October 30, 2009 Volume 97, No. 9 The Voice of Taylor University since 1913

OPINION Swine fl u fatigues

Sparing some change “We drink their coffee, sit in their pews, worship to their mu- student body sic, and listen to their sermons, but what do we give back to local congregations?” A&E

President Barack Obama de- the month, the outbreak seems as possible while they recover. fecting 2,000 of students, not A “wild” departure from Flu outbreak clared the H1N1 fl u pandemic to be spreading. So far, health “When I realized that I was to mention staff.” Moore took childhood memory? as a national emergency last offi cials are trying to limit the not getting better, I went home seven days to recover. “The quasi-philosophical story increases week. As the occurrence of H1N1 spread of the fl u by encouraging to take my germs off campus,” Most college-aged people line presents an extraordinarily across nation, sweeps across the country, Tay- students to go home if they think said sophomore Chelsea Moore, in good health recover from bleak outlook on love, friend- lor students across campus have they have the fl u. Students who who came down with the fl u on H1N1. According to the Center ship and confl ict resolution.” campus also fallen prey to the fl u. can’t go home are instructed to Oct. 11. “It took a lot of pres- for Disease Control, only nine LIFE & TIMES By Stephen Groves While the H1N1 started with keep themselves in isolation, sure off, being at home, since I See H1N1, page 2 News Co-Editor isolated cases at the beginning of staying in their rooms as much did not have to worry about in- Governor Mitch Daniels draws crowd

Indiana ing of current events between answering questions – I don’t to hear the Governor articulate to update local government sys- The monster mash students and their government. think anyone was disappointed some of the rationale behind his tems, spend taxes more wisely, “What if the monsters and vil- governor hosts As Daniels noted in his address, by his answers to their ques- state leadership principles. Now and maximize citizens’ net dis- lains weren’t the bad guys?” Town Hall on he is particularly impressed by tions,” Fernandez said. I understand a little better why posable income. IN BRIEF campus Taylor University. Daniels spent substantial time Indiana is doing so well from a “The town hall proved to be He warmly praised Taylor explaining Indiana’s endeavors business standpoint, especially a good opportunity to hear the Health care bill unveiled By Hannah Warstler for its exceptionally educated to attract business, and the dif- relative to these recessionary ideas of a governor who is re- Democrats in the House of Rep- Staff Writer and virtuous graduates. Daniels times.” garded as a key fi gure in the Re- resentatives unveiled a sweep- Chairs, fl oor space, and even then recounted that his central Senior Rob Mitchell, an publican Party’s effort to rebuild ing health care bill on Thursday. windowsills in the Ayres Confer- reason for serving as governor is English literature major, also its electoral appeal,” said po- The legislation includes a highly ence Room fi lled with students that he was “restless and tired of attended the meeting. He was litical science professor Stephen controversial option for pub- eager for Gov. Mitch Daniels’ seeing our state barely living up interested to listen fi rsthand to Hoffman, “Governor Daniels is lic health insurance. The bill is visit yesterday afternoon. Over to its potential.” a man recognized as the leader not a charismatic politician, but nearly 2,000 pages and uncov- 100 students and faculty attend- Questions covered a wide of the state. “It was great to see he is intellectually sharp, engag- ers a plan to extend coverage ed the town-hall-style meeting. array of topics, including edu- Gov. Daniels spend most of his es questions rather than avoids to nearly 36 million Americans After an introduction by Pro- cation reform, the recession, time responding to questions in- them and uses analogies deftly without health insurance. It vost Steve Bedi, Daniels offered environmental concerns, and stead of merely speaking about to illuminate his points.” would cost an estimated $894 a short address and then an- state infrastructure. Junior topics that might not have gen- Mitchell and others attend- billion over 10 years. Some ana- swered questions posed by stu- Jorge Fernandez started off the erated as much interest,” he ing were also curious about ru- lysts are pointing out that the dents, professors and university question time by inquiring into said. Mitchell noticed that Dan- mors touting Daniels as a pos- bill’s total cost, which reforms staff. Daniels, a Republican, is in current vies for education policy iels didn’t directly answer each sible presidential candidate in Medicare, could be as high as Josh Miller his second term as the governor reformation. As a chemistry ed- question, often responding in 2012. When the allegation was $1 trillion. Gov. Mitch Daniels (Ind.) of Indiana. ucation major, Fernandez hopes speaks in Ayres on Thursday. a manner that allowed him to voiced, the governor laughed off Junior Hannah Daniels’ visit to Taylor yes- to spend the fi rst few years af- talk about that subject favor- the claim. Beers honored terday marked the fi rst time he ter college working in Indiana fi culties of encouraging a state ably. During closing questions “There’s not much to say Junior Hannah Beers won the has spoken at Taylor since 2004. and could be affected by such long-resistant to change. “I’m Daniels did give a concrete list about it,” he said. “It’s nothing Baptist Press President’s Award He remarked in an interview changes. a traditionalist in many things, of things he wants to see change, I think about. … I just re-upped last night. The award of $1,000 that he greatly enjoys visiting “I was curious as to the but the world you’re about to especially primary education. for a four-year term, and it is given annually to a student various colleges in the state – he changes that might occur,” Fer- lead and inherit is changing all “If we do not improve our ed- means a lot to me. I got a direct journalist interested in Christian feels encouraged by the talent nandez said. the time. We’ve got to be a state ucational attainment, especially question about what’s next, and publishing. Beers is currently an and purpose in those who will Daniels’ answers and de- aggressively addressing its prob- science and math, it will be a that’s what I’m thinking about. Echo staff writer and has been inherit the leadership of Indi- meanor impressed him. “[Dan- lems,” he said. great limiting factor that holds We’ve got our hands full, and involved with the newspaper for ana, and he is impassioned to iels] came off as really down- Philosophy professor Jim back everything else,” Daniels this is where my duty lies.” the past two years. “It’s a big promote a mutual understand- to-earth. He did a good job of Spiegel said, “It was good for me said. He also mentioned a desire encouragement as I’m trying to decide what to do when I gradu- ate,” she said. “I wasn’t expect- Advising center helps students graduate ing this, but it’s a big confi rma- tion for me as a writer.” Academic to help all students understand departments,” said Trina Stout, right program. Faculty advisers, meanwhile, Advising Offi ce graduation requirements. student advising director. “We Advising is also available to can focus more specifi cally on WEEKENDWEATHER “Our real goal is to make want to work beside them, not upperclassmen, with or without major requirements and op- TODAY keeps students sure the students can ... make replace them.” declared majors, regarding gen- portunities. Students’ scenarios 66 / 43 from falling their way through the maze of Before transitioning into eral education credit. that require special knowledge academia,” said student adviser the advising role, Stout worked Junior Julie Carroll met with — like choosing an internship through the Rod Eiler. “We are advocates for in the registrar’s offi ce looking Eiler to check over her plans and or profession — are best assisted cracks students and liaisons [for] de- over four-year plans and gradu- match available classes to grad- by an adviser within the depart- partments.” ation applications. She found uation requirements. ment. By Hannah Beers Eiler was specifi cally drawn that almost half of the students “He was very helpful in an- Stout hopes the partnership RAINY Staff Writer to advising because of a nega- were overlooking general educa- swering my questions and help- between faculty advisers and SATURDAY There’s a new resource to tive — or rather, nonexistent tion requirements, which great- ing to guide me [in] planning the the Advising Offi ce will help stu- 49 /37 check out at the library, and — relationship with his adviser ly complicated their scheduling rest of my time here,” Carroll dents be more informed. pre-majors will become familiar as an undergraduate at a large plans. said. “Anything he didn’t have an “We’re not known by a lot of with it this month. university. Meanwhile, the university answer to, he immediately wrote students yet because we’re not The Academic Advising Of- “[Universities] are realizing has seen an increase of students down and emailed me within a that old, but we really want stu- fi ce began working with stu- that advisers can help retain arriving to campus without de- day or so to let me know.” dents to know who we are and dents spring semester last year. students who are confused or claring a major — between 25 While providing academic where we’re at, and use this ser- PARTLY CLOUDY / WINDY The offi ce focuses on students discouraged,” Eiler said. and 30 percent of freshmen. In advising, the offi ce also acts as vice,” Stout said. SUNDAY who have not yet declared a While faculty advisers will the past, pre-majors have been a kind of hub for directing stu- Carroll had a positive experi- 50 /38 major. The advising helps these continue to advise students in- distributed to different depart- dents to other resources. ence. students fulfi ll general educa- volved in their programs, the ments — whichever department “If a student has any kind of “It was an extremely helpful tion requirements and choose Advising Offi ce is meant to be a has room for more advisees. problem we can refer them to experience – defi nitely worth the right program. This year, parallel resource. The Advising Offi ce grew out of other departments,” Stout said, my time,” Carroll said. “I [came] the offi ce extended its reach to “We really want to be an area a need to help these pre-majors “like the Counseling Center, Ca- away feeling much more confi - all majors and classes, hoping that complements ... the other connect with and choose the reer Development, and so on.” dent in my plan to graduate!” SUNNY October 30, 2009 Page 2 Colts coach challenges football team that the success is attributed to our own rather than simply motivation for Jim Caldwell abilities. Coach Caldwell encouraged the game. “Hopefully it will be a slow brings message us to praise God for the talents and benefi t over time as it sinks in with the blessings he has given us this season, players,” he said. of humility not ourselves.” Addison was motivated to make a on and off fi eld Caldwell also left time after his difference off the football fi eld through talk to answer questions about being the example of Caldwell. By Stephen Groves an NFL coach. While this is his fi rst “Seeing how an NFL coach still News Co-Editor season as a head coach, he has a wealth managed to fi nd time to come to a small of experience, coaching a Super Bowl- NAIA college football team and talk on The Taylor football team had extra winning team as well as one of the top the weekend that his team had an away motivation for their rout over Trinity quarterbacks in the league, Peyton game inspired us to invest our time in International University on Saturday. Manning. more than just football,” he said. “As a The night before the game, Jim Caldwell made the trip to Upland at team, we’re trying to reach out to the Caldwell, head coach of the Indianapolis the invitation of Korfmacher. The two community more, getting involved in Colts, spoke to the team during the coaches have corresponded throughout local elementary schools or mentoring weekly football chapel. The talk their careers. Korfmacher fi rst met with younger kids. We may have a busy featured the concept of staying humble, Caldwell at the University of Colorado schedule, but that doesn’t mean we a topic Caldwell certainly gets to put 25 years ago. Caldwell was an assistant can’t spend time pouring God’s love coach at the University of Colorado, and out from our hearts into the lives and into practice as the head coach of an Jim Garringer NFL team that currently has a record Korfmacher was pursuing a graduate hearts of those around us.” Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell addressed the football team last of 6-0. Friday in the Recital Hall. Players commented that Caldwell displayed his message even in the way “[Caldwell] he treated the team. “[Caldwell] coming to Taylor... coming to showed a lot of humility. He didn’t have to do something like that, but it shows Taylor ... a lot of character from him,” said senior wide receiver Trevor Terrell. showed a lot Caldwell used the story of David from 2 Samuel 11 to demonstrate the of humility.” importance of humility. “He talked about how David progressed away and forgot God,” assistant position. Caldwell took extra said Taylor head football coach Ron time to visit with Korfmacher and Korfmacher. “It is important to practice give him advice about being a football humility, not even related to football. coach. This is the third time Caldwell It is important to recognize where your has spoken to the Taylor football team. gifts and abilities come from.” The message proved to be the perfect Junior quarterback Shaun Addison preparation as the team played the next saw how the lesson of humility is day to beat Trinity International 48-7. especially important to their team. “Any time you have an NFL coach “We hold ourselves back when we coming in, it’s defi nitely going to become self-reliant, but when we rely on inspire football fanatics. It was great to God there is no limit as to what we can have that to get focused, and then come do,” he said. “This season has obviously out and get a good win on Saturday,” been the most successful season we’ve Terrell said. had in 10 years. But we can’t begin to let Korfmacher also believed the that success go to our heads and believe message could have a long-term effect

H1N1, from page 1 percent of people hospitalized from The H1N1 outbreak has resulted H1N1 are in the age range of most col- in students missing class as well as a lege students, 19-24 years old. How- fl ood of students making appointments ever, because of the large amount of at the Health Center. The Health Cen- people living in close proximity to each ter has a test to check for H1N1 which other on a college campus, the disease involves sticking a cotton swab up the can spread quickly. patient’s nose. The Health Center has The fl u takes anywhere from three been running low on the tests, and in days to a week to run its course. Fresh- some cases, does not test patients if the man Miles Fogle came down with H1N1 symptoms are obviously pointing to the on Oct. 8. “Thursday night, sickness ac- fl u. Medical professionals usually pre- tually started. I waited till Friday morn- scribe several medicines to alleviate the ing to go to the Health Center,” he said. symptoms, as well as encourage plenty On Tuesday of the next week, he started of rest and fl uids. to feel better. However, the outbreak has not Some of the common symptoms of reached a level where drastic mea- H1N1 are coughing, shortness of breath, sures need to be taken. The University headaches, chills and body aches. Some encourages students to seek medical students have reported an upset stom- attention if they start to feel the symp- ach. toms of the fl u. Freshman Mark Wynsma was in As of now, Taylor has not changed church when he started feeling the af- the student absence policy. Because it fects of H1N1. “When we were stand- can take some time to get an appoint- ing up and singing, I could only sing ment at the Health Center due to the one word and then I’d be totally out of high number of people with fl u symp- breath. I had a fever of 102 and didn’t toms, students can also be granted an want to do anything beside sit down excused absence through the Dean’s and close my eyes,” he said. Wynsma Offi ce by contacting Sherri Blair at 998- was taken home the next day and start- 4877. ed to feel better four days later.

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The United States, unexpectedly within 11 hours, even as Australia, Russia and other countries rescue and relief efforts started. showed support as they delivered sup- According to the New York Times, the plies to Indonesia. Other countries plan “We’ve taken steps to make aftershocks came after an underwater to help through fi nancial aid. Accord- sure we can pass the earthquake that resulted in a tsunami ing to the New York Times, the United environmental impact that crashed onto the islands of Samoa, States Embassy in Jakarta provided statement. We don’t have American Samoa and Tonga. $300,000 to help fund rescue efforts. encroachment issues. We won’t Western Sumatra, situated on the An additional $3 million was also set have the noise issues some Sunda Trench and part of the Ring of aside. other areas have.” Fire, was devastated by the quakes and Indonesia is also funding recovery -Rep. Rob Bishop, House aftershocks. The United Nations esti- and reconstruction from money from Armed Services Committee mated a death toll of 1,117. its own disaster relief fund. (Utah’s Hill Air Force Base is Associated Press Padang, a city on the west coast of In- Citizens of Padang walk through streets devastated by earthquakes. The country requested more foreign one of three fi nalists to house donesia with a population of 900,000, aid, rescuers with specialized skills and the new F-35 fi ghter-bomber.) has substantial damage in and around near the city. Rescue efforts are more focused on equipment to get through the debris. it. Half of the city’s buildings collapsed. On Oct. 2, the Indonesian Health the city of Padang, but the rural areas Another response to the earthquake The Jakarta Post highlighted a few Ministry estimated that nearly 3,000 were struck hard. Thousands of build- is to work to prevent such widespread buildings that were damaged or de- people were trapped by debris. The ings were destroyed and villages were damage in the future. According to This fi ve-year project will gather in- stroyed, noting that the earthquakes Indonesian army workers helped to brought to the ground. FoxNews.com, the Global Earthquake formation from the Indonesian earth- also “destroyed or crippled six of the search for survivors. They removed In response to the damage, many Model (GEM) has begun a project on quakes in order to help citizens plan nine star-rated hotels in Padang.” The debris from the Gama English Course nonprofi t and aid groups were sent to the fi rst “Worldwide Earthquake Alert against earthquake damage. New York Times reported a landslide building. offer assistance. The amount of relief System”. WHO report spurs action toward immunizations By Jack Galbraith environmental sustainability. as Tetanus, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, ter and further essentials. vaccines are currently available; Contributor However boring or confusing it may and Mumps are still an issue in other There’s a catch, though: According • Building more partnerships with sound, it is inspiring to see how WHO countries. to WHO, there’s about a $1 billion gap groups such as the Bill and Me- If you have n0t heard about WHO Another one of WHO’s missions or in their funding per year which means linda Gates Foundation, UNI- (World Health Organization) which focal points is saving children’s lives millions of kids are not getting the CEF and others, to accelerate the operates as the coordinating authority worldwide through vaccines that treat basic vaccines needed to prevent dis- availability of new vaccines; for health within the United Nations “... around 24 mil- diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, ease, especially in the poorest nations. • Assisting countries with vaccine system, you will. AIDS and others. In specifi c terms, it means around 24 program management through WHO was formed in 1945 when var- lion children under With WHO’s help, deaths caused million children under the age of 1, new developments like the ious diplomats met to form the United the age of 1, almost by measles has reduced by 74 percent almost 20 percent of those born every Global Immunization Vision and Nations. Today, 193 different coun- globally, polio eradicated from 121 of year, do not get proper immunizations. Strategy (GIVS); and tries have become Member States by 20 percent of those 124 countries, and in 2008, over 106 Even though the number of children • Working with governments to accepting WHO’s constitution. million children were protected with dying each year has fi nally gone under create innovative funding mech- On Oct. 21, WHO released its third born every year, do vaccines. ten million, there are still millions of anisms and increase spending on edition of the “State of the world’s vac- not get the proper All in all, the organization has pre- deaths that could be prevented. the immunization and vaccines. cines and immunization.” This report vented the deaths of nearly 2.5 million A list of WHO’s plan to fi ght global Find more information at the WHO is a call to action to governments and immunization.” children each year, and they have high disease now and into 2015 includes: Web site at www.who.int. donors that gives reasons for funding hopes that they will be able to continue • Continuing research of 80 can- the program even during this hard eco- this trend and increase the number didate vaccines that are already nomic period. The hope is that WHO of lives saved. WHO hopes to reduce in the late stages of develop- will be able to meet the U.N.’s Millen- goes through all the small components deaths of children through vaccines ment, 30 of which aim to protect nium Development Goals that are al- of the project which is focused on glob- and also through schooling, clean wa- against diseases for which no ready set in place. With a deadline of al immunization. 2015, these goals aim to improve global Although America has access to many partnership, universal education, and vaccines and treatments, diseases such

Taliban protests against voting Russian professors under scrutiny Pakistan- Secretary of State Hillary Clin- Russia- Professors at St. Petersburg ton’s meetings in Pakistan were punc- State University now have to submit tuated by a car bomb explosion in the their work for publishing permission. city of Peshawar. Over 100 people were According to the New York Times, the killed. At least 200 others were injured, documents must be “reviewed for vio- making it the country’s worst attack this lation of intellectual property law or po- year. A Taliban spokesman said the at- tential danger to national security.” tack was meant to scare Afghans from voting in the Nov. 7 election. Afghan election plans changed Afghanistan- Thousands of Afghani Castro claims CIA connection polling stations will be closed. New poll Florida- Juanita Castro, younger sister workers will also be hired. The plan is of Fidel and Raúl Castro, claims to have to discourage the fraud that occurred in worked with the U.S. Central Intelli- the August election which forced a run- gence Agency. She supposedly worked off for Nov. 7. against her brothers before entering ex- ile in Miami in 1964. No more McDonald’s Iceland- As a response to the world’s fi - Old punishment is revived nancial crisis, the three McDonald’s res- Indonesia- In the past, Indonesia was taurants in Iceland will shut down. The a moderate follower of Islamic law; re- collapse of Icelandic currency, the kro- ligious police administered public can- na, and high import taxes, are the main ings as punishment for gambling, pros- reasons for the fast-food closures. titution and other illicit affairs. There is now a plan to allow death by stoning for Terrorists in Chicago those who commit adultery. Illinois- David Colemand Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana, two men Scientology fraud from Chicago, were charged with plot- France- The French branch of the ting terrorist attacks in Western Europe. Church of Scientology was convicted of Their plans were interrupted before they fraud in a Paris court. The prosecution could be carried out and the men are wanted to ban the entire church, but in- now in federal custody. stead, the church was fi ned $900,000.

WORLD October 30, 2009 LIFE & TIMES Page 5 Sculptor builds interactive piece on campus

Feldman is a strong believer in get the CD and see a little pho- “One thing that was very appar- “I woke up at 4:00 a.m. to the Artist Roger Feldman hands-on learning. Much of his tograph of them, or you can go to ent – Western culture was import- call of worship on a loudspeaker,” heads up a new addition work represents an “experiential the concert and sit 10 feet away.” ed through media,” Feldman said. Feldman said. In the sculpture at to campus metaphor.” He explained this con- Feldman’s work aims for the “live “Shacks had antennae coming from Taylor, three colors are used to rep- By Rachel Kiely cept during a presentation by de- concert” experience rather than the them. No matter how poor, every- resent the different religions: Bud- Contributor scribing the first time he rappelled “CD photograph.” one had a TV.” dhism as tangerine, Islam as kelly off of a mountain. As he stood per- For example, in one of Feldman’s The sculpture includes an old green, and Christianity as yellow. he Hurl may be out of our lives, pendicular to the slope, the rope be- pieces, he built a wedge-shaped television set to represent the influ- A hands-on teacher, Feldman Tbut students can welcome the came taut and held him up. In the ramp. The higher one moved, the ence of Western culture. Feldman encourages students to “Go look at campus’ latest landmark: “Water moment when the rope was stretch- more insecure one felt. “I walked also talked about the experience of the show in the gallery, and go out and Oil.” up it, and my whole body was in- three different religions interacting and experience the piece.” Roger Feldman is visiting cam- volved. It was metaphorical,” Feld- on the Indonesian islands. “Feldman is a strong pus this week and leaving his mark, man said. “I was secure at the bot- believer in hands-on learn- literally. Feldman is a well-known tom and insecure at the top. I titled ing. Much of his work artist from Washington and a pro- it ‘the art world.’” represents an ‘experiential fessor of art at Seattle Pacific Uni- Feldman derives his inspiration metaphor.’” TheRelatable Monster villians return to popular Mash media versity, and you may have seen him for “Water and Oil” from a trip he working on a new piece of art near took to Indonesia along with nine It is a truth univer- Bourgh mauled by the living dead. But by looking at ier than less ambiguous characters,” comments English the Sammy statues. He has been ing, and before he was steady, he American professors, all artists, by Adrienne Chaudoin sally acknowledged the popularity of these creatures in the past, we can see instructor Aaron Housholder. “In our daily lives we en- working from dawn to dusk on the felt the kinesthetic response to the including Taylor professor Rachel Co-Life & Times Editor that a zombie in pos- that the other monsters and villains aren’t necessarily counter outwardly respectable people all the time, and giant sculpture made from wood, word “trust.” Likewise, Feldman’s Smith. They met with nine artist session of brains must multiplying, but reemerging. thus we are forced (after reading these stories or seeing cement, color, metal drums, and a work aims to explain a concept by a counterparts from Asia and created be in want of more brains,” reads the opening sentence Every so often, entertainment makes a breakthrough these movies) to look at those around us and wonder boxy television set. It is designed to person physically participating and pieces based on their experiences. from the book “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” by that appeals to the masses and puts the monster move- who’s hiding something.” be completely interactive: Students learning through their senses. These works are part of an art show Seth Grahame-Smith in collaboration with Jane Aus- ment back on the market. But these breakthroughs Householder points out today’s grey-scale villians ac- will be able to walk inside, thus ex- “My daughter just went to a U2 in Metcalf Gallery. ten’s classic novel. aren’t necessarily new ideas; they’re often old ones cast tually have roots in late 19th century fiction. “Victorian periencing it visually, kinestheti- concert,” Feldman said. “She was While on the trip, Feldman was This book, along with “Sense and Sensibility and Sea in a new light. Since Halloween season is upon us and authors created such figures as Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, cally, and even audibly through a 10 feet away. She was there; she impacted by various cultural and Monsters” by Ben H. Winters, John Schmor’s play “Or vampires are vogue, the fad is catching our attention. Dorian Gray, and Dracula. All three of which can be sound component. experienced it firsthand. You can religious matters. Not To Be” (zombies inserted into Shakespeare’s “Ham- Many modern day monsters originated from old clas- seen as models for the morally ambiguous villains and Sophomores Mike Muller and Graham Burns help Roger Katy Andres Feldman build “Water and Oil.” let”), and various similar books, reveal a returning trend sics like “The Odyssey,” “Frankenstein,” “Dracula,” potentially terrifying monsters that inhabit our recent in modern storytelling: villainous, and sometimes-hu- etc., and the 1950s brought us movies like “The Giant cultural productions.” morous creatures. Gila Monster.” You know, the ones featuring posters of We enjoy the “What if?” questions. How would I re- Taylor brings breast cancer awareness to campus Literature isn’t the only medium being devoured by women screaming at the giant insect/reptile looming act if I got a letter from Hogwarts? What if half of my monsters. From the 1930s until the turn of the century, over their heads. face got burned off and I was given a two-faced coin? Campus organizations team and faculty familiarize themselves Breast cancer is a topic many Along with Grant County Can- are also a few people directly im- up to educate students, with what breast cancer includes, shy away from, often because it is cer Services, Lance’s and Meijer pacted by breast cancer. no more than 10 zombie movies were made per year. When we visualize past entertainment, we picture What if that attractive, pale guy from class is a vampire? faculty on the disease preventative steps, and coping so- an uncomfortable subject most do donated yogurt for the Taylor-Hun- “It’s not like, ‘Oh no, cancer. Oh, But, in 2004, popular zombie movies like “Dawn of the good vs. evil with examples like Superman vs. Lex Lu- While Harry Potter and Edward Cullen didn’t start lutions. not want to bring up. tington volleyball game Wednesday my life is over,” Consultado said. Dead” and its parody, “Shaun of the Dead,” spiked the thor or Godzilla vs. Tokyo. Now, however, our society these questions, they sure are furthering them along. Graduate students Abigail Hews “It’s not something to be scared night. “It’s like, ‘OK, now, if we can catch By Julia Berger annual zombie films to an average of 45 per year. This feels we have moved past the black and white mind- Our monster media has pushed moral ambiguity a step and Meleca Consultado, gradu- about,” Consultado said. “It’s some- Between sets, the crowd par- it early on, that’s great; if not, we’ll Co-Sports Editor year marks the highest number, producing 59 zombie set to a greyer one. The more ambiguous monster in- further and asked the question: “What if the monsters ate assistant for the Athletic De- thing to be proactive [about] in your ticipated in a yogurt eating com- have to take specific measures.’ partment and graduate director of thinking.” petition. All the And there are resourc- movies to date. trigues us. and villains weren’t the bad guys?” It makes girls pine One in eight women are diag- Women’s Programming, respec- There are plenty of ways fe- lids of the con- “It’s not something es here and people here Zombie books and films, like their characters, seem “An obviously respectable character with the power to over the choice between a vampire and a werewolf for a nosed with breast cancer at some tively; senior Matt Schooler, direc- males are able to catch early signs sumed yogurt who want to help you point in their lifetime. to be scared about. It’s to be proliferating. And it appears that we secretly want become an evil murderer, or a distinguished gentleman boyfriend, and we wish we had witches and warlocks as tor of the Taylor Cancer Ministry; of breast cancer, including month- were donated to with that.” Three organizations on campus something to be proac- to see someone with a name like Lady Catherine de who’s really a vampire – these characters are much scar- our classmates. and volleyball head coach Brittany ly self-examinations and regular the foundation When Christians put together Breast Cancer Aware- tive [about].” Smith have joined together to help mammograms. Susan G. Komen are diagnosed with ness Week in order to help students raise awareness across campus. A common misconception is that for the Cure to breast cancer, it can be breast cancer is primarily found in help raise money an opportunity to show older women. While older women for breast cancer research. God’s love and faithfulness even make up the majority of those di- “When you hear the word ‘can- when patients and those around Solutions to your Saturday costume crisis agnosed, younger women are able cer,’ it’s kind of numbing or like, them ask the hard questions in life. to get it as well, and there is no dis- ‘What? No, this can’t be me,’” Con- “It’s not something, per se, that’s Five students visit the Habecker home as cheap, creative characters tinct cause. sultado said. “In this process of just defeating them; it’s a trial or suffer- What? A Twinkie As the three groups planned being educated about it and looking ing God has placed in front of them Who? Sophomore Colton Martinez for the week as part of the annual at the people and ... resources that and to take it as God has given it to 4 Idea: Go digging through your wing’s dress up box or a friend’s closet. Find an old store-bought National Breast Cancer Awareness go to into it, I’ve learned not to see them,” Consultado said. 1 If none of the costumes mentioned at right costume and throw it on. Oversized food items never go out of style. Simple and totally free. Month, they discovered and part- it as something that has ruined a To conclude Breast Cancer by Alissa Goeglein spark your interest, don’t be frightened. nered with a local cancer organiza- person’s life.” Awareness Week, all are welcome Co-Life & Times Editor We’ve scoured the Web for more inspiring, What? A tourist tion. Breast cancer research has come to listen to Schooler as he shares low-budget ideas. Here are our findings and Who? Sophomore Emily Luttrull “We got connected with Grant a long way. And while there are a lot his journey and how he has been af- the useful sites that directed us to them: Idea: Pool together all the most “touristy” items in your wardrobe: a fanny pack, binoculars, County Cancer Services, which is an of success stories, people still need fected by breast cancer 3 p.m. today 4 2 huge camera, buttons, visor, destination T-shirt, and those flippable sunglasses. Wear them all amazing organization [providing] to be aware that it is a disease that in the Braden Room. Essortment.com at once. Snap pictures of everything around you and store a stash of candy in your fanny pack resources, facilities and help for needs to be taken seriously. 4Wear your normal, everyday attire. When people ask what you are, (for a souvenir, of course). free to anyone who cannot provide There are also people at Taylor tell them you’re a werewolf. If they inquire further why you have no hair, because they want to remove the fi- and through university connections fangs, or any other beastlike qualities, say “It’s not a full moon tonight.” What? A ’90s father/son duo nancial burden on the individual as who are willing to help someone 4Dress in orange from head to toe, including face paint and a bright Alumnus Bryan Miller and other Taylor students gulp down yogurt to raise Who? Seniors Eric True and Doug Walker they find out,” Consultado said. through the difficult journey. There orange beanie hat. You’re a carrot stick. money for breast cancer research at Wednesday’s volleyball game. Idea: You and a friend flip through some old photos of your childhood years. Find the picture 34 4Paint your car or bicycle tires with black paint. Lay old clothes front- that most inspires you, and take it to your local Goodwill. One of you copy the “dad” look, the down on the street and drive over them. Let them dry, put them on. other the “son.” Toss a football all evening and give lots of nuggies and “thatta boy”s. Mustache Sprinkle on some red paint for effect. You’re road kill. is optional, but recommended for maximum effect. YO, ADRIENNE Limelife.com The history of Halloween, (AND ALISSA) ! What? A creepy old man Yo, Adrienne! 4Purchase a pig snout and ears from a costume or toy store or make Who? Junior Morgan Hunt I heard there are a few parties on Halloween. Which them from felt or paper. Combine with a bathrobe, slippers (preferably as told by your dentist ... Idea: Create a fake beer belly with a pillow, throw on your grungiest flannel, and grab your ones are going to be the best? 4 pink), and a thermometer hanging out of your mouth. You are the swine by Steve Etheridge 4 spookiest mask. This combination creates quite the shady character – just what you want to be -Party Hopper flu. Don’t get it – be it. on a spooky Halloween night. Keep in mind that, if you look too realistic, there is the definite pos- Opinions Editor Dear Party Hopper, sibility of being refused candy and/or shooed off properties by protective mothers. Costumzee.com hen Moses wrote in the afterward of The Ten Com- Sometimes people think the food, company, activi- 4Wear one of those huge, fur-lined puffy coats and snow pants. Put on a ties, etc., make the party. But what really makes the What? Evangelical Napoleon Dynamite mandments (Paramount Pictures, 1956) that the body knitted scarf, mittens, and furry boots (Uggs may finally be appropriate W party good is what happens. Let me relay to you the Who? Junior Jorge Fernandez for something). Wear your hair in braids, if you can, and keep your hood is a temple, he gave no exception to the teeth. Still, every best party scenario, and whatever party you feel will Idea: Make yourself a “Jesus Died for Pedro” T-shirt. Pair it with tapering jeans, a belt, and boots. 4 up the whole night. Look cold. Maybe carry a fishing pole for ice fishing? Oct. 31, young people think it’s OK to go jihad on their den- produce this scenario, I would suggest going to that 5 “You can look like Napoleon Dynamite and spread the gospel this Halloween,” Fernandez said. one. You’re an eskimo. tal work with whatever candy untrustworthy strangers give If we can’t get rid of this pagan holiday, why not use it to witness? Don’t forget to bust a few of First, it has to be a party at a loser’s house. At the Napoleon’s famous moves and make sure to keep some tots in your pocket. them after dark. exact moment the party is supposed to start, you have It’s like, “Hey, comrade, want to have a good time and to join the jocks, goths, cheerleaders, punks and sci- greatly increase our risk of gingivitis?” ence nerds in a huge crowd outside the door. Then one person will ring the doorbell, and when the door “Yeah, sure, but first let me dip my foot in this hydrofluoric opens, everyone collectively yells different things and acid.” floods into the house straight past the host who now Foolish! It’s all foolish, just like the history of Halloween. has a dumbfounded look on their face. After about 30 It all started 1,200 years ago, when Pope Gregory III was minutes of mingling, somebody says something mean to you, so you decide to get away by going upstairs turning a blind eye to pagan shenanigans in exchange for ob- and sitting alone in a room. But when you go in, your scene amounts of myrrh. Celtic witches and drunkards with main crush and your sworn enemy are kissing! Frus- notoriously shoddy oral hygiene were conspiring with the trated and upset, you go into another room, which is r occupied by the host who is also upset that his Ko powerful multinational latex mask corporations of the day, IC ? or her party is getting out of hand. Together, you R (h looking for a way to make up for lousy fourth quarter profit decide to break this party up once and for all. The T a llo margins. host goes to the basement, and pulls the lever that 4 t w r kills the electricity in the entire house. The lights go 1 trick treate e After consulting with a number of goblins and evil spir-

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‘Wild things’ can’t make my heart sing All right, let’s not mess around with playful and exciting escapades. From effort in formulating a storyline for this was a nagging voice that questioned Artistic license? I grant that. Com- this one. the onset, Max finds a close connec- movie is definitely something to be how a picture book composed of nine plete deconstruction of an innocent Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild tion with Carol, who becomes his best lauded. The cinematography, mani- sentences could possibly be made children’s book? Well, maybe I was Things Are” is a cherished symbol of friend on the island. We are shown an fested in distinct computer animation into a film that is 111 minutes long. I just a weak, impressionable child, but my childhood. When I heard in March imaginative world supported by the as well as an Australian landscape, is came to the rational conclusion that it the movie is promoted as PG-rated that the book was being made into preconceptions of a scared and angry no small feat and contributes to the didn’t really matter and it would inevi- and family friendly, the playfulness and a feature-length film, I was, by all ac- young boy where his fantasies for a aesthetically pleasing nature of the tably satiate my desire for an authentic innocence should probably remain counts, fairly ecstatic. better life are allowed to take their film. reincarnation of my childhood. intact. Following the impulsive, adventur- course. In addition, the movie’s soundtrack, The quasi-philosophical story line On the whole, go ahead and go ous inclinations of young Max, the Dissension and personal issues consisting of Karen O from the Yeah presents an extraordinarily bleak wild. Maybe borrow Matt Bane’s Hal- audience is taken through his dysfunc- soon riddle the island as problems be- Yeah Yeahs, captures a playful and outlook on love, friendship and conflict loween costume and join in the wild tional home environment that consists tween the monsters themselves and “rumpus” sort of spirit that would resolution. A story that was once rumpus … but don’t expect to leave of an indifferent older sister and a with Max culminate in a horrifying fall- inspires one to throw on a raggedy meant to excite the visual appetite of the theater with that warm fuzzy feel- misunderstanding mother to a faraway ing out between him and Carol. Max monster suit of one’s own and run a little kid (i.e., me at age 6) was re- ing you get after eating a Grille cookie. exotic island, where he encounters hurriedly departs the faraway island away from home. constructed into a movie that left one several “terrifying” beasts. after realizing how much he missed However, lingering in the back of almost crying during the end credits They make him their king and he his family. my mind throughout the past few due to the spirit of despair it had Zach Eastburn proceeds to have dominion over all Director Spike Jonze’s courageous months before the movie came out instilled (i.e., me at age 19). REACTIONS TO “WHERE AGE 3-12 12-25 PHILOSOPHY STUDENT 25-80 THE WILD HEARTRATE 120 BPM 90 BPM 3,000 BPM 20 BPM THEATER GUMMI BEARS TACO BELL 1ST EDITION BUTTER PECAN THINGS ARE” SNACK “CRITIQUEOF PURE REASON” ICE CREAM

No One Belongs Here More Paranormal Activity Unmap Than You Movie Volcano Choir Miranda July

To borrow a term from baseball, Miranda July is a five-tool Whether “Paranormal Activity” deserves the amount of hype “Unmap” is a good album to fall asleep to, especially if player. She’s an award-winning film director, actress, perform- it has received over the past month has a lot to do with one’s you want dream about wandering on top of drifting glacial ing artist, musician, and, most recently, writer. appreciation of the horror genre. icebergs or being stranded in remote villages in Nova Scotia. Her debut collection of stories, “No One Belongs Here More The film follows the classic horror formula: An innocent Such vivid imagery is evoked, at least for me, by the debut Than You,” speaks in a stunningly original and tender voice, couple, complete with baffling ignorance and poor decision release of Volcano Choir. one as welcoming as the title would suggest. making, are continuously haunted by a violent apparition, Listeners may recognize Volcano Choir’s lead singer as Jejunely sophisticated and mirthfully sad, the stories skewer whose tactics escalate throughout the film from simple wall Justin Vernon, who is often known by the pseudonym Bon Iver. the disorders of our time and serve them under the guise of bumping to physical attacks. This time around, he is backed by the indie band Collections of July’s young female protagonists. The biggest issue this film faces is pacing, as we’re treated Colonies of Bees. Imagine Bon Iver, but with post-rock sensibil- In the story “Something That Needs Nothing,” she writes that to just a minute of “horror” at a time, followed by a lot of ity akin to The Sea and the Cake or Tortoise, and you have “we are kites flying in opposite directions attached to strings squabbling from the leads. something comparable to Volcano Choir’s sound on “Unmap.” held by one hand,” resonating the deep reflection on identity Commercials have called the movie “one of the scariest The opening track, “Husks and Shells,” provides listeners and purpose found throughout all 224 pages. of all time,” which is misleading. The film keeps you tense with a preliminary sense of how the rest of the album will sound The book stuck with me long after I read it, and made me and your heart racing every time the lights go out, but this is as Vernon prefers ethereal “oohs” and “aahs” instead of sung more aware of little things. not the psychological onslaught that “The Grudge” or even words for the majority of the track. Let me say this: Get a copy even if you don’t plan on reading “Quarantine” is. From there, the album picks up pace temporarily with it, because it’s nice to have the cover looking up at you from Simply put, the movie just isn’t that scary, but that’s a “Seeplymouth” and “Island, IS,” but pulls up the emergency your coffee table, telling you exactly what you want to hear. plus. Hardcore fans wanting to be terrified might be disap- brake for the rest of the album. The pace slows down to a pointed, but even people who hate scary movies may enjoy near halt for “Mbira in the Morass,” a track driven almost the fright for Halloween. solely by percussion, and picks the pace up almost unnotice- ably on “Still,” which features vocal samples from the track P.S. Try not to see this film in a theater full of talkative “Woods” by Bon Iver. high schoolers like I did. Or at least perpetuate the terror by Listeners who enjoy sleep and are fond Bon Iver’s “For screaming at random during the film. Emma, Forever Ago” and “Blood Bank” ought to give Volcano Choir a glance.

Steve Etheridge Eric Skala Colby Spear

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT October 30, 2009 OPINIONS Page 7 Fetishism of leadership a godly directive to hug the fl agpole outside of my public school until all of my non-Christian friends picked up a Gideon’s Bible in the library. Or, maybe boldness meant “jamming” secular culture with iconic T-shirt ren- ditions, like Nike’s “Just know Him” or the preppy Abreadcrumb & Fish. By Andy Sharkey Columnist Somehow, manipulating culture was a restless effort, since I apparently was a saltier Ritz than what my secular peers At one point in my life, I wanted to be could relate to. a Christian leader. In high school, I hung Now that I am at Taylor, I have come out with a bunch of self-proclaimed stu- to learn more about what it means to be dent leaders from Taylor at an evening A Christian Leader who Boldly Takes A church meeting. Stand (on the moon). Their charisma and blatant energy I can say with confi dence that Chris- was a fi xating, escapist presence from tian leadership is as much about trite all of the day-to-day trials of being an self-improvement as it is following adolescent. Christ. We have leadership classes, leader- ship lecture series, assigned student “Christian leadership roles, and leadership chapel A professional artist’s rendering of the DC messages, all of which serve to bolster leadership is as the faith of the prized, athletic male patriarch who serenades with worship much about trite music on the guitar. Cleaning up the DC disaster Our obsession with leadership contin- It’s a disaster. started. Every night you leave enough self-improvement ues to confuse those who wish to follow, Please tell me that you would never utensils to arm half of Afghanistan. in part because the number of leaders do those things. You wouldn’t dare You’re like a herd of cattle bottled up as it is following seems overwhelming in proportion to spread your manicotti all over the win- in a 15-by-15 pen. (And on a side note, our student population. dows. It’s just not in you to grind tater what’s with all the shouting? Desperate Christ.” If everyone is so naturally infl uential tots into the carpets. You couldn’t think for attention? Try being tidy.) or so boldly Christian, why not just let that shoving chocolate ice cream and As for the rest of you residents, how them seek counsel from each other? Cocoa Puffs into napkin dispensers to hard is it to pick up after yourselves? By Nick Davis Their deliberate goofi ness impressed This would build community and save Columnist look like poop is funny. Right? Have some respect. What, that plate of and at times bewildered us teenagers to us mere followers from wasting time Wrong. Those of us who work the red- beef stroganoff isn’t yours? So what? the point of throwing long-range water away from our Bibles. I picked up this job sophomore year eye cleaning shift, the DC Mafi a, know Pick it up anyway. balloons at each other and stuffi ng our There is a great irony in delegating where all I had to do was look after a all about your dirty little hijinks, Tay- Spilled a drink? We’ve recently pur- mouths with marshmallows. members of the same, Protestant Body few kids for a couple of hours a week — lor. chased these pretty cool little rectangles The relevance of it all seemed to es- of Christ into hierarchical positions. you know, clean up their messes, make That job I took sophomore year wasn’t of recycled paper called napkins — very cape me, until I later understood that Like priests, deacons or popes, do cer- sure they didn’t do anything stupid, and babysitting 2-year-olds — it was clean- handy at wiping away messes. the fun and games were methods of tain students have greater access to the the like. ing up after 20-year-old adults who for- We’re a community, right? Supposed building trust over our age gap. saving knowledge of salvation? The parents were pretty distant, but I got how to clean up after themselves. to look after one another? Or does that Their devotionals were assumptive Have they read enough Christian liter- needed the money and the kids seemed Your mothers would be sick. just extend to tattling on rotten apples? but genuine depictions of biblical texts. ature to somehow enlighten themselves nice enough, so it was a pretty easy Don’t you sit there shaking your head Look. I’m not saying you’re all ter- The most compelling parts of every to this greater knowledge? sell. at me. I’m talking to you, Wengatz and rible people ... but most of you are ter- message were centered on Boldness and If the common denominator among That was three years ago. Since then Olson diners who sit in the upper level ribly messy. Taking a Stand. student leadership at Taylor is moti- things have taken a serious turn for next to the pasta bar. All the crew (Nate, Hooves, Jake, Rarely was this imperative expounded vational speaking skills or extroverted the worse. The kids have always been I vacuum that section every night, Steve, Cam, Isaac, Kevin, Brett Jo, upon, except in vague anecdotes and gestures of “godliness,” then it becomes messy, but lately they’ve become down- and I swear it’s the worst in the Dining Doug, Jenny and Andy) asks is that you cyclical quoting of Scriptures. Thus, I an empty fetish to fi ll a blemished soul. right fi lthy. Commons. I sucked up an entire egg would be a little more considerate when spent most of high school looking for a Boldness can easily become foolish- They stopped putting their things roll the other night. How in the world romping around the DC. practical application. ness for Christ, rendering our leader- away, started throwing stale bagels, do you lose a 6-inch egg roll off your Not for our sake (because, heavens, In my own teenage imagination, I ship ideals null and bumping humility and once thought it was funny to hide plate, much less think that it probably our job is easy), but for the workers was unsure of how to “boldly” live the up a notch. Maybe then our Father will knives under the table so that when I just disappeared? who serve you food every day. They’re gospel. Some days I wildly anticipated promote us to a mere “follower” status. vacuumed, the bag exploded. And Sammy boys — don’t get me the ones who deserve your best. Filling the basket On doing what you should Remember Jesus’ praise for the widow some truth: If this person wanted to In saying that he should do his home- By Ben Anderson who gave all she had? It doesn’t matter Guest Columnist succeed in school, then he should have work, he is saying quite the opposite: how much we give, but rather that we done his homework; however, he clear- that his belief in doing homework is give from the heart. The other day as I walked toward ly did not believe it. of greater importance than the beliefs Giving to a local church is about much Taylor Lake, recovering from a day of If he had believed that doing home- which he currently takes time to act on. more than paying the heating bill; it af- classes, I thought, “I love being outside. work was of great enough importance, Continued procrastination reveals fects the giver in a powerful way. It is an I should do this more often.” The word he would have done it. He blatantly that he has not changed his priorities, investment of trust that ingrains us into “should” rang in my head as everything misrepresented his beliefs. and by saying that they are changed, he By Stephen Groves the church. else shook loose. This may not seem fair, saying that has misrepresented what he believes to News Co-Editor When we give, it makes us more than As I pondered the Should, I realized someone does not believe something be most important. just the college kid who shows up and that there was power behind the un- because their actions do not refl ect the This misrepresentation is not neces- Some time between worship and the demands, “What can you give me?” We assuming façade of this concept. This belief. sarily a fl agrant lie to convince oth- sermon, that awkward moment hits. become part-owners who really care power lies in its ability to lay bare the Suppose, then, that this procrastina- ers that he has changed. It may act The basket is passed down my row, and about the church. dichotomy between what is spoken and tor does believe that doing homework as a mental pacifi er, allowing him to I quickly pass it to the person sitting Tithing also creates healthy habits for what is believed. will help him to succeed in school. This think that he has changed his priorities next to me. later in life. Giving of our resources is a Take, for example, a friend who says belief exists among other beliefs, such without actually changing them. The “I forgot my wallet,” I tell myself. “I’ll sign of trust in God. to you, “I should do my homework; I as the belief that it will be fun to play Should, in either case, has dangerous remember it next week.” It’s always the When we don’t have a large amount procrastinate all the time.” video games. implications. same story. of resources, tithing should be relative- This individual is failing some of his These beliefs all exist within the indi- It may inform others of our lack of We drink their coffee, sit in their ly easy. Hold off on a few Handy Andy classes because of his procrastination. vidual, though they cannot all be dem- conviction as we mindlessly spout false pews, worship to their music, and listen runs. As you observe this person, however, onstrated simultaneously. Each one beliefs, or it may lull us into a false to their sermons, but what do we give What happens when we actually have you notice that he continues to engage must be acted upon individually. Con- sense of security allowing it to pacify a back to local congregations? money? Giving of our money will be in leisurely activities instead of starting sequently, they are prioritized and act- mind that remains unchanged. much more diffi cult. his homework at a reasonable time. ed out according to their importance. It also may be constructive, informing Mortgages, families and investments As a result he is forced to drop out of The evidence of their priority lies in us of our failures to prioritize correctly. “When we don’t will be pulling on our wallets. If we do school at Christmastime, all the while the actions of the individual, revealing Exploring its positive characteristics, not make sacrifi ces for the church now, assuring you that he believes he should that the procrastinator does not believe however, would require a signifi cant have a large amount it may never happen. do his homework. doing homework is of greater impor- amount of time, and I really should So what does this mean when the of- Yes, the Should in the example held tance than doing other things. start doing my homework ... of resources, fering basket gets passed next Sunday? Try putting something in (your gum tithing should be wrapper doesn’t count). The reward of giving far outweighs the cost. relatively easy.” In II Corinthians 9:6-7, Paul explains, “Remember this: Whoever sows spar- ingly will also reap sparingly, and who- It can be diffi cult to be a college stu- ever sows generously will also reap gen- We recently moved to Bloomington, Ind., for me and fi nding creative things to do for free or cheap. dent and to get involved in the local erously. Each man should give what he (Rob) to attend graduate school at Indiana University. We have noticed that people who spent their under- church. We are here for only a short has decided in his heart to give, not re- It has been quite a transition from life in Upland for graduate years drinking don’t have as much skill in the time. It is easy to feel just like a face in luctantly or under compulsion, for God multiple reasons. art of conversation or a depth of experience beyond the congregation. loves a cheerful giver.” One, there are notably less cornfi elds. Two, there is a their drinking stories, such as winning two Snuggies in However, tithing is one of the most I’m not saying sell all your clothes and Target three minutes from our apartment (gasp!). And a drinking contest (heard that one last night). When the practical ways to involve yourself in give the money away, but opening our three, the number of liquor stores, drunken under- weekend comes, it’s time to go out to a bar. Where’s the a church. Most college students don’t hearts to the local church by opening grads, and the availability of “Beer Pong Balls” at the creativity in that? have much to give: 10 percent of my in- our wallets will go much farther than local grocery store has increased exponentially. The memories we have from Taylor of creativity in come is like $2 every Sunday. we might expect. More than just those differences, we have noticed the our “fun-making” have truly shaped a large part of our way IU’s undergrads defi ne “fun” is in stark contrast to lives forever. Activities such as Melon and Gourd, ran- how Taylor students defi ne “fun.” dom pick-a-dates, Airband, Silent Night, trips to IHOP This may seem obvious, but at IU, among other large and so many other things that happen at Taylor build universities, the defi nition of “fun” most always centers relationships and create memories that you will have Send letters to the editor at [email protected] on drinking and being drunk. for the rest of your life. by 3 p.m. Wednesday. They should be no longer than 400 We are fi nding, in our relationships with current Taylor students, be encouraged. You may think your graduate student peers whose undergrad years re- Friday night is nerdy and lame, and that your friends at words. Due to volume, we cannot print all opinions articles volved around drinking, that this defi nition of fun not IU are having more fun. But the truth is, in life, you will that we receive. only affects the undergraduate experience, but also life be the one who will come out ahead. When you leave Please keep your opinions as concise as possible. well beyond graduation. Taylor, you will carry with you a depth of experience, The Echo reserves the right to edit for length and content. When we spend time with Taylor graduates, fun is re- social skills and memories that are more precious than alized in meaningful conversation and activities such as being beer pong champion. playing games, going hiking, attending sporting events, - Rob (’08) and Kate (Yoder ’07) Bedinghaus

OPINIONS October 30, 2009 SPORTS Page 8 Football rolls over TIU 48-7

By Andrew Morgan making the score 14-0. Contributor Later in the half, Trinity’s ground Men’s Cross Country offense managed to fi nd some holes 7th at Great Lakes Invitationl in the Taylor defense, but fumbled the Upcoming meets: The football team (4-3) achieved ball away on their own 45-yard line, 11/7 11:30 a.m. their highest seasonal win count resulting in another Taylor touch- MCC Championships @ IPFW since 1999 last Saturday, after defeat- down. Taylor led 21-0 at the half. ing the Trinity International Trojans Trinity’s offense fi nally found a place Women’s Cross (0-9) at home 48-7. on the scoreboard during the third Country Taylor accomplished the rout with quarter, composing a 72-yard scoring 7th at Great Lakes Invitational a stalwart defense and a powerful drive. Trinity freshman quarterback Upcoming meets: offense that had no problem driving Daniel Beals ran the ball across the 11/7 11:30 a.m. down the fi eld, despite bad weather goal line for a 23-yard touchdown, MCC Championships @ IPFW conditions. making the score 27-7. After Taylor received the ball on the Despite Trinity’s late offensive rally, Football (4-3, 2-2) opening kickoff, junior starting quar- the Taylor defense held them at bay W, 48-7 vs. Trinity Interna- terback Shaun Addison completed a for the remainder of the game. Senior tional* 30-yard pass to junior wide receiver defensive back Pagel Williams led the Upcoming games: Kris Kemp. team with four tackles while junior 10/31 1 p.m. @ Marian* The purple uniforms stayed on the defensive back Justin Oman, sopho- ground after Kemp’s reception, and more defensive lineman Nathan Bo- Men’s Soccer rushed their way through an 11-play, land and senior defensive back Bran- (7-10, 4-4) 72-yard drive, concluding with a one- don Mitchell all had two. L, 0-2 @ Indiana Wesleyan yard touchdown run by Addison and The Taylor offense came up big on L, 1-2 @ Grace setting the tone for Taylor’s offensive the ground, as brother running backs Upcoming games: dominance. Kyle and Cory Anderson ran for a 10/31 3 p.m. @ Grace* Taylor managed to convert 26 fi rst combined 171 yards out of a 275-yard downs by the end of the day, while rushing day. Women’s Soccer Trinity only managed seven. “We wanted to fi nd a running game (7-9-1, 3-5) Head coach Ron Korfmacher down the stretch here,” Korfmacher W, 2-0 @ Goshen* spoke about the offensive success said. “Not just any game, but also as W, 3-1 vs. St. Francis* on WTUR 89.7 radio after the game. we close out these fi nal four games Upcoming games: “All throughout, we had to convert on too.” 10/31 2 p.m. @ Spring Arbor third downs and have a plan for it. Addison fi nished with 219 yards and And all throughout we had to convert a touchdown through the air, while Volleyball (27-4, 7-0) in the red zone and have a plan for it,” adding two more touchdowns on the W, 3-0 @ UM-Dearborn he said. ground. In total, the Taylor offense W, 3-0 vs. Huntington Taylor gained possession again racked up 516 offensive yards, while Upcoming games: quickly and scored with a 14-yard their defense held Trinity to just 143. 10/30 3 p.m. vs Trinity connection between Addison and The football team plays again 1 p.m. Timmy Huynh Christian senior wide receiver Trevor Terrell, Saturday at Marian University. Running back Corey Anderson carries the ball against Trinity International 10/30 7 p.m. Columbia University on Saturday. Anderson rushed for 73 yards and two touchdowns. College 10/31 12 p.m. vs Ohio Dominican Women’s XC continues earning top fi nishes 10/31 2 p.m. vs Saint Xavier By Eric True During the IWU Invitational, four other Trojans placed in the straight race in which Taylor “Every single girl this year has Men’s Basketball(0-0) Sports Co-Editor senior captain Alyssa Johnson top 25: seniors Hilary Pederson had its top fi ve runners fi nish raised the bar,” Redding said. Upcoming Games took home fi rst place to lead the (15) and Tabitha Bogue (24), in the top 35, a signifi cant feat “Each one of us has dealt with 10/30 7 p.m. @ Ohio Taylor women’s cross country Trojans in a time of 19:12. Over- and sophomores Ashley Henry considering how many runners struggles and challenges that University team continued their string of all, TU had its top fi ve runners (17) and Kirstin Hegelein (18). are in each meet. the devil has thrown at us this 11/3 7 p.m. vs Miami impressive races with a seventh fi nish in the top 20 during the During the Great Lakes race, The Trojans ran hard during season, but we have been con- University Hamilton place fi nish at the Great Lakes competition. the Trojans were led by John- the race, but they believe that sistently trusting in the Lord. Invitational in Grand Rapids, The Bethel race was another son, who fi nished in sixth place they can perform better in the With the new training program Women’s Basketball Mich., last Saturday. special day for the Trojans, as with a time of 18:49, and Hen- coming weeks. “I would say that and individual struggles, I am (0-0) The race capped a strong Johnson fi nished fi rst for the ry, who fi nished in 19:39. Other our team effort was good this confi dent in saying that every Upcoming Games month for the Trojans; they fi n- second straight week with a Trojans who placed were Hege- past weekend in Michigan, but girl has stepped up this year.” 11/7 1 p.m. @ Wilberforce ished above eighth in every race, personal best time of 18:34. lein (51), Pederson (52), Bogue we hope to step it up a notch so The team is off for the week- University including a third-place fi nish at The Trojans raced well, fi nish- (74), freshman Kelsey Van we can qualify for Nationals,” end and will compete 11:30 11/10 7 p.m. @ Midway College the Bethel College Invitational ing only two points behind na- Housen (89), and sophomore junior Janet Redding said. a.m. Nov. 7 for the Mid-Central Oct. 10, and a second-place fi n- tionally-ranked St. Xavier. Kayce Swofford (103). The Trojans count their indi- Conference championships in ish at the IWU Wildcat Invita- Johnson was not the only one The fi nish of the Great Lakes vidual improvements towards Fort Wayne, Ind. *MCC Match tional Oct. 3. who raced well during the meet; Invitational marked the fi fth their successful season. Women’s soccer back on track ATHLETEoftheWEEK By Julia Berger Junior Karen Cleary scored “We went on a streak of fi ve and into the net. CourtneyHerschberger Sports Co-Editor her fi rst goal of the season on a losses in a row and that defi - “It was so exciting. My par- cross and it happened to be the nitely shot our confi dence,” ents were there,” Kiely said. “I After a bumpy start to the sea- only goal from either team for Kiely said. “But I think we’ve jumped like a little kid when son, the women’s soccer team the rest of the game. taken our mistakes, learned they went in.” has settled into a groove. Allie Guion, Lizzy Hawn, from them, put them behind Head coach Scott Stan saw While the routine took some Shawna Lane and Becca Miller us, and we’re playing much his young team improve quickly time to put into place, the team were all honored that day for better.” and get to know one another. has been improving all season their contributions to the team Kiely scored the only two “We are learning how to make and the recent results prove it. while at Taylor. goals against Goshen College each other better and what it The Trojans ended their losing Junior Rachel Kiely, while to give the Trojans their second means to work hard at the col- streak on Senior Day of Home- frustrated by the number of consecutive win. The second lege level,” Stan said. “We are coming weekend with a 1-0 win losses, feels the team can move goal soared over the heads of a also learning that anyone re- against Huntington University. forward. wall of four Goshen defenders gardless of position can score a key goal.” The women won their third straight game on Saturday against University of Saint Francis 3-1. Freshman Emily Von Raes- feld, junior Yvette Rattray and senior Becca Miller all contrib- uted one goal each to pull out the seventh win of the season. The team has learned to calm down in the game and play the sport they love. “We perform really well in practice, combining and play- ing with urgency and playing for each other, but when it comes to playing a game, we panic,” Timmy Huynh Kiely said. “I think a lot of our Name: Courtney Herschberger improvement comes from deal- Hometown: Goshen, Ind. ing with our game anxiety and Sport: Volleyball relaxing when we play.” Campus Residence: English Hall The team looks forward to Parents Names: Kirby and Carla Herschberger the opportunity to play teams Position: Libero a second time in the MCC Favorite sports team: Indianapolis Colts Tournament. Nickname: Hershy The team plays 2 p.m. tomor- Favorite Bible verse: Hebrews 11:1 row against Spring Arbor. Hidden talents: I can do amazingly awesome cartwheels. “Since we lost 5-1 in our fi rst Favorite TV Show: “The Offi ce” meeting with [Spring Arbor],” Stan said, “I expect them to If you could be one person for a day, it would be: overcome their fear and awe of Adam Handley the other team, work hard, and Greatest athletic achievement: Being libero of the fi nd a way to win.” week for seven weeks Favorite movie: Any Adam Sandler movie Timmy Huynh Senior Becca Miller leaps over a St. Francis forward during Saturday’s 3-1 win. Favorite thing about TU Volleyball: Games and all the hilarious things that my team says SPORTS