Action Shots The VU fall/winter sports season in ORCH pictures, page 12. VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER DECEMBER 12. 2003 • VOLUME 96. ISSUE 13 Tonight: [ Jiggity Jig, 13° | Fleeing complete weather on pg. 2 1

INSIDE ! CTNSTA Motion to remove College Television Network from campus fails student News Field Trip struck Freshman running from police hit by car on Lincolnway

Kathy Neale suggests Andy Viano interesting way to mix TORCH WRITER up finals week page 5 A Valparaiso University student trying to flee campus police early Saturday morning Opinion was struck by a car on Motion commotion Lincolnway Avenue. Staff editorial examines The student, -freshman controversial CTN Glendon J.M. Seal, 19, was motion seen by police hiding in the page 8 bushes with a few cans of beer on his person outside of Alumni Features Hall at approximately 3:45 a.m. When officers approached Seal, Tattoo taboos he allegedly jumped up and A guide to everything LEAH BUNK darted toward Lincolnway, body art Student Senators vote on a motion proposing to remove CTN from campus. Only five voted in favor of the motion. where he was clipped by a pass­ page 10 Jeff Burton brought before this body," said students. "A much more appropri­ ing car. NEWS EDITOR former student body president ate system of questioning needs to "There really wasn't A & E Jantzen Eddington who strongly be done." much of a chase because as Tis the season On Monday, Dec. 8, in front opposed the motion. "The surveys Many senators, on their own soon as he hit the street, he saw of more than 25 students, the did not express that removing accord, polled their own con­ the car." Valparaiso University Valparaiso University Student CTN means removing TVs from stituents and found widely varied Police Department Chief Ed Senate voted against a measure the cafeterias and the Union." results. Missy Klajda, the Alumni Lloyd said. brought forth by At-Large Senator According to the information Hall senator said that of 80 to 100 Seal was uninjured in the Rick Baue that would have termi­ gathered from the 263 students students polled, only two felt incident but was transported to nated the university's affiliation who were issued the official sur­ strongly that CTN should have Porter County Jail where he, with the College Television vey, 51 percent felt CTN failed to been kept on campus. Meanwhile, was booked on charges of Network. place value upon human dignity, Arts and Sciences Senator Brian resisting arrest and minor pos­ The motion, which cited the while 64 percent responded that it Bock found quite differing results. session of alcohol. He posted fact that CTN does not support the did not embody the values of a "I've surveyed 150 people bond in the morning and was values and morality of the univer­ church-related university. and only 18 said no to CTN," said released. sity, had students on both sides of "I just feel that this motion is Bock. Campus police were only Holiday happenings and the aisle up in arms. totally slanted," said senior Chris Despite the conflicting on the scene investigating movie previews "I think this is one of the Moore, responding to the wording reports of a disturbance inside pages 15 & 17 most irresponsible motions ever of the survey submitted to select see•MOTIO N page 6 the dorm. Four VU freshmen, Robert A. Elliott, 19, Jay T. Sports Slate, 19, Kumail T Nairn, 19, Who's the boss? and Jonathan R. Lucas, 18, were all arrested on minor pos­ Brandt cafe ransacked session of alcohol charges and Would-be robbers spray fire extinguisher in office, rummage through supplies spent the night in Porter County Becca Klusman While nothing was actually the trash bag by the door when the Jail. The four were being TORCH WRITER removed from the building, the manager arrived Sunday. escorted from the building would-be thieves did plan on tak­ "It just seems like common when police discovered Seal in Brandt cafeteria suffered a ing items with them. stupidity," said sophomore Kim hiding. break-in in the early morning Sawusch. "Why would you go to Seal was apologetic after hours last Sunday. While nothing LL all that trouble and just leave it? I the incident and said, "I feel m m was stolen, damage was sustained It was a just don't understand." sorry about it now, I feel sorry both by the cafeteria itself and the complete mess. Dunlap agrees. "It was sur­ for the person that hit me, and I manager's office. prising, there seems to have been really regret doing it." The computers and no point to it," she said. The Bloomington, Minn, Men's basketball loses The culprits broke into the 86-82 to University of cafeteria by cutting the chain that just about There are currently no clues native now faces the additional Wisconsin-Milwaukee holds the gate in place in the dining to who committed the act of forced charge of resisting arrest, but area of the cafeteria. everything else in entry. The event occurred some­ Lloyd said he's very lucky to page 22 9 When the Sunday morning there were ruined? time after the building's outside have simply his health. manager arrived to open the cafe­ doors were locked, so the only hint "To run from a situation ZZtaxZ teria for breakfast, she found the SUSANNE DUNLAP the Valparaiso University Police like that with icy conditions News 1 chain cut and the office door ajar. DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES Department has is that it likely was and as late as it was, it's very Weather/Beat 2 The entire contents of a fire someone inside the building. fortunate he (Seal) or one of my Announcements 2 extinguisher had been sprayed all A number of single serving Since the gate opens into a officers was not severely hurt." Opinion 7 over the office. potato chips were taken off the dis­ common area, the suspect would Lloyd said, "It was a complete mess," play racks and placed in a trash bag not have to be an employee of the Aside from the criminal Features 10 said Susanne Dunlap,-Director of and set by the entrance, as though cafeteria in order to know how to charges filed in Porter County, A&E 15 Dining Services. "The computers the intruders intended to take them enter the cafeteria. all five arrested Saturday night Clips & Classifieds 19 and just about everything else in with them when they left. face possible disciplinary Sports 20 there were ruined." However, they were still in see •BRANDT page 5 action from the university. page 2, The Torch NEWS December 12, 2003

Cbc Valparaiso BETH ADAMS Kenneth J. Schoon, author of the recently published "Calumet Beginnings," discusses regional history University police from the revolutionary war to the present during a lecture at the Union on Saturday, Dec. 6. Department wishes campus

you and yours a ARC parking usage Source 95 '.f eemert Parking in lots adjacent to the Athletics The Source 95 presents "Rock Unplugged" Recreation Center is reserved for designated featuring Me and Tim, Easy Tiger, happy holiday members of the Crusader Club during men's Waistcoat Fling and Without Atom. A fully home basketball games. Members of the acoustic concert will happen on Saturday, campus community are reminded that vehi­ Dec. 13 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Union season! cles parking in those areas overnight or on Roundtable. Admission is free for all VU the days of games without authorization are students, faculty, staff, family and friends. subject to towing. Come relax and enjoy great music. Brought to you by The Source 95.1 FM, Indiana's mCn is fer «a«IM» ttUiuahit Best In College Radio. The University bakery is now selling two- pound containers of cookie dough for $4.95. Be a senator in 2( Purchase regular flavors or other varieties Three spots are open for next semester on that are available with three days notice. To Student Senate: Lankenau Senator, Sorority order, call ext. 6712 two working days Senator, and 807 Mound/Kade- before pickup at the Lankenau store. Dusenberg/UPA/Linwood Apts. Senator. Petitions will be available Monday, Jan. 5, Take your minds bowling 2004 outside the Student Senate office in the Union. An informational meeting for poten­ The 2004 College Bowl will be Sat. Jan. 24. tial candidates will be held in the Union at 8 Teams consist of four players and can have p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7. This meeting is one alternate. Sign up by e-mailing Jeremy informal and open to anyone to ask ques­ Herniman at [email protected]. tions about Senate and the election proce­ The subject of the e-mail should be "college dure. Completed petitions are due Monday, bowl." Include the four names of the players Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. outside the Senate office. and the phone number of the team captain. The organizational meeting will be that Team names would also be accepted. 1st, night (Jan. 12) at 8 p.m. in the Union. All 2nd, and 3rd placing teams will receive a candidates are required to attend this meet­ monetary reward which is still TBD. ing. Elections will be held Friday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Union for Book buwhmk wmek 807/KD/UPA/LA and Sorority positions and Book Buyback is next week - Dec. 15-19 in Lankenau for the Lankenau position. If the University Book Center. Please note you there are any questions, feel free to contact do NOT need your original receipt to sell Elections Chair Kirsten Huth at [email protected] or ext. 6687. back books. However, you will need your student identification card to sell books. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., except on Free sports fix Wednesday and Thursday when they are Hey VU sports fans! Here's your chance to extended until 6 p.m catch all the sports actions free of charge. The remaining home men's and women's Leadership classes basketball games are free with university identification and/or courtesy cards, simply Join in the seven-week leadership class from present your card or ID to the ticket taker at 5 - 6:30 p.m. starting Jan 15. For more the event and you will be admitted to the information please call Paul Hubinsky at general admission sections. x6002 or Stacy Stoldorf at x6710.

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TUESDAY: Snow 39°/28° TONIGHT: SATURDAY AM: SATURDAY PM: SUNDAY AM: WEDNESDAY: Chestnuts roasting Rockin' around the It came upon a O come all ye Rain/Snow on an open fire Christmas tree midnight clear faithful 33°/18° Low 13° High 32° Low 26° High 33° December 12, 2003 NEWS The Torch, page 3 Four arrested at party VU minors arrested off-campus, charged with minor consumption

Kim Bellware ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR

Four Valparaiso University students were arrested Saturday when Valparaiso Police responded to the site of a loud music complaint and found several minors consuming alcohol. The arrests were made a little after 10:30 p.m. after neighbors called the city police to complain about the noise at 1604 Firestone, Apartment D. When police arrived at the scene, Corporal Mike Grennes reported that sounds of people running inside the apartment could be heard from the door. A VU senior, who owned the apartment answered the door.. "She told us that she was having a few friends over for a drink," said Corporal Grennes. The owner told police there were people under 21 who were in attendance before police began checking for identification. VU sophomores Marcy Edwardson, The Valparaiso Police Department arrested several underage drinkers Saturday evening at an off-campus apartment owned by a VU senior. 19; Stephen Gage, 19; Lindsey Jabs, 19 Police Department's involvement in the the minors we arrest are VU students, cy has been violated [on campus]," said and Stephen Sanford, 20 were arrested incident, though it is possible that they only the number overall of minors con­ Jenkins. "Students are accountable to the for minor consumption of alcohol after may have been contacted at some point. suming." civil authorities but there are no universi­ police found and breathalized them. Corporal Grennes said that such VU Dean of Students Tim Jenkins ty policies that apply to off-campus living Edwardson, Gage and Jabs were complaints and arrests are typical, though said that while students who are arrested areas," Jenkins said. found hiding in an apartment bedroom, he does not know how many of the by the city police must face charges, the Edwardson, Gage, Jabs and Sanford two hiding under a bed and the third in a arrests made by the city police are VU university does not tack on any addition­ were all released on bail. Minors in pos­ closet. students. al punishment. session of alcohol as well as underage The official report did not make any "We don't single anybody out," said "No additional action is taken consumption charges have been filed mention of the Valparaiso University Grennes. "We don't track how many of against students unless a university poli­ against the four students arrested. HUD "chips" in to help Hilltop Neighborhood U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development gives grant to increase awareness of lead dangers Jennifer Hanson that they already have been working on for years," Baas can result in elevated lead blood level." TORCH WRITER said. The financial literacy effort will include starting a According to Baas, years of systematic research micro-credit program and offering financial mentors to Valparaiso University recently received two grants have confirmed the negative impact of even a minimal residents. in order to research and eradicate lead hazards in elevation in blood lead levels (EBLL) in both children "Because the neighborhood is a low-income area, Valparaiso's Hilltop neighborhood. and adults. there is a great need for financial education and mentor­ The first grant, given to the Community Outreach LL ing," Baas said. Partnership Center at VU, was $150,000 from the U.S. wm Students and other volunteers from the community Department of Housing and Urban Development. It is a Because the will help residents learn about personal finances and two year grant through the New Directions program to how to develop financial goals. provide new services and resources. The grant is also low-income area, there is a The micro-credit program will offer emergency intended to promote financial literacy in the Hilltop great need for financial | loans, business start-up loans and self-improvement Neighborhood. education and mentoring." loans to Hilltop residents. VU is one of 21 colleges and universities in the "This will help people who aren't served by banks nation to receive the HUD grant and one of only six to and may not have a credit history to receive the small receive a second COPC grant. LARRY BAAS loans they need to take care of their needs and improve According to Larry Baas, professor of political sci­ VU PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE their lives," Baas said. ence and director of the COPC, the program is designed Baas also said as many as 60 students from various to increase awareness of toxic lead problems in the Lead can affect almost every system in the body colleges and department at VU could be involved in the Hilltop neighborhood, increase testing for elevated lead and affects the way certain cells work, alters the way new grant programs for the next two years. levels in blood of neighborhood children, develop a pro­ nerve cells signal each other, and alters the way the brain The second grant, given to VU's Office of gram for testing to identify areas of contamination and makes various connections for cognitive processing. Volunteer Programs, was given from Bank One. It was contaminated properties and remove and repair existing Research indicates that even slightly elevated for $5,000 to address lead paint contamination in the lead contamination problems. blood lead levels can affect a child's IQ and increase Hilltop Neighborhood and to fund other student-led The program will include community education, neurobehavioral problems such as impulsivieness, service programs. training for students and residents to identify potential aggression, short attention span, distractibility, poor The student organization, Volunteer Opportunities lead hazards, minor remediation work, the purchase of a organization, lack of persistence and daydreaming. in Community Engagement, will collaborate with VU's blood lead level testing machine, testing of children in There also is an increased risk of anti-social behav­ Community Outreach Partnership Center over the next the neighborhood and an education campaign targeted at ior and some studies have demonstrated a relationship two years in order to eradicate lead hazards in the pediatricians. between EBLL and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Hilltop area. "The housing stock in the Hilltop neighborhood is Disorder (ADHD). Bank One designated $4,000 in support of the lead the oldest in the county and there is evidence some kids At high levels, lead can cause coma, damage to the hazard program. Students in VOICE, which has a net­ there have elevated lead blood levels," said Baas. "The kidneys, severe brain damage and death. Baas also said work of 200 volunteers, will assist with education and lead hazard problem is something that can be eradicated there are a wide variety of ways in which lead can enter testing. in Hilltop neighborhood and we can replicate our pro­ the body that can occur in the Hilltop Neighborhood. "There is so much that needs to happen with vol­ gram in other areas." The most prevalent cause in most residential hous­ unteers going out to perform lead hazard education test­ The program is a partnership with the Porter ing is from lead paint and lead pipes used in plumbing. ing in the area that our student volunteers play a large County Health Department, the Hilltop Medical Center, "As the result of the deterioration of paint either by role," said Stacy Stoldorf, coordinator of student activi­ the Porter Memorial Hospital, Green Tree flaking or chipping, children may eat the paint chips or ties and volunteer programs. Environmental, the College of Nursing and the Porter ingest the dust that results from the flaking," said Baas. The remainder of the grant money will support County Step Ahead Council. "Even the simple rubbing of a hand across deteriorating other community service projects planned by VOICE, "What we are doing is assisting them in a project paint and putting the hand in the mouth at a later time such as food drives and babysitting. page 4, The Torch NEWS December 12, 2003 Professor writes of 'wonderful life' Valparaiso University communications professor contributes to new book about actress and VU grad Beulah Bondi Katie Fassl archives, where there is a lot of informa­ known for playing characters twice her CBS series, "The Waltons," for which TORCH WRITER tion about Bondi." age. In 1929, the Valparaiso native she won an Emmy. In addition to teaching at VU, played in "Street Scene," her first major Bondi returned to Valparaiso and The classic holiday film "It's a Potempa is a features writer and colum­ Broadway role. the university many times including her Wonderful Life" has a strong Valparaiso nist for the Times, as well as a radio show Bondi broke into the film industry 1978 visit to receive an honorary doctor­ University connection. Beulah Bondi, host. in 1931 in a recreation of her Street ate of law degree. who played Jimmy Stewart's loving "I really enjoy Scene role. Before her death at age ninety in mother, Ma Bailey, grew up in Valparaiso movies, so this was a • •Who doesn't She starred in 1981, Bondi appeared in 65 major and attended VU. perfect opportunity for love It's a many films through­ motion pictures. "It's a Wonderful Life" In fact, Bondi made her acting me," said Potempa. out the years, includ­ was by far her favorite. debut at age nine at Valparaiso's "Who doesn't love Wonderful ing her five perform­ "In 'It's a Wonderful Life,' I was Memorial Opera House. While attending 'It's a Wonderful Life?'" ances as Jimmy given a much greater opportunity to dis­ VU, Bondi played in the school produc­ Life?'" Stewart's mother. play acting range, by playing both tion of "An American Citizen" and Upon graduation In 1936, George Bailey's loving mother and also earned her bachelor's degree in 1916, as from VU, Bondi trav­ PHIL POTEMPA Bondi was nominated the woman she might have been had he well as a master's degree in 1918, both in eled to Indianapolis VU COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUCTOR for an Oscar for her not been born," Bondi said in a 1980 oratory. where she became a supporting role in interview during her last visit to Phil Potempa, a VU adjunct member of one of the "The Gorgeous Valparaiso. "It's the movie remembered instructor in communication, knows a lot best known American repertory compa­ Hussy." She was again nominated in by many, because it touched so many about Beulah Bondi. He wrote a chapter nies at the time. 1938 for her supporting role as Mary hearts." about the actress in Stephen Cox's "It's a After her two-year stay with the Wilkins in "Of Human Hearts." Phil Potempa will be at Barnes & Wonderful Life: A Memory Book." company, Bondi eventually ended up in In the 1960s and 1970s, Bondi was Noble, 2240 E. 80th Ave., Hobart, on "I became involved through Steve New York, where the twenty-seven-year- often seen in television roles. Dec. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. to sign and dis­ Cox, who is a friend of mine," said old played a seventy-year-old in her first Her most memorable depiction cuss, "It's a Wonderful Life: A Memory Potempa. "He knew I taught here so I Off-Broadway role. was Martha Corrine, Grandpa Walton's Book" which is on sale now (2003 would have easy access to the university Over the years, Bondi became elderly sister-in-law on the well-known Cumberland Press $18.95). Search for Sjodin continues torch National Guard soldiers join to locate missing college student covering Valparaiso, the Associated Press about 180 in all - primarily North Dakota National Calumet Region, Indiana Guard soldiers, along with about 55 Highway and Illinois briefs GRAND FORKS, N.D. - National Guard soldiers Patrol troopers, Crime Bureau agents and state from North Dakota and Minnesota were preparing conservation officers. Hammond police arrest suspect for killing Wednesday to join the search for University of "We have approximately 275 to 300 square neighbors, pouring cement over corpses North Dakota student Dru Sjodin. miles we're going to be looking at over the week­ A slumlord in a rundown apartment house in Hammond was Minnesota expects to send 150 National end" Hill said Wednesday. charged with murder yesterday after a third body was discovered Guard soldiers and 24 The sheriff said areas : buried beneath a layer of freshly poured concrete in the building, Humvees to search roughly ."';- Ik.. •<«.. south and west of Grand police said. The remains, discovered during a search for three 500 square miles of Polk approximately 275 to Forks are near the Columbia missing teenagers, were found covered in heavy layers of plastic County of northwestern Mall, where the Pequot and duct tape. Police used a jackhammer and hand tools to locate Minnesota from Friday 300 square miles we're Lakes, Minn., woman disap­ and remove the bodies from the concrete. The suspect, David through Sunday, after going to be looking at peared Nov. 22, and within Edward Maust, 49, has been in police custody since Tuesday. He Sheriff Mark LeTexier the 25-mile range of the signal asked Gov. Tim Pawlenty over the weekend." has a criminal record that includes a murder conviction for the coming off Sjodin's cell for help. death of a 15-year-old boy in Illinois, authorities said. He also was phone. convicted in Texas of committing bodily injury to a child, police The Minnesota sol­ DAN HILL The sheriff has been criticized by members of the said. Maust is scheduled for an arraignment on Friday. diers will travel roads that a GRAND FORKS COUNTY SHERIFF car would have access to j Sjodin family and others for and search abandoned saying Tuesday that the miss­ Furlong receives reduced murder sentence buildings and equipment, officials said. ing University of North Dakota student is unlikely Cletus Paul Furlong, formerly of Portage, had his sentence for North Dakota Guard spokesman Rob Keller to be found alive. But he said authorities will not murder reduced earlier this week, after his attorneys claimed that said he expected up to 90 members of the 188th stop looking for her. the previous sentence violated double jeopardy laws. Furlong Air Defense Artillery unit and the 131st Alfonso Rodriguez Jr., 50, of Crookston, shot his wrestling coach, with whom he was living, and proceed­ Quartermaster unit from Grand Forks to volunteer Minn., a man with a history of violent sexual ed to wrap his lifeless body in plastic wrap before placing it under for the search, to begin Friday. assaults, has been charged with Sjodin's kidnap­ the staircase, covering it with concrete and drywalling the body "We didn't want to dip into any units that are ping. He is being held on $5 million bond. into a tomb-like structure, drawing from his vocational education preparing to be called up, or from any units that He has said through his attorney that he is skills. Furlong is eligible for parole in 2037. have been deployed (in Iraq)," Keller said. innocent. The North Dakota Guard will use 30 Hill said a small amount of blood found in LaPorte man ground to death Humvees in the search effort, he said. Rodriguez's car tested against DNA from Sjodin's Justin Stephens, 26, of LaPorte was crushed and ground to death Grand Forks County Sheriff Dan Hill said he toothbrush, and a knife found in Rodriguez's trunk by a scrap metal grinder on Wednesday. A fellow coworker who expected the searchers in North Dakota to number matched a sheath found near her car. saw him before the accident said Stephens was carrying a tube of grease back to lubricate the machine. The same worker discovered Stephens' dismembered remains about a minute later, according to LaPorte County Deputy Coroner Eric Wood. Stephens' jeans may have snagged on one of two metal shafts designed to grind scrap into fine shavings, which pulled him inside. "Once he lost his bal­ ance he had no chance," he said. Workers and emergency person­ nel were unable to remove Stephens from the machine, Wood College Square Apartments said. Two forklifts were brought in from another company and pulled apart the machine so the body could be removed five hours later. Now renting for the 2004-2005 school year for national & Corner of College and Brown Streets international Four bedrooms • Two full baths news, see Stove • Refrigerator • Dishwasher page 5 Laundry Facilities Call Connie 462-9952 December 12, 2003 NEWS The Torch, page 5 the open book A Christmas treat

Located in nearby Michigan City, the Barker Mansion offers a look into Christmas past, complete with a full array of Victorian Christmas trees as well as a spotlight on Christmastime traditions of 14 countries around the world. Kathy Neale Christmas celebrations of colonial Williamsburg, Japan, cately carved banister to the second and third floors, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN Israel, and Nigeria are also represented. you can almost picture the Barker's young daughter, Words cannot describe that "holiday feeling" Catherine, flying down the steps to see what Santa has If you're finding it difficult to concentrate on final you'll get when passing through the huge, timbered brought. The second floor bedrooms are also decorated exams, take a break and a brief ride to the Barker front door into the foyer where you'll warm yourself by for the Yuletide but the real festivities take place in the Mansion in Michigan City. Now surrounded by modern the massive marble fireplace before entering the other ballroom on the third floor, which also houses the business establishments, it was originally built in 1905 areas in the mansion. Almost every room has it's own school room in which Catherine was tutored. by John Barker, a partner in the Pullman Company. 15 foot decorated tree surrounded by fully costumed Upon reaching the top step you'll hear the tinkling Situated a few blocks east of the Lighthouse mannequins immersed in a particular activity of the sea­ sound of a player piano that will accompany you as you Outlet Center on 631 Washington Street, this magnifi­ son. browse the glass cases displaying memorabilia of the cent structure is open for visitors wishing to experience Caroling may be heard from the drawing room Barker family. Spectacles, cigar cutters, combs, hat Christmas as it was celebrated at the turn of the twenti­ where Mr. and Mrs. Barker, dressed in fancy evening pins, silk lamp shades, many silver household items and eth century.-In addition to the usual holiday displays attire, are entertaining guests and in each of their bed­ dozens of family photographs are among the rare treas­ resplendent with trees trimmed in Victorian fashion, this room suites, you'll find the maid has laid out their ures exhibited. year's theme features the gift-giving traditions of 14 dressing gowns for a swift retreat to sleep after their Now that you've virtually sampled the life of a countries around the world. party. prosperous Victorian family in Indiana, take the real This custom was practiced in the 19th century When you enter the kitchen you can almost detect tour. The mansion will be open for Christmas visitors when presents were left on special occasions by a the aroma of holiday baking. An array of cookies, pies, through Dec. 21, Monday - Friday: Noon - 3 p.m. and "mythological or spiritual figure." A few of the gift- cakes and candy provide a tempting treat but if you try Saturday and Sunday: Noon - 4 p.m. For additional givers include Father Christmas from England, to snatch one of these delectables, you'll find they're information and photos, consult the mansion's website: Christkindel of Austria, Jultomten of Sweden, Russia's only artificial! http://www.emichigancity.com/cityhall/departments/ Father Frost, and of course, our own Santa Claus. As you ascend the broad staircase with its intri­ barkermansion.

the office was broken, but the •BRANDT one which runs the cash registers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 is still opera­ Student dies from flu The wm tional. gate has a V'\ t "We're just different trying to be trying to . be Strain of influenza has claimed lives across country I o c k i n g observant and mechanism observant and see if see if there's Bi pasha Ray cases, pregnant women." on the gate there's anything out anything out of ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER New England Cable News reported the stu­ right now of place or strange JB place or dent, a Winthrop resident, died at Massachusetts and the strange," said BOSTON (AP) - A Worcester State College stu­ General Hospital. DeMaria, declining to give more codes to all Dunlap. dent has died from the flu, but state public health personal details about the student, said the student the office "That's about officials do not yet know if it was the strain of died last week. doors on the DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES all we can do; influenza that has killed children in Colorado, Department of Public Health spokeswoman ground floor that, and hope Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Roseanne Pawelec said a number of college stu­ have been changed. that if someone won't try to do it Dr. Al DeMaria, the state's director of com­ dents in the Worcester area have, been diagnosed One of the computers in again." municable disease control, said the student was with the flu, including a roommate of the student diagnosed with strain A-type influenza. The who died. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is test­ "But we're not hearing of unusually severe ing to see if it was the so-called "Fujian" strain. cases among them," she said. DeMaria said influenza is becoming wide­ State health officials are urging all people spread in Massachusetts and needs to be taken over 65 and those between six months and 23 seriously. months to get a flu vaccine. DeMaria also asked He sent a letter Wednesday to health care parents to watch out for flu symptoms and unusu­ providers and public health professionals across al behavior in their children, including inability to the state, asking them -to report unusual cases or keep down liquids, dehydration, shortness of unusual severity. breath and mood swings. "The message is that the flu is bad and it's DeMaria said several hundred people die out there," DeMaria said. "Anything unusual we each year from influenza in Massachusetts, and Luncheon with guest speaker, want to know about - young people with severe 36,000 will die nationwide. Dr. John M. Perkins 11:30am, Great Hall, Student Union Tickets must be purchased by January 13 at the Union Desk. *Focus Session 1 1:00pm "Focus Session 2 Working to mak.6 America 2:00pm 'Focus Session 3 Convocation with 3:00pm keynote speaker "Consult the MLK 2004 Dr. John M. Perkins, program book or the on-line version for session beautiful for a a prolific author and both co-founder and chairman titles and locations. of the Christian Community Development Association Closing of the Day with (CCDA). In his keynote guest speaker, address, Dr. Perkins will Dr. Eric Arneson, discuss how individuals who will speak on the legacy can work toward becoming of Martin Luther King Jr. in active, contributing his address on "Beyond the members of thriving, King We Remember." reconciling communities. Also, a student skit entitled 10:00am, "Eight Students- The Chapel of the Eight Stories-One History." Resurrection. 4:00pm, Great Hall, With your support Volunteers of Student Union America has helped millions of Americans Volunteers rebuild their lives and restore dignity. of America? Call (800) 899-0089 or visit ww w,Volu nteersof America .org, wen page 6, The Torch NEWS December 12, 2003

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Forces capture Iraqi attackers, weapons stockpile In Tikrit, Iraq, United States forces captured three Iraqis suspected of . heading rebel attack cells as the men slept in their homes. In the raid, the U.S. forces seized a box of ammunition large enough to launch 50 guerrilla attacks. "This is mission-oriented. This is stuff they dole out," said Lt. Col. Steve Russel. "They are not moving weapons here JEFF BURTON Senator Rick Baue, standing, listens to a comment from fellow senator Rachelle Hatcher during the Student - this is the head of the snake." Senate debate over Baue's motion, which proposed a recommendation to not renew VU's contract with CTN.

U.S. blocks non-supporters from Iraq rebuilding Jesse made a separate we can cancel the contract," After the U.S. decision earlier this week to ban all non-supporters of •MOTION motion to strike the third, fourth said associate provost and sen­ the Iraq war from post-war rebuilding contracts, the European Union CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and fifth clauses of the motion, ate advisor Bonnie Hunter. has begun efforts to find whether the new policy violates World Trade results of the survey, Baue thus removing the religious "Short of that, we cannot break Organization rules. "We are studying the compatibility of these deci­ stood firm on his principle of overtones from the measure, but the contract." sions with international competition law together with partners that university values. was outvoted, receiving only After nearly two hours of are involved, notably in the European Union and the European "We could survey every two votes from his fellow sena­ discussion, the motion circled Commission," said Herve Ladsous, spokesman for the Foreign person on campus, but the tors. back to the original point made Ministry of Germany. question is, is it right? Does it "It is not a clear-cut case by members of the audience. profess the values of this uni­ that this station is in violation of "To properly approach this Civilians killed during Afghan assault versity?" asked at-large sena­ the university's morality," said issue, we need to definitely do a During a U.S. assault on an eastern Afghanistan compound believed tor. at-large senator Peter Brock. lot more research with the stu­ dent body," said business sena­ to be filled with weapons, a large wall from the building crashed and The wording of the "If it were pornography, then there would be no question. tor Mike Nevergall. "This killed eight Afghans, two of whom were children. "[Following the measure, namely its firm we But, it's not." research is recklessly incom­ attack] discovered the bodies of two adults and six children," said stance based upon morality plete." U.S. Lt. Col. Bryan Hilferty. "We had no indication there were non- and the religious-affiliation of Senators then asked combatants." This is the second time in a week civilians have been the university, continued to whether the contract with CTN After deliberation, the killed in armed action against Afghan rebels. bog discussion of the measure. could be signed, but adopt a dif­ final vote was not anywhere "The students of Brandt ferent timeframe and set of cri­ near close. Fourteen senators shot down the motion while two Denis criticize Dean, Gore after endorsement Hall are behind this, but dis­ teria. It was explained that the agree with the religious base amount of university content abstained from the vote, feeling Following former Vice President ALGore's national endorsement of of the motion," said Brandt shown on the network can be that they could not adequately Democratic Presidential candidate Howard Dean, all eight of Dean's Hall senator Sean Jesse whose adjusted, but once the contract represent their constituents. competitors down-played the significance of Gore's support. "My motion for the creation and is signed, very little can be done Senators Arta Amanti, Baue, chances have actually increased today," said Democratic candidate posting of emergency plans at to break it. Sarah Duvendeck, Jesse and Joe Lieberman, Gore's Vice Presidential running-mate in 2000. all campus buildings passed "If the contract changes to Klajda voted in favor of remov­ "Attack me. Don't attack Al Gore. I don't think he deserves to be earlier in the evening. where it is morally offensive, ing CTN from the university. attacked by anybody up here," said Dean to the harsh criticism.

Simon, a bridge over troubled water for Illinois, dies Study by Penn State professor shows Paul Simon, 75, a former Senator from Illinois and Democratic Presidential candidate, died following heart surgery at St. John's men, women react differently under stress Hospital in Springfield, 111. "He's just somebody I've had the utmost respect for. He was just always out doing things, continuing to be Andrea Leung said Stacey Conway, a graduate student in extremely effective," said former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar. "He DAILY COLLEGIAN (PENNSYLVANIA STATE U.) biobehavioral health. "They have boyfriends, mothers and friends to help them deal with prob­ had more energy than all of us put together." (U-WIRE) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - As lems." Psychologically speaking, women may Iran agrees to nuclear inspections finals approach, don't be surprised to find men and women reacting differently to seasonal just rely more on relationships. In response to strong international pressure to stop efforts to increase stress, according to research by Laura Klein, "Women define themselves in terms of nuclear capacity, Iranian officials committed to signing international assistant professor of biobehavioral health at relationships," Conway said. "If something goes protocol binding it to tough inspections of its nuclear facilities. "The Pennsylvania State University. wrong, they are more likely to be affected than Foreign Ministry [of Iran] was given permission by the government Women typically go through a "tend-and- men." to sign the Additional Protocol to the nuclear Non-Proliferation befriend" response while under stress, as Talking to friends often relieves stress, said Treaty," said Vice-President Mohammed Ali Abtahi. opposed to men, who experience a "fight-or- Hiewon Shin, .a PSU graduate student in flight" response, Klein said. Tend-and-befriend English. Democrats victorious in Frisco behaviors include talking to friends, engaging in "It's nice to have someone to comfort me In a solid victory, Democrat Gavin Newsom, 36, beat Green Party a social context and interacting with other peo­ and to let me know that I'm not the only person member Matt Gonzalez to become the youngest mayor of San ple. who's stressed," Shin said. Francisco, Calif, ever. Newsom won 53 percent of the vote to suc­ A fight-or-flight response triggers changes The hormone oxytocin is a biological ceed Democrat Willie Brown, his political mentor. The Newsom vic­ in the immune system aggression, violence, explanation for the tend-and-befriend response, tory reestablished ostensibly loosening Democratic control over what anger and disrupted sleep. Klein says. Oxytocin is produced by both sexes is considered the most liberal city in the United States. Klein began her research on stress in the and it helps to relax, relieve depression, lower late 1990s in collaboration with Shelley Taylor, blood pressure and trigger affiliation. Sir Mick to get noble "satisfaction" a researcher at the University of California at Although present in both sexes, oxytocin The Rolling Stones' legendary lead singer is to become Sir Mick Los Angeles. They conducted and analyzed has a greater effect on women. It is produced at Jagger on Friday when he is ennobled at a ceremony at Buckingham studies involving both animals and humans that a high level in nursing mothers and is enhanced Palace. The singer of the vintage rock band for the past four decades dealt with stress. by estrogen, predominantly female hormone. will receive the knighthood- endowed by a light sword touch on "In many of the studies, the results didn't Testosterone, a hormone associated with males, each shoulder - from Prince Charles, standing in for his mother match the research with men," Klein said. reduces the effect of oxytocin. Queen Elizabeth, who is in hospital for knee surgery. "Fight-or-flight triggers a biological cascade On the other hand, testosterone enhances Jagger's hits with the Rolling Stones include the album "Their that women didn't always show.'" the hormones that are released in a fight-or- Satanic Majesties Request" and singles "Satisfaction," "Street She said she believes there is an evolution­ flight reaction such as adrenaline, Cortisol and Fighting Man" and "Brown Sugar." The award will put the 60-year- ary reason behind women's tendency to "tend- epinephrine. These hormones increase blood old singer on a ceremonial par with pop knights Sir Elton John and and-befriend." It would be disastrous for pressure and aggression. Sir Paul McCartney. females who are pregnant, nursing or caring for "When my husband is under stress, he children to fight or flee. doesn't want to talk to me," Shin said. "He wants "Women have greater support networks," to handle things by himself." The Torch, December 12, 2003 page 7 PINION; Lack of housing a problem which must be dealt with now Valparaiso University is hav­ housing? The Neils addition and Chapel renovation are for the project. There is no reason to believe a dorm ing a housing crunch. There's no worthwhile projects which should be accomplished even­ would rise any faster, and in the meantime, VU must find way around it. This fall, a number of tually, but housing is a problem now. At the moment, places to house students now. VU students were forced to live in Neils is adequate, even if there is room for improvement, There are options available. Before becoming lounges, taking away a valuable and the Chapel seems like it will hold together for at least home to a number of offices, Huegli Hall served as a dor­ social center in the dorms. a few more years. mitory. Minimal renovation should be able to return Rather than ^^^m~^m^^^—^m—^^^—•M_^^^__ Neils and the Chapel are not urgent make it useful as a dormitory again. Marta Stoeckel adding housing, J/j^ issue: yjj has projects when the lack of housing as The offices currently in Huegli could then be OPINIONS EDITOR VU will actually be already critical and the problem will moved to Moellering once the library moves out this tearing down c7 housing shortage. only be getting worse. Once the two summer. Again, some renovations would be necessary, University Park Apartments at the end of Qfnpphp] c>nvc • A/fnr/? camPus apartment buildings are torn but the work necessary to turn the building into tempo­ the year, with Lin wood Apartments soon r\ * down, rooms for about 60 students will rary offices would be minimal compared to converting it to follow. Meanwhile, President Harre housing needs tO be be eliminated. into a student union. While Moellering may be showing indicated in his semesterly interview . i i Meanwhile, VU is striving to increase its age, it can likely serve for a few more years. with WVUR that the administration will prOViaea SOOn. enrollment, partly through improve- To further ease the problem, especially while not be making it easier for juniors to ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^"^^^^^^^^^m ~ ments such as the Christopher Center Huegli is being renovated, more juniors could be allowed move off-campus in coming years. for Library and Information Resources, the addition to to live off-campus. This fall, an unusual number of jun­ New residence halls are on the way. However, Janet Schnabel currently in the works and the upcoming Neils iors were given the opportunity to live off-campus, but Brown, head of the Campus Planning Space and addition. Where will all these extra students be housed? many turned it down due to the late notice. For juniors to Allocation Committee, stated during a presentation on the Given that the current enrollment has caused a housing actually move off-campus and help ease the housing Campus Master Plan before Student Senate a new resi­ shortage, the university cannot reasonably expect to cope crunch, they must be granted permission before the fall dence hall is approximately eight years away. Before with more students without significant changes. of their junior year. ground is broken on a new residence hall, an addition Even if housing is moved up in the timeline, it will Eight years from now will be too late for a new will be put on Neils Science Center and the Chapel will still take time to raise the necessary monies and complete dorm unless something is done now to ease the housing be renovated. construction. By the time the CCLIR is opened, it will crunch now. This is not a problem which can wait while Why are these projects a higher priority than more have been at least four years since VU started fundraising less critical projects are dealt with. £U3&$WU1CM?L.fce£ HAfrffeggPQM orepEgCKfrHO %EU

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The editor must know the name of the author of unsigned letters but will hold it in confidence. rn&" t^ovftTfe page 8, The Torch December 12, 2003 The good and bad of CTN motion Staff Editorial A controver­ administrators. sial motion presented The motion was hurriedly put together by At-Large Senator Rick Baue recommending to ensure it would pass across the desk of that Valparaiso University discontinue its contract Gillispie before he signed the renewal contract with the College Television Network failed at with CTN this month. This haste left many holes Monday's Student Senate meeting, and rightly so. in the research for the project, such as the admin­ CTN certainly does not appeal to every­ istration's opinion of the matter, alternatives to one, but regardless of personal tastes, if the CTN, or the ramifications of discontinuing the motion had passed it would have set a dangerous relationship between VU and CTN. While neces­ precedent. The reasoning for the motion was sary to preempt a contract renewal, the rush did­ based solely on personal ^^.^0., n't help the measure. opinions that CTN was in The issue: Student Senate The positive angle in noncompliance with the all of this is the extended Lutheran tradition of the failed a motion to "civilian" student involve­ university, and these opin­ ment in the issue. More stu­ ions were used as factual eliminate CTN from VU. dents came to last support in the motion's Ian The Torch Says: While the Monday's meeting than guage. The motion needed jr. j*. T we've seen in a long time, to contain more factual rea motion itself was flawed, soning for CTN's removal, bucking the trend of student apathy at VU. facts that are hard to come it resulted in student While the issue does­ by given the results of government at its best. n't seem to be the most Baue's survey. ^——•••••••••••^^™ "^^^^^™™^^^ pressing of VU concerns, Baue and supporters conducted their students who both enjoyed and took offense to survey of 263 students (approximately 7.1 per­ CTN's blend of local campus programming, cent of the student body) and found 45 percent of news, features and eclectic music videos filled those students - hardly a majority - felt CTN the audience seats and voiced their opinions, should be removed from campus. The survey, which is their seemingly forgotten rightat any which was distributed in Jester's at last Friday's Senate meeting: dinner time, asks leading questions about whether The nearly two hours of debate over the or not CTN actively "embodies the values of a motion was an example of student government at church-related university" (64 percent said it did its best. The senators, whether for or against the not) or "engage[s] cultural and religious heritage" motion, asked valid questions and a few actually (52 percent said no). Naturally, when faced with took the time to poll a large number of their con­ those questions, hardly anyone would expect a stituents, so as to vote in line with their opinions, television network to meet these standards, since thus fulfilling their role as a representative body. most television programming on all channels is One senator even abstained from the vote for entertainment value alone. because she had not polled her constituents and The survey neglected to address what did not feel a vote would necessarily reflect their purpose students felt CTN did have, how often views. It was a worthwhile conclusion to the they watched it, whether or not they found it Senate's semester, one that otherwise featured entertaining, what they found offensive or what just four other motions and a number of unful­ alternative means of entertainment they may be filled seats. interested in, all of which could have bolstered Baue's argument. Furthermore, Baue hadn't cor­ Staff editorials are written by an editorial responded with Vice President of Administration board selected from the staff of The Torch. and Finance Charley Gillespie, save for a single They represent the official opinion of the unanswered e-mail, and no guarantee was avail­ newspaper. able that the motion would carry any weight with \Letters to the editor Reflections on CTN decision take action to try to make our school a better place. the ideas and emotions contained in her heart and And even though Student Senate decided that it didn't mind. Moreover, for a women to be valued solely First, I would like to clarify our letter in the pre­ want to take actions that would be in the best interest on the basis of her physical allure to a man only fur­ vious issue of The Torch. The information in the letter of the students, hopefully this will not frustrate others thers the patriarchal institutions of our society and was ac'curate when it was submitted; however, by the from following in our footsteps. I hope and pray that only further smothers a woman's voice under the time the situation changed, it was too late to retract our actions will be an example and inspiration by shouting of men. I remember one video that particular­ our letter. which others will find the necessary courage to pro­ ly offended and disgusted me, in which a women was Second, even though I was disappointed with mote the well being of our school. lying on a bed (it seemed that she might have been Student Senate's decision regarding the College tied to the bed) and was basically having an orgasm. Television Network issue, there were two other things Carl Bear This woman was sweating and convulsing, and that I found especially disappointing. First was the VU sophomore because the camera was strategically placed above the anti-Christian attitude that many of the Senators woman (as if it was the man on top of her), the sexual expressed. Perhaps someone should remind them that Remove CTN, but not because of faith objectification of the woman was all the more appar­ Valparaiso University is a Christian institution and as ent and stifling. Needless to say, this was not a pleas­ such is obligated to uphold Christian values. Second On a rather dreary Tuesday afternoon, I was ant video to watch while eating my veggie burger. was the whole process of presenting the motion. After somewhat shocked and surprised to read that Student I understand that Senate has already ruled to the meeting, my colleagues and I felt that very few (if Senate had voted to reject the motion calling for the extend the contract with CTN and that my support for any) of the senators had any idea of what the issue was removal of College Television Network from our cam­ its removal may be coming a bit too late, but I'd like really about. We wished there had been some way that pus. However, I was even more shocked and surprised to offer this perspective as a reason to very seriously the senators could have been properly educated about to find out that a motion pending for such a removal reconsider not renewing its contract. Although I do not this issue. Instead, all Senator Baue could do was read had even existed. I didn't realize the opportunity to agree with the original arguments that CTN should be the motion and try his best to respond to the questions speak out against this network had passed until after, removed because this campus is Christian-affiliated and criticisms that were peppered at him. the votes had been cast, and I now wish I had been and should only promote programming reflective of this Christian tie, I DO believe that it would be better Finally, in connection to the CTN issue, I would more perceptive beforehand (Perhaps being holed up for Valparaiso University to truly value the "respect like to make some comments on the article by Ryan in front of a computer for hours on end to finish mega- for learning and truth, for HUMAN DIGNITY, for Adler, "Just a regular Joe with a regular job." He long research papers didn't help). Nonetheless, after freedom from ignorance and prejudice, and for a criti­ makes a very good point. I would like to think of talking to others about the issue and the reasons pro­ cally inquiring spirit" and therefore not endorse such myself and my colleagues as part of the second type of posed to remove CTN, I would like to offer my opin­ networks or organizations that operate to the contrary. people: those who are "very principled and grounded ions. CTN insults women and, more so, all human beings, in what they believe" and have "great traits of faith, I feel that CTN degrades and insults women to and I hope Student Senate might reexamine the honesty, sincerity, love of learning and love of life." the utmost. While eating, I do not enjoy watching removal of a station that promotes such degradation However, being someone who has these qualities is women prance around in hey-my-butt's-popping-out- and humiliation. not enough. As Mr. Adler concluded, these people of-my-shorts spandex. The objectification of women need to have the courage to take action. as sexual eye candy for the videos' testosterone-laden Marikka Pretz-Anderson My colleagues and I have done just that. We care men appalls hie, as I like to believe that a woman's enough about this university that we were willing to power lies not in how she looks to other men, but in VU senior i3

December 12, 2003 The Torch, page 9 A: couple of lessons learne Well, my time here at urge, advise and insist that anyone who has an opportu­ a fine governing body and that criticism of the struc­ Valparaiso University is wrapping nity to study abroad should do so without hesitation. I ture or the body itself is often unfair. It gets the job up. For some odd reason, I decided spent a fantastic semester in Washington, D.C. and it's done. Granted, not all senators are perfect, but for the to be extra motivated and graduate like a different country compared to Valparaiso. It was most part they are fine individuals who are working a semester early. I a new and interesting experience that I hard for your benefit. have obsessively The issue: VU has would have missed out on if I had Showing up to a class will make the class much checked DataVU stayed in Valparaiso. For example, I easier. Who would have thought? I'm not saying that Lukas Diaz and it looks like I a lot to teach its learned firsthand how useful mass tran­ you need to pay close attention at all times during will be fulfilling sit is as a designated driver and I also class, but as long as you are there you will pick up on TORCH WRITER students. all the graduating learned that I never want to drink or key points. I mean, even if you fall asleep during class requirements at the end of this semes­ Diaz says: Here are even see peppermint schnapps or at least you will have the chance to learn through ter. So, barring a last minute academic Aftershock ever again. Not to mention osmosis. Trust me, it's amazing the things you can breakdown, this will be my last Torch a few reflections on the fact that there were excellent learn sleeping in a class. Just consider it practice for column. Anyhow, I feel that I have what one student resume building opportunities there and the real world when you will have to show up to work learned several things about VU and all the serious learning that went on. everyday but maybe you won't want to work very hard. would like to pass this along to every­ has learned. Sure, it might be weird to leave campus Well, I am sure I learned some other things when one as sage advice or something-1 w—m—m»• ^^^m—^—m for a semester but it's worth it. Your I was here, but I really can't remember them. I certain­ mean, I must have learned something here, right? Well friends will still be here when you get back and it will ly never learned how to write proper. In closing I maybe. be easy to reintegrate into the campus. Trust me; go to would just like to say thank you to all the professors In order to benefit the lazy people who might not England or Africa or somewhere. Just get out of who tried to teach me something, to anyone who has feel like reading to the end of this column I will offer Valparaiso for a semester. You won't regret it. ever said anything nice to me and to the people who my most important piece of advice first. I recommend, I would also just like to say that Student Senate is read all the way to the end of my columns.

WBWiOFWsSSPESmJCTIOH Letters to the editor Judge Moore acted appropriately the efforts of those interpreting the past by painting yourself, what possibly could have happened? In it with the broad brush of political activism. There is 1962, the Supreme Court abolished prayer from the My old man once told me, "Son, you've got to validity in the fact that history is best told by those public schools and the next year abolished Bible stand for something or you'll fall for anything." who wrote it. reading form the schools. The results were simply After deciphering Lukas Diaz's conclusions in his Judge Moore no doubt knows that 52 of the 55 the consequences of that decision. So to counter editorial that Judge Roy Moore was not "acting like signers of the Declaration of Independence were your other arguments, Mr. Diaz, it's not about a a true Christian," I am lamenting the fact that his deeply committed Christians. He also knows the block of stone, it's the ingrained principles that father never shared this wisdom with him. Diaz stat­ completion of the statement "We hold these Truths formed and continue to shape our nation. People ed that his purpose was to provide a Christian analy­ to be self evident, that all Men are created equal," claim that "morals have changed." God makes sis of Judge Moore's actions. This would have possi­ because "they are endowed by their Creator..." He morals and He didn't change his mind. bly made for a great discussion if done with sound knows the founding fathers were deeply influenced So to you, Mr. Roy Moore, I salute and honor logical reasoning. by a biblical view of man and government with a your dedication to honor and stand by the laws that The first problem is that he simply tosses some sober understanding of the fallen nature of man. He you upheld for many years. You are a great example Bible verses out there to bring validity to one's pref­ knows the influence the scriptures had upon the for those who call themselves followers of Jesus erential stance. A basic guideline for biblical Mayflower Compact, Declaration, Constitution, cur­ Christ. I understand that your job was taken from hermeneutjcs always begins with recognizing the rency, oaths, the mention of God in all 50 state con­ you, but I am sure they did not remove your faith. context in which the author was speaking. From the stitutions and the Pledge of Allegiance. These When I reflect upon your life, the words spoken to context flows the true meaning of the text. When founders knew that such a system had to be under me by my father ring true. "Sometimes, you have to Jesus said beware of practicing your piety before the accountability of God. After close examination, stand for something or you will fall for anything." others, was he contradicting himself because one the concluding evidence is insurmountable that the chapter earlier in verse 16, Jesus says, "Let your "institutions of our society are founded on the belief Greg Tonagel light so shine before men, that they may see your that there is an authority higher than the authority of VU graduate student good works?" On the contrary, Matthew 6:1 speaks the State; that there is a moral law which the State is Guidelines for letters to the editor: directly to the Pharisees who were giving alms in powerless to alter; that the individual possesses order that they would look good. To correlate this rights, conferred by the Creator which government Letters may be e-mailed to torch.opinion#vaIpo.edu, verse with Judge Moore's actions is poor interpreta­ put in the Torch drop box (located in Schnabel Hall near tion. Or maybe Judge Moore is taking his stance the Torch office), or mailed to: The Torch But even if we generalize the meaning and because he has already seen the detrimental effects 35 Schnabel Hall infer that Judge Moore is doing this act for himself, of a paramount decision that led this country down a Valparaiso, IN 46383 we have done this man a profuse amount of injustice moral free fall. After this decision was made, there was a startling rise in teenage pregnancies (up 556 Written letters should include the author's first and last name and sig­ by misinterpreting the true motives of his heart. As nature; letters sent anonymously will not be printed, but letters may be the Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, Mr. percent) and venereal disease (up 226 percent). printed without the author's name at his or her request. Preferred length Moore obviously possesses a rich understanding of Family divorce had declined for 15 years; then it is approximately 400 words. Shorter letters and letters received by the the biblical influence upon our government. Many tripled each year since. Over 80 social indicators tell Wednesday evening before the next issue will be considered first The the same overwhelming story. You might be asking Torch is not responsible for opinions printed in the letters to the editor today have a skewed historical picture due largely to and therefore cannot accept letters in response to other letters. 1

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have some kind of remembrance of high school and college, my youth in Chelsea Oxton general," she said. 30 FEATURES WRITER And when students do percent choose to go ahead with the per­ of our entire Buzzing needles pulsing at manent drawings au corps, the business is from the skin. Ink etching colorful kinds of tattoos are diverse as VU students," he designs. Grimacing in pain. well. said. Tattooing is undoubtedly a Sophomore Corey Along with Culture memorable experience. Vandercook, who has a cross on Shock, there are two other tat­ Many students here at his right bicep with the words too and piercing establishments , Valparaiso University have Memento Mori inscribed above in Valparaiso, Kelly, Julie on paid for pain to get cute but­ and Carpe Diem below, said, McCool Road and Ruff House terflies on the smalls of their "It's kind of a motivation for me Tattoos close to campus on backs or masculine dccals to in my life in general. It reminds Lincolnway. Beyond me I'm not invincible." highlight their biceps. Valparaiso, there's a Almost all recount their Senior Jessica Dumanch's plethora of tattoo parlors experiences by saying tattoo of the Sanskrit symbol for to choose from. they went with someone yoga was also carefully chosen. And, of course, close to them such as a "It was important to get a there's always the best friend or sibling. tattoo that had some meaning for question everyone Many got nervous. me. I used to teach yoga and wants to know when that meant a lot to me." Some even fainted or it comes to tattoos: cried from the pain. But even with such signifi­ where is it? It But why have cance attached, getting a tattoo would be ridicu­ VU students spent can be pricey. This fact is espe­ lous to say VU cially true, for poverty-stricken students have a college students. preference for Mark Harstman, an certain areas. employee at Culture Shock, a But there are tattoo and piercing parlor in always those Valparaiso, explained their mini­ cliche loca­ mum rate for tattoos is $40, and tions, relevant sOme could cost into the thou­ to all who get sands of dollars. tattooed. $30 to $40 is probably the r/&Ci^ There's ill cheapest price you'd be able to Mv friend the trendy and I just find anywhere, and most VU small-of-the- students have spent well above decided to back location ) that amount for their decals. for women 1 Choosing where to get the I job done is important. Everyone freshman and the bicep 1 {/ ^ wants a clean parlor with a good for men. And %/ Sophomore reputation and trustworthy there are also artists. | Heather the long, hori­ Many VU students have zontal etchings found such a place in Culture * ho has a tattoo of along the upper Shock, located just a few min­ $M] .:C m0%C hincsc symbol with back and shoulders. : ; utes from campus down U.S. stars a Some VU stu­ Highway 30. Harstman sees nostalgic dents opt for a more university students often in the sons for go exotic locale, but no parlor. matter where tattoos are "Probably somewhere placed, there always *& «& close to seems to be something unique about them to their owners.

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December 12, 2003 FEATURES The Torch, page 11 TOME NINE THINGS ANY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW WHEN GOING THROUGH SORORITY RECRUITMENT Beth Wade TORCH CORRESPONDENT

By January, the beginning of Valparaiso University's formal sorority recruitment is hardly a secret in the freshman dorms. Accompanied by the ruckus of women filling out forms, photocopying pictures of themselves, moving back to campus early and holding earnest late-night dorm room conferences, it's hard to miss. Yet in spite of all the commotion, a certain amount of mystery surrounds the SPRING whole process. Though these women are probably aware that a "bid" is an invitation to join a sorority, and that a "potential new member" is a woman going through recruitment, there are many questions to which they have no answers. What really goes on behind the curtained ECRUITMENT windows of Scheele's first floor? Why did I have to turn in seven copies of my picture? As recruitment progresses, the questions often GUIDE become even more personal. If that girl didn't say "hi" when I passed her on the sidewalk, does it mean she doesn't like me? Why was my roommate not invited back to that sorority? What's so worthwhile about a sorority after all? Some of these questions are unanswerable. Others just need a little explanation from someone who has gone through recruitment on the other side of the process and have lived to see sorority life after it. The nine points that follow are an effort to give that explanation. Though my points by no means summarize the AAII feelings of all sorority women, they are brought to you by myself, by sisters in my sorority, and by independents who went through recruit­ COLORS: Blue & white ment, in hopes of making the events of Scheele's first floor a little more understandable. FLOWER: violet

sorority." Also, everyone in the Greek system is required to be in at OPEN Mono: "We live 1. DON'T PUT SORORITIES ON A PEDESTAL least one other campus activity, meaning that you're guaranteed to for each other" A case of Recruitment Nerves can be badly compounded by the still spend time with others outside your sisterhood. The system is fact that spring recruitment is so formal. But behind all the official set up to keep you involved with other campus organizations. procedures, don't miss the fact that these sorority members are fel­ TOB low Valparaiso students, and that they've spent weeks just getting 6. SORORITIES ARE MORE FUN THAN COLORS: Brown & Mode ready to welcome you. Also, there's a good chance that they're just RECRUITMENT as nervous as you are. They know that your thoughts about sororities FLOWER: Pink Carnation depend a lot on your experience in their chapter room, and they want Formal recruitment involves myriad international and campus rules OPEN it to be a good one. "We put a lot of effort into recruitment, and we that range from commonsense to bizarre. One you're sure to notice Mono: "Founded want it to go smoothly," said Rachel Reinke, former recruitment is the rule about silence, which bars sorority members from unnec­ upon a rock" chair for Gamma Phi Beta. essary contact with women going through recruitment during the week it's taking place. The lines are a bit fuzzy, but silence prohibits 2. THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A TYPICAL short talks on the sidewalk as much as long, intimate conversations. AAA The situations that the rules create are often strange, for sorority SORORITY GIRL members as well as you. So don't confuse the fun, friendship and COLORS." Silver, Gold & I don't know about other campuses, but in the VU Greek system, I support of normal sorority life with the stressful rules of recruitment. Blue have personally never met a "typical" sorority girl. Sure, some look Once you're in, you'll find out that there is no other time in the year like it on the outside, but once you get to know them, you usually with anywhere near as many rules as recruitment. FLOWER: Pansy figure out there's something else there too, like that they're setting 7. USE YOUR PEOPLE SKILLS ! OPEN MOTTO: "Let us the curve in one of their classes or that they're a really good listen­ steadfastly love one er. Other girls, you don't even have to get past the surface to know The first day of formal recruitment, every woman comes in contact that they're not sorority girls — the repeated outfit of windpants and with more than 200 sorority members. Each sorority hosts over 80 another" sweatshirt, as well as their apparent hatred of the interjection "like" women in the same amount of time. Even over the five days of are a dead giveaway. recruitment, this often does not amount to enough time to truly know someone. "I have, what, five hours in a day to get to know this girl?" KA 3. GRADES MATTER protested Julie Janacek of Delta Delta Delta. Because of this, many COLORS'. Green & White Both Valparaiso Panhellenic Council — the body governing sorori­ of the decisions made in sorority recruitment are based much on your ties on campus — and each individual sorority set forth minimum personal skills. Like a job interview or an audition, recruitment only FLOWER: White Rose gives you a very short amount of time to share your interests and tal­ GPAs that all new members must have. Unfortunately, no matter OPEN Mono: "Let us how much they'd like to have you as a sister, they can't give you a ents, to show a bit of your personality, and to let members see how bid if your grades are too low. And don't forget that this focus on both you and the chapter would benefit from you being a sister. strive for that which is academics continues once you get into the sorority. Sororities on the honorable, beautiful and VU campus have a higher GPA than the overall women's average, 8. ASK QUESTIONS highest." so if you're planning on doing nothing but partying for the rest of Ever tried to explain VU to someone who's never been here? It's your college years, a sorority might not be the place you want to be. often hard to know what you have or haven't explained well. The Yes, you're going to have fun, but your sisters will make sure you same is true with sororities; when women have been in the Greek KKT keep up your grades, too. system for a long time, they often can't remember what you need to know when you're just getting into it. They're going to tell you to COLORS: Light Blue & ask plenty of questions, so go ahead and do it. Asking questions 4. IT'S NOT THE COLLEGE VERSION OF A shows that you're interested and you're thinking seriously about the Dark Blue HIGH SCHOOL CLIQUE decision. Also, even though they have may a reputation for being FLOWER: Fieur-de-iis secretive, sorority women want to answer your questions. If there Buy into this myth and you'll miss the most important parts of soror­ are things they can't tell you, they'll say they can't tell you, but 99% OPEN Monor'Tradition ity life. Yes, sororities bring the close bonding that happens in these of your questions they'd be more than happy to answer. You might of Leadership" groups, but it brings many other things as well. It gives its members even find out that some of the things that you'd heard about sorori­ opportunities for leadership, both within the group and in other ties weren't really true after all. places on campus. It gives them practice with real-life skills like fill­ ing out tax returns for an organization, paying dues or fees to vari- Q Dp A \X npTIlVfTCT ITBO ous places, running orderly meetings and solving problems as a COLORS: Wine & group. The presentation and people skills cultivated in recruitment In formal recruitment, sororities cannot take as many girls as they and communication with those in charge of Greek life are useful in want. By the end of the week, they have to narrow down their list to Silverblue finding and keeping a job. Most of all, a sorority gives you a perma­ roughly one-seventh of the girls who went through recruitment. The FLOWER: Wine Carnation nent network of support to help you succeed, both in college and in good news that no sorority ends up with 80 new members; the bad the "real world." news is that a sorority cannot give a bid to every woman they would OPEN Mono: "Nothing like to have as a sister. If, at some point in the week, you are not shall tear us asunder." 5. YOUR SOCIAL LIFE IS NOT GOING TO BE invited back to one of your favorite sororities, take heart. You still have several options, each of them strong. Look into the sororities CONFINED TO ONE SORORITY left on your list. One might prove to be just the kind of sisterhood Sororities want you to go where you fit. That means that the soror­ you were looking for. However, if you decide to stay independent, COLORS: ity for you may not be the sorority that your best friend joins. But be proud of your choice! As you are probably already aware, the Red & Yellow never fear — this does not mean the end of your relationship. independents on this campus are a prestigious and fun group. But if FLOWER: white Friends can gain much from joining different sororities. Doing so you still want that certain sorority, then try, try again. There are sev­ Carnation gives you an intimate connection to another sorority, and another eral prominent members of the Greek community who didn't get whole group of girls. Laura Henselmeier, former president of into their organization the first time they went through recruitment. OPEN Mono:"Heiienic Gamma Phi Beta, said, "My best friend is a Kappa [Kappa Use the next semester to get to know the members better, and to let Cultures and Christian Gamma]. At first, that was disappointing, but now it's brought us them get to know you. Then, if you go through recruitment again, Ideals" even closer together and let each of us meet the people in the other's they'll already know you when you walk in their room. • -r-••••••-.^-yy- page 12, The Torch FALL SPORT: December

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The 2003 fall sports season saw two championship teams. The volleyball team won the Mid-Continent Conference tournament as well as the regular season title. In addition, the team set the school record for wins in a season with 27 and earned their first ever bid in the NCAA tournament. The football team won its first Pioneer Football League Championship since 2000, posting an 8-4 record and defeating Morehead State 54-42 in the championship game at Brown Field. The men's and women's basketball teams will look to uphold the success of the football and volley­ ball teams this winter sports season. The men and women were both picked to finish second in the Mid- Con preseason poll. The men's biggest challenge should come in Oakland University and the women's biggest challenge should come in Western Illinois. ecember 12, 2003 FALL SPORTS The Torch, page 13

(Top left) Seniors Marion Hansen and Heather Hynds set up the double block during a game at the Athletics-Recreation Center. (Football photos) Senior David Macchi experienced both the pains and the joys of being Valparaiso University's quarterback during his school record setting season. (Center) Junior Katie Boone looks to pass over Purdue's Shereka Wright during a 68-57 home loss at the Athletics Recreation Center to the seventh-ranked Boilermakers. (Bottom right) Freshman Betsy Rietema skies over Wright for the shot attempt during the same game with Purdue. (Center bottom) Senior Cyndi Norman sets the ball for her teammate during the Mid-Continent Championship game versus Oral Roberts. (Bottom left) Senior Kikas Gomes soars for the two-handed tomahawk slam. -fr"

page 14, The Torch FEATURE: December 12, 2003 C4 y/odal cM?el Mi/new CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS AROUND THE WORLD Alison Heitland Yvonne Lindahl TOR Kristin Thomas FEATURES WRITER s EDITOR St*we GERMANY RUSSIA The history ofJJprChristmas tree goes back even before the first Christmas, The celebrations for Germany begin on The day for celebrating the birth of baby le tradition as we know it comes from medieval Germany, there is evi- Dec. 6, the day of St. Nicholas. On Dec. 6, Jesus is a very holy day in Russia. i the ancient Egyptians have used evergreen trees as a part of reli­ all the children place a shoe or boot by the Christmas celebrations begin in gious ceremonies. fireplace. St. Nicholas, also the patron saint November when Advent begins. Romans used greenery to celebrate Saturnalia, a festival at the winter sol­ of children, then comes and reads each Russian Christmas is not in December - stice, and the Druids in Britain placed garlands above their doors to ward off evil child's "book of sins," which tells each it is held on the 7th of January. On spirits. Although earlier uses of the Christmas tree focused on pagan festivals, it child's misdeeds. If the child has been Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, became incorporated into the Christian celebration of Christmas when St. good, the shoe gets filled with candy. Russian families attend mass, then after Boniface converted Germany to Christianity around the year 1000. Supposedly However, if the child has been bad, the shoe morning mass, the main meal of the saint witnessed a group of pagans worshipping an oak tree, and when he cut it gets filled with twigs. On Christmas Eve, Christmas is served - lunch. Christmas down in anger, a fir tree sprung up in its place. before the evening feast, there is the pres­ is celebrated for six days and the tree is The significance of the Christmas tree perhaps comes from the perpetual life entation of the Christmas tree, thought to taken down at the end of associated with evergreen trees. The cross like shapes of the balsam fir branches have originated in Germany. The Christmas January after the day of may have also contributed to the popularity of that particular variety tree is a mystery to all the young because the Baptism of Christ. of tree. they are not allowed to see the tree before­ The tradition of decorating the Christmas tree is attributed hand. Trees are decorated with apples, to Martin Luther. He decorated the tree with simply lighted candy nuts, cookies, cars and trains candles in an attempt to emulate the starry sky over Carols are sung, a Christmas Bethlehem. However, since then, elaborate blown glass and story is read, and myriad other types of decoration have become popular. gifts are opened. Prince Albert, the German husband of Queen Victoria, was the first to place a Christmas tree and decorate it with blown glass ornaments in Windsor Castle in 1848. A.F.W. Woolworth brought the concept of glass ornaments to American Christmas trees in 1890 as the hallmark of their department store's Christmas fes­ tivities. The United States has been commercially sell­ ing Christmas trees cut from forests and Christmas tree farms since the 1850s. More than one million acres of land have been planted in Christmas trees. Currently, Oregon is the leading producer of Christmas trees - 8.6 mil­ lion in 1998 - although Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states, including Hawaii and Alaska. New Zealand does not have a tradition of snow and ice like North America. However, Santa still makes his way around the iisoorne towns. Each town has a parade dedicated to Santa consisting of brightly decorated floats. Occasionally, when it is hot enough, Christmas dinner will be eaten on the beach. The Christmas meal typically consists of food eaten in North America, though prepared a little differ- ently.New Zealanders dig a big hole in the ground and fill it with hot rocks. Then they fill up baskets with food hoist them over the hole and wait until the food is done cooking. On Christmas morning, there are presents under the tree and the rest of the day is filled with visiting family.

AUSTRALIA Christmas is celebrated in the heat of the summer in Australia. The traditions of North America and Australia are very similar. Dinner consists of turkey and ham and plum pudding. As in New Zealand, people have their Christmas dinner on Bondi Beach, while other fami­ lies spend time in their swim­ ming pools or play cricket. A tradi­ tion that belongs to Australia is Carols by Candlelight. On Christmas Eve at St. Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, hundreds of singers join in "Let There be Peace on Earth," and everybody in the congregation holds up a candle.

ARGENTINA Christmas time for Argentineans is spent in the summer as well. Most of their traditions stem from their Italian and Spanish roots. Pasta, mainly ravioli and capelletti, is a must at the dinner table, while presents are put under the tree on Dec. 24, not to be opened until midnight. At midnight, Argentinean fireworks light up the sky. -fr-

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Sif\ver be(fcs an dsi(\ver screen Holiday season brings Hollywood's best to theaters

"I want to see ['Peter Pan'] because I never want to grow up,"-said freshman Rob Adams. On Dec. 25, everyone will know if this film is worth taking flight to the theatre for. Hopefully, those who won't be impressed with the upcoming films will find the next one pleasing to the eye. The futuristic "Paycheck" stars Ben Affleck, Aaron Eckhart and Uma Thurman. Philip K. Dick, who also wrote "Minority Report" and 1981 's "Blade Runner," wrote the story "Paycheck" is based upon. Affleck plays a "reverse engineer" who has had his memory erased the last three years after he was hired to '"reverse engineer' something dealing with optics." The only thing Affleck has to help him understand why his memory was erased are 19 random items he left for himself in a safety deposit box. "Paycheck" is directed by John Woo, the force behind "Windtalkers," "Face/Off and "Mission: Impossible 2." If this "Paycheck" is anything like "Minority Report" or "Blade Runner," then it will defi­ nitely be cashed in. Christmas season is always special and will be remembered for many reasons, but the quality of holiday films released in the next few weeks could be what sets Christmas 2003 apart from other holiday seasons. Look for "Lord of the Rings" concluding, "Mona Lisa" smil­ Jon Bull Rings: The Return of the King" will hit theatres on Dec. ing, "Big Fish" swimming, "Something" giving, "Peter TORCH WRITER 17 to millions of cheering fans and critics. Pan" flying and "Paycheck" cha-chinging. "I want to see 'Return of the King' because it fin­ It's cold out, school is almost done, and Christmas ishes off the trilogy. We finally know what happens to is almost here. This means a variety of things: presents, Smeagol and Frodo," said freshman Matt Gresham. long car rides, annoying family members and movies. The film's predecessors have earned close to $1.8 The Christmas season has released some big films in billion in worldwide gross and took home six Oscars. years past and this year it is no different. "The Last The early buzz of "ROTK" is indicating that the third Samurai," "Big Fish," "Mona Lisa Smile," chapter may be the best of the three. "Something's Gotta Give," "Paycheck," "Cold When all is said and done, "ROTK" will probably Mountain," "Peter Pan" and "The Lord of the Rings: devour the box office this Christmas and the real battle The Return of the King" are only some of the films lead­ will be over second place. "Mona Lisa Smile" opens on ing the way this Christmas season. Dec. 19 and is aimed at a very different audience than "The Last Samurai" opened Dec. 5 to positive "ROTK." The female-driven film stars Julia Roberts, reviews and a friendly box office. The 19th-century epic Julia Stiles and Kirsten Dunst. Set at Wellesley College stars Tom Cruise as a Civil War veteran-turned-samurai in the 1950s, it tells of an art history teacher (Roberts) fighting modernizers in Japan and will surely have a trying to give the female students inspiration to not take lasting stay in theatres. a back seat in life. Only time will tell if luck is smiling New competition arrives Dec. 12 in the form of on this film. two major films: "Big Fish" and "Something's Gotta Several films hoping to unseat "ROTK" open up Give." The Tim Burton directed "Fish" stars Ewan Christmas Day. Among them is the epic "Cold McGregor and Albert Finney as a man who can't tell his Mountain," which is Miramax's follow-up to last year's life story without embellishing the details. Buzz on this Best Picture "Chicago." "Mountain" stars Jude Law, film is high and many are awaiting Burton's follow-up Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger and tells the to 2001 's debacle "Planet of the Apes." "Odyssey"-like story of a Civil War soldier (Law) who Something will have to give at the box office when deserts and walks to his home in the south to be with his "Fish" and "Samurai" find themselves against the Jack wife (Kidman). Nicholson-Diane Keaton comedy "Something's Gotta Another unlikely epic could fly its way to the top Give." The film is directed by Nancy Meyers, who dis­ of the Christmas box office and make everyone never covered "What Women Want" in 2000. With Nicholson want to grow up. "Peter Pan" will be retold this "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" opens Dec. 17 and is and Keaton on board, Meyers is sure to have made Christmas, this time with Australian director P.J. Hogan sure to be a big hit. It will wrap up the "Lord of the Rings" trilo­ "Something" good. directing. Jason Issacs will be trying his hand at Captain gy and finish the story of Gollum (above) and the other charac­ None of these films will likely stand up to the Hook and newcomer Jeremy Sumpter will star as the ters. Nicole Kidman and Jude Law (above left) headline the might of a returning king, however. "The Lord of the boy who never grows up. cast of "Cold Mountain," an epic tale set during the Civil War. Source sets crystal standard in radio Communicator award honors weather line promo

Andrew Bangert themed and plugged the weather hotline of the meteor­ was graded above a 90 on a scale of 100, earning it top ology department, was entered in the category for best A&E EDITOR honors. weather-related radio station promotion. "It's the exception to the rule," Wolf said about a But while WVUR is no stranger to awards, having college station winning an award over commercial sta­ The quality of The Source 95 can now be described won eight awards from the Indiana Association of tions. "We were one of very few college stations com­ as "crystal clear," thanks to a new, national award won Student Broadcasters last year alone, this is believed to peting against commercial stations." by the station. be the first time the station has garnered an award in a Valparaiso University's student radio station has The Source took home the Crystal Award of national competition. won a good share of awards in the past, but this latest Excellence in the national Communicator Award Audio "It's the first time the Source 95 has entered a one is not just another piece of hardware for the trophy Competition. The competition was a national contest to national competition," station general manager Drew case. honor excellence in audio communications including Wolf said. "We hope it will be a springboard for more "This award is something everyone involved with radio programs, news, commercials and promotion national contests." the station can be proud of," Wolf said. "I feel receiving spots. The Source won for its entry "The WVUR Especially noteworthy about the contest is its this award is an indication of where the station is head­ Weather Hotline." inclusion not only college radio stations, but commer­ ing, as the production of the station has continued to The 45-second spot, which was game show- cial, professional stations as well. The Source's entry excel and achieve new heights." m page 16, The Torch ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT December 12, 2003 jesse shale Singing the Christmas tidings

The Source 95 selects weekly the DJ to be featured in the DJ Spotlight. a* Andrew Bangert A&E EDITOR

According to Homer Simpson, everyone knows rock music achieved perfection in 1974. While prevailing views on radio seem to favor more recent music, "The Mid-Day Heat with JR" bucks that trend by reverting to the "golden days" of rock 'n roll radio. "Heat," hosted by Jesse Shale, aired Thursdays from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. this semester, but will return in the spring at a new time slot. The show features classic rock from "any artist you want," but favorites include the Eagles and Eric Clapton. Every day, one of the many artists in Shale's extensive catalog is featured with a block of music. "There's so much good music from that era," Shale said explaining his love for classic rock. "It's timeless." Shale promises an entertaining time to listeners, mirroring the fun that he has inside the studio. "I love the music I play, so I have a good time doing it," Shale said. "I think [listeners] will have a good time too. [The music] is good stuff." Shale also encourages listener requests, and pledges to get them on quickly. And for those who LEAH BUNK don't think classic rock is quite to their taste, Shale pledges that the music on his show is "good stuff." Members of the Gospel Choir sing during their Christmas Concert held If music, like wine, gets better with age, then "Mid-Day Heat" is certainly the connoisseur's Tuesday at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center as part of show of choice on the Source. Christmas celebrations at Valparaiso University last week. One of the highlights of the concert was a guest solo from evangelist Louisa Thomas. The concert, which featured Bible readings as well as music, was emceed by John Fountain.

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Source 95 'Improv'-ing Finals Week Top 30 Theatre-A-Go-Go offers a theatre study break December 4-10

Michelle Rossi present - you never know what is going to come Artist/Title TORCH WRITER out of someone's mouth - it's a big surprise," 1. Shins: "Chutes Too Narrow" Jerry Jascoviak said of the improv section of the 2. Negatones: "Snacktronica" It is only days before finals, so that obvious­ show. Jascoviak, a junior theater major, has been 3. Starting Line: "The Make Yourself at Home EP" ly means all Valparaiso University students should one of the students planning this part of Theatre- 4. Catch 22: "Dinosaur Sounds" be spending every waking moment this weekend A-Go-Go. Audience members will be invited to 5. Cordalene: "Blue" trying to fill their brains with a semester's worth partake in the night's participation-driven games, 6. Jack Johnson: "Thicker Than Water Soundtrack" of knowledge in a short amount of time. Please which range from the fast-paced "Sit, Stand, and 7. Death Cab for Cutie: "Transatlanticism" keep in mind that the key word is: should. But Lie Down" to "The Party Game" with a holiday 8. AFI: "Live at the Hard Rock Cafe" since laughter is always the best medicine and a twist to the random "Lines Game." 9. Outkast: "Speakerboxx/The Love Below" sanity-saver, Alpha Psi Omega has the perfect As part of Writing for Stage and Screen 10. G-Unit: "Beg for Mercy" opportunity for students who need a well-deserved requirement, Eheart, Bradi Kirkpatrick and Mike 11. Denali: "The Instinct" break from hours of cramming: Theatre-A-Go- Green each wrote a ten-minute scene. Theatre-A- 12. Coldptay: "Live 2003" Go. Go-Go provides them with the opportunity to see 13. Coheed and Cambria: "In Keeping Secrets of Silent The entire Beta-Iota cast of APO has their work performed in public during Saturday's Earth: 3" planned, practiced and perfected this entertaining performance. 14. Finger 11: "Finger 11" event of improv and sketch. Alpha Psi Omega is VU's honorary theatre 15. Duvall: "Volume and Density" "Everyone in APO will either plan or be in fraternity and also sponsors Shakespeare Under 16. Rilo Kiley Stuck on AM4: "Complilation" Theatre-A-Go-Go," said Steve Eheart, a senior the Stars in October, Performance Ball in 17. Blindside: "Drops of Fire" theatre/English major and APO president. "There December, Shakespeare in the Museum in 18. Something Corporate: "North" is student writing and performance in the plays. February, and Shakespeare at Barnes and Noble. 19. Pinhead Gunpowder: "Compulsive Disclosure" We also try to bring in people outside of APO in Theatre-A-Go-Go promises to be a laugh- 20. This Is Exploding: "This Is Exploding" the plays. We wanted to do more student-produced filled, entertaining event for everyone. Students activities but there was no time for a full produc­ are encouraged to come see their peers perform 21. Everyothers: "Everyothers" tion. Theatre-A-Go-Go has stage readings of stu­ and maybe even participate in an improv game 22. Six Parts Seven: "Lost Notes From Forgotten Songs" dent-written plays and improv." this Saturday evening at 7 p.m. at the Union 23. Ani Difranco: "Evolve" "Theatre-A-Go-Go is like a big Christmas Round Table. 24. Brice: "What Happens in Spacecamp Stays in Spacecamp" Ringing in the season 25. Snapcase: "Bright Flashes" 26. Buckra: "So Many Weapons" 27. Campfire Girls: "Tell Them Hi" 28. Mates of State: "Team Boo" 29. Lucky Boys Confusion: "Commitment" 30. Weakerthans: "Reconstruction Site"

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Source 95 CD Review This Week: The Shins Chutes Too Narrow

Eleni Kametas TORCH WRITER

Hailing from Albuquerque, N.M., the ultra-indie pop group The Shins have released their second full-length album, "Chutes Too Narrow." What started as a side project formed by James Mercer (singer/guitarist), Jesse Sandoval (drum­ mer), Marty Crandall (keyboardist) and Dave Hernandez (bassist) in 1997 has charged to the #1 spot on the Source 95's Top 30. The album has also charted at #6 on Billboard's Top Independent Albums and #86 on Billboard's Top 200. Their fame began when The Shins went on tour with Modest Mouse and caught the eye of Sub Pop's Jonathan Poneman. The suc­ cess of The Shins' debut album, "Oh, Inverted World," turned the indie rock underdogs into one of the most admired bands around, KAHT NORTH making the group's next album highly anticipated. Fans of The Shins were forced to wait two-and-a-half years for the release of "Chutes Freshman Kara Felde watches her music and waits for her cue to come in during the Handbell Too Narrow," and most would say it was well worth it. Filled with Choir's Christmas Concert last weekend. The handbell choir played a collection of holiday songs in the concert, which was one of a full slate of holiday activities scheduled at VU. Along with the hand­ harmonies and keyboards, "Chutes Too Narrow" includes some of bell choir, various musical groups participated in the annual Christmas Concert, including a show in the best songs The Shins have ever written, including "Saint Simon" Chicago, and the Gospel Choir also performed. Tonight, the annual Advent-Christmas Vespers is and "Mine's Not a High Horse." The album features more in-depth scheduled for 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. in the Chapel of the Resurrection. lyrics and rockier riffs. 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8. 2 South 85 8. Internacionale 85 • Pittsburgh wideout Larry Fitzgerald received the Walter Camp 9. Dominators 35 9. Phi Delt 85 Player of the Year Award after his 87 receptions, 1,595 yards and 22 touchdowns this season. Fitzgerald also holds the NCAA 10. Jumbo Shrimp 35 10. IIED 60 record for consecutive games with a touchdown at 18. He also took the Biletnikoff Award for the nation's top receiver. 11. Monkey Muscles 35 11. Sig Tau 55 Oklahoma's Jason White claimed the Davey O'Brien Award for the nation's top quarterback, and Michigan's Chris Perry brought 12. Shee-RAs 35 12. Phi Sigs 35 home the Doak Walker Award for the nation's top running back. 35 13. Freshman 15 35 13. Quiet Riot • The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant leads the Western 14. Solicitors 35 14.10 tied with 10 Conference of the NBA in all-star voting in a preliminary straw poll despite his ongoing sexual assault case. Voting will continue 15. Phi Beta 23 15. Lank 5th Floor 8 until Jan. 18. The Toronto Raptors' Vince Carter is the overall top *A11 scores reflected after indoor s.occe r season tournament completion. Compiled by rec. sports vote-getter for the entire league. December 12, 2003 •PORTS The Torch, page 21 Testing the conference waters Crusader men and women swim at Mid-Con conference swimming and diving championships Laura Medina trouble adjusting to the different TORCH WRITER workout styles, but we are all in a learning process here," said Though the Valparaiso Schneider. University men's and women's "They have adjusted well swim team is only through the to the style of training that I have first half of the season, they implemented," said Mundt. "It's placed fourth when they com­ a change in philosophy, and I peted in the Mid-Continent think they have taken that very Conference Swimming and well." Diving Championships hosted in "I expect to continue doing Indianapolis last weekend. well, despite the graduation of "As a whole, the team our seniors," said Schneider. competed at a high level," said The season continues after head coach Nathan Mundt. Christmas break, and fans can "They all did so well; I hate to expect to see great things in single them out because there 2004. was not one that stood out above "The dual meet season them all." continues through January," said The first day of competi­ Mundt. "The Midwest Classic tion, the women's and men's Championship is held the next to squads finished in third and last weekend in February. We fourth, respectively, against have time to prepare, and we Western Illinois, Oakland, have a good training base. With IUPUI and Centenary. so many different, events, we "It wasn't a very large have to work on individual meet, because not all Mid- instruction. Continent teams have a swim "I would like to see them [program]," said Mundt. "But it build upon what they have done was still very competitive." so far, a continuation of hard At the end of the day, the work. We had a fast last week men and women finished third and we are well on our way. It in the 200 meter medley relay. was a good indication at the end The men's team for this event, of the year to have a fast meet." consisting of freshmen Travers In addition to swimming Smith, sophomore David Kesler, well, the team will also include seniors Jeff Ewers and Sean diving in its competitions, but Conrin, had the second fastest they have yet to utilize it. time in school history at 1:37.02. "We had problems with In the 1,650-meter male divers and eligibility," said freestyle, freshman Dan Johnson Mundt. "The new female divers placed eighth and senior Neal are learning quickly. They Badgett tenth. Sophomore Britt LEAH BUNK should be able to compete next Nelson finished fourth for the Freshman Keith Aumend practices the freestyle in the pool of the Athletics Recreation Center. The men's swim team semester." women, while junior Maggie finished fourth at the Mid-Con swimming and diving championships. The Crusader women also finished fourth. This will be a good way for Kroemer ended in seventh and Oakland swept the champi­ records that will probably be "He is doing an amazing job, VU to place higher. sophomore Katie Ryan in 14th. onships for the fifth straight year held by [Smith] by the time he and I'm really impressed with "We did not have a diving "We swam exceptionally tallying 1,057 points in the graduates," said Conrin, a cap­ his professionalism. Without team at the Mid-Con meet so it well for this time of year," said women's events and 935 in the tain who is graduating this him, Valpo swimming would automatically put us at a disad­ Mundt. "We did very well in that men's. weekend. "Sophomores Bob have gone down the drains. Nate vantage," said Schneider. "I event being that we don't do it "We scored a considerably Schmidt and David Kesler are stepped up and filled [the] spot, think we could have placed sec­ very often." [larger] amount of points than continuing to play a crucial role despite the fact that he is a stu­ ond if we had a diving team." As the second day con­ last year," said Mundt. in the team's success." dent and being a head coach is a "We will score some points cluded, the women slipped one Smith began the final day As the season progresses huge time commitment." in that area," said Mundt. "Lots spot in the overall contest, while with second place in the 200- under Mundt's leadership, the Conrin is referring to the of teams have that, and we the men continued at fourth. meter backstroke in only team is learning to do things dif­ promotion of Mundt to the head lacked it." "There was better competi­ 1:57.69, and freshman Colin ferently, but for them change is coach position following the res­ The Crusaders return to the tion," said Mundt. "Oakland has Simpson turned out a fifth place welcome. ignation of Dan Carl prior to the pool on Jan. 8, when they com­ very talented swimmers from finish in 2:02.32. "The team has a great deal start of this season. pete against Hope College at the abroad. It was good for [the For the women, the 100- of respect for him," said Conrin. "I still think people have Athletics-Recreation Center. women] to see that kind of meter butterfly earned them the swimming." most points throughout the com­ "[The men] were consis­ petition. Sophomore Ashley tent and there is nothing wrong Seale finished second in 59.84 with that. They swam just as seconds while Schneider came well." in close behind her at 1:00.02. Going into the third day, "Our swimmers all the women had a good perform­ dropped time and swam very ance in the 200-meter freestyle well for this time in the season," relay. The team - freshmen said Mundt. "They swam just as Amanda Gregory and Allison fast if not faster. This is our first Clark, sophomore Leah rested meet, and we still have a Schneider and junior Daniella long time to go until the end of Trombatore - completed the the season. event in 1:41.79. "Everyone swam in at least In the 100-meter breast- three events," said Mundt. "If stroke, the men placed two peo­ they are willing to practice and ple in the top five. Ewers earned work hard, they should compete. a third-place finish with 1:00.06 For every swimmer, at least one and freshman David Peterson event was spectacular." placed fifth with 1:01.42. This particular competition The competition came to a allowed for team success as well close on Saturday, and both as individual achievements. squads ended with fourth place "The freshmen in particu­ finishes. The women tallied 522 lar are showing a great deal of Senior Sean Conrin practices the breast stroke during practice in the Athletics Recreation Center pool. The men's points and the men had 500. promise; there are a number of and women's swimming and diving teams will next compete against Hope College in a home swim meet Jan. 8. page 22, The Torch December 12, 2003 GROWING PAINS Men's basketball lets game slip away late against UW-Milwaukee 86-82 Long removed from the glory accolades to him for what he did days of Larry Bird, the for us tonight." Sycamores gave the. Crusaders Oppland added 16 points all they could handle, before VU and six rebounds as the team pulled out a 59-53 win. beat ISU on the boards 41-38. In this hotly contested Junior guard Ali Berdiel game, it was Gomes who came bounced back from his early up huge for the brown and gold season troubles, turning in seven in crunch time. With VU cling­ assists against just two turnovers ing to a slim 44-43 lead, the sen­ for the ballgame. ior forward essentially took over "I was just glad that we the game during the final five finally out-rebounded a team," minutes. After an ISU free said Drew. "I was very pleased throw, Gomes scored inside on a with our defensive intensity out spin move, then hit two three- there, and our offense will only pointers on back-to-back improve with this young team." Crusader possessions. After two The defense forced ISU more ISU free throws, Gomes into committing 16 turnovers scored on another post move and and a paltry 33 percent shooting nailed two free throws to extend from the field during the game. the lead to 56-51. He added the The Sycamores didn't help exclamation point to the victory themselves at the line, either, in the final minute by emphati­ shooting just 12-of-20. cally rejecting a shot attempt by "I thought we put our­ David Moss out of bounds. All selves in position to win that told, Gomes scored 12 straight game," said Indiana State coach points for VU and 19 overall, in Royce Waltman. "Not to take addition to providing a much anything away from the winners, needed sense of leadership and but we missed a lot of layups composure for the team. and easy opportunities inside "I just believed out there," that might have given us a dif­ said Gomes. "I knew that we had ferent outcome." to get this win, and everything The Crusaders will con­ just felt very good at the end. I clude a five-game home stand was open, and got some good by hosting Loyola University in looks." a 2:05 p.m. game tomorrow at "Kikas played so well the Athletics Recreation Center. down the stretch," said Drew. VU will then hit the road Dec. "You just can't give enough 28 for the Fiesta Bowl Classic.

KAHT NORTH Freshman Jimmie Miles goes hard to the hoop during Monday's 59-53 victory over Indiana State. The Crusaders lost the following game to UW-Milwaukee 86-82 to fall to 2-4 in the season. The men's team will return to action Saturday.

Eli Gieryna the backcourt three consecutive "I didn't prepare the team WARNING TORCH WRITER times against the Panthers' sti­ well for the zone that fling full court pressure, all Milwaukee played," said Drew. TO AVOID FUTURE LEGAL HASSLES, LET ; No one said growing up resulting in points for UWM. "That's great coaching by would be easy. After another Crusader turnover, [UWM head coach] Bruce ME JUST TELL YOU UP FRONT THAT And Wednesday night, that Page hit a short jumper to put [Pearl], and the lack of prepara­ fact became painfully evident in UWM ahead 77-76. tion was my fault." MY SANDWICHES ARE RIDICULOUSLY a contest against University of Seconds later, Page would Despite the loss, the team Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The tal­ sink a free throw to cap off a showed improvement in many ADDICTIVE AND YOU WILL DE POWERLESS ented but inexperienced furious 13-0 run that left VU areas over previous games. The Valparaiso University men's stunned and down 81-76 with 57 team shot better than 49 percent ONCE UNDER THEIR SPELL. basketball squad wilted in the seconds left. Miles hit a three from the field, and exhibited bet­ final minutes under intense pointer on the next possession to ter patience on offense. The — JIMMY JOHN defensive pressure from the pull the team within two, but the brown and gold also placed Panthers and dropped an 86-82 Panthers made 4-of-5 free three players in double figures, decision. throws in the final seconds to with Kikas Gomes scoring 19, VU held a one-point seal the win. sophomore Ron Howard tallying 15 and sophomore Dan Oppland advantage at halftime, and the "This was a team that NGIS BELIEVING teams see-sawed back and forth made the NCAA tournament last chipping in 14. Gomes also throughout much of the second season, and I think they are even added 10 rebounds and five half. After UWM took a 61-58 better this year," said head coach blocks before fouling out with lead with 12:25 remaining, the Homer Drew. "They can really 30 seconds left, one of three brown and gold used an 11-1 run press well and hurt you with Crusaders to foul out. tAW1 ,fAr to pull ahead. Freshman Jimmie both their offense and defense." "Milwaukee's expertise \* 2LL° ^ Miles provided a major spark In addition, the Crusaders shined through at the end," said during the stretch, scoring on didn't help their cause by turn­ Drew. "This is all about getting two layups and snaring two ing the ball over 14 times in the our younger guys, our nine freshman and sophomores, to steals as well. The Crusaders second half, after just five in the TRMET SANDWI' managed to push the lead to 74- game's first 20 minutes. They grow and become better." 65 with 4:15 left, their largest also struggled to find good shots The young team also dealt with growing pains Monday lead of the game. when UWM switched to a zone JIMMY But an old-fashioned three defense with 3:47 remaining, night, but found a better out­ 1608 E. LINCOLNWAY -548.9911 JOHNS point play by Dylan Page closed which forced the VU offense come against Indiana State, a DELIVER! VALPARAISO PflM the gap, and after a timeout, the well outside the three-point lines team picked to finish last in the COM Crusaders turned the ball over in and away from the basket. Missouri Valley Conference. wnKummm^mmmm

December 12, 2003 iPORTS The Torch, page 23

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Sometimes, it's hard to breathe in the VuCru. The sheer mass of humanity that gathers in the student section on certain nights can be downright suffocating. When you factor in the pep band blaring in your right ear, that drunk kid who likes to cuss in you left ear, the tall kid in front of you and the guy who thinks everything that our opponent does is either a travel or a foul, sometimes you wonder why students keep coming back. Why do they? Oh right, the unbridled energy and enthusi­ asm of the campus rallying around something and solid on-court product keep students occupied most Thursday and Saturday nights. Then there's those times where it's hard to stay awake in the VuCru. The lack of students at almost every women's game can be downright depressing. When you factor in the half filled pep-band on your right, the kid who is nodding off on your left, the kid chanting vegetable names with the band behind you and the two lost girls in front of you, you wonder why the athletics department even bothers setting up the temporary bleachers. Admit it - when you read the first line of the column, you thought of a men's basketball game. The VuCru describes itself as "devoted to Crusader basketball," or a "crazed professional fan." No mention of gender on the snappy t-shirts handed out every year. 19th-ranked Cincinnati came to the Athletics Recreation Center and there wasn't room for half a cheek in the student sec­ tion-. Seventh-ranked Purdue and their Boilermakers invaded the ARC a day later and came close to bringing more fans than VU did. The best atmosphere for a women's game this year was Dec. 6 during the Hoosier Classic. It was a game between Indiana State and Ball State. Indiana State had as big a student showing as VU, and both sides were more vocal than anyone at a Crusader basketball game has been. If Butler didn't have a men's game the same day, their students probably would have driven up here and drowned out our five regular women's watch­ JENN KLERV ers. Senior Cyndi Norman sets up the kill attempt for senior Heather Hynds during VU's 3-0 loss to Nebraska at the NCAA What makes our men's games better? Is it the dunking? No tournament in East Lansing, Mich. The Crusaders ended the year with a 27-8 record, the most wins in school history. one on that team can dunk with someone on the same side of the Huskers began to pull away and satisfying end to a magical sea­ court as them. Is it the shooting? Because the VU men are as had an 18-12 lead when son for the VU volleyball team. inconsistent as you could ask for from downtown and makes free •V-BALL Nebraska committed an attack This year's team set the school throws as well as Christ College students interact with the oppo­ site sex. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 error and Moulton picked up a record for wins in a season with kill to cut the lead to 18-14. 27 and had four players named to The women's team shoots the ball well, has a good inside 10-4 run. However, VU would never get the all Mid-Continent game and plays defense that no one is safe from. This year's Sophomore Lauren closer than that. The Crusaders' Conference first team. Senior team really has all the components of something special. The Moulton got things going with a blocking defense collapsed and Cyndi Norman was named Mid- team has Suzie Hammel sniping from three point land like few kill off the hands of Elmer, fol­ several attack errors spelled Con setter of the year, junior Sara in VU history ever have, Jenna Stangler breaking out big time as lowed by a Westling hitting error doom for any chance of a come­ Silcox was named conference the best all around player on the team and Katie Boone making and a Mikos ace, and the back. The Crusaders' dream sea­ libero of the year and Carin you stop and wonder, "how did she make that pass?" or "how Nebraska lead was cut to 16-15. son ended with an Anna Schrad Avery was named coach of the did she end up with the ball after that play?" A Schrad kill momentarily kill to the middle of the floor, and year and gave birth to her first It's truly remarkable that a team that has gone to the final stopped the Cornhusker bleeding, VU fell 30-21 in the final game. child. eight of the WNIT and the NCAA tournament in consecutive but Nebraska's Michelle Lynch Norman was very "The thing I'll remember years, can draw so few fans. But who am I kidding - the students served into the net. impressed with the play of most about my time here is that are too busy studying on Saturday afternoons and saving CTN With Nebraska clinging Nebraska. the team was family," said senior on Monday nights to help a team that may just need a small onto an 18-16 lead, senior Sarah "They are a great team," Heather Hynds. "It's so impor­ boost from the crowd once and a while to push them to great­ Schmalz picked up a kill, Lynch she said. "They have a lot of tant to have that because I won't ness. was called for a lift and height and power and great have a team anymore. I'll have Westling's kill attempt went into defense to back up their offense." my friends." the net to give the Crusaders their Robinson led VU with ten "Once I get home and don't Opinions expressed in Hit and Run are solely those of the first lead of the entire match at kills, while Moulton racked up have conditioning to go to, the author and not necessarily those of The Torch. To contact Ed 19-18. With the sizable VU con­ eight kills and four blocks. fact that the season and my career Schillingcr, e-mail [email protected]. tingent on their feet arid roaring Norman tallied 26 assists in her here is over will begin to set in," at the Jenison Field House, final game as a Crusader, and said Norman. "There are so many The Crusaders overcame Schmalz and Robinson double- sophomore Katie Bova and jun­ memories with this team. We are their deficiencies by shooting blocked Nebraska freshman ior Sara Silcox each had 11 digs an extremely close team, so it •B-DAY 54.7 percent from the field and Kelly Fautsch, and Husker head in the loss. will be hard not having them CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 hitting 14-of-22 second half coach John Cook called timeout For Nebraska, Schrad and around every day." shots. Dionne Goodwin led the with the brown and gold holding Mancuso had 15 and 14 kills Five impact seniors are State Classic, 74-67 over Bulldogs, who fell to 2-5 on a 20-18 lead. respectively. Jennifer Saleaumua graduating but the future is still Butler. It was Stangler playing the year, with 14 points and However, coming out of the totaled 15 digs and freshman bright. Four top-notch recruits strong again with a career-high eight rebounds. time-out changed the entire com­ Dani Busboom had 25 assists. will don VU's brown and gold 22 points and seven rebounds The Crusaders look to plexion of the game.. With the VU led Nebraska in the digs uniforms next year and the stand­ to lead the way while junior move above .500 for the first Crusaders still holding a 22-20 category 50-49, but the out sophomores Moulton and Meredith Baugher dropped in time since the end of last sea­ lead, Nebraska went on a 10-0 Cornhuskers dominated the Mikos will return. The seniors of 16 and snagged six boards of son when they host the Loyola run, including four VU hitting Crusaders in attacks (60-29) and this squad reached a goal that her own. Ramblers at 2 p.m. Sunday. errors, three Nebraska blocks and in hitting percentage (.321-.073). was put forth to them four years The win was not without VU will then take the two Dani Mancuso aces to end The brown and.gold were out- ago and made the NCAA its sour moments, however, as road for contests against the game, 30-22. blocked 11-7 but committed no Tournament. Oral Roberts may the VU defense turned in what DePaul and Miami of Ohio on Game three started with the service errors in the entire match. very well reach the top of the Bruce called their worst defen­ Dec. 21 and Dec. 30 respec­ Crusaders jumping out to a 4-2 Nebraska had seven aces but conference again next year, but sive performance dating back tively before beginning the lead, but Nebraska was too much committed twelve service errors. for the Crusaders, a base and a to the start of the 2001-02 sea­ Mid-Continent conference sea­ for the brown and gold. The It was a disappointing, yet1 precedent has been set. son. son against Oakland Jan. 3. /" VU Sports \.?.fr.9I.9p93f^h Volleyball Women's B-Ball VU 0 VU 86 Nebraska 3 VALPO IPFW 60 Men's B-ball Swimming VU 82 VU Men 4th UW-Milwaukee 86 Dec. 5 - Dec. 17 VU Women 4th BIRTHDAY GIRL GETS WISH Hammel drops five three-pointers and 19 points on IPFW to lead women's hoops to victory 86-60 Andy Viano my shots," Stangler said. "When TORCH WRITER I start shooting better, I get more confidence so the shots keep Suzie Hammel hit five going in." straight first half three-pointers Kathryn Knoester played a on her 22nd birthday to lead the strong game on both ends of the Crusaders back to .500 with a floor coming off the bench, scor­ 86-60 win over Indiana-Purdue ing twelve points and shutting Fort Wayne at the War Memorial down Amy Gearlds after she Coliseum on Wednesday. scored eight quick points with "That was vintage the senior on the sidelines. Hammel," associate head coach Junior Meredith Baugher Steve Bruce said. "She's fun to chipped in eight points and eight watch when she has that stuff rebounds and freshman Tamra going." Braun played another solid The senior sharpshooter game inside, scoring a career finished with nineteen points on high eleven to go along with 5-of-6 three-point shooting, with seven rebounds and three something her teammates love blocked shots in just 19 minutes. too. Coach Bruce recognized "We feed off Suzie a lot what a valuable asset she is off when she gets hot," junior guard the bench. Katie Boone said. "We grab the "We have four healthy momentum and start to get posts (Stangler, Baugher, Braun pumped up on both ends of the and sophomore Mayella floor." Kuikhoven) right now," he said. But while the offense was "They're so competitive in prac­ cruising, shooting an even 50 tice, I think it pushes them all to percent in the first half, the play a lot better." defense struggled early for the Geneva Murdoch led the second straight game. With 6:03 home team with 20 points and to go in the first, the Crusaders seven rebounds while Gearlds trailed 32-29. From there, the and Courtney Nicley chipped in defense buckled down and for 12 apiece for the Mastodons, the next 10:09, the Mastodons who shot just 8-for-23 in the sec­ did not make a field goal while ond half and were outrebounded VU built a comfortable 51-36 40-26. The Crusaders shot an lead. impressive 49.3 percent for the "We pride ourselves on our Senior Suzie Hammel slices into the lane during a game earlier this season against the Reebok Lady All-Stars. game including 9-of-21 shooting defense," Bruce said. "It's what Hammel led the Crusaders in scoring with 19 points in a game against IPFW that fell upon the date of her birth. from three-point land. we want to be known for so hang around a little while longer native scored seven of her 18 13 field goals and snaring seven The win pushed the brown there's not a lot of motivation and cut the lead to 52-40 before points during a six-minute boards to go with those 18 and gold to 4-4 because on necessary. We knew it was too junior Jenna Stangler got hot stretch to begin the decisive run. points, something she attributes Saturday they picked up win easy for them early and we and paced the Crusaders during The team's leading scorer this to the basics, like putting the ball number three in the Hoosier stepped it up." an 18-4 run that put the game out season, Stangler had another in the basket. The Mastodons would of reach. The St. Michael, Minn. fine all-around day, hitting 8-of- "I'm just making more of see • B-DAY page 23

THIS WEEK IN Volleyball season shucked by Nebraska TORCH SPORTS... Goliath Nebraska sweeps Crusaders in three games to conclude winningest season in VU history Ken LaVicka Playing in the school's most part it was exciting," said run, with Mancuso and sopho­ TORCH WRITER first-ever trip to the NCAA senior Cyndi Norman. "We had more Melissa Elmer coming up HIT AND RUN.. - women's volleyball tournament, nothing to lose, so it felt good to with two kills each to close out Almost everybody knows VU (27-8) fell to Nebraska (27- go out and have fun against a the Crusaders in game one, 30- ... PAGE 23 the story of David and Goliath. 4) in three games, 30-19, 30-22, great team." 19. In the spectrum of sports, it is 30-21. The entire match was Game one started with a In game two, Nebraska MEN'S HOOPS. used a lot to describe games closer than the score indicated fired up Crusader team locked jumped out to a 6-3 lead before where an underdog goes up with the Crusaders playing equal up at four points apiece with an inspired Crusader team came against a powerhouse and does­ to their nationally ranked foe Nebraska before the back and made the second game ... PAGE 22 n't stand much of a chance. Last nearly the entire match except Cornhuskers went on a 9-4 run quite a contest. The Crusaders Friday evening in East Lansing, for three crucial runs; one in behind four kills from Dani tied game two for the first time SWIMMING.. Michigan at Michigan State's each game that buried VU. Mancuso and took a 19-12 lead. at 9-9 on a Robinson kill, but Nebraska finished second VU wasn't through however, Nebraska jumped right back and Jenison Field House, the ... PAGE 21 Valparaiso University's volley­ in the Big XII and was extreme­ with sophomore Liz Mikos and when senior Marion Hansen was ball team played David while ly upset with not being chosen to senior Michelle Robinson each blocked by Nebraska's Anna ninth-ranked Nebraska played host the first two rounds, a priv­ tallying kills to cut the Schrad and Sara Westling. The INTRAMURALS. >. Goliath. ilege that was given to a much Cornhuskers' lead to 20-15, but Cornhuskers held a 16-12 lead Goliath came out victori­ lesser team in Michigan St. Nebraska proved to be too much until the Crusaders went on a ... PAGE 20 ous, but David left a lasting "We were a little nervous in the first game. impression. before the game, but for the Nebraska went on a 10-4 see • V«BAIlPflgg2i