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North Park University’s Student Newspaper Volume 84, Issue 5 Friday, 03 October 2003 DiversityPress focus leads to new TOMORROW: dean’s position NP Choirs Make Alexandria Taylor assumes role of As- Their Debut sistant Dean for Multicultural Student Emily Nelson Development. Campus News Editor his Saturday night will mark the year’s first choral con Emily Nelson cert at North Park. The Chamber Singers, University Campus News Editor TChoir, Women’s Chorus and Gospel Choir will all com- bine their talents to present what is sure to be a memorable and unique event. iversity has long been a One anticipated highlight of the evening is an eclectic mix focus at North Park, and of songs performed by the University Choir highlighting dif- the creation of a new D ferent music styles from around the world. These selections staff position for Alexandria were chosen in an effort to emphasize a variety of music styles Taylor proves the University’s from different cultures under the theme “Our Community: commitment to this issue. Tay- The World.” lor has worked for North Park The concert will culminate in a combined performance of for nine years, and is now ~ Alexandria Taylor the premier of an original composition by North Park’s own North Park’s first Assistant Assistant Dean for Multicultural Rollo Dilworth entitled Witness for My Lord. The piece will Dean for Multicultural Student Student Development ~ be directed by Chamber Singers’ Director Lucy Ding, ac- Development. She is especially courage a new vision for what “not necessarily just getting companied by Dilworth, with a solo by Women’s Chorus qualified for this position be- diversity - and community in what a particular group wants, Director Melissa Foster. cause she has a Master’s De- the presence of diversity - but making sure that all the The concert will be in Anderson chapel at 7:30 tomorrow gree in Multicultural Education mean. The idea is to promote a groups can be a part of the pro- night. It is free for North Park students with ID, $5 for fac- and has worked within the Cen- vision of diversity involving cess.” She emphasizes that ulty and staff, and $7 general admission. ter for Africana Studies here at people of all races and cultures within such a diverse popula- North Park for six years. working together to form a pro- tion of students, all voices must Along with her impressive ductive community, as opposed be valued and heard, and if any Anderson Chapel , 7:30 p.m., qualifications, Taylor also has to just promoting unity within one group is not included the inspiring vision for different races or student orga- community cannot fully func- Saturday, October 4, 2003 multicultural community on nizations. see “Dean”, page 4 our campus. She hopes to en- Taylor says her mission is Students take in the great outdoors Baseball fever is here! The Cubs are tied 1-1 with Dan Carlson the powerhouse Atlanta Braves going into tonight’s game 3 of y this time last year, the the National League Division attention of sports fans Series. Bon campus had made Cubs fans at North Park the smooth transition into NFL have an optimistic outlook for mode, focusing on the Bears or the team. Vikings. Football is not in the “The Cubs will win in 4,” forefront this year, however, said Ahkeem Waterford ‘06. for one simple reason. “I’ve been following them all The Cubs are still alive. season, and they look strong This is the same Cubs team going into the playoffs. I think that has not won a World Se- they will play Boston in the ries, let alone a single playoff World Series.” series, since before the First Jon Anderson, ’04 agreed. World War. This is the same “What could possibly be better Cubs team that has made the than a Cubs-Red Sox series? postseason only four times Neither one has won it in so since the Second World War. long, that would just be amaz- That degree of futility is the ing.” Photo Courtesy Dr. Linda Vick main reason why Cubs fans This year’s postseason is Molly Emerick and April Leach, junior Biology majors, were among the students to venture nationwide are so excited especially sweet for Cubs fans, to Richardson Wildlife Foundation last weekend for some lessons in wildlife and nature. about the team’s recent suc- which are arguably the best and Here they participate in the Foundation’s seed-collecting for the season. Students on the cess. see “Cubs”, page 4 trip included members of biology classes and the NPU Green Team. 2 Viewpoints Friday, 03 October 2003 The Art of letters. want to thank you for the differences, as well as race. tion. We praise our Creator God Communication cover story in the North Many scholars bring together and give thanks for the good- IPark Press last Friday, on the areas of race, class, and sex ness of creation. Yet we con- Life lessons from the Gay-Straight Alliance re- in exploring the ways we “put tinue to condemn some parts of the land of failure emerging at NP. Your article others down.” creation as wrong or bad. The gave us some history and re- Church history is full of ex- feelings of self-condemnation Megan Gilmore ported on the recent meeting of amples of the ways women and guilt we engender in per- Editor-in-Chief the group. We need to be able have been subjugated and kept sons who largely have had no to talk openly about our atti- out of church leadership roles, choice in their sexual orienta- tudes toward the reality of the largely because of the gender/ tion is really inexcusable. admit it. I am a failure at differences that exist in the area sexual differences. It shouldn’t Best wishes to the BiGLASS times. I make some bad de of sexual orientation and to ex- surprise us that LGBT persons group. Icisions. I think I am clever amine the latest research, too. have had—and continue to when I really am not. But We can’t do that if we are afraid have—the same treatment. It is Pauline M. Coffman, Ed.D., hey! I’m only human. to even broach the subject. Di- an area that needs to be lifted Director, School of Adult Perhaps one of the biggest versity as a topic needs to in- up for discussion and reflec- Learning of these mistakes (literally) derstood my point… clude our gender and sexuality was my “editorial” last week. Secondly, though, is a les- You all saw it – one huge son for all of us: when you Letters to the Editor are your responses to articles in the paper and events around campus. Letters black page of North Park have something to say, and must be submitted by Tuesday night of the week you wish them to be printed, and may be NO MORE Press with the words “and you want people to step up than 350 words in length. Letters may be edited for grammar, content and space available. E-mail you?” emblazoned in size 100 and listen, speak in a com- letters to [email protected] or mail them to the Press, Box 10. Trebuchet MS font. I knew mon language. Yes, please All letters must be signed and dated by their author(s). what I was talking about. write to the newspaper in Some of you “got it” as well. English. As much as I would Calm down, I’m not placing like to, I don’t read Spanish blame or saying you’re stupid or Arabic or Congolese flu- if you didn’t – you just don’t ently. But more than that, tell i’ve got the conch. know what I was thinking people what you want them when I wrote it. to hear, don’t leave it all open Serving God or Society? I say this was a mistake be- for interpretation. Be precise, nation, and of course the wait and an assortment of Bob cause it violated all rules of concise, and understandable. Sterling Silva Haukom editorial journalism ever writ- That’s how dialogue takes us for the train itself. Now this Marley greats that hits me, and ten. What’s the point of writ- places. part of the eL experience is my I would feel as if I am letting ing something and publishing And it all begins with a least favorite, not because I am down the music muse if I don’t it, trying to get a point across, voice, and the guts to exer- impatient or because I have to throw a couple of bucks into if no one has any hope of get- cise it. I know many of you pee, but it is because of the their hats. Or maybe it’s be- ting your point because you have opinions (hopefully you people who come and ask you cause I am a Christian. don’t communicate it? The all do…); there are things you for change. The marginalized, When I walk by people who blame here is on me. want to bring to the collec- the needy, the helpless. have nothing and I was blessed But as in almost every mis- tive attention of the people Now we are advised to not with so much, I feel the need take-making situation, I have who walk in and out of your give any money to these people to help. I am filled with com- learned an important lesson or life every day (figuratively because the majority of the time passion for these people. two. First and foremost, I will and literally speaking). So they use it to purchase drugs But society tells me not to never print size 100 Trebuchet my question the becomes: if and/or alcohol. That’s what help it could be dangerous. MS font again. I feel like if I you want people to listen and ne of the perks of living they tell us anyways. But some- True, but God tells me to love had used Comic Sans or an- understand all sides to what- in the great city of Chi- times I have to dig down deep my fellow man. I am then faced other widely-recognized font ever story you have to tell, Ocago would definitely into my pockets, pull out the with the dilemma of who to lis- maybe, just maybe about 7 shouldn’t you help them out have to be the eL. A train where change that I was fortunate to ten to. more people would have un- by speaking up? stops aren’t that far from your have left over that night and You all are probably think- residence, that get you to and toss it into their Styrofoam ing, “Listen to GOD!!!” Advisor: from places in a reasonable Dunkin Donuts cup. Wouldn’t we all like to say Press Staff. David Wilson amount of time, and it doesn’t Why sometimes and not all that’s who we listen to in these Editor-in-Chief: cost an arm and a leg to ride the time you ask? Perhaps it’s moments? The reality of it is Megan Gilmore Quasi-Campus Life/Any Other (maybe only a week’s worth of the signs they hold “Vietnam we are scared and too worried Assistant Editor: Things That Happen Guy laundry if you are a poor col- Vet…please help,” or “Spare about what will happen to us. Emily Manning (Editor): Luke Halvorsen lege student like myself). change…God bless.” Maybe That’s society’s voice. Campus News Editor: 3225 W. Foster Ave. But like most things in life it’s the speech that they have But let’s think about that Emily Nelson Box 10 Sports Editor: the eL has its downfalls. The prepared days or weeks in ad- person. No pride left and all Chicago, IL 60625 smell of urine or barf (the lat- vance that they ramble off to they want is a couple of bucks, Scott Hanson Phone: (773) 244-5618 Pulse Editors: Fax: (773) 244-5551 ter usually making itself evi- my friends as we exit the down- something that we all can spare Carissa Esmon [email protected] dent during the week of Ger- town Starbucks, coffee in hand; now and then. What does that Joe Schupbach man fest), those creepy people or maybe its their memoriza- person think? Who does that Layout Assistant: The views expressed herein do Jake Eisele not necessarily reflect the views who stare at you so hard you tion of great songs like “My person want you to listen too? Business Manager: of North Park University, any consider getting off at the next Girl,” “Under the Boardwalk” Society or God? Amanda Hasse North Park students or faculty, stop even if it isn’t your desti- Random Task Person: past or present, or of the North Jacqueline Lankford Park Press. this week in pictures... Rapper Ghostwriter per- formed an original rap, “Cottage Grove,” at The Ultimate CollegeLife on Sunday. Frisbee Team Extend won their bracket at the 3rd The Carlson Annual Crazies were at it Hucktoberfest at again, making an University of appearance at the Wisconsin- women’s volleyball Whitewater this game Tuesday past weekend. night. Friday, 03 October 2003 Viewpoints 3 Stereotypes, Economics, CUPOLA Psychology, and... Dating CONVERSATION proached, but this is a complete you are left in a quagmire of Luke Halvorsen cop out because the same is true signals that are harder to deci- vice versa, and because of the pher than, well, nothing really. Which faculty members would you ’m a senior, and I’m a single societal stereotype, probably Females are that damned con- like to see on a male. Now, I know many of even more so. We cannot have fusing. One female alone can Iyou might gasp at this state- a modern society that functions never seem to give off a distinct Roommate’s Revenge date? ment, but believe it or not, its based on a stereotype formed display of interest, its always true. Now, why, you might ask, centuries ago, including a time lost in a jumble of crisscross- is a statement such as this even when formal male fashion in- ing signals, so that by the time possible? Well, let me tell you cluded a wig. it is received, no one knows if that I, too, marvel at its very Now on to the topic of Eco- it actually got to where it was existence. Therefore, I will sit nomics. The ratio here at North going because there are all down with you (if indeed you Park does not allow for women these other things that block are sitting, but you may stand to idly sit by their computers and hide it. if you wish, though I have a waiting for a guy to IM them Now, you must realize that I feeling that my opening state- for a date. Supply and demand am not placing blame solely on ment may have caused a weak- requires women to take a more the female body of this campus. Cal Katter ness in your knees) and discuss active role if they intend to The point of this article is not what the root of the problem have a date for the upcoming to say that the female view is & Sarah Park. truly is. weekend. For example, if I wrong, but rather to say that it ~Eric Hedberg Many people on and around alone were to decide not to go is skewed. In order for the dat- campus can quite certainly re- out for a weekend that would ing life of this campus to suc- member at least one instance mean that at least two ladies ceed, females must take a larger where a girl has complained here at North Park would be left role in seeking out their desired about not having a date for the without dates. quarry; if they do, and if men weekend; let me just say that I, It’s even worse for the low- work at it as well, then every- too, find this a travesty. So est class of students, Freshman. one will be happy. Women will many beautiful women around We are the supply, and we are have dates, and men will have campus and no dates, sad, a in demand. Because there are two. shame I tell you. But although so few of us, and probably even much of the blame is placed fewer of us datable, (which will Editor’s Note: For direct refu- upon the shoulders of the males probably now include me be- tation of this article contact Mr. on campus, just as much – if cause of this article) the women Halvorsen at x5889 not more – should be taken up must earnestly seek out males by the females. around campus, to make sure Society and stereotypes have they snatch up a good man be- led to the males being blamed fore he is taken by the other eli- for this strange “Boring Week- gible bachelorettes around end” phenomenon, but more campus. importantly, economics and Next, we come to the topic Carol Martin & Ron Dluger psychology focus the blame of Psychology, the female brain ~Gunay Mammadova & Elisha Strong directly on the females. First works in ways that men will off, we must denounce the male never understand. When a male stereotype of initiation. Fe- is interested in a female, every- males may complain that they one can tell. However, if you take great joy in being ap- switch the situation around, my turn. Commuter’s Revenge? even if I had wanted to partici- Christina Azcoitia community at this university pate, the fact that I did not even – don’t leave us out! have an option kind of bummed So I guess that I’m going have a question for all of me out. What if I knew two fel- to have to let it slide this time. you. Think back to last low students who I thought Just keep this in mind: if we John Born and Erin Leinweiber Iweekend: Did you have a would be just absolutely perfect are not taken into consider- ~Jim Rose & ladies good time? Ah, yes – many of for each other? I’m new to this ation next time, many of you you participated in a campus university – what if I myself may find yourselves faced event entitled “Roommate’s wanted to be sent off on a free with North Park’s very first Revenge,” where you were ei- date with my possible soul “Commuter’s Revenge,” and ther set up on a blind date, or mate? Unfortunately, several let me tell you, it definitely you coordinated a blind date other commuters and I may would NOT be about dating. for a roommate. Or something have missed the opportunity to Muahahaha! of that nature. meet the man or woman of our The reason that I bring it dreams. Thanks a lot, guys! up is because of this – clearly Ok, so maybe I’m not quite [well, judging from the title as upset as I let on. Excuse me anyway], this activity was ex- for being a bit of a drama clusively reserved for campus queen. I do, however, think that resident students. As a com- when the next Roommate’s muter, I felt extremely left out Revenge date rolls around, that for having been disqualified there should maybe be a way from the festivities. First of for commuters to get involved. all, I was not even aware of It was just last week that I was Gavin Dluehosh & Jill Adams the event itself until right be- going on about how darn im- ~(Kerry Herdegen) Dana Fritz fore it was to occur. Secondly, pressed I was by the sense of (Peter Dombrowski) 4 Campus Friday, 03 October 2003 And today’s history lesson... construct it better than the reigning European nations. Thanks to the Enlight- Jennifer Ryan & Gloria Prowell enment, inspiration and recognition of new achievements grew. Also, “the antagonism and bitter feelings between the American creoles elcome to Latin American History month! If you are anything like and those Spaniards born in the Iberian peninsula who came to Latin America me, this phrase is probably rather intimidating- and why? As shameful either as government administrators or in private enterprise (peninsulares) Was it is for me to say, in all honesty, I am not “in the know” about helped” to inspire the movement. Latin American history. So, as a kick-start to all the festivities, I figured a Other immediate causes (among other reasons), such as the Invasion of brief (really brief) rundown of the history of Latin American history would be Spain and the War in Mexico pushed the Latin American citizens into the in order. showdown. The term, “Latin America”, refers to 20 free republics, including: Argen- The republics that make up Latin America did not easily gain their free- tina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Repub- dom overnight. There are pages upon pages of Freedom Fighters who dedi- lic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, cated (and even lost) their lives, fighting for this cause. Individuals such as: Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Simon Bolivar, aSouth American revolutionary who led independence wars Freedom was won from colonizing countries- mainly France, Spain, and in the present nations of Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, and Portugal in the early 1800’s. People have always been fighting for their free- Bolivia; Miguel Hidalgo, who led struggle for Mexican independence; Agustin dom- its true. But, there were also other major reasons behind the push for de Iturbide, who declared southern Mexico’s independence from Spain in 1821; Latin American freedom, other than the obvious answer of common human Jose de San Martin, who led the fight for independence for Chile and Peru; equality. and Dom Pedro, who declared Brazil’s independence. Hispanic Heritage Month The fights for freedom in America- Latin Americans saw the success that is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. Christina Martinez, student could a colony could achieve against their ruling oppressor. This, in a sense, president for LASO says, “We want our voices to be heard, and we will not inspired the freedom fighters to realistically consider revolt. Taking on this only use Hispanic heritage month but the entire school year to accomplish sort of “if it worked for them, it can work for us” attitude certainly fueled the this.” Here at North Park, we should take this month as an opportunity to push for freedom. learn about and engage in Hispanic heritage. You can continue to celebrate Latin American countries saw that they could build their own society- and our differences by attending both on campus and citywide events. Dean tion. to encourage dialogue about di- The benefit of having a versity and the problems that Don’t miss FIESTA LATINA! strong multicultural commu- can come out of it, such as rac- Don’t miss FIESTA LATINA! nity goes beyond being effec- ism. Taylor encourages stu- Friday, Oct. 3, 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. tive as a whole; individual ef- dents not to “overlook racism fectiveness is important, as or avoid problems that hurt or Viking Hall well. “We need to be broaden hinder the community,” and our view and vision of includ- adds: “We can be one as a fam- tickets: $5 ing people, thus empowering ily, but even in our own family who we are to our own com- we have disagreements. We munities,” Taylor says. She also have to get people to under- stresses the idea that we have a stand that you don’t have to be School is more than just class valuable opportunity afforded afraid to talk about race issues, North Park’s ternship applications is No- service. Students will be re- us when we become a part of that’s a part of our culture.” vember 1st. Next, a networked quired to be at their internship community with people of Taylor asserts that her over- internship program team of faculty and career plan- sites for at least 15 hours per other races or cultures: we can all goals are threefold: “En- helps students ning services help the student week, along with writing in learn about other cultures, and lightening students about their learn outside the decide from an extensive data- their journals. Depending on thus learn more about our- history and cultural identity, base of over 400 available in- the faculty, internship and area selves. This happens when we engaging students in a discus- classroom. ternships in many different of interest, there are also other “understand that [other cul- sion and communication about fields. The Campus Coordina- assignments and requirements tures] come out of a history and their experience in race and di- tor of Internships, Charles at the faculty’s discretion. Ul- Emily Manning a purpose and find similarities versity, educating on the issues Olson, asserts that we have an timately, the hard work and ef- and engage in other peoples’ that affect us.” These may seem Assistant Editor internship available for every fort pay off, says Olson, be- cultures to find commonali- like big goals, but one can’t major offered at North Park. cause “pre-professional experi- ties,” she concludes. help but believe that someone re you making the most Our relatively massive data- ence is what employers are The fact remains that within with the knowledge and energy out of your college edu- base is due mainly to the re- looking for. All other things a blended society there are of Alexandria Taylor may be Acation? Are you looking sources available to our unique being equal, if two equally-edu- bound to be some differences just the person who can pull it for an edge that will help you position as a small, Christian cated applicants are vying for and conflicts. Taylor sees her off. move into a desired job or po- liberal arts college in a great, a job, the one with the intern- new position as an opportunity sition? North Park students are big city. The database runs the ship gets the job over the per- fortunate enough to have at gamut of internship programs son without the internship.” Cubs their fingertips the programs and includes internships all For more information on in- and professional guidance to over the city of Chicago and the ternships and other services, longest-suffering fans in all of sports. Both Waterford and Ander- provide these very things, in the whole United States. students are encouraged to visit son have made sacrifices directly related to the Cubs recently. form of internships. Once desired internships the Career Planning Services “I skipped class to watch Game 1,” said Waterford. “There North Park offers a well- have been chosen, students website at http:// were six or seven of us packed in my room watching it.” equipped internship program, must contact the sites them- www.northpark.edu/career/. A “I’ve gotten up at 7:30 a.m. twice in the past week to get Cubs and a system of networking selves with a written expres- quick click on the Internships tickets, and I rarely wake up before noon,” said Anderson. “It administration to help each stu- sion of their desire for an in- link will bring up viable infor- ended up being pointless because I never got through, although dent find an appropriate and ternship. Resumes are sent out, mation, including a ten-step my brother did. He’d better give me a ticket.” personalized internship. and interviews are conducted. internship program procedure The Central Division champ’s record of 88-74 is a huge turn- Acquiring an internship Finally, a final decision about that will prove very helpful. For around from last year’s mark of 67-95, when they came in 5th in does involve a procedure- stu- where the student’s internship students seeking appointments the division. dents can’t just earn credit for will be performed is made. with the Career Planning Ser- “Dusty Baker (the Cub’s new manager) is the biggest reason, a part-time job. Firstly, there is After an internship has been vices or the Campus Coordina- by far,” said Waterford. “He sticks by his players, and gives an application process. This established and started, there is tor of Internships, give Heidi them confidence. There’s no way we would be in the playoffs year’s deadline for spring in- an academic component to the Doyle a call at extension 5737. without him.”

Friday, October 3 Saturday, October 4 Sunday, October 5 Monday, October 6

8 p.m.-12 a.m.- Fiesta Latina 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Admissions 8 p.m. - COLLEGELIFE- Bart Campolo 10:30 a.m.- University Chapel: Presentations FOCUS WEEK: Poverty Bart Campolo 6:30-8 p.m. - Women’s Soccer Team Parents’ Day 7:30-9:30 p.m. - Fall Choral Concert Friday, 03 October 2003 Campus 5 •ty er Six Weeks • Critical Realities • Our Faith • Our World pov• Speakers • Concerts • Discussion • Engagement focus. The state of being poor, lack of the means of providing material needs or . comforts Unproductiveness, infertility: the poverty of the soul, Monday, October 5 - 10:30a.m. Chapel @ Anderson Chapel - 8:00p.m. Panel discussion @ Mag 1 Tuesday, October 6 - 8:00p.m. Java Jam @ Java Haus

Wednesday, October 7 - 10:30a.m. Chapel @ Anderson Chapel - 8:00p.m. Movie “Dark Days” @ Mag 3 Introducing guest speaker Bart Campolo • Bart Campolo founded Mission Year along with Thursday, October 8 his father, Tony Campolo, five years ago. According to their official website, - 8:00p.m. www.missionyear.org, they reach out to the inner- Ashley Cleveland Concert city community through teams of dedicated @ Anderson Chapel residents, serving their community in schools, hospitals, as well as other practical means.

• Before Mission Year, Campolo founded Kingdomworks Urban Youth Workers Conference, an organization promoting unity and communication Featuring Christian performer Ashley Cleveland among urban youth workers, as well as the Kingdomworks summer program, Mission Year’s predecessor.

• Campolo also serves as national representative for Compassion International. He is a popular speaker at conferences, youth gatherings, and college campuses across the country and overseas.

Up & Coming Focus Weeks Novemeber 16 - Mission with Stacey Foster January 25 - Race with Dr. Betances March 14 - Faith with Brian McClaren April 18 - Environment with Steven Bounma-Prediger

Tuesday, October 7 Wednesday, October 8 Thursday, October 9 Friday, October 10

5-7:30 p.m. - School of Education 10:30 a.m. - University Chapel: Bart 10:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Royal Round Table 8:30 a.m. - 5 a.m.-Korean Symposium Open Campolo Coffee 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.-CATLA Fall Meeting 10-11:30 p.m. - Senate Meeting 3:30-6 p.m. - MACD Advisory Board Meeting 12-1:30 p.m. - Royal Round Table Lunch 8-9 p.m. - FCA Meeting 6 Pulse Friday, 26 September 2003 When the music hits you feel no pain, so hit me with music but what I got was something melting-pot of hip-hop, soul, accomplishment and further her band, supreme music near revolutionary. Both jazz and R&B. Anything convinces every listener that program, entitled big as a artists have created separate goes on this , and this Outkast has broken through berry. Let me start out right that personally fit their feeling leaves a musical every musical barrier into a away by letting you know that styles and characters. They do landscape so full of color and realm all their own. the singing on this album is not not sound anything alike, possibility that it will take done in Karen’s squeaky voice except for the sonic current much more than one listen to that we have to come to love that carries both visions to a completely understand all the on TV. Instead, Megan blows

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An Outkast album has Matthew Broderick and in the big as a berry EMaybe it could buy you Songs such as always meant something more long-running hit musical a decent meal, an eraser from “Ghettomusick”, “Bowtie”, than your average CD, but “GREASE” with Rosie the campus bookstore, or just and “The Way You Move” Speakerboxxx/The Love Joe Schupbach O’Donnell. The Listener will a whole lot of abdominal pain rock as hard as any in Below transcends any pre- also note that this CD is one courtesy of ARA. For me, Outkast’s collection, yet there conceived notion that could of the most random collections $11.99 took me to the farthest are also songs devoted to ever be imagined. While ou may know her as of songs. The playlist is made reaches of hip-hop when I politics, religion, family; separate in their styles and Karen from NBC’s hit up of a diverse range of music, used that money to buy the topics usually taboo in today’s voices, the connection Yshow Will & Grace, including the rough edgy new Outkast double-album mainstream hip-hop. between the two members is but off the set Megan Mullally sounds of the track ‘bathroom Speakerboxxx/The Love Andre’s album, The Love still unmistakable. Seeing the is taking a stab at venturing window’ and the popular Below. I expected a lot from Below, is a departure from one two elements separated only into the music world. She has favorite ‘danny boy’. It is the duo of Big Boi and Andre’, solid genre of music into a adds to the luster of each just recently put out a CD with quite the musical hodge continued on page 7 Friday, 26 September 2003 Pulse 7 Music reviews continued from to make a quality album minus the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, page 6 his four band members? And and the Total Experience Pulse Calendar podge. Fortunately for if it turned out well would it Gospel Choir. Reynolds, Megan, it effectively displays spell the end for the Dave made popular by his work with her talent. Fortunately for the Matthews Band? Many ardent Matthews on Live at Luther 10/3 Friday album, it works. Her fellow fans even speculated that it College, and Anastasio, of Brew & View band members support her could turn into the pop tragedy , bring the album to 28 Days Later 8pm (Mon, Tue & Thurs); 108 min talents quite well and have the that Everyday, their fifth another level with stirring The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 10pm (Mon, Tue & skills to, like Megan, span studio album, was. guitars. Anastasio’s electric Thurs); 111 min several genres. The songs Thankfully, within the first guitar on “Grey Blue Eyes” Vic Theatre at 3145 N Sheffield Ave, just west of the weave a web of a sweet and few minutes of listening to has a haunting simplicity that Belmont stop. $5 for all movies and a rowdy crowd. stinging eclectic journey Matthews’ first album, Some leaves the listener with a Remember, 21 to brew, 18 to view. Make sure to bring a exploring human relationships Devil, these fears were laid to calming reassurance. The government ID! and introspection. Mullally’s rest. He has managed to create string arrangements from the voice soothes the soul and an amazing solo album that Seattlemusic Group are rich lightens the heart. It is the strays from the typical sound and add power to songs like 10/4 Saturday perfect CD for a Saturday that most fans associate with “Too High” and the acoustic Spunk afternoon. the band. Stepping away from arrangement of Checkout this dramatic approach to “Zora Neale Hurston’s the feel good jam-band music “Gravedigger”. The smooth tale of black life in the ’20s deals with contemporary cultural that Matthews is often sound created by the orchestra issues of abuse and misconception”. At the Congo Square associated with he uses the blends perfectly with Theatre Company at 7:30pm. Tickets are $10-$15, call the album as an outlet to release a Matthew’s lingering voice. box office at 312-492-9359. slightly darker, more This small break from the emotional side. The tracks Band proved take you through a range of to be a successful venture as 10/5 Sunday emotions in an unhurried Matthews’ album soars with Ballroom Dancing manner. They seem to ask you arresting vocals, provocative Two left feet? A boyfriend or girlfriend to impress? Well, to and let the music lyrics, and beautiful then checkout the ballroom dancing lessons at the Photo courtesy of amazon.com resonant within you rather instrumentals. Even with the Willowbrook Ballroom. Lessons are $12 and go from 2- Dave Matthews than pushing you through the critical and commercial 5:30pm. For more information call 708-839-1000. album for a quick musical fix. success of Some Devil, fans Carissa Esmon Even with the absence of need not worry about Carter, Boyd, LeRoi, and Matthews cutting the ties with 10/6 Monday Stefan, Matthews managed to his bandmates. This venture Maniac Monday hen Dave Matthews employ musicians for his has allowed Matthews to Good song, good band. Listen to the Bangles today. first announced he latest venture that perfectly fit explore another range of his Wwas going to make into the album. Adding to the musical prowess so that he can a solo album I admit I was project were , rejoin the band ready to pour 10/7 Tuesday skeptical and a little , the new life into their next musical Window on the West: Chicago and the Art of the New concerned. Would he be able Seattlemusic Group orchestra, creation. Frontier, 1890-1940 The Art Institute of Chicago presents this exhibit on the American West through the eyes of Chicago artists and patrons. Displaying works from Frederic Remington, ConcertLine Hermon Atkins MacNeil, Walter Ufer, Victor Higgins and Georgia O’Keeffe. The exhibit only lasts until the 13th so make sure to catch it. Museum hours are 10:30am-8pm, and Dates Band Venue Price Time don’t forget Tuesdays are free! 10/3 Hot Hot Heat The Vic $15 7:30pm 10/5 Mos Def Metro $27.50 10:30pm 10/8 Wednesday 10/8 Dashboard Congress $19 7pm Party! Confessional Theatre You, yes you, can be part of the Wednesday night craziness in 10/8 Switchfoot Metro $12 7pm the North Park Press Office. Because its always a party in here. Bring food, we like that. 10/10 Death Cab for Cutie Metro $13-15 9pm 10/11 Howie Day The Vic $15 7:30pm 10/9 Thursday 10/17 Relient K The Vic $15 7:30pm Discovering Chimpanzees: The Remarkable World of 10/24 Gov’t Mule The Vic $26 8pm Jane Goodall Like apes? Well if you do boy do I have the right way to 10/24 Guster Aragon $25 7:30pm spend your Thursday! The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 11/1 Mya House of Blues $31.50 7pm located at 2430 N. Cannon Drive, is currently housing an 11/5 Phantom Planet Metro $15 7pm interactive exhibit on the furry animals. You can look forward to learning “how to move and talk like a chimp in 11/7 Dropkick Murphys Congress $12 6:30pm ‘the chimp forest;’ compare the 12 families of primates; see Theatre field notes, photographs, video clips and other artifacts 11/9 Damien Jurardo Schubas $10-12 9pm documenting Dr. Jane Goodall’s research of chimps in Gombe in the past 40 years; and study successful Make sure to check all dates and times before you attend the show because they are subject to change. environmental initiatives her work inspired.” And here’s the Let’s all go to the movies… best part, its free on Thursdays! Last week’s top 5 10/10 Friday 1) The Rundown Oktober Fest at NBahri Rhythms 2) Under the Tuscan Sun If you like world music NBahri Rhythms is right up your 3) Underworld 4) Secondhand Lions alley. Friday night they will be having North African Night 5) The Fighting Temptations Opening this week with 2 live music groups. The show begins at 8:30pm and is Duplex $10 for students. NBahri Rhythms is located at 4726 N. Out of Time Lincoln Ave., for more info call 773-878-2575. School of Rock 8 Athletics Friday, 3 October 2003 Rowers rule in Iowa Editor’s Ramblings of NP crew team gets their first race win of the year in Des Moines. the Week Scott Hanson reporting The highlight of the weekend came from the Why? Because he The Crew Team, North Park’s youngest Mixed Open 8 boat made up of Eric can. athletic program, started off their 2003/2004 Christensen, Matt Kelly, James Schwann, Will season in brilliant fashion with a strong Mejia, Jessie Wormington, Karen Ebner, Anne Scott Hanson showing at The 20th annual Head of the Des Lindahl, Monica Mitchell, and Coxswain Sports Editor Moines Regatta. The North Park Crew Team, Lauren Alvear. The Mixed 8 won their race a club sport for men and a varsity sport for with a time of 19:23. The race was neck-and- women, competed in 5 events in The Regatta: neck with St. Cloud State University finishing It’s a Miracle on The Men’s Open 4, Women’s Open 8, Women’s just one second behind North Park. North Side, the Cubs have Lightweight 4, Mixed Open 8 and Women’s The Women’s Lightweight 4 boat also had finally won their division! Open 4. The Vikings faced stiff competition a strong weekend, finishing 5th in their race with The disturbing thing about from all over the Midwest including the a time of 23:54. The Women’s Lightweight 4 the whole evening that they Universities of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and featured Coxswain Caitlyn Green and rowers clinched was watching Sammy Sosa, Kerry Wood, and Tulsa. Conference Rivals Augustana and Beth Holmertz, Monica Mitchell, Leah the rest of the Cubs struggle through post-game interviews Wheaton were also included in the field. Albrecht, and Annika Saftstrom. because they had champagne in their eyes. What kind of person really wants to have alcohol dumped all over their face right after have achieved the goal they have worked towards all season? The priceless moment came when This week in North Park sports Kerry Wood, while talking to a FOX reporter after the game had to stop mid sentence and mumble, “hold on a second…it burns pretty bad.” 10/4 Volleyball at Wheaton Invitational If any of you heard Rush Limbaugh’s Comments on Donovan McNabb you probably agree with me in that 3:30 PM ridiculous political analysts have no business working for ESPN. 10/4 Football at Illinois Wesleyan 1:00 PM The producers at Fox must have gone crazy. Instead of airing Baseball Playoffs which they have rights to, they 10/4 Men’s Soccer vs. Concordia decided to run a two hour finale of “Paradise Hotel”. The descision to show the cheesiest and raunchiest show ever at North Park 3:00 PM over The Great American Pastime makes about as much 10/7 Volleyball vs. Augustana sense as anything John Madden says on Monday Night Football. at North Park 7:00 PM Lastly, I would like to thank the higher powers in the dorms for having sattelite TV installed. The entertainment 10/1 Women’s Soccer at Benedictine addition ends my streak of 272 days of Burgh Hall residence withouth access to ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 4:00 PM Classic, and The FOX Sports Network. NPU “Extend” fairs well on the road NPU’s ultimate point. However, North Park in their own end zone for a prevailed by playing hard score), and Andrew Casavant frisbee team enjoys defense and scoring twice and Ian Barbo also rang up a fall season success more to put Wheaton away for few nice points. Drew Rholl, good. The win against sidelined with a mild Doug Ishsikawa Wheaton brought North Park’s concussion, continued to lead overall record against the team with intensity and North Park’s Ultimate Wheaton to 2-2. Overall the leadership. Frisbee team, “Extend,” weekend was a successful one The best moment of the traveled to Purdue University as North Park walked away weekend came from diaper for their first tournament two finishing 6th of 13 teams. dandy Lee Edwars. With the weekends ago. Over the This past weekend, North disc flying out of bounds, course of two days Extend Park packed up once again and Edwars caught the disc, and in battled against Big Ten headed to UW Whitewater. mid-air threw it back into the schools such as Purdue, This was the best weekend of end zone to Doug Ishikawa for Indiana, Illinois and Ultimate North Park Extend the score. This play is simply conference rival Wheaton. has ever played. With some known as “THE GREATEST” North Park finished the key players missing because in the Ultimate world. weekend with a 3-3 record of injuries, Park still stayed In the two days that Park beating Wheaton 15-12 and strong and passionate until the played they left Marquette, both Purdue teams with scores end in every game. “Extend” (beaten twice) Madison West, of 13-9 and 13-4, while losing became a zone defensive team Eau Claire and U.W Stevens both games to Illinois 13-7 and over night, simply shutting Point crumbled in “Extend’s” 15-4 and a tight game to down offenses with strong wake. With an overall Indiana 13-11. defensive play from Erik weekend record of 5-2, North The highlight of the Anderson, Jon Jenkins, Evan Park stormed ahead and weekend was, of course, Kolding, Dan Carlson, Danny finished 3rd out of 20 teams. beating Wheaton College. In Williams and Dan Reynolds. The 3rd place finish brought Photo by Anders Johnson the game against Wheaton, Doug Ishikawa recorded the home the team’s first trophy Freshman forward Nick Bruckner works past an Park jumped off to an early team’s first Callahan point and a winning record of 8-5 for Illinois Wesleyan defender in the Vikings’ 3-1 start but Wheaton battled back (which is catching the disc the year. victory over the Titans last Saturday. to make the score 13-12 at one thrown by the opposing team