October 9, 2009 Volume 97, No. 7 The Voice of Taylor University since 1913

LIFE&TIMES Faith challenges divorce rates rates.’ Well, I have no idea where Taylor alumni they are getting that idea.” commit While Taylor does not collect Union’s architect honored exact data on the divorce rates “Goshen College honored Orus to lasting of alumni, surveys suggest they Eash, designer of our student marriage have a lower divorce rate than union last weekend.” the general population. A&E By Stephen Groves Co-News Editor “What you find is that if you have an intrinsic faith, which means that you have a personal “I do.” relationship with your God, then The two words impact those that percentage of people who who take wedding vows for a get divorced drops to about 10 lifetime. percent,” said psychology pro- Where in the world is However, what is the real fessor Steve Snyder. “If people Sufjan Stevens? commitment and sanctity of go into their marriages thinking “Looks like Michigan’s own sing- these words? Do Christians, and er-songwriter has been keeping that it is sacred and that it can- Taylor alumni, take their vows himself busy despite a standstill not be broken, and they grow in seriously, or do they follow the of new material.” their faith, then the percentage trend of the rest of the popula- again drops in the single digits.” OPINIONS tion, with nearly 50 percent of Josh Miller Surveys conducted by Taylor Nick (’09) and Amber (’10) Estelle wash dishes together Wednesday night. marriages ending in divorce? suggest that alumni take their The assertion that Taylor riages seem to be fairly success- themselves Protestant. spouse. faith seriously and would likely alumni divorce at a high rate is a ful, surveys frequently point out “These people are not what “People who can say, ‘This fall into these categories. Over popular rumor around campus. the fact that Protestants do not Taylor would consider to be in a person is my best friend, and I 85 percent of Taylor alumni “Every three or four years,” have a much lower divorce rate devout form of Protestantism,” share everything with them – from the 2005, 2003, 2001 and sociology professor Steven Bird than the rest of the population. he said. not because of the emotional 1999 graduating classes report- said, “this comes around when Bird explained this statistic as Bird also stressed the impor- throes of the relationship, but ed weekly church attendance. The media of Christianity someone says, ‘I heard Taylor being attributed to the wide va- tance of building a meaningful While Taylor alumni mar- “‘Veggie Tales’ aside, Christian alumni have really high divorce riety of people who would call relationship when looking for a See MARRIAGE, page 2 media is largely unknown out- side the Church. It can’t really help but be unpopular.” Caucus encourages reconciliation IN BRIEF Speakers raise us, to do the same for others,” DeYoung has served in both na- During today’s keynote ad- we align ourselves with. These Intramural soccer Chambless said. tional and international settings dress, DeYoung will focus on the identities can be cultural, de- Today is the deadline for in- awareness and This year the theme of the to promote peace, reconciliation human identity of Jesus, how nominational, social, etc. When tramural soccer registration. discussion for caucus is “Identity.” Chambless and social justice. As one who his divinity interacted with his our identities create distance Forms are available at dorm students emphasized the uniqueness of has experienced the joy of rec- human character, and how his from others or cause division, front desks and at the KSAC each person’s identity. “It’s been onciled relationships in his own identity affected his ministry. Christ calls for reconciliation.” front desk. Completed team By Hannah Warstler my experience on campus that life, DeYoung hopes to impart After the address, students can Workshops begin just after forms and payments are due Staff Writer many white students don’t feel the passion for restoration to head over to the Union to con- the keynote address, and anoth- tonight by 11 p.m. There will be like they have a cultural identity. others. tinue the discussion over cof- er round takes place after lunch. Starting this afternoon and no roster changes allowed after No, you do have an identity to “When students graduate, fee and a performance by Keith “We wanted to include a lot continuing through Saturday, the submission deadline. share,” she said. they are entering a world that is Flye, an acoustic soul artist from of local speakers,” Chambless Taylor’s second annual Chris- Internship Opportunity Chambless was excited to in- rapidly growing in its diversity Fort Wayne, Ind. said. “Reconciliation [is] not just tian Caucus on Reconciliation Pacers Sports and Entertain- vite Curtiss DeYoung, professor and complexity,” DeYoung said. On Saturday morning DeY- a thing for people who travel.” (CCOR) will show the need for ment (PS&E) is hosting its an- of reconciliation studies at Beth- “We all need to understand our oung will address discovering Seven workshop presenters reconciliation at a local level. nual Inside the Front Office el University (Minn.) to partici- identity and that of others so our own personal identities, will speak from their own expe- Missy Chambless, director of seminar. The seminar is sched- pate as the keynote speaker. that we can navigate the social which serve as a springboard for rience on topics that include rec- American Ethnic Student Pro- uled for Friday, Nov. 6 from DeYoung played a crucial realities of the world and work reconciliation. onciliation within ministry, rec- grams (AESP), believes that the 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., at Conseco role in establishing the recon- for God’s harmony in human re- He explained, “Our sense of onciliation between the church need for reconciliation is not Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. This ciliation program at Bethel. lationships.” identity can define the groups and the gay community, social limited to conflict between gen- seminar provides students with privilege, and establishing our eral ethnic or political entities. the opportunity to experience own identities in Christ. A panel Reconciliation is the restoration how a professional sports and representing the International of broken relationships. The entertainment franchise oper- Student Society and Mu Kappa greatest example of reconcilia- ates. Rick Fuson, Chief Oper- will also share about experienc- tion is not between nations, but ating Officer of PS&E, and at- es with cultural identity. between the perfect Father and tendees will have a chance to After the workshops there his rebellious children. speak with representatives from will be breakout sessions, where “I think that reconciliation various PS&E departments. The students can engage in inten- is a biblical mandate,” Chamb- cost is $65. Registration dead- tional, small group discussion. less said. “It’s the purpose of the line is Nov. 2. Students can Today is the last day to regis- gospel.” register at www.pacersmvp. ter for the conference, as space She quoted 2 Corinthians com/office or contact Alyssa allows. The cost to attend CCOR 5:18-20, the theme verse for this Greco at [email protected] in part is $5 and $25 to attend year’s conference: “[God] recon- for more information. the entire weekend. Further ciled us to himself through Christ questions can be directed to the and gave us the ministry of rec- WEEKENDWEATHER AESP Office, located in the Cen- onciliation. … God implores us, TODAY ter for Student Development. because of what Christ did for 60/ 40 Ryan James Writing majors meet famous author RAINY Professional last Saturday. ing.” wisely.” two days. She averages 10,000 Kingsbury, a friend of Den- Freshman Stephanie Warner The dinner, attended by words a day. SATURDAY writing program nis Hensley, director of the Pro- echoed the same sentiment. current students and gradu- The opportunity to meet 62/40 learns from fessional Writing Department, “Meeting her was really neat, ates of the professional writing with a successful author is com- bestselling was a headlining speaker at the [seeing] how she balances her program, was an opportunity mon for the Professional Writ- Extraordinary Women Confer- life, being a mom and being a for students to network. Kings- ing Department. Through the author Karen ence held in Fort Wayne, Ind. writer,” Warner said, who liked bury’s good friend, author An- Freelance Writing course as Kingsbury Not being able to make it to that Kingsbury gave periodic up- gela Thomas, came to the dinner well as writing seminars, the de- SUNNY campus, Kingsbury sent tickets dates of her son’s football game as well, and students were able partment brings in a variety of By Emily Moore to the conference with an in- during her talk. to mingle with both of the au- authors and key players in the Contributor SUNDAY vitation for a post-conference, Meeting with Kingsbury also thors’ managers. writing industry, such as editors 55/38 meet-and-greet dinner with the gave students a realistic view on “I would say that these in- and agents, giving students the Nineteen professional writ- author later that evening. many different aspects of being teractions are key for students,” inside scoop on how to best suc- ing students recieved the oppor- “I was really impressed with an author. Ritschard said. ceed in the writing world. tunity to meet and spend time how practical she was and [how] “I really liked her perspective Kingsbury said that she usu- To date, Kingsbury has pub- with Karen Kingsbury, USA To- normal she was as well,” said se- of how to mix marketing with ally sets aside two weeks to write lished more than 40 novels, 10 day and New York Times best- nior Jenni Ritschard. “You could ministry,” Ritschard said. “You her novels, but has been able of which have hit No. 1 on na- CLOUDY selling author, at a conference tell she had a life outside of writ- really felt she was using her time to complete her work within tional lists. October 9, 2009 Page 2 Students informed of global issues North American Baptist Women’s selow-Winquist said. “Most of us have “I was really surprised by how much Guest speaker Union of the Baptist World Alliance heard the statistics often and wonder sex traffi cking goes on in the United raises students’ (BWA), met with Taylor students and what, if anything, can be done. Linda is States,” freshman Emily Stewart said. addressed the issue of modern slavery. actively involved in the Commission on “I think that what I’ve learned from awareness of sex “I got involved [in the prevention of social justice issues, and this group is Linda’s speech is that I need to make traffi cking sex traffi cking and child exploitation] working on being part of the solution.” an effort to see what I can get involved because of a friend who was involved Impacting a lost world with the By Kara Hackett in and how I can help [in] the United Contributor in rescuing girls in Thailand and now power of the trinity, the BWA is a com- States.” works as an international consultant on munity of 105 million Baptists that be- “You just don’t think about it hap- this issue,” Weber said. gan in 1905 with the fi rst Baptist World pening in Wisconsin, or wherever you Devoted to making a difference, Congress in London, England. With live in the United States,” freshman Taylor students learned about the Weber explained how equality and 216 Baptist conventions and unions, Emily Woods said. world’s 27 million slaves Thursday at empowerment are still elusive goals the BWA focuses on defending human As Weber expressed the passion of the Sex Traffi cking and Child Exploita- for many people around the world, rights and religious freedoms. her mission, she called for Christians tion Prevention seminar. particularly women. Traffi cking is an Along with attending conferences, to fi nd hope in the hardship and speak Every year, between 600,000 and epidemic issue. Along with sexual ex- Weber said that students can get in- out for those who cannot speak for 800,000 people cross country bor- ploitation, it is also used to obtain peo- volved in the prevention of harmful traf- themselves. ders against their will — half of them ple for slavery, forced labor and organ Linda J. Weber fi cking practices by learning as much as “I pray that I will have ‘epiphany are children and 80 percent of them removal, which is currently the fastest Winquist, communication arts depart- they can about the issue, praying for eyes’ to see the world around me as are female. While traffi cking between growing traffi cking facet. ment chair, supports Weber’s efforts to the victims, and meeting the survivors. Christ sees it,” Weber said. “My goal countries is a grand scale problem, traf- Driven by the demand for people, the create awareness about this seemingly Once they have an understanding of the for the evening was to see people say, fi cking within countries, including the traffi cking industry gets its appeal from hopeless cause. issue, she recommended sending letters ‘I didn’t know that. I could do some- United States, is just as prominent. the ability to use and reuse victims for “The numbers of exploited women to local newspapers and volunteering in thing.’” Linda J. Weber, president of the long-term benefi ts. Jessica Rousselow- and children rise all the time,” Rous- organizations to raise awareness.

MARRIAGE, from page 1 because of the relational depth,’ have we fell in love with in the fi rst place.” a successful marriage. Explosion fl attens home a much higher likelihood of long-term Snyder said that one of the most “I believe good marriages and the survival,” he said. critical factors for a successful Chris- time spent in preparing for them have Several key factors also contrib- tian marriage is a growing relationship more opportunity to benefi t the indi- ute to a successful marriage. The need with God. viduals involved in the marriage and for commitment, communication and “Couples who stay together ... have the other people than all your academic sound fi nances all top the list. the same values, and mission and training,” he said. “I think we spend too “One of the predictors of divorce passions,” Snyder said. “It’s almost much time with math and physics and is the inability to resolve conflict, so like they don’t focus on themselves; psychology and social work, and too lit- having conflict resolution skills are they’re teaming together for a higher tle time addressing the question, ‘How important,” sociology professor Mike purpose.” am I going to live with this person for Jessup said. Snyder encouraged students to in- a lifetime?’” Commitment to the family also tops vest time and effort into preparing for the list as a key indicator of a successful marriage. Senior Zach and junior Cassie Jones, Taylor students who were mar- ried this summer, said they received Timmy Huynh advice from their parents and pastor before taking their vows. Commitment On Wednesday night the Upland what she described as “a cannon was one area that was stressed. Volunteer Fire Deparment respond- going off” at about 10 p.m. while in “Something that my dad told Zach ed to reports of an explosion at 10:10 front of Helena Memorial Hall. before we got married was that com- p.m. Upon arrival, fi refi ghters dis- Senior Trevor Schultz was at his mitment is a daily decision,” Cassie covered that the home of 71-year-old home in Matthews when he heard said. “It’s not a one-time decision, but Jack Williams, located at the inter- what he though was thunder. Think- everyday you have to wake up and re- section of 1100 E. and 800 S., ap- ing that he was being pranked, he mind yourself that you’re going to stay peared to have exploded. went downstairs to check, but dis- committed that day, and that’s the way Authorities believe that a pro- covered nothing. marriages will last.” pane gas leak may have caused the People heard the explosion in One area that can be a struggle for explosion, but the state fi re marshal Hartford City, which is almost 6 recent college graduates, especially is still investigating the exact cause. miles away. those who are married, is the area of Senior Adrienne Chaudoin heard - Timmy Huynh fi nances. “It is the leading contributor to di- vorce,” Snyder said. “Most people don’t understand how to handle fi nances be- cause their parents pay for everything through college. Then they get married, and they don’t know what to do.” Jim and Kristi Baker, a 2006 alum- na, said that the largest tension in their marriage is usually money. “It comes down to our personali- ties and how we were raised in terms of money,” Kristi said, “but one piece of advice we received was that the way each of us deals with money is a revela- tion of our personalities, and that’s what Luke Shuman we read the e-mails you delete. friday saturday sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday OneVerse Chapel Indiana Music Vespers - Olson Rice Pilaf tryouts Rice Pilaf tryouts Chapel - Ms. Valerie Airband 10 a.m. Teachers Hall Smith-Hermanson Smith-Hermanson Shepard Rediger Auditorium Association Rediger Chapel Music Center 151 Music Center 151 Rediger Auditorium 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Philosophy 2009 Conference 8 - 9 p.m. 8 - 10 p.m. 8-10 p.m. 10 a.m. colloquium Butz Carruth Reade 211 Recital Hall Deadline for team Acting on AIDS Airband Rehearsal 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. forms and Chapel Rediger Auditorium payments for Rediger Auditorium 6 - 7 p.m. Indiana Music intramural soccer 10 a.m. Teachers 11 p.m. Association Taylor Graduate 2009 Conference School/Seminary Butz Carruth Day Recital Hall Dining Commons 10 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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October 9, 2009 WORLD Page 3 Ireland ratifi es EU treaty By Laura Vela World News Editor Europe’s highest ‘Yes’ vote in a referen- line EU institutions to make the bloc of the 28th Amendment to the Constitu- dum since 1992. 27 states function better,” according to tion Bill in July by the House of Rep- Ireland voted on the Lisbon Treaty, This was the second time the Europe- the BBC. resentatives for Ireland, known as “The big question mark is, what which gives more citizen rights and al- an Union (EU) tried to ratify the Lisbon “I am delighted for the country. It the Dáil Éireann. Ireland’s approval is the Obama administration ters European government hierarchy, Treaty. This time, Ireland voted for it. looks like a convincing win for the ‘Yes’ for the amendment added new ele- going to do with individuals on Friday, Oct. 2. The treaty was dis- The Lisbon Treaty is not a constitu- side on this occasion,”said Minister for ments to the Constitution and com- who are captured in the future missed the last time it was presented tion, but an amendment to former trea- Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin, accord- mitted Ireland to membership in the outside of combat zones like Afghanistan?” – Ireland’s vote against it kept it from ties such as the Treaty on the European ing to RTÉ, Ireland’s National Televi- EU. The goal of the EU is to maintain being ratifi ed. Friday not only marked Union and the Treaty Establishing the sion and Radio Broadcasting Web site. peace and cooperation between sov- -Matthew Waxman (in charge of detainee affairs for former the highest European turnout for a European Community. One major step towards passing the ereign states. Overall, passing the President George W. Bush) referendum since 1972, but was also The treaty is an “attempt to stream- Lisbon Treaty involved the passing of 28th amendment made way for im- provements to the old treaties. The treaty will remove Ireland’s ability to take part in the EU’s com- The fi nal tallies were 67.1 percent vot- mon defense. The Bill states that this ing “yes” and 32.9 percent voting “no.” power cannot be exercised by the gov- It was nearly a two-to-one victory. ernment unless both houses of the The only county that voted against the Oireachtas vote in favor. The bill will bill was Donegal, while Dublin, Dún shift the infl uence over EU affairs by Laoghaire, Galway and others were involving the Oireachtas in Ireland’s pro- affi rmation. future decisions. Some of these deci- According to the RTÉ’s coverage of sions will involve the arrangements for the referendum, supporters of the trea- EU cooperation in crime fi ghting, im- ty were enthusiastic. “Today is a good migration control and civil law. day for Europe. It has been a long jour- In addition, according to The New ney. Now the presidency will be active York Times, the treaty will also give to reach all the way,” Fredrik Reinfeldt, Europe “a more powerful foreign policy Sweden’s Prime Minister commented. chief and its fi rst full-time president, The countries in Europe affect each and strengthens the role of the Europe- other enough to require much coopera- an Parliament.” The EU will now have a tion. Although there are two remaing president of the European council who countries to vote on the treaty, many holds his position for two-and-a-half share the hope that Ireland’s approval years instead of 6 months. of the treaty will help bring stability to All members of the EU must adopt the country. the treaty. Now that Ireland has voted in favor of it, the rest of the countries are waiting for Poland and the Czech Republic to see if the Lisbon Treaty will YFG President Seán Kelly and Lucinda Creighton, TD attend the YFG Launch Lisbon Platform. Young Fine Gael pass. Thailand AIDs vaccine takes steps to a cure treatment if they did. Of the approxi- ther research would be required to fi g- is made more effective. Future studies By Laura Coulter mately 8,200 volunteers who received ure out if the vaccine would have simi- might include volunteers from groups Contributor the vaccine, only 51 contracted HIV, lar results with the A, C and D strains at higher risk for HIV infection, instead On Sept. 24, the conclusion of a six- while 74 of the 8,200 who received a that are widespread in Africa, where of from the general population. year study showed that a potential placebo were infected. The difference two-thirds of all AIDs-related deaths At this time, though the vaccine may AIDS vaccine prevented HIV infection may seem small, but experts say it is occur each year. be a step in the right direction, it still by 31 percent. “statistically signifi cant” and encourag- According to The New York Times, has a long way to come before it can Many scientists and healthcare work- ing. This is the fi rst time in history that the study cost $105 million and was truly be hailed as a preventative cure ers say that this is a breakthrough after a vaccine has shown any margin of suc- the largest AIDS vaccine trial ever con- for AIDS. And there are still 33 million decades of unsuccessful trials, because cess in preventing AIDS. ducted. Other trials will have to be con- people worldwide already living with this is the fi rst vaccine that has actually The vaccine — labeled RV 144 — is ac- ducted after the results are studied, fur- the virus. reduced the risk of contracting HIV. tually a combination of two previously ther research is done, and the vaccine However, for a vaccine to be considered unsuccessful AIDS vaccines. to have a legitimate benefi t, experts say The researchers still do not know the that it should have a prevention rate of answer to some of the most important at least 70 to 80 percent. questions about the vaccine: why did it The study was conducted by the Thai work and why did it work in some pa- Ministry of Public Health and spon- tients and not in others? sored by the U.S. Army and the Na- The results are puzzling because they tional Institutes of Health, with more showed that both the volunteers who than 16,000 Thai volunteers who were contracted HIV with the vaccine and at average risk for HIV infection. The those who contracted it with the place- volunteers, men and women 18 to 30 bo had the same amount of the virus in years old, were selected from the gen- their blood. Unlike most vaccines, RV eral population and were given six 144 might not produce neutralizing an- doses of either the vaccine or a place- tibodies, but instead may prevent the bo over the course of the clinical trial. virus another way. They were also given training on how Additionally, the vaccine was based to avoid contracting the virus, as well as only on the B and E strains of HIV, the promise to receive lifelong medical those most common to Thailand. Fur-

Internet scammers caught Mothers fi ght to keep children U.S. and Egypt- In a recent crackdown South Korea- Women are fi ghting social on Internet “phishing,” the FBI expects pressures to give up children for abor- about 100 arrests in California, Nevada, tion and adoption by choosing a third North Carolina and Egypt. This ring of option: keeping the child. Forty women Internet scammers has taken about $2 are currently trying to start the country’s million from citizens. fi rst unwed mothers association.

Attack on Indian Embassy Defi cit lets down fi nancial hopes Afghanistan- Thursday morning, out- U.S.- The budget defi cit hit a record side the Indian Embassy, a car packed $1.4 trillion for the 2009 fi scal year with explosives blew up resulting in 17 which ended last week. Increased debt deaths. India’s foreign secretary said is supposedly due to the government’s it was the second direct attack in two Troubled Asset Relief Program for fi nan- years. It is too early to tell who was re- cial fi rms. sponsible. Nobel literary prize awarded Children take a stand for education Germany- Herta Müller, Romanian-born South Africa- In an outspoken request German author, was awarded the 2009 for libraries and librarians, thousands of Nobel Prize for Literature. Müller is children in school uniforms marched to known for her descriptions of conditions Cape Town’s City Hall. There have been under Nicolae Ceausescu’s regime. many attempts to improve the school systems, but more have failed than suc- President holds meeting underwater ceeded. Maldives- To highlight the threat of global warming and rising sea levels The fi ght to keep tourism alive to his country, President Mohamed Galápagos Islands- The growing hu- Nasheed is holding his meeting on Oct. man population in Ecuador threatens 17 underwater. He will be joined by the the survival of animal and plant life. 14 ministers in his Cabinet, all wearing There has been a decision to limit the scuba gear, and will use a waterproof- population in order to preserve the na- plated document. ture of Ecuador. By keeping the natural environment alive, government offi cials hope to boost tourism as well. WORLD October 9, 2009 LIFE & TIMES Page 5 Student union architect honored Freshman class joins Ivanhoe’s 100 Club This past weekend, Goshen College held an exhibit of architect Orus Eash’s works, including our student union. Original idea becomes fun-filled evening for parents, faculty, administration and students alike by Emily Luttrull by Alissa Goeglein Contributor Co-Life & Times Editor ast Friday night, students and When the freshman class officers Among the willing were President According to Freshman Class Presi- up Parent’s Weekend, and Ivanhoe’s t’s no wonder it’s referred was not always well received by critics. His designs, which parents gathered in Odle Are- pitched the idea to Ivanhoe’s, Upland’s Gene Habecker and First Lady Mary- dent Patrick Sells, he and his cabinet wanted free publicity. We achieved all to as the spaceship. With its were once futuristic, have been dismissed by some as dated na to participate in the Par- beloved restaurant was more than will- lou, who sampled a shake apiece (Blue- are working to add many fresh, original three,” Sells said. circular shape, high windows and old fashioned, and likened to spaceships and sombre- L I ent’s Weekend Block Party, the high- ing to oblige. In fact, they donated all berry Cheese and Chocolate Cherry re- ideas on the campus calendar “instead The collective group of Ivanhoe’s 100 and domed roof, our student union ros. light of which was the Ivanhoe’s 100. shakes and even sent representatives spectively). of doing the usual ICC events.” participants had their picture taken looks ready to take off at any mo- Despite Eash’s quirky blueprints, the student union is a Ivanhoe’s 100 was the brainchild of to Friday’s event to ensure all went Freshman secretary Stephen Mort- He also noted the main goal of the and signed a T-shirt, both are to be ment. We all know and love our beloved landmark to Taylor students and alumni. the Freshman ICC team, who planned smoothly. land said that the additional partici- Ivanhoe’s 100 was to help promote hung in the restaurant. Additionally, Union’s strange shape, but do we Built in 1958, the Union was designed as the dining for 100 freshmen to consume the 100 When some of the original freshman pation helped “integrate the freshmen unity and highlight the freshmen as a “Taylor University Class of 2013” will Orus Eash know anything about the man be- commons and sat over 500 students. Everyone dressed up different Ivanhoe’s shake flavors si- participants did not show up to eat into relationships with the campus fac- class. But the event produced benefits be the newest name engraved on Ivan- hind the spaceship? for the evening meal and sat classic boy-girl style at round multaneously. Sign-ups were held the their shakes, several attending parents ulty” and “gave the parents a sense of that reached beyond that goal. hoe’s 100 Club board. This past weekend, Goshen College honored Orus Eash tables. Not just a cafeteria, the Union also served as the week before in the DC to allow students and faculty were more than willing to belonging” at the event, which is some- “We needed an event to start the year (1915-2008), the man who designed nine of their campus’ center of social activity. to reserve their favorite shake. fill the void. thing ICC was striving for. off with a bang, Taylor wanted to spice buildings and our most memorable structure. The Eash After Hodson Dining Commons was built in 1972, the exhibit included the designs for the Goshen buildings done Union was put to new use. Hosting concerts, game nights, by Eash along with photos of his other architectural works. and Airband tryouts made it even more central to students’ An old newspaper clipping shows the preliminary sketch by Orus Eash. Eash hailed from Fort Wayne and attended Goshen social lives. rto College where he realized his passion for art and engineer- Then, in the 1990s, a student looking for a way to pay CKo ing. He followed his dream to the University of Michigan, tuition started The Jumping Bean, making the Union an O ? L (c graduating with a degree in architecture in 1939. In his officially cool place to hang out. F o to m professional career, he designed over 500 buildings in 26 Today, the Union is where students flock for group flock flee e b e different architectural categories across the country before meetings and DTRs. It’s where TWO, TSO, ICC and other Um … no. I know you are, a

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Taylor’s student union (right).

signature style, which paid homage to Danish modernism, Your face. that whine? A variety of shakes wait to be eaten by eager freshmen. Marylou Habecker digs into a milkshake to help complete the Your mom. Wild West Week draws to a close Ivanhoe’s 100 challenge. Third West Wengatz gets crazy for their wing’s most eventful week of the year Howdy, partner. by Adrienne Chaudoin Chorale and comedian co-host Life&Times Co-Editor Parents’ & Family Weekend concert his week the men of Third West Wengatz are ap- pick-a-date known to man: OktoberFest. pearing behind bushes, sneaking around corners, “This week is the best week of the year, but you hope it ends Christian comedian Ken Davis and Taylor’s Chorale team up to lighten up the crowd and seeming to pop out of nowhere. No, they’re not T the fastest,” said junior PA Brian Wong. “Melon and Gourd is by Adrienne Chaudoin getting ready for Halloween; they’re trying to avoid getting super fun to play, but it is fi lled with anxiety.” Co-Life & Times Editor tagged with a melon or gourd. The rest of campus recognizes melon and gourd as the arents and Family Weekend always Around campus, people talk about how it’s melon and main event because of Friday’s chapel where the game con- ing off words or lame puns, but told stories has an event on Saturday night fea- gourd week for Third West, but melon and gourds aren’t the cludes. It all comes down to that moment to see who has to that have happened to him from getting turing a famous artist, guest speaker, thrown into jail, to getting pulled over for YO, ADRIENNE only focal point. The entire week is called Wild West Week. take a bite of the week-old, duct-taped melon. P (AND ALISSA) music group, or other forms of entertain- driving seven miles per hour. But wasn’t a ! “Wild West Week is an entire package of ridiculous nightly As of 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, sophomore Joshua Groves ment for the parents. This year, Ken Davis straight comedy routine. Davis stuck to sto- events wrapped in a week-long, big-boy, tag game,” said se- holds the melon that he got tagged with at BASSYCS. “As soon Yo, Adrienne! made his way to the stage. ries that happened to him personally, and nior PA Kent Ives. as you get it, you want to get rid of it,” he said. “That’s all you I went to Payne’s recently and things are a Ken Davis is an author, motivational speak- The week ends with what Third West claims to be the best want to do. It’s like your new purpose in life.” some were serious and even had the audi- little different, like they bring your drinks to you er, comedian, and frequent TV and radio ence in tears. But after every sad story came and bus your tables. What’s the proper etiquette guest star. He is often a keynote speaker at a funny one and had the audience laughing here? Do I leave a tip at the table or the counter? Pay before or after? Why the changes? corporate events and has spoken frequently again. Signed, Confused Coffee Connoisseur for Promise Keepers and Focus on the Fam- After Davis received a standing ovation at ily radio shows. the end, students and parents gathered for Dear Confused Connoisseur, It’s not often you run into a Christian co- donuts and cider. Both parties expressed I also fall into this new dilemma when I go into the once-familiar coffee shop. At first it was awk- median. Christian comedians come with the their enjoyment of the evening’s show. As ward for me to go into Payne’s with friends and stereotype that they’re going to make clean, Davis’ most famous motto goes, “Lighten have my roommate come to my table and take DALLASSEMINARY and often lame, jokes, and somehow turn up!” And that’s exactly what friends, family our order. It was like those movies where the guy and girl are secretly talking and then when he one of those jokes into a salvation story and and students did. “Stuff we do, that you can too!” sees her with his friends he has to ignore her. But top it all off with an altar call. This was some I’m not that mean, and my friends know who my Jackie’s Family Restaurant of the concern for Taylor students as their roommate is. I talked about all that to say, since my roommate is a current employee at Payne’s, Tucked away in downtown Gas City, back behind Sophie’s Ice Cream, lies a visiting parents had bought tickets for the I’ve got a little inside information. The insider is, event. What’s your story? lesser known local joint — Jackie’s Family Restaurant. there really isn’t a proper way of doing The establishment boasts 24 years of business and has a gang of faithful regu- It turned out to be an event that teenagers anything. It’s basically an observe-and-follow- lars according to restaurant owner and matron Jackie Ingle. We had the privilege and college students would actually admit the-crowd type of thing. When you go in at their parents had made a good decision to night and it’s not busy, I think you can order of speaking with Jackie and her husband, Merle, over a few pieces of delicious at the counter. But on days where it’s really pie. go. Before Davis came onto the stage, the busy,sit down and they’ll wait on you. Just The Ingles opened family-friendly Jackie’s in October 1986, taking the business Taylor Chorale and Taylor Sounds sang a Ken Davis makes a joke about the choir don’t forget to pay at the counter on your way out. People, including myself, have been over from an establishment called Party on the Rocks. few songs. The talented groups are always being a little too stiff. known to do it. Back then, they sold their coffee for only 25 cents a cup, a drink that Merle la- great and entertaining to listen to, especial- ments costs upwards of a buck today. Still, Jackie’s menu prices are easy on your ly with their last song, which included a few wallet, since our two pieces of pie (apple à la mode and coconut crème) were a to- Chorale members line dancing across stage. tal of only $3.50. It was an extra bonus for us because Merle gave us a free piece The Chorale was followed by Davis, who of zucchini pie. We were a little wary of it, but when we tried it, we were surprised got the whole crowd to laugh immediately to find out it tasted just like pumpkin pie. by making a joke that involved the choir, Answering your Here’s ours ... We noticed the extensive breakfast menu, and when we asked Merle about it, who sat on stage behind him throughout the questions one round Christy ministers to women in North Africa. he told us they served it all day. “Best biscuits and gravy you can ever eat!” he show. at a time. added. I know we’re going back because of that statement. As Homer Simpson says, “It’s funny because Celestin survived genocide and now preaches in Rwanda. Besides breakfast, they serve genuine home cookin’ such as beef stew, burgers it’s true,” and it seemed as if this was the and soups. The restaurant looked like a family lodge, and had an equally welcom- principle behind Davis’ comedy routine. He Aaron sacks quarterbacks while studying online. [email protected] ing atmosphere. Families were enjoying their meal and their company, and so didn’t tell jokes and try to be funny by play- A family member wipes tears of laugh- Ben teaches more than 5,000 college students. were we. ter from her eyes. Chico helps recovering addicts in their transition. Next stop: Airband We’d love to hear your story. Missed Meet DTS reps @ Taylor University AM PM Connections Monday, Oct. 12, 11 –2 Hopeful hand brushes, encouraging eye Hodson Dining Commons See these stories and more at contact, and stirring second glances www.dts.edu/taylor Comic by Aaron Burket

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It’s been nearly three years since the Reuben Kleiner. If you were hoping for indie-sphere last witnessed a new Suf- another “Illinoise”-esque album, this jan Stevens album, which is equivalent could be some disappointing news for to several lifetimes in blog years. The you. Originally recorded over two years poster child of indie folk last completed ago, the fi lm’s soundtrack is without “Songs for Christmas” in 2006, and lyrics and features both a wind and has since been – wait, what has Ste- brass ensemble. Think orchestra – not vens been doing all this time? banjo. Looks like Michigan’s own singer- The music of “The BQE” mirrors the songwriter has been keeping him- symphonic scope of “Majesty, Snow- self busy despite a standstill of new bird,” the theme song for Stevens’ material. His new gig: experimental 2006 tour; expect plenty of cymbals, fi lmmaking – with a strong emphasis horns and timpani. The trailer shows on experimental. It takes a truly brilliant the fi lm being presented in three mind to fi nd a connection between the simultaneous split-screens – the end Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the result being a panoramic montage of house hours. prior. Released on Tuesday, “Run those in love with the classical genre. hula hoop, but leave it to Stevens to New York’s “ugliest landmark” – the As with the “Songs for Christmas” al- Rabbit Run” takes the zodiac-inspired With each track being named after a deliver. Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. bum, “The BQE” is defi nitely something tracks of 2001’s “Enjoy Your Rabbit” zodiac animal (ox, monkey, tiger, etc.), Orchestrating a cinematic suite, How the hula hoop fi ts in with all this fans will want to buy at their neigh- and replaces Stevens’ fi rst electronica the album is saturated with infl uences about 12 miles of urban roadway and is still a conundrum. Apparently, the borhood music store (but Wal-Mart attempt with violins and cellos. The of traditional Chinese folk music. (See, a plastic ring sounds almost normal fi lm’s protagonists are three cheer- works fi ne) in order to get all the extra Osso String Quartet has reworked the we can still call it “folk” if we want to.) given his past musical accomplish- leader-like superheroes who use hula goodies. Complete with all its political album, using stringed instruments to At its core, “Run Rabbit Run” isn’t ments. Nonetheless, on Oct. 20, hoops to combat the “totalitarian social motifs and “mid-century urban theory,” replicate the original synthesizers and just another Asthmatic Kitty side proj- Sufjan Stevens will present “The BQE,” architecture” of one “Captain Moses” “The BQE” album is also packaged white noise. ect for Stevens, but rather it’s Osso’s a double-formatted CD/DVD album (after the late Robert Moses, the archi- with a 3-D View-Master reel (remember The result is something completely debut album – or, dare we say, remix. featuring the soundtrack and original tect behind the expressway). those?) and a 40-page comic book removed from the nice, folksy sound This only rubs it in that Stevens isn’t 16 mm/8 mm fi lm. And yes, you read If anything, this novelty fi lm is going written by Mr. Stevens himself – plenty of Sufjan Stevens you probably have releasing any new material this month. that correctly – it was made with fi l m to be major eye candy for fans, keep- of reasons to pass on downloading the in your mind. The tracks are frantic While loyal fans continue to cry out for fi lm, because digital clearly isn’t “indie” ing in tradition with the quirky humor album online. and unconventional, but surprisingly a proper album, Stevens seems con- enough anymore. you’d expect from Stevens. Unfortu- With such a goody bag on the elegant. It’s like if a Victorian Mr. Darcy tent holding off his Fifty States Project In essence, “The BQE” is an elabo- nately, the casual moviegoer might give horizon later this month, it’s only more met up with Darth Vader, had a cup of to work on releases that could sadly go rate do-it-yourself home movie made you a skeptical look if they stumbled surprising that Stevens is releasing a tea, and then battled to the death. underappreciated. by Stevens and cinematographer across you watching this during open collaborative album a mere two weeks The music will easily hit home with The Thurber Prize in retrospect by Steve Etheridge lessly woos his readers with blazing Stewart, who not only forcibly yank have been the fi rst ever female to wit and cerebral slapstick, never pro- laughs from their readers but make take the prize. This isn’t to say literary The Thurber Prize for American ducing a sentence that seems lazy or laughter a near adrenal activity requir- awards should have affi rmative action Humor is an award given annually to out of tune. ing rest afterward. policies in place, but I must say, I can the author whose book made the most But tremendous funniness aside, Fra- This year’s other nominees included think of a good handful of women outstanding contributions to humor zier’s is a brand of humor that evokes Sloane Crosley’s “I was Told There’d be authors funnier — at least in a universal writing. Announced Monday, Ian Frazier laughter more from the brain than the Cake” and Laurie Notaro’s “The Idiot sense — than Frazier. won this year for his collection of es- gut. It is dense and intelligent, but its Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death,” Regardless, “Lamentations” is more says, “Lamentations of the Father.” appeal is far greater if you wear sweat- both of which are exhilarating and than worth the time to read it, and Inarguably, Frazier is a tremendous- ers with elbow patches. unyielding in yuks, which I can’t say is chances are you’ll be quoting it a good ly funny writer. Like S.J. Perelman Past winners of the award include true for “Lamentations.” while afterward. and early Woody Allen, Frazier relent- David Sedaris, Larry Doyle and Jon Had Crosley or Notaro won, they’d

Brand New Eyes Paramore

to show its age. However, their newest where it just pops, where Williams’ whole, there’s a defi ning consistency feel and is arguably their best effort yet, release, “Brand New Eyes,” has kept alarming voice raises expertly out of that makes this album stand above “Brand New Eyes” is still just a very Paramore alive. your speakers and demands your at- their previous efforts. good pop-punk album. What makes Paramore worth listen- tention. Even the obligatory lighter tracks fi nd Musically, the album is uninspired, ing to is how much confi dence the She has found a confi dence in herself their way into the mix, as “Brand New resorting to chords and riffs that even- band has for being a young group. that only experience can bring, which Eyes” concludes with the slower, more tually blend into each other. This isn’t a Ranging from ages 19 to 24, and origi- you will hear in tracks like the fi rst two melancholy “Misguided Ghosts” and huge surprise knowing the band’s his- nating when lead singer Williams was singles, “Ignorance” and “Brick by “All I Wanted.” Together, they make tory, but they defi nitely need to change only 15 years old, the band has grown Boring Brick.” In both songs, Williams’ for a couple of decent tracks to muse things up for their next album. considerably in the past fi ve years. tone is natural and strong, as she spits upon, but they’re nothing compared So why is this band so special? Previous albums “Riot!” and “All We each lyric out in turn. to the album’s sixth track, “The Only Chances are if you liked “All We Know Know is Falling” quickly attained their The rest of the album follows suit, as Exception.” is Falling” or “Riot!,” you’ve already popularity due to Williams’ demanding each new track is performed as only “Exception” is a cute, simple song on fi gured it out on your own. If not, then vocals and encouraging lyrics, inspired Paramore can. love, but it has a feel of sincerity to it take some time and try out “Brand What makes Paramore so special? by the band’s Christian background. “Playing God” and “Feeling Sorry” are that the rest of the album cannot even New Eyes,” and experience the con- Hayley Williams and crew are not doing And with “Brand New Eyes,” they’ve classic Paramore numbers, instantly reach. Defi nitely worth listening to. fi dence and encouraging spirit that is anything too different. Female vocal- just gotten better at their own game. easy on the ears while also riddled with The problem with “Brand New Eyes” Paramore. ists are a rarity in the rock scene, but “Brand New Eyes” may not change allusions to actual life lessons. is well-explained in opener “Careful,” still, nothing new. And their fusion of up Paramore’s game plan at all, but Gone are the blistering accusations where Williams proclaims, “You can’t Nick Rodemann poppy, almost emotional, vocals set to it builds positively upon their already from “Riot!,” and while no song on be too careful anymore”. Paramore a backdrop of power-chord, abusing near-famous repertoire. Every song on “Brand New Eyes” really comes close leans on the edge of “too careful” with punk is a scene in itself that’s starting the album has at least one moment to besting “Misery Business,” as a this album, and while it has a unifying

Andrew Bird Concert

Andrew Bird has found success by performance last Tuesday in Indianapo- middle-aged professionals that took distortion and fuzz. as”Plasticities” and “Anonanimal” be- straddling the line between classical lis at the Murat Theatre. the liberty to avoid tweed jackets or V- Mr. Bird followed St. Vincent as the fore he and his band left the stage with music and indie rock. This accomplish- In addition to the college-age hipster neck T-shirts and instead brought their headlining artist of the evening and was their instruments still looping, leaving ment was evident, judging by the age crowd that donned their parent’s tweed breastfeeding babies and BlackBerries. greeted warmly as he took to a stage the audience feeling as if they were disparity found in the audience at his jackets, there was an audience of There also may or may not have been that was complete with gramophone walking out of a movie as they exited upwards of three or four men who speakers and a stuffed animal monkey. the theatre. resembled my grandfather. Bird had the audience convinced that Andrew Bird’s live performance is Diverse audience aside, former he was quirky when he took his shoes one of the fi nest concert experiences Sufjan Stevens band member Annie off after the fi rst song. I have ever come across, not only for Clark, stage name St. Vincent, set the The most fascinating aspect of the its entertainment value but also for the tone for the evening as the opening concert experience was how perfectly sheer musicianship present. I would act. It was only a song or two into St. Bird was able to loop all of the instru- recommend all connoisseurs of music Vincent’s set when I understood why mental parts he had to play to make take the opportunity to see him at she was chosen as the opening act for each of his songs complete. A typi- some point during their life, because Bird. Both artists bear similar song- cal song formula for Bird began with chances are you’ll enjoy him regardless writing tendencies in that their style is simple strums on a violin as if it was of your age. orchestral and symphonic, managing a guitar, followed by a layer or two of Andrew Bird will return to the Mid- to include “classical” instruments and violin plucking, upon which was added west for a string of dates this month. arrangements into their rock sound. the actual bowing of his violin, and fi - He will be in Cincinnati, Ohio (Oct. St. Vincent was accompanied on nally guitar strumming. When this musi- 14), Kalamazoo, Mich. (Oct. 18), and stage by not only a typical backing cal brew had stewed long enough, Bird Columbus, Ohio (Oct. 19). band comprised of drums, guitar and would interject his infamous whistling bass, but also an oboe, saxophone or bashful vocals to the unanimous ela- Colby Spear and bassoon. St. Vincent’s music tion of his multi-aged audience. could be likened to Andrew Bird’s if the Andrew Bird made sure to include majority of his guitars were drenched in include the crowd favorite songs such

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT October 9, 2009 OPINIONS Page 7 On hippies and jealousy A townie’s take on townies that movement and altered it. We have disfi gured it to our liking and now must sit back and see what our clumsy paws have rendered. In many ways, when hippies are ref- erenced today, it is either on some sa- tirical cartoon, accompanied by fl ashes of tie-dyed shirts and images of Jerry By Thad Harmon Garcia, or in reverential memoran- By Andy Sharkey Columnist dum by musicians desperately wishing Columnist they’d been born just a couple of gen- In recent days, there have been more In the summer of 1969, a festival was erations sooner. Often, the hippies are than a few remarks concerning “what held on the unassuming land of a dairy giggled at. to do about those heathen townies,” farm. For four effervescent days, the But instead of laughing or glazing my to gravely paraphrase. Well, today I’ll soul silting vibrations of some of con- eyes over in longing, when I think of make a few suggestions, but fi rst – like temporary music’s fi nest performers the generation of love, I am fi lled with any good problem solver – let’s defi ne defi ned the atmosphere. a fair portion of jealousy. why townies actually are a problem. Forty years later, that naked raucous Why does this movement, this coun- When they show up unannounced on that some 500,000 “hipsters” partici- ter-cultural revolution, get to be cata- your fl oor, you get super suspicious that pated in still reverberates in our cul- logued in the annals of history as a pas- they’re looking to steal some of your ture’s consciousness, emanating as a sionate, accepting group of individuals most prized possessions. What an inva- causal monolith, and perhaps even as who wanted peace and love to prevail, sion of personal space! the climax of a — as so often it has been while we Christians are fi led next to Of course, there are the creeper heralded — cultural revolution. Hitler for the horrifi c atrocities of the Crusades? Homosexuals may have sto- len the rainbow but hippies stole peace “I’ve lived students, non-Christian townies are Which begs the question: Are congres- “Are we not and love from Christianity. unemployed, have broken screen win- sional leaders sovereign? Sure, drug usage and fornication in Fairmount dows, have toys in the yard, and drink Therefore, genuine expressions of called to leave were staples of the movement. Sure, beer. Such is the case when one is kindness through hellos to Taylor staff Sonny and Cher are horrifying. But the for 20 years, broadly profi ling a cultural demograph- members are noble, but it doesn’t help our mothers and fundamental, underlying assertions of ic or social class. solve human predicaments. the Great Counterculture line up aw- during which The reality is that Christian townies Granted, student organizations pro- fathers to follow fully close with the message of Christ. may also live in poverty, with one par- vide the most convenient opportuni- After all, are we not called to leave I’ve inherited a ent and two full-time jobs, but attend ties for practically serving in the com- a new path?” our mothers and fathers to follow a church services only when they can get munity. new path? townie culture.” off work on Sunday mornings. These are I’ve lived in Fairmount for 20 years, Are we not called to give up our pos- members of the body of Christ, too. We during which I’ve inherited a townie sessions and to help the poor? Are minister to their children, but are we culture. I don’t think and act like the Today, we sit atop thrones as survey- we not called to love one another as townies, the ones who loiter suspi- advocating for additional TANF (Tem- dominant Christian subgroup on cam- ors of history. We prod and poke at the Christ would? ciously at the gas station. One of them porary Assistance for Needy Families) pus — wealthy evangelicals. Yet, every- zeitgeists of our past, analyzing, dis- I am reminded of Saint Francis of As- might say hello to you, but it’s just too dollars to feed their children? one is inculcated to perceive the rest playing and portraying whatever facets sisi who, after abandoning his wealthy awkward to say hello back. If you’re This doesn’t mean that students nec- of the community through a particular we wish, being all the while deluded family, often walked naked into the a girl and he’s a guy, he might think essarily are required or even have the frame of mind. into believing we are originals — that wilderness, seeking God’s will. you’re fl irting with him. Imagine what time to help all of the various structural Clearly, townies aren’t the offensive we have created anew. But it’s not too late, Christians! We creepy things he would devise to say problems speckled throughout Grant ones. It’s our attitude toward them, And during our frenzied hush of silent can still turn this thing around. In- back if he actually was fl irting. Ew, County. However, our lifestyles as stu- and the implicit notion behind naming revision, we often trivialize and contain stead of being noted for imposed piety creepy townies! dents will carry on into work life, which them “townies” like it’s the antonym that which is beyond all of us. That and ardent (hypocritical?) abstention, Or, a friend of a friend at Taylor hap- is inevitably public life. for “blessed college student,” that which is necessarily distant from us — why don’t we strive to convey generos- pens to be a townie, but curses too Because if it’s cynical and divisive to should upset Christians who love their barred off by the cage of experience. ity and love? much in conversation. She doesn’t get publicly point out fl aws in our approach neighbors. But what was immortalized in that Maybe, just maybe, we could start that our culture looks down on her ver- to outreach, how is it not cynical and We will always dwell in ignorance, summer has been shoved into the our own revolution. And who knows, nacular; we assume she comes from a arrogant to purport a particular view until we are “fully known.” Still, we tightly packed corners of the past, be- maybe there’s a concert waiting for us bad family. In general, you’d feel more of the Bible which says we are helpless should strive to be proactively sensitive ing labeled as “the hippie movement.” someday. comfortable witnessing to them at a to ameliorate poverty and injustice? In and gracious to our cultural surround- We modern cultural mutts have taken designated outreach event. truth, justice is not as much a political ings; because while ignorance may jus- Students, supposedly, should be able as a theological issue, unless believers tify hesitancy, action denies fear. to discern a Christian townie from a do nothing and thus hand the bulk of More face time non-Christian one. According to some social problems on to the government.

if my lack of a Facebook made me a so- cial inferior. It’s sad that the offi cial standard Going beyond ‘Veggie Tales’ of relational status has become Fa- cebook. And it’s sad to think of how By Ryan Duncan way we can stop these stereotypes? At the conclusion of these stories, the much leverage these technologies Columnist I believe that investing more time and atheists fi nally accept Jesus as Lord, hold in our lives. effort in the Christian media would be and all trouble instantly disappears like For instance, news agencies are re- By Tim McDermott This summer, having fi nished watch- a step in the right direction. “Veggie magic! Columnist porting parts of the news from Face- ing “Arrested Development” for the Tales” aside, Christian media is largely The effects of this system can be seen book and Twitter updates of various third time on Hulu, I stumbled across a unknown outside the Church. It can’t in the other media as well. Christian Recently, I called my best friend from politicians and VIPs, and are asking new TV series called “Kings.” It turned really help but be unpopular. music in particular has become in- high school who is away at college in viewers to submit their opinionated out “Kings” was a modern day retell- fested with what my family likes to call Massachusetts. After talking for a long Tweets from home. ing of the biblical stories of Saul and 7-11 songs – the songs consist of seven time, I asked him how his girlfriend When it comes to the news, I don’t David, beginning with the character of “I believe that words which are all sung eleven times. was doing. Then he paused for a long really care so much about what a soc- David defeating an enemy “Goliath” It’s no wonder the secular world time and asked me what I meant. cer mom from Tennessee thinks about tank in battle. investing more doesn’t pay attention to the Christian I thought the question seemed pretty health care reform, but I would rather While “Kings” was in no way the next message; our portrayals are boring, re- straightforward, and so I proceeded to know particular details of the bills be- “Offi ce,” I kept watching. It had been a time and effort petitive, and unrealistic. ask the exact same question again. Af- ing discussed. long time since I had seen a TV show There are many amazing Christian ter letting it sink in a little, he fi nally I am a little unsure what we should in which God was positively portrayed, in the Christian artists. I should know – I’ve met many answered me with, “Oh, yeah. You’re attribute this dearth of personal inter- and I couldn’t help but agree when the of them here at Taylor. If we really want not on Facebook.” action to, but the most likely candi- “Kings” character, Queen Rose, said, media would to change the face of Christianity, the The point of this story is not to illus- date seems to be arrogance. We seem “God isn’t popular.” answer lies in using our arts in service to think that we are important enough It doesn’t take a genius to see how be a step in the to those outside the Chapel. for people to be checking our Facebook badly Christianity is portrayed in our right direction.” If you’re a writer, don’t be satisfi ed “It’s sad that page everyday in order to see what is media. Just turn on your TV. It’s a with just reading Lewis and Tolkien. going on in our lives. rare when an episode of “Family Guy” Follow their examples. If you play an in- the offi cial We also seem to think that time is too doesn’t crack a joke about Jesus, and The market for Christian entertain- strument, move beyond the jingles and valuable for genuine conversation, and even the so-called “family friendly” ment is large, but it’s also limited by the repetition. Dig deep and listen for standard of would rather just tweet our thoughts shows are becoming critical. rigid guidelines that have stagnated the the sound of God’s glory. Fish symbols from our BlackBerries in Starbucks or Take Fox’s new comedy show, “Glee,” gospel message. Most Christian fi ction, are nice, but now is the time to move relational even during a lecture. whose regular antagonist is Quinn Fab- for example, is prohibited from using past all of that, to send a bigger message status has People have surrendered so much of ray, a Christian cheerleader who leads profanity and moving above mild vio- to the world. Create something beauti- their lives to technology and made it the high school celibacy club. The list lence. The end results are books where ful that the others can look at and say, become their god. We complain because we are goes on, making its way through mov- pure, sinless Christians minister bravely “Whoa! So that’s what Christ is about.” worried about the government reading ies, music and literature. Is there any to delusional, clean-speaking atheists. Facebook.” our stuff without our consent, but yet we don’t hesitate to itemize our lives detail by detail on Twitter. trate how poor my relationships with If we actually cared about the gov- my friends may be, but rather to illus- ernment invading our privacy, we’d trate how incredibly disappointing our probably be a little more careful about communication skills have become in what we put on the Internet. the past fi ve years. 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OPINIONS October 9, 2009 SPORTS Page 8 Men’s soccer win big in double OT to make it back to the game,” By Julia Berger Beachler said. “Luckily, I wasn’t Co-Sports Editor Men’s Cross Country at the hospital long, so I was 10/3 1st at IWU Invitational able to come back and play.” One trip to the hospital and Upcoming meets: The game was well into its 10/10 11:30 a.m. at South Bend two overtimes after beginning second overtime before another for Bethel College Invitational what seemed like a normal goal was scored, this time by the game, the Trojan men beat previously-injured Beachler. Women’s Cross Huntington University 2-1. “I was excited to come back Country Within the fi rst six minutes, and play,” Beachler said. “I had 10/3 2nd at IWU Invitational sophomore and leading scorer Upcoming meets: fresh legs, so I just wanted to Tyler Beachler was knocked 10/10 11:30 a.m. at South Bend use that to our advantage.” down and stepped on. The large for Bethel College Invitational Beachler’s winning goal broke gash in Beachler’s head re- the 10-goal record he had set quired a visit to the hospital for Football (2-2, 0-1) last season as a freshman. stitches and forced him to miss W, 38-23 at St. Francis Head coach Gary Ross was most of the game. L, 51-35 vs St. Xavier overall pleased with his team’s Upcoming games: Beachler’s absence left the performance. 10/10 1 p.m. at Malone team unbalanced at fi rst, but “We were prepared tactically the Trojans were able to recover as we came into the game,” Men’s Soccer and prevent Huntington from Ross said. (6-7, 3-1) scoring in the fi rst half. A few days later the Trojan W, 2-1 (OT) vs Huntington* Sophomore and fi rst-time W, 3-2 at Saint Francis* men played at the University member of the soccer team Upcoming games: of Saint Francis for their sec- Eric Salley said, “The rest of the 10/10 4 p.m. at Bethel* ond consecutive win. With a guys on our team really stepped 10/14 4 p.m. vs Goshen* 6-7 overall, 3-1 MCC record, the up to the challenge and showed (Senior Night) team is now in second place in how well we can play regardless the conference. of the circumstances.” Women’s Soccer “Beating a team on the road (4-7-1, 0-3) Salley, who played on the Tro- in the MCC is no easy task,” L, 1-0 at Grace* jan football team as a kicker last Salley said. “We played great, Upcoming games: year, scored his fi rst collegiate tough soccer and came out with 10/10 7:30 p.m. at Marian* goal after 49 minutes of play. a great win.” 10/13 4 p.m. vs Bethel* “Our team has worked ex- Although it was a slow start ceptionally hard in practice Men’s Tennis in the game against Saint Fran- and in games,” Salley said. “To (8-4, 6-1) cis, freshman Joel Ritz was see it all pay off like that was W, 6-3 vs University of India- able to score his third goal of incredible.” Timmy Huynh napolis the season. Huntington came back in re- Freshman Danny Torres (9) and sophomore Tyler Beachler celebrate after Beachler scored Upcoming matches: Beachler set his record again the game-winning goal in the second overtime of Saturday’s game against Huntington. taliation tying the game at the 10/9 12:30 p.m. MCC Tour- with two goals of his own, nament at Indiana Wesleyan 70-minute mark. Ross said. “They have two a game this season. the two teams. bringing his total to 13 goals so With only a few minutes re- skilled players up top who are “We played very well against “We have a great thing going far this year. Women’s Tennis maining in the second half, fast, and we had to block their them last year,” Ross said. “We for us right now by being 3-1 Saint Francis scored twice in (10-2, 7-1) Beachler came back from the long through balls.” only lost 1-0 and played our in the conference,” Salley said. the second half, but the Trojans W, 9-0 vs Aquinas hospital ready to play. The team’s next competition worst game of the season.” “We just need to keep doing were able to prevent them from , MCC Tournament “I really didn’t think that I is 4 p.m. tomorrow at Bethel Ross believes the game will what we’re doing.” scoring more goals. Upcoming matches: would have had enough time College. The Pilots have not lost be a good matchup between 10/9 12:30 p.m. MCC Tour- “We knew what to expect,” nament at Indiana Wesleyan Cross country runs strong at IWU Volleyball (16-3, 5-0) W, 3-0 at Grace* College in the annual competi- races lately,” Johnson said. Nationals,” Johnson said. “We out the course of the race.” Upcoming games: By Andrew Morgan tion. Hilary Pederson (19:57), have confi dence that if we con- Corbin Slater and Brian Indiana Wesleyan Tourn. Contributor Senior Alyssa Johnson led Ashley Henry (20:02), Tabitha tinue to run for God’s glory, we Tencher closed the fi ve-man 10/9 2 p.m. vs McKendree the women’s team through the Bogue (20:16) and Kirstin He- will be blessed.” group with times of 27:02 and 10/9 4 p.m. vs St. Xavier The men’s and women’s 5,000-meter course with a sea- glein (20:23) followed John- The men’s team took fi rst 27:50 respectively. The top fi ve 10/10 12 p.m. vs Ohio Do- cross country teams took fi rst sonal personal record of 19:12 son as they crossed the fi nish place in their race with a strong men gave the Trojans their fi nal minican and second place respectively and fi rst place honors in the line with a cumulative score 3-4-5 pack fi nish led by se- score of 33, defeating Indiana 10/10 2 p.m. vs Davenport at last Saturday’s IWU Wild- race. of 51, falling short of Indiana nior Michael Pabody on the Wesleyan by 7. cat Invitational through strong Men’s Lacrosse (2-1) “With the tough wind and the Wesleyan’s 23, but defeating 8,000-meter course. Pabody “Taylor hasn’t won this meet pack running and impressive W, 16-3 vs RHIT competition that I can always St. Joseph’s 86 and Grace’s 87. fi nished with a time of 26:15, in 10 years, and we were all individual performances. Upcoming games: count on from the IWU ladies, Kelsey Van Housen and Kayce while Isaac Bryan followed in pumped to be a part of the fi rst Taylor competed against In- 10/17 vs Alumni the championship title was a Swofford sealed the top seven 26:23, and Tom Robertson in team from TU in 10 years to diana Wesleyan, St. Joseph’s big step closer towards where and fi nished 20:34 and 21:16 26:29. come out on top,” Pabody said. College of Indiana and Grace I’ve been wanting to fi nish my respectively. “The 3-4-5 fi nish was awesome Both teams compete in South “As a team, we are really to be a part of,” Pabody said. “It Bend tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. for ATHLETEoftheWEEK needing to take this meet as feels good to run and work to- the Bethel College Invitational. MichaelPabody the extra inspiration to get to gether with teammates through- *MCC Match Volleyball on winning streak By Jon Stroshine match, the team brought in a berger, who was named MCC ning streak as they compete in Contributor freshman class full of energy Libero of the Week four straight Indiana Wesleyan’s tournament and excitement. weeks in September. today at 2 and 4 p.m. as well as Year in and year out, the Tay- Six freshmen are on the team The Trojan women look to tomorrow at 12 and 2 p.m. lor University volleyball team and they have all contributed continue their fi ve-match win- puts together a solid squad of to the success of the team. Two players and makes a run at a or three freshmen start every conference championship. match, and some have been Any team can draw on the placed to strengthen the de- values of hard work, love of the fense with the hopes of provid- game, and focus to improve ing stability over the next few their game, but Taylor’s volley- years. ball team has something deeper The season has truly revealed to draw on: the Word of God. the talent of the freshmen, but Whether it’s the Bible verses it was evident to Smith that this the Lady Trojans memorize or class would be special long be- not, something has the women fore the season began. playing motivated volleyball, as “We had a couple summer they remain in the running for practices, and the second sum- the program’s ninth MCC regu- mer practice that we had, which Timmy Huynh lar season championship. was up in Michigan over the Name: Michael Pabody After a road win against Grace [4th of July, we] started to see Hometown: Indianapolis College on Wednesday night, some pretty phenomenal play Sport: Cross country Taylor is now 16-3 overall and from a couple of our freshmen,” Where you live on campus: Foundation - Sammy Morris 5-0 in MCC play. Smith said. Parents Names: Doug and Jo Ann While the Lady Trojans have Practices are one thing, but Favorite Pro Sports Team: Colts posted a winning record, they games are another, as collegiate Nicknames: Pabes are looking for something more: play is highly competitive. Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 40:31 a victory over an elite team. “It’s a pretty big jump from Hidden talents: I’m awesome at skeet shooting. “We need to break that bar- high school to college,” Smith Describe yourself in one word: Inquisitive rier,” said head coach Brittany said. “The intensity is different, If you could be one person for a day, it would be: Tim Smith. “We know we can do the season length is different, Griffi ths it [and] we know we have the but knowing they were coming Greatest athletic achievement: Qualifying for Nationals three talent to do it. We just need to in – in that type of shape, and (hopefully all four) years in a row push through and just get to that tough, competitive drive – Best advice you ever received: “If you fail to plan, you plan to that level.” was pretty exciting.” fail.” Timmy Huynh Along with a desire to chal- One of the standout freshman Pepsi or Coke?: Pepsi Sophomore Kelsey Pritchard goes for a tip during last lenge each other to win every players is Courtney Hersch- Favorite thing about TU men’s cross country: Having our Wednesday’s game against Indiana Wesleyan. camp in Michigan before school starts SPORTS