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Photo by Matt Wissman My Generation Night sizzled with hot bands and cool acts Thursday night. The night began with Dr. David Gyertson playing Mr. Rogers and ended with senior Joe Darling’s rendition of “Don’t You Forget About Me” by Simple Minds. The audience sang along with the Family Matters theme song and enjoyed songs like “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” by Rockapella (above). My Generation Night is back ‘On the Air’

BY CRYSTAL POLLOCK night’s first skit. tion of “The Scientist” by Coldplay. a group of men from Brotherhood the performance. onstage and performed ballet ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Next, freshman Jeremy Miller “We felt people would know and and Penthouse dressed in “The most fun part was turning a moves while defending himself slid on his red hat before perform- appreciate the song. We did our best 80s grunge. Lesser said they per- one-guitar song into a three-guitar against ninjas. Family sitcoms, oversized plaid ing a piano solo to begin “Killing to capture the emotion Coldplay formed the song at Andrew song,” Hall said. At the end of the song, the peach shirts and old-school music, Me Softly” from the Fugees. had on their live album,” guitarist Hauser’s request. “It’s just exhilarating to get up stood in victory while everyone else represented “My Generation” “This is a song I wouldn’t have Pellerin said. “This is Hauser’s favorite song,” and play,” Halberstadt said. lay on the floor. Thursday night. normally done,” Miller said. “But it “Crashing the Shadows” will Lesser said. “He’s been begging us To end the first set, senior Marybeth Larson played the The night began when Joe is fun.” also be playing at Lori Berenson's to do it since I was a freshman, and Brandon Henderson and Celby piano and sang Mandy Moore's Arcano, Andrew Hauser, Simon The Fugees duo Sara Bonness benefit concert on Saturday, and in this year we agreed.” Hadley performed Dispatch’s song song “Only Hope.” Lesser and Joe Ringenberg of the and Bethany Riggs said this Kokomo Dec 3. The night then followed with “The General” before intermission. Later in the night senior Joe core band played jazz music as stu- song has always been one of After a reminiscent scene of sophomores Mike Ho, and Matt The singers dressed in camouflage Ozinga filled the room with energy dents streamed into their seats. their favorites. Family Matters where Steve Urkel, Hall and freshman Brandon to complement the song’s words. as he danced and jumped across the The band opened with “Epic” by Then pianist Sara Fuchs accom- played by sophomore Brandon Halberstadt’s song “Name” by the Next, the Presidents of the United stage to “Popular” by Nada Surf. Faith No More. panied “Crashing the Shadows,” a House morphed into Stefan Goo Goo Dolls. States of America, wearing plaid Conor Angell, Eric Miller, Isaac Mr. Rogers, played by Dr. David band of Taylor students with sen- Urquelle played by sophomore “It’s one of my favorite songs,” pants and barbershop quartet-like Belcher, Jon Chacko, Alex Frank Gyertson, waltzed onto the stage, iors Isaac Pellerin and Adam Cox Josh Canada, a group performed Ho said. hats performed the song “Peaches.” and David Hasenmyer while changed sweaters and sang “Won’t and sophomores Blake Sampson “Jeremy” by Pearl Jam. The three from Broho practiced During the act, a peach, played by You Be My Neighbor” in the and Justin Grassman, in their rendi- Senior Andrew Hauser sang with for over three weeks before junior Mark Grunden, appeared See ‘On the Air’ page 2 ECHO IN-DEPTH Where are your TU dollars going? Athletics show lack of funding

any [recruits],” said men’s tennis 15 athletic teams based on regula- However, many in the athletic tuition as low as possible,” said Tim ference (MCC) schools, such as Coach Don Taylor. tions set years ago by the vice pres- department are finding it hard to Nace, assistant to the vice president Huntington, Bethel and Grace, do. Last year, Taylor’s Upland cam- ident of student affairs and the work with the funds given them. of student affairs. “We have to do more with less BY ASHLEY SMITH pus spent $1,445,000 on athletics athletic director. “Scholarships are an area where Other options for gaining more here at [Taylor],” Patterson said. NEWS EDITOR while in the previous year they Increases in department spend- we are probably lagging, and it is funds for scholarships and operat- “We can make a good financial aid spent $1,422,000. With the increase ing are due mainly to travel expens- hard to recruit with the money that ing costs include fund-raising. package to some people, just SHERIF MANSOUR in living expenses, the money need- es. Travel expenses have gone up we have,” said Assistant Athletic Coach Taylor actively cam- not enough,” CONTRIBUTOR ed for operating and scholarships due to the fact that TU now uses Director Amy Stucky. paigned for donor money this year. In recent years, both the men and stretched thin. buses for some sports instead of TU While Taylor University would “We’ve had some donor money, women's basketball teams, as well ith costs increasing across “We try to recruit young men vans for transportation. like to see an increase in the athlet- especially this year,” he said. as the volleyball, tennis, track and the nation and minimal and women who fit Taylor, [but] Out of last year’s spending, ath- ic budget, more funding is impossi- “Without it, we wouldn't have been cross country teams have had win- Wincreases in the athletic lots of times we are losing those letics used $719,000 for athletic ble at this point without an increase able to get everyone we got.” ning seasons, both in the MCC and budget, some coaches are finding it kids to other institutions,” said ath- scholarships which are split accord- in tuition or cuts in other programs. However, some university policies in other arenas. hard to compete. letic director Dave Bireline. ing to National Association of “Generally in the whole uni- also hinder athletic recruiting. The board of trustees is currently “We had one senior graduate in The yearly spending includes Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) versity, none of our specific operat- Basketball Coach Paul Patterson taking a comprehensive look at the last two years. That indicates operating dollars, salaries, benefits regulations and conference regula- ing budgets have seen increases in pointed out that Taylor does not the athletic department to determine two bad recruiting years. Financial and scholarships. The department tions. Donor grants of $31,000 the past few years, and that is allow full-ride scholarships but sev- if any changes should be Aid was a big factor in not getting divides the money among the were also given in scholarships. because we are trying to keep eral other Mid-Central College con- made financially. News NEWS NOVEMBER 19, 2004 PAGE 2 TWO gift drive brings joy to kid’s faces Kesler BY LAUREN SIEFER “We wanted to do a drive, and that delivers aid to hurting people defines CONTRIBUTOR then we thought about Real Life around the world. This Christmas, children in Third and how they get to give gifts, so Miller had the opportunity to World countries will receive gifts we wanted to pack boxes and have help pass out shoe boxes in a closed manhood from Upland, Ind. Millions of chil- an event,” said WCF co-director country. He shared the story of God dren in nearly 100 countries will Val Harle. "We really like children multiplying the number of boxes receive Christmas presents from a lot.” they had so that every child could BY ANDREW SLATE across the globe. Sophomore Austin Beer thought receive one. STAFF WRITER Wednesday evening, World the drive sounded like a good way “They knew they weren’t going Christian Fellowship collected shoe to get involved, so he organized an to have enough for every kid, but boxes filled with toys and hygiene Operation Christmas Child broth- they just kept passing them Dr. Jay Kesler defined manhood items for Operation Christmas er/sister floor even. On Nov. 12, out,”said junior Emily Jones. “In to 125 men Tuesday night. Child. According to WCF co-direc- more than 30 students from Second the end, they had more than enough “I think being a man is one of the tor Margie Davis, the drive Berg, Cellar and Third South for the kids, so every person who greatest privileges in the world." collected more than 150 boxes English got together to make boxes. wanted [a box] was able to This was how Kesler ended his talk from Taylor. “We went to Wal-Mart and the get one.” about “Defining Manhood,” the “This was the first year Taylor dollar store to get stuff, then we all Operation Christmas Child is an first of three in a series “Rising to has ever done Operation Christmas went to Cellar and put the boxes organization through Samaritan’s the Call” sponsored by men's min- istry cabinet titled Child. It's exciting that so many together,” Beer said. “We made 18 Purse that delivers brightly- Photo by Alisse Goldsmith boxes total.” Kesler’s talk covered many dif- boxes came in,” Davis said. wrapped boxes filled with goodies Junior Emily Jones and sophomore Margie Davis check boxes for W.C.F. decided to sponsor the At Wednesday’s event, students to children who would otherwise ferent issues concerning the role of box drive as a competition with gathered to turn in boxes and hear have no Christmas. According to WCF gift drive before the get shipped out. a man in the world in which he used Community Outreach’s Real Life stories from graduate student Jeff samaritanspurse.org, Operation On Friday, Taylor's boxes will be be loaded up and shipped out on scripture to base his insight on gift drive. The organizations divid- Miller, who has interned with Christmas Child delivered 6.6 mil- taken to the collection center at Nov. 22. truth, starting with Genesis 1:27, ed up the dorms and assigned dif- Samaritan's Purse. Samaritan's lion shoe boxes to more than 90 Eastview Wesleyan Church in Gas Operation Christmas Child which states, “God created man in ferent projects to each. Purse is a Christian organization countries last year. City. All of the boxes will then accepts shoeboxes year round. his own image” and leading into Psalm 8:5 which states, “You made (Far Left) him a little lower than the heaven- Senior Andrew ly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.” Hauser belts Kesler used these two passages out “Jeremy” by to show that men have the unique Pearl Jam quality of being made in the image Thursday night. of God as well as the unique role of The night being a steward of God's creation. Kesler also spent time explaining soared students the role of circumcision in the Old into their child- Testament (Genesis 17) and how hood with fami- that changed after Jesus (1 Cor. 7, ly sitcoms and Romans 2). “I loved how Kesler said the def- old theme inition or identity of a man can only songs. be found in God,” said freshman (Left) Junior Jason Hubbell. “He said that though Tony Tozer Christ never had any sexual rela- sings to the tions, He encountered women and cared for them in the deepest ways. dancing peach The world could use some of that in The medicine.” Presidents’ Dr. Jim Spiegel will address a rendition of man's individual relationship with “Peaches.” God in his talk “Man and Himself” at 8:15 p.m., Dec. 2 in Metcalf 002. Photos by Amy Wood Wengatz hall director Steve Morley Freshman Michael Farnsley year’s My Generation Night. SAC and Morris hall director Justin Heth dressed as a bumble bee and sang worked hours in the ETC making will speak Dec. 8 at 8:15 p.m. about On the Air “No Rain” by Blind Melon with decorations, and also working on men’s relationships with each other, sophomore Ben Taylor. skits and choosing performances. titled “Man with other Men.” from page 1 The core band played “Don’t “Every year it’s such a hard deci- dressed in suspenders and fedoras You Forget About Me,” by Simple sion,” she said. “So many good acts “I think being a man is performed “Where in the World is Minds to end the night. tried out.” Carmen Sandiego?,” originally “It was great,” Chris Jetter said. This year 40 bands tried out, one of the greatest by Rockapella. “It was fun to watch everything compared to previous years where “The best part of the night was come together at the end after our 30 or less auditioned for the night’s privileges in the world.” being able to perform with others five-hour practices.” 10 spots. and feel the support of the student Junior SAC member Liz Culver “We had so many solid, great Dr. Jay Kesler body,” Belcher said. was in charge of both this and last acts,” she said. ‘Choosing to lead’ sets Women’s staff Christmas theme for women’s forum associate vice president for univer- Brown University. sity advancement, “The Taylor The G. Roselyn Kerlin Women luncheon continues BY MIA WALES STAFF WRITER University Women's Forum is in Leadership Award is given to designed to help prepare under- Taylor alumnae who have shown Taylor’s female faculty, students graduate women for a variety godly leadership in their personal The once-cancelled women’s ‘get- and alumnae gathered together on of opportunities outside of the and professional lives and have Tuesday evening in the Alspaugh Taylor experience. We believe exhibited an extraordinary commit- Banquet Room for the annual Taylor University women will be ment to Jesus Christ and to others. together’ will go on despite setbacks Taylor University Women’s Forum. encouraged to become godly Coburn received the 2004 Kerlin The theme of the Women’s women, ready for a world outside award. She is president emeritus Forum was Choosing to Lead. of college.” of the University of Santa BY TAMARA SHAYA Both departments then decided to to be cancelled. The event featured alumnae Marrelli ’84, graduated with a Barbara and is also an author. Her CONTRIBUTOR cancel the Christmas luncheon. “The luncheon is not funded,” speakers Cindy Marrelli and degree in business administration. recently published book Authentic Mary Harrold, a cashier at the Harrold said. “We each buy our Wendy Soderquist. She worked with Fortune 500 com- Voices: Women of Insight Talk On Tuesday, Dec. 7, a Christmas bookstore, e-mailed the admissions own lunch and we ask for dona- Taylor alumna Dr. Julie Coburn, panies such as IBM and Electrolux about Real-Life Challenges will luncheon will be held for Taylor’s office asking them to reconsider not tions for door prizes. It’s held at the ’55, was also presented with the for 20 years. She is currently soon be available in the Taylor female staff members. canceling the event. [Dining Commons] which is nor- 2004 G. Roselyn Kerlin Women in employed as a Buyer’s Agent for University Bookstore. Originally, an e-mail sent to the Normally, departments have one mally decorated anyways. This Leadership Award. Marti Hampton Realty. Her past Freshman Christianna Luy loved female staff members stated the year to plan the event, but this year, event is a big deal to us, and I didn’t Marrelli spoke on leadership work experiences include a senior hearing from the Taylor alumnae. luncheon would be cancelled this female staff volunteers have one think that the departments should from her personal experience. sales executive, client partner, proj- “[The speakers] were really year due to lack of funding, and month to coordinate it. stop us from having it.” “I don’t think we choose to lead,” ect and marketing manager and inspiring,” Luy said. “I took five each department was to do some- Pamela Pegg, assistant director of In prior years, the rooms reserved Marelli said. “I think we are called senior vice president. pages of notes.” thing on their own. Taylor’s bookstore, is helping coor- for the luncheon were limited in to lead.” Soderquist graduated from However, junior Ann Parker did- Every year, departments take dinate the event. space, but this year, both the east Soderquist also shared her testi- Taylor with a Bachelor of Arts n’t enjoy the forum as much as she turns hosting the luncheon. This “As soon as word got out that we and west Alspaugh rooms are mony and gave encouragement to degree in sociology and communi- has in previous years. year it was the admissions and reg- were going to have the luncheon, reserved. The luncheon will serve all women. cation theatre arts. She worked at “I appreciated the women’s wis- istrar’s turn to plan the event. The people started volunteering to a variety of dishes including “There is a way God made Taylor in the Student Leadership dom [but] I guess I didn’t feel like schedules of the admissions and help,” Pegg said. “We were getting Chicken Caesar salad, assorted for you that is unique,” Soderquist Development department for eight what the speakers said was very registrar’s office, as well as the fact calls from all the different depart- breads, dessert samplers and said. “Once we are saved that years and is currently the director practical,” she said. “I didn’t leave that the admissions office received ments asking if we needed flavored coffee. doesn’t mean it is [over.] There is of leadership development for feeling challenged or inspired, [but] more applications than ever any assistance.” “It’s not about the food or the a process.” the Soderquist Center for I enjoyed being at a table with other before, made planning the event a Harrold said there was an error in money, it’s just about being togeth- According to Joyce Helyer, the Leadership and Ethics at John girls and having a nice meal.” difficult task. the e-mail about why it was going er with friends,” Pegg said.

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News FEATURES NOVEMBER 19, 2004 PAGE 3 The power is in the blood Several times a year, Taylor University sponsors blood drives organized by the American Red Cross. Donating blood is not only relatively quick, easy and pain-free, it is also a service that many Taylor students are honored to be able to offer

BY LAURA LAWSON girl in her home church suffered time, but couldn't because my iron STAFF WRITER with a disease that required many level was too low,” said Jorg. blood transfusions. Cook agreed that iron deficiency One hour every eight weeks does Sophomore Danielle Jorg has not is a common problem for people not seem like much time, but that been giving blood for quite as long. wishing to donate, and is especially may be all it takes to save a life. The Jorg has donated twice, but plans prevalent in women. American Red Cross pulls into on continuing to give blood in Before someone can donate Taylor's parking lot once every 56 the future. blood, Red Cross professionals days and gives students and faculty “I just know there's a need, and must check his or her blood pres- the opportunity to do just what the since I'm not afraid of needles, I sure, iron level and temperature. side of their van says: Give blood. might as well,” she said. “Why not The donating process also requires a Save a life. Up to three lives can be just do it? It only takes about an short interview involving questions saved with only one donation. hour out of my day, and it's helping about health, medication and travel. For freshman Heather Cook, giv- someone out.” Individuals who suffer certain dis- ing blood has become a fairly regu- While the process only requires eases, such as anemia, may not be lar occurrence. Her interest in an hour, the Red Cross has a few able to donate. donating blood was aroused in high stipulations about who can donate, The Red Cross also requires school. She became more aware of and how often. donors to wait a certain amount of the donating process when a little “I tried to give blood another time between donating sessions. “You're allowed to give blood every 56 days, and I think it's cool that the school is on top of that and has the Red Cross come set up here exactly 56 days after the last blood drive,” said Jorg. Professor Robert Benjamin from the Business Department sees donat- Photo by Amy Wood ing blood as a spiritual analogy. Sophomore Josef Ott gives blood at the Red Cross Blood Drive while sophomore Spence Conroy looks on. The “My Savior shed His blood on Red Cross holds blood drives on campus once every 56 days and encourages all students and staff to donate. the cross to pay the penalty for my sins,” he said. “If He did that for me, blood drive. He hopes that they try to encourage my students and to do so. it is the least I can do to give a pint will continue to do it throughout their friends to begin a lifetime of “The Bible says ‘it is more of blood every eight weeks to give their lives. giving blood to help others.” blessed to give than to receive,’” he life to others.” “There will come a time when I Benjamin believes that 40 to 50 said. “Let's see if we can hit at least Benjamin offers his students will no longer be able to help give percent of Taylor students could 10 percent of 1,700 on-campus stu- All information courtesy of www.redcross.org extra credit if they participate in the life to others,” he said. “Therefore, I donate blood and encourages them dents at our next drive.” Gray reaches beyond job to TDO befriends encourage Taylor students local disabled athletes BY JILL HAMILTON to raise their kids on campus,” Gray CONTRIBUTOR said. “You guys are a lot of fun to BY KERRY PORTER “When I am working with people with spe- work with.” CONTRIBUTOR Many Taylor students put a lot This semester he has been work- cial needs...I come away feeling as though I of emphasis on choosing a major ing double duty as a Foundations of and selecting classes. But for one Christian Thought discussion group Many ministries students can be have received more than I have given.” Taylor staff member, a college leader, in addition to his responsibil- involved in consume a large Chris Horst major had little to do with the direc- ities in Housekeeping. amount of time or require some spe- tion his life was to take. “I have a hankering to get the cial skill. However, Taylor David Gray was raised in [academic] side more and the dis- Disability Outreach is a ministry Bonness to re-vamp the previous ing, basketball and track and field Marion and studied social studies cussion group is a way to do that,” that simply requires a willing heart TDO and develop a new mission events. Approximately 100 athletes education at Marion College (now said Gray. “The books are kind of and a desire to have fun. statement. Taylor's new TDO start- participate in each of the organiza- Indiana Wesleyan University) and tough, but I like to learn along with TDO is a part of TWO's ed soon after. tion's three seasons. With ages rang- Ball State University. After gradu- the students. We help each other see Community Outreach. This min- Currently, over 50 Taylor students ing from six to 80, the athletes' dis- ation, he had difficulty finding a new things.” istry gives Taylor students the are involved in some capacity in the abilities include Autism, Down job, so he came to work for Taylor Freshman Michael Goodrich opportunity to serve through merely relationship-based ministry. Syndrome, severe Attention Deficit in 1987 as a painter in the mainte- is a member of Gray’s discus- “hanging-out” with Special Each Monday night and Saturday Hyperactivity Disorder, Cerebral nance department. sion group. Olympics athletes. afternoon, 10 to 20 Taylor students Palsy and several other disabilities. He fondly remembers summers “I really think we have more fun “Taylor Disability Outreach is a travel to Marion to work with the This fall, Taylor students went to working side-by-side with Taylor in our class just because of the envi- relationship-based ministry where Special Olympics of Grant County. the bowling practices and activities student work crews. Photo by Alisse Goldsmith ronment that David creates,” Taylor students can reflect God's SOGC is a non-profit organization where they had the opportunity to “I like to interact with people,” David Gray, the Housekeeping Goodrich said. “The interaction we love to others,” said junior co-chair run completely by volunteers. TDO develop relationships with the ath- said Gray. Supervisor at Taylor, manages the have is always very interesting as Chris Horst. has worked with the group over the letes while keeping score. During For six years he has served housekeeping staff in each resi- well, but he also puts all of his time In the fall of 2003, Horst and past year. the winter basketball season, TDO as Housekeeping Supervisor in dence hall. On Nov. 5, he was hon- and effort into improving Taylor.” fellow sophomore Sara Bonness “We have really begun to build a members will help run drills, refer- the Maintenance Department. He ored for making a difference in stu- The special effort Gray puts into traveled to Marion along with strong foundation with the Special ee, run the scoreboard, keep statis- manages the housekeeping staff dents’ lives. getting to know students has not some friends to help out with the Olympics,” Horst said. “We have tics, and play alongside the athletes. for each residence hall on campus. gone unnoticed. His involvement Special Olympics of Grant County. proven to them that we are commit- Each season, TDO plans to host Although this role distances him He specifically remembers one with students earned him the 2004 They both realized they had come ted to this ministry and will be con- one large event for the Special from the students somewhat, Gray time when a male student was Student Friend Award, which was upon a great opportunity. They sistent in our work with the group.” Olympics participants. It will begin estimates that over the years, he struggling academically. Gray pro- given in Parent's Weekend chapel approached TWO to turn their This year, Taylor students have on Sunday, when TDO will sponsor has built relationships with about vided accountability for him on Friday, Nov. 5. ministry into a part of Taylor's had opportunities to share their faith a bowling party at the Plaza Bowl in 200 students. by meeting bi-weekly to let the stu- “[The award is] for someone Community Outreach. with SOGC volunteers, athletes, Marion to mark the end of the fall “They become my kids,” he dent know someone was checking making a difference in a quiet sort Taylor Disability Outreach had, and families. bowling season. A basketball tour- said. "I think Taylor students up on him. of way.” Jerry Cramer, the senior in fact, previously existed until a The Special Olympics provide nament will also be held at Taylor are top-notch." “I tease a lot of people that I have development officer/director of few years earlier. Because the fund- opportunities for individuals with on Jan. 15. Parent's Programs, said ing was already in place for the mental and learning disabilities to As co-chair, Horst has encour- “We appreciate the service that's group, TWO asked Horst and participate in athletics such as bowl- aged many Taylor students to par- rendered to our students to make ticipate in TDO activities. this a really great place,” he said. “We want people to try TDO and Gray was not expecting to if it isn't something they feel strong- receive such an award. ly about, there are a lot of other min- “I was shocked. I felt humbled istries at Taylor to get involved in,” and honored,” he said. Horst said. Freshman Nate Baggett, another His own passion for working member of Gray’s discussion with people with disabilities has group, understood why Gray won developed from growing up with the award. an older brother with multiple “He totally deserved the learning disabilities. award he received,” Baggett “I feel it is important to serve in said. “I love the perspective he the areas in which you are passion- brings to class. He keeps ate,” Horst said. “When I am work- potentially boring conversa- ing with people with special needs, tions interesting.” I know that it is the desire that God has given me. I come away feeling as though I have received more than Add The Echo Online to I have given.” Students tan at TDO is not a major time com- your my.taylor Portal! mitment. Co-chairs Horst and lunch-time Bonness simply ask that students be Click on the link" consistent with their commitment to prices ANYTIME! 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Western Ave. Select the Category: "Campus" “The athletes don't require Click in the button: "Go" Marion, IN 46953 anything of you,” Horst said, “You Stop in for Select the entry: "Echo" just have to be willing to have a Click on the button: "Add good time.” Next to Walmart more specials Channel" To learn more information Click on the link to go back Photo provided by Chris Horst or become involved in TDO, to your layout: "Back to send an e-mail to taylordisabili- 765-662-ITAN (1826) Community" A Special Olympics athlete crosses the finish line in his wheelchair and is [email protected] or stop greeted by Taylor students. Taylor Disability Outreach works with the by the TWO office in the Special Olympics of Grant County to spend time with and coach the athletes. Student Union.

F e a t u r e s OPINIONS NOVEMBER 19, 2004 PAGE 4 “Heap high the board with plenteous cheer and gather to the feast, And toast that sturdy Pilgrim band whose courage never ceased.” Alice Williams Brotherton The Echo Taylor University Sin: our common ground Megan Elder Anders Helquist Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor n Thursday afternoon of fallen world. dishonoring our sin is. [email protected] [email protected] last week a young man Any man that will look you Our brother in Christ has Olet his heart pour out in the eye and tell you that he done this. He has asserted how onto the pages of a newsletter, has never once had a homosex- disgraceful his sin is. For that Emily Kiefer which was passed out for all ual thought is lying. We are we must applaud him. Opinions Editor of Taylor University’s students unique and therefore each of us Brother I address you now and [email protected] and professors to read. is strong in some areas while say that the path does not stop While there were undoubt- being weak in others. there. I can never pretend to edly those that were shocked at There is not one individual understand your struggle. I only BY JOHN AMES Editorial the notion that a homosexual on this planet that has fully rec- hope that I can meet you at a com- GUEST COLUMNIST was attending a Christian insti- ognized his or her complete mon ground to give you the aid We are unique and tute of higher learning, I am sinfulness. We remain prideful, that you need. It is not my inten- positive that there were also lustful and despicably luke- tion to give you guidance; I’m therefore each of us those students that were over- warm in our commitments. sure you’ve heard different peo- Remembering is strong in some come by a feeling of failure. An Thank God for grace, however. ple’s opinions your whole life. areas while being emotional sentiment brought Throughout his story our I cannot speak for the rest of on by the inability to accept anonymous individual empha- Taylor’s campus, but on behalf weak in others. both a brother in Christ and a sized how “confused” he is. He of one individual who is a fail- our soldiers There is not one indi- child of God. feels both “guilty” and “ashamed.” ure for never showing you vidual on this planet This anonymous individual A friend of mine told me the God’s love, I apologize. Thank struggling with sin at TU is no other day that the key to begin- you for re-opening my closed that has fully recog- different than any of us in our ning the path towards under- eyes. I will pray for you, as I When world affairs strike nized his or her battle against evil. We all strug- standing our Christian faith is am confident that the rest our close to home complete sinfulness. gle with different issues in this realizing how disgusting and fellow students will as well. oday, we write about an issue that doesn’t directly affect many people’s daily lives at this university. It is a somber Treminder that events occurring in a world outside “The A look at God Bubble” can strike at the heart of the town we live in nine months out of the year. Veterans’ Day was over one week ago on Nov. 11. It is a time in the eye when the United States remembers the soldiers who fought in wars, wars in which men fell, leaving behind loved ones. Veterans’ ing.” A simple kiss changed Day also remembers and celebrates those who returned home to Lisa from a vacant shell to a communities that should embrace them for their efforts. bright-eyed girl. Such is the Unfortunately, today is a day to remember someone who has fallen. power of love. On Tuesday, Indianapolis television news station WTHR reported Sometimes, I feel autistic. I’d Lance Thompson, a marine from Grant County, perished while never be diagnosed by the psy- fighting the insurgency in Iraq. The report later indicated he grad- chological definition, but when uated from Eastbrook High School. The news finally mentioned he it comes to the reality of the BY MEGAN ELDER spiritual realm, I lack an aware- was an Upland native. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF He was 21 years old, the age of many seniors on this campus. He ness of God and his power. I now leaves behind his wife and parents. It is easy to view current ometimes, I can relate to the long for connection, but I’m events from a distance, numbing ourselves to the grim realities that SRainman. trapped inside this vacant shell. the news often brings. It is times like these though, that the world While only 10 percent of all For so long I’ve lived in my affairs strike close to home. autistic people display special own little world, content to Today, let us remember our soldiers fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan talents like Dustin Hoffman’s arrange and rearrange the aspects and other regions of the world where the United States is working character, Rainman poignantly of my life most familiar to me. with allied nations to bring peace. Although not everyone agrees reveals the dimensions of this I’ve been afraid to reach out, to with the reasons for the war in Iraq, it is times like these where tragic disorder. Autism is char- look God in the eyes. I guess I everyone can take a minute out of their day to remember the acterized by an inability to wasn’t sure what He’d see there. American soldiers abroad, and say a prayer for their families at home. relate and extreme aloneness. What Lovaas did in Lisa was Doctors can usually identify indescribably beautiful. He autism before a child reaches woke her up with a kiss! Isn’t the age of 3. It affects five out that a dream all us sleeping of every 10,000 children. beauties share? Taylor taxi: a We watched a video clip in If Lisa could break free from Abnormal Psychology where her autistic stupor, so could I. UCLA’s Dr. Ivar Lovaas taught This summer, I looked God in Lisa, a young autistic girl, to the eyes. Instead of shrinking at controversial sit down in a chair. Children His touch, I gave in to it. The like Lisa don’t look into peo- simple act involved consider- ple’s eye. In fact, they don’t able vulnerability, but He didn’t BY EMILY KIEFER acknowledge other people’s abandon me. He pushed me reality existence. They stare into space, down in my chair, told me I completely unaware of a world was good and kissed me. gone off the deep end. They beyond themselves. When Now, don’t get me wrong. The Echo will argue that, following the touched, they scream and con- That Date-With-God stuff is Taylor University communal model of the early tort their faces. They seem nonsense; he and I are not church, we ought to hold all impossible to get through to. romantically involved. It was a Megan Elder Anders Helquist things in common. Bikes, for Lovaas continuously pushed fatherly kiss, an “I will never Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor instance, should be considered Lisa down into the chair after leave you nor forsake you” kiss, the property of the body of commanding, “Sit, Lisa.” He a Megan’s-heart-is-good kiss. Ashley Smith Elizabeth Diffin believers. When you help a would reinforce her good behav- Without early, consistent News Editor Features Editor BY JOE RINGENBERG Townie share their bike, you’re ior with an edible treat and a intervention, autistic people do COLUMNIST really just extending to them hug. For a long time, Lisa screamed not recover from their disorder. Emily Kiefer Joe Darling the hand of the Church, encour- at the hugs and the pressure to I still struggle with wanting to Opinions Editor Arts & Entertainment Editor You have to take into aging them to partake in our sit in the chair. Then Lovaas control my own familiar space account the people joyous lack of exclusive prop- made a breakthrough; he kissed and sink further into myself, Justin Potts Matthew Wissman erty rights. her on the cheek. but through God’s power, I Sports Editor Photography & Online Editor on the fringe of While this may sound a little Suddenly, Lisa was con- know I can beat this spiritual common opinion scious. Her eyes brightened autism. As I stare wide-eyed Crystal Pollock Alisse Goldsmith strange to many conservative Assistant News Editor Photographer who seem to take thinkers, the other end of the and her mouth transformed into the future, I know I’ve spectrum is just as wacky. from a scream to a full-on made a connection beyond my Drew Osbourne Amy Wood their like/dislike for smile. She looked Lovaas in self-absorbed prison. I can hear There are those who hold not Advertising Manager Photographer bike borrowing a only that bike borrowing is not the eyes as he praised her for God saying, “Good sitting, little too far. okay, but that all bike stealers “good sitting” and “good look- Megan. Good looking.” Jeremy Jones Donna Downs should be persecuted, prosecut- Distribution Manager Faculty Adviser n the last few weeks, we've ed, excommunicated, expropri- Letter to the Editor heard a lot about the issue ated, extrapolated, and a lot of Megan Herald Iof bike borrowing, stealing, other big words too. This view In praise of diversity Copy Editor sharing, and pilfering. A com- seems to be rather short on The mission of The Echo is to fairly and without bias represent the mon topic around the lunch turning-the-other-cheek and CMSLC — the National that the one sure way of killing views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus and to be a table, where opinions fly long on hating on those moral NChristian Multi-Cultural a program at Taylor is to use vehicle of accurate and pertinent information to the student body, through the air like squirrels wretches who dare to push the Student Leadership Conference the word “culture.” faculty and staff. The Echo also aims to be a forum that fosters fleeing from Third West laun- pedals of another man’s Huffy. — is an annual event held at Typical responses to invita- healthy discussion about relevant issues, acting as a catalyst for dry baskets, I think this discus- While the lunch-table debate varying colleges across the tions to attend cultural events change on our campus. sion deserves a little perspective. could go on endlessly, even country. The participants come are lines like “I’m not racist,” The Echo has been published weekly since 1915, except for January There seem to be two basic without the crazy extremists, I from across the country and “You’re just oversensitive” or term, exam week and school holidays and is a member of the opinions regarding the Taylor would encourage the Taylor fork out $300 to attend work- “I treat everyone the same.” Associated Collegiate Press and the Indiana Collegiate Press Taxi system. Either (one) you community to stop arguing and shops, chapel sessions and lec- People, this is ignorance. By Association. like it or (two) you don’t. get back to the Mexican Mini tures on how to further recon- holding these events we don’t The Echo is printed by the Marion Chronicle-Tribune in Marion, Oddly enough, the demograph- Bar. Whether you call it stealing, ciliation work on their campuses. intend to label you racist or Ind. Offices are located in the Rupp Communication Arts Building. ic usually breaks down such borrowing, redistributing, or This year’s theme was “One ignorant. We simple want to All letters, questions or comments may be addressed to: that Group One is mostly bike sinning, the great bike tradeoff Body, Many Parts.” I know provide you with the opportu- owners, while Group Two is is a reality on Taylor’s campus. we’ve all heard it preached nity to learn about something The Echo Member 236 W. Reade Ave. mostly people who don’t have If you have a bike and can’t from the pulpit before but new that you will inevitably Upland, IN 46989-1001 a bike, but borrow one when stand the possibility of not see- there’s a twist — Maybe the experience in the Kingdom of (765) 998-5359 the opportunity and need aris- ing it for a few days, lock it up. “part” means culture? At our God and if you don’t see Associated Collegiate [email protected] Press es. The people who neither If you have a bike and you Taylor we’ve created a sub-cul- what you are missing then you © Taylor University 2004 have bikes nor borrow them can’t wait to see some student ture where we are sheltered might have completely missed usually don’t make it to the dis- sent to Guantanamo for bor- from the world and all that hap- the beautiful diversity that our cussion on time — those poor rowing it, set it out in front of pens to this world is dealt with God has created. This colorful suckers are still walking Reade and hide in the bushes in at arms length. The world is so God is the same God that Letters to the Editor around on their own two legs. camouflage with a Taser or a far removed from Taylor that you worship. This dichotomy, however, is lasso or something. If you have we only engage the world in What is the purpose of writ- Letters to the Editor must be received by 6 p.m. on Wednesday not quite exhaustive; you have a bike and want to help usher in terms of the typical white, mid- ing this? We, leadership and and be 425 words or less in order to be published in the com- to take into account the people the communist revolution, dle-upper class Christian evan- programmers, are looking for ing Friday’s issue. Letters should include daytime telephone and on the fringe of common opin- don’t lock it up. Someone in a gelicals: “We’re out to save the feedback on how to get you signature. Write us from off-campus at: The Echo, Taylor ion who seem to take their hurry will no doubt appreciate poor destitute world.” (the student body) to show up University, 236 W. Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989-1001. On- like/dislike for bike borrowing the help. This, I think, plays into how at cultural events and engage campus at: The Echo, Rupp Communications Building, or a little too far. As for this columnist, I’m Taylor deals with culture. what is being presented as a via e-mail: [email protected]. The first unfortunate minori- still busy designing a saddle for Taylor is afraid of culture. reality that you cannot escape The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necessarily rep- ty is made up of those who pro- that sick black dog that always Being part of planning commit- by stepping back from. resent The Echo or its staff or Taylor University. mote bike sharing but have runs around campus. tees, we’ve come to understand By Michael Lin O p i n i o n s A&E NOVEMBER 19, 2004 PAGE 5 “The aim of every artist is to arrest motion, which is life, by artificial means and hold it fixed so that a hundred years later, when a stranger looks at it, it moves again since it is life.” -William Faulkner EWF offers action-packed All Time Top 5 Music lists inspired by author Nick entertainment in Marion Hornby and the film, High Fidelity

turn when he was signed by Jamin Clutcher’s top 5 songs in a film BY JOE DARLING was EWF, now closing in on its WWF to do national "spot tenth year as a veritable inde- A&E EDITOR shows" in '94 and '95. His pendent wrestling federation. •“Let Go” by Frou Frou from Garden State - I'm fairly certain that dream to entertain had come "There are thousands of there is no other song more suited for a movie than “Let Go” for Garden State. Zach Braff showed us all that he can act in dramat- In the summer of 2000, true, just not the way he groups like mine all over the expected it. country but I dare say they run ic roles, he can make movies surprisingly well and has one heck of Jason Maples, aka The a taste in music. Hurricane, got a chance to meet After a brief jaunt with the as often," said Maples. "In world's largest professional seven years, we've only missed •“Mad World” by Gary Jules from Donnie Darko - The end of this one of his heroes. What'd he movie leaves you with a, "What the crap is going on here?" feel- do when he met him? He wrestling organization, Maples a few weeks." decided to move back to his This year, Maples watched ing, but the song playing up until the credits role allows the melan- fought him. choly feeling of the film to set in and make you think. Maples, a former professional home in Marion and develop his and supported a colleague own enterprise. The result named Dean "The Dream" •“Tiny Dancer” by Elton John from Almost Famous - I've seen this wrestler and the owner and pro- movie a thousand times and, everytime the scene with this song prietor of EWF (Extreme Jablonski, former EWF partici- pant, achieve mainstream suc- comes on, it gives me chills. Everytime, it's just that good. Wrestling Federation), •“Wise Up” by Aimee Mann from Magnolia - There are only a few Marion's independent profes- cess in the WWE by making an appearance on the weekly directors that can pull off a scene in which all of the main charac- sional wrestling league, was ters end up singing the same song and even fewer who can make it given the opportunity to go show, WWF Smackdown!. "Even though I don't wrestle beautiful and moving. Maybe it's because PT Anderson was head-to-head with one of inspired by Aimee Mann's music to make the movie. his favorite wrestlers anymore, it's fun to watch the guys and live through them," •“Needle in the Hay” by Elliott Smith from The Royal from the glory days of Tenenbaums The moving images with an understated indie artist WWF wrestling. said Maples. The wrestlers that routinely playing softly in the background allows this scene to be both dis- He faced Jimmy turbing and absolutely beautiful at the same time. Wes Anderson "Superfly" Snuka. compete at EWF feel that their most entertaining fights are finds a way to make it one of the most powerful scenes he has ever Superfly, famous dur- done. Don't ask me how it happens, it just does. ing his days in the when they're able to fill the WWF, was scheduled room with excited fans, accord- to appear at Marion's ing to Maples. Over the course home for profes- of the past several years, many Jared Bane’s top 5 side one track ones sional wrestling and Taylor students have discov- give fans a little ered the thrill and become •“Ghost Trains” by Erland Oye from Unrest - The pale, bespecta- taste of history. active in attending EWF's fair cled redhead from the Kings of Convenience (Scandinavia's Many wrestlers have of entertainment. answer to Simon and Garfunkel) communes with his inner diva come and gone since "We used to have droves," and turns out a throbbing electro disco anthem that evokes desert- the EWF's inception in said Maples. "One night we ed city streets and full moons. Drop it like an umlaut. 1995. Maples has could've done a show all for •“Race For the Prize” by The Flaming Lips from The Soft Bulletin stood alongside Taylor students. The wrestlers The Flaming Lips began the third phase of their vaunted career watching and supporting get excited. It's fun to see peo- with this gloriously over-the-top statement of intent - they were them amid the ups and downs ple be entertained and have a trying to cure cancer with this record. A martial drum fill and a of professional wrestling's good time." heavenly harp flourish open the floodgates of this orchestral pop mainstream appeal. Though he Though the prospect of masterpiece drawing liberally from Pet Sounds and Dark Side of always enjoyed watching someone not being a fan of pro- the Moon, with lyrics about life, death, spiders, Superman and wrestling and participating as a fessional wrestling seems vegetables. member of Marion High absurd to most, Maples makes •“Random Rules” by Silver Jews from American Water - Not the School's wrestling team, he one concession for the individ- kind of “random” that peppers the speech of young people from never expected he'd wind up ual who hesitates at whether or here to Wheaton College. Not “random” meaning “kooky” or working as a professional. not to attend an event at EWF. “bizarre” - “random” meaning “without a guiding principle.” “I "I envisioned myself being "For sheer curiosity and asked a painter why the roads are colored black. He said, 'Steve, an actor or an entertainer grow- experience alone, it's worth it's because people leave and no highway brings them back,’” goes ing up," said Maples. "I've coming once to watch it live," one line from the song. I don't know what that means - It's so ran- always enjoyed being the cen- said Maples. "The wrestlers go dom! ter of attention." over the top to entertain. Even •“The State I Am In” by Belle & Sebastian from Tigermilk - Most In 1994, his aspirations to Photo courtesy www.deanthedream.net if you don't like wrestling, unemployed loiterers fall short of being this eloquent. However work in the entertainment Dean “The Dream” Jablonsky, now known as Dean Visk, wrestled you'll be entertained." genuine the sentiment, "Riding on city buses for a hobby is sad," industry took an unexpected in Marion for two years before signing with the WWE. songwriter Stuart Murdoch perfectly captures the feeling of being young and unable to commit. •“Metal Guru” by T. Rex from The Slider - After their commercial Opera Theatre breakthrough, Electric Warrior, T. Rex's Marc Bolan must have 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 19, Recital Hall asked himself, "How can I top myself?" The answer was to start Metcalf features his next record with a blast of sheer euphoria and never look back. Cost: $3 Hear it as a prayer, a command, or an earnest search for love and Opera Theatre students will present scenes from Le truth. Or just throw your head back and join in on the "Ahh-haaa nozzze di Figaro, Oklahoma, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Yeah!" background vocals. Dolls, Cenerentola, Amahl and the Night Visitors and The superior artistry Mikado. Elaine Friedberg’s top 5 songs to listen Call Cathy Moore at 998-5292 for more information. in new exhibit to on public transportation •“Mad World” by Gary Jules - Something that makes me sit--in an airport, a subway station, a bus stop--and watch the people walking by. A little surreal (and, in my opinion, better than the original Tears for Fears version), Gary Jules' voice here is haunting. •“Vaka” by Sigur Ros - Sigur Ros does such a great job blending lead singer Jónsi's vocals with the band's ambient orchestration. This is one of those songs that sort of transitions with you--it's sad when you want to be sad, upbeat when you're in a good mood. Walking around a town and hearing this instead of voices or cars makes me feel like I'm in a music video. Two of the pieces included in the exhibit are (top) Tattoo of •“Let Go” by Frou Frou - The perfect kind of song for riding in a Memory/Metairie by Richard Martin Ash and (bottom) Untitled taxi down a city highway at night. I think the strength of this song (Prostrate Petitioner) by Doug Jaques. comes mainly from Imogen Heap's vocals--she's got a dark, sort of brooding voice; if I didn't listen to it a lot, I'm pretty sure it would BY JOE DARLING five years ago, CIVA has con- be stuck in my head anyway. tinually strived to strengthen A&E EDITOR •“This Place is a Prison” by The Postal Service - One of the only the relationship between the low-key songs on The Postal Service's 2003 Give Up. Ben visual arts and the Christian Gibbard's understated vocals make it delicate, almost fragile. I Despite the week pivoting on faith. As evidenced in their cur- have a predisposition towards moody songs anyway--the more a performance recognized uni- rent exhibition, CIVA adheres emotional manipulation, the better. versally as My Generation closely to the Ecclesiastical •“Of a Broken Heart” by Zwan - I think this is a great song no Night, there's another show theme of "Bread Upon the matter where I am, so it's automatically on this top five list. To be in town. Waters." honest, I have no specific reason behind this attachment; it's just Flyers aren't hung all across The source of the exhibit's that I want Billy Corgan to follow me around wherever I go, campus and t-shirts aren't being title can be found in singing the entire time. sold in the DC to promote this Ecclesiastes 11, a chapter deal- event, but "Bread Upon the ing primarily with sowing Waters," the new art exhibit fea- seeds and sharing the unique tured in the Metcalf Gallery, is a gifts God has presented each Ben Gastright’s top 5 influential albums sight worthy of students' attention. member of his creation. It may It's still a debate whether the be a suggested reading prior to •Upbeats and Beatdowns by Five Iron Frenzy - This album paved rumored lost art of enjoying observing the gallery's contents. the way into the punk and ska years of my adolescence. I was in visual art will ever return in full "The work is always of the eighth grade when my friend Mark Laughlin made me a tape form. There's also a sub-debate highest caliber both conceptu- before our class trip to Washington, D.C. I wore that tape out in a on whether that debate will ally and artistically, setting a matter of months. ever be resolved. Regardless of high standard for our students •Reborn by Living Sacrifice - Up until I heard this record, I hated the disrepair that these divisive and for our audiences," said Dr. metal, but nothing I'd heard yet was as honest and Spirit-filled lyri- arguments create, students now Rachel Smith, art department cally, or brutal and well crafted musically as Reborn. Living have the option to find artistic chair and member of CIVA's Sacrifice allowed me to explore the heavy, and occasionally quite refuge within the walls of the board of directors. experimental side of music, most notably At The Drive-In and The Metcalf Gallery. Following the exhibit's stint Blood Brothers. "Bread Upon the Waters" is at Taylor, "Bread Upon the •The Moon is Down by Further Seems Forever - All the themes of the second exhibition provided Waters" will resume its national finding love, losing love, and missing love on this album stood out by CIVA (Christians in the travels through 2005. in this new setting away from the safety of home. The Moon is Visual Arts) that the art depart- Raising the level of Christian Down was highly definitive of my first year of college. ment has featured this year. artistry within the church has •Lifted. Or the Story is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the Ground Their first exhibition titled "The continually proven to be an by Bright Eyes - Lifted is a marvelous piece of raw melancholy set Artist and the Bible" was dis- exhausting job but, it is a cause to music that led to quasi-country acts like My Morning Jacket and played in September. that CIVA has dedicated itself The Shins. "I was pleasantly surprised to furthering. Perhaps a small •Turn on the Bright Lights by Interpol - After this album com- that art of this quality existed victory is won every time a pletely hypnotized me with its eerie and atmospheric guitar work, within the Christian art world," new student enters the art the drums kicked in along with some groovy bass, and they all said junior Chris Salzman. gallery to engage their mind in screamed, "Get up and dance, boy!" Thank you, Joey Ozinga, for Since its inception twenty visual artistry. showing me the bright light. A&E SPORTS NOVEMBER 19, 2004 PAGE 6 Trojan football carries winning streak into ’05 Offense hits stride in final game as Trojans run for 253 yards and pass for 170 en route to 24-14 win over Ohio Dominican

BY JUSTIN POTTS line with three minutes remain- take a two-touchdown lead. Taylor’s defense stopped a SPORTS EDITOR ing in the half. However, a Krider pass last-gasp drive on a fourth-and- The Trojans drove 80 yards in through the hands of junior one play in the fourth quarter to After an 0-8 start to the sea- seven plays, capped off by a tight end Ked Hirschy was seal the win. son, the Taylor football team 20-yard touchdown pass from picked off and returned 51 Senior DJ Jergensen led the earned the luxury of carrying a Krider to senior receiver Cory yards for an ODU score. defensive effort with 14 tack- two-game winning streak into Neuenschwander to tie the Taylor took the lead for good les, six for loss. the off-season with a 24-14 win game at seven heading into the when sophomore running back Senior Ryan Ott added 12 over Ohio Dominican. locker rooms. Josiah Boomershine scampered tackles, while sophomore Joe ODU scored first, an 80-yard On its first possession of the 62 yards for touchdown to put Stamm had 11 tackles and two touchdown drive on its second second half, Taylor drove 61 Taylor up 21-14. interceptions. possession of the game. yards in 12 plays for another After going three-and-out, an Both Boomershine and Lee Taylor responded with a big touchdown. ODU punt attempt was fum- surpassed the 100-yard mark drive of its own, but the Freshman tailback Anthony bled, giving Taylor the ball on on the ground, rushing for 127 Panthers picked off a Wes Lee did the scoring on an eight the Panther 22-yard line. and 110, respectively. Photo by Matt Wissman Krider pass to end the drive. yard touchdown run. Senior kicker Robby Smith Senior wide-out Bryan Sophomore receiver Mike Simon returns a punt in last Saturday’s In the second quarter, Taylor After forcing an ODU punt, nailed a 32-yard field goal to Jackson caught four passes for 24-14 win over Ohio Dominican. Taylor finished the season 2-8. got the ball on its own 20-yard Taylor got the ball looking to put Taylor up 24-14. 99 yards. Trojans outmatched by Cardinals Trojans hang with Div. I Ball State in first half, fall 78-51 BY JUSTIN POTTS 11 points. SPORTS EDITOR Terrance Chapman led the Cardinals with 21 points and ven though it was just an nine rebounds. Peyton Stovall, Eexhibition game, Ball State a member of last season's Mid- wasn't about to get beat by an American Conference All- NAIA school. And it didn't. Freshman Team, added 17 Taylor fell behind 20-7 mid- points, shooting 5-of-7 from way through the first half, but the field. fought back with an 11-4 run to "The reason he shot well pull within six at 24-18. tonight was because he spear- Three Eric Ford 3-pointers headed our defense," Buckley and tough inside play by Doug said of Stovall, who harassed Bell kept the Trojans in the Ford all game game. But a late Ball State run Dennis Trammell and Michael put the Cardinals up 38-27 at Bennett also scored in double fig- the half. ures for the Cardinals, with 14 "I was pretty pleased at half- and 10 points, respectively. time with our play in the first "We have a great respect for half," Ball State head coach Taylor and for Coach Tim Buckley said. "We knew Patterson," Buckley said. "We coming into the game that prepared for them like we'll Taylor was a very good shoot- prepare for every team we play ing team and a very good pass- this year." ing team. They run the triangle Ball State opens its season in as well as anybody; they just Cincinnati, Ohio next Tuesday don't have Michael Jordan at against the Kentucky Wildcats, the end to finish it." the NCAA’s 9th ranked team. In the second half, the Taylor travels to Angola tonight to Cardinal athleticism took over battle NAIA Div. II’s eighth-ranked and Ball State held Taylor to Indiana Tech at 6 p.m. The just four points in the first Trojans face either Tri-State or 11:46 of the half. The 19-4 run Grace tomorrow. Taylor returns put the game out of reach and home on Tuesday to host allowed both teams to get other Cedarville, which is ranked #4 Photo by Jim Garringer players into the game. in the NAIA National Poll. Photo by Jim Garringer Bell led Taylor with 16 points The team has Thanksgiving Sophomore point guard Kevin Wright brings the ball up court as while Ford was the only other weekend off and returns to Sophomore guard Josh Merrick looks for the open man as Ball Ball State guard Skip Mills provides pressure. Trojan in double figures with action Tues. Nov. 30 at Marian. State guard Terrance Chapman defends. Lady Trojans fall Seventh in MCC finals Heaven BY JUSTIN POTTS and 15 kills. XC teams fin- SPORTS EDITOR Senior Lindsay Diehm had 12 After a perfect 8-0 record in kills and fellow senior Rachel ish seventh at the Mid-Central Conference Malinsky added 25 digs. regular season, including a 3-0 Taatjes was honored as MCC NCCCs; duo win at rival Indiana Wesleyan, Player of the Year for the sec- the Lady Trojans fell to the ond straight season. qualifies for Wildcats 3-1 in the champi- Malinsky, Amony and senior onship game of the MCC Erin Ling were named to the Nationals Tournament last Saturday. MCC First Team. BY JUSTIN POTTS Indiana Wesleyan had the Freshman Maggie Henss was SPORTS EDITOR momentum early, winning the named MCC Freshman of the The men’s cross-country team first two games by scores of Year, while head coach Angie finished seventh out of 22 30-28 and 30-22. Fincannon was honored as teams last weekend at the Photo by Matt Wissman Taylor battled back to win MCC Coach of the Year. National Christian College Championships at Cedarville Senior forward Melanie Brumbaugh earned tournament MVP honors in the Taylor Tip-Off Classic. She game three 30-22 and kept Both Taylor and Indiana game four within reach. Wesleyan head to the Region University. scored 14 points and 21 points in the Lady Trojans’ two wins. Junior Lance Vanderberg led However, it wasn’t able to keep VIII Tournament this weekend. the Trojans with a third place the momentum going, and IWU Taylor, the #4 seed in the finish with a time of 25:01. won the game 30-28 to win the tournament, plays University Vanderberg earned NCCAA Lady Trojans take three of MCC Tournament. of Michigan-Dearborn today at All-American honors. Sophomore Linsey Taatjes 5 p.m. at Indiana Wesleyan. Senior Kyle Mangum finished led the way with 19 kills and The winner faces Madonna 37th at 27:09, junior Michael eight blocks for the Lady (Mich.) at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Short placed 43rd at 27:45, five to open season Trojans, while senior Christine The championship game is at freshman Lotery Heath fin- ished 60th at 28:05, junior Graue came off the bench to Amony followed with 27 digs 7 p.m. tomorrow. BY JUSTIN POTTS formance to lead the team. Andrew Brooks was 80th at score 16 and eight points, SPORTS EDITOR Harris scored 15 and Madden 29:01 and senior David Nees respectively. added 14 points and eight came in 106th at 30:45. The women’s basketball team Last weekend, Taylor fell to rebounds for the Lady Trojans. The women’s team also placed opened its season by winning Georgetown College 92-62. On Tuesday, Taylor traveled seventh in the event out of the Taylor Tip-Off Classic, then Georgetown, ranked 14th in to Cedarville and lost to the 20 teams. followed by losing two of three NAIA Div. I, took a 45-26 lead fourth-ranked Yellow Jackets Lolly York led the way with to highly ranked teams. in the first half and never 82-68. a 12th place finish and earned In the Tip-Off, Taylor beat the looked back. Madded let the way with 18 NCCAA All-American honors. University of Illinois-Springfield Plass led with 13 points, while points and six rebounds, while Senior Christy Conrad fin- 70-63, then won beat Missouri Brumbaugh added 11 and senior Dawes added 13 points and ished 23rd, Kari Olson 47th, Baptist 63-56. point guard Lydia Harris Plass tossed in 12. Elise Knapp 50th, Liz Tien In the first game, senior Liz pitched in 10. This weekend, Taylor (3-2) 51st, Carolyn Betteridge 61st Plass led the way with 23 Taylor rebounded the next travels to Elgin, Ill. for the AG and Vanessa Fereshetian 76th. points, while senior Melanie day with a 76-65 win over Edwards Judson Tourney at Both Vanderberg and York Brumbaugh added 14 and eighth-ranked Shawnee State. Judson College. qualified for the NAIA sophomore Jenny Dawes 11. Taylor took a 40-23 halftime Taylor plays a rematch with National Championships this In game two, Brumbaugh led lead thanks to 67 percent shoot- Shawnee State today at 2 p.m. weekend in Louisville, Ky. with 21 points to earn tourna- ing, and carried that into the and will face either Judson or Photo by Matt Wissman The meet will be held tomor- ment MVP honors. Freshmen second half. the University of Illinois- Seniors Erin Ling (4) and Christine Amony lead the Taylor volleyball row at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Katie Madden and Monica Plass turned in a 23-point per- Springfield tomorrow. team into action tonight in the NAIA Region VIII tournament at IWU. Park in Louisville. Sports