Features: Campus department series unveils communication arts A&E: Editor reviews "Ghost Rider"

Opinions: Students speak out about eating HE CHO disorders TFebruary 23, 2007 ET a y l o r U n i v e r s i t y Since 1915 - Volume 94, No. 18 TU to elect female SBP Primary election names two female candidates, giving TU the first woman SBP in 12 years

gan at 12 a.m. Tuesday and while drawing from her not need to have leadership went until 11:59 p.m. Tues- experience as an internation- qualities, be perfect or join day. According to Steve Aus- al business major and the everything on campus; they tin, director of student pro- semester she spent in Hong just have to have a will- grams, 878 students voted. Kong. ing heart. “ "I was really happy with “We have a lot of interna- When candidate Brad the primary debates and vot- tional students at Taylor, and Wood received the micro- ing turnout," Austin said. I think it is important that phone, he stressed the im- "My hope is that the final we provide opportunities to portance of campus commu- debates and voting [will] ex- celebrate our cultures,” Wit- nity and fellowship. ceed those numbers." “I feel that communication The election week began between SBP and the stu- with primary debates at 10 "I want the students dents being represented is p.m. Monday in the Student to know that they very important,” Wood said. Union, as three candidates do not need to have Wood mentioned he discussed campus issues and leadership qualities, would like to see the campus personal perspectives. Vice be perfect or join ev- include designated times President of Finance junior erything on campus; to stop and appreciate the Zach Whitesel and Taylor they just need to have small things in life, such as a Student Organization Chief a willing heart" time for flying kites, as well of Staff senior Emily Hunt, -Tamara Shaya- as specific opportunities for officiated the questions. students to encourage each “I thought that the debates other through prayer on a went quite well and that the tebols said. “Fostering op- daily basis. candidates showed poise portunities for students to “I thought all of the can- Photo by Timmy Huynh and excellence in answer- learn about and share their didates did a nice job on SBP candidates Brad Wood, Tamara Shaya and Jess Wittebols present their views at Monday's ing some tough questions cultures would be the best presenting themselves to the debate. Campus polls opened at midnight on Tuesday, and 878 students voted in the election. put forth by the audience as way I could implement the student body,” junior Whit- well as TSO,” Whitesel said. valuable lessons I learned in ney Neier said. “I also think By Leslie Leak opportunity for change and Taylor," she said. “I hope that voters took to Hong Kong.” that as a whole there are three Associate News Editor growth within the Taylor Online primary voting be- heart what the candidates Candidate Tamara Shaya great candidates running for community, and I'm grateful said and made a well-in- said she wants to involve student body president and After years of white male to be a part of it." formed decision based upon more Taylor students in di- each possesses their own student body presidents, The last female SBP was "I was really happy those responses.” verse ways according to their unique qualities and leader- Taylor will have another fe- Heather Shimko, who served with the primary de- Current SBP Brent Maher God-given abilities. ship abilities.” male SBP – and maybe its during the 1995-1996 aca- bates and voting turn- opened with prayer, reflect- “One of my spiritual gifts Prior to the closing state- first minority female. demic year. out. My hope is that ing beforehand about his pri- is encouragement, thus I plan ments, candidates took ques- "I am ... excited about Tay- Shaya said she is honored the final debates and mary debate a year ago. to motivate and mobilize the tions from the audience. All lor having it's first female to potentially be the first fe- voting [will] exceed Candidates then sup- campus to partake in what- the candidates encouraged SBP in more than ten years," male minority SBP. those numbers." plied opening statements. ever God has called them,” students to vote and choose Tamara Shaya, SBP candi- "I am excited to ... repre- -Steve Austin- SBP candidate Jess Wittebols Shaya said. “I want the stu- whom they believed to be date, said. "It's a wonderful sent all types of students at discussed guiding students dents to know that they do their best representative. One-man band battles his way to victory By Megan Baird ferent voting system this year it, so we stuck with that.” Editor-in-Chief to make it more of a ‘battle,’ The band Schelander, with if you will. I think people en- freshman Will Akard, Tim Amid raucous Sammy joyed being able to see the Chew and Jared Wendzel Morris shouts and technical voting results right away and junior Justin Grassman, difficulties, five bands fought on the screen,” senior Abby played second, infusing In- for first place Wednesday Baldwin, vice president of cubus’ “I Wish You Were night in Rediger Auditorium SAC, said. “Hopefully next Here” with heavy guitars during the fourth annual year a few of the kinks will and drums. Battle of the Bands. be worked out and it will be “I thought every band After two rounds of vot- even better.” gave an A-plus effort, but ing, Student Activities Coun- Childlike Empress, con- the group Schelander was by cil declared one-man band sisting of freshmen Jordan far the best I’ve seen or wit- Joe Hamgeri, joined by se- Bolte, Bethany Cleveland, nessed,” junior Brandon La- nior Jonnie Brobst during his Abby Besecker, Zach Tay- Fontaine said. second song, the winner. lor and Steve Etheridge and The audience then listened “We randomly decided to sophomores Joe Hamgeri to the Lance Hill Band’s ver- do our original [song] yester- and Josh Grow, began the sion of Jimmy Eat World’s day,” Hamgeri, a sophomore, evening with a lilting, dream- “The Middle,” with fresh- said. “I wasn’t expecting to like rendition of “Pure Imag- man Brent Fannin's voice, win. It’s a good feeling.” ination” from “Willy Wonka reminiscent of Ed Robertson About 30 audience mem- & the Chocolate Factory.” from the Barenaked Ladies, bers, randomly chosen by “We really just wanted to adding a unique note to SAC, voted “yes” or “no” af- jam,” Etheridge said. “At the evening. ter each band played a cover first we were gonna play Two one-man bands fol- song. Based on these results, John Mayer’s ‘Waiting on lowed. Senior Austin Ben- three bands advanced to the the World to Change,’ but nett as Forever Phoenix sang second round to play their then we wrote the version and played acoustic guitar to original songs. of ‘Pure Imagination,’ and Staind’s “Outside.” “We decided to use the dif- we were too excited about ”I had been thinking about competing in Bat- tle of the Bands since last year, mainly because it is the only venue that allows original songs," Bennett said. Bennett also said he felt good about his performance. “It was ... fun seeing light- ers and cell phones in the air Photo by Timmy Huynh [and] hearing the audience Sophomore Joe Hamgeri sings "Neon" by John Mayer for his first act in Battle of the Bands on Wed- sing along," he said. "The aud- nesday. Senior Jonnie Brobst joined him for his second performance, "Slow Motion," an original song. ience was awesome.” Next, Hamgeri played a smoky version of John May- out practicing much at all,” certain slow-motion scenes this week. er’s “Neon,” which earned Akard said of Schelander’s in the film “A History of Vio- Childlike Empress closed him a spot in round two performance. lence” served as this smooth, the evening with “The Ha- Photo by Timmy Huynh with Childlike Empress and Hamgeri performed first in mellow song’s inspiration. becker Blues.” Freshmen Abby Besecker, Bethany Cleveland and Steve Etheridge Schelander. the second round, playing Schelander played next, “It’s about a dog, a presi- and sophomore Josh Grow of Childlike Empress entertain the “It was cool we were able a song entitled “Slow Mo- performing “Untitled,” a dent and peeing on a mail- crowd during one of their two performances. to get to the final round with- tion.” According to Hamgeri, work the band wrote earlier box,” lead singer Bolte said. News ews February 23, 2007 Page 2 CampusN considers beginning of Lent different look at your faith.” ko agreed with Elapumkal, tradition. Senior Margie Davis ob- saying the day helped her “Some of them are looking served Ash Wednesday this remember the grief and dis- for something of substance year, as she had occasionally tress Christ experienced. She and something that has a in years past, but the tradi- observed Ash Wednesday history behind it,” he said. tion has more significance through a service with her “I’m hoping it’s a first wave, for her after her semester in dorm wing that involved albeit perhaps a small one, Egypt, where she worshipped meditation on Scripture, but of students wanting to go be- with Coptic Orthodox Chris- no imposing of ashes. yond merely praise songs for tians. She agreed with Neel’s “I think this particular 15 minutes and then a little opinion about the benefits of season focuses on who Jesus meditation and that’s about observing the day, saying the was as a human and the way it.” penitence of Ash Wednesday he encountered the broken- But junior Natalie Beange, and Lent help emphasize the ness of the world,” she said. who observed Ash Wednes- seriousness of sin. “Our ability to relate to Jesus day for the first time this Freshman Tom Elapum- in that way is a way of wor- year, echoed the sentiments kal grew up in the Roman ship that we should take ad- of the bishop of her Episcopal Catholic church and ob- vantage of.” church’s diocese in worrying served Ash Wednesday each Znachko said she also ap- the trend toward tradition is year. Although he is now an preciates the tradition that too flippant. evangelical and did not ob- Ash Wednesday holds, giv- “There’s kind of this at- serve the day with ashes this ing more meaning to the traction to liturgy, that we Photo by Ellen Koch year, he believes evangelicals Lenten and Easter seasons. need something more full Senior Margie Davis chose to celebrate Ash Wednesday by wearing ashes on her forehead. would benefit from reflecting “I think that it joins our in our services,” she said. By Chrissie Thompson large Tuesday feast — often Ash Wednesday prepares her on the day’s meaning. voices with the centuries “Maybe it’s just kind of an- Associate Editor the last time for indulging in heart for the Easter season. “This is a time that Christ before us and the ways they other trend … like, ‘Oh, well, favorite meats or other foods “It’s so easy for us to truly suffered for us,” he celebrated,” she said. we’ll get our fill of liturgy,’ Junior Jasmin Snyder at- until Easter — and then im- get distracted by different said. “It’s still something Dorman said he thought and then, ‘Oh, well, we’ll go tracted a lot of attention posed them on parishioners’ things,” she said. “This is that I acknowledge as a very students such as Znachko onto something else,’ and it’s Wednesday. foreheads to signify peni- just kind of an opportunity emotional time.” represent a growing trend to supposed to be something Passers-by eyed the black tence and mourning for the for you to maybe just take a Sophomore Lauren Znach- seek the benefits of church that’s really serious.” smudge on her forehead, sins of the past year. and friends politely asked Later, Roman Catholics be- whether she had developed gan burning the palms from a bruise. Snyder said people’s Palm Sunday to use as ashes reactions disappointed her, on Ash Wednesday. since she thought more Tay- The Reformers in the time lor students would recognize of Martin Luther abolished the mark as an observance of Ash Wednesday because of Ash Wednesday. its Catholic roots, and, ac- “It is a Christian commu- cording to Dorman, most nity, and [I] didn’t feel like non-Catholic churches have it would be too weird,” she not observed Ash Wednes- said. “I have been disap- day since that time. pointed to see that I am only Dorman said Taylor does getting weird looks and it not observe Ash Wednes- is as if no one has any clue day as a campus because what the day is.” the school’s evangelical This year marked the first alliances mean most stu- time Snyder had observed dents would not under- Ash Wednesday, which stand the day’s significance. serves as the first day of Sophomore Sarah Neel, Lent, a season encompass- an evangelical who grew ing the 46 days — 40 without up observing Ash Wednes- Sundays — before Easter. day, said many evangeli- The Lenten season typically cals do not observe Ash involves fasting and peni- Wednesday only because tence, preparing observers’ they never have before. hearts for Easter. “I think a lot of evangelicals Ted Dorman, Taylor bibli- don’t [observe] it because cal studies and religion pro- there’s not the opportunity,” fessor, said some evangeli- she said. “They’ve grown up cals practice Lent, but Ash where that’s just something Wednesday observers are you don’t really do.” mostly Catholic. Although Neel does not Ash Wednesday obser- fault the evangelical church vances began in the seventh for omitting services on Ash and eighth centuries, Dor- Wednesday, she thinks the man said. Priests blessed ash- observance can be helpful es of burned leftovers from a to many Christians. She said County chosen for trial

Grant County prosecut- injury. Lewis worried the ing attorney James Luttrull jury in Grant County would and defense attorney, Joe be prejudiced against Spen- Keith Lewis, agreed on Feb. cer so he and Luttrull took 15 to move the trial of Robert turns eliminating counties Spencer to Jay County. from a list of seven. Jay County is about 40 Luttrull said he does not miles from Grant County, think the move will affect along the state line between the trial’s outcome. He does Indiana and Ohio. believe, however, the move Spencer, whose semitrailor will cause travel troubles for collided with a Taylor van Grant Country residents tak- April 26, faces five counts of ing part in the trial, sched- reckless homicide and four uled to begin later this year. counts of criminal reckless- Information compiled from www. ness causing serious bodily wane.com and www.indystar.com.

News Features February 23, 2007 Page 3 Unveiling Departmental Details Focusing on: communication arts

By Kate Yoder One way to be successful ing [necessary] to capitalize Contributor in these fields is to have plen- on the communication gifts ty of hands-on experience, God has given me,” Kelton From birth, we use fa- which the department em- said. “These past few years cial expressions, hand ges- phasizes and strongly values. have encouraged me to in- tures and words to express “The theater department corporate my beliefs into our needs, thoughts, stories enables students to flesh out everyday life, which in turn and opinions. in real time the things they helps me communicate more Fundamental to our hu- are learning in the class- fully who I am.” manity, communication room,” Tracy Manning, man- Currently, the department – whether spoken or writ- aging and artistic director of is reviewing curriculum and ten or nonverbally expressed the Taylor Theatre, said. setting new goals for the var- – constantly surrounds us. The theater holds three ious majors. Taylor has dedicated an main-stage productions each “One thing that encour- entire department to teach- year, allowing students to ing and learning the art of act onstage, design and communication. According build sets, direct behind the The department Photo by Ellen Koch to Department Chair Jessica scenes and work on sound teaches students how Sophomore Jason North works diligently editing digital video in one of the video editing rooms in the Rousselow-Winquist, the de- and lights. to use their Christian journalism quadrant, which also houses the offices and workrooms for The Echo and The Ilium, of the partment helps students de- Students also learn worldview as a foun- Rupp Communication Arts Building. velop critical, analytical and through conducting, video- dation to produce creative skills. taping and critiquing mock high quality, profes- The department places interviews in the Corpo- sional and persuasive high value on encouraging rate Communications class. work. students to communicate Additionally, students ex- well in all situations. Stu- perience interactive training dents often focus on writing through the annual fund- ages me about our depart- and speaking skills, but oth- raising event organized and ment is the way we have er areas, such as film and the- executed by the Advanced recently been praying about ater, are equally important. Public Relations class and [and] discussing how we “Pushing students as far the recent “Legacy of Truth” might fine-tune things to as they can go is a valid DVD project, which the Pro- help our graduates be as thing we do,” Rousselow- ducing for Clients class pro- competitive as possible upon Winquist said. “It’s uncom- duced, directed and filmed. graduation,” Professor Dale fortable, but it results in Similarly, graduates leav- Keller said. big achievements.” ing the department integrate Within the ever-present, their Christian worldview ever-changing world of me- with their careers. The de- dia, the communication arts “The theater partment teaches students department believes the department enables how to use their Christian world needs people will- students to flesh out worldview as a foundation to ing to present truth in an in real time the things produce high quality, profes- aesthetically and ethically they are learning in sional and persuasive work. sound manner. the classroom." “I teach media, and . . . [the “If you were to make a list -Tracy Manning- communication arts depart- of industries that could ben- ment’s] goal . . . is more like efit from an infusion of tal- ‘preparing students to serve ented, well-prepared young The communication arts the Lord effectively in either Christians, I think media in- department has three main media or graduate school,” dustries like film, TV, radio, branches: communication Professor John Bruner said. newspaper and public rela- studies, theater and com- Senior Leanna Kelton tions would be right at the munication new media. agreed with Bruner. top,” John Bruner said. Students can also minor “My major has equipped in communication studies, me with the skills and train- communication new media, theater, public relations and corporate communication. “We’re all about the com- bination of theory and prac- tice,” Professor Kathy Brun- er said. “With challenging coursework and an emphasis on analysis and criticism, our theory-based classes provide the kind of foundation that students need to be success- ful in a broad range of com- munication-related fields.”

Features February 23, 2007 Page 4 'GhostA&E Rider' crashes and burns By Andrew Neel logue as a sick joke. I half ex- Sports Editor pected Jar Jar Binks to show up and reveal he was one of I’m not a mathematician, Satan’s minions, as anyone but I’m pretty sure Nicolas who paid full price to see Cage plus motorcycle plus “Star Wars Episode I: The contract with Satan should Phantom Menace” already equal awesome movie. Un- suspected. fortunately, “Ghost Rider” The worst part of this mov- operates under the NEOPOD ie, however, is its rushed principle, which stands for No pace. The director skimped Effort On Plot Or Dialogue. on character development to The NEOPOD principle, make room for the special ef- most commonly associated fects scenes. If the movie had with other comic book film spent even a modicum of time adaptations such as “The dealing with Blaze’s emotions Hulk” or “Elektra,” ruined and internal conflict, “Ghost “Ghost Rider,” a movie with Rider” could have been much the potential to be an enjoy- more entertaining and possi- able thrill ride. bly enlightening. Cage portrays the protago- Very rarely, if ever, did nist Johnny Blaze, a daredev- Cage’s character reveal any il, motorcycle-riding celebrity internal motivation for his ac- famous for cheating death. As tions. Also, many of the most a teenager, Blaze makes a deal dramatic scenes of the movie, with a stranger – the devil including what should have Photo courtesy of rottentomatoes.com – who claims he will heal been a much longer fight Despite lackluster reviews from critics, "Ghost Rider" raked in over $50 million over President's Day weekend. The film earned a PG-13 Blaze’s father in exchange for rating for horror violence and disturbing images. scene near the end, take place Blaze’s soul. too quickly and candidly, as if Blaze realizes too late the they require no explanation identity of the stranger and Blaze’s mission is to stop an ship between Blaze and his their romance amidst Blaze’s recycled elements. This espe- or analysis. becomes Satan’s Ghost Rider, evil force in order to protect childhood sweetheart, news frequent transformations into cially applies to the dialogue, For all its faults, “Ghost a being who has supernatural another evil force, the movie reporter Roxanne the Ghost Rider. which presents viewers with Rider,” did have some im- power at night and does the does not develop the premise Simpson, por- Calling this gems like, “You’re going pressive visual effects and bidding of the devil. of its story very well. Either trayed by Eva It's as if the movie formulaic down,” the first words spo- at least one believable acting When Satan’s rebellious the writers assumed everyone Mendes. Tragic writers let is an understate- ken by Blaze after he turns performance: Sam Elliott as son, Blackheart, comes to watching the movie had read events in Blaze’s George Lucas ment: From the into the Ghost Rider. caretaker of a cemetery. But earth to overthrow his fa- the comic book version, or past had torn the write the old childhood ro- The writing for scenes be- for those thinking of seeing ther’s reign, the devil calls on they just didn’t care whether two apart, but the romantic dia- mance to the pro- tween Mendes and Cage is this movie, remember NEO- Blaze to destroy Blackheart anyone understood the plot. couple tries their logue as a sick tagonist’s tragic also awkward and lame. It’s POD: Potential doesn’t al- and save the world. The other main focus in best to rekindle joke. past, the movie as if the writers let George ways equal success. Ignoring the irony that the film is on the relation- (no pun intended) includes too many Lucas write the romantic dia- (Movie Rating: 4.5 out of 10) Formulating a cure for sequelitis 'A Weekend in the

By Josh Porter winning formula? roaring good time. pre-production has begun City' with Bloc Party A&E Editor Because Hollywood wants “Jurassic Park IV” is in ear- on “Saw IV.” Filmmakers to get rich. The “Indiana lier stages. William Monahan, are also considering a fourth It’s an age-old story. Jones” and “Jurassic Park” the man behind the script “Pirates of the Caribbean” Hollywood makes a movie, films each made well over $1 for “The Departed,” recently movie after this summer's the movie makes money, billion worldwide, and “The finished the screenplay and “Pirates of the Caribbean: At Hollywood makes eight Lord of the Rings” trilogy Joe Johnston, who directed World’s End”. sequels to this movie and raked in close to $3 billion. “Jurassic Park III,” will likely Thankfully, there are signs destroys the franchise. This More sequels make perfect direct the film. that unique ideas can still pattern refuses to disappear. sense from a filmmaking As for “Lord of the Rings,” make money. “Cars,” “Night The seven “Halloween” perspective, so filmmak- the next film will be based at the Museum” and “The sequels and the seven ers recently announced the on Tolkien’s “The Hobbit,” Pursuit of Happyness,” some “Children of the Corn” impending arrival of fourth which takes place before the of the top-grossing films films are excellent examples “Indiana Jones,” “Jurassic trilogy. New Line Cinema from last year, were based of filmmakers not know- Park” and “The Lord of the still owns the rights to the on original concepts. ing when to quit. Do we Rings” films. franchise, but a disagree- Hopefully moviegoers will really want our movie store Harrison Ford will return ment between director Peter encourage these new ideas shelves filled with low-qual- as Indiana Jones and will Jackson and New Line means by seeing the movies. Most ity, straight-to-DVD sequels? work with director Steven Jackson will not be directing likely Hollywood will con- The sweet spot for film Spielberg and producer or producing “The Hobbit.” tinue making lower-quality franchises seems to be three George Lucas, who has plen- These aren’t the only fran- sequels (“Scary Movie 4,” movies. Trilogies give audi- ty of experience with unnec- chises breaking the unspo- “Pirates of the Caribbean: ences more after the first essary sequels. Apparently ken trilogy rule. A trailer for Dead Man’s Chest”) if audi- movie, but don’t overstay the screenwriter has taken the fourth “Die Hard” film, ences continue to flock to Photo courtesy of planet.nl their welcome. Series like Harrison Ford’s old age “Live Free or Die Hard,” them. Without high ticket Bloc Party released "A Weekend in the City" on Feb. 5. The album “Jurassic Park,” “The Lord – nearly 65 – into account; was recently released. sales, sequels might evapo- debuted at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. of the Rings” and “Indiana Lucas said this sequel will be Filming just started on a rate – and with that film- Jones” are perfect examples more dramatic but contain fourth Rambo movie star- makers may begin generat- By Brian Laing synthesized beats punctured of this. Why mess with this less action. Sounds like a rip- ring Sylvester Stallone and ing more good art. Staff Writer with rock to make its music stand out from others strug- After exploding onto the gling to break into the U.S United Kingdom’s music music scene. scene in 2005 with its debut "A Weekend in the City" album "Silent Alarm," Bloc explores everything from Party has set its sights on pre- the standard themes of love viously apathetic to regrettable U.S. listeners for drunken nights its second album, Essentially, and even goes on "A Weekend in this album to describe the ter- the City." gives a more rorist attacks on The band took introspective, London’s subway off in 2003 after almost melan- in July 2005. The giving a demo to cholic view of song “Hunting Franz Ferdinand the MTV gen- For Witches” has and disc jockey eration. a unique take Steve Lamacq. on terrorism in Popularity grew through comparison to songs from United Kingdom radio sta- albums such as "American tions, and indie label Wichita Idiot" by Green Day. Instead Recordings signed the band. of projecting blatant anti- The band recently rose to war sentiments, Bloc Party No. 12 on the Billboard Hot strives to take the higher 100, selling 48,000 copies. ground and explore the sub- Bloc Party’s style loosely ject with symbolism and a emulates that of The Cure, softer style. Radiohead and Sonic Youth. Essentially, this album The band’s newest debut in gives a more introspective, America, “I Still Remember,” almost melancholic view of distances itself from ear- the MTV generation. It calls lier works, which could be listeners to reassess their cul- Photo courtesy of rottentomatoes.com described as catchy post- ture’s values and effectively "Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest" perfectly exemplifies the sensationalized sequel. While the movie certainly did not fail at the punk dance music. The band separates itself from main- box office, many fans of the first movie agree it was too long and not as much fun to watch as the original. uses changing rhythms and stream media.

A&E February 23, 2007 Page 5 Opinions Letter to those who pack up five letters to the editor minutes before class finishes Dear Fellow Tuition Payers, utility of knowledge to you. I’ve recently noticed a No, I write today for pure- Where do you find your identity? trend in your classroom be- ly selfish reasons. havior habits — I’m con- You see, when each of By Heidi Babson idly became a reality when pick my brittle body up and fully in his image, but I am cerned that you're unaware you makes that seemingly people said, “Heidi, you look say, “You are so loved. Just now finally seeing me as he of it, so I bring it to your at- insignificant flip of paper or Where do you find your too thin. Are you eating?” follow me. I am the ultimate sees me. tention today. snap of the folder or rustle in identity, what do you hide The comments just drove healer.” It was a decision to There are so many things Approximately five min- the backpack, it, as they say, behind and what masks are me to more extremes. The heal, but one that was scary. we can find our identity in: utes before a class is finished “all adds up.” And suddenly you wearing? identity of thinness, however, I had grown to think the our sports teams, our fami- — around the time the pro- there's a great ruckus around For years I was lost, hid- did not satisfy me. I thought only identity I could ever lies, our music abilities, our fessor usually brings together the classroom, and out of the ing behind a brittle frame maybe I needed to run more have was in my appearance, art and our leadership abili- the various facets discussed corners of all our eyes we that was slowly dying on the and skip even more meals. but those were all lies Satan ties. The list is endless. If we that day and unites them into see arms moving about and outside but dying even more Nothing worked! so desperately wanted me to are followers of Christ then one useful paradigm — you backpacks being lifted and quickly inside. I continued to feel lost believe. God began to chisel our identity should be in begin making decisive “Well, papers fluttering and note- I thought thinness was within my brittle frame that out the hurt in my life, show- Christ alone. I’ve learned all I can here” books readjusting and the at- the perfect identity, thought was slowing loosing itself ing me all I needed was him. I challenge you to think type of movements. mosphere of the classroom is it would show that I was in to anorexia. It was only af- Through counseling, I real- about what you are hiding These movements span altered in mere seconds and control of my life. I have two ter getting so sick one night ized my eating disorder was behind, what identity you are a variety of activities: snap- we all think, “Ah, class is fin- siblings who achieved great that I couldn’t even walk that a result of many past experi- trying to display, what masks ping your binder shut, shov- ished,” but no time remains. things in high school, then God got ahold of me. ences in my life. God showed you are hiding behind. ing your handout sheets The ruckus is soon over in college. I felt inadequate That night, I realized life me that I needed to let it all I have come to believe and into your folder, rustling in and five minutes before class within my own family. could end anytime due to a go and give it all to him. now know that the only hope your backpack, meticulously is done, you sit there — your Controlling my weight medical emergency. I was It took me a long time to and identity that will ever stacking your mixed pile of desk cleared in front of you was something I thought I slowly killing myself. truly believe that God made satisfy me is in Christ alone. binders, planners, textbooks or at least every possible could be known for. It rap- And that is when I felt God me beautifully and wonder- and pencils in front of you. thing snapped shut — and I’ve contemplated several you stare reassuringly at the potential rationales behind professor as if you are storing Maintaining control is God's role these actions. Perhaps, I’ve these last comments in some thought to myself, they have part of your brain where they By Kira Olson ter and perfect student. small voice called to me, say- loves me, promising never to an appointment they must will never leave. Then in high school, I tried ing, “Rely on me. When you leave nor forsake me. leave for the exact moment Perhaps you are unaware, When life becomes messy, to be the model Christian are weak then I am strong.” His ways are higher than class is dismissed. Thus, it's but you’ve ruined the atten- when it gets difficult to wrap and athlete. I thought if only It was only after I was ad- my ways, his thoughts high- imperative that they're com- tion span of the entire class up in a neat little box, what I ate perfectly and appeared mitted to an eating disorder er than my thoughts and pletely prepared to dash and all of us — including the do we do? We reach deep like everything was all put treatment center that I saw his plan far loftier than my off as soon as the professor professor — are completely within our own resources, together then maybe my in- how far I had drifted from plan. While his way leads speaks his last word. Now, disillusioned about the class, within our human strength sides would start to mend, God and found myself sud- to peace and fulfillment, my I’ve tested this hypothesis, the material, and the general and convince ourselves that maybe my soul would start denly forced to rely on him way leads to chaos and emp- and once we're all dismissed, relevance of knowledge to if we push hard enough or to heal from all the heartache to eat, work through recov- tiness. His thoughts result in you don’t appear rushed in our lives. analyze the situation long and pain, from broken rela- ery and survive. servanthood, my thoughts the least as you leave. To make this transition enough, we can tidy ev- tionships, personal failures With my life slowly wan- result in selfishness. Another possible option easier for you, I've timed erything up and somehow and disappointments. ing before me, I faced the Even today, it is a constant is that you have some sort of how long it takes you to pack maintain control. The problem with this stark realization that I was struggle to rely on God fully inside tip about the content up your things. A maximum For years, I have fallen into temporary bandage was that utterly out of control, that I and know what that looks of the closing five minutes of 32 seconds. I beg you to re- this trap, moving from one il- it kept my wounds moist, could not possibly manage like. It requires daily dying of class. Perhaps you know consider these actions. lusion to the next. preventing them from heal- my own life. to self and surrendering to that professors regularly use Contemplate, for a mo- At first, there were family ing and blinding me from Rather, standing next to Christ, but his promises are these minutes to say entirely ment, the possibility of set- issues. I tried to play the role seeking a true cure. me, waiting for me to grab worth it, and I am living useless things and thus, why ting down your pen and as mediator to resolve prob- As my world spun increas- hold and let him lead, was proof of his power to heal. would you need your note- closing your notebook after lems, to be the perfect daugh- ingly out of control, a still my Creator and Father who book open to take notes? the lecture has concluded. I’m not here today, fellow We would all benefit from students, fellow knowledge this generosity of spirit, this Black history: more than just for blacks seekers, to debate whether bounty of consideration for one should go to class to your fellow members of By Joshua Canada needed because it supple- do not acknowledge that as were blacks and Native eventually gain an arbitrary mankind, this magnanimous ments a void in both our for- their own history. Americans. Each group has alphabetic ranking or go to moment of patience. Black History Month is a mal (schools) and informal This is, to a degree, uncon- been deeply involved in the class so one can glean wis- Sincerely and with the two-edged sword, which is (mainstream society) Ameri- scious racism. I would like to formation of the social, cul- dom for the future. I leave highest hopes for our future, the sentiment I believe Mor- can educational systems. beg the question why, in the tural and economic assem- that fairly crucial decision re- Your fellow classmate, gan Freeman wished to con- Most U.S. citizens did not view of white U.S. citizens, blage that is now the U.S. garding your opinions on the Rachael Cusack vey in his comment, “You’re grow up in a school where is black history not seen as Black History Month is in- going to relegate my history they integrated black history. their history when blacks sufficient in acknowledging to a month? I don’t want a It seems as if we as a nation in the U.S. are socialized to the interwoven experience black history month. Black are satisfied with the inclu- white U.S. history? of blacks in the U.S, but until The Echo history is American history.” sion of Fredrick Douglass, The U.S. was created by a the nation steps up and de- Taylor University The point Freeman is Martin Luther King Jr., Har- multiplicity of cultures and cides to take our history real- Megan Baird Chrissie Thompson making is not against Black riet Tubman and Malcolm X races. Race does matter. If we istically and seriously, that is Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor History Month, but rather as a survey of the history of as a nation choose to normal- all we have. Mia Wales Lauren Hartshorn against the stagnation of the black America. ize one race’s U.S. history, I My wish is, eventually, News Editor Features Editor U.S. and education in infus- This is not satisfactory. It is must claim we are not acting that not only the white histo- ing the reality of black (and not that we should all be able purely with regards to who ry becomes less of the norm, Marc Belcastro Josh Porter other American ethnic mi- to debate all aspects of histo- we are. but also that the emphasis Opinions Editor A&E Editor norities) into the history of ry, but rather that we should Though society and books of Black History Month will Andrew Neel Leslie Leak the U.S. at the least recognize names often tell you that Europe- become unnecessary. But, as Sports Editor Associate News Editor I very much agree with and current implications of ans dominate U.S. history, I have said, we are not there Audrey English Timmy Huynh this, but the current issue is historical events. we are a country formed not quite yet. At the moment, the Advertising Manager Photographer that we are not at the place Perhaps the reason why only from European ances- acknowledgment and inte- of integration yet (though in many white students do not try, but also from Africans gration of black history is Lauren Birtles Ellen Koch formal education we should learn much from Black His- and Asians, and among the done poorly, but that is better Copy Editor Photographer be). Black History Month is tory Month is because they indigenous Americans there than it not being done at all. Donna Downs Jonathan Schelander Faculty Adviser Distribution Manager Involvement in international development The mission of The Echo is to fairly and without bias represent By Meaghan O'Neill ucation, careers or internship countries as our neighbors to take a few minutes and the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus and to be a vehicle of accurate and pertinent information to the stu- opportunities. since they’re affected by our assess your career goals, in- dent body, faculty and staff. The Echo also aims to be a forum A few weeks ago, several The conference raised actions (or inaction.) There- terests and reasons behind that fosters healthy discussion about relevant issues, acting as Taylor students seized the riveting questions, such as: fore, we’re commanded to do them. Is poverty really the a catalyst for change on our campus. opportunity to learn more How do we stay Christian- what we can to help them. problem, or is it greed? about the world around them based, culturally sensitive I simply urge you to care. The main speaker at the The Echo has been published weekly since 1915, except for January term, exam week and school holidays and is a member and attended the Faith and and share values with those When people care, they conference spoke on the book of the Associated Collegiate Press and the Indiana Collegiate International Development affected? How do we work change things. Interests catch of Nehemiah and related it to Press Association. Conference held at Calvin with other faith-based orga- on, and that’s when things international development. College. I’m very grateful to nizations, existing govern- really start to happen. 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By Andrew Neel of which were blowout wins 31-22 halftime lead. Sports Editor and for the Lady Trojans. “Our goal was not to let Justin Bryant Sports Editor “We didn’t come out as them be able to run their IWU Sojourn strong as we needed to after main offense at all today, be- the emotional loss to IWU cause they’ll run it and run it Taylor’s and Indiana Wes- [Saturday],” Lady Trojan and run it until they get good leyan’s women’s basketball senior guard Jenny Dawes looks,” Taylor Coach Tena teams just can’t get enough said. Dawes had 13 points on Krause said. “We wanted of each other. 10-of-10 free throw shooting. to make sure that we didn’t Less than a week after The second half, however, give them the opportunity a hard-fought 56-51 battle belonged to the Lady Trojans. to run the offense they feel won by the undefeated Lady Taylor forced 11 Huntington most comfortable in.” Wildcats (31-0), No. 22 (NAIA turnovers in the second half According to IWU Coach Division II) Taylor and No. 1 while committing only five Steve Brooks, the Lady IWU will match up again in turnovers. With their defense Wildcats seemed flustered the Mid-Central Conference clicking, the Lady Trojans throughout the first half. Tournament semifinals at 7 were able to move the ball “I felt like we played too p.m. tonight at IWU. more effectively on offense fast,” Brooks said. “I felt like “I’m thankful for the op- and put up 48 points. we kind of got down a little portunity to play against In Saturday’s regular-sea- bit. We didn’t need to play [IWU] again; they are a great son game, the Lady Wild- harder. We needed to play team and it will be a great cats rallied from a nine-point smarter, and that’s what I game on Friday,” Lady Tro- halftime deficit and pulled talked about at halftime.” jans senior guard Amber out the victory over Taylor at All-American forward Liz Bond said. “We’ve shown the free throw line. Howerth led the Lady Wild- what we’re capable of, and Leading 52-51, IWU senior cats with 18 points, eight re- we’re excited.” guard Katrina Spitler stepped bounds and six assists. How- To earn its spot in the up to the free throw line with erth’s play helped spark the semifinals, Taylor (21-10) 22 seconds left and knocked IWU comeback starting at used a strong offensive per- down both free throws. the 12-minute mark in the formance in the second half After Taylor sophomore second half. and a career-high 27 points guard Paige Rudolph missed With the Lady Trojans lead- from All-MCC First Team a game-tying 3-point shot ing 37-31, Howerth scored a junior center Katie Madden with eight seconds left, IWU basket and assisted the next to cruise to an impressive 83- junior guard Brooke Amstutz two scores before recording a 68 first-round victory over grabbed the rebound and block on the defensive end as Huntington on Tuesday. drew a foul from Rudolph. IWU took its first lead of the “The more unselfish you Amstutz sank two free game, 38-37. The Lady Wild- are and the more teamwork throws at the four-second cats’ full-court pressure also you have, the better the team mark to secure IWU’s perfect contributed to the 9-0 run. will be,” Madden said. “I regular season. “Coach made a great de- definitely have to attribute Taylor started the game cision to press because we my performance to the rest with a 2-3 zone that forced threw it on them and they of my team.” six IWU turnovers for an 11- weren’t ready for it,” How- Taylor only led 35-32 at 2 advantage. erth said. “As soon as we Photo by Timmy Huynh halftime against Huntington The Lady Trojans contin- got the momentum, we kept Lady Trojans senior Jenny Dawes drives in for a layup against Huntington on Tuesday night. (16-11) in a game that was ued to pressure the Lady pressing, got some good Taylor beat the Lady Foresters 83-68 and advanced to the MCC semifinals at 7 p.m. Friday at much closer than the teams’ Wildcats and forced 13 first- turnovers from them and we IWU. The game is a rematch of Saturday's dramatic contest, which IWU won 56-51. previous two contests, both half turnovers in building a finished on the baskets.” Taylor baseball goes 3-1 against Tenn. Temple

By Ryan Schmucker In the first game Friday, se- the plate by batting 3-for-4. The game represented hits to lead Taylor offensive- tom of the eighth inning. Contributor nior pitcher Michael Bentley The Trojans scored two pitcher Ryan Boden’s first ly, helping the Trojans pull “This team really has an went the distance, throwing runs in the first inning of the collegiate win as a starter; away from the Crusaders in attitude of excellence. Even The Taylor baseball team all seven innings. His shut- second game of the weekend the freshman only gave up the last two innings, in which though we came out of this opened its season last Friday out performance included to take an early lead. one earned run during his Taylor scored five runs. weekend with a very respect- in Chattanooga, Tenn., win- four strikeouts, no walks and Taylor tacked on three five innings on the mound. In the final game of the able 3-1 record, we weren’t ning three out of four games seven hits. more runs in the final six in- In the third game, another weekend, Taylor initially satisfied,” Burrell said. “I over two days against Ten- The Trojans gained an nings, including a two-run freshman pitcher, Landon led by four runs but lost the think that really speaks mea- nessee Temple University. early lead after scoring three homer by Bentley, to make Good, threw six innings to lead after the Cruaders took sures for what the team ex- “This weekend really runs in the first inning. Tay- the final score 5-4. lead the Trojans to a 9-3 vic- advantage of the Trojans' de- pects to accomplish.” showed that all of the holes lor added another run later Bentley, senior first base- tory, the team’s third in a row. fensive mistakes. The Trojans return to ac- left by graduating seniors in the game and finished man Ricky Pease and fresh- Good, who also won his first The game entered extra in- tion this weekend with four last year have been filled by with a 4-0 win over the Cru- man third baseman Michael collegiate game, allowed four nings with the score tied 5-5, more games at the Bryan this year’s freshman,” junior saders. Senior outfielder Tad Kraynak led the team with hits and one earned run. and Tennessee Temple scored College Tournament in Day- Christian Burrell said. Litwiller led the Trojans at two hits each. Litwiller collected three the winning run in the bot- ton, Tenn. Trojans fall to Cougars in OT Trojans Sports No. 14 St. Francis outlasts Taylor 78-71 Men's track takes fourth (Home games in bold) By Andrew Neel ed its free throws down the By Anna Daniels Saturday’s National Chris- nior Lolly York, junior Elise Staff writer Sports Editor stretch to hold on to victory. tian College Indoor Champi- Knapp and freshman Hil- Men's The loss concluded an up- onships hosted by Taylor. ary Pederson competed in Basketball The season ended Wednes- and-down season for the Tro- The Taylor track and field “I think we are [further] the 5,000-meter run. Knapp (14-17, 6-10) day night for Taylor’s men’s jans, who were Patterson’s teams traveled to the De- along already [this year] than and Pederson also ran in the L, 80-48 Indiana Wesleyan basketball team after a tough first team since 1998-1999 Pauw Indoor Classic last last year, but this weekend 3,000-meter, placing eighth L, 78-71 St. Francis 78-71 loss in overtime against (12-18) to finish the year with weekend, where the men’s will show how improved we and ninth, respectively. Season concluded St. Francis in the first round a losing record. team placed fourth with are,” Dunbar said. “I was really tired from of the Mid-Central Confer- The Trojans’ lone senior, several top finishers and the In the field events, fresh- running the [5,000-meter] #22 Women's ence Tournament. Josh Merrick, played his final women’s team tied for 10th man Jason Crist placed first earlier in the day, but I set my The Trojans gave an im- game Wednesday, ending a out of 13 teams. in the high jump for the sec- mind to it and got it done,” Basketball passioned effort against No. solid career at Taylor. Mer- Sophomore Ian Brown ond week in a row, while se- Knapp said. (21-10, 10-6) 14 (NAIA Division II) St. rick was honored at Senior placed second in the 200- Sophomore Brianna Nys- L, 56-51 Indiana Wesleyan Francis, but the Cougars out- Day on Saturday, when the meter dash, qualifying pro- "I was really tired trom placed fifth in the high W, 83-68 Spring Arbor lasted Taylor (14-17) despite Trojans fell to No. 9 Indiana visionally for NAIA Indoor from running ... ear- jump and freshman Andrea Upcoming games: a trio of strong performances Wesleyan (26-3) 80-48. Track & Field National lier in the day, but I Elsman placed fifth in the Friday from Trojans sophomores. “Josh Merrick is a model Championships in 22.57 sec- pole vault for the Lady Tro- set my mind to it and at Indiana Wesleyan 7 p.m. Guard Daniel Cox led Tay- of having a work ethic and onds, 0.18 seconds away from got it done." jans. Elsman also finished lor in scoring with 25 points finding a niche and being first place. His time of 6.61 -Elise Knapp- fifth in the triple jump, fol- MCC Tourney Finals TBD on 5-for-11 3-point shooting really good at it,” Patterson in the 55-meter dash earned lowed by junior Vanessa Fe- Track and fellow sophomores Ja- said. “The things he does him third place. Junior Ryan nior Mitch Jones took second reshetian in sixth. Feb. 17, DePauw Classic cob Bream and Chad Reyn- don’t always get noticed, but Gregory took fourth in the in the pole vault. Freshman Alyssa Johnson (Men's) olds combined for 36 points he’s been an important stabi- 400-meter dash with a time In other races, sophomore finished sixth in the one-mile 4th of 15 and 10 rebounds. lizer on this young team.” of 53.14, while senior Randal Andy Marston placed third run in 5:35, 12 seconds faster “You always want to play The Trojans can find -en Dunbar took fifth with 54.57. in the 600-meter run in 1 than her previous time. (Women's) your best at tournament couragement for next season “The 400-meter dash is a minute, 24.12 seconds, while Johnson's time qualified 10th of 13 time," Taylor Coach Paul in the play of Reynolds, Cox difficult race, so being able freshman Brad Wetherell fin- her for the Christian Col- Upcoming events: Patterson said. "We played and Bream as well as the con- to finish fourth was pleas- ished sixth in 1:28.52. lege Indoor Championships Saturday hard together and could very tinued growth of freshmen ing,” Gregory said. “I would “It was kind of bitter- Saturday, where she will NCCAA at Taylor 10 a.m. easily have won the game Drew Kring, Justin Goeglein have liked to have run a fast- sweet because I improved also compete in the distance against the 14th-ranked team and Jordan Benock. er time, but I praise God for my time, but I didn’t qualify medley relay. Baseball in the nation.” “The success of [the fresh- allowing me to place as high for nationals by four-tenths “I [believe] we can im- (3-1) Cox hit a 3-point shot at men] will depend on how as I did.” of a second,” Marston said. prove [our time] this week- 3-1 record vs. Tenn. Temple the end of regulation to tie hard they work between now Although Dunbar said “That was my last chance [to end, because there are a lot Upcoming games: the game. In the extra period, and when we do this again in he was displeased with his qualify in the 600-meter].” of good schools to push us,” Friday-Saturday however, St. Francis convert- the fall,” Patterson said. time, he is optimistic about For the Lady Trojans, se- Johnson said. at Bryan Tournament Sports