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ipproach- illed with owpanes, y canes, ntains of lurks one to single The Student Newspaper of Cedarville University is filled less lives, December 6th, 2007 Volume 56/Issue 5 www.readcedars.com this out. commer- tpy cou- Statistics Show Drop-off in >ping hot actually Chapel Attendance Since 1994 it another Angela Bacon anks. I’d Staff Writer ay dating Chapel attendance has decreased about 16 percent s nation­ jsince the fall of 1994, according to the calculations of Dr. like this: David Rotman, Cedarville’s associate vice president for — alone technology and chief information officer here. In fall 1994, n you in the chapel attendance ratio was 84.6 percent. By spring 2007 lady who it had fallen to 68.1 percent. This figure includes all absenc­ e in Sun- es, excused and unexcused. nd inter­ The gradual downward trend recently made way for a net little teore pronounced one: since spring 2003, each spring term n and on has shown a markedly lower attendance rate than the fall and how term prior. on is ac- The fall 2000 attendance rate, the second-lowest on ’I think there has been isks you Tecord, was described as an “anomaly” that cannot be ac­ counted for. a philosophical change death is The decrease in chapel attendance does not necessarily escends, j teean that Cedarville students are becoming less concerned in students." ook is a With spiritual matters, however. For the majority of students, n, mild “I don’t think rebellion is a part of it,” Dean Kirsten Gibbs -Dean Gibbs the lady said. / tilt her College students are growing more and more used to nold her ■ having choices in every area of life such as music, food and if she’s ' clothing, and this expectation of flexibility carries over to tongue, fteir decisions on how to spend their time. They want to Chapel Attendance by Term to blame he able to decide how to spend the 10:00 hour, for exam­ su.uu% - 10 about ple, whether it would be better for them to use one of their skips to do homework during that time on a particular day : sex. It 80.00% - rl, I say, °f whether they feel they can get everything done and still V - / A K attend chapel. >n dying 70.00% • y ... e.” And, Gibbs described an increase in what she called “cre- he side- afive” scheduling of students’ time. In addition to part-time 60.00% " relation- employment, which is on the rise, more and more students are being excused from chapel for reasons such as student 50.00% - plate of Caching, internships, clinicals, and classes at nearby com­ les, and munity colleges. 40.00% - can de­ “I also think there has been a philosophical change in 30.00% - e ridicu- students,” Gibbs said. “Your generation is much more com­ fortable with being able to pick and choose.” Double- 20.00% - i’ve had It is a “practical outpouring of busy schedules that People have,” Gibbs said. Students want to have more flex- 10.00% - 'oility in and ownership of how they spend their time. Attendance may have been high in the 1990s because 0.00% - ^ .....y...... y...... y...... t -----1...... nj...... y...... y...... y...... y..... ------W f..... f .... ^ ...... ¥...... T..... i ...... f " t ...... V...... 1...... '*...... «...... »...... t e Frank Poor to fall 2002, Cedarville’s terms were divided into quar­ ters, and in the old system, every student attended the same 2 0 07SP 2 0 05SP 2 0 06SP 2 0 04SP 2 0 0 5 FA 2 0 0 6 FA 2 0 0 3 SP 2 0 0 4 FA 2 0 0 2 SP 2 0 0 2 FA 2 0 0 3 FA 2 0 00SP 2 0 0 1 SP 2 0 0 1 FA 1 9 99SP 1998SP 1 9 9 9 FA 2 0 0 0 FA 1997SP 1 998FA 1996SP 1 9 97FA 2 0 0 2 W I 1995SP 1 9 96FA 2000 af- 2001W I 1994FA 1 9 95FA 1999W I 2000W I 1998W I 1997W I 1995W I 1996W I owners. Masses every day. At that time, she said, few students were • settling, c°ncemed with how many times they had skipped chapel oration, ®ach term. The idea of skipping chapel rarely crossed stu­ ted the n t s ’ minds — hers included. Attendance records count as “absent” those students who are studying abroad, enrolled part-time le from or who miss chapel because they are participating in clincals or field experience. Fluctuations meticu- in attendance rates could also be due to malfunctioning scanners. School officials call the dip louse to original in attendance during fall semester 2000 an unexplained “anomaly.” The data for the graph was :d plans see CHAPEL page 4 obtained from the student life department. basis of restora- : public A Constructive Critique of Catalytic Crime Wave The Evolution houses Children of the World Hits Campus of a Legend ;s. The lectures mailable T many mound­ ing and n archi- )iece of THE BACK OF THE FRONT 6 December 2007

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Cedars goal is to provide news, information, and viewpoints about our local, national, and international After every reading of Cedars in the ies off campus is totally abiding by the matter. Ridiculous opinion articles, in worlds. Cedars strives to past year and a half I have always asked offer accurate information handbook (I also have done this), but I do which the only thing more laughable than and thoughtful opinions myself, “Why does Cedars review R-rated not think that it is appropriate to promote the writing is the actual idea that is being which promote biblical movies?” something that students cannot participate thinking and participation in presented, do not become any newspaper, the communities in which we It just doesn’t make sense to me why in on-campus. especially one that is supposed to be train­ live. The opinions expressed the paper, who urges its readers to “uphold -Joe Hatch, Sophomore, Business in Cedars are held by the ing future journalists. Trite and shallow individual writers and are not the community covenant in their entertain­ Management poll questions do not help anything either. necessarily held by the ment choices” and states that “Guidelines Just trying to help. Cedars staff or by Cedarville for evaluating media are provided in the University. If you wish to be considered -Kaleb Wilcox, sophomore, elec­ student handbook”, would promote watch­ professional and a credible newspaper, tronic media 251 N. Main Street ing an R-rated movies that are banned from Cedarville, OH 45314 publish meaningful stories that are well residence halls. We welcome your feedback. Please send com- j 937.766.3456 written, well researched, and that actually ments to [email protected]. Letters may cedars@ceda r vi I le.edu I realize that watching R-rated mov­ be edited for length. 6JD.e£.smb£r...2.Q.QI NEWS Dixon Established What Interior Design Precedent Cedarville Is

-- Kate Klein -­ president’s home and asked her to use her on Ministry Center, the “H” dorms such as Worth Staff Writer talents on the campus buildings. McKinney and McChesney Halls, Founders’ --Anna Cummings -­ “My son said, ‘Mom, you’re spend­ Hall and even the old Callan Athletic Cen­ Staff Writer Almost every building on campus has ing more time on campus than you ever did ter. been touched by the creative hands of Pat when you taught,”’ Dixon said. “I traveled “I’ve always loved to decorate and In a recent interview Rod Johnson, the Dixon, the wife of former Cedarville Uni­ all over getting lamps and accessories.” mix colors. I love plants. I can see spatial or­ budget director here, and Phil Grafton, the versity President Dr. Paul Dixon. In 1987 Dixon and her husband built ganization and I have an eye for color,” she controller for the Business Office, decided to In her position as assistant to the presi­ and decorated the president’s home, where said. “I enjoyed it thoroughly.” let students have a rare “glimpse” into CU’s dent for institutional enhancement, Dixon current President Bill Brown lives. Dixon Kate Titus, CU Administrative Sup­ finances. chose the carpet, bathroom stalls, paint col­ said that when she was campus decorator, port in the Maintenance Department, said According to Johnson and Grafton, that when Dixon left, her responsibilities the sum total of CU’s long-term investments as campus decorator had to be divided up comes to about $26.5 million. Of this about among various departments because they $19 million is the school’s endowment, the were so extensive. 'rest being charitable trust agreements. CU’s Linda Hunter, the current interior fin­ total assets, including buildings and land, ishes coordinator, has a more limited role come to about $130 million. than Dixon had. She recommends paint col­ ors, new carpet, and new furniture for cam­ pus buildings. She said that for continuity she uses records that Dixon kept during her six years as campus decorator. “If a chair needs to be replaced, I can look it up (in Dixon’s records) and see if the fabric is still available,” Hunter said. Hunter is involved in choosing the furniture for the new Center for Biblical and Theological Studies, but the architectural firm has deter­ mined details such paint and carpet colors. Samples are currently on display in the Dix­ on Ministry Center. Pat Dixon decorated many of the buildings on campus. However, an Titus said that Dixon not only chose architectural firm will decorate the new BTS. paint and carpet for new or refurbished buildings, but she also decorated most of the In 1997, for the first time in CU histo­ ors, furniture, lamps, artwork, plants, lami­ architects would give her building plans academic buildings for holidays and set out ry, a Canadian donor gave the endowment an nates and even cafeteria trays for the campus and she would then begin choosing color flower arrangements for special events. art collection estimated at $20,000-$30,000. buildings. schemes. “How in the world did I do all that?” CU has tried to sell this collection over the Dixon retired after 25 years of teach­ “It was the nitty-gritty as well as the Dixon said. “I give God the glory.” years, but has only managed to sell a few ing in the language and literature department finishing touches,” said Lynn Rohm, Dr. Rohm said that Dixon’s past efforts are items. This past fall a decision was made to at CU to work as a full-time campus decora­ Dixon’s administrative assistant, describing still kept up by various departments. send the art to a dealer in New York who is tor from 1996 to 2002. She does not have the extent of Dixon’s responsibilities. “They’ve been able to maintain and add still trying to find a buyer. But for the most interior design education, but Dr. Dixon and In six years Dixon decorated a variety to what she started,” Rohm said. “They’ve part, CU invests in stocks, bonds and mutual the vice presidents admired her work on the of the campus buildings, including the Dix­ been continuing in her vein.”

- Sarah Petersen - Campus Orgs Celebrate Staff Writer Christmas with Giving, Service

Student organizations at Cedarville are attempting Basilean their angel tree ministry to children. Students had selected to make a difference this Christmas through various min­ The men’s service org. Basilean (meaning ‘The King­ names of children from a Christmas tree the org. had placed istries and outreaches. From caroling to donating food and dom' in Greek) has collected clothes for different organi­ in the SSC, then bought gifts for each of the children. All of clothing, students are hoping to impact positively the hearts zations in Zimbabwe. Because he was bom in Zimbabwe, the children have at least one parent in prison or prison re­ and lives of people in the area and throughout the world. the organization’s president Jason Heuer knows the devas­ habilitation; Prison Fellowship ministry provided the names tation the country faces because of control the government for the angel tree. imposes on the people. The situation has forced many native Org. president Meghan Steele said that all the names Zimbabweans to leave their homes for other countries, while were gone within the first day. Steele enjoyed seeing the many others are still living in their home country in poverty, excitement on the children’s faces when the-org. members along with many orphaned children. Heuer was desperate to delivered the presents. “It was a good feeling knowing we help his home country but didn’t know how until he saw a helped out children who would not have very many Christ­ group of Facebook users who shared his goal and got con­ mas gifts without the student body’s generosity,” she said. tacts from them. The boxes his org. placed in dorm lounges to collect Phi Gamma Psi the clothes for Zimbabwe were overflowing when they were PGP, a women's service and social organization, will collected last Wednesday evening, the final night for dona­ take about 25 of its members to visit and encourage residents tions. at Green Oaks Nursing Home through Christmas songs. “I am overwhelmed by the generosity of this cam­ “Every year we do this; it is such a blessing,” said pus,” Heuer said. In total, the campus donated 910 pounds Amanda Cox, the organization’s president. Cox said that of clothing. Heuer will be able to bring one suitcase holding while her organization encourages the people there, PGP 50 pounds of donated clothing home with him. The cloth­ members are blessed in return by just being able to interact ing will go to three organizations: Harare Children’s Home, with the residents of the home. Center for Kids (both orphanages) and the Home for the Dis­ The German Club will also be caroling at the nursing abled. Most of the donated clothing will go to the Home for home this holiday season. the Disabled because it will fit the adults there. Basilean has also raised over $200 to aid in shipping Alpha Delta Omega as well as buying clothing for the children in the other two Women’s service org. ADO is sending $50 Kroger gift organizations. Since the American dollar can go much fur­ cards to five families in the area who are in need this holiday ther in Zimbabwe, Heuer will be able to purchase a large season. Shawnee Hills Baptist Church in Jamestown gave amount of clothing for the orphanages when he goes back org. president Bonnie Brady a list of families in the church home for Christmas. who could benefit from this ministry. The org. raised money The organization hopes to raise money for the Harare through SGA’s “incentive funds” and through a fundraiser of Theological Seminary in the future, under the leadership of their own. Org. dues also go toward various service projects Cedarville student Shannon Everswick, whose parents are throughout the semester. A volunteer sorts donations during one of the missionaries in Zimbabwe. ADO members will mail the gift cards next week after university's many clothing drives last month. making individual cards for the families. Epsilon Alpha Pi The organizations all agree that it is more blessed to Last Tuesday evening, members of the social work or­ give than to receive. ganization Epsilon Alpha Pi delivered presents collected for NEWS 6 December 7.007 Professors Plans Developing for Respond to Story Undergraduate Geology Major

in New York Times - Kate Klein - “But they do not hold to a six-day tians. Staff Writer literal creation,” Dr. John Whitmore said. “There is a great need to influence Magazine Whitmore is associate professor of geology the field with Christian values and biblical Cedarville may be the first Christian at Cedarville. thought,” Whitmore said. ~ Kate Klein -­ university to offer a geology major that ad­ Geology is a mission field that needs Whitmore said that author and con­ Staff Writer vocates the biblical account of a six-day cre­ Christians, Whitmore said. Cedarville’s ference speaker Ken Ham of Answers in ation. A Bachelor of Science in geology de­ school of natural and applied sciences hopes Genesis supports the proposed geology ma­ New York Times Magazine featured gree is pending faculty and trustee approval. to contribute Christian geologists soon. jor. Answers in Genesis is an organization CU professor Dr. John Whitmore and the Among the members of the Council “I think it is important for Cedarville founded by Ham that works to defend the Conference on Creation Geology in an ar­ for Christian Colleges and Universities, Cal­ to offer a geology program because it’s such book of Genesis and its creation account. ticle entitled “Rock of Ages, Ages of Rock” vin College, Wheaton College and Olivet a pagan field,” Whitmore said. Less than 1 “They know we’re working on this by Hanna Rosin, published November 25, Nazarene University are the only schools percent of the geologists who attend Geol­ and they support it because they realize the 2007 and available at nytimes.com. that currently offer geology majors. ogy Society of America meetings are Chris­ need for Christian geologists,” Whitmore The conference it details was held said. “Ken Ham has been supportive and has July 26-28, 2007 at CU. The follow said so, both verbally and in a letter.” ing represent responses to the article. Whitmore described the proposed ma­ jor as a rigorous science degree with a cur­ Whitmore, associate professor of ge­ riculum similar to those of the geology pro­ ology at CU: grams at the Ohio State University and Kent “I think Hanna tried really hard to State University. be fair by how she reported. When you get “We are going to pay special atten­ interviewed by a reporter, there’s always a tion to learning the conventional view of little bit of a risk. I think the reporter did a geology. If (students) are not educated in fairly good job of staying balanced overall. the conventional view, they can’t interact I was pleased with it. Sometimes you really with other geologists in the field,” Whitmore get burned, but you don’t want to be a snob said. The major “is not just going to address and turn down interviews.” young earth creationism and flood geology. They will be integrated through the whole Dr. Stanley Baczek, dean of the curriculum.” school of natural and applied sciences at Dr. Stanley Baczek, dean of the school CU: of natural and applied sciences at Cedarville, “Ms. Rosin captured the scientific rigor said, “there still needs to be discussion at the of the meeting; geologists critically engag­ If Cedarville introduces a geology major, these rocks would form the Dean’s Council level and the Administra­ ing each other in conversation to ensure ex­ tive Council level because of funding issues. foundation for many students’ academic careers. cellence in their craft. One of my colleagues We’re anxious to get [the major] moving and commented that he thought the initial char­ in the catalogue.” acterization of geologists on the local fossil hunt acting “like children with a pinata” was derogatory. I thought exactly the opposite; scientists and, indeed, all human beings eas ily turn to their child-like state in the face of Gauging Interest in Creative Work discovery. I was quite pleased with an article about a group of scientists just large enough to fill a large meeting room that made enough - Jessica Swayze - ment would be limited to 10 students or few­ at the Columbus College of Art and Design, impact to be covered in the New York Times Staff Writer er per year if the program were approved. formed the ICC after he realized the need for Magazine.” “We’re hoping to start through an approval better prepared designers in the workforce. At student workshops last week led by process formally very quickly,” he said. Chief Marketing Office for ICC Jim Stevens Scholars in attendance at the confer­ design industry leader JD Orr, the university Orr, a former executive director of said, “We were told by companies that they ence included Dr. John Whitmore of CU, Dr. test-marketed the idea of adding a new ma­ Chevrolet, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and Cadillac want people with vision and rendering capa­ Andrew A. Snelling and Dr. Bodie Hodge jor, which would train students in interior design studios as well as a former profes­ bilities.” of Answers in Genesis, Dr. Lee Spencer of space design, product design, transportation sor with the Industrial Design Department During the presentation on Thursday, Southern Adventist University, Peter Ma­ design and exterior architectural Orr demonstrated rapid sketch cleod of the University of Glasgow, Dr. Da­ space design. rendering as he explained to stu­ vid A. Dewitt, Dr. Marcus R. Ross and Dr. At the two workshop ses­ dents the essential need for de­ Steve Deckard of Liberty University, and Dr. sions on Thursday, Nov. 29, stu­ signers in the marketplace who John Baumgardner of the Institute for Cre­ dents heard proposals from Dr. are trained in the fundamentals ation Research, among others. Duane Wood, executive direc­ of creative design. “If we can tor for program development, to teach ourselves to draw what LAPEL from naue 1 partner with Orr’s International we cannot see, we can draw Also, students who live off campus may be Center for Creativity (ICC) in or­ with greater authority what we excused from chapel on days they do not der to offer the new curriculum to can see,” Orr said. have any classes before noon; these days Cedarville students. According to Stevens, the also count as absences. But the numbers “We’re looking at the pos­ goal of the ICC is to help train most certainly indicate some empty seats in sibility of this program at Cedar­ students in a new concept called the Jeremiah Chapel. ville,” Dr. Winteregg, dean of the Creative Design Innovation. CU students are allowed eight unex­ school of humanities, said. Under “We’re reinventing something cused chapel skips per semester before they the proposed plan students pursu­ that really needs reinventing receive demerits. Other related punishable ing the new major would attend and introducing relevant, better offenses include dishonesty when submit­ classes on campus during their trained leaders into the market­ ting chapel excuses, as well as the infamous first two years of school to meet place,” said Stevens. activity of “scanning and scramming.” Dur- general education and Bible mi­ At the ICC, students ;ng the 2004-2005 school year, Cedarville nor requirements. will gain hands-on experience |ave out 8,680 demerits for chapel, which Students would complete working on real client projects. averages to 2.89 per student. In 2005-2006, their final two years through “This program is designed to be t was 10,357 demerits (an average 3.45 per classes with Orr and other profes­ market relevant,” Stevens said. tudent), and in 2006-2007 it was 11,549 de- sors at the ICC in Columbus. “We “You will be building your port­ nerits (an average 3.85 per student). never done anything like this as a folio through the four years,” Cedarville administrators dismissed university,” Wood said. Wood said. 0 students from Cedarville in the 2005­ Wood assured students that At Thursday’s presenta­ ’.006 school year for skipping too many if the program were adopted they tion Wood emphasized that stu­ hapel services or dishonestly reporting would still be considered univer­ dents in the new major would laving attended them; four were similarly sity students and receive their benefit from a Christ-centered lismissed in 2006-2007. Gibbs commented B.A.s from Cedarville. Cedarville curriculum at the ICC as well. hat she finds it “interesting” that some stu- faculty would approve all courses “You get the integration of lents are willing to risk receiving 15 demer- in the program and oversee the faith and learning for the last ts for scanning and scramming rather than JD Orr, a professional design specialist, demonstrates senior projects of Cedarville stu­ two years of the program too,” ust taking one demerit for skipping chapel dents at the ICC. rapid sketch rendering for a group of interested stu- iltogether. Wood said. Stevens adds, “You Accordmg to Wood, the dents. Orr visited campus last month to talk about a can’t be creative without know­ program is likely to go through new design major ing the Creator.” a long approval process. Enroll- ^December 2007...... NEWS 5 Valuable Auto Part an Your SGA: Easy Target A Fall Re-cap, -Josh Saunders - Center or Murphy parking lots. The more than 10 converters. If con­ Staff Writer lone off-campus theft happened on victed the suspect could face charg­ Spring Preview Village Street. es ranging from theft to criminal Generally considered to be To combat this problem cam­ damaging and criminal trespassing, among the safest campuses around, pus safety has been working with with the potential of jail time and strong attendance, and SGA hopes CU recently suffered from a rash the local police, who are able to co­ fines. to hold another next semester. of vehicle vandalism. Between operate with other police jurisdic­ Catalytic converters help re­ SGA also poured more re­ Nov. 4 at 12:00 a.m. and Nov. 6 at tions and scrap-metal yards. duce dangerous exhaust gases and sources into its free tutoring pro­ 3:30 p.m. five Cedarville students’ Campus safety is also taking substantially lower the level of gram. “SGA received $2,500 extra catalytic converters were cut from steps to combat the thefts proactive­ noise a vehicle emits. Due to the per semester (a total of $5,000) to their vehicles’ undercarriages with ly. Douglas Chisholm, the director, catalytic converter’s location un­ add to the tutoring budget. This al­ der the vehicle, more of the thefts lows SGA to offer twice as many happen to high-clearance automo­ class tutors and enables us to im­ biles like SUVs, pickup trucks and pact more of the student body,” Jeeps. The higher clearance allows SGA Treasurer Ann Felix said. the thieves to slide easily under the The team is also pleased with automobile and cut off the catalytic students’ reactions to SGA chapels converter. The entire process takes - Jessica Swayze - as well. The continuity of Craig only a few minutes. Staff Writer Houser’s study in Elijah has been Stolen or scrap catalytic good for the student body, Small converters can be easily sold to After a successful semester said. recycling plants for anywhere be­ full of improved programs, SGA Students can look forward tween $100 and $200, according officers say they have even more to a new event SGA introduced in store for Cedarville students this for finals week, the Cocoa & Cram 1 to campus safety. Some have been on reported as selling for up to $500. year. Cafe in the SSC on Dec. 10. SGA oc However, police have taken steps Reflecting on the fall, SGA will revamp the SSC event rooms § to hinder thieves’ ability to sell sto­ President Nick Arch said, “I just to create the environment of a cof­ len converters. The recycling plant want to thank the students for their feehouse where students can bring Campus Safety and the Cedarville Police Department in Xenia is required to notify the positive reactions and how they’ve their books to study and get free are working together to prevent further theft of catalytic local sheriff’s department of any dealt with a lot of change this year.” cocoa and snacks. converters. catalytic converters turned in to A revamp of traditional homecom­ Other upcoming SGA them. ing activities, some new events, treats this year include Art Week an electric saw. Four of those thefts said that campus safety is working Catalytic converters are also and the upcoming addition of a (Feb. 19-23), which will culminate occurred on campus. toward “increased awareness to the valuable for the raw materials they Web site director to the SGA staff in a dinner theater event; Cultural “My truck was parked next campus; increased police and secu­ contain. These converters contain are just a few of the changes Cedar­ Celebration week on Feb. 4-8; and, to the dumpster behind Brock,” rity patrols of our campus lots and a small amount of rhodium, palla­ ville SGA has made this year. of course, Elliv on April 19. More said Hugh Blocker. “After I turned grounds. And we are in the middle dium and platinum that, once ex­ Though some were skepti­ events, as yet unofficial, are in the my truck on I heard a really loud of installing a camera system in the tracted, can be sold. “On a national cal about separating student home­ works. sound that sounded like a hole in water tower parking lot.” level the problem is occurring be­ coming events from the alumni ac­ Some changes are in store my exhaust pipe.” The suspect identified in this cause of the value of the metal that tivities later in October, SGA said for Elliv, a mock awards show and The other vandalized vehicles case has been incarcerated due to converters have inside them,” Ch­ the Fall Fling was a hit; over 1,100 the biggest event on campus. “We were parked in the St. Clair, Fitness other charges and was found with isholm said. students participated. “It’s always are making big changes in order to hard to try something new. It was keep Elliv from becoming a popu­ {torn WORT! 1 page 3 fun because it set the tone for the larity contest but rather a celebra­ funds and is the beneficiary of mul year,” said Stephanie Small, SGA tion of the student body,” Small tiple charitable trust agreements, activities board director. said. arrangements for the transfer of SGA also introduced Dorm SGA officers want to put to property through an intermediary. Wars this fall, featuring field games, rest the myth that a certain amount Cedarville hires ten money a multi-school bowling event, a of students’ tuition is taken to fill managers to decide where to in­ Central State football outing and the SGA budget. Felix says that vest its money. Ultimately, larger more. Though bringing residence SGA’s funding from Student Life 1 * w&m decisions are in the hands of the investment committee of the Board mM life of Trustees, which finally approves • t . . * , > the money mangers’ decisions and w % __ iB chooses which money managers to ..... \ m ™ hire. But the firm Highland Con­ Jp m sulting Associates out of Cleveland, Ohio, helps oversee the money managers, -They also recommend * • i=jt 3 9 to the board which potential money managers to select. The trustees hired this firm in July 2005. I decided upon Grace'Theological Seminary with its rich history The University does not al­ ways beat the market with its in­ and strong reputation for academic excellence. Financing my vestments, said Grafton — they are education was also important, so Graces comparatively low cost: very conservative with money deal­ ings — but they have never had a per credit hour and the relatively low cost of living in a nd around disastrous experience. Grafton also The 2007 Student Government Association has instituted expressed gratitude that CU has the colleges community made my choice even easier. ^ ^ never had to “let go” any money several changes during the first half of the academic managers for a highly negative rea­ year. son. The managers are assessed by performance and turnover. halls together was its primary goal, all goes toward certain things like A glimpse of Grace: “Over the last year three or SGA said the event also helped tutoring, and that SGA events such Biblically Rooted s Culturally Sensitive, b Ministry focused four talented money managers left build valuable connections with the as Elliv are paid for by ticket sales. Academically Excellent 12 Spiritualty Transforming Cedarville and started their own community through service project SGA officers recently de­ companies,” said Grafton. contests organized by Student Life cided to make room in the bud­ Grafton believes CU’s port­ Director Beth Hays. get for a Web site director. About folio is small compared to those SGA brought the New Stu­ the forthcoming SGA site Small said, “YouTl want to make it your m a , m .div.. d m r . engnin of other schools. However, the en­ dent Talent Show back again this in htaltea! Studies, attd dowment has grown a good deal in year. Doing a spoof on the popular homepage.” M A tea) Chute MW&y television contest America’s Got Though the SGA team stays Misfance s t a t e ) last three years, especially because of donors. “I’m really excited that Talent, judges Beth Porter, Drew busy planning events and coordi­ GF& 0 E it is growing,” Grafton said, be­ Flamm and Donna Paulsen stole nating programs this year, students THEOLOGICAL cause the interest gained from the the show. are still welcome to stop by the of­ SEMINARY endowment goes to CU students Students still found time for fice for any reason, according to through ’ -hips. A aw more ^ ;rious project. " ,;-ie officers; “They don’t even have Web site: gts.gtace.sdu a E-mail: [email protected] 8 Telephone; 80§-84-Smcex 8435 ment’s principle is never luu^.rad Fast 10 ; Food bGA raises „ 10 have a purpose,” Vice President 200 Seminary1 Drive, Winona lake, IN 46500 to donate. Prayer Trek also posted Emily Kraft said. 6 VIEWPOINTS 6 December 2007 P FairTax Raises Questions of Fairness, A Pro-Life -- Michael Shirzadian -­ Effectiveness Staff Writer Reaction left b In July 1999, Georgia Republican supporters and critics of FairTax argue that support needed to repeal this constitutional the ce John Linder introduced the FairTax bill to as long as a congressional majority has the obstacle, and therefore pass a workable Fair- camp the 106th Session of United States Congress. -- Murray Vasser- legal capability to levy income taxes, their Tax proposal, is unrealistic. states Failing to gain significant congressional sup­ President, Students for Life constituencies would certainly pressure them Economically speaking, FairTax is starti: port, the bill failed. Linder has reintroduced to utilize this power in a politically advanta­ equally problematic. Economic theorists Over the past few years, I have been even the bill in each subsequent session, hoping geous way. This legal obstacle proves espe- and politicians toil with the question of tax involved in organizing events to protest the the sa that, one day, Congress will breathe exemption. What goods and servic­ genocide in Darfur. I was encouraged by the has i life into his legislative baby. es, if any, should the government ex enthusiasm with which students spoke out amou While Congress has yet to ratify empt from this new form of taxation? in defense of the vulnerable and forgotten. cially the FairTax bill, current presidential While some believe that college tu However, when I began a pro-life organiza­ that c contenders have brought this ques­ ition and Internet access should be tion on campus, I was disappointed to see tion of tax reform out from its cozy exempt, others believe that the gov­ this enthusiasm replaced with caustic criti­ some congressional pigeonhole and into ernment ought to extend FairTax to cism. from political spotlight. Mike Huckabee these services. The consensus is that The following sarcastic response to our only has built his platform around FairTax. all new goods and services, no mat­ prayer vigil outside of a late-term abortion to ac Fred Thompson and Ron Paul throw ter the type, should be taxed. This clinic demonstrates the way in which abor­ most their support behind this tax reform. however, opens Pandora’s bottom­ tion is viewed differently than other social callir Even John McCain - economically re­ less Jboxxif tax evasion______justices: “Let me know one day your place catio strained by most definitions - claims Under FairTax, used goods - of business so I can stand outside and tell the the c he would vote for this drastic change. defined as goods that have been sold people that are coming in that they shouldn’t wall The issue of FairTax is clearly a timely once - and goods and services of­ go in, and then let me tell them about alterna­ f of U one. fered by businesses are exempt from tives to what you do. All the while slowing doub But what is FairTax? taxation. The loopholes are endless down your business so that your employees ignoi FairTax is an economic philoso­ Business X purchases a new car, and, and you have to take a pay cut (...) sounds tian, phy, initially proposed by Americans pursuant to the FairTax proposal, like something Christ would do.” be ai for Fair Taxation, detailing a drastic does not pay tax. After using the car Recently Kevin Cole wrote an article forge reformation of the American tax sys­ for, say, a week, Business X decides defending the validity of the “Christian pro­ thing tem. The FairTax proposal replaces all The FairTax Book to sell the car to Person Y. The car is choice perspective,” arguing that “following federal income tax, payroll tax, corpo­ Sayirig Goo&fe to the Income Tax m i tie |$$ technically used, so therefore Person Christ might mean refusing rigid moral cat­ the rate tax, gift tax, and estate tax with a ' JW to teteftes Site tete'te s#*. tte testate im:. mtvwrfw tetete ttete Y does not pay tax. Business X sells egories when it comes to abortion.” While national sales tax, to be levied once Site testes w ,.h s a t e ***, *te m /im m t a :J t e U:t. the car for $500 more than the retail fife* nm, *te mf mm te*te*te *m* Aste « on all new goods and services. The price and therefore profits. This is ..behind every social proposed national sales tax rate is 23 cheaper for Person Y, however, be­ c percent. Added to state sales taxes, NEAL BOORTZ cause buying a technically “new” car «»»»«**«» tAME VHOW M t injustice is the asser­ experts predict overall sales tax for the from a dealer would be thousands of average American, upon ratification of & CONGRESSMAN JOHN LINDER dollars more expensive. tion that certain hu­ this bill, to hover around 30 percent. While the legal and economic While I commend AFT in their concerns are enough to reject Fair- man beings are less search for a more effective method of taxa­ dally dangerous in a two-party system where Tax, the proposal, further, is morally irre­ of tl tion, the FairTax proposal is legally unreal­ the political majority constantly shifts from sponsible. valuable than others.” lustr istic, economically impractical, and morally Democrat to Republican and vice-versa. In Economist William Gale at the Brook­ sage irresponsible. order to pass FairTax, therefore, congress ings Institution writes: “Under the AFT pro­ Cole affirms that the unborn are human be­ beyc “Congress shall have power to lay and would have to repeal the 16th amendment. posal, taxes would rise for households in the ings, members of the species Homo sapiens, collect taxes on incomes,” reads the text of Given the polar nature of current tions he questions if they are really “persons.” migl amendment 16 to the US Constitution. Both American politics, however, the bipartisan Some argue that a fetus is not a “per­ may son” because it is not self-aware; yet a fetus peop is no less self-aware than a newborn infant. ers, Others argue that a fetus is not a “person” cons because it can not survive on its own, yet “Lounging Around” Only Option for Many la rly neither can an infant. There is no objective illus -- Alyssa Weaver -­ definition of personhood that excludes the Gos] Couples Staff Writer unborn. culti Walk into any lounge around Cedar- “icky.” The almost childish approach to hu­ Perhaps at times, either consciously or Nevertheless, Cole argues that “we ville and you are sure to see a couch or two man touch is surprising. Touch is a necessary unconsciously, seeing couples spend time to­ don’t know when or how a person becomes/ Way occupied by a pair of heads and a laptop part of healthy interaction. gether and be affectionate with one another is a person,” and so Christians should not their screen — the Cedarville lounge couple. If This extends further than the relation­ pricks the single student with a feeling of dogmatically assert that abortion is evil. I that one is not part of a Cedarville lounge couple, ship arena. Americans in general seem to lack or loneliness. This is not the only rea­ wonder, then, if Cole believes that infanti­ Ame the typical reactive thought is that these are struggle with the basic human need for touch. son that irritation can arise from viewing a cide is wrong. How is it that this ambigu­ ticul the obsessed, doe-eyed individuals who do I believe it is especially couple’s interaction, but it can be difficult ity concerning the personhood of the unborn rede nothing but fritter their time away staring impor- tant for for others to see tender glances and wrapped does not extend to Tutsis, Armenians, homo­ brin into each the other’s glazed eyes. But speak­ men. who hands a few feet away in the lounge. sexuals, or Jews? serti ing as someone who is in a relationship, 1 Because ofthis, couples can be mocked Cole suggests that abortion is not evil sage think there are many misconceptions about and their interactions exaggerated to validate because it is ambiguous if the unborn are re­ lounge couples and Cedarville relationships the observer’s singleness. I understand this, ally persons. I view this with the same disdain thes in general. having been single at one point. However, it as I would the suggestion that the genocide acce I am often frustrated by the fact that I is important to realize this can be aggravat­ in Darfur is not evil because it is ambiguous cannot help but offend many at Cedarville by ing to couples, who want to be balanced in if black Africans are really persons. We may clotl simply being in a relationship. Neither my their friendships along with their own rela­ cloak our prejudices in sophisticated terms, e \o t boyfriend nor I have a car, so “going out” tionships. but behind every social injustice is the asser­ that is not a viable option. Also, being full-time Having the right priorities with work, tion that certain human beings are less valu­ cult students, we often only have a short period school, friends, and my relationship is im­ able than others. chil, to sit down and touch base, usually in a pub­ portant to me. When people roll their eyes or Cole’s postmodernism may allow us Sue] lic setting. assume that my boyfriend and I cannot see to say that based on our Western democratic seer The average Cedarville couple’s goal past each other, it is especially frustrating mindset we believe black Africans should com is not to suffocate their surroundings and or simply hurtful. Yes, my boyfriend spends not be killed, but it gives us no basis for Wha other students with their affections. For time with me, but it is not my desire to sim­ affirming that this statement is universally tran me, it is simply trying to find quality time are ply just spend time with him and only him. true. Therefore, such agnosticism gives us to catch up with my boyfriend. Though we often Sometimes couples cannot help but of­ no justification for imposing this belief on havi would enjoy being out in a public setting of directly or fend. So next time you are walking through others who do not share our preferences. We more than 3,500 students, this is not always indirectly taught that the desire for touch is a True humanitarianism finds its basis only in the possible. the lounge and spot that couple gazing af­ symbol of weakness. This aspect of healthy fectionately at each other, try restraining im­ the revolutionary teaching of Jesus Christ: vali Not only does the aspect of couples interaction between couples is not only ac­ mediate assumptions. Instead, be sensitive that every human being is loved by God and ness spending time together in public •v'-wm ceptable, it is nece-ary. After a stressful day, arrl respect what might be the only space or has inestimable value in his sight. It is my mor ate irritation, but couples touching 1,J ' ha s back ru ply that couple has to spend time to­ certain belief in this truth that will not allow ous is not only offensive, but also classn uemg with someone I know cares about me. gether. me to stand silently by the brutal murder of Vers children, whether in Darfur or in Dayton. like VIEWPOINTS __ 7 2l2s m & December 2.Q..Q.Z Popular Opinion of Immigration a Cause for Concern

might not have eaten yet that consequences of breaking fe -- Bryce Bahler- most of the evangelical com­ we got where we are today. the law to take control of the week. And let us not forget the law move to a foreign Staff Writer munity in the last 20 years Unless you, the reader, are land. hold to a mostly Republican pure-blooded Native Ameri­ Additionally, we would that the only reason these country? They barely speak the language, will undoubt­ With less than a year stance, it seems most every­ can, then you are descen­ be remiss to forget that the immigrants are illegal is n dants of immigrants, many land we currently occupy is because the laws that make edly be ostracized, and may left before the 2008 election, one is in favor of bussing the the candidates are vigorously “illegals” and building the of whom were breaking the only ours because we bullied them illegal were established not survive to ever see their home again. Which of these campaigning in key primary wall. I’ll admit that until re­ laws of the governing body and slaughtered its origi­ by those who broke the pre­ two perspectives represents states, and the debates are cently this was my initial gut of the day to get to Ameri­ nal inhabitants. To me, that existing law to establish the the selfless, sacrificial life­ starting to get quite heated, response as well. But is this a ca. We are a country of im- seems a lot different than im­ current rule. style Christ demands of His ve been even among candidates from biblical response? Is It seems like a followers? stest the the same party. One topic that this a loving, peace­ double standard to say d by the has received an inordinate able response? Is that the laws broken I will be the first to >oke out amount of attention, espe­ this in line with the by our ancestors are admit that this isn’t a com­ irgotten. cially among Republicans, is teachings of Jesus? excusable while we pletely synthesized view, or one that is easy to swallow. It rganiza- that of illegal immigration. I’d like to pro­ demand the strictest en­ i to see All candidates give pose a view that is forcement of laws upon still has some kinks to work out. Yet, for me, this view tic criti- some attention to the issue, radically different those who may impede seems much easier to recon­ from some “liberals” who from the ideology on our “pursuit of hap­ cile with Scripture’s demand se to our only vaguely state the need I grew up in and is piness.” to welcome the alien in your ibortion to address the topic to the undoubtedly the mi­ This is where I land and care for those in ;h abor- most extreme conservatives nority view among see the major difference need. It may require us to •r social calling for a complete eradi­ the Cedarville popu­ in our perspective, that step out of our comfort zone ur place cation of all “illegals” and lation. I must admit of the typical conser­ 1 tell the the construction of a 10-foot it is not a view en­ vative evangelical and or consider an ideology very different from the norm. louldn’t Wall along the 2.000 miles tirely of my own; hat of the illegal immi­ However, I can’t help be­ altema- k of U.S.-Mexico border. Un­ it has been highly grant. Our immigrant lieve that this will bring us to sl owing doubtedly the issue can’t be informed by much policy is all about pro­ a more Christ-centered view ployees ignored, but what is a Chris­ wiser thinkers, writ­ tecting our security, our on immigration, and hope­ sounds tian, who also happens to ers, and social activists. migrants. Additionally, our poverished workers sneak­ financial welfare, our pow­ be an American — let’s not Let’s first look at our country was founded upon ing across a border to work ers, our borders, our jobs, fully bring an end to some of the debating. But then again, 1 article forget these are two different own heritage. Maybe our the actions of lawless rebels. jobs that no one else wants our racial majority. What do what would the candidates ian pro- things! — to do? first — and most arrogant — Not only did they immigrate at pay well under the legal we think happens when im­ llowing Since the majority of downfall is forgetting where to a land that wasn’t theirs, minimums to send money migrants who have no other do if they didn’t have some­ >ral cat­ the Cedarville family and we’ve come from and how but our forefathers also broke back home to relatives that options left but to risk the thing to debate about? ’ While lBMaB«^aara8MMgBiiaia» cial Children of the World: Accurately Check out the Viewpoints ser- Section of readcedars.com hu- Portraying Christ’s Work? c" x for these web exclusives:

less The recent Children You had a lot to say about Kevin Cole’s rs.” of the World Choir may il­ Abortion article. In addition to Mur­ lustrate how the saving mes­ ray Vasser’s article, read two student sage can allow people to see aan be- beyond political demarca­ responses, as well as a letter from :apiens, tions and hear voices we Sharon Kopf, Cedarville’s Director of is.” might otherwise disregard. It a “per- Day help us empathize with Public Relations. a fetus People such as AIDS suffer­ infant. ers, to motivate us toward Did Josh Saunders have good reason )erson” constructive change. Particu­ to write his article? Jessica Buchanan vn, yet larly, such presentations can took issue with certain elements of the ijective illustrate the triumph of the ies the Gospel as capable to break piece. Read her response online. cultural boundaries. at “we The differences in the News Editor Brandon Smith explores comes/ Way these kids have lived, the ins and outs of discipline in his ar­ aid not their wide-eyed earnestness evil. I that cleanly contrasts to most ticle “ Determining Demerits” nfanti- American kids, and their ar­ mbigu- ticulate, awkward stories of unbom redemption — all seem to ville students anticipate the CWC performance each year. homo- bring them close to us, reas­ serting the choir’s core mes­ on the basis of ideas such as presentations per se. I rec­ the psychological bound­ STUDIO 61 iot evil sage, “we are one body.” the “tribal,” but do such ideas ognize what these organiza­ aries that elevate us above are re- We love the arts. On Monday, December 10, The most obvious of carry connotations we are ir­ tions accomplish to commu­ animals, deny them human­ iisdain student-run Studio 61 in Downtown Cedarville will these differences (clothing, responsible to propagate? nicate the Gospel tangibly to ity and force their image to nocide host its first open house. Stop by from 7-9pm for accents), emphasize just that Missions videos, for people needing hope. I rec­ conform to our idea of who iguous a dressy-casual evening of hors d'oeuvres, coffee, —■ their difference. Tribal example, carry power in ognize, too, that a story may they are. /e may cider and music. clothing underscores the the emotional response they utilize “typical ” images with If we constrain our­ terms, eroticism, the foreignness, elicit, which mainly results total accuracy. selves to only one way of ac­ : asser- that seems to help us bridge from the stark difference I am frustrated, though, cessing stories of how Christ s valu- ■ I ■ ■ H I cultural gaps by expressing in who and even what they to find that Christians — me­ redeems people, we are not bottom 90% of the income classes. In a country where children’s native culture. present the objects of their dia and aid organizations par­ celebrating their culture; we over 37 million citizens live ow us distribution, while house­ such primitive associations images to be. ticularly — seem obligated to fail to acknowledge the con­ in poverty, a 30 percent sales ocratic holds in the top 1% would Seem to help us identify our The camera approaches communicate the life-chang­ texts in which they live. This tax is the difference between should receive an average tax cut of commonalities by showing from above. Full-body shots ing action of Jesus Christ in kind of communication is not life and death. sis for over $75,000.” This makes 'vhat boundaries Christ has only punctuate strings of fa­ one pre-determined, superla­ bridging gaps. The fact that I While affirming Fair- ersally sense, of course, because in transcended. cial close-ups that diminish tive and totalizing way. have an emotional response Tax is legally unrealistic and ves us the status quo, the rich carry However, I think we the space between the viewer Thinking secular peo­ does not mean that I con­ economically damning, the lief on the largest burden of income have cause for concern when and the viewed, laying emo­ ple would seriously object to structively empathize. More, moral issue is far more sig­ ences. tax. Under FairTax, every­ 'Ve make those differences tion bare. The people are how we tell these stories, as prioritizing my perspective one pays the same percent nificant. As Christians, we >nly in the event’s focus; so highly mostly unclothed or in native though these were not people of other people’s foreignness of sales tax - rich and poor have a moral imperative tc Zthrist: valuing difference, foreign­ gear, and in remote, “primi­ but ideal replicas: every time as “entertainment” over the alike. defend our nation’s poor. Tc ad and ness and exoticism seems tive” settings; only rarely do same vocabulary, same input, reality of who they are seems Call me socialist, but affirm FairTax is to neglec' is my m°re than “expressing vari- we see more urban tragedies same result. They would say far from impacting the world such tax reform puts an ex­ our poor, subjecting them tc allow °Us cultures” or valuing di­ that strike too close to home. that the tribal gear and facial for Christ by being with peo­ cessive and disproportionate the cruel hand of capitalistic der of versity. Entertainment event I don’t object to these close-ups denude people of ple in their distress. burden on lower economic greed. on. like this market themselves 8 ... SPORTS ___ ------——— .... 6 December 2007 Lunatic or Legend?: Clifton-born Coach Hunting: Motivations, Misconceptions, Left Mark on and Deeper Meanings Buckeye Football History --Jacinda Gillete -­ Guest Writer short fuse that led to a never-end­ ing temper, he was still respected, It is 4:45 a.m., long before any sane human be­ admired and loved by those who ing should ever be up, and I wake up to the scent surrounded him. Much of the ad­ of hot chocolate and coffee brewing in the kitchen miration for Hayes came from his downstairs. My father peeks his head through the hardnosed work ethic, his respect ■ door and whispers, “It’s time to get up, Jacinda.” for the dignity of all people and his I drag myself out of bed and begin dressing lifelong commitment to those he myself in layer after layer of warm clothing until I coached, mentored and cared for. feel so fat, I could burst. By 5:00 a.m., Daddy and I Hayes could often be found are packed up, loaded down like mules, and headed Staff Writer at hospitals visiting injured or sick out the front door. We drive a few miles before we Ohio loved him, Michi­ players. When he was done talking get out and begin our walk through mountain passes, gan hated him ... even though he to his players he would visit the pa­ ready for a long day in the woods. groomed their eventual head foot­ tients around them just to talk with What could motivate people to do such crazy ball coach Bo Schembechler. them. things? I am not alone in this kind of activity; people Wayne Woodrow Hayes, a Another event exemplify­ all around the country engage in this same sort of Dr. Hutchison (“Hutch”) is an avid and local bom in Clifton, was never one ing his fervent commitment to his absurd behavior, especially around this time of year. skilled hunter in his free time. He often to try to bury the hatchet between players, both past and present, oc­ Men, women and children alike unite through this hunts with other CU professors. rivals. During his 28-year reign as curred when he learned that one of common activity, sometimes referred to as a game or the emotionally charged Buckeye his former players was planning on sport, called “hunting.” head football coach he was more dropping out of Harvard Medical On our own Cedarville campus, a wide vari­ likely to dig up the hatchet and School. Although this happened ety of people hunt. From well-respected professors start a one-man crusade to destroy during the middle of the recruiting to the homecoming queen, many join together in this Michigan. And with Hayes lead­ season, Hayes dropped everything “secret society,” this common understanding and ap­ ing the way, the rest of Ohio would he was doing, flew to Massachu­ preciation for God’s creation and the wonder of being surely follow. setts and convinced the player to a part of it. Despite his leadership quali­ graduate. Though an outsider might assume that hunting ties, Hayes will always be most Hayes’ unwavering commit­ is a cruel sport (and the classic movie “Bambi” sure­ known for outbursts that made ment to his players also resulted in ly does little to counter that misconception), hunters Bobby Knight look like a pout­ his policy that the team comes first would argue that the sport involves something much ing freshman girl. Consequently, — period. During one of his post­ deeper and even beneficial that we should recognize. just like Knight’s, Hayes’ tirades game victory addresses to the team Dr. Chris Miller, Cedarville professor of Bi­ caused the end of his. Hayes’ final Hayes received a phone call from ble, explains why hunting is actually a very humane outburst came against Clemson on President Richard Nixon. In classic sport. Dr. Miller with a buck he shot in 2006. “My Dec. 28, 1978, and it was one for Wayne Woodrow Hayes style, he “Hunters are a very important part of managing wife thinks I’m cool when I drag dead ani­ the ages. put the President on hold. the herd. If we didn’t do what we do, then thousands mals home,” Miller said. While other 65-year-olds Hayes’ induction into the of deer would starve to death or, worse, more people were busy retiring, Hayes was College Football Hall of Fame se­ would be killed on highways because of an overpop­ nko, as well as staff member Dr. Phil Bassett. Miller roughing up linebackers. Nearing cured him in the nation’s memory ulation of deer,” he said. also hunts with his son Tim, a recent Cedarville gradu­ the end of the Gator Bowl, a Clem­ for the rest of time. Former player Not only that, but venison is also a very lean ate, as does Hutchison with his own son Tommy, a son linebacker intercepted the foot­ Tom Skladany summed up Hayes’ meat, containing much less fat than beef. Junior An­ freshman at Cedarville this year. ball, sealing Ohio State’s loss. That legacy when he said, “When you drew Davis states that one of his main reasons for So, what motivates and unites such a vast array interception apparently left Coach see a guy ripping up sideline mark­ hunting is the meat. of people to hunt? Davis said, “It gives me a chance Hayes with only one viable op­ ers, you think he’s a maniac. When “Our family’s main meat choice is venison, so to clear my head and spend time with God at the same tion — punch him in the face. And you see a guy punching that kid it is up to my brothers and me each year to bring in time. For me, getting a deer ... is always a bonus. I’ve that’s what he did. in the Gator Bowl, you think he’s enough venison to last the year,” he said. found that you don’t really know what it means to go Hayes, who seemed to be nuts. But he’s not. We’re talking When it comes down to it, we do have to stop hunting until you can come out of the woods empty- thinking only about his extreme ha­ about the most awesome coach in and admit that although there are many justifiable handed and be just as satisfied as if you had got some­ tred of losing, helped the lineback­ the history of college football.” reasons why hunting is humane and necessary, many thing.” er up only to give him a swift right Woody Hayes left Ohio State of us are motivated purely by the fun and camarade­ It’s true. The woods and the wonder of God’s hook to the neck. Attacking a man with a 205-68-10 record, three na­ rie of it all. There is something about having “hunt­ creation hold an allure that is inescapable and utterly twice his size who could have eas­ tional championships, a running ing buddies” that bonds people in ways nothing else satisfying. This allure is why people sacrifice sleep, ily pummeled him, and embarrass­ game second to none, a few terri­ can. dress themselves up in ridiculous outfits, and endure ing the university, Hayes quickly fied referees, a variety of destroyed Several Cedarville faculty and staff who enjoy harsh weather conditions to hunt. ushered himself into the not-so- water bottles, jugs and watches and the camaraderie of hunting include Bible professors Besides, as Miller said, “my wife thinks I’m elite class of fired head coaches. one busted-up Clemson linebacker. Miller, Dr. Tom Hutchison, and Dr. Donald Grigore- cool when I drag dead animals home.” Even though Hayes had a Cheerleaders Provide Encouragement On Court and Off

character traits. - Rebecca High - challenge each other, they cord. This failure to recog­ StaffWriter “I can go on and on also use their abundance of nize cheerleading as genuine about members of the team,” team spirit to uplift others. sport irks everyone who car­ Cedarville Univer- he said. “Each one has their This semester they filled ries the title “cheerleader.” ;ity may not have a football strengths that they bring to shoeboxes for Operation Cheerleading com­ earn, but wild fans and team the squad — whether they Christmas Child and spent an bines art, fitness and enter­ ;pirit still abound at basket- know it or not. I am pumped afternoon visiting residents tainment in a way that few mil games and other athletic for the rest of the season.” at the Forest Glen nursing other activities do and is :ompetitions — inspired by Freshman Lindsay home. certainly a standard asset to he school’s own cheerlead- Kelly said, “I have really “We had a lot of fun any “sporting” event. In fact, ng squad. been able to make some § (having) lunch with them,” currently there is a move­ The squad, co-cap- close friends already; they 3 sophomore Anastacia Belden ment for cheerleading to be a ained by senior Ashley Co­ have become like a second 2 said. “They were interesting nationally recognized and an de and sophomore Steven family.” | people with a lot of funny Olympic sport. The Beijing .oCicero, consists of 13 The team practices “ stories.” 2008 Olympic Committee vomen and six men who are twice a week and works two Yet despite the glories, is currently selecting cheer­ ledicated not only to spur games a week, as well as Cedarville cheerleaders show off their school one of the main reasons peo­ leaders to perform during the heir school toward athletic leading extra activities such spirit and pride at a recent basketball game. ple mock cheerleading is that volleyball, basketball, foot­ ictory, but also to build each as the Homecoming parade >ther up through encourage­ they do not think it is truly ball and other athletic com­ and the Mini-Arnold compe­ a sport. These people base ment. tition. petitions. debut performance of the rolled off the top of their this opinion on the fact that LoCicero enthusias- One of the team’s most Belden said indignant­ stunt at a basketball game teammates’ supporting arms. cheerleading, particularly ly, “Having stats does not ically described each of breathtaking stunts is the even evoked screams of fear Cedarville cheerlead­ the non-competitive groups, make something a sport!” is teammates’ and coach’s Swedish Falls. This year’s from the audience as girls ers not only have fun as they keeps no real win-loss re­ Cheers to that. ;r 2007 6 December 2007 SPORTS ------9 Parade of Champions: Intramural Sports Player ach -- Elisabeth Feucht -­ out that Abby “Squirt” Craycraft Ryan Zeiset, “because, well, just and dress according to that theme, Staff Writer is “an amazing athlete, fun to be because he’s a hottie.” “We’re basically just a bunch Profile: around, and made some spectacu- Team captain Ryan Short said of basketball players out there hav- The Dominators. The Nestea all lar catches throughout the season.” that the best part of participating in ing a lot of fun,” Travis added. Plunge. The Green-Street Hooli­ Ben Schmanke captained not intramurals was looking forward The Dominators lived up to Grant gans. The Randy-Moss-like Catch­ their name, “dominat­ es. Not to mention, the Fe­ ver-end- ing” the No. 2 seed Oat- rocious Bears. According spected, ies in the final match. Walker to the champions, these are jse who The fall intramu­ just a few phrases to sum - Grant Goodman -­ ' the ad­ ral sports seasons were up this semester’s intramu­ Staff Writer join his full of fun and exciting ral sports season. respect competition for these Grant Walker is entering his Women’s intramural : and his teams, who successfully third season with the Yellow Jacket soccer team captain Tif­ hose he captured champion­ basketball team and has high aspi­ fany Edmonds shared that ed for. ship titles. Several other rations for both him and the team. “the best part of the whole e found teams also combined fun High goals seem appropriate for experience was simply l or sick and competition to earn a junior player on the pre-season having the opportunity to : talking ! the esteemed champion­ fourth-ranked team in the NAIA play a sport that 1 love with t the pa- ship T-shirt. . Division II. fellow sisters in Christ.” alk with The Avengers, Walker stands at 6 feet, 2 Edmonds said she captained by Lynsey Fa­ would choose Catherine :mplify- bian, won the women’s Hernandez, the Flamingos’ lt to his flag football champion­ goalie, as her team’s most :ent, oc­ ship. valuable player. t one of The men’s soccer “She saved many ex­ ining on championship title went tremely hard shots and if it Medical to Stephen Bushre and weren’t for her, we would 2007 Sand Volleyball Intramural Champions, The Meanies (L-R): Sta­ ippened his Green Street Hooli­ have had a tough time win­ cie Peden, Cristin Murschel, Michael Francis, Juliann Lamb, and Ben cruiting gans. ning the championship,” ;rything Schmanke. Not pictured: Amanda Cole and Ryan Zeiset. Pine Tar swept the Edmonds said. issachu- men’s softball champi­ Mark Irving, winning cap­ layer to j only the Bears in intramural men’s to Wednesday afternoons, when he onship, led by their captain, Don tain of the Diskers ultimate Frisbee volleyball, but also the Meanies in played flag football with his best Humphreys, director for the Center team, had several highlights and :ommit- sand volleyball. He led the Mean­ friends on this year’s champion­ of Teaching and Learning at Cedar- memorable events from the sea­ ulted in ies to an intramural championship ship team Rat Pack. ville. son, including, “Jacinda Gillette’s nes first title, while the Bears lost for the “Another aspect I enjoyed Next semester the Campus Walker is one of four cap­ smiles, Julie Martz’s high fives is post- first time of the season in the cham­ was watching my friends hot-dog­ Recreation department will offer tains on the men’s basketball (well, actually they are kinda low), he team pionship match versus VB Individ­ ging into the end zone . . . name­ more than 15 different activities, team Evan Brummett’s uncanny gravity- ill from ual Men One. ly, Wade Rice doing the “Nestea including at least 13 different intra­ defying leaping ability, and Tyler i classic A personal highlight for Plunge” every time he scored,” mural sports teams. With the “win­ inches and plays guard for the CU Vawser’s hot-pepper socks.” tyle, he Schmanke was making team T- Short said. ter blues” approaching, it’s a per­ team. Walker honed his skills at The Diskers were full of tal­ shirts with the Ferocious Bear logo. The Dominators Women’s fect time to consider trying out for Franklin Central High School in ent and contributed incredible ef­ ito the Schmanke picked Jules Lamb as Volleyball Captain Stacie Travis an intramural sport — whether it is Indianapolis, Ind. — the Hoosier fort, making it difficult for Irving ime se- his MVP for sand volleyball, and said that her team liked to have a ultimate Frisbee, indoor soccer, or State, known for its basketball. to cite a MVP. However, he pointed nemory for men’s indoor volleyball chose theme for every night they played even dodge ball! Franklin Central is a large high • player school, which meant tough com­ Hayes’ m petition for Walker. The stiff com­ Allison ien you petition was good, Walker said, be­ s mark­ Graduate Stu Men’s Basketball ■ H cause it molded him into the player . When he is today. hat kid & Picks up the Pace His favorite high school nk he’s basketball moment was “playing talking - Devin Babcock -­ man point guard Matt Dunton and against Greg Oden and Mike Con­ oach in Staff Writer the continued dominance of se­ ley and not getting blown out by ill.” After beginning their sea­ nior guard Ryan Short have led to them.” io State son with a pair of disappointing the turnaround. In their two early Oden and Conley went on to ree na- losses to unranked opponents, Ce- losses, the Jackets were listless, lead Ohio State to a national cham­ rnnning darville’s men’s basketball team shooting poorly from the foul line pionship game appearance before .v terri- finally began to turn things around. and out-rebounded by supposedly being drafted No.s 1 and 4 in the stroyed I Five wins in a row have placed the inferior opponents. After Dunton 2007 NBA Draft. ties and ...... f i i Jackets, ranked fourth in the coun­ began to adjust to the college game This season, Walker’s goal as backer. try to begin the season, back near and Short began pouring in the an upper classman on the team is, esiretobea the top of the NAIA. points and providing hard-nosed first of all, to “be a leader on the The season started off with leadership, head coach Ray Slagle team to the younger guys.” When eaith counselo a surprising loss at Huntington. saw a change in the team. more mature players mentor the Strong guard play and solid re­ Sophomores Chris Beals and inexperienced ones, the team as a and also engage the culture with a distinctly Christian worldview, ff bounding kept the Jackets in the Chris Walker have also played a whole can improve. Walker’s main ihe Counseling program at Grace College equips me with a game, but timely shooting and huge role in the winning streak, goal on the court is to “play good composure led Huntington to the averaging 17.5 and 20 points per defense.” As a team, the Jackets strong Biblically-based foundation. The nationally recognized recog- win. game respectively during the first aspire to win an American Mideast ;enuine CACREP Accreditation allows me to obtain a state issued license Following the loss, the men four wins. Conference championship. Beyond ho car­ had a chance to redeem themselves Cedarville continued their that, Walker says, “We would love in Mental Health Counseling. These two benefits and a strong der.” at home against Trinity Christian. winning streak with a surprising a shot at national championship.” com- recommendation from a recent graduate made Grace Colleges However, the Trolls solidly out­ 65-61 upset of NCAA Division Even though Walker comes enter- played Cedarville for the entire III powerhouse Wooster on Dec. off the bench as the team’s sixth M.A. in Counseling an excellent choice for me! at few game, leaving the home crowd 1. With a balanced scoring attack man, he contributes to the team on and is j stunned. featuring a new leading scorer ev­ the floor in addition to his leader­ sset to A glimpse of Grace: After displaying aggressive­ ery night and fearless guard play, ship qualities. He is averaging 6.2 In fact, Biblically Rooted. 55 Culturally Sensitive a Ministry Focused ness and a lack of composure in the Jackets look to continue their points for the Jackets this year and move- j Academically Excelled s Spiritually Transforming their opening games, the 0-2 Jack­ winning streak with a home game ranks second on the team with five to be a ets turned things around the next against Wittenberg, followed by steals. Walker also shoots 87 per­ and an night against Lindsey Wilson. The four away games, including a trip cent from the free-throw line and Beijing entire team began to play up to its to California to wrap up Decem­ ranks third on the team with 10 as­ imittee potential, annihilating the visitors ber. sists. cheer­ M A , M.Div„ BMsn. jxsgrams 98-49. The season began on a sour Walker and the rest of the ing the in M m it a l bodies, and The team continued its turn­ note, but the Jackets seem to have Yellow Jackets will be back in ac­ 1st A Local Church Ministry , foot­ (distance education) around three days later at Malone, righted the ship. Although the team tion next week at Taylor Univer­ : com- edging out the AMC North favorite still needs to make some adjust­ sity’s tournament, where they will THEOLOGICAL by two. Over Thanksgiving Break ments to grow into its potential, compete against Columbia on Fri­ gnant- SEMINA R Y the Jackets wrapped up a stretch of expect to see Slagle’s coaching ex­ day, Dec. 7 and Taylor on Saturday, es not road games with victories over St. perience and Short’s leadership ex­ Dec. 8. rt!” Website;gts.grace.6du % E-mail;[email protected] s Telephone:! i-54-Grace X8435 Francis (Ind.) and Notre Dame. perience guide the team to a strong 200 Seminary Drive, Winona late, IN 46590 The emergence of fresh­ finish. 10 SPORTS ...6...D.e.c.emb..e£.2.Q..Q.Z -- Grant Goodman -­ Staff Writer • One of the craziest college football seasons in history Player Profile: continued on Saturday with the No. I team in the country, Missouri, losing to Oklahoma, 38-l7.The No. 2 team,WestVirginia, also lost, 13-9, to Pittsburgh. For the first time since the BCS was instituted, Mary both of the top two teams in the country lost in the last week of the season, meaning that there will be a shakeup in the rankings. Ohio State jumped to No. I and will face No. 2 Louisiana State Stockdale University in the Allstate BCS Championship Game on Jan. 7. • Hawaii finished their season as the only undefeated college football team in 2007 with a 35-28 victory over Washington on Sat­ i£^B9g& urday. The No. 12 Warriors earned the right to play the University sI chmP’i s - Sarah Hoffman -­ of Georgia on Jan. I in the Allstate Sugar Bowl Staff Writer • Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor passed away on Nov. 27 after being shot in the leg a day earlier.Taylor’s teammates Senior Mary Stockdale wore a sticker featuring his number (21) on their helmets and took goals for her last season at Ce­ part in a memorial ceremony before their game against Buffalo on To be in midway through darville. While she has become Dec. 2. Four men have been arrested in connection with Taylor’s your 13th season of any sport takes a certain level of commitment, and quicker, stronger and better on the murder.AII have been denied bond. • In college basketball, the N orth Carolina Tar Heels re­ that is the level of commitment low block since her freshman year, mained undefeated and ranked No. I in the AP poll after defeating Mary Stockdale has brought to the Stockdale knows there is always Ohio State and Kentucky last week. UCLA is atop the rankings in Lady Jacket basketball team. room for improvement and works the coaches’ poll with Memphis, Kansas,Texas, and Georgetown While Stockdale began play­ to get better every day. This year especially, she is focusing on de­ rounding out the Top Five in both polls. ing basketball in fourth grade, she • The D etroit Tigers acquired Dontrelle W illis and Miguel did not begin to think seriously veloping her rebounding and de­ Cabrera from the Florida Marlins in an eight-player deal finalized about extending her career into fense. on Wednesday. Willis and Cabrera should bolster a D etroit team college until after her sophomore While she will certainly miss playing competitive basketball next that failed to make the playoffs last season after reaching the W orld year of high school. Her Amateur Series in 2006. Athletic Union coach encouraged year, Stockdale is content with the her to consider playing college fact that this is her last season. She ball, so before her junior year she will mostly miss playing with the Men’s Cross Country transferred from a small Christian girls and the relationships she has Nov. 17 at NAIA Nationals Kenosha, Wis. 25th of 28 school to a public school in order to formed with them. play more competitive basketball. Through her three completed Women’s Cross Country When Stockdale visited Ce­ seasons at Cedarville, Stockdale Nov. 17 at NAIA Nationals Kenosha, Wis. 2nd of 29 darville, she knew it was the only has made numerous memories with Women’s Volleyball option. The welcoming attitude of her teammates. One of the most the girls on the basketball team was significant of these occurred dur­ Nov. 29 Palm Beach Atlantic 5 sets one of the most influential factors ing her freshman year at the NAIA Nov. 30 Bethel 3 sets in bringing Stockdale to Cedar­ Division II National Tournament. Nov. 30 M aster’s 3 sets ville. Their sense of unity and ca­ The Lady Jackets made it to the maraderie appealed to her and still final four and were down by two Men’s Basketball remains a strong factor of the bas­ against Concordia when Cedar­ Nov. 16 Trinity Christian 70-75 ketball team. ville standout Kari Flunker hit two Nov. 17 Lindsey Wilson W 98-49 Stockdale says this year’s free throws, sending the game into team is “fun, easy-going, enjoy­ overtime. The Lady Jackets ended Nov. 20 at Malone W 82-80 able and caring.” Describing their up holding their opponent scoreless Nov. 24 at Saint Francis W 103-94 off-court relationship, Stockdale in overtime and became the nation­ says, “we’re more than teammates; al runners-up that season. Nov. 27 at Notre Dame W 94-88 we’re friends and sisters.” On the The most important memo­ Dec. 1 Wooster W 65-61 court, she considers this year’s ries for team-oriented Stockdale, Dec. 4 Wittenberg W 73-58 team to be much deeper and more however, happen when the entire balanced than previous years’. team gets to play and plays well. It Dec. 7 Columbia Upland, Ind. 8:00 p.m. Even though this young is at those times, the senior captain Dec. 8 at Taylor Tournament Upland, Ind. 1:00 or 3:00 team consists of seven underclass­ says, that she feels most “complete p.m. men, Stockdale and the rest of the and satisfied” with the game. women have ambitious goals for As the only fourth-year play­ Dec. 19 San Diego Christian Santa Clarita, 6:00 p.m. the season. An obvious objective er on the team this year, Stockdale Calif. is to capture their sixth consecutive has certainly carved out a respect­ Dec. 20 at Master’s Santa Clarita, 8:00 p.m. AMC title, as well as make their able career at Cedarville. She has Calif. sixth straight NAIA Division II contributed dedication, commit­ National Tournament appearance. ment and competition to the pro­ Jan. 4 Point Park Cedarville 7:30 p.m. Although they narrowly missed gram and has worked hard to get Jan. 8 at Mount Vernon Nazarene Mount Vernon, 7:30 p.m. an NAIA Division II Top-25 rank­ where she is this season. Above all, Ohio ing for the first time in five years, she has a great heart for her team­ Stockdale believes that the Lady mates and undoubtedly has touched Jan. 12 Ohio Dominican Cedarville 7:30 p.m. Jackets are going to surprise a lot the lives of many who played with Jan. 15 at Urbana Urbana, Ohio 7:30 p.m. of people this year. her. Women’s Basketball In addition to team goals, Have a great senior season, Stockdale has set some personal Mary! < Nov. 16 Georgetown 69-74 Nov. 17 at Bryan Classic W 72-48 Jody Ames D.D.S and Theresa McKinney D.D.S Nov. 20 at Taylor 64-65 Nov. 27 at Notre Dame 73-82 Dec. 1 Central State W 81-61 ^ msfm □ Dec. 7 Georgetown Cedarville 7:00 p.m. * ^ ^ i Dec. 8 Northwestern Cedarville 2:00 p.m. UJ Dec. 15 at Malone Canton, Ohio 1:00 p.m. Dec. 27 Nyack Lake Wales, Fla. 5:00 p.m. „ - y Dec. 28 at Warner Southern Tourna­ Lake Wales, Fla. IB A 1 I I 4 r I a ! K ment Treat yourself to a Christmas present Dec. 29 at Warner Southern Tourna­ Lake Wales, Fla. TBA and receive a free bleaching with a ment cleaning and exam. Jan. 5 Ursuline Cedarville 2:00 p.m. Jan. 8 at Mount Vernon Nazarene Mount Vernon, 5:30 p.m. Ohio Jan. 12 Ohio Dominican Cedarville 5:30 p.m. Happy Holidays from cr . 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Universal Studios to Sigur Ros Prepares to Launch Build “The Wizarding Tour DVD to Accompany Album

ly. Both contain new versions of actively in order to understand its World of Harry Potter” -- Zachary Sanderson - songs from each of its four previ­ wonderful simplicity. Staff Writer ous albums with Hvarf including Sonically most akin to Sigur three previously unreleased tracks Ros’ second studio album, Agcetis During the summer of 2007, as well. Byrjun, Hvarf-Heim shies away Sigur Ros, the internationally ac­ Hvarf begins with “Salka,” a from the dark introspection and claimed post-rock band, went on new track that starts off with Sigur loneliness of (), its third album, an unplanned tour around Iceland Ros’ distinct reverb-soaked guitar while also refraining from the to share its music with its country­ tone and lead singer Jonsi Birgis- sometimes overly optimistic sound men. son’s fragile falsetto. These two of Takk..., its fourth album. Subtle During this tour of its home­ sounds envelop the listener with and compelling, Hvarf-Heim does land the band recorded both audio lush soundscapes and emotional not rely on wild experimentation, and video of its concerts. Even highs and lows, as Birgisson’s but masterful songwriting and su­ though many of its concerts often ethereal vocal melodies beautifully perb production. went unannounced, its audiences portray hope and pain. With Hvarf-Heim Sigur Ros ranged between tens and tens of With only three or four parts continues in its reputation of ob­ - Michael Shirzadian -­ thousands. Out of the video taken in each track, Heim is a very sparse scurity by including nothing but the Staff Writer from its shows, the band put to­ record. But because of its simplic­ titles of the songs with the album gether a DVD entitled “Heima” ity it allows each part in the songs artwork and two blurred photo­ I have never brewed a love the-art attraction, bringing to life that will be released on Dec. 4. to take its place with the listener. graphs: one of the Icelandic coun­ potion, have no idea where to find Rowling’s magical world in a way Designed as a video com­ Unlike Hvarf, which fills the room tryside and the other of the band in platform nine and three quarters, never before experienced. Fur­ panion to its recent double release with sound, Heim instead takes its their studio. and am pretty confident that both thermore, the park will include Hvarf-Heim, the DVD features vid­ time and chooses its sounds care­ The two discs of Hvarf-Heim my parents are Muggles, but in authentic shops and restaurants, al­ eo from its many concerts around fully, revealing Sigur Ros’ musical display two different sides of Sigur early 2010, my childhood dream lowing the Harry Potter enthusiast Iceland as well as interviews with maturity along the way. It is not Ros, and along with the release of will finally come true. I’m going to an opportunity to experience the the band members. an immediate record—it does not “Heima” in December, will give Hogwarts. magical world in a way similar to Essentially two albums, the work to grab your attention, but fans a greater understanding of As announced on May 31, Rowling’s protagonist, without, of two discs of Hvarf-Heim are rough­ alternatively requires the listener both the band and its music. 2007, Warner Bros. 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For environment of Harry Potter and “The plans I’ve seen look in­ Staff Writer example, one can choose from a his friends, including Hogwarts credibly exciting,” says Rowling. wide selection of attractive ear­ Castle, The Forbidden Forest and “I don’t think fans of the books or If you have ever wanted to rings starting at $7 and shell neck­ Hogsmeade. films will be disappointed.” buy handcrafted products made laces for as low as $9. 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II ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ,6....D.e.c.e.mfa.ei..2.Q.Q.Z R e v i e w s M usic YEASAYER:: ALL HOUR CYMBALS Yeasayer’s All Hour Cymbals is the explosive debut from a and for citizens deeply troubled by corporate hegemony, global warming, quartet from Brooklyn by way of Dubai and Mumbai. That is, it’s like American imperialism, technocratic monopolies and arms proliferation. Animal Collective meets TV on the Radio, but filtered through world That the band pulls this off without being pretentious or heavy-handed rhythms and heavy Eastern influences. Yeasayer may have outwardly is something of a minor miracle. A miracle much like the music itself, adopted Devendra Banhart’s hippie aesthetic, but its music leans more balanced as it is between primitivism and futurism, between sitars and toward bombastic tribal shout-a-longs. The four members (improb­ synths. ably, all former choral and barbershop singers) seem vaguely led by a The organic result is one of 2007’s strongest releases and a remark­ spastic Chris Keating with his falsetto voice, but all of them (including able blend of doomsday hand-wringing and collectivist celebration: “halle- the fretless bass player) also sing/yell/chant and usually at the same lujapocalypse” as one listener called it. This is dance music for our fallout time too. shelters, a raucous record for Armageddon and equally, tranquil autumn Lyrics like “I can’t sleep when I think about the times we’re days in Ohio. Come drink the Kool-Aid, ye sanguine and melancholic living/I can’t sleep when I think about the future I was bom into” (from alike. b y Kevin Cole the spectacular first single “2080”) sound ripped straight from Thom Yorke or Win Butler’s diary. Yeasayer is, in other words, music by

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FILM :: R NO COUNTRY FOR OLD M e n :: PARAMOUNT VANTAGE ★ ★ ★ ★ if The Coens are back! After a couple of lackluster features, the tone of the movie is not always serious. Sprinkled throughout the film are brothers have returned to the things that made their earlier works moments of the brother’s characteristic dark humor that break up some of unique in their new film “No Country for Old Men.” While hunting the weightier subject matter. out in the Texan desert, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) stumbles upon “No Country for Old Men” is a movie designed for multiple view­ the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong and finds a case filled with ings. With many layers of meaning, it will appeal to those who are phi­ $2 million. After taking the money, he is hunted by a relentless killer losophy lovers at heart. Some of the most memorable scenes had little to (Javier Bardem) as a small town sheriff (Tommy Lee Jones) is left be­ do with the main plot as characters have extended dialogues about life and wildered, following the trail of the growing body count. the effects of time. The Coens subtly weave theme and image together as they take While those who are put off by violence and unconventional story the viewer through a cinematic exploration of the natures of good, evil, telling will probably not enjoy this movie, people looking for something justice and fate. Every single aspect of this film is perfectly crafted to besides the standard Hollywood offerings can find something original and b y Da n Sizemore the story that is being told. Even without a soundtrack, suspense is kept thought-provoking which will stay with them long after the credits roll. through the masterful use of visuals and natural sound. However, the

MOVIE :: PG-13 LARS AND THE Real GIRL:: SIDNEYK i m m e l Entertainment Meet Lars (Ryan Gosling) an incredibly shy, sweet, but troubled Nancy Oliver) in addition to a few delightfully laugh-out-loud moments. young man who lives in an old garage behind his brother Gus (Paul However, don’t be misled into thinking “Lars” is a comedy; dramedy Schneider) and pregnant sister-in-law Karin’s (Emily Mortimer) house. would be a more accurate label. As a way of coping with loneliness, he decides to purchase a doll off The film is accompanied by an original soundtrack by David Tom, the Internet one day which he proceeds to treat like a real person—his who is known for his ability to blend/manipulate electronic and acoustic in­ new girlfriend—to the utter shock and dismay of Gus and Karin, who struments, making its overall execution a pleasant and settling experience. don’t know how to react. Even though its release was limited, this independent film has quietly With the help of local church members, the small town eventu­ gathered many golden reviews. And unlike its title might suggest, “Lars ally decides to humor Lars in an attempt to help him in his discovery of and the Real Girl” isn’t full of sexually perverse content; rather, this film human contact and real relationships, which develops a positive sense draws upon weightier themes such as depth in human relationships, love of community in addition to a decent view on Christian character. and true companionship. Successfully shot in 31 days under the direction of Craig b y Jessica Daugherty Gillespie, the film boasts a fantastic script (written by Six Feet Under's

FILM :: PG Aug ust Rush :: c j entertainment Music draws first-sight lovers Lyla and Louis to each other in the On a positive note, the production offered originality and an excep­ opening of the film “August Rush.” Played by Keri Russell and Jona­ tional score. Throughout the film, a magnificent symphony of sounds played than Rhys Meyers, the two aspiring musicians share a magical night in the background to evoke empathy and appreciation. With a torrent of together before the pressures of their careers pull them apart for eleven powerful chords rushing through the film, the story seemed to accompany years. Lyla bears a son, the living memorial of their brief romantic mo­ the music as the imaginative interpretation of an exceptional opus. ment together, but he is left in an orphanage without her knowledge. The details of the plot were also inspiring. Considering the musical Both Lyla and Louis go on to struggle through lives that settle for less giants in the history of composition, Evan’s beautiful journey through the than the pleasure they find in performing their music; while Freddie development of his natural yet extraordinary gift is mostly believable. Highmore shines as Evan, later called August, the young son they nev­ However, these qualities did not resound loudly enough to redeem er met who pines for the day they will discover him. the unrealistic nature of the film. Despite the emotional appeals pulsating After all the compelling previews, “August Rush” was simply through several scenes, the basics of the ending are easily foreseen from average. While it delivered exceptional music, tasteful cinematogra­ the beginning. “August Rush” was good enough for applause, but not for phy and the work of accomplished actors, it fell short of the hype with a standing ovation. by Am a n da Roberts its fantastical plot full of predictable moments. 6 December 2007 THE CURRENT 1 5

A Christmas Story: Irresistible Imperfection Christmas -- Claire Kaemmerling -­ neck and the red fabric to catch the sweat. The family made the trip in the middle of the Staff Writer I would sit with him and listen to him fuss week, coming from different comers of Tex­ Through the Ages about the squirrels eating his birdseed or as, me from the Midwest leaving behind fi­ My favorite Christmas memories in­ hear, again, about his experience working in nal exams in spite of Kelley’s passionate yet --Timori Reiner -­ clude “CSK” pictures of my grandfather, my a paper factory immediately after moving to unconvincing speech - the high-school drop­ Staff Writer mother, my uncle and I, all who share the San Antonio from Piggott, Arkansas. Papa out who does not know what I’m studying same initials. There is my Aunt Dot who used doted on me in a way that my own father insisted that it was important to stay in Ohio The Christmas season contains count­ to buy special clothes to wear on Christmas never did by giving me his time and atten­ to do well on finals because “studies show less traditions that have slowly evolved Eve - Hawaii, Beatrice Potter, western, al­ tion. My cousins too - Armour would take the biggest key to doing well on exams is throughout the centuries, some of which de­ ways a theme - and then the picture from the me out for hot chocolate (and later coffee) getting enough rest.” I sat through the funer­ veloped long before Christ’s birth. As many year she didn’t buy anything for the men so al amazed at the thought that I had absolutely of its traditions, the holiday itself also has an they came shirtless. A row of hairy, middle- nothing negative to say about Papa - except ancient and complex history. aged stomachs rolling over belts and then his endearing long-windedness. Kelley said Various pagan religions across Europe ; my brother’s smooth, white, grade-school hello but did not ask how school was going, revolved around the earth’s natural cyclical chest. All of them grinning with a sense of and my brother hugged me but immediately patterns, and many remnants of their prac­ accomplishment, and I imagine my red­ asked where our mother was. I sat in a chapel tices survive in contemporary Christmas cel­ faced aunt somewhere on the other side of filled with relatives I knew as well as myself, ebrations. The winter solstice became a fes­ the camera. My sister argues that I could not and wondered if they would have noticed if I tive time for many societies since it marked possibly remember that Christmas because I had not been there at all. I felt like a foreign­ the beginning of the sun’s return and winter’s was not bom yet, though I have pictures to er - 1 was more comfortable in the Houston eventual retreat. prove otherwise. airport than I at the funeral home my grand­ Northern Europe’s subjection to a dai­ As a child Christmas meant going to father once owned. ly 18 hours of winter darkness led many of my grandparent’s house in Beaumont, Texas, Before we left for the burial I stood the region’s Germanic peoples to attach great an oil town not far from the Gulf of Mex­ or to the mall to spend Christmas money, next to my grandfather’s casket, wonder­ significance to the winter solstice. Some of ico. There were candy cane shaped cook­ Carmen let me walk down the aisle at her ing if he knew that he was the only one who the annual practices we take part in today ies, buttermilk biscuits and “Kelley sauce” wedding. My own brother only let me ride in made me feel at home. I thought about what such as decorating Christmas trees and burn­ (white gravy); Mexican food on Christmas his car when forced, and my sister Kelley’s “home” means, settling on a definition of ing Yule logs stem from the widely observed Eve and stockings full of fruit and chocolate wedding attendant was a friend whom she belonging and unconditional love. 1 thought Yule festival which commemorated the sun’s Christmas morning. Papa always had the fi­ was on speaking terms with only occasion­ about the last time I’d seen him, and how de­ rebirth. nal word in everything - if Aunt Dot got too ally. At Kelley’s wedding it was all I could spite his dementia his face lit up when I en­ Yule was eventually set to Dec. 25 in bossy or the preacher boys (most of the men do to keep from laughing at the big-haired tered the room and he called me by name. He order to coincide with Christmas as Christi­ in my family) got a little too heated discuss­ preacher found in the yellow pages and the told me how happy he was to see me, how anity dominated the various pagan Germanic ing theology or philosophy he was there to margaritas served in plastic cups at the re­ much he loved me, and how proud he was of cultures. Today, Christmas is known as “Jul” neutralize the situation. Papa did not let the ception. me. He did not ask me what my grades were, throughout Scandinavia where local holiday extra houseguests interrupt his routine - each Last year we buried my grandfather or why I left Texas, nor did he tell me what customs are deeply entrenched in pre-Chris­ morning he got up early, put on his Dickey days before Christmas. My socially correct I should or should not be doing. He held on tian practice. coveralls, and walked circles inside the mall. grandmother was particularly adamant that to me with both of his hands and would not During Roman times, celebrations By the time I got up he was sitting in his re- the burial take place four days after the death, let me leave while I sat at his feet, my legs dedicated to several gods were observed in cliner “resting his eyes,” a towel between his because three was too soon and five too late. going numb from sitting on my knees. December. The riotous weeklong festival of Saturnalia was held during the third week in December in honor of Saturn, the god of ag­ Five of the Best Christmas Movies. Ever. riculture. Mithras, also known as “Sol Invictus” cute, sensible Gizmo who knows how to curb his negative tendencies -- Daniel Sizemore -­ or the invincible sun, was an adopted Ro­ or the nasty, destructive gremlins who give into their base desires? Staff Writer man god of Persian origin whose birthday Bah, who are we kidding; the only reason to watch this is to see how was observed on Dec. 25. The religion sur­ A Christmas Classic: “It’s a Wonderful Life” many different ways the nasty little brutes can be dispatched. If you rounding the deity gained popularity during Okay, it’s confession time. I have never seen “It’s a Wonderful don’t get your fill of senseless violence in this film, there’s always the second century and became Rome’s state Life.” However, I am including it on this list because I have heard the sequel. religion. honors that it is quite touching, and I do not want hordes of Cedar- Early Christians did not commemo­ yillians writing derogatory comments about me on the rock for not A Cartoon: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” rate Christ’s birth for the first two centuries deluding it. For the sake of this article, let’s pretend that I have seen “Isn’t there anyone out there who can tell me what Christmas of church history. Christian leaders had op­ h and filled this space with vague, warm sentiments about how good is all about?” In all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season it posed such a celebration precisely because it h made me feel inside. If you prefer “White Christmas,” feel free to is easy to lost sight of the reason behind all the gifts and decorations. was a pagan custom. This attitude began to Lll this space with said feelings about that movie instead. One way to remember is by watching “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” change following the Roman state’s conver­ With Charles Schulz’s trademark humor, the characters of “Pea­ sion to Christianity. A Childhood Memory: “Home Alone” nuts” struggle with commercialism and discover the true meaning The Roman Church introduced the It’s every young kid’s dream, alone in the house with no par- of Christmas in the process. It might be overly saccharine for some ®nts and complete anarchical rule over your own small domain. Feast of the Nativity in the middle of the tastes, but it carries a timeless message of finding joy in the small third century and chose Mithras’ birthday as Home Alone” indulges the fantasies every- and humble things of life. °he has had at some point in their life. Eat- the date for the new Christian holiday. There lng whatever one wants, jumping on the bed, are several theories as to why the church de­ An Action Movie: “Die Hard” a°d helping oneself to a sibling’s treasured cided to hold the festivity on that day. The Yippee-Ki-Yay. Sure to become a fam­ Possessions are just a few of the desires that most credible explanation is that church au­ ily favorite, “Die Hard” exemplifies the im­ Levin McCallister is able to fulfill in this thorities desired to replace the winter holi­ portance of one’s relatives during the Christ- holiday adventure. Add two inept burglars days and prevent Christians from participat­ ,0 mas season. Nothing, including an office ing in pagan revelries. and a smorgasbord of traps and you have building full of terrorists, is able to stop John a film that leaves everybody’s inner child What is certain is that Christmas’ co­ T. McClane from being with those he loves. If dealing with delight. existence with several religious festivals has “ a person is not filled with holiday cheer upon strongly influenced the way the holiday is hearing the words, “Now I have a machine A Horror-Comedy: “Gremlins” celebrated. Whatever the sources of many of gun. Ho ho ho,” they’re probably dead in­ How could anyone pass Christmastime the traditions typical of the season, millions side. For those looking for a way out of their Without a cautionary tale involving small, of Christians enjoy them every year as they gift buying malaise, the cheerful sound of ®"een, reptile-like creatures? “Gremlins” celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Christ. gunfire crackling should soon restore joy and actually a very thoughtful morality play. cheer to your heart. H o would you rather be boys and girls, the Pundits, Organizations Angry over "War on Christmas"

-- Alyssa Weaver -­ the reason for the season — Christmas. But war was Bill O’Reilly, host of the O’Reilly Staff Writer is this case? Are these companies the secular Factor, who has been quoted as saying: “See, ls The usual Christmas festive cheer bah-humbugs, turning every sign and greet­ I think it's all part of the secular progressive supposedly being marred by frowns at ing to “Happy Holidays?” agenda to get Christianity and spirituality o\ve’s, PetSmart) an(j g est g Uy; the newest During the late 90s, secularization of and Judaism out of the public square. [Be] fi'tions to the Santa’s naughty list. Christmas became a prominent issue, mainly cause if you look at what happened in West­ These corporations are accused of due to censorship disputes. As many retail ern Europe and Canada, if you can get reli­ CPrizing Christmas. Overly vigilant con- companies replaced Christmas with blan­ gion out, then you can pass secular progres­ P^ers are standing up for the sanctity of ket holiday greetings, outraged consumers sive programs like legalization of narcotics, c r'stmas, doling out lumps of coal for these protested that this was an alleged “War on liv in g businesses, which are tarnishing Christmas.” One of the key proponents of this mm z im m im m . 'fr , %^4< HU 1 6 - THE CURRENT 6.J3£C€Hih£iJZQQ? St. Nick Descendent of Multiple Traditions

-- Kate Celia -­ official beginning of the Christmas season. their own folklore about this saintly figure children. Other American poems continued Staff Writer In accordance with the generous legacy of to the colonies, where he eventually be­ to contribute to Santa’s image, including his St. Nicholas, the cel­ came known as “St. sleigh and team of reindeer. Newspaper ar­ The most widely recognized icon in ebration entailed sur­ A. Claus” in 1773. ticles from 1925 declare that since the North the world and the most celebrated secular prise gifts given to About one hundred Pole was uninhabitable by reindeer, Santa’s symbol of Christmas, Santa Claus, was not obedient children the years later in the workshop must be located in the frontier of always perceived as a stocky, white-beard­ following morning. 19th century, a poet Finland. ed bearer of gifts to well-behaved children. The feast be­ named Clement Although it is by now clearly legend­ Rather, this perception is the end product came assimilated Clarke Moore wrote ary, some American children still believe of hundreds of years of legendary evolution with the holiday of a detailed descrip­ that Santa Claus truly exists and is respon­ woven through cultures and passed down by Christmas, and as tion of Claus in “The sible for the gifts they receive Christmas generations. other cultures ad­ Night Before Christ­ morning. While some people look back upon Like most legends, the tradition of opted the tradition, mas,” which official­ their first realization that Santa is fictional Santa Claus was based on truth; in this case, new versions of ly Americanized the and recall feelings of disappointment, author a real person. St. Nicholas existed in what St. Nicholas devel­ legend. Richard P. Feynman claims an amusing sen­ is now Turkey during the 4th century as a oped. The version In the 1860s timent in his book titled “What Do You Care bishop renowned for his kindness to the poor of Santa Claus fa­ illustrator Thomas What Other People Think?” “When I found and needy. Stories of the bishop’s generos­ miliar to Americans Nast presented Santa out that Santa Claus wasn’t real, I wasn’t ity circulated, propagating the holiday tradi­ finds its roots in the as the portly figure upset; rather, I was relieved that there was tions we have today of giving gifts. As the Scandinavian “Sinter we now recognize a much simpler phenomenon to explain how stories of his fame grew, St. Nicholas was Klaas.” Immigrants and added that Santa so many children all over the world got pres­ acclaimed by many as their patron saint. His to America from had elves at the North ents on the same night! The story had been death was remembered by an annual feast Norway, Sweden, Pole who made the getting pretty complicated — it was getting which eventually became recognized as the and Holland brought toys that he gave to out of hand,” Feynman wrote.

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Slow and verse release, Songs For Christmas ranges environments suppressing the Christian re­ life to many Christmas songs that may be ethereal, this album is ideal for those snowy from short instrumental performances of ligious meaning of Christmas, with retail considered hackneyed or worn out. Wonder­ evenings just begging for beautiful Christ­ well known Christmas songs such as “Jingle companies receiving the limelight. fully warm, this album is just right for curl­ mas music. Bells” or “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” to Hardware supplier Lowe’s came under ing up idyllically in front of the fireplace original songs like “Come on! Let's Boogey such scrutiny with its “holiday tree” signs in with sentiment and hot chocolate. As a child Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra - to the Elf Dance!” Suijan has one of the pret­ 2005, but further indignation ignited with my Christmases were full of Johnny Mathis, Christmas With Bing Crosby and tiest voices in popular music today and takes Lowe’s 2007 holiday catalogue advertising and even today Christmas somehow just Frank Sinatra full advantage of it both in his own songs “family trees.” After pressure from Ameri­ doesn’t feel like Christmas without his full Two the most well known voices in the and in the traditional Christmas songs on this can Family Association (AFA), Lowe’s power on “Do You Hear What I Hear?,” his 20th century, Bing Crosby and Frank Sina­ distinctly artistic album. apologized, stating it was a printing error. soft tremolo in “The Little Drummer Boy,” tra, take turns singing Christmas standards This month, AFA also protested PetSmart for and his incredible vocal leap at the end of on this excellent album. Starting off strong George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” using only “holiday” terminology. PetSmart “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” with Crosby singing “White Christmas” as Handel’s “Messiah” represents the de­ quickly edited their advertising to read, “... only he can, followed by Sinatra and his finitive classical work about Christ’s birth. Christmas and holiday season.” Henry Mancini & His Orchestra -A enthusiastic rendition of “Have Yourself A Written in 1742, “Messiah” is based on a Li­ A non-profit organization founded by Merry Mancini Christmas Merry Little Christmas,” these two wonder­ bretto by Charles Jennens and carries the text Don Wildmon, the American Family Asso­ Most well known as a composer of ful performers offer both carols and secular and emotion surrounding Christ flawlessly. ciation on their website states, “AFA is for movie scores and the jazz standard “Moon music in Christmas With Bing Crosby and If you are looking for a quality CD of “Mes­ people who are tired of cursing the darkness River,” Henry Mancini crystallized the chill Frank Sinatra. siah,” check out Deutch Gramophone’s 2001 and who are ready to light a bonfire.” The jazzy sound of the 60s. A Merry Mancini recording. It boasts lush choral textures and “War against Christmas” is just one of many Christmas glides along with brushed percus­ Sufjan Stevens - perfectly accent string. The orchestra holds boycotts and protest campaigns AFA wages sion, plucked basses, and terrifically calm Songs For Christmas its part well, but the choir is definitely the against the media. vocal harmonies. Mancini’s arrangements Definitely not traditional Christmas centerpiece of this record. The sound is full USA Today reported in 2006 that Best and medleys are matchless and the inter­ music, but nonetheless wonderful, this and enveloping, giving the already masterful Buy Corporation would not be using any pretations delightful. “The Christmas Song” boxed set of alternative folk music by Suijan text an even greater power. “Christmas advertising.” “We are going to begins with a gorgeous muted trumpet wan­ Stevens is made up of five EPs he recorded continue to use the term ‘holiday’ because there are several holidays throughout that time period, and we certainly need to be re­ spectful of all of them,” said Dawn Bryant, a spokeswoman for Best Buy. However, due to the AFA’s campaign­ \ v ing and the Catholic League’s denouncing of Best Buy on its “2006 Christmas Watch List,” Best Buy decided as of this month to use “Christmas” in their promotions. Maybe Santa will put them on the nice list due to these two organizations. Gap Incorporated, the parent company of Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic, has intended to stand firm in its “holiday” pro­ motions. AFA questioned an Old Navy man­ ager who stated, “We have a lot of Christmas gifts in our stores, but the word Christmas A 4.: I ;y " t\ is not used here.” Apparently, Gap Incorpo­ rated is the Grinch who stole Christmas. ■ * / ■'/ , i - f t . Y ' The AFA is “ready to light the bon­ fire,” but should Cedarville students add Emerging from a “My life will end With earthly curse their Yule log to the blaze? If you don’t, Bill wretched waste upon his name O’Reilly would contend you are promoting to this I swear ; the legalization of narcotics and other forms a humble sanctuary came she broke my throne and ! To do a danse with of secularization. then finally on the cut my hair \ final flame Little matters of phraseology seem to seventh day and still I feel her j ”0 G-d, my G-d. be getting everyone worked up. everywhere I am awake” Don’t forget to visit us on the web he laid himself to rest. when will she let me die?” ; Hallelujah. at readcedars.com.