The Echo: February 4, 2005
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e Sports: Echo sports editor gets an inside look at the Colts h Opinions: Features: t Students respond to Sir Lanka student changes in DC recounts tsunami T A EchoY L O R U N I V E R S I T Y S INCE 1915 - VOLUME 92, NO . 16 F EBRUARY 4, 2005 Pres. Gyertson Hamburgers and pizza leaving Taylor take over specialty bar for Regent Jerry Nelson, director of food serv- ices, sees this as a great advantage Specialty to students. BY CRYSTAL POLLOCK University as Distinguished “I was surprised when I heard Taylor’s next steps, the topic of “The students will now have the ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Professor of Leadership Formation about his resignation,” junior global engagement again surfaced. bar moves choice and option to eat whatever and Renewal. He will serve by Catherine Grisso said. “It will be a “In this age with corporate scan- they would like,” Nelson said. Taylor President David Gyertson teaching one course and also men- great loss for Taylor, but I under- dals and cover-ups, the real story is “This enhances the options by formally announced his resignation toring fifteen students. stand that it's God's will for him that it's all about calling and God’s to American offering more points of service.” to the Taylor community in a per- Dr. Steve Bedi, University to resign.” plan for his life,” Bedi said. “His The modifications were made sonal letter on Jan. 27. Provost, said Regent first offered Two recent events profoundly passions, goals, calling and com- with the hopes of doing away with In his letter, Gyertson stated, “I this position to Gyertson several affected Gyertson and his decision. mitment to missions…that’s what and Italian the cafeteria thinking and moving want to be more available and pre- years ago, but at that point the tim- First, he read the book “Why the it's all about.” closer toward more of a restaurant pared to help Christian leaders, and ing was not right. Rest Hate the West,” by Meic The Board of Trustees will lead cuisine feel. The meals will be made to the organizations they serve, maxi- Regent gave Gyertson another Pearse. This book addressed how the search for a new President. If order which will serve to the indi- mize their effectiveness for the specific offer at the end of 2004. Christians can think more globally possible, their timeline would vidual tastes of students. emerging global opportunities of “[Regent’s] proposal was so in and gave a different perspective on include having a new President by BY LEANNA KELTON “The changes were made to add the Kingdom of Jesus Christ.” line with his calling that if would third-world countries, and Bedi said September 1, 2005. Ken Flannigan, CONTRIBUTOR variety,” said Nate Maurer, assistant In the letter, Gyertson wrote he have been difficult for him not to this resonated with his calling. Taylor’s Board of Trustees chair- director of food services. “The food would accept a position at Regent accept it,” Bedi said. Second, as Gyertson discussed As students made their way into offered is nothing different, but the See ‘Gyertson’ page 2 the Dining Commons Thursday favorites relocated to offer more afternoon for lunch, many noticed a availability for the students.” change. The student favorite spe- Students expressed concern ask- cialty bar took on a new look. ing if chicken wraps will still be The transformed specialty bar offered. Chicken wraps will appear will now be divided into two areas in the east and west lines periodi- serving Italian and American cui- cally. Many other student favorites sine. The healthy hut will be trans- will be offered occasionally in a formed to serve Mexican food. specialty area set up somewhere in The new specialty areas will be the DC. open weekdays for lunch and din- To get to the east and west lines, ner, with the exception of dinner on students will enter at the top of the Friday. The Italian area will offer a DC. For the deli and new specialty variety of pasta, spaghetti and areas, students will enter at the third pizza; while the American area will entrance, down the stairs through custom-make hotdogs and ham- the Isley Room. burgers for the students with french Nelson would also like to thank fries on the side. The healthy hut students for their cooperation with will be changed to serve Mexican keeping the new lounge area neat food, offering nachos, tacos and tidy without the clutter of back- and burritos. packs or coats. New speciality areas American: Hamburgers, hotdogs and french fries Italian: pizza, spagetti and a variety of pasta File photo by Matt Wissman Mexican: nachos, tacos and burritos President David Gyertson discusses the progress of Taylor at the 2004 president’s dinner. Gyertson recently chose to resign from TU to take a position at Regent. Spiegel’s book nominated for award BY CHRISTIANNA LUY dents too. on virtues, this unplanned book STAFF WRITER “I couldn’t put it down,” said sen- was born. ior Annie Calhoun. “While exam- “I learned [from his book] disci- Taylor professor Dr. James ining a virtue in every chapter I got plines take work and are not always Spiegel tackled a tough question a logical and inspiring way of initiated by ‘happy feelings,’” with his newest book: How exactly applying what I was reading as I Calhoun said. “The virtues are an can someone be good in a world saw virtues in a whole new way.” act of obedience.” gone bad? In his book, Spiegel takes a deep “The book was designed to be His book, How to Be Good in a look at the fruits of the spirit by versatile,” Spiegel said. “Therefore World Gone Bad, published in using them to teach devout it can be studied in small groups, November 2004, caught the atten- Christians how to be more effective Sunday schools, seminaries, col- tion of national Christian magazine, servants of Christ as well as better lege classrooms, and personal Christianity Today. examples of how to follow Him. devotional times.” Every year approximately 50 The book addresses how obedi- “This book provides a good publishers from the United States ence and virtue are synonymous. framework for talking about virtues submit 20 book titles to be consid- This concept is especially impor- in a modern setting,” said Skip ered for the annual Christianity tant in a culture that is increasingly Trudeau, dean of students. “Society Today Book Awards. Five books immoral, especially in the areas thinks of virtues as old fashioned, are then selected for each of the 10 of self indulgence, impurity, but Jim’s book gives this topic a categories. In 2004, 349 titles were greed, pride and immodesty, more up to date context.” submitted. This year Spiegel’s book Spiegel commented. Trudeau also mentioned that the was not only nominated, but was “Dr. Spiegel’s wisdom chal- book was so good that he is consid- selected as a finalist in one of the10 lenges me to take action by God’s ering having it be a required reading categories. The winners will be enablement to become the virtuous for people on his staff. announced in the June 2005 issue person God wants me to be,” said “It is my hope that this book will of Christianity Today. Dr. Bill Heth, TU professor. “This assist people in becoming more “To be nominated by your pub- is a ‘ground-breaking’ work in the faithful disciples of Christ by grow- lisher is an honor, and then to be area of Christian living.” ing in His likeness to literally learn selected as a finalist is incredible,” While publishing books, Spiegel how to become good in a world Spiegel said. “I am simply gratified gave sermons as well as numerous gone bad,” Spiegel said. that other acclaimed writers would lectures at conferences. In efforts to This is Spiegel’s second book. even be reading my book and tak- not be completely negative in his He wrote Hypocrisy in 1999 and is ing it seriously.” lectures, he incorporated moral waiting to have another book, The Photo by Alisse Goldsmith Not only are magazines taking virtues into his text. After com- Benefits of Providence, published Dr. James Spiegel’s book, How to Be Good in a World Gone Bad, was nominated for the annual Christianity notice of Spiegel’s work, but stu- piling many of these manuscripts by Crossway Books in 10 months. Today Book Awards in Nov. 2004. The winners will be announced in the June 2005 issue of Christianity Today. News WSJ.com THE WEEK OF JANUARY 31, 2005 s 2005 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. What’s News– A Merger of Beauty and Sweaty In Business and Finance As P&G Acquires Gillette, the magazine? “The “ “ “ Finding Shoppers answer is a hopeful Focus of Marketing Procter & Gamble’s and Gillette’s ad ‘yes,’” he says. SBC-AT&T Deal Cost Spike? strategies target different audiences. 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