a> 43 Sports: Taylor Trojans TAYLOR UNIVERSITY look for a win next week in Echo the MCC tourny FEBRUARY 28, 2003 - VOLUME 90, No. 19 Wheaton SBP candidates talk candidly policy First-round changes debate gives won't affect candidates Taylor chance to BY AARON SHAPIRO STAFF WRITER share vision heaton College recently changed their policy BY ERIK KIELISCH W regarding alcohol and dancing, STAFF WRITER but according to Dean of Students Walt Campbell, Taylor n Monday night four OTaylor students headed to won't be changing its standards the Student Union to convince anytime soon. approximately 100 students why "I don't think [Wheaton's poli­ they were best suited to be stu­ cy] should [affect ours]," dent body president. Campbell said. "We need to The' four% candidates, Tommy make our decisions based on our Grimm, Joe Wallace, Kevin own thinking it through." Welty and Phil Kostaroff, spent Campbell said changing the an hour answering questions that policy simply because of ranged from their goal in running Wheaton would be rash. Over the past two years a com­ to their favorite color. Photo by Megan Elder When asked why he wanted to mittee of Wheaton's board mem­ JUNIOR STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT CANDIDATE JOE WALLACE delivers Monday night to a bers has been reworking their run for student body president, crowd of around 100 his vision for Taylor's student body. Welty said it seems the adminis­ Statement of Responsibilities, tration doesn't care about the stu­ tant in leadership, all four candi­ and they recently came up with a dents or their ideas, and he wants dates said yes, and Wallace said new document called the to open communication between his sole purpose is God and that Community Covenant, said the administration and the stu­ all he does revolves around him. Wheaton President Duane Litfin dents. The candidates were also asked in his introduction to the what they considered the best covenant. "Many students feel that their t in - * . : wmm thing about Taylor. "Wheaton's Statement of student representatives have let A |I1 them down and believe that the iM "The best thing is its communi­ Responsibilities has always been a - • Senate does not do enough to ty," Kostaroff said. "I am disap­ a living thing, a work in present student ideas to the f? " pointed when people intentional­ progress," Litfin said. "Unlike administration," Welty said in a ly try to harm it." our Statement of Faith, later interview. "A strong com­ Welty and Wallace agreed, but Wheaton's Community Covenant munication link between stu­ Grimm took a different route and must evolve constantly to meet dents and administration is need­ said the residence life staff is the the ever-changing needs of the mmknrja 1| ed on this campus, and as presi­ best part of Taylor. campus." dent, I feel that I could serve this When asked about the LTC, Wheaton's board of trustees role." Grimm said, "I have difficulties officially approved the covenant If elected, Grimm said he will Photo by Megan Elder with it. It too often has a negative on Feb. 15. ft will go into effect seek out a cabinet of determined JUNIOR TOMMY GRIMM SAID IF ELECTED HE WILL SEEK TO effect on the community and next fall, but Litfin said commu­ students with various talents to EMPOWER WOMEN ON CAMPUS by choosing women represen­ causes grumbling." nity members can begin follow­ tatives for his executive cabinet. "better serve and stretch the stu­ The other three candidates dis­ ing the new covenant immediate­ dent body as a whole." Without "However, only 32 of them are would strive to "do the right agreed. ly- such a vision, he said, TSO can involved in Taylor Christian things, for the right reasons, for "The LTC takes a lot of junk The biggest changes to devolve into merely a "social Artists. The same applies in the the best possible results." from us," Wallace said. "It's our Wheaton's policy include a coordinator" for students. TSO cabinets and the Senate After the debate, Kostaroff said bond that unites us and shows clause that allows for the con­ According to Wallace, Taylor where positions were handed out the slogan would be the standard that we are Christians." sumption of alcohol by commu­ is full of "tremendous potential" due to lack of interest." applied to each situation he Welty agreed. nity members, except for under­ that is yet untapped, and his goal When asked why he wanted to would face as president. "ft does a good job of estab­ graduates, and a clause that per­ as president would be to make be student body president, "I'm not going to change the lishing a Christian community mits dancing. According to Edee full use of it on campus. Kostaroff said that, contrary to world," he said, "but I would that encourages our walk with Schulze, dean of student life, the

"Many people on the campus popular belief, his campaign is strive to be a proper leader." 'SBP' continued on page 2 'Wheaton' continued on page 2 can sing or play guitar," he said. not a joke and if elected, he When asked if faith is impor- NEWS FFRRUARY 28. 2003 PAGE 2 Physics department stays busy many students to become begin work on a new satellite as will be done by Taylor students, earth's atmosphere. The balloons involved with future launches, he well as a weather balloon proj­ with a few minor tasks sub-con­ are sent up with any equipment Students added. ect. tracted to the University of that needs tested, as well as a "The science research training Taylor recently received a Illinois, Bennett said. tracking device and a parachute begin work program is providing amazing $ 100,000 grant to begin work on "Almost all of this satellite is to bring the equipment down experiences for our students," the new satellite, which will test student-driven," he said. safely, said Bennett. Bennett said. "When you say on balloon, the effects of thunderstorms in Bennett said if all goes well At 100,000 ft., atmospheric "hands on," that's one of our space, Bennett said. The TEST and the Air Force chooses TEST conditions become similar to strengths." nano-satellite was recently over satellites from competing space, which is why Taylor will satellite Despite the new projects, the approved when Taylor won the schools, the satellite may be use the balloons to test equip­ physics department has not for­ BY AARON SHAPIRO grant from the U.S. Air Force in launched as early as 2005. ment from TSatl. Taylor will gotten TSatl. Bennett said prob­ STAFF WRITER December. Only 14 schools The physics department's other also launch balloons containing received the grant, and Taylor project involves weather bal­ payloads from local middle and lems with the launch company ccording to Adam was the only university without a loons, Bennett said. The balloons high schools. and other issues have forced the ABennett, spring semester graduate program to obtain one. are the same type that the Bennett said additional bal­ postponement of TSat's launch, will be a busy one for physics The TEST satellite will strict­ National Weather Service uses to loons cost only $300 after pur­ but hopefully it will be launched students. ly be a research satellite, used to collect data from the upper chasing the equipment needed to next fall. Bennett, a research program study weather effects on the atmosphere. launch them. This makes the TUSatl will be unveiled before assistant for the physics depart­ earth and in space. The majority The balloons will rise 100,000 weather balloons a low-cost and the Taylor community and other ment, said the department will of the work done on the satellite ft., above 99 percent of the low-risk venture that will allow media in May, he said.

'Wheaton Glance @The Facts 'SBP policy fl TAYLOR ^WHEATON candidates changes' Enrollment 1800 2400 talk candidly' cont'd Dancing No. But Student Yes. from Senate is working cont'd from to pass a proposal page 1 allowing dancing at page 1 weddings. previous rules did not allow for . Christ," he said. "It's not a police drinking or dancing by any mem­ state here because we have room bers of the Wheaton community. Drinking No. Community mem­ to exercise choices. According to the Community bers, excluding When the candidates were Covenant, "While enrolled in asked by one female student Wheaton College, undergraduate undergraduates what they would do to empower members of the community will may drink. women on campus, Grimm said refrain from the consumption of he would elect women represen­ alcohol or the use of tobacco in tatives to his cabinet. all settings. Other adult members Tobacco Use No. No. Kostaroff also said the issue of the college community will was important. use careful and loving discretion "Women are disrespected and in any use of alcohol. They will Information courtesy of the Wheaton and Taylor Web sites there's no place for it," he said. avoid the serving or consumption "They will feel empowered if of alcohol in any situation in of the changes. should have to live up to the drinking, they're no different men take steps to make them feel which undergraduate members Campbell said any changes same standards as the students. than we are.'" as they should." of the Wheaton College family made to Taylor's policy would wouldn't be fair to ask the "IT Sophomore Peter Amico said Student response toward the are or are likely to be present." come from careful examination students to abstain from certain it's legalistic to not allow faculty candidates was mostly positive. The covenant also warns com­ of issues within the campus. things if people who are living to drink, since there is no clear "I think that the candidates munity members to make wise "We have to ask the hard ques­ with them every day didn't biblical command against it. But need to realize that the job has decisions in reference to social tions," he said. "What effect will abstain from the same things," other students said a change like limits," said Junior Mike Flink. dancing: it have on our community? We Brodbeck said. Wheaton's would create a breach "But any of those four could be "All members of the Wheaton have to ask the question first and Students have differing opin­ between students and faculty or an effective leader for the cam­ College community will take foremost, whatever changes we ions in regards to faculty being that it could harm the university's pus." care to avoid any entertainment make, will it honor God and will- allowed to drink. image. "I thought that they had good or behavior, on or off campus, it contribute to the mission and "The drinking might be an un­ There has also been talk recent­ visions, and I liked Joe's vision which may be immodest, sinfully purposes of the university." wise move," said Junior Brandon ly about a possible change to of potential-tapping," said soph­ erotic or harmfully violent." Kurt Brodbeck, Wengatz assis­ Henderson. "Sometimes the per­ Taylor's dancing policy. omore Bethany Riggs. Schulze said most students tant hall director, said he feels ception of Christians is just as Currently Student Senate is A final debate will be held on were pleasantly surprised by the Wheaton's new alcohol policy important as what we really are. working to pass a proposal Monday, March 3 between new dancing policy, and she felt would not be right for Taylor Especially if people are going to allowing some forms of dancing Grimm and Wallace. Elections the faculty was in support of both because he thinks that faculty look at us and say 'hey they're for the Taylor community. will be the following day. FEBRUARY 28. 2003 PAGE 3

"We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It's easy to say 'It's not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.' Then there are those who see the need and respond. I consider those people my heroes." -Fred Rogers, Mister Rogers 'Neighborhood Asian students present 'Wok Night'

to serve students. "Food is also a big part," he "We want everyone to know BY ERIK KIELISCH Senior Isaiah Koh from joked. that we are not exclusive; it's for STAFF WRITER Singapore and Bergwall Hall "It's encouraging to see an anyone interested [in the Asian Director James Kim from Korea organization like AAA doing culture]." hough the ink has barely will oversee the cooking. The this. It's good to have a "We want people to be aware Tdried on its new constitution, two have been described as voice," said fresh­ of our culture. It's not to exclude the Asian Awareness Association being experts in preparing man Sopeak Duch, a other people from our culture, it's (AAA) is resurrecting "Wok- their ethnic foods. Cambodian-born to express the diversity God cre­ Night" from the cobwebs of old As Jackie Chan movies American. ated," said Japanese student Ami Taylor traditions to celebrate its play, students will have "I am really looking forward Shibuya, treasurer of AAA. recent creation. their choice of various to the food," he enthusiastically Such acceptance of non-Asians With Taylor's Asian student kinds of Asian foods and added. is obvious in AAA's cabinet as population growing, AAA will have their Mongolian "An Asian community, though one of the seven members is President senior Jeff Tsai and Barbeque cooked the way they minute, does exist here, and we Caucasian. others felt that it was necessary want it. "Wok" means stir-fry, so are more than willing to share Wok-Night is not a new event. to create AAA to give Asians at the evening's food will reflect on our experiences," said senior Taylor sponsored the activity for Taylor the opportunity to reflect that theme. Isaiah Koh, AAA prayer coordi­ years but cancelled it several their backgrounds on the cam­ And if watching Jackie Chan nator. years ago. With the recent cre­ pus. power-kick his way through "Asians aren't all the same, and ation of AAA and the expected On March 4th, from 5:00-7:00 countless bad guys does­ I want to encourage success of the night, this will p.m., they will have their first n't grab your attention, everyone to mingle and hopefully become an annual chance to do so. And for those Tsai will be giving a enjoy fellowship with event again. craving some decent free demonstration of Chinese yo­ Taylor community. us in the simplest pleasure of This is just the first of AAA's Chinese/Korean food, come and yos. He also said that the purpose hanging out together." programs, so be on the lookout enjoy the bounty. While Jackie Chan movies of the event is to educate anyone While AAA exists to spread for more such events in the That night, the AAA will have aren't traditional Asian film, Tsai interested in the Asian culture, awareness of different Asian cul­ future. the Dining Commons' specialty feels they are good to include but it's also a good time for stu­ tures, Tsai makes it plain that the The Chinese character above means 'love and bar to cook authentic Asian food because they are familiar to the dents to get together. group isn't just for Asians. was provided by Jeff Tsai. Students sacrifice to assist Russian orphans

BY GLORIA PUDAITE raises will go toward providing go toward paying these tutors. very excited that Taylor students [email protected] or go to the STAFF WRITER tutors for orphans in the The money will help the orphans will be the first to take part in Boaz Project's Web site at Children's Home of Karabanovo." as well as provide income for the Step Ahead," said Tim Jurgensen www.boazproject.org. iving up just one meal next According her husband and co­ Russian tutors," Jim Jurgensen Last year, Skip-a-Meal raised GThursday can help provide worker Jim Jurgensen, many said. $3,150. The proceeds went tolo- BRIARWOOD education for Russian orphans. Russian orphans are about two "We are very excited to be able cal organizations such as Crisis APARTMENTS The coordinators of TWO-intro- years behind in their education, to take part in Step Ahead. We Pregnancy Center, Marion Second & Payne, Upland duced Skip-a-Meal, Emily because want Taylor Rescue Mission, Helping Hands, Wilson and Crystal Bailey, are they do not We want Taylor students to students to University Nursing Home in CHECK OUT working with the Indianapolis have the realize how much a simple realize how Upland and Mentor Moms. OUR FEATURES: based Boaz Project to raise special much a sim­ "Every semester, we want to •Spacious carpeted rooms money through students giving attention to action can do. We also want ple action focus on a different cause. Last •Abundant closet space up dinner on March 13. excel in an understanding of how can do. We semester we raised money for •Air conditioning local organizations. This year, "Our goal is to raise $5,500, their educa­ also want •Private patios/balconies this means 1,050 students would tion. blessed we are to be a part of an under­ we wanted Skip-a-Meal to raise •Private storage area have to sign up. It is going to In ninth an institution that provides standing of money for an international • Stove/refrigerator help orphans in Karabanovo, grade, all for many of our needs. how blessed cause," said Wilson. Russia," said junior Emily Russian we are to be "This program is allowing col­ furnished Wilson. students a part of an lege students at Taylor to support •Some washer/dryer The Boaz Project is focused on have to take a test that will deter­ institution that provides for many orphans in Russia to go to col­ hookups raising money for this newly mine if they can continue with of our needs," said Wilson. lege." said Jim Jurgensen. introduced program, called Step their education. Becuase of During spring break, a group Students need to sign up by 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Ahead. poverty, the majority of orphans of Taylor students will be visit­ March 7 if they want to partici­ in an Attractive Setting do not pass this test, so they dis­ ing the children's home, helping pate in the Skip-a-Meal project. "We started Step Ahead with CALL: Tom or Sue Schlee continue their education. Sign-ups are located throughout the realization that orphan stu­ out with Step Ahead and giving 662-2432 dents in Russia are behind in "Step Ahead will provide tutors the money that is raised during the dorms. their education," said founder of for these orphans so they can Skip-a-Meal to the orphanage. Students or staff members We'll take good care of you!! Boaz Project April Jurgensen. excel in their studies and go on to "My wife and I are both Taylor interested in Step Ahead, they are "The money that Skip-a-Meal college. The money raised will graduates from 1991, so we're advised to e-mail the Juigensensat OPINIONS FEBRUARY 28. 2003 PAGE 4 'Bureaucracy defends the status quo long past the time when the quo has lost its status. " -Laurence J. Peter March, what a wonderful month!

exams aren't a reason to look for­ BY ANDERS HELQUIST Beneath that frozen tundra is Perhaps this thought of men tremendous excitement to the ward to March, and I'm just OPINIONS JEDITOR grass, green grass waiting to brandishing wood bats and non-football fan, (or the Bears sprout and be trampled on by the throwing hard objects at each fans for that matter, because they checking to see if you're still rho says eager students tromping off to other doesn't exactly float your know whatever happens in the awake and paying attention to cold class. I can already see it now, boat. However, as a baseball fan offseason, they just can't win). what you're reading. weather and my fellow students freely walk­ all of my life, spring training Nonetheless, the excitement is But don't let mid-terms send snow have to ing over the grass from the din­ gives me that brief period of time building. you to the doldrums. After that rtiin this time ing commons, past Zondervan, to hope that the Milwaukee And fifthly, who doesn't want hectic week of testing, you get to of the year? and to their next class. Can't you B rewers to take relax on spring break. Ah, to sit This pre- feel the warmth of the sun just (or which After that hectic week of testing, mid-term in the sun, soak up the rays, March period thinking about it? ever team you get to relax on spring break. spend time with friends, and just is bursting at the seams to let Secondly, March Madness is you choose thank God you're not sitting in a loose with all the fun of the pro­ almost upon us! Basketball is to root Ah, to sit in the sun, soak up the while classroom. ceeding month. the heartbeat of Indiana, and the for) wil1 rays, spend time with friends, w h e n And lastly, I suppose I'll add a you've little plug for a campus activity. Yes, it is winter. And yes, the NCAA tournament with the 64 have a and just thank God you're not drudgery of classes is in full teams always makes for a crazy winning been Nostalgia Night is in March. swing. You know you can't get month that keeps all sports fans' season. sitting in a classroom. attempt- Where else can students sing the out of those classes that will drag blood flowing. Who will be this My hopes ing to oldies that defined their parents' down your GPA, and you have to year's Cinderella? Let's just are then dashed within the first catch up on late work, sleep, and generation? What good enter­ stick out the rest of the semester hope we will watch the new two weeks of the season. But trying to determine what your tainment! hoping you can get by with a Cinderella story on CBS, not nonetheless, baseball is back, professor has been saying for the So there you have it. Spring is decent grade. But yes, this is one MTV. and it's all good. last who knows how many hours around the corner, with much to of the best times of the year. Let Thirdly, and probably most To stick with the sports theme, of class, you get to display-how look-forward to in March. For me tell you why. importantly, spring training! the NFL draft is nearing. Once much you really know! Isn't it now, I bid you adieu. So long, First, spring is on the horizon. Yes, that's right, baseball is back! again, this probably doesn't bring great? Ok, so maybe mid-term and enjoy the new month! Letter to the editor: Housing policies are a grief machine

'm convinced that the off approval process. What's the have to put up with, Taylor be no surprise that the local com­ (read: totalitarian societies) went Icampus housing approval motivation behind the restrictive should also recognize that its munity reacts negatively to out of style with the Cold War. process is the perfect perpetual housing policy? The gloves need actions in this matter don't just Taylor when the school donates I'm not sure why the university grief machine. It never tires, to come off: either Taylor needs affect Taylor students and the some meaningless clock to the creates adversarial situations that never slows down, and it sucks to admit that they depend on the school The last time I checked, Upland only discourage students and in every living thing on its hell­ additional income, or that they they also depot while administration alike and ulti­ bent mission of making every­ Valuean T'on campus communi­ have a pro- places that restrict where a cutting off mately serve to harm the school. one's lives miserable. ty." found person can live (read: totali­ income they This discontent can be seen It is clear to me that the off If Taylor needs the additional impact on depend on. through poor alumni giving and a campus approval process is income, it seems logical that if the local tarian societies) went out of Students jaded senior population. I'm sure greatly in need of improvement. they offered a better deal to on economy. style with the Cold War. should not that there's someone out there Why can't the process be simple? campus students (i.e. a flexible Many in have to with ail the answers, but until we Why must there be the endless meal plan and a cost commensu­ Upland depend on the additional apply for anything - living off hear from them, we'll remain strategizing, planning, and pray­ rate with the accommodations), income that Taylor students gen­ campus is not a privilege as the uninformed, frustrated, and on ing that an application be they would keep more students erate, and when Taylor restricts school repeatedly asserts. The campus. approved? Why is something and more money, and the rest of this because times get tough, it last time I checked, places that that should be so easy so very us would be spared the perennial leaves a sour taste. There should restrict where a person can live By John Peebles complex, and why must it add so uproar. much stress to everyone? If Taylor wants to argue that Discussions of cumulative hours, community is the driving factor, Letters to the Editor GPA, and other rumored and they need to realize that the com­ fuzzy requirements are all munity is benefited by students entered into by students who all living off as well as on. I have Letters to the Editor must be received by 6 p.m. on Wednesday and be heard a different version at a dif­ lived on campus all four years 425 words or less in order to be published in the coming Friday's issue. ferent time from a different here and it has been a great expe­ Letters should include daytime telephone and signature. You can write source. Horror stories of fights rience. However, I have friends with the administration on what who have said that living off us off-campus at: The Echo, Taylor University, 236 W. Reade Ave., the definition of "commuter" or campus was a great experience Upland, IN 46989-1001. On-campus at: The Echo, Rupp "part-time" means abound, and for them as well. A balanced out­ we are all dumber for it. look on the issue dictates that Communications Building, or via e-mail: [email protected]. It's my opinion that the best both approaches are valuable to The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necessarily rep- and simplest way to deal with both students and the university. resent The Echo or its staff or Taylor University. this situation is to get rid of the In addition to the grief students OPINIONS FEBRUARY 28. 2003 PAGE 5 "I have a very modulated way of dealing with my anger. I have always tried to understand the other per­ son and invariably I've discovered that somebody who rubs you the wrong way has been rubbed the wrong way many times. " -Mr. Fred Rogers Letter to the editor: Goodbye Letter to the editor: Lusting still remains a Trolley: Mr. Rogers goes to his "Home" problem for Taylor women 'm not quite sure how I'm my age, knew every song, every about it. This kindly old man Igoing to finish this day saying, and every "snappy" by had given me nothing but friend­ here are two issues that ing with body image goes, I am [Thursday]. It appears that my heart. ship, and this was how I thanked TTaylor addresses that I not certain what all they go friend and neighbor has passed Yes, Mister Roger's him? (Larissa) wish they addressed through, but it seems to me that away. Neighborhood did get me into When he finally hung up his more completely. Through dis­ they deal with it as well. Almost every morning when I trouble from time to time, like cardigan and put away his shoes cussing these issues with my 1 know that maybe using the was growing up, I would sit when I told Lady Elaine that I a few years ago, he and I had roommate (Bobbe), I have dis­ media is not the best way to find down in front of the TV with my hated her, (She was just so mean) become so estranged that it was covered that I am not the only an example, but I am sure we brother to watch Mister — irreparable. Our days had one who feels this way. have all seen those commercials of men sucking in their bellies as Roger's Neighborhood. As I'll be honest, I've shed a cou­ passed, and we went our The two issues are lust and soon as the chiming theme separate ways. body image. As it is now, we a woman walks past. It also song began, I was whisked ple tears for him, but more for And now, this morning, 1 hear of how men lust and how seems as though men struggle to away into a fictional, safe what I see I've lost, a loving find that my dear friend women should be sensitive to have fit bodies and therefore feel Fred has gone Home, to the that fact, and we hear of how the need to work out frequently neighborhood where nature and a friend who would grownups never fought and place he always alluded to women deal with body image to meet up to the standards pre­ the weather was always always let you come into his when he was giving his les­ and how men should be sensitive sented by the media. I feel Taylor has come a good serene. home to.learn about his life sons. I'll be honest, I've to that as well. I could sit and visit my shed a couple tears for him, What of the women who lust distance in helping us with the friend Fred for a whole 30 and the life you had yet to live, but more for what I see I've and the men who deal with body issues of lust and body image, minutes, and he would take — lost, a loving nature and a image? Granted, lusting is a big­ but at the same time 1 feel there 10 !me'foi!th/e bakery, ^hd'w'rrTe What \br When! I locked myself out of friend who would always let you ger problem for men than it is for is room for improvement. The the postman brought him, and my room so that the greedy AI1- come into his home to learn women, and body image is a big­ problem is not so much that tell me stories about the Magical Mine wouldn't get to my toys. about his life and the life you had ger problem for women than it is Taylor is denying that the oppo­ site problems occur but rather Land of Make-Believe with his But nonetheless, I was fortified yet to live. for men, but the opposite prob­ pal Trolley. It was corny, there's with such strong values that it I guess it's fitting that he should lem is still there. seems to not even know they no doubt about that, but this was made me no worse for the wear. pass on while I'm in college, but I know through talking with exist. I think just bringing up these the kind of education that no As I grew up, Mr. Rogers I hope to see him again some­ other women that I am not the topics would stimulate conversa­ school could provide for any kid. became less and less of a wonder time, perhaps in a Mansion just only one who deals with lusting. tion, and that, in itself, would be Mr. Rogers was my first foray to me, and more of a silly old down the block, where we can sit Different women are caused to a big step forward. into learning, with whom I man. I made fewer trips to the and talk about what a beautiful lust for different reasons, but it By Larissa Sletto and Bobbe learned something new every­ neighborhood, and when I did, day it is in this Wonderful seems to me that almost every Cooper day, and was reminded of what I they were usually to make fun of Neighborhood. woman lusts. As far as men deal­ had already been taught- love him or his unfortunately-named It always is, you know. yourself, and love the people colleague, Mr. McFeely. Deep By Tim Lofton The mission of The Echo is to fairly around you. I, like many others inside, though, I felt terrible and without bias represent the The Echo views of diverse voices on Taylor University's campus and to be a An apology to the Taylor campus WESLEY ENGLISH vehicle of accurate and pertinent Editor-in-Chief information to the student body, Dear Students and Faculty, him, and since it was submitted that I, or anyone but Mr. Braden, faculty and staff. The Echo also aims BRYAN SMITH to be a forum that fosters healthy over an open Internet forum, I wrote it, (hence the attribution to In last week's "Letter to the Managing Editor discussion about relevant issues, Editor" on France, I cited a Mr. incorrectly assumed that he was the supposed author). I'm so very acting as a catalyst for change on JOE CRESSMAN Steve Dubois as the source of the the writer and attributed the sorry that I incorrectly attributed our campus. News Editor witty survey on the French mili­ piece to him. the piece to someone else. RACHEL HEPWORTH The Echo has been published weekly tary campaigns. Much to my dis­ I printed someone else's work I admit that there was much since 1915, except for January term, Features Editor may I recently found out that he in its near entirety without per­ more I could have done to pre­ exam week and school holidays, ANDERS HELQUIST and is a member of the Associated is not the writer, and that mission from the author and was vent this mishap, and I take full Collegiate Press and the Indiana Lawrence S. Braden is the real ambiguous as to how much of responsibility for my mistake. I Opinions Editor Collegiate Press Association. author. I apologize for any con­ last week's article was written by hope, though, that you are able to JUSTIN POTTS Sports Editor The Echo is printed by the fusion this may have caused. him. I apologize for this plagia­ accept my most sincere apolo­ Pairmount News-Sun in I had received the French bat­ rism, and it will never happen gies and forgive me. Liz BOLTZ bairmount, Indiana. Offices are again. Arts & Entertainment Editor located in the Rupp tle survey in an email from my Communication Arts Building. father who in turn had received it It was never my intent to Sincerely, MEGAN ELDER from his friend. Mr. Dubois' deceive anybody into thinking Erik Kielisch Photographer All letters, questions or comments email contained no bylines as to MATTHEW WISSMAN may be addressed to: Retraction the actual author of the piece, nor Photographer The Echo Last week Erik Kielisch submitted "Should we count on the did the email come with a long KRISTINA JERGENSEN 236 W. Reade Ave. French?" as a letter to the editor. However, the piece contained a Upland, IN 46989-1001 string of prior recipients (which Copy Editor column by Larry Braden. The article was not correctly attributed to (765) 998-5359 seems to be a hallmark of for­ DONNA DOWNS [email protected] Mr. Braden and was printed without any form of his consent. The wards). The battle survey Faculty Adviser appeared to have been written by Echo apologizes for printing the plagarized material.

T> OPINIONS FEBRUARY 28. 2003 PAGE 6 "The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a goo example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity." -Francis Maitland Balfour Letter to the editor: Focus on war loses focus on needed aid left millions of children as s war in Iraq looms innocent people all over the Washington-based Coalition for pie are depending on this aid? Aimminently over every­ world. Food Aid estimated that $600 Well, as it turns out, the spending orphans, it seems that these one's heads, it seems that our Nearly 40 million people in million to $778 million in addi­ bill was already $12 billion over Africans are now left with the attention has turned away from sub-Saharan Africa are faced tional funds would be needed for the budget limit that President impossible task of averting star­ some of the most pressing issues with starvation due to drought, ....the United George W. vation on their own also. facing the world today. floods, and political chaos. From States to be How unfortunate it is that we Bush had It seems that we have placed a cost on life: somewhere around The single greatest weapon of Zimbabwe to Eritrea, millions providing as a nation are willing to demanded, mass destruction that is plaguing are pleading for aid that is des­ half of the , _ You see, $250 million. How unfortunate humanity is not in the form of perately needed but in short sup­ food aid spend any amount of money rerout- it is that we as a nation are will­ bombs or missiles, but rather in ply. The United States typically required for to end life. ed most of ing to spend any amount of the form of food and medical aid, provides nearly half of the food Africa the funds money to end life, but are so or should I say lack thereof. aid needed in this region of the according to CNN. for increased military operations. unwilling to be as generous with Peace protestors around the world. But during negotiations this Due to this over- spending, the our money to save lives. world united in opposition In January, the Senate pledged week, the two chambers decided money could not be spared to Perhaps the greatest argument against the war in Iraq, placing to provide $500 million in emer­ to pledge only $250 million in provide the additional aid so des­ against war is not the devastation the value of human lives above gency food assistance to Africa, additional funds to the food perately needed in sub-Saharah it will cause in the Middle East, the reasons for going to war. But although most Democrats were emergency relief. Why, might Africa. but the devastation that it is caus­ the lives that are lost in this terri­ seeking upwards of $600 mil­ you ask, would the U.S. govern­ In an area of the world where ing in the rest of the world. ble conflict are not simply those lion. Despite the generous pledge ment do such a thing, knowing AIDS has already claimed the of Iraqi civilians but those of by the United States, the that the lives of 40 million peo- lives of 25 million people and By Scott Aronson Letter to the editor: A look at Iraq in terms of strategy 'd like to approach the Iraq this game for the last decade, and dled from the long-term perspec­ If the threats become credible, A caveat of this policy of fol­ Icrisis from a different per­ the obvious lack of credibility of tive of what will be best for the then countries will be more like­ lowing through with your word spective. It has been approached nations' threats appears to be world for ly to listen, is that consistency is just as before from moral, political, and spreading to other countries like the next ten ...the current problem in the and the important. If the United States other points of view, but I would North Korea, which recently has or more Middle East is because of a long-term gathers a coalition and forcefully like to approach it from the view­ blatantly defied previous weapon years. Of effect is disarms Iraq, yet threatens other point of strategy. agreements. course, if we lack of credibility of the vari- that war is countries and does not follow A large part of the current prob­ Saddam has struck financial attack Iraq ous coalition bodies involved. not neces- through with the same action (i.e. lem in'the Middle East is a lack deals with some members of the now, there sary. A not dealing with North Korea), of credibility of the various Security Council, especially will be casualties on both sides, Taylor parallel is the climbing up this will leave future leaders not coalition bodies involved. Russia, giving them a vested but attacking now and establish­ the water tower policy. It was knowing what to expect of other Saddam has engaged the world interest in Iraq's status quo. ing the credibility of the United put in effect because it used to be countries, and make them possi­ in a game of brinkmanship and Saddam is playing games with Nations, NATO, and the U.S.'s a frequent occurrence. After bly willing to take the chance he knows that he can do what he the world and in the process threats may prevent more dicta­ Taylor booted a few people with that this will be one of the times wants because the world will not making the United Nations a tors from cropping up and defy­ zero tolerance, they have not that the United States does not step over the edge and engage laughing stock. ing international orders, thereby since had to carry out the conse­ follow through. him in war. He has been playing This situation should be han­ reducing longer term casualties. quences of that rule. By Jim Immordino Letter to the editor: Allow freedom of views on war with Iraq

would like to offer a response war and a small minority of this tive. There cannot be enough ment, it would be difficult to Bryson and other members of to the recent letter by Josh I group that opposed the war based space dedicated to this letter to place the anticipated conflict our community to view this issue Bryson who was "stunned at the on theological rather than (or as begin to present a theological with Iraq in this category. It as we view other theological expression of unconditional anti­ well as) political views. case for such beliefs. I am con­ should also be noted that the issues. war sentiment expressed by a Whether or not members of the vinced that my beliefs are what concept of just war requires We should have the freedom to faculty member." campus community recognize it Christ taught to be a standard for respect for the beliefs of those hold different views and be part Opposition to war in general or as such, the response that a the church - those who are called conscientiously opposed to war. of the Taylor community as long a particular war may be based on Christian takes to war in general to be citizens of the kingdom of Taylor University is an interde­ as we agree on the recognized political or theological views. In is a theological issue and opposi­ heaven and ambassadors to this nominational institution that basics of our faith that serve as the same issue of The Echo, tion to participation in war is a world. Early church history also avoids presenting a particular our foundation as a Christian another faculty member valid theological position. speaks of a church with these theological view on many issues, institution. expressed some cautions that Unfortunately, most of the mod­ views. including the involvement of might lead one to oppose the par­ ern (especially western and Many denominations, at least Christians in war. I urge Mr. By Bill Toll ticular war at hand based on American) churches treat all in official statements, hold to a political considerations. As a such issues as political only and, "just war" theory that originated Political Cartoons student at Taylor during the often, have a very decided politi­ with Roman (non-Christian) No political cartoons were submitted to The Vietnam war, I was a member of cal view that is presented as the philosophers. Although I believe a small minority opposed to the only proper Christian perspec­ this to be more a political judg­ Echo. As a result, no one wins $25. A&H "FEBRUARY —" — 28.~ * 2003 PAGE 7 Remember those posters that said, 'Today is the first day of the rest of your life'? Well, that's true of every day but one — the day you die. " -Lester Burnham (Kevin Spacey), American Beauty Kevin Spacey makes David Gale worth the $7.50 BY LIZ BOLTZ Bloom, portrayed by Kate A&EEDI TOR Winslet, to buy an interview from him for a collective six hours. follow a pretty simple rule Accompanying Bitsey and her Iabout movies: I will see every unfortunate name is Gabriel Kevin Spacey movie I can. Even Mann as Zack, the witty intern if the reviews are bad, I don't like who's thrilled to be a part of the the director, and I question the interview. legitimacy of the plot, I will see The movie also includes a mys­ Kevin Spacey's movies. terious cowboy (Matt Craven), a As one of today's best actors, highly-sexualized grad student Spacey can make even the worst named Berlin (Rhona Mitra), and movie at least bearable. He Leon Rippy as Gale's lawyer, makes great movies remarkable. who manages to speak entirely The Life of David Gale was an and only in idioms. average movie with great per­ The movie is filled with twists formances, headed up by Spacey and turns, some expected and as the title character. some not. Even with advanced There's something fun about warning of a big twist ending, I hating a movie. Sometimes, was not expecting the full scale despite bad reviews and a feeling of the turn-around that would of doubt about the worth of a happen by the end of the movie. movie, I have to go to see it — A major accusation from both even if it does not feature a conservative and liberal critics Spacey performance. has been that The Life of David .Usually I can wait until it Gale is too preachy. While it Photo courtsey of Universal Studios comes out on video, but occa­ does come close to being a prop­ KEVIN SPACEY STARS AS DAVID GALE WITH LAURA LINNEY AS CONSTANCE HALLAWAY, the sionally a trip to the theater is aganda film, it didn't seem to woman he is later accused of murdering, in this week's The Life of David Gale. The two friends, death warranted. And sometimes, want to shame me into believing penalty activists, spend their lives fighting capital punishment, only to end up being a part of it. despite others' bad responses, it one thing or another. formulaic. For example, the only sometimes lacking integrity, The portrayed several times through­ turns out to be a positive experi­ Spacey has mentioned that logical reason for the cowboy to Life of David Gale is intriguing out the course of the film ence. This is one of those. director Alan Parker, who has be following them is to increase and keeps the audience's atten­ It's a good idea to go into the David Gale features Spacey as directed politically minded films the tension. tion. Thinking about it much movie knowing it's going to try to Gale, a popular professor and like Mississippi Burning and In addition, Bitsey's cunning afterwards, unfortunately, may convince you of something. anti-death penalty activist Evita, does try to make political reporter/detective skills seem a point out arguably bad plot holes. Contrary to some beliefs, howev­ accused of raping and murdering statements, but also tries to insure little overzealous. Her character (How many different crimes can er, the question of just what fellow activist Constance his characters are more important is initially stereotypical but a guy get framed for, anyway?) Parker is trying to convince you Hallaway, played by Laura than their political views. thankfully gains credibility over David Gale is understandably of remains unclear even after Linney. Now on death row and Every once in a while, some­ the course of the film. rated R, especially for the repeat­ Spacey has left the screen and the four days from his execution, thing happens in the movie that is Occasionally manipulative and ed scene of disturbing violence credits have finished. Gale allows journalist Bitsey a little too predictable, a little too The Oscar Race: Chicago is in the running BY LIZ BOLTZ The musical is making a come­ celebrities. A&E EDI TOR back. Last year, Baz Luhrmann's Chicago has collected thirteen pring is the best time for fans Moulin Rouge paved the way for nominations, the most deserving Sof the entertainment industry. a movie like Chicago to be of them going to John C. Reilly Magazines are filled with ads for made. Maybe America is taking for Best Supporting Actor. His Oscar nominees and articles cri­ a cue from India's film industry, Amos Hart, simple and under­ tiquing those in the running and Bollywood, which is more than standing husband to Zelwegger's those who should have been. proud of its history of musicals. Roxie, is the most heartbreaking Late night talk shows get the best Screenwriter Bill Condon, most in the film. guests as stars travel to promote recognizable as the writer and "Mr. Cellophane," Reilly's one their nominated films. director of Gods and Monsters, scene in the literal spotlight, is a While it may still feel very brilliantly adapted Fred Ebb and touching performance. In the much like winter here in Indiana, Bob Fosse's original stage musi­ midst of the audience's enjoy­ the fun of Hollywood spring is cal, and Chicago's director, Rob ment of deliciously awful char­ definitely in full-swing. Marshall, has notably never acters, he is genuine. Oscar nominees were directed a feature film before. Although Chicago could lose announced earlier this month and The film's stars, Richard Gere, out on the award for Best held few surprises. This article is Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Renee Picture, its nomination, marking the first in a series that will Zelwegger, all trained in musical two years of musicals in the cat­ review the films and performanc­ egory, is providing the chance CHICAGO, STARRING RENEE ZELWEGGER AND RICHARD GERE, theatre, all performed their own for even more unique movies to is nominated for Best Picture, along with The Lord of the Rings. es that are competing for the cov­ singing and dancing for their The Two Towers, The Pianist, The Hours, and The Gangs of New York. eted gold statuette. roles as Chicago's notorious be made in the future. SPORTS FEBRUARY 28. 2003 PAGE 8

'This is the second most exciting indoor sport, and the other one shouldn't have spectators. -Dick Vertleib Trojans advance to tomorrow's semis Trojan

BY JUSTIN POTTS SPORTS EDI TOR training BY JUSTIN POTTS ou know things are going Yyour way when your lead­ SPORTS EDITOR ing scorer sits the bench most of pring training for Major the game with the flu, you play a SLeague Baseball started on majority of the game with a four Feb. 9. Training for spring sports guard line-up and you play a bad at Taylor began long before that. game but still win by 12. That's Though their real seasons are in the way it went for the Trojans the spring, the Trojan track, Wed. night in the first round of lacrosse and baseball teams all the Mid-Central Conference played either fall or winter sea­ Tournament as they beat the sons to prepare. Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats The track team has been train­ 75-63. ing all winter. Some of the mem­ The game was sloppy and flat bers compete in indoor track, from the onset, though Taylor four of whom qualified for the jumped out to a quick 8-0 lead on national meet in Johnson City, two Adam Musters lay-ups, a Tenn., to be held Mar. 6-8. monstrous dunk and a Matt Mark Voss qualified in the pen- Boling shot. Musters, battling the tathalon, Sinisa Ercegovac in the flu, left the game after that, and shot put, John Wachtmann in the Wesleyan came right back. Photo by Bryan Smith 600 and Bret Grover in the 3,000 Taylor owned a comfortable and 5,000. double-digit lead through much MATT TRAYLOR AND MATT LETTINGA DEFEND Indiana Wesleyan's Scott Strahm. Taylor won 75 63 Wed. night to advance to the Mid-.Central Conference Semi-finals. CWeDve been training all winter of the first half with five of nine on our own, because it is differ­ three-point shooting and 59.1 the game. 1st place in the MCC by itself, They closed the game with a 9-3 ent than cross country,• Grover percent shooting overall. They Matt Traylor led the Trojans Taylor was unable to stop run and drove Taylor to a share said. DSome of us are long dis­ led 44-29 at the break. with 20 points on 6-13 shooting Grace's Daniel Bucher who of the conference title with tance, and some are short. IDve In the second half, the Wildcats including two from long range. erupted on senior night to 25 Huntington. been running 60-65 miles per refused to roll over, as they Matt Lettinga added 15 points points and seven rebounds. Boling scored 18 points, week.f] opened with a 13-4 run to cut the while Eric Ford scored 12 on 4-6 Grace started out the game Musters 16 and Lettinga 15. The season begins on Mar. 22 lead to 48-44. The Trojan lead shooting and two three-pointers. strong, opening up a 15-point MCC Tournament Schedule at the University of Alabama. remained within 10 from then on Musters and Boling each con­ lead at 37-22, thanks in part to 56 Wed. Feb. 26 Though the lacrosse team is not with the pesty Wildcats knocking tributed 10. percent shooting. Taylor battled #1 Huntington 84 - #8 Goshen 53 a varsity sport at Taylor, they on the door. Twice, they cut it to With the win, Taylor advanced back to get the score within 10 at #2 Taylor 75 - #7 1WU 63 have been preparing for their a one-possession lead only to see to the semi-finals of the MCC the half. #3 Marian 73 - #6 St. Francis 69 spring season all year. They went the Trojans pull away once Tournament. They host Marian In the second half, the Trojans #5 Bethel 92 - #4 Grace 84 8-1 in the fall and hope to carry again. on Sat. at 3 p.m. in Odle brought the lead to six, but Sat. Mar. 1 that over into the spring season. After 1WU cut the lead to two Gymnasium. Bucher took over. He scored #5 Bethel @ #\ Huntington CWeDve put a lot of time in, with six minutes remaining, Last Sat. Taylor closed out the eight straight points on two #3 Marian @ #2 Taylor even though weDve gotten stuck Taylor turned up the intensity regular season with a 76-63 loss three-pointers and a lay-up, and Tues. Mar. 4 with some pretty late practice and cruised to a 16-4 run to close at Grace. Needing a win to clinch the Lancers never looked back. Championship game times,• Senior Brian Hill said. CWeDve been busting our butts just as hard as everyone else, Lady Cougars end Lady Trojans' season even though weDre not a varsity BY JUSTIN POTTS top. Taylor couldn't stop St. Taylor got off a shot for a Last Sat. the Lady Trojans sport • SPORTS EDITOR Francis' Nicole Behnke, howev­ chance to tie the game, but it was defeated Grace 78-66 in the final They open Sat. at Hope College er, as she reeled off 19 points in no good. St. Francis ran the clock regular season MCC game to fin­ or Miami of Ohio University. season of ups and downs the first half on her way to a 31- to seven seconds, but Taylor was ish fourth in the conference. The Trojan baseball team has Acame to an end Wed. night point game. unable to get off another shot and In the first half, Taylor came been playing all year as well. when the Lady Trojans lost a St. Francis took a 34-31 lead the game ended with St. Francis out strong, jumping out to a 15- Tryouts were held in the fall heartbreaker to St. Francis. Lady into the locker room and moving on. point lead, and never looked along with fall ball. Cougar guard Cassie Kline hit widened it to eight early in the Melanie Brumbaugh and Liz back. The Lady Trojans took a All winter they have been con­ two free throws to put St. Francis second half. Taylor came right Plass both paced the Lady 45-33 lead into the half. In the ditioning and working on hitting, up a pair, and the Lady Trojans back and tied it up with 13 min­ Trojans with 23 points apiece, second half, Taylor expanded the fielding and throwing, getting couldn't find the basket in the utes to play. St. Francis then while Brumbaugh also pulled lead to 23. Grace made a come­ ready for the season. remaining 50 seconds as St. went on a 9-0 run to pull back on down eight rebounds. back and pulled within 12, but CWeDve been practicing in the Francis captured the 76-78 top. Taylor showed one last gasp St. Francis, 16-17, 6-8, will that was as close as they would fieldhouse and gym all winter^ victory. as they fought back to tie it up play at Indiana Wesleyan in the get. Senior second baseman Matt The first half of the game was with just over a minute to play. second round of the Mid-Central Plass led the scoring with 22 Tigert said. DltDs getting pretty back and forth, as St. Francis That's when Kline nailed her two Conference Tournament on Fri. points, and Brumbaugh scored frustrating not to be able to get took a seven-point lead, but free throws, and neither team Taylor's season ends at 16-17, 20. Carrie Roeth added 15 points outside. G Taylor came right back -to go on could score the rest of the gapie. 7-7. and 12 rebounds. They open tomorrow at home.