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will continue beyond this semester. Greek community "At this time, I believe we will re present this idea again in the fall," votes, no additions Whittier said. "It'll probably be ev in the near future ery semester." High numbers in sorority in volvement and chapter housing Lauren Grasham were among the greater factors in [email protected] wanting to add a new group. Whit tier and Nieter believe this would The sorority community isn't help level the number of women in currently looking to expand after each house and help maintain the recently voting against the con relationships the sisters have. sideration of adding a new chap "An additional chapter stabiliz ter for the second time in the past es our chapter sizes so that we can two years. maintain the size we are currently "The sorority community is at," Nieter said. "We have a unit in considering adding an additional the sorority housing complex that National Panhellenic Conference is ready for an additional sorority." (NPC) group, which is one of the "Our membership numbers traditional organizations," said have increased," Whittier said. Carrie Whittier, assistant dean of "Over the last five years soror students for Greek life, leadership ity membership has increased 37.5 and volunteer programs. percent, [as well as] the average The voting occurred after a rec chapter size. The women have in ommendation was made to Greek dicated that they really wished to Brendan Miller /The Torch life that they look into adding a new be somewhere between 70 and 75 Mary Evans addresses the crowd at a press conference this past Thursday, April 19. Valpo Athletics hired Evans sorority. For the voting to occur, total women and the chapters are as the new head coach of women's basketball to replace former head coach Tracey Dorow. one representative from each cur pushing into the high eighties and rent NPC sorority came together are predicted next year to be in the to form an Extension Exploratory nineties. We would add an addi Committee, according to Whittier. tional group to bring chapter sizes After looking at data and statistics back down to that 70 to 80 range Project helps Haitian orphanage of these groups, the committee versus the 80 to 90 range." then suggested that the university However, while house siz WAVES are partnering up most other WRCs. However, consider the option of inviting a es are increasing, both women SALT partners to achieve is to make the orphan WAVES is different because it's a new addition. The final decision also understand why the sorori age more sustainable. They're Valpo organization, blending the was then placed in the hands of the ties aren't quite ready for a new with WAVES doing this by repurposing local and the global aspects and five NPC groups on Valpo's cam establishment old shipping containers as build impacts of this project. pus, who ultimately decided not to "I think the community is con for 2018 World ing material and rooms and "There's that draw from go through with the idea after the tinuing to adjust to being in the attaching solar panels to them. students, I think, that they want results showed a 3-2 vote in favor new sorority houses," Whittier said. Relief Campaign Since Haiti experiences ex to help those unlike them," of extension. For the vote to have "There is a requirement to fillth e 25 treme tropical weather, this said Kim Frank, World Relief passed, four or more NPC sororities beds in the sorority houses. That's Sarah Law is ideal because the contain Campaign chair. "But it's differ were needed to vote in favor. been the primary question that has sarah.lawl ©valpo.edu ers are sturdy against the ent as well because we're sup "The vote to add a sorority is come up. Would having chapter storms and the energy won't porting students here in the U.S. solely the responsibility of the five sizes stay in that 70 to 80 range in This past Monday, be dependent on the power lines. as well. We're supporting WAVES NPC groups," Whittier said. "Each hibit a chapter from being able to April 16, the Social Action WAVES started working with in their endeavors because this is chapter gets one vote." fill the beds in the chapter facility?" Leadership Team (SALT) Constant several years ago and also an educational opportunity As a chair of the Extension Ex "I think some members were announced more details has continued to do so since. for them. They get to build the ploratory Committee and 2017 happy they have more time to about their partnership "Right now, the big project is buildings themselves." Panhellenic President, Madefyn strengthen their chapter before with fellow student organiza the vocational school, but after This connection to a Valpo Nieter believed the University was adding an additional sorority," tion, Working Across Voca that there will still be projects organization makes this project more than ready for the expansion. Nieter said. tions Everywhere through that could range from potential and partnership more personal "We met and evaluated the data Nieter also believes that adding Service (WAVES) to aid add-ons to the school or expand and brings an element of the lo we have gathered regarding the a new sorority would make it harder Pwoje Espwa, an orphan ing the solar panel system," Ge cal community into the fold. growth of our current sororities for Greek life to plan more events age in Les Cayes, Haiti for sell said. "We had a really big local and the University," Nieter said. around it since their calendar is al their 2018 World Relief SALT became involved this focus this year in our fall se "The committee unanimously ready extremely packed. Campaign. year when WAVES applied for mester, where we worked with voted to recommend an expansion Looking forward, Whittier and The orphanage was estab their $30,000 grant. local nonprofits and whatnot. due to the growth we have seen Nieter have optimistic outlooks on lished by Edouard (Eddie) "We look at things like sus And we really wanted to bring since 2010." what the future holds for Valpo's Constant, who saw a problem tainability of the project, or how that into our spring semester The notion to vote on the addi sororities. They both have the that needed to be solved in that mission of the organization with the organization that we tion was also mentioned two years women's best interests in mind and his community. He believed aligns with our organization's chose to partner with," Frank ago in 2016. However, the new so want them to vote and act in a man this orphanage would pro mission," said Cory Caldwell, co- said. "And so 1 think WAVES rority homes were just built, and ner that will best benefit them. vide a chance for the children leader of the World Relief Cam did a nice job of kind blending the main focus that year was for "Ultimately, I want the women who go there to learn a trade paign committee. those two needs for a local part everyone to adjust to their new liv to vote the way they feel is in the best so they're more prepared for After reviewing multiple ap nership but also to the students ing situation. Now that the sorori interest of their community, and we their futures and have more plications, SALT ended up pick to support an international proj ties have gotten used to their new want the women to feel good about opportunities as they grow up. ing WAVES. ect." homes, this was the perfect time to that decision," Whittier said. "The impact of this work "Their application was really SALT has been raising money keep bring up the idea of expan "The chapters discussed what will hopefully be on helping well put together," Caldwell said. and receiving donations for a sion, according to Whittier. was in the best interest for their empower people and children "It looked like they had a profes while now, but their next ma "We voted two years ago," Whit own chapter and voted how they in the community and orphan sional grant writer." jor fundraising event will be the tier said. "And we were asked by the felt would most benefit them," Ni age to learn skills that will give Specifically, the money will Rhythm Run, a 5K run on Friday, national organizations to wait two eter said. them a better ability to get jobs be going toward building ex April 20 at 7 p.m. years to allow the sorority houses to "I think this year was a great year and contribute in a meaning penses, which will be primarily Students can still register for open and allow the chapters to get of discussion and determining what ful way to society," said Tanner the shipping containers, solar en this event by going to the site established into the sorority hous areas to strengthen or gather more Gesell, assistant technical ergy expenses and school supply https://runsignup.com/Race/ es. This was the first opportunity for information to help the chapters chair for WAVES's project expenses. IN/Valparaiso/RhythmRun. All us to take the vote again." feel confident in voting yes to an team. In relation to past WRCs, proceeds will be going to the Whittier also thinks the voting additional sorority," Nieter said. Called "Uncontain[able]," WAVES is similar in that the Uncontain[able] cause.
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The Valparaiso University Ar chives and Special Collections has announced three exhibits that have been welcomed into the Christopher Center Library Services. The first, "At the Table with the Reformer," can be found the mo ment you walk into the front door of the Christopher Center, directly in front of the Circulation Desk. The exhibition, organized by Ethan Stoppenhagen, archives Brendan Miller / The Torch student assistant, was developed A display on the second floor of the Christopher Center Library Services highlights women in the Reformation. Three new displays have arrived at the in commemoration of the 500th library. These archives pay homage to the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, Martin Luther, alumnus Mel Doering and the Holocaust. anniversary of the Protestant Ref ormation, according to an email from Detra Becker, administra 2017 and was presented in a series The final exhibition, "Ghettos original artwork from the ghet helped with the exhibit by making tive assistant to the dean of library of installments. The final install of the Holocaust," was created in tos, correspondence from smaller the reproductions on display. The services. ment, on women, is currently on collaboration with the Depart ghettos and documentation re students also wrote about why the A portion of the archive's display. ment of History and is displayed garding the gassing of Jewish peo images were chosen. collection of rare books is on dis The second Archives exhibit is on the windows of the Archives ple in Chelmno, where most of the Originals of the items on dis play in this exhibit, exploring top an alumni spodight on Mel Do as well. It shows reproductions of Jews of Lodz were killed. play can be seen in the archives, ics related to Martin Luther and ering '53. Doering is a veteran, materials on loan to Valpo from The exhibit was created in part according to Becker's email. his associates. The main themes writer and archivist, according the Florence and Laurence Spun- by students from the History 390B: Archives and Special Collec explored are the early influences to Becker's email. This exhibit gen Family Foundation, accord The Holocaust course, who select tions plans to exhibit a display on of reform, Wittenberg theologians is located in the windows of the ing to Becker's email. ed photos from a scrapbook de Shanghai Jews and interesting for and women. Archives on the third floor of the The display prominendy fea picting life in the ghettos. Student mer Valparaiso University faculty The display began in October Christopher Center. tures the Lodz ghetto. It contains interns from History 386/590 also in the near future. Remembering former First Lady Barbara Bush Spouse to 41st president honored, celebratedfor activism, literacy
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Former First Lady Barbara Bush, a relentless advocate for increases in literacy, died on Tuesday, April 17 at the age of 92. Last Sunday, it was made public that she no longer wanted any further medical treatment. In stead, the focus shifted toward comfort care. As a former First Lady, Bush had many unique ties to those that led the country in years past. She was wife to 41st President George H. W. Bush and mother to the 43rd President, George W. Bush. Joe Burbank / Orlando Sentinel / TNS Mrs. Bush was only one of two In a March 2005 file image, President George Bush stands with his mother, Barbara Bush, in Orlando, Fla. The former First Lady passed away Tuesday, Former First Ladies to have been April 17 at the age of 92. a spouse and mother to two dif ferent presidents--the other be ing Abigail Adams. Barbara and activism. She famously placed a American—neither child nor worked in a factory during World shaped her into a likeable and George H. W. Bush were married major importance on literacy dur adult-will ever need to be limited War II and even helped hospice pleasant First Lady. Largely, she for 73 years, making them the lon ing her eight year term as Second on learning," she wrote in "Their patients in Washington D.C. as embodied a grandmother figure gest-married Presidential couple. Lady of the United States. Upon World" in 1989. Her promotion her husband was growing a politi with her trademark white hair One of Barbara's ancestors was the 1988 election that brought of literacy attested to her idea of cal career in the 1970s. Eventual and pearls. also Franklin Pierce, the 14th the Bushes to the White House, family values. ly, two of her sons became politi I uneral services for Barbara President of the United States. she continued the promotion of Mrs. Bush believed increas cians, her other two sons became Bush will take place on Saturday Bush, mother to six children, literacy as First Lady. Early in her ing literacy would create a direct businessmen and her daughter in Houston. Former Presidents was a strong advocate for cancer husband's term as president, she pathway for solving social issues became a philanthropist. Mrs. and their wives are expected to research after her daughter Robin began the Barbara Bush Foun that weren't dealt with effective Bush often countered attacks attend. Current I irst I-ady Me- Bush battled with the disease. dation for Family Literacy. The ly, such as AIDS, homelessness made towards her political sons lania Trump will attend, but Robin was only three years old foundation was aimed at motivat and teenage pregnancy. Her un George W. and Jeb Bush. President Donald Trumps when she passed from fighting ing parents to read to their kids. relenting fervor and interest in Even with her intimidat attendance is uncertain at the Leukemia. This furthered Mrs. Mrs. Bush expressed the im fighting learning disabilities had ing nickname, Mrs. Bush was moment. Bush's drive to be involved in portance of education in the origin in the fact that her son Neil very open and approachable. Mrs. Bush will be buried on cancer research, specifically with household. She believed every Bush was diagnosed with dyslexia Her comments were often very the grounds of the George 11. the Leukemia Society of America. one should have access to school as well. blunt and straightforward. Her W. Bush Library Center, next to Mrs. Bush accomplished much ing regardless of who they were. Nicknamed the Enforcer, Mrs. quick wits and penchant for tell final resting place of her daughter in her lifetime, aside from her "I forsee the day when no Bush kept the family in line. She ing jokes, often about herself, Robin Bush. page 4 torch world news Victims demand change Two men harassed at Starbucks fight, rally against injustice on GMA
Patricia Madej The Philadelphia Inquirer
The two black men arrested at Starbucks in Philadelphia last week—an event that sparked na tional outrage, public apologies and a racial-bias training pro gram at the coffee chain's 8,000 U.S. cafes—are calling for change in an interview with ABC's "Good Morning America" that aired Thursday morning. Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson, who have laid low since a video showing the arrests a week ago went viral, spoke with anchor Robin Roberts detailing the events that unfolded. They were accompanied on the show by their attorney, Stewart Cohen, who said his clients were engaged in mediation with Starbucks with a retired federal judge serving as mediator. Nelson said he asked to use the bathroom immediately when he arrived at the Starbucks and sat down next to Robinson after he was told he had to buy some thing to get into the restroom. Lorenzo Bevilaqua / ABC The manager then approached Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson, the two men arrested at a Philadelphia Starbucks, tell their story on "Good Morning America." the two asking if they needed help with anything. Shortly after they told her that they were waiting traumatized by this and instead arrived about the time police requesting backup as well as a this week that it would close all for a meeting, the police arrived, motivated, inspired." were leading the pair out to a supervisor. of its U.S. stores the afternoon of Robinson said. Nelson shared a similar senti police car. The incident report obtained May 29 while its employees un The widely shared video post ment, and said he's taking "this "We've been working on this by the Inquirer and Daily News dergo a "racial-bias education." ed by user @MissyDePino shows opportunity as a stepping stone for months," Rashon said in the says the two men cursed at the "Closing our stores for racial- the two men being taken away in to really stand up and show your interview with GMA "We're days Starbucks store manager and bias training is just one step in a handcuffs. The incident put the greatness and that you are not away from changing our whole refused to leave after officers re journey that requires dedication Seattle-based coffee chain in the judged by the color of your skin." entire situation, our lives." peatedly asked them to. It also from every level of our company center of controversy, while pro "It's not just a black people The two were arrested after a accused the men of insulting the and partnerships in our local tests in front of the store at 18th thing, this is a people thing," female manager called the police police by saying, "Cops don't communities," Starbucks chief and Spruce Streets ensued for he said. and reported that the two men re know the laws," and "Y'all make executive Kevin Johnson said in three days over the weekend and In an interview with the Asso fused to leave after she told them 45Gayear." the statement. Monday. ciated Press, Nelson apparently they could not stay in the store In the "GMA" interview, the John Gossett, 48, who lives two Robinson said he wants to indicated he feared for his life without buying anything. men did not say what they said to houses from Nelson's home in make sure what happened to during his arrest. "Two gentlemen in my cafe- the police. Southwest Philly, praised Nelson him and Nelson doesn't happen "Anytime I'm encountered are refusing to make a purchase The report categorized the in to Inquirer and Daily News re to anyone again, and that while by cops, I can honestly say it's a or leave," she said in the 911 call cident as "defiant trespass," al porters earlier this week. "rule are rules," Thursday's in thought that runs through my made a about 4:40 p.m. April 12 though the District Attorney's Of "Rashon is a good kid, he's a cident is more about "what's mind," Nelson told the AP. "You and released by Philadelphia fice ultimately declined to charge good father, and he's not a thug," right is right and what's wrong is never know what's going to police on Tuesday. either man with a crime. added Gossett, who was Nelson's wrong." happen." Minutes later, a radio dis Commissioner Richard Ross middle-school football coach. "I want to make sure that ... Robinson said he and Nel patcher said a "group of males" took to Facebook on Saturday to "He's an outstanding young this situation doesn't happen son, both friends since elemen was "refusing to leave." Shortly say that the arresting officers act man who was meeting someone again," he said on the show. tary school, went to the Star after, a man can be heard say ed appropriately. Mayor Kenney about a real estate deal, and look "So what I want is for a young bucks to discuss a real estate ing that a "group of males" was said that the city has "work to do." what happened," Gossett later man or young men to not be deal with businessman, who "causing a disturbance" before Starbucks announced earlier added. Newborns now allowed on Senate floor ///. Sen. Tammy allow senators to bring in chil confirmation of President Don following year, there will not be five Republicans filed last week dren under the age of 1. ald Trump's choice of Rep. Jim a special election. Instead, the to run for the seat. The primary is Duckworth's child Duckworth arrived at the Bridenstine to be NASA admin candidate who wins the general June 26. Capitol just after Vice President istrator, 50-49. election will be appointed to The seat is expected to first to follow new Mike Pence and his motorcade As Duckworth left the floor serve out the last few months of remain in GOP hands. Trump departed. Pence's tie-breaking with her infant child after vot Bridenstine's term. carried the district by 28 points rule, history made function would not be neces ing on the Bridenstine nomi Under the Constitution, gov in 2016. sary with Duckworth making an nation, several senators looked ernors must call special elec Businessman Kevin Hern appearance to vote, as it meant up to the press gallery. Senate tions to fill House vacancies. had the largest campaign war Niels Lesniewski 99 senators were present. The Minority Leader Charles E. Asked about the constitu chest at the end of the first CQ-Roll Call senator and baby daughter ar Schumer, D-N.Y., pointed up tionality of an appointment to fundraising quarter, according rived on a blustery afternoon, and said, "The press is finally a House seat, Oklahoma State to Federal Election Commission Maile Pearl Bowlsbey made where they were greeted by an interested in something worth Elections Board spokesman documents. Senate history Thursday, be abundance of TV cameras on while." Bryan Deal wrote in an email Hern had $407,000 on coming the first newborn al the East Front, just outside the There will not be a special that he was not aware of any le hand, and loaned his cam lowed on the Senate floor. building. election to fill Bridenstine's seat gal challenges to the law. paign $500,000. Former Tulsa Maile Pearl, the daughter of Senators applauded as Duck because of the timing of the va Bridenstine, who was first County District Attorney Tim Illinois Democratic Sen. Tam worth came into the chamber cancy, according to Oklahoma elected in 2012, had said he Harris had $130,000 in the bank, my Duckworth, was born just for what ultimately was not a election law. would only serve three terms, and nonprofit executive and last week and came to the Sen decisive "no" vote, with Re The law states that if a vacan so a number of Democrats and former military intelligence ate floor the day after the Senate publican Sen. Jeff Flake of Ari cy occurs in an even-numbered Republicans are running for the officer Andy Coleman had changed its antiquated rules to zona coming around to support year and the term expires the 1st District. Five Democrats and $107,000 on hand. page 5 thetorch
Holocaust survivor tells personal story
mother would take me to concerts, Kisch said. focus on the adults," Ostoyich said. Jews, we started with an article on Eric Kisch meets and then I took a couple of appre According to Chair of the His According to Ostoyich, many the types of music in Shanghai and ciation courses in high school," tory Department Kevin Ostoy- of the students and staff who at tried to incorporate those in the with students, Kisch said. ich, the luncheon provided a tended the luncheon had learned play," Innes said. According to Kisch, his love of great opportunity for students to about Kisch and the Shanghai According to Innes, Kisch rep faculty for lunch; classical music only grew when he ask questions that weren't cov Jews, including Program Director resented both the music and his moved to the United States. ered in Kisch's other events or of the MA Arts and Entertainment tory the class had incorporated shares experience "When I came to America and questions about his personal life, Administration Kari-Anne Innes, into their play. lived in an international house, I which are often not covered by who had co-taught the Shanghai The luncheon helped students Becca Wi reman hung out with a lot of music stu historians. Jews historical theatre class with connect with history through [email protected] dents from Julliard, and you learn "Historians, or people who Ostoyich. Kisch and have their questions a lot from them," Kisch said. write memoirs, completely ignore "When we started writing the answered by the man they've been Valparaiso University's history Kisch also talked about the the whole childhood aspect, and theatre piece about the Shanghai studying in class. department invited special guest, parts of his childhood he was Eric Kisch, a Holocaust survivor, able to remember from living in to visit campus and be featured Shanghai. in two events during the week of "Well, I didn't have toys—we April 9. were too poor-but I must have Kisch was born in Austria, not played Shanghai Millionaire [a long before the internment of Jews version of Monopoly] because I re began in Germany during World membered the name," Kisch said. War II. He was able to escape According to Kisch, the living by moving to Shanghai, China arrangements for Jewish refugees with his family when he was two in Shanghai were not ideal, but years old. they were better than the alterna On Wednesday, April 11, Kisch tive of staying in Europe. gave a lecture titled "Forbidden "Basically, I said I had no toys, Composers During the Third but with four people living in one Reich: A Musical Evening with Eric room, where are you going to play Kisch." and where would you put the toys, The following day, Kisch at and besides, at that point, the fam tended a luncheon where around ily didn't really have any money to 25 students and faculty were able buy toys," Kisch said. to ask him more personal ques According to Kisch, the Shang tions and converse with him. hai Jew neighborhoods weren't Kisch first talked about his pas always the safest place to be since sion for classical music, which he there were bombing raids around currently pursues as the host of a the area. radio show on classical music in "We would go roaming the Arjun Babu Tummala / The Torch Cleveland, Ohio. streets, especially after bomb Holocaust survivor Eric Kisch speaks at his lecture on campus, "Forbidden Composers During the Third Reich: "When I was a teenager, my ing raids, and pick up shrapnel," A Musical Evening with Eric Kisch," on Wednesday, April 11. FLUID Coffeebar starts delivery service to Valparaiso area
the office." at Ricochet Tacos, which is some is called fair trade," Scates said. artist's work every month and Local business Right now, FLUID is trying to thing the FLUID family wishes to Direct trade coffee roasters always playing a variety of new make the delivery service as ac continue. To Scates, the shop is buy directly from the growers of playlists, the shop always has a brings drinks, food cessible as possible, with a $10 much different from the others we that particular coffee. Fair trade different style and vibe to it. minimum purchase for delivery see in the Valpo area. includes a marketplace middle "Last month we had comic to customers services. According to Scates, this "FLUID is a different take on a man. Coffee shops typically like artist [Cory Hamschier] and this is equivalent to a couple of drinks coffee shop. It's a true coffeebar, to go direct trade for a variety of month we have a fine artist [Jen Alexis Hodo or sandwiches. which is not always unheard of," reasons, some being to ensure the nifer Taylor] with more of a defi [email protected] Scates said there's a delivery Scates said. "Something that we buyers that they're getting a good nite dark vibe rather than a Mar fee of a couple dollars, depend try to specialize in is the quality price, as well as to give feedback vel / DC thing. So we change and Family-owned coffeebar FLU ing on what you're ordering and of our coffee. We really try to offer about the beans and grow a direct morph with our atmosphere every ID is about to celebrate their two- where you need it delivered too, the top coffee brands and locali relationship with the seller. month," Scates said. year anniversary. In order to stay but overall prices aren't changing. ties if we can.'' "We like to have all these dif On Friday, April 20, FLUID will on trend and appeal to their grow "We haven't inflated any FLUID uses Intelligentsia and ferent coffees with different ori host Jennifer Taylor's art opening, ing customer base, FLUID has prices to account for any delivery Dark Matter Coffee, both from gins," Scates said. which is free to the public. Other recently installed a delivery ser fees, and everything is still the Chicago. Other than the coffee, FLU events to look forward to are open vice that extends anywhere in the same [price] as you would come "We really pride ourselves on ID has put a lot of effort and mic night and VUDU comedy 46385 or 46383 Valparaiso area. in and order from us personally," getting coffee that is a term called time into the atmosphere of the shows. Upcoming events can be Siblings Ethan and Sophie Scates said. direct trade, which is above what shop. Decorated with a different found on FLUID'S Facebook page. Scates run the operations for Although it's a very new ser FLUID, while their parents, the vice, Scates said delivery has been owners, Chuck and Alison Scates, well-received by customers so far. mandate everything else. "We have local business order "We tried to make it like our ing from us. We're going to the family's living room. We try really courthouse, and everyone has so hard to focus on customer service far said the coffee is still fresh, and and the quality of our products the food is still warm, and they and the quality of the experience are happy to have it sent to their in general," Ethan Scates said. house and business," Scates said. After focusing on building up Scates said access to the cof their company and getting used fee is one of the big reasons they to the area, the family partnered wanted this new delivery ser with Grub Guyz to do the delivery vice. Being downtown with lim service they had always wished ited parking and close to a college to do. campus, where students have "It's all about local business limited access to cars, sometimes getting their products to Valpo. makes it hard for customers to al We will deliver any one of our ways get coffee when they want it. products, our coffee, our baked When ordering for deliver), goods, to your home or office Scates said to keep in mind half or the university," Scates said. price days they have in store be "We're really excited about it. cause they're reflected in the de We're trying to push our brand livery service. and our good coffee to you if you Students who haven't tried don't want to get out of bed in the FLUID before may have seen their Brendan Miller / The Torch morning or are stressed out at coffee sold in the Campus Cafe or FLUID Coffeebar now offers a delivery service of their coffee and food for the Valparaiso area. page 6 torch features/a&e
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lifestyles," said Emily Dickt, Valpo's Housing program manager for Housing Opportunities. Opportunities Dickt is responsible for over seeing the emergency shelter assists with issue program for families and single men. The most important part ofhomelessness of this position, she said, is to provide support while people Tim Daker are going through such a diffi [email protected] cult time. Dickt said they always have The city of Valparaiso is a people looking for more infor tremendous place to live. There mation about their services. are plenty of outdoor activities Sometimes it can be as simple as available through the Valpo having a discussion with people Parks system, good schools in in need to figure out how Hous the area, many great and afford ing Opportunities can help. able restaurants and, of course, Housing Opportunities has there's Valparaiso University. an emergency shelter with room For Valpo students that don't for 24 single men or women, as call Valparaiso home, they may well as room for 11 families. The see the city as a great place to agency also has multiple afford attend school with some cool able rentals throughout Porter things to do off campus. Howev and LaPorte counties that help er, as with most places, there are individuals afford their rent. many issues that face the city of Dickt said most people aren't Valparaiso. One of these issues aware of how large the home Housing Opportunities is homelessness. lessness population is in Porter Fortunately, there's a non and Laporte counties. profit agency doing its part to The numbers can be alarm Image Provided combat the problem. Located ing. Housing Opportunities at 2001 Calumet Avenue, Hous does an exceptional job to com Therapy Works, which pro people that it really drives you always looking for volunteers to ing Opportunities assists with bat this issue in any way it can. vides therapy for anyone who is to do your best every day," Dickt help the organization with vari homelessness as well as men In 2017 alone, Housing Oppor interested. said. "It's really inspiring to be ous projects. The organization tal health treatment for those tunities was able to house 406 Dickt is very proud of the able to make such a difference operates a food pantry for their individuals. adults and 238 children. Hous work she does at Housing Op in someone's life, even if it is clients, and they're constantly "Housing Opportunities pro ing Opportunities doesn't only portunities, mostly because of just for a short time." needing food and paper prod vides housing for the home provide shelter and affordable the people she works with. Dickt believes the best ucts to stock the pantry. less, helps families keep their rentals to those in need; the "All of my coworkers are way to help is to get involved, You can contact Housing homes and coaches sustainable agency is also partnered with so passionate about helping and Housing Opportunities is Opportunities at (219) 548-2800. n <' v471 vv torch
ATL's album influenced by pop
because they make you want to dance. I had the opportunity last year to see All Time Low per form songs from "Last Young Renegade" at the Aragon Ball room in Chicago. Compared to seeing them after the release for "Future Hearts," the shows Alexis Hodo were insanely different, which [email protected] resembles the change they went through. All Time Low has found a way Songs off "Last Young Ren to broaden their unique sound egade" are definitely still full of in a way that's still true to their emotion, but it's a much more roots with their latest album serious emotion. The band "Last Young Renegade." tends to bring that seriousness The band hasn't fallen too to the stage when they perform far off their original track, but songs off "Last Young Rene has merely matured into a more gade." They're known for being serious rock band, rather than fun and an overall good show sticking solely to their former (shoutout to all the women who 2006 pop punk sound. throw their bras on stage during Bands such as Paramore and an ATL set), but perhaps this lat Panic! At The Disco have also est album is a sign the men of All undergone this change, while Time Low are maturing not only still remaining popular within with their music, but with their their fan base and growing in stage personas. popularity with new fans. Overall, I'm a fan of this al With "Last Young Renegade," bum; I'm adaptive and accept Personally "Drugs and surroundings, growing up and Low will be here perform All Time Low's lead singer Alex ing of the changes the band has Candy," "Life Of The Party," figuring themselves out as they ing alongside Quinn XCII and Gaskarth's voice is still full of been going through to release "Dirty Laundry" and "Good and their fans reach young adult Chelsea Cutler for students at honesty and bravery, especially it. The album is overall pretty Times" are the ones that always hood. I don't mind the change in Valpo Vibes on May 5. In order in songs such as "Dirty Laun short, the shortest one they seem to be on repeat for me. their genre and have respect for to prepare, make sure to check dry" and "Life Of The Party," have, so there isn't really a song I'll admit there is less punk the band figuring themselves out the Valpo Vibes 2018 Prep two of my favorite songs off the I'd recommend because every and more pop, maybe even a out, but overall there has been Playlist on Spotify. album. These songs are strong in one will find something they little bit electric pop, but it re some really great material to The views expressed are those a lyrical sense, but also upbeat love and something they hate on ally shows that the members of come out of this journey. of the writer and not necessarily and strong in a musical sense the album. the band are adjusting to their In just a few weeks, All Time those of The Torch. Pulitzer Prize 2018: It's about 'DAMN/ time feathers, as it was one of three of light on issues without hesitation. consisting of a violinist, an opera most can't begin to understand Lamar's albums to fall short of the Lamar's album, though deeply commissioner, a professor and a them. By incorporating them into award. However, taking home the personal, reaches to audiences composer, wasn't entirely familiar his art, Lamar continues to draw Pulitzer ended up being an unex of all kinds, even those who lack with hip hop. However, according attention to these issues in a way pected, worthy consolation. understanding of the gravity of to David Hajdu, one of this year's that is accessible to the masses. Lamar has made a name for the issues Lamar addresses on Pulitzer jurors, "there was no dis "DAMN." is a masterpiece, himself in the music scene, having the album. The candidness with sent" among the jurors about plain and simple. Its winning the released four studio albums since which he addresses these issues is "DAMN." and its worthiness for Pulitzer Prize is entirely deserved, 2011, earning multiple Grammy universal — according to the New the prize. and will hopefully continue gen Emmy Bender nominations and 11 wins. He was York Times, the response was The fact that an African Ameri erating attention to the album and [email protected] back in headlines earlier this year enthusiastic when "DAMN." was can rapper is the first musician to bring awareness and action for all for his work on the "Black Pan introduced as a contender for the break the jazz/classical trend of that it stands for. History was made when the ther" soundtrack, which he cu- Pulitzer Prize. Pulitzer winners is extremely im The views expressed are those of 2018 Pulitzer Prize winners were rated and was wildly popular after What makes this even more portant. While many are aware of the writer and not necessarily those announced this past Monday, the release of the Marvel movie of important is that the jury, the issues Lamar is rapping about, of The Torch. April 16, and Kendrick Lamar be the same name earlier this year. came the first rapper to win the Released in April 2017, elusive honor for his 2017 album, "DAMN." immediately garnered "DAMN." attention. Not only is the album The Pulitzer Prize, which in sonically unique, but it's full of cludes categories for journalism high profile features like Rihanna and the arts, extended to include and U2. Most prominently, how music in 1943. Since then, only ever, the album generated buzz jazz or classical musicians have for its subject matter. taken home the coveted honor, Lamar has never been shy until this year. about social justice; it appears When the prize committee in all his work, notably in 2012's made the announcement Mon "good kid, m.A.A.d city" and day afternoon, Twitter and other 2015's "To Pimp A Butterfly." social media was immediately "DAMN." is no different, touching abuzz. Lamar's "DAMN." lost out on issues of race, police brutality album of the year to Bruno Mars at and faith among others. The al the Grammys, which ruffled some bum doesn't hold back and sheds
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received support from names like Maluma, Marc Anthony and others. Their newest album included previous singles that weren't as sociated with "Primera Cita," like "Reggaeton Lento (Remix)" featuring Little Mix. CNCO also released some songs periodi Taylor Bundren cally before the complete al [email protected] bum release. These anticipated singles included "Mamita," I never would have expected "Mi Medicina" and "Bonita." to be obsessed with a Latino While these singles have defi boyband, but here I am, ob nitely climbed the charts, my sessing over CNCO's new self- absolute favorite songs off the titled album. Released on April album are "Se-Vuelve Loca," 6, "CNCO" is already at the top "Estoy Enamorado de Ti" and of the charts and is the perfect "Demuestrame." I seriously album for an upbeat mood. can't stop listening to "Se Vuelve This album fits almost any Loca," which is impossible not mood I'm in, from working out to dance along to and belt out to driving to just chilling. I've the lyrics as loud as possible. basically had it playing on repeat "Fan Enamorada" is a love since its release date. ballad straight out of the early Their first album "Primera 2000s. It's a sad song about a Cita" led to worldwide success love interest who's also a fan and and sold out tours. While "Prim- the struggles and memories that era Cita" introduced CNCO to come with a failed relationship. the world, their second album Full disclosure, I cried during cemented their place as Latin the chorus the first time I heard chart-toppers. it. It's a personal song sure to Comprised of Zabdiel de make all CNCO fans feel closer Jesus, Richard Camacho, Joel to the band. Pimentel, Erick Brian Colon and For me, the only song that Christopher Velez, CNCO brings fell completely flat was "Mala together various musical styles Actitud." This song wasn't as Enamorado de Ti," but I wasn't the album. His voice is extreme albums of the year. I was ob and cultures from Puerto Rico, upbeat or catchy, and it was a huge fan of it in other songs. ly versatile, and he definitely sessed with the band after hear Dominican Republic, Mexico, kind of a half slow-half fast song. It was an interesting change to strengthened the album. His ing their first album, but this Cuba and Ecuador respectively. Other than that, the rest of the their previous album, which voiced opened multiple songs one is even better. This album is CNCO has already collabo album was great and really fun to was completely in Spanish. Still, on the album, and he killed it full of energy and super catchy. rated and worked with some of listen to. there are only a few songs with in songs like "Se Vuelve Loca," Their talent keeps growing, and I the biggest names in the Latin CNCO incorporated slightly English lyrics, and it's only for a "Fiesta en Mi Casa," "No Me can't wait to see where they'll go. music industry. They put out a more English lyrics into this al couple lines in each song. Sueltes" and "Demuestrame." The views expressed are those song with Yandel, toured with bum, which was different. I liked In my opinion, de Jesus was Overall, "CNCO" is definitely of the writer and not necessarily Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull and this in some cases, like "Estoy one of the standout factors of going to be one of my favorite those of The Torch. Bryde's 'Like an Island' lacks transitions between genres
there's an oscillation back and theme to give it enough variety, days and mugs of tea or cof part of the alternative pop band forth between an indie folk but they all interconnect if you fee while being curled up with Paper Aeroplanes. This is her genre and an indie rock genre. look for it and can see it. a book unbiddenly came to first solo release. In other circumstances, this Another consistency this mind. Even better, they stayed teetering on the edge between album does a really great throughout the entirety of the The views expressed are those these two genres could work re job with is tone. Listening to album. of the writer and not necessarily ally nicely. However, the order this album, images of rainy Bryde has previously been a those of The Torch. of the track listing doesn't seem to execute this as well as I think Sarah Law it could have. [email protected] Instead, I think this album would have been better if it had In her new album, "Like an a smooth transition from one Island," Bryde (stage name for genre into the other. As it cur Sarah Howells) captures the es rently is, the jumping back and sence of captivating indie mu forth in songs disrupts of the sic with her beautiful voice, but flow of the whole album. fails to maintain this captivation Songs like "To Be Brave" high throughout the course of the light the wispy quality of how album. vocals can be used in a song to With doubtless excellence, carry the listener on the strains Bryde's vocals are the enchant and swaying measures without ing connection between all of jarring them out of the songs in this album. Haunt the song. On the ing and hollow, the tone and contrary, this quality is al control she wields in tandem most trance-like, where with the melodies of each piece there's an allure to listen to weaves spells that suck the lis the whole song. This is one tener into a different world. of the songs that holds more What is especially unique folk-like aspects to it. about this in regard to Bryde Shortly after this though, the is that she doesn't necessarily style of music leans closer to bring the listener into the world the indie rock side in songs like of the song, but has the capa "Flesh, Blood and Love." It's not bility to send the listener into bad indie rock, but with what whatever world their mind wan Bryde can do with her vocal ders toward. range and style, her strengths Bryde's voice reminds me of seem to lie more with the indie higher pitched version of Lorde folk songs. in the sense that they both have All of these songs tie in with a quality to their voices that the title of the album "Like an isn't quite nameable, but cer Island" very nicely, no matter tainly tangible. Bryde's voice is the style or genre they fit into. one of the few that stands out They each have a meaning of from the typical emotive indie individuality, personal strength singers that are currently pro and perseverance, which nicely ducing music. connects back to the title. Each Throughout the album, song takes on a slightly different torch I The current drug war in America
by raising sentences for anybody caught using or dealing various illegal substances. Legislation at both federal and state levels be gan to pass in the 1970s to combat drug use by sentencing both deal ers and users. There was a sharp increase in the incarcerated popu lation in the 1980s under Reagan, whose administration and party James Ryan began enforcing these laws with [email protected] even more vigor than Nixon had. When a country sharpens its This Friday, as people across laws and begins arresting more the nation make jokes about 4/20, and more people, prisons get let's address issues very much overcrowded very quickly. Along tied up with drug use: the war on with the jump in prison popula drugs, mass incarceration and the tions in the 1980s came the popu existence of for-profit prisons. larity of private, for-profit pris In the United States, we like to ons. Private industry had already think of ourselves as a free society sometimes been involved with where people have rights and can prisons, via transportation, food do as they please so long as they preparation, etc., but the Reagan don't hurt anybody, while we see administration's harsh enforce China as an autocratic state whose ment made businesses see prison government doesn't care about its operation as a new opportunity own people. China, which cer for money-making. tainly has a whole host of human With for-profit prisons existing rights issues I'm not covering in and making money, they have fi this column (there's a lot), has a nancial incentive to keep laws as smaller prison population than stringent as possible and sentenc conservatives will say that the advisers, John Erlichman, later their homes, break up their meet the United States, despite having es as long as possible, so they can government is making our lives admitted in an interview: "The ings and vilify them night after almost five times our population. have more and more inmates and worse, and that by spending less, Nixon campaign in 1968, and the night on the evening news. Did In the "land of the free," why is make more and more money from our lives would be better. I usu Nixon White House after that, we know we were lying about the there a larger incarceration rate the government. Unfortunately, ally disagree with this notion, but had two enemies: the antiwar left drugs? Of course we did." than in China? these rich prison corporations on this issue, I'm on board. By ad and black people. You under Yes, drug addiction is a prob Although the prohibition of use their profits to lobby for more dressing addiction as a crime and stand what I'm saying? We knew lem, and we need to address it, but alcohol was one of the defining and more laws to get them more not a health issue, we're putting we couldn't make it illegal to be the War on Drugs has never been policies of the 1920s and early '30s prisoners, and this spike hasn't millions of non-violent people in either against the war or black, about helping people. It's been and marijuana was outlawed later stopped. There are over two mil jail and wasting so much money. but by getting the public to asso about feeding wallets through ra that decade, the modern era of the lion Americans in prison today in Why do we bother doing this? ciate the hippies with marijuana cial injustice. War on Drugs began with Rich the land of the free, and under two When this failed War on and blacks with heroin, and then ard Nixon. In 1971, Nixon began a million imprisoned in Commu Drugs began, Nixon had just criminalizing both heavily, we The views expressed are those of so-called "War on Drugs," which nist China. been elected, partly as a reaction could disrupt those communities. the writer and not necessarily those was meant to combat addiction There are a lot of times when against the liberal 60s. One of his We could arrest their leaders, raid of The Torch. We need to study the past to understand the future
Throughout history, many mis takes were made, and by study ing these mistakes we're able to avoid making them again. For example, if something goes wrong with a car engine, the me chanics study it to find out what 4 r&Nffc went wrong and how to fix it. Historians do the same thing. Becca Wi reman That brings me to my next [email protected] point: Historians are valuable in places other than a museum. College is a place where stu Historians make fantastic teach dents can pursue a degree in ers, as we already know, but they something they're passionate could also make for good politi about. In my case, that some cians or government agents. thing is history. However, when I As politicians, historians tell people I'm a history major, I understand why some things usually get one of two reactions: worked and others didn't in the People automatically assume I past, and they can use this un want to teach, which I don't, or derstanding to create policies to I get a disapproving look accom improve the country. panied by, "What are you going As for historians as govern to do with that?" ment agents, history majors are History is an important aspect taught how to analyze the past. of daily life. Every person is a liv We analyze events and people ing history, and every action you and discuss why they happened make is history. It's important to and what could have been differ the history of the design of bridg you about it that exact moment, So next time you ask some know your history because it's ent if a small factor was changed. es. You want to study the human then I'd let that slide as non-his body what their major is and the story of how we got to where These skills could be used in mind? You learn the history of tory, but it will be some day. they say history, take this into we are now. If we don't know criminal investigation, military psychology and of people like Now, I'm not telling everyone consideration and don't assume where we came from, how can and just about anywhere that Freud. History is found in all as to drop their major and run to the only thing they can do is we ever be able to move forward? in-depth analysis is needed. In pects of academics. While it may the history department. My point teach (but if they want to teach Now, I'm sure everyone has addition, a history undergradu not seem to be the classic history is that history as a subject, de that's great). Remember, history heard the phrase "History re ate is a popular pathway to law lessons you got in high school, gree and profession needs to be matters. peats itself." If we don't know school. every single thing you learn given more respect rather than our history, this statement is true History also applies to all about is a form of history. Unless being only regarded as a "what 71M views expressed are those because it is knowing our history disciplines. You want to build your professor creates a new idea are you going to do with that?" of the writer and not necessarily that helps us stop repeating it. bridges? You first need to learn off the top of their head and tells type of degree. those of The Torch. page 10 etorch opinions 'Ladies, you can't be a snack'
this is a perfect teaching oppor satisfied for long before you're them, so don't allow anyone, not want women to be with some tunity I don't want to miss. craving something more. even yourself, bring you down one who believes their girl is Don't get me wrong, I un To me, the whole "snack" by associating you with a snack. a snack, especially when the derstand why women are refer thing is derogatory. Women Ladies, know your worth. woman knows she's a meal. If ring to themselves as "snacks;" shouldn't want to look like a Overall, this isn't me coming you're ever being treated like a I'm not dumb. It insinuates that snack, which is equivalent to at your life or telling you what snack or a temporary solution you're cute (which you are) and solving a short term hunger you should or shouldn't do or to a long term problem, get out that people should find you at problem, but a full course meal. say, but more of a motivational as fast as you can and know you tractive enough to be with you. Women are great, powerful piece of inspiration. I think say can do better. Alexis Hodo According to Urban Diction humans put on the Earth to con ing, "I'm going to look like a Sometimes this realization of [email protected] ary (a truly reputable source), quer damn near everything they snack tonight," is funny, and I self worth can be quite alarm a snack is someone who "looks come in contact with. We have understand where you're going ing or difficult to deal with, but You 100 percent read that good in the moment." so much power, but so little at with that, but only as long as you in the end it's what is best for headline correctly; ladies, you Wouldn't you much rather the same time. Women aren't al know you shouldn't be selling you and your morals, and that's can't be a snack. be a meal? When you refer to ways treated the best, respected yourself short in that manner. all that matters. All I can say is, "Isn't being a snack a good yourself as a snack, you may be or even taken seriously. When a Self worth is an amazing know your place, listen to Ke- thing?" giving off the idea to suitors that woman settles for being referred thing, and once you discover sha and Demi Lovato and be the No. No, it's not. you're only a temporary source to as a snack, she's allowing her that, it's a like opening a pea bada— Thanksgiving feast you There are going to people of fulfillment. Sure, snacks are power to be diminished. nut butter jar for the first time. were destined to be. reading this who think I'm tak great. I love snacks too -- animal I would never let my friends Satisfying. I want women to be The views expressed are those ing this millennial phrase way crackers, Kit Kats and popcorn sell themselves short because I lieve they are destined for great of the writer and not necessarily out of proportion. But I believe -- but snacks don't keep you know there's so much more to things and great people. I don't those of The Torch.
suit to the interview or that eat fat to help." You can break up ing random oatmeal you find with him by getting a pizza and in a park isn't the best idea. writing with the pepperoni that But damn, to fat shame your you're breaking up with him. girlfriend, well Fat Amy's boy Even better, get a cake that says friend just sounds like he wants "have a good life" and don't to die. even let him have a piece, since When a girl asks if she looks "you're so fat." fat, it's a trap. You should al Overall, no one should be LIFE ways say no because how are treated as less than they are, es you supposed to be in a seri pecially by people who are sup ous relationship if you're fat posed to care for them. I feel shaming someone? If Sponge- like it's just common sense to bob insulted Patrick Star on not say that to your girlfriend. his weight, he wouldn't look at I can understand if he said it WITH Spongebob like he was a snack once and you addressed it and anymore. Instead, he would he never said it again. Everyone probably look at him like Stewie has made stupid mistakes like looks at Lois in Family Guy. this before, but Fat Amy if your Fat Amy, find someone who boyfriend is always calling you treats you with respect. It's fat, you probably shouldn't be your body and staying in nega dating him. tive relationships like this leads Instead of dating someone ilMJiiWgligiJt; people to developing eating who wants you to eat less, find disorders and body image is someone who will pay for your 1 sues because they're devel meals! Food is the best thing in oping more insecurities from the world, so why feel ashamed the people who they trust the of it? Lastly, Fat Amy, you can most. tell him that you can "fix" your Personally, if I was you, Fat weight, but he can't fix his crap Amy, I would dump your boy py personality. Hopefully this friend in the most brutal and helped! Dear, Derek Dear Fat Amy, just plain rude! There's a dif savage way possible. I would ference between being honest throw more shade at your boy Sincerely, Derek What do I do when my boy Oh my God. I feel like at a and being disrespectful. Being friend than Katy Perry throws at friend calls me fat? young age, boys are taught they honest is like telling someone Taylor Swift. If your boyfriend The views expressed are those should never call a girl fat, es they probably won't get hired if ever asks for any favors, I would of the writer and not necessarily Sincerely, Fat Amy pecially one they like. That's they wear their "Imma smash" be like, "Sorry, I can't. I'm too those of The Torch. page 11 torch opinions iBiJaldils Paul ZunigaV paul.zuni
Editor's Note: This column is part of an ongoing series aimed at breaking the stigma against and expanding the campus community's understanding of mental illness. Nothing stirs the mind more than having 10 deadlines in one week on top of exams, while having to find time to sleep and take care of personal matters. We cycle through stress constantly, and it seems to become more frequent and intense with age. Unfortunately, stress isn't confined to one area of our lives. Simply put, we stress about a lot of things, and in our day and age it's all too common to be stressed. In fact, it may be weird and even alarming at times if you don't feel overwhelmed with responsibili ties. For some, stress is a tool that keeps them motivated and on task with work. For others, it's an agonizing feeling that consumes every waking second of the day. I fall into the latter of the two, as stress has always been a difficult phenomenon for me to cope with. I have a clinical di agnosis of anxiety, so even the average stressor can send my mind racing. To paint the picture of how stress affects me and many others, imagine being stuck at the edge of cliff. Every time you look down, your heart races as you know that any sudden movement will push you off the edge. You can climb down, but you risk everything in doing so. You're stuck atop a dangerous height, and there's no help in sight. Anxiety is within the same realm of fear. It seems as if anything you do will be your demise because you're at the edge of your sanity. The worst feelings I've ever lived through were because of anxiety. It's paralyzing, and it keeps you feeling as if you'll fall off the edge at any time. Fortunately, there are many ways to work around extreme stress and anxiety. Stress management techniques often focus on changing the way we perceive a situation and the response we give. phobia has grown so bad that they patient would determine how true those one week can seem intimidating, it's not Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cannot bear to sit in spots where they thoughts really are. Can spiders just impossible. for instance, focuses on the thoughts, once saw a spider. They constantly spontaneously appear out of nowhere? Take a moment to sit back, organize beliefs and reactions we have towards think that at any point in time some Are deadly spiders native to the region your tasks and work slowly towards get situations we interpret as threatening. thing will crawl up their leg and harm you live in? Will a spider willingly attack ting them done. This is only one meth It's helpful in treating an array of mental them. Through methods like CBT, the you if you pose no harm? Odds are, the od in stress management. Techniques disorders ranging from depression to ob individual can learn that spiders may answers to these questions will be no. like meditation, exercise and occupy sessive compulsive disorder. not be as bad as they believe them to be. What's important in this technique is ing yourself with a hobby are also great One thing these disorders have in The patient would begin by writing it goes beyond immediate thoughts and ways to combat stress. I also recommend common is something called cognitive down the immediate thoughts that makes you think rationally about a situa apps like Headspace, which guide you distortions, a phenomenon where our come to their mind when they think of tion. It may take time and lots of practice, through relaxation techniques that are minds create false perceptions of an ob spiders. but learning to let go of fear is a matter of very effective in clearing the mind. ject or situation that creates distress. Afterwards, they would describe how re-evaluating the state in which you find The views expressed are those of the Take someone who has an extreme those thoughts make them feel. Then yourself. In the case of stress, it's crucial writer and not necessarily those of The fear of spiders, for instance. Their comes context evaluation, where the to understand that while 10 deadlines in Torch. Valpo 5-Day Forecast Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues
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Women's basketball names new head coach under Bob Boldon, where the the court, and her family values change," LaBarbera said. "Evans the women's basketball team. Mary Evans Bobcats have enjoyed successful showcased her character. has a different philosophy. Things Evans seems to be focusing on seasons of 22 or more wins and "The next question was: What she's going to emphasize are go the team as a whole. The wom plans changes to even broke a few of their records. are you most proud of as Mary ing to be different. You'll see a en's basketball team already has The Athletic Department at Evans? She was very quick to an different offensive scheme. You'll strong camaraderie, and this new program, garners Valpo hoped to move the wom swer: My two amazing children," definitely see differences on of style could play to that advantage en's basketball team in a new LaBarbera said during the press fense. You'll see different systems in addition to the sheer talent and excitement direction when they made the conference. on the floor than what you've skill present on the team. decision to change coaching staff. After being an assistant coach seen in the past." "She [Evans] said she doesn't Maria Marzullo Their aim was to find someone for many years, this coming sea Evans will be changing every want us to focus on individual [email protected] who can win more basketball son will be Evans' first season as a thing from the team's workout positions—she wants to focus on games. head coach. style to the style of play on the whole team aspects," Hales said. Athletic Director Mark La- The Ohio University team of "This is super exciting. This court. Evans ended the press confer Barbera introduced the new 2017 broke their record as they has been my dream, growing as a "One major difference is she ence with a promise to her new women's basketball coach, Mary earned 27 wins and improved by person and a coach," Evans said. [Evans] has been talking about team, signaling her desire, deter Evans, at a press conference on 18 wins from the previous season. With the change in staff, this is how she wants to go at these mination and her hopes for the Wednesday, April 18. However, Evans' impressive upcoming season will showcase workouts as more as a team. Pre upcoming seasons. Evans will be replacing Tracey records with her previous team differences in the team's style. viously, we would do individual "To my new team, I will always Dorow, who coached the Crusad isn't the only thing that earned her During practice, the drills will de workouts all on pre-season and work hard for you," she said. "I ers for six years. the spot as the new head coach at mand a higher intensity in order postseason, so that is going to be a hope you approach this with an Evans was an assistant coach Valpo. Her eagerness to push her to simulate the tempo of a game. change for us," said Grace Hales, open heart, open ears and an at Ohio University for five years team academically, as well as on "There will certainly be sophomore forward and guard for open mind." Baseball knocks off former #25 Illinois; women's golf finishes strong
Baseball at Michigan State and drove in three RBIs, and se double header on a two-RBI sin round with a combined score of Wind won their doubles matches Game One: Loss 5-4 (12 innings). nior third baseman Chad Jacob gle in the fifth. The lone Valpo run 315 in the third day of competi for Valpo. Vujanic also won her The Crusaders came up short in also had three RBIs. Valpo also came in the fourth inning when tion. This was after Valpo shot 322 singles match. extra innings against Michigan snapped Illinois' six-game win sophomore Gabby Magnifico on Friday and 316 on Saturday. At Saint Louis: Loss 6-1. Soph State. Senior relief pitcher Alex ning streak and knocked them out came in to pinch hit and was hit Senior Katie Willenbrink shot a omores Jordan Kopfer/Dao Sys- Dirienzo gave up a walk-off single of the national rankings. Illinois by a pitch with the bases loaded. 75 in the final round of her career. ouvanh won their doubles match. in the 12th inning to give the Spar was formerly ranked #25 in the Vs. Loyola Game One: Loss Overall, Valpo finished ninth out Kopfer also won her singles tans the win and was handed his nation. The win also came on the 2-1. All three runs of the game of the 10 team field. match. second loss of the season. exact date of Valpo's last win over were scored in the sixth inning as Men's Golf at Wright State At Chicago State: Loss 5-2. Game Two: Win 7-6. Valpo Illinois 55 years ago. Loyola got on the board first with a Invitational: Cancelled due to Modesto and Sysouvanh won bounced back in the second game Up next: Valpo will travel to two-run home run, and Valpo re weather. their singles matches for Valpo. of the double header on Saturday Evansville for a three game series sponded with an RBI single off the Up next: Valpo will compete The doubles team of Modesto/ as redshirt senior Trey Ferketic over the weekend and then to bat of redshirt senior center field in the Missouri Valley Conference Wind picked up the only Valpo pitched a complete game, strik Notre Dame on Tuesday, April 24 er Taylor Lawson. Senior pitcher Championship April 23-24. win in the doubles matches. ing out four batters. At the plate, to take on the Fighting Irish at 5:05 Kenzie Grossmann pitched a Men's Tennis at Drake: Loss Up next: Valpo will travel to Il senior right fielder Giovanni Gar- p.m. complete game, giving up two 6-1. Valpo's five-match winning linois State on Saturday, April 21 bella went three for five with three Softball vs. Drake at UNI runs on two hits. streak was snapped on Saturday. and then to Bradley on Sunday, RBIs, including a two-run home Game One: Loss 4-0. Due to the Game Two: Postponed due to Freshman Kweisi Kenyatte picked April 22. run in the third inning. Redshirt inclement weather at Drake, the weather. This game will be made up the only Valpo win in his sin Track and Field at Redbird junior left fielder Blake Billinger series was moved to the UNI- up when Valpo goes to Loyola on gles match. Invite: The men finished third also contributed by driving in four Dome, and the two teams played Tuesday, April 24. Up next: Valpo will play their out of the six team field, and the RBIs. a double header on Sunday. The Up next: Valpo will host Evans final regular season match against women finished sixth out of the Game Three: Cancelled due to Crusaders were shutout in the ville over the weekend at the Valpo Chicago State on Saturday, April six team field. Junior Peter Rhodes weather. opener as junior pitcher Kelsie Softball Complex. The Crusaders 21 at noon at the Valpo Tennis led the Crusaders, placing second At Illinois: Win 11-7. Early Packard gave up a three-run hom will then travel to Loyola on Tues Complex, weather permitting. in the javelin throw with a toss of run support once again helped er in the second and a solo home day, April 24 for a double header. Women's Tennis at Missouri 155-2. the Crusaders get a win as Valpo run in the sixth. Women's Golf at MVC Cham State: Loss 5-2. Freshmen Claire Up next: Valpo will compete in scored four runs in the first in Game Two: Loss 2-1. Drake pionship: The Crusaders estab Czerwonka/Jelena Vujanic and the DePaul Invitational on Satur ning. Billinger went three for five completed the sweep of the lished a season low for an 18-hole juniors Meg Modesto/Randi day, April 21.
Photos by Brendan Miller / The Torch Senior Kenzie Grossmann (left) gets the throw back from the catcher as she goes back to the circle, and junior Carly Trepanier (right) bats on Wednesday, April 18 against Loyola. Valpo will play Loyola again on Tuesday, April 24 at Loyola.