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good, and I think the education Iraqi scholarship system here is very good. We have a very old system in Iraq," said Abed, initiative welcomes who had very little English educa­ tion prior to coming to the United 600 students from States. "The Iraqi educational system was Middle East to U.S. well-developed and advanced for its time and they have a great founda­ Zach Nelson tion," explained Maddox. "Under the Torch Staff Writer dictatorship, it hadn't been invested in for 30 years and many academics As Valparaiso University con- fled the country. During that time, tinually strives to fulfill its vision globalization occurred and tech­ to be a "community of learning nology erupted, so the educational constituted by people of many and system that they developed isn't on a various beliefs and backgrounds, in very competitive level right now. In dialogue with one another in com­ the short term, this program is going mon pursuit of truth," greater em­ to educate students outside of Iraq phasis has recently been placed on to come back and bring that knowl­ building bridges between VU and edge, all while investing in their own the Middle East. This fall, Valparaiso education system to bring it back up University is one of only a few dozen to speed," she said. institutions nationwide taking part Valparaiso University has played in a pilot scholarship program to an important role in the Iraqi Edu­ host and educate Iraqi students as cation Initiative since its conception. part of the Iraqi Education Initiative. A year and a half ago, Maddox had Through this multi-million dollar the opportunity to travel to Baghdad program, funded to attend a con- by the Iraqi gov­ ference during ernment, approxi­ The Iraqi education which the ini­ mately 600 college initiative is working to tiative's ground­ students from Iraq work was laid. are being granted give equal opportunity She, along with the opportunity scholarships to Iraqi representatives Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch to study abroad at from roughly select universities students to gain a Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels visited Valparaiso University's School of Law to hold an open forum Oct. 7. 20 institutions in both the Unit­ higher education that across the coun­ ed States and the they can bring back to try, spent a week United Kingdom. and his opinions about social secu­ the next several months," Daniels Iraq to play a role in in Iraq meeting Indiana leader rity, Medicare and President Barrack said. "That's what's in front of me "The Iraqi edu­ with govern­ Obama's healthcare reform. and that's what I'll be working to­ cation initiative helping develop their ment officials holds open forum Daniels spoke for about an hour wards." is working to give country to the next and students as equal opportunity and answered several questions, Another question asked was level. well as visiting at Law School each answer detailed and complete. from a two-year law student and scholarships to an American Not surprisingly, the first question a retired former state employee. Iraqi students to university in Sarah Gollner asked was about Daniels' potential to He asked what Governor Daniels gain a higher edu­ Julie Maddox Iraq's northern Torch Staff Writer run for the United States President. would do first if he were elected cation that they Director of study Kurdistan re­ can bring back to "Yes, I've thought about it. It's president. Daniels said first he abroad programs gion. On Oct. 7, Indiana Governor not something I expected to think would look deep into Medicare Iraq to play a role "You could Mitch Daniels spoke at the Val­ about. It's a surrealistic idea to me. and social security. in helping develop see the devas­ their country to the next level," said paraiso University School of Law, I've done nothing about it. I've made "If something does not tation the war had on the country director of study abroad programs answering questions and hearing no plans, taken no action, no steps. I change, these will absolutely and the great need they have to re­ Julie Maddox. ideas of law students, undergradu­ haven't done anything candidates do. bankrupt the country, wreck build," said Maddox. "They need in­ ates and interested others. Some of I'm not running around the coun­ our economic future, reduce Valparaiso University is current­ frastructure, they need clean water, the main topics of the discussion try. Look where I am yesterday and ly hosting one Iraqi student while they need security and a government were Daniels plans for presidency, today. You'll find me on the job for See Governor, page A4 awaiting an additional five students that's operational and working for who will arrive from Iraq later this them. Education may seem like such month. "When I landed at O'Hare a long-term solution, but it's essential Airport, everybody from the United to have an educated population de­ States helped me and they were all veloping their own innovative solu­ very friendly to me," said visiting tions to the immediate needs of their Pro-life rally draws attention Iraqi student, Mohammad Abed, country. I got to talk to quite a few who arrived in early August. "I feel Iraqi students, and to look in their Over 45 million pre-born Amer­ National Life Chain spon­ like I have traveled to the moon. Ev­ eyes and see them physically hunger Local protesters ican babies have been aborted at sors the annual event occurring erything here is very different," he for education is not something you the rate of about 1.3 million per on the first Sunday of October, said. see from American students who condemn abortion year. Rally participants aimed to which is intended not only as a Students visiting as part of the haven't been through a devastating increase awareness of the sacred- public demonstration but also initiative will begin their studies war. It's a testament to their country along Lincolnway ness of human life. as a personal ministry to its here with VU's Interlink Program that this is what they're investing in," John Jessen, a member of St. participants. to build proficiency in the English she said. Rebecca Barnes Paul Catholic Church, participated "Someone in California start­ language before continuing on to Over the next several years, hun­ Torch Assistant Editor in the demonstration on Sunday ed the Life Chain organization their chosen fields of study. Abed, dreds of students will come into the and expressed his beliefs on the and there are 1,500 Life Chain who already holds an undergraduate country to study anything they de­ Valparaiso community residents matter. "Unborn babies are chil­ communities that are made up degree in General International Law sire. The Iraqi Education Initiative lined the sidewalks Sunday, Oct. 2 dren of God that have no voice to of many different churches all from Iraq's University of Anbar will is currently in its pilot stage, with in support of the pro-life move­ speak for themselves," Jessen said. over the country," said Richard continue his education at Valparaiso Mohammed Abed being among the ment. Participants held signs that "I hope that people will read our Stith, VU professor of law. University School of Law after his first cohort of students coming to displayed messages such as "Adop­ signs and see that we did not forget People of all ages and area year of Interlink is complete. the United States. The very first Iraqi tion: The Loving Option" and "Life about those kids. We will be their "I feel I improve day by day, be­ - The First Inalienable Right." voice." See Rally, page A3 cause the teachers here are very See Iraq, page A4

Index A&E B7 Features B3 Opinions A6 The Torch "We will strive increasingly to Announcements A2 Flicker A7 Sports A8 On Guard for 95 Years quicken the public's sense of Calendar B2 National News A5 Weather B6 Volume 104 :: Issue 6 civic duty." - The Athenian Oath The Torch | Friday, October 8, 2010 Campus News Campus Announcements We've got VU covered Almost, Maine

The Valparaiso University Department of Theater will per­ form the comedic play "Almost, Maine" at 8 p.m. Oct. 8, 2 p.m. Oct. 9, and 2 p.m. Oct. 10 in the University Theater. Lee F. Or­ chard directs this comedy by John Cariani that takes place in the mythical town of Almost, Maine, in the middle of a bleak snowy winter. The ordinary, hard-working residents of Almost find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and page often hilarious ways. Knees get bruised and hearts get broken in this collection of loosely linked stories of love lost and love found. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and free for students. Call the VU box office at ext. 5162 or visit www. valpo.edu/vuca.

Band Concerts

Valparaiso University musicians will perform in two sepa­ rate band concerts Oct. 9 on campus as part of Family Week­ end festivities. VU's Luce Concert Band and the Community/ University Concert Band, directed by Jeffrey Scott Doebler, associate professor of music, will perform at 4 p.m. in the Cha­ pel of the Resurrection. The concert program includes Rich­ ard Rodgers "Guadalcanal March," Frank Cofield's "Clarinets Allegro" and Harold Aden's "Over the Rainbow." Admission is free and open to the public. VU's Chamber Concert Band, also directed by Doebler, will follow the earlier concert with a performance at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of the Resurrection. The concert program for the Chamber Concert Band includes Orion Farrar's "Bombas- to March," Richard Weinhorst's "Elegy and Funeral March," Roger Cichy's "Geometric Dancers" and Frank Ticheli's "Ca- jun Folk Songs, Set. No 2." Admission is free and open to the public.

World Cinema Series

Valparaiso University's Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures will present the film "Densha Otoko" as part of the World Cinema Series at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Neils Science Center, Room 234. The film will be shown in the original Japa­ nese language with English subtitles. Following the film, a dis­ cussion will be led by Prof. Fred Kavanagh, Assistant Profes­ sor of Japanese. Admission is $6 per film, or season tickets to the series can be purchased for $30. VU students, faculty, and staff will be admitted free of charge.

Prayer Walk

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center will host its an­ nual Prayer Walk from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 17. will begin the Cha­ pel of the Resurrection and end at St. Teresa's Student Center. The local area and campus community is invited to gather in prayer for a safe and successful school year. There will be a Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch short service and then a cookie reception in conclusion to the gathering. VU's Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils hosted the annual "Walk a Mile in His or Her Shoes" fundraiser to benefit Soles4Souls on Oct. 2. Students dressed up In the opposite gender's clothing and shoes to support a program that provides shoes to the underprivileged. Confucius Institute Music Festival

The Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra will per­ printed as a service of The Torch form with world renowned members of China's Shanghai Conservatory at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Harre Union Ballroom. VUPD Hosted by the VU Confucius Institute, the concert will also September 30 on the VU campus by employees and feature over 200 local high school musicians. The event is free report A student reported that his vehicle currently enrolled students must and open to the public. A smaller concert will be held at 7 p.m. was scratched while parked by be registered with the Valparaiso Oct. 17 in the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts. The Brandt Hall. This case is under University Police Department. event is open to the public, but tickets must be requested in advance from [email protected]. September 27 investigation. For more information on Parking An officer on patrol observed a go to www.valpo.edu/VUPD. vehicle disregard a stop sign October 1 Moeller Lecture Series on campus. A traffic stop was An officer observed a female being Contact VUPD at ext. 5430 if you initiated and the driver was cited. carried by two males. The incident would like to have an officer conduct Valparaiso University will host alumnus T Paul Bulmahn, The driver was also issued a state occurred on Union Street. The fe­ a safety awareness presentation. founder, chairman and chief executive officer of ATP Oil & citation for driving on a learners male student was found to be highly Gas Corporation at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 in the Harre Union Ball­ room. Bulmahn will discuss the challenges of launching new permit with no licensed driver in the intoxicated. She began vomiting and Please be respectful to the office businesses in offshore oil and gas development, green energy vehicle. Valparaiso Fire/ Rescue responded. personnel when trying to discuss and thoroughbred racing during his lecture. Presented as part She was transported by Valparaiso or pay for parking violations. of the Valparaiso University College of Business Arnold H. September 29 Fire / Rescue to Porter Hospi­ Moeller Lecture Series, the event will be followed by a ques- An officer responded to Wehren­ tal Valparaiso Campus. She was Lock parked bicycles to help reduce tion-and-answer session with the audience and a reception. berg Hall in reference to a student cited for minor consumption of al­ bike theft. The VUPD recommends The event is free and open to the public. who had passed out. Valparaiso cohol. all students who use bicycles on Fire/ Rescue responded and trans­ campus submit a bicycle registration ported the student to Porter Officer responded to Garfield Apart­ form to receive a registration sticker. Hospital Valparaiso Campus. ments for an activated fire alarm. The In the event that your bicycle corrections^ building was evacuated and checked. is stolen, a report can be filed clarifications A student reported the theft The alarm was found to have been and the information from the of his digital camera from the set off by cooking smoke. registration may help aid in the Founder's Table area at the Harre recovery of your bicycle. Go to Union. This case is under investiga­ 10-43 www.valpo.edu/vupd/registration_ The Torch corrects its mistakes. If you see tion. All motorized vehicles to be operated permits/index.php. something you believe is a factual error, contact Editor in Chief Alex Smith at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, October 8, 2010 Campus News A3 Graduates successful in finding work

them apart from their fellow stu­ Young VU alumni dents," said professor John Steffen. Internships can also be an excellent report placement opportunity for college students to encounter a steep learning curve ratings of over 90 and shape their career goals. The Career Center has a multi­ percent in 2009 tude of resources to help students feel more confident in their job Katie Davis search. Torch Staff Writer "Our goal is to help present stu­ dents as professionally and persua­ The 2009 Placement Summary sively as possible," stated director revealed 90.4 percent of VU gradu­ Tom Cath. It's never too early to ates were either employed or attend­ take advantage of the wide variety ing graduate school. The data, com­ of services and speaker topics that piled from the Dec. 2008 through the Career Center offers. Aug. 2009 classes, illustrates the im­ VU's small size also gives stu­ portance of finding the right tools at dents a better chance to connect VU for planning with supportive post-graduation. faculty, staff, alum­ Nationwide Building a network is ni, and community students can the most important members. struggle to make Jan Urband, themselves mar­ part. manager of experi­ ketable. ential learning at the "I try to pro­ Jan Urband College of Business vide students Administration ex­ Manager of experimental with concrete plained, "building a ideas about how learning at the College of network is the most they can get Business Administration important part." more engaged This network can be based on their interests," said in­ the most helpful resource for find­ structor Nancy Scannell. When ing a good fit after graduation. students can draw from their ex­ VU students graduate with a tracurricular experiences, they can valuable degree, yet it is up to stu­ more easily describe skills on an ap­ dents to shape their after college plication. plans. The key is to find resources At VU, advisors are also en­ early, develop excellent communi­ couraging students to thoroughly cation skills, and build a support research employers and gain out of network to start talking cents. Ellen Wilson / The Torch classroom experiences. Contact Katie Davis at torch@ Seniors Suzanne Florey and Valerie Mihich talk to potential employers at Valparaiso University's annual career fair on Sept. "These work experiences set valpo.edu. 17, 2010 in the Harre Union Ballroom.

Rally, from page Al "At Porter, abortions are happening and that is not okay," churches bonded together to Jessen said. Scholarships see increases support the pro-life cause. Dwell­ Weekly, Stith stands in front ing Place Church member Sara of the hospital and passes out Anders, emphasized that she hopes cards for people to give to nurs­ yielding group. They were more Another area being emphasized that others realize that in refer­ es in an effort to increase aware­ VU attracts new likely to enroll." in regards to these scholarships is ence to the pro-life mission, the ness in the hospital community Admitted students who earn music. "We are putting more em­ generational gap is minimal. "The and with hope that they will students with new the Presidential Scholarship and phasis this year on music," Brad­ people of Valpo see that there are clarify their abortion policy. come to this event can compete for shaw said. "We're giving more mon­ both young and old people that With elections right around merit-aid programs, the Founders' Scholarship, which ey away to talented musicians." don't agree with abortion and don't the corner, participants hoped other discounts covers all tuition expenses. "Many Overall, the matter of scholar­ think it should be legal," Anders to promote those running who other students who come will get ship money increases is quite nor­ said. are pro-life. "Come voting time, scholarships," Bradshaw said. mal. "On the average, most schol­ Porter County Hospital cur­ I hope that people remember Paul Rubio "We gave more money away arship awards have increased," rently performs abortions, but the this (demonstration) and get Torch Staff Writer to students who are academically Bradshaw said. wording of its document outlin­ out there to vote for pro-life strong," Bradshaw said. "Programs One part of the efforts to increase ing the qualifications to obtain the candidates," Jessen said. With efforts to implement the like the Scholarship Day will allow merit-based scholarship money and procedure is unclear. Currently, For Stith, the reasoning be­ strategic plan comes increases in the us to bring in better students." need-based financial aid is the Of­ "maternal risk" is listed as a reason hind his Saturday protests out­ amount of tuition discounts being The Scholarship Day event also fice of Institutional Advancement. for second trimester abortion at side Porter Hospital are rooted given to students, especially in the heightens prospective students' en­ "We're a central part of (these ef­ Porter County Hospital. in essential concepts of law. "I form of merit-based scholarships. thusiasm for enrolling at VU. "Once forts) because that's how our finan­ According to Anders, the pro­ believe in equal protection of This comes as part of general in­ they get to campus, it helps to sell it cial officer balances the budget," said cedure is puts women at risk in human rights, and I believe this creases in tuition discounts for new to them," Schroeder said. "By hav­ Michelle Janssen, executive director more ways than one. "Abortion kind of protection begins in the students as tuition increases. "Typi­ ing a day that is of development in the doesn't only hurt women emotion­ first nine months of life," Stith cally, there's some increase each even more at­ Office of Institutional ally, but physically. It's unnatural said. year in scholarship amounts," said tractive to our We're looking for Advancement. and wrong," Anders said. Phyllis Schroeder, interim director top admits, there well-rounded The Office of In­ Jessen agreed with these senti­ of the office of financial aid. stitutional Advance­ Contact Rebecca Barnes at is more incentive students who fit ments. [email protected]. But part of the picture is about for them to come ment, in contributing enrollment increases. "Our enroll­ here." the brand. We to increased amounts ment numbers are up," Schroeder Bradshaw also want students to of money for tuition said. "So overall, the amount of underscores the discounts, raises "un­ scholarship and financial aid that's importance of personalize their restricted funds," as dispersed to students is higher." having academi­ journey. That will Janssen put it, and this "We really discounted less and cally strong stu­ help students be is part of their usual brought in more students," said dents, as they will fundraising efforts for Boyd Bradshaw, Vice President for be more likely to more successful, the Valpofund that enrollment management. "We did remain at VU for too. specifically raises funds attract more students that met more four years. Re­ for students. "We've scholarships." tention is also an Boyd Bradshaw not been asked to cre­ ate a special initiative This new approach to scholar­ important part Vice President for ships is part of implementing the of the strategic to raise funds for this enrollment management strategic plan. "A big piece of the plan. "We need process," Janssen said. strategic plan is maintaining the to retain students These unrestricted quality of Valparaiso University," at a higher rate," Bradshaw said. funds are raised for the Valpofund, Bradshaw said. "In order to grow These efforts, though, are not which is specifically geared toward enrollment, we don't to de-value the just aimed at bringing in academi­ student scholarship and financial student body." cally-strong students, but also bring­ aid funds. "We're raising funds in a To this end, the university start­ ing in students who are strong in difficult environment for non-prof­ ed up an event called a Scholarship other areas, too. "We're looking for its," Janssen said, which makes stu­ Day. "We invited recipients of our well-rounded students who fit the dents' stories all the more essential top scholarship, the Presidential brand," Bradshaw said. "We want in these efforts. "Their stories are scholarship, to come to campus students to personalize their jour­ compelling to our donors," Janssen Rebecca Barnes / The Torch and, through an interview process, ney. That will help students be more said. Valparaiso University School of Law Professor Richard Stith holds a sign on compete for a higher scholarship," successful, too." One area of focus is Contact Paul Rubio at torch@ Lincolnway in Valparaiso, Ind. demonstrating against abortion. Schroeder said. "That was a high- on students' leadership abilities. valpo.edu. A4 Campus/Nation The Torch | Friday, October 8, 2010 Bi-state man hunt home. A third worker escaped Search continues into a cornfield. About an hour later, police believe the same man fi or murder suspect showed up 15 miles southeast, near Lowell, Ind., and shot a 64-year- Joel Hood old farmer. McClatchy-Tribune News Services The family of the slain worker, Rolando Alonso, told the Chicago CHICAGO - Authorities in Il­ Tribune he was a father of nine linois and Indiana have created a who was on his second day of full- bi-state task force to track down a time work after a string of part- gunman who has killed one person, time jobs in the last year. seriously wounded two others and Authorities have been inun­ terrorized residents on both sides of dated with calls about possible the border. sightings of trucks matching the Ballistic tests indicate the same description and even of "a strange gun - a .38-caliber or .357-caliber Colt man walking out of the woods," revolver - was likely used in the shoot­ said Chief Marco Kuyachich of ings Tuesday in the Lake County both states, Lake We're using all of sheriff's office. County Sheriff "There are Roy Dominguez our resources, every so many rumors said at a news day, 24-7, until we swirling around conference apprehend the that people are Thursday. just scared and Police re­ suspect. The entire they're seeing all leased an up­ law enforcement kinds of things," dated sketch community is said Donna Stew- of the suspect, er, who works at described as a working on this. a jewelry shop in white, heavyset Roy Dominguez downtown Low­ man dressed in ell. a green wind- Lake County Sheriff Sheriff's depu­ breaker and a ties Wednesday baseball cap. He is believed to be driv­ recovered video from cameras ing a light-colored Chevy Cheyenne mounted outside Lowell Middle pickup truck, likely between the years School, which were pointed to­ 1995 and 1998. ward the possible escape route, "We're using all of our resources, less than a mile from the shooting every day, 24-7, until we apprehend of the farmer, Keith Dahl. the suspect. The entire law enforce­ Kuyachich said it's unclear ment community is working on this," whether the video captured im­ Dominguez said. ages of the truck "Basically, we're checking out In downtown Lowell, business anything that occurred here re­ owners said the apparently ran­ cently where anyone mentioned the dom shootings are the talk of the word 'bee,'" Will County Sheriff Paul town. Kaupas added. "I think it's the randomness of The shootings occurred Tuesday the shootings that really bothers in out-of-the-way locales along the people," said Renee Norris, stand­ Illinois-Indiana border after the man ing behind the counter at a candle asked questions about honeybees and and souvenir store downtown. plywood. "I think if there had been a fight Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch Tuesday morning near Beecher, or a reason of some kind, people Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels speaks with Valparaiso University students and local community members after holding an 111., two workers were shot - one fatal­ might have understood it a little open forum on VU's campus. Speaking about subjects such as the economy and oil prices, Daniels encouraged members of ly - as they worked in a fire-damaged better." the audience to be leaders by becoming actively involved in political issues.

Iraq, from page Al represented on campus through Governor, from page Al evolve. No, it's not going to reduce However, Clare Nuechterlein, as­ direct dialogue with its people. federal deficit; it will make it a lot sistant professor of law, is certain Iraqi students to take part in the "It's one thing to read a news­ dramatically our influence in the worse. No, it's not going to reduce that Governor Daniels is generally program arrived in Missouri in paper story about the Iraq war world and ultimately could even healthcare spending; it will make it concerned in the thoughts of the May. The Iraqi Education Initiative and its aftermath, but it's another take us to the point that our physi­ worse. Yes, many are going to lose students. " has partnered with an agency in thing to hear it from their van­ cal safety is jeopardized." their coverage. I really wish they Not being his official spokes­ Washington D.C. to help place stu­ tage point. It really shrinks the Daniels feels one way we can went a different route." woman, but he truly does want to dents who are able to receive visas in globe and puts in perspective manage to stay in the black is to The remainder of the discus­ find out the issues that on the mind universities that are fitting to their how close we are," said univer­ reduce spending. "The state legis­ sion consisted of Governor Dan­ of students and hear from them. It educational and career aspirations. sity Provost Dr. Mark Schwen. lator has given me the authority to iels answering questions about not a partisan, political... it's not a As for Abed, he plans to use his edu­ "I think taking part in the Iraqi cut spending below what was vot­ improving Indiana, his ideas about stump speech," Nuechterlein said. cation for a job in government. Education Initiative speaks very ed." Daniels said his ideas wouldn't student loan debt and offering ad­ Interestingly enough, Gover­ "I would like to work in the Iraqi well for Valparaiso and its already immediately change the deficit, but vice to the law students about their nor Daniels wasn't invited to speak Embassy here in Washington," he well-respected reputation for be­ "it would send the right signals that future. Daniels on campus, but he said. "I love this country. I feel this ing ahead of the curve in terms we're not going to go off a cliff." was light heart­ asked to come. is my second of internation- Governor Daniels was also ed and kept It's an important "I was contacted home - Iraq, and alization. It re­ asked to share his opinion on Pres­ the talk casual time for anyone with by people on his the United States," I love this country. I ally vindicates ident Barack Obama's healthcare by incorporat­ staff who indicated public responsibility said Abed. feel this is my second all the work reform policy. ing humor and he would like to Obtaining an we've done "I think it was very ill advised. by seeming le­ or the possibility to come to the law home - Irag, and the education back over the past It didn't reform anything. I think gitimately con­ change political school and speak home was very United States. few decades in that's my biggest concern," Dan­ cerned with the with the students difficult due to the building these iels said. "The real problem is we students ques­ debate at all to visit and see what issues violence of a war- Mohammad Abed bridges be­ don't get enough of the money we tions. with folks, your are on the students' torn nation. "Ev­ Visiting Iraqi Student tween us and spend. What we call health insur­ Junior Nick stage of life mind," said Nuech­ ery day you could people all over ance really isn't. When you buy in­ Colis, a politi­ terlein. not sleep because the world," he surance for your car, it doesn't pay cal science ma­ specifically, people Governor Dan­ of the bombs and gunfire," said said. for your gasoline or to rotate your jor, attended who are destined to iels has recently Abed. Conditions in Iraq, however, Iraq is a nation the majority tires, the routine expenditures. the discussion traveled to Bloom- have improved in just the last year of Americans know only as it is It's there in case you have a crash. and felt it was be leaders, as I know ington, West Lafay­ alone, according to Abed. "Last year, represented in the media. Few In the healthcare system, we are intriguing to you all are. I'll gladly ette, Merrillville the conditions in Iraq were very Americans have the opportunity paying not for how well they did hear Governor come anytime. and several other different - much worse," he said. "I on a daily basis to speak with something, but how much they did Daniels ideas. "I local places. "Its an think Iraq is better now because the and learn from Iraqi people, and something. The incentive for doc­ liked his plans Mitch Daniels important time for United States helped us to live very even fewer have the opportunity tors, hospitals, is to run the meter. for the future Governor, Indiana anyone with pub­ good lives, and I think many people to travel to Iraq. Though it may This absolutely makes your health­ and what he lic responsibility in Iraq feel this way." not enable American students care more expensive." wants to do for or the possibility The Iraqi Education Initiative has to experience Iraq firsthand, the Daniels added that he has been Indiana. It was very interesting and to change political debate at all to a multitude of benefits for the VU Iraqi Education Initiative offers in the health care business for I'm hopeful he follows through visit with folks, your stage of life campus community as well. Wheth­ the next best thing: the oppor­ years and has a good view of what's with these plans," said Colis. specifically, people who are des­ er by sitting next to one another in tunity to engage in dialogue vital more expensive than it needs to be. With the upcoming election, tined to be leaders, as I know you class or having lunch together in the for the building of global com­ "I think it was a huge chance and I and Governor Daniels' thoughts all are. I'll gladly come anytime," union, students of all walks of life munity, right here on campus. really do believe there is a lot more of running for the United States Daniels said. will have the opportunity to learn Contact Zach Nelson at torch@ to not like about it. This ink wasn't presidency, the motives of his visit Contact Sarah Gollner at torch@ the culture of yet another nationality valpo.edu. dry before all the plans began to to campus may be in question. valpo.edu. The Torch | Friday, October 8, 2010 Nation A5 Llosa presented with Nobel Prize

reputation with early novels such protecting individual freedom and Peruvian author as his 1963 debut, "The Time of curbing absolutist power. and playwright the Hero," a semi-autobiographical As a Peruvian presidential can­ tale of adolescent cadets enduring didate in 1990, he pitted himself Nobel Prize a harsh military academy, and later against the brutal Maoist Shining receives esteemed ones such as 1981's "The War of the Path guerrilla insurgency and the End of the World," a sprawling, right-wing candidate Alberto Fu­ literary award jimori, whose repressive regime in cinematic work about Brazil's di­ for literature sastrous Canudos war of the 1890s, later years was a frequent target of Reed Johnson in which a peasant-slave revolt was Vargas Llosa's passionate rhetorical McClatchy-Tribune News Services brutally crushed by the govern­ opposition. Peruvian Mario Vargas Llosa ment. In the essay "A Fish Out of Wa­ Geraldine Baum Among his recent works, "The ter," published in 1991 in the British won the 2010 Nobel Prize McClatchy-Tribune News Services Feast of the Goat" (2000) recounts literary magazine Granta, Vargas the reign of Rafael Trujillo, the Do­ Llosa wrote an account of his failed for literature for his work across NEW YORK - Like some other minican Republic military strong­ campaign, in which he expressed many genres and his recent Nobel literary laureates, Ma­ man, from two different historical his discouragement with Peru's and rio Vargas Llosa, the prolific Peruvi­ viewpoints. Latin America's chronic problems. commitment to social change. an novelist, essayist and playwright "I have always been very criti­ "Countries today can choose and former center-right presiden­ cal of all kinds of dictatorships, to be prosperous," he wrote. "The tial candidate, has been known as dictatorship from the left, dictator­ most harmful myth of our time, much for his controversial political ship from the right," Vargas Llosa now deeply embedded in the con­ Recent recipients views as for his books. said at Thursday's gathering. "I sciousness of the Third World, is But Vargas Llosa's politics, like have criticized the Cuban dicta­ that poor countries live in poverty his ironic fiction, are not easily torship as I criticized the Chilean because of a conspiracy of the rich 2009 Herta Mueller, Germany typecast. dictatorship in times of (Augusto) countries which have arranged As a critic of both right and left- Pinochet." things to keep them underdevel­ wing authoritarianism, the 74-year- In bestowing its award, the oped, in order to exploit them." 2008 Jean-Marie Gustave old author has expressed his wari­ Swedish Academy commended To this day, Vargas Llosa is re­ ness of Utopian thinking, populist Vargas Llosa "for his cartography garded as something of an oracle in Le Clezio, France cults of personality and the notion of structures of power and his tren­ Latin America and is often consult­ that flawed human beings are capa­ chant images of the individual's re­ ed by journalists for his analysis and ble of building an earthly paradise. sistance, revolt and defeat." opinions on political and economic "The idea of a perfect society A more whimsical and tender matters. He famously coined the 2007 Doris Lessing, U.K. lies behind monsters like the Tali­ side of Vargas Llosa's writing sur­ phrase "the perfect dictatorship" to ban," he once said in an interview. faces in novels refer to the long, "When you want paradise, you such as "Aunt autocratic rule of 2006 Orhan Pamuk, Turkey produce first extraordinary ideal­ Julia and the I think literature is the Institutional ism. But at some time you produce Scriptwriter." In­ an expression of life, Revolutionary hell." spired by the au­ Party, or PRI, in At a Thursday news conference thor's youthful, and you cannot Mexico. In recent 2005 Harold Pinter, U.K. in New York, where he discussed real-life romance eradicate politics years, he has be­ come a fierce critic the news that he had been awarded with an older from life even if you the 2010 Nobel Prize for Literature, woman, it reads of Venezuela's left­ 2004 Elfriede Jelinek, Austria Vargas Llosa expressed his grati­ like a soap op­ think that politics ist president Hugo tude to the Swedish Academy for era written by a is in many ways a Chavez. wise philosopher making him the first Spanish-lan­ disgusting, a dirty During a visit guage author to win the prize since scrutinizing his to Mexico City 2003 John M. Coetzee, the Mexican writer Octavio Paz in past illusions. activity, it's a fact of last month, Vargas South Africa 1990. No stranger our life. Llosa offered re­ "I think in this case, the No­ to controversy sounding support bel Prize is not only a recognition and confron­ for Mexico's con­ of a writer and of one work, but tation, Vargas Mario Varga Llosa servative president 2002 Imre Kertesz, Hungary also ... of the Spanish language, the Llosa carried on Nobel Peace Prize winner Felipe Calderon's language in which I write, a very a decades-long military-led cru­ energetic, creative, modern lan­ feud following a physical brawl sade against drug cartels, which guage that is a common link, com­ with Garcia Marquez, his left-lean­ has been criticized by Fuentes and 2001 SirV.S.NaipauI, U.K. mon denominator, for at least 500 ing fellow Nobel laureate, that has some other intellectuals as well as million people," said the author, been variously described as an ide­ human rights organizations as be­ (born in Trinidad) who lives part of the year in Ma­ ological dispute and/or a romantic ing heavy-handed and counter­ drid but is now teaching at Princ­ dust-up involving Vargas Llosa's productive. Source; The Nobel Foundation © 2010 MCT eton University. wife. Whatever the cause, it left Vargas Llosa called the govern­ Along with such contempo­ the Colombian writer prominently ment's anti-crime offensive "coura­ ity and freedom," said Vargas Llosa, At Thursday's media gathering, raries as Mexico's Carlos Fuentes, sporting a black eye that was cap­ geous and resolute." He warned that who was in Mexico to receive an Vargas Llosa said he considered Argentina's Julio Cortazar and Co­ tured in a photograph and widely the violence, which has claimed honorary degree from the National himself a writer first, but also a lombia's Gabriel Garcia Marquez, reproduced in newspapers. nearly 30,000 people in four years, Autonomous University of Mexico. citizen with a civic duty to express Vargas Llosa brought worldwide Politically, over the decades could presage wider bloodshed in Calderon issued a statement himself politically. attention to a new wave of Latin Vargas Llosa has journeyed from the region if Latin America doesn't in reaction to Thursday's award, "I think literature is an expres­ American writers and the roiling a youthful infatuation with Fidel act "to bring an end to the terrible praising the author "whose work sion of life, and you cannot eradi­ social and political landscapes that Castro's communist revolution to scourge of drug trafficking." is an indispensable source for the cate politics from life even if you they depicted. becoming an outspoken advocate "If we don't defeat this phenom­ comprehension and reflection of think that politics is in many ways A trenchant and satiric social of free-market liberal democracy enon, it is going to defeat those of our complex political and social a disgusting, a dirty activity, it's a observer, Vargas Llosa forged his as the system most conducive to us who believe in democracy, legal- reality." fact of our life," he said. White House utilizes new technology

Capitol Hill "goes the White House roof and nearly in a news release: "This project state and local government incen- ing campaign to get the White 25 years after Ronald Reagan had reflects President Obama's strong tives for residential solar power. House to go solar. He drove to green," solar panels them taken down. Carter's solar commitment to The Department Washington from Maine with one panels, though, were on the West of Energy has in­ of the original Carter panels last U.S. leadership This project reflects allow for ecological Wing. These will be the first ones in solar energy formation about month to underscore the idea. on the first family's residence. and the jobs it President Obama's state solar incen­ "The White House did the friendly amenities The Obamas will get their hot will create here at strong commitment tives at http:// right thing, and for the right water and part of their electricity home. Deploying www.dsireusa. reasons: they listened to the from solar once they're in. solar energy tech­ to U.S. leadership org/. Americans who asked for solar Renee Schoof The Department of Energy Bill McKib- on their roof, and they listened to McClatchy-Tribune News Services nologies across in solar energy and said the White House solar pan­ the country will the jobs it will create ben, the founder the scientists and engineers who els will be a demonstration proj­ help America lead of the group told them this is the path to the WASHINGTON - The most fa­ ect to show that "American solar the global econ­ here at home. 350.org, which future," McKibben said. mous house in America is getting technologies are available, reli­ omy for years to plans a "global And if it's anything like solar panels on its roof. able, and ready for installation in come." Steven Chu work party" on the White House garden, which The White House announced homes throughout the country." There's cur­ Energy secretary Sunday for local boosted seed sales nationwide, it Tuesday that more than 30 years Energy Secretary Steven Chu rently a 30 per­ climate change could be the start of a lot more since Jimmy Carter put solar on blogged about Tuesday and said cent federal tax credit and various solutions, started a letter-writ­ solar, he said. The Torch | Friday, October 8, 2010 A6 "If I hear one more Republican tell me about balancing the budget, I am going to strangle them." OPINION - Joe Biden, speaking at a Minnesota fundraiser Valparaiso community does not welcome students of their responses was that neither workforce, clientele or parish. And cannot be a part of the city-wide city, the university students and students nor their views would be why should they? community, then I say we should cut workforce represent scholarliness, sam much appreciated at this event. I It's not like we as students ever them off. No more will community innovation and the future - which gdfe CORNWELL will say that there were a few voices venture off campus for work, dining members be allowed to use Harre are all good things to have. I may Torch Opinion Writer that agreed with or shopping. Union as their meeting places. No not be an urban planning student, me, though. I think that student identification card means but I know that the future is a good Valparaiso University, meet I suppose If Valparaiso University Valparaiso, the no burrito bowl or waffle Sunday. If place to look for a bigger and better Valparaiso, the city - if you can. Valparaiso, students cannot be a city, forgets you don't pay your semester wages, city. Valparaiso, the city, is enclosed in a the city, does part of the city-wide that we use the you don't get to worship with us. We let the city use the university bubble, and the citizens of Valparaiso not consider facilities for And if you need interns to do your for its needs. We welcome the have made it pretty clear that they Valp a r ai s o community, then I say our own, as if petty labor, forget it. Go ask some community with open arms. But don't want students around. For University to we should cut them off. we can't figure other nearby college that has our now that I have been snubbed example, I was able to sit in at a race be a part of its out how to get high educational standards. first-hand, I take offense. I may not relations meeting on VU's campus community. off campus and I wonder why Valparaiso, the like everything about Valparaiso this past week. While I was greeted We are on the far south side of the enter the bubble. Once we're out of city, hates students so much anyway. University, yet I am still proud that with an apathetic welcome, my city limits, after all. I'm thinking here, students may end up becoming I would like to think that we are this is my school. thoughts were not as welcome by of the expression "out of sight, out integrated into city-life. I can only an invaluable part of the identity So Valparaiso, the city, are you the community members present. of mind." I really do not believe imagine the look on the faces of of Valparaiso. (In fact, you can see proud of us yet? I simply told them that that any business, restaurant, non­ those nay-saying businessmen and one-fourth of the Chapel's tower in a Pop. students ought to be a bigger part profit organization or church that clergy when I tell them, "Yes, I went "Valparaiso's the Best Community" The views expressed are those of of community-related events, is further than three blocks from to Valparaiso - the university - and I banner hanging prominently in the the writer and not necessarily those especially important ones like race the boundaries of the campus ever didn't turn out badly." VUCA). Even if we never set foot of The Torch. Contact Sam Cornwell relations. The tone of the majority considers students as part of its If Valparaiso University students into another establishment in the at [email protected]. High hopes for Republicans LETTER TO THE EDITOR Bullying is a problem that cannot evening at 6 p.m. on the west Pence has often described presidential primary. be ignored. side of the Chapel for an event himself as "a Christian, a Daniels has been inviting entitled Campus Vigil: Prayer, 'oseph conservative and a Republican, in national GOP donors, who are To our fellow campus Remembrance, Hope. i:1___JEL. that order." He holds strong pro- important to any presidential community members: Torch Opinion Writer life and pro-traditional family candidate, to dinners at As student leaders on VU's Sincerely, views. He recently stressed their the Governor's Mansion in campus and peers to many Johnna Venuto When President Barack Obama importance in a speech in Iowa, Indianapolis. In 2004, he promised persons of compassion we Assistant Coordinator, won Indiana in the 2008 election, "We must not remain silent when to slow the rate of Hoosier would like to bring attention to Alumni Hall many analysts claimed the Hoosier great moral battles are being waged. students fleeing the state after the national issue of bullying, Mary Zastrow, state had turned blue. In the same Those who would have us ignore they graduate college. His focus intimidation, and harassment of Chair, SALT election, Republican Governor the battle being fought over life, on retaining Hoosier graduates others different from ourselves. Alex Merlo Mitch Daniels won reelection by marriage and religious liberty have has caught the eye of many young Per President Heckler's letter to President, LIVE an astounding 17.7 percent, and forgotten the lessons of history. people. Recently, a group of college the entire campus, we would like Marco Estrada Republican Congressman Mike America's darkest moments have students across the nation formed to stand in solidarity with those Treasurer, LIVE Pence won the sixth district by 30.5 come when economic arguments The Student Initiative to Draft who have been victims of bullying, Tia Kolasa percent. Both men are rumored trumped moral principles." Daniels. Yoifng people were a key hate, intimidation, harassment, Co-President, Alliance to be mulling presidential bids in Pence went on to say that demographic that helped elect and other forms of animosity. Gideon Litherland 2012. social and economic issues could President Obama. An appeal to The tragic events of late Co-President, Alliance When Daniels took office in be fused together. He suggested young people could help Daniels surrounding the suicides of gay, Nicholas Derda January 2005, eliminating all win the GOP nomination in 2012. or presumed gay students, at Vice President, Alliance Indiana had a federal funding Unlike Daniels, Pence has been universities, high schools, and Wendy Mallette $600 million An appeal to young of Planned touring across the nation to get middle schools across the country Secretary, Alliance deficit. After people could help Parenthood, and his name and message out. He has are testaments to the systematic Rachel Snyder passing the first if the traditional given speeches in Iowa, where the silence that surrounds bullying Treasurer, Alliance balanced budget Daniels win the GOP family continues first caucuses of the presidential and harassment in all of its forms. Calie Florek in eight years, nomination in 2012 to collapse, the primary occur. He has endorsed Regardless of one's religious Events Coordinator, Indiana ended government will and campaigned for candidates identity, skin color, sexual Alliance the year with a have to dole out from Ohio, Iowa, California and orientation, national identity, Nicki Adams $300 million surplus. The surplus more money. Pence was also a fierce West Virginia. But no matter how gender identity, disability, ethnic Webmistress, Alliance increased to $1.3 billion, while opponent of President George W. much campaigning Pence does, his identity, or background, we all Blair Mitchel property taxes were cut. America's Bush's spending, voting against current office is limiting him. While deserve to be treated with dignity Executive Committee deficit was $1.42 trillion at the No Child Left Behind, questioning I agree with Pence that social issues and respect. Member, BSO end of 2009, and our debt is over unbalanced funds of the Iraq War should not be abandoned from the We believe that silence is Mia Vivens $13 trillion. Daniels' record of and complaining about increased Republican message, I feel he does consent. Minority Senator, balancing budgets and making spending rates. not have enough experience yet to We are speaking up for those Student Senate tough decisions has made him Pence and Daniels are going be president. He should run for who are unable to speak for Ben Macy a leader among pragmatic fiscal about the 2010 election differently. governor, if Lieutenant Governor themselves. We are making it Sophomore Class conservatives and an ideal candidate While both have stressed the Becky Skillman does not, or run for known that bullying needs to Senator, Student Senate to tackle growing America's deficit importance of November's senator if Senator Richard Lugar stop. Harassment needs to stop. Tony Lyza and debt problems. election and have pitched money retires. Both positions would serve Intimidation needs to stop. Senior Class Senator, Daniels said in an interview that and support behind United States him well in preparing for a future Here at VU we are striving to Student Senate the next president "would have to House candidates Jackie Walorski, presidential bid. create an environment that fosters Matthew Kochevar call a truce on the so-called social Larry Bucshon and Todd Young, Daniels has the ability to win mutual respect, interpersonal Senior Class Senator, issues. We're going to just have they have very different strategies. the GOP nomination and general care, and the value of the Student Senate to agree to get along for a little Daniels has been staying election in 2012. Daniels has the individual. If you would like to LaTrice S. Jones while." Social conservatives went local. He started a political action proven executive experience, stand in solidarity with us please Member, Black Student into an uproar. Daniels attempted committee, Aiming Higher for which the country desperately consider joining us this Monday Organization to clarify his statements, but the Indiana, whichsupportsRepublican needs. Daniels has approval damage was already done. Some candidates for the Indiana House ratings in the sixties and a record conservatives whose main issue is of Representatives. Currently, the of getting things accomplished. life will not support a Daniels bid. Indiana House is controlled by He now needs to convince On the flip side, Pence is seen in Democrats, who have blocked or conservatives that he is superior AS THE TORCH AS slowed many of Daniels' proposals. to other potential presidential VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER good light by both fiscal and social }/[ VOL. 104, ISSUE 6, FR DAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010 y_^ conservatives. 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Barack Obama was, where he came turn in the opposite direction. As country. A president can't make, interested then it's not going to from and what he was about (you of right now, 51 percent of voters nor can he approve, all the laws and happen. That's politics, simplified. sarachristine might even have a new bumper (that were surveyed) disapprove of regulations by himself (because you Personally, I say that we should KQFFi sticker, too). President Obama's performance. know, that's a dictatorship). still leave the light on for President Torch Opinion Writer When Barack Obama was I never even thought I'd be using People expected him to barge Obama just in case he comes home running for president, I wasn't even "disapprove" and "President into the White House and get with change. It'd be the best kind of Two years ago, there was a in America. I was in the Philippines, Obama" in the everything he change, too, since he had to push name. It doesn't come around so and his name was just as popular same sentence. wanted to do for it and push through certain much anymore. The name was there, too. People who didn't even It was a little Personally, I say done in a matter people to get it. That's the kind of heard in the whispers of the kids live in America were so excited mind-blowing that we should still of months (or change people should really want in the coffee shops, belted out by about him, like this name would to find out that minutes, for - the kind that's been worked for. politicians and cynics alike and be the one to change the world. He a name that was leave the light on for some people), That's the kind of change that lasts. stuck on every other car's bumper was going to unite us all and break once so beloved President Obama but that's not Quick change is cool and all, sticker. The name was Barack down those social barriers that had to so many just in case he comes how politics but as fast as it came, that's about Obama, and it was everywhere. been there for much too long. Even people has now work. Politics as fast as it can disappear. I don't You could not escape it. I was excited, and I couldn't even become a name home with change. are a lot like a mind waiting for change, because If you didn't know about Barack tell you why. I just knew there'd be a that people dance party. The I believe it'll get here when it gets Obama's life story, then someone change for the better, and I was one would rather not president has to here. Hopefully, it'll get here before was going to tell you about it of the many in the crowd who were hear. However, it didn't surprise me start doing a dance (let's say the the next presidential election rolls excitedly as if they lived through it ready for it. In fact, we were going too much. wave) and hope that Congress starts around or else President Obama themselves. If you needed a t-shirt, to welcome it with open arms. I always thought that people doing the wave, too. If Congress might be out of time and my change you could get an Obama one for It's been two years, and people's were putting a little too much hope doesn't, then the president has to jar will still be empty. free if you came across the right arms seem to be getting tired of in Barack Obama. Even though he start doing another dance and hope , The views expressed are those of rally. If you were disconnected from waiting. I heard a glimpse of a had some spectacular ideas about that Congress will catch on to that the writer and not necessarily those politics in general, it didn't matter. report on TV about President how this country should be run, one. Even though President Obama of The Torch. Contact Sarachristine By the end of day, you'd know who Obama's popularity poll taking a he's not the only one running the was all for change, if Congress isn't Koffi at [email protected]. Wal-Mart is source of U.S. economic and health issues

that bag of chips instead of rice Mart is it kills small business. foreign countries. With low prices, extremely low prices. They drive or green beans because of the Competition has always been companies that supply Wal-Mart producers to export jobs and nick convenience of having one-stop the American way, but Wal-Mart are forced to move jobs to other cut corners on products. These Bffl_X shopping. doesn't have any. With Wal- countries where the cost of living factors are contributing to our Torch Opinion Writer Of course potato chips taste Mart's size, it can out-price and is cheaper. In the 1980s and 1990s, falling economy because people better then healthy food, and Wal- out-compete other businesses. A their slogan was "Buy American" cannot find work. They also We all go to Wal-Mart. Whether Mart gives us that temptation. town without a Wal-Mart might but since has doubled its imports. contribute to America's obesity it is just to pick up a few things People can have shops for Producers have to rethink how problem by promoting unhealthy or to go all out shopping; with its become addicted groceries, toys, to make their products cheaper, food. Americans are eating low prices, convenience and one- to junk food Wal-Mart is a terrible clothes and which puts more pressure on them themselves to death, and Wal- stop shopping, why not? But with and Wal-Mart electronics. to cut corners and lay people off. Mart doesn't care. This is raising those attributes comes another supplies it. When company that is When Wal-Mart Wal-Mart is also legendary for the cost of medical care, which is price that the consumers don't people had their destroying America. moves in, it can telling producers what they will a huge part of the government's see. It affects their health, their own farms, there sell products at pay for goods, and not paying budget. If we can eat healthier, we pocket books and the American was no junk food a lower price the asking price. Being one of the can lower medical cost in America life style. and people ate healthy food. Now, because of the amount they can largest retailers in the country, and that would definitely help the Wal-Mart has created Wal-Mart tempts us with sweet buy from companies and how producers do not have a choice. economy. Though Wal-Mart may an unhealthily life style by and salty snacks. Walking into to many stores they own. The mom Wal-Mart is a terrible company seem great, they are contributing contributing to the amount any Wal-Mart, customers see big and pop store cannot compete, that is destroying America. to something terrible and of junk food we eat with the displays of chips, beer and soda, and people ultimately lose their Government intervention needs destroying America. temptation of one-stop shopping. but not for healthy foods. They livelihoods. It destroys the to happen, and it is a shock that The views expressed are those There is nothing wrong with promote unhealthy eating habits diversity of small towns. it hasn't already. Wal-Mart must of the writer and not necessarily eating junk food occasionally. that are killing Americans. It also destroys jobs in another have a good lobbyist - they destroy those of The Torch. Contact Nick The temptations are there to buy Another problem with Wal- way. Wal-Mart exports jobs to small businesses by offering Dove at [email protected].

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"Joseph Finke, to think that this university should be run on Lutheran values only is absurd. If that was the case we would have to remove all the gays, liberals and people who have a contemporary mindset." FLICKER -October 6 BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION

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Crusader volleyball enjoys successful SPORTS week, A12 STRUGGLES CONTINUE The Ramblers' Josh Westberg Crusader soccer beat Schwarz in the 19th minute for the lone goal. Schwarz made team winless for five saves for VU, but the Crusaders were unable to register a shot on previous week with goal. The team's best chance came when Antonijevic hit the post with two losses, tie his shot. On Wednesday, VU fought back Ryan O'Gara from an early deficit to visiting Torch Staff Writer Western Illinois to notch a tie, thanks to senior Zach Stivers' At the start of the season, the penalty kick in the 15th minute. Valparaiso University men's soccer While the draw doesn't earn the team caught all the right breaks on team any points in the conference their way to the best start in program standings, the game does serve a history. But as of late, the breaks purpose in terms of the team getting have gone the other way as the team the opportunity to get back on track dropped two road conference games after a rough weekend on the road. while also drawing with Western "Games like these are important Illinois at home. for us because we have to find VU (6-3-2, 1-3-0 Horizon ourselves," Ortiz said. "Everyone League) battled the entire match is still trying to beat us because with host No. 14 Butler (8-0-0, 3-0- we have a good record. Every o), but the Bulldogs snuck a goal game is going to be a tough game, past Crusader goalkeeper Ryan regardless if it is in conference or Schwarz in the 109th minute to out of conference." come away with a 1-0 victory last After putting home 11 goals Friday night. in their first eight games, VU has "(The double-overtime defeat) scored only once in the past three was really crushing," said senior contests. midfielder Adrian Ortiz. "We were "We are not taking advantage right there with them through the of our chances like we should be," whole game. It could have gone Ortiz said. "Some guys have had either way." open chances that they usually Senior Jake Freisinger, junior convert for goals, but we haven't Stefan Antonijevic and sophomore been finishing them." Kevin Miller all put shots on goal While VU is now locked in a for the Crusaders, but it was to no three-way tie for sixth place for three avail. points, the team isn't panicking, "If you're a good team, you're despite being on the bubble for going to take advantage of the little qualifying for the conference things and that's what they did," tournament with just four league Ortiz said. "We had one slip up at games remaining. the end. We defended them well "The way the league has been all game and had some chances to going, everyone has been beating score." up on everyone," Ortiz said. "It is On Sunday, VU again came out pretty even. We don't want to be on the wrong end of a 1-0 decision, this low, but it's going to come down this time falling at Loyola (3-5-2, to the end." 3-0-1). VU resumes Horizon League "It was a little big of a hangover play at 6 p.m. tomorrow at Cleveland from Butler," Ortiz said. "We really State before taking a break from didn't mentally prepare. It was a league play to face Michigan at 6 big game and we knew that, but p.m. Oct. 13 in Ann Arbor, Mich. we weren't mentally there. If you're Kyle Whitgrove / The Torch not mentally there, then you're not Contact Ryan O'Gara at torch@ Crusader senior Zack Stivers dribbles the ball down the field in VU's Oct. 6 match against Western Illinois. The game physically there." valpo.edu. resulted in a 1-1 draw. English soccer match provides unprecedented excitement

match, there was plenty else to take Fortunately for me, it was a occurred outside Boleyn Park for our lead. Unfortunately, West Ham Atmosphere at note of besides the 1-1 score line. quick walk to the stadium, and several hours while hundreds of scored an equalizer and the home For starters, walking down the after catching my fair share of other fans invaded the field after fans returned normal service by game intense for infamous Green Street wearing fierce glares from the opposition the game. directing their banter towards us a Fulham scarf and a Clint supporters, I eventually made it It's obvious how much English once more. I'd reveal what some of abroad columnist Dempsey USA jersey was to Sir Trevor Booking Stand, a football fans love their clubs, and the chants were, but in case children probably one of the bravest refuge for all visiting fans. At last, judging by the chants and gestures read this, I'll have to refrain. things I've ever done, although I was away from the West Ham directed toward us, it couldn't have The remaining 40 minutes of admittedly not the brightest. supporters, or so I thought. Inside been clearer. Dempsey's goal in action saw both sides spurn good ieff Anyone with any knowledge of the stadium, they made their the 33rd minute gave the Fulham opportunities to grab a winning English football, and particularly presence just as supporters goal, but despite the draw, I can Torch Staff Writer of West Ham United, is well aware evident, if not a chance to mark this down as one of the most of their reputation as hooligans. even more so. In It's obvious how celebrate and exciting sporting events I've ever Just 108 days after Clint After all, the club even had a movie a 35,300 capacity retaliate with a been to. I can't recall a single second Dempsey embarrassed England's made about them because of their stadium, with much English football swarm of chants of silence during the match, as more Rob Green in the opening match hooligan antics ("Green Street only a small fans love their clubs, of their own. often than not, both sets of fans did of the World Cup for the USA and Hooligans"). section of the and judging by the The pick of the their best to cheer their team on to England, I was fortunate enough to After getting off the train, which stadium denoted lot was directed victory, as well as mock each other be on hand at Boleyn Park in East dropped me off right on Green for visiting chants and gestures towards West at every possible moment. London to witness the American Street, I began the short walk supporters, I directed toward us, Ham goalkeeper At the end of the day, my voice star do it once again. This time it towards the stadium with a friend was certainly it couldn't have been Rob Green in was hoarse and I had received was a fine, composed finish by the of mine, who luckily for him, was in the minority reference to his countless insults and dirty looks, but American that put Fulham FC in a neutral fan. I scanned the area The dozens of clearer. embarrassing most importantly, I had survived the lead against London rivals West for anyone wearing the black and security guards error at the World my first trip to Green Street and Ham United. white of Fulham, but everywhere I in their bright Cup, much to witnessed an American hero silence For most people at the match, looked I saw West Ham fans: kids yellow jackets standing between his annoyance. "You let your opposing fans once more. Dempsey's goal, and West Ham's dressed in jerseys, youths wearing the West Ham and Fulham fan country down, you let your country equalizer, provided the main talking scarves and flags and grown men sections emphasized the West down!" The views expressed are those of points. But for someone like me who looked like they would take on Ham supporters' reputation for For 30 good minutes, the small the writer and not necessarily those who was only attending his second anyone who said anything negative hooliganism. After all, it was just contingent of Fulham fans were of The Torch. Contact Jeff Harbert at ever live English Premier League about their beloved club. more than a year ago when riots making the noise as we reveled in [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, October 8, 2010 Sports A9 Making -•THE RED ZONE*- strides Many womens Debating 2010 sports films cross country runners achieve personal best times Haley Just Torch Staff Writer

On Oct. 1, the Valparaiso University men's and women's cross country teams traveled to Notre Dame to take part in the highly anticipated Notre Dame Invitational. Competing against nationally-ranked teams such as Oregon and Florida State and against Horizon League rivals such as Green Bay, the Crusaders held their own with the women finishing 17th overall out of 19 teams and the men 14th out of 16. The Lady Crusaders were led for the first time this season by freshman Claire Johnson, who crossed the line in 83rd overall in a time of 19:20. Following Johnson was freshman Nicole Zehel in 19:51 for 107th place, fifth-year senior Whitney Bowman in 19:52 for 108th, sophomore Haley Kerlin in 120th place crossing in 20:10 and fifth year senior Kelsey Stueland MCT in 20:49 good for 139th place. The Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams breaks a tackle during the Dolphins' Oct. 4 game against the New England Patriots. The Patriots won 41-14. Crusaders ran without freshman Grace Shemwell, who was out with an illness. to go back and time and live it CK-S: unexplained. By describing the "The competition helped us get Ricky Williams, myself. I will agree that "Run Ricky "wake of hurt" that Williams' the PRs that we were striving for, The music complements the Run" is a uniquely engaging film soul searching caused for his and also see the potential that we Reggie Miller topics story effectively, and the interviews offering a new perspective on a family, the documentary goes can bring in the future races," Kerlin are fantastic. Having people vilified individual. Williams' story more in depth, revealing the said. of notable movies like Reggie Miller, Spike Lee and is touching, but I am a fan of action. true character and philosophies Four of the six runners who Patrick Ewing give their inside In this case, Reggie Miller provides of Williams. raced on Friday posted season best from previous year analysis, experience and anecdotes more of it than Ricky Williams. During his retirement, times, and the other two came very makes this film a compelling Both documentaries offer great Williams was not merely a close to matching their best race. presentation. emotional impulse to the audience, lounging druggie like the media "Some of our times are really Most of the filmsi n ESPN's "30 for only in different forms. While would have you believe. Instead, close together, and we think it chris 30" series are great documentaries Williams was slowly discovering he was quite astute and spiritual, would be great if we could work JKJU__MHA____>CHULZ. that are fun to watch, but if you personal harmony, Miller was even converting Hinduism. together as a pack and push each Torch Staff Writer only have the time to watch one, conquering the often-despised He also began studying and other," Zehel said. "Winning Time" is the best two Knicks. practicing Ayurveda, the ancient The Crusaders look to fine tune hours of sports theater available. "Winning Time" also has more Indian method of holistic their racing strategy at the Evansville mike exciting plots to follow. Miller takes medicine. Invitational Oct. 16, the final race FJJ0LOW Mike Pudlow: on all of New York: the team, Spike When deciding to join the before the conference meet. Torch Staff Writer "Winning Time" is definitely a Lee, the dominant Knick home Canadian Football League's On the men's side of the race, great documentary to relive an all- court advantage and everything the Toronto Argonauts during the Crusaders were led for a With the 2010 calendar year time great sports moment; however, Big Apple and its sports stand for. one of several suspensions, he third time this season by senior winding down, the time has come "Run Ricky Run" is undoubtedly the Miller also has to grow out of the claimed his reason for joining Joel Hartenberger. Hartenberger to start reviewing the past year in best sports film of the year because shadow that his older sister, Cheryl, the team was not because it was covered the 8K course in 26:40, athletics. While this process mostly it provides a unique view into one forced him to live in throughout the best football situation, not which was good for 69th overall. focuses on what happens on the field, of the most interesting athletes in his early playing days due to her because they were the only team Rounding out the top five for the plenty of sports come each year on the NFL history. fantastic career. Through all these giving him an opportunity, not Crusaders was junior Nick Fagan, silver screen and television set in the From wearing a wedding dress struggles, Miller and the Indiana because he wanted to play in who finished 81st with a time of form of movies and documentaries. on the cover of Sports Illustrated Pacers eventually get their moment Toronto, but because there was 26:54, redshirt freshman Patrick In this edition of "The Red Zone" our to becoming the most dominant in the sun following a dramatic a local facility nearby where he Johnson, who finished 93rd with reporters debate which films from running back in the NFL to playoff series with could teach a time of 27:18, sophomore Wally the current year have been the most conducting interviews in his helmet New York. free yoga Bradford in 27:36 and junior Jordan entertaining and intriguing for sports with a tinted visor in order to avoid This is not Both documentaries classes. It is Piaskowy in 28:04. fans to watch. eye contact, Ricky Williams has to say that "Run offer great emotional this priceless "Pat Johnson and Wally Bradford always been somewhat of an enigma. Ricky Run" is not view into both ran aggressive, smart races to Chris Kleinhans-Schulz: Williams is most remembered a good film. The impulse to the the psyche be our number three and four. We "30 for 30" is a series of sports for his several failed drug tests, "30 for 30" series audience, only in of Ricky need our whole top seven running movies currently shown on ESPN retirement from the NFL to go on has a wide variety different forms. Williams that like that in the next couple meets," highlighting and celebrating notable a spiritual vacation and then his of fantastic stories makes this said senior Keith Button. stories and people from the past dramatic return to prominence. Yet, and retellings. For Chris Kleinhans- documentary This was Bradford's first race three decades, and these films have "Run Ricky Run" allows the viewer the sports fan that unforgettable. back from an injury, and the team been nothing short of amazing. to the rare opportunity to see the enjoys fast-paced, Schulz No matter was glad to welcome him back. Out of the 17 documentaries thought process behind Ricky's thrilling events, *what subject "We took a step closer to getting that have been released this year, actions. "Run Ricky Run" will take a seat on you prefer, sports movies have our top five women and men to the "Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The documentary reveals the bench whereas "Winning Time" a unique role in entertainment. times that we need to be in the top The New York Knicks" is by far the a completely different side of will be an easy film favorite. They not only illustrate the on- five at the conference meet," said most vivid and entertaining movie Williams, one in which he suffers field trauma, but also depict the head coach Mike Straubel. the series has produced. from clinical depression and social MP: personal and emotional aspects What many of the Crusaders "Winning Time" discusses anxiety. Many think of Williams Although "Winning Time" to athletics. ESPN's "30 for 30" called "inspirational," racing against the mid-1990s rivalry between as reckless for his marijuana use, is quite thrilling, the film is not has provided countless hours the big names in the country re­ the Indiana Pacers and New York resulting in several suspensions, revolutionary and in no way reveals of entertainment portraying energized the teams as conference Knicks, centering on how Reggie but most do not realize his initial a new perspective on the situation. more than impressive physical approaches. Miller single-handedly overcame retirement was so he could get a Everyone already witnessed the achievements but also internal Both the men's and womens all forms of adversity to climb to the medical marijuana license because events of Reggie Miller versus struggles. teams will compete in the Evansville top of the NBA world. his antidepressants were not the New York Knicks. This Miller Invitational at 11 a.m. Oct. 16, the The documentary itself is well- working. "Run Ricky Run" is not documentary simply re-explains The views expressed are those final meet before the Horizon produced and plays up every bit of merely recapping a sports moment, the events surrounding the game. of the writers and not necessarily League Championships at 11 a.m. drama. I missed the events depicted but rather it provides an invaluable "Run Ricky Run" is a must see for those of The Torch. Contact Chris Oct. 30 in Chicago. as they occurred in real life, but insight into the mind of a man its unique description of Williams' Kleinhans-Schulz and Mike Contact Haley Just at torch@ watching this film makes me want struggling to find his inner peace. life that would have gone otherwise Pudlow at [email protected]. valpo.edu. A10 Sports The Torch | Friday, October 8, 2010 Swinging for success Football struggles again Mens, womens Crusaders fall teams experience to 0-5 on season mixed results in after loss to PFL recent tournament favorite Dayton Keaton Cory Haley Just Torch Staff Writer Torch Staff Writer Gaining 151 yards of offense The Valparaiso University men's in the first half against Pioneer and women's golf teams traveled Football league favorite Dayton to Indianapolis this weekend to kept the game close for the compete in Butler Fall Invitational. Valparaiso University football The women's team struggled in the team, but the Flyers would pull first round, but rallied strongly in away in the second and beat VU the second day of play to tie for nth 48-14 to drop the Crusaders to overall. The men's team finished 0-5 in 2010. sixth overall after playing very well "We played with them for a the first day and struggling slightly half," said starting quarterback in the final rounds. Nate Goergen. "We just have to The lady Crusaders had a rough put it together for a full game." first day of competition, but what The Crusaders tied the game they accomplished in the final at 7-7 in the first quarter after rounds proved their resilience and 6-foot-6 junior wide receiver ability to compete as a young team. Sean McCarty caught his team- "We were able to beat six other high second touchdown of the teams on the final day score, so that year. shows we have the capabilities to On the ensuing kickoff, the compete," said head coach Mike Flyers would retake the lead as Higdon. Gary Hunter returned the kick The lady Crusaders posted a 82 yards for a touchdown to final score of 649 for the promptly give Dayton another Brian Koch / The Torch tournament and were led in scoring seven-point lead. Members of the Crusader defense swarm to tackle the Drake defender in VU's Sept. 25 match against Drake. by sophomore Annie Nolan who VU had a chance to tie once posted a score of 160, which left more late in the first quarter. her tied for 30th. Behind Nolan Instead of kicking a field goal, "Now we get Cody back and Eli some playing time as the Crusader the protection against Marist's was freshman Brianna Davy, who head coach Dale Carlson decided back, and that gives us a little more have become thin at that position. veteran defense. finished with a 163 after playing to go for it on fourth-and-two depth, so we don't have guys taking Lovelace led the Crusaders with five "They like to blitz," Carlson said. a school record round of 76 on from the Flyer's five-yard line. all the snaps," Carlson said. catches for 32 yards last Saturday. "They are unique with the 3-3-stack the final day. Davy's 76 bested Sophomore Chris Giehon was The Crusaders could use that "He came in, did a nice job alignment." the previous record of 77 held by dropped for a five-yard loss, and depth for a defense that has been and garnered some playing time," The responsibility will lie on several of her teammates. the Crusaders turned the ball overworked. VU's defense has Carlson said. "He did some the young offensive line and the Rounding out the top five for the over on downs. been on the field an average of 10 good things blocking out on the inexperienced running backs to Crusaders was freshman Michelle Leading 21-7 to start the minutes more per game than the perimeter." pick up the blitzes in order to give Kleckner, who carded a 167 for the third quarter, the Dayton Flyers opponent's. The Crusaders will have their Goergen time in the pocket. tournament, freshman Kelly Voigt put the game away immediately, There were a couple of bright best chance to get Carlson his first "Our pass protection schemes with a 168 and freshman Erika scoring on four of their first five spots for the VU. First, punter Greg win as VU's head coach against the are a lot different than they were in Pfaender with a 171. possessions in the second half. Wood was honored by College Marist Red Foxes at 1 p.m. Saturday the past and there is a learning curve "After a struggle in the first day "When they went to kick Football Performance Awards as at Brown Field on Parents Day. that comes with it," Carlson said. of the Butler tournament, we came the extra gear in, we couldn't an Honorable Mention Punter of Marist comes to VU for the "It's understanding the protection back and shot a team low score of respond to them," Carlson said. the Week in NCAA I-FCS. Wood first time in program history after schemes and seeing the stunts and 317 and set another school record," The Crusader defense will averaged 46.7 yards per punt on falling 42-0 to the same Drake team the blitzes as they unfold. We are said Kleckner. get a boost this week when seven kicks with three punts over that the Crusaders nearly upset on just not where we need to be at." Despite a bad first day, the leading tackier Cody Gokan, 50 yards. homecoming weekend. Crusaders were able to walk away and captain Eli Crawford return Also for VU, sophomore wide VU allowed six sacks last Contact Keaton Cory at torch@ form the tournament with a few Saturday from injury. receiver Antonio Lovelace found Saturday and will have to sure up valpo.edu. school records and the desire to work even harder going into their final matchup of the fall season. The Lady Crusaders will travel to Kettering, Ohio for the Dayton Fall Tennis looking up as fall season ends Invitational on Oct. 18 to close out the fall season. The Valparaiso University men's us be more successful than in the The Crusaders have two more the men's team is looking to build golf team also traveled to Butler Both teams have past." tournaments on the fall schedule, off this fall season and win the this past weekend and carded an The team won its first match the Kellogg-Hinds Tournament Horizon League championship in 889, which was a program best for a high expectations of the season against Goshen, a beginning today at Western Illinois the spring. 54-hole tournament. landmark after not winning last and at Robert Morris Oct. 16. "We're looking to be very The Crusaders were led by for spring season season. Since then, each member "I want to see everyone competitive in the Horizon League," freshman Kyle Henning, who has experienced some success, have some success in the last Stump said. "We have the talent finished in 22nd place with a total Russ Ford leading into the IPFW Invitational tournament," Bilyeu said. "In the to be there. We definitely have of 222. Henning shot a 69 in his Torch Staff Writer Oct. 1 and 2, where Bilyeu led spring, our goal is to build on this to work hard and keep final round, his best collegiate the team with two singles match and make it to the conference improving. The goal is to win if round to date and also one of For both the Valparaiso victories, including a consolation tournament in Indianapolis. We possible and definitely be in the mix he three under-par rounds University men's and women's final victory. just have to believe in ourselves." to win it." for the Crusaders during the tennis teams, team chemistry Jackie O'Reilly and Stephanie Chemistry has been a large part In the 2010 Valpo Fall Invitational tournament. has and will be a key to York fell in a close match in a of the men's team's story as well, but Oct. 1 and 2, all nine men's players Rounding out the top five their performances. As the double consolation final. Brittany in a different way. The men's team experienced victory either in a for Valparaiso University was fall season comes to a close, O'Reilly and is simply using singles or a doubles match. At sophomore Austin Gaugert with a both teams find themselves Kristin Zakiewicz its established the same time, the Crusaders 224, Thomas Wettstein with a 225, in different spots as they look both competed Asa team, this is the chemistry to could have pulled out some more junior Brad Winters at 225, and ahead to the spring Horizon and lost close most cohesive we've boost the team to close victories. Winning the close sophomore Josh Kalita at 236. League season. singles matches its lofty goals. matches is a theme the team will be "Our guys are capable of The women's team entered Oct. 1 before the been in my three "The chemistry focusing on to succeed in the spring playing with any team during any the fall season with the goal tournament was years. does help us," said season. given round, but we have to keep of improving enough in order shortened due to senior Kyle Stump. "We lost a lot of close ones," working on our consistency so to reach the Horizon League rain Oct. 2. Katie Bilyeu "We know how to Stump said. "We have to work on we can compete over all three tournament in the spring. To "As a team, compete and we're winning the close ones to do big rounds of the tournament," Higdon do this, the team will have to this is the most Junior serious in that, but things. We're playing well and it's said. finish sixth in the conference, cohesive we've we know how to promising, but at the same time we On Oct. 11, the men's team will an improvement over the last been in my three years," Bilyeu said. have fun with each other. We're best have to take another step up." travel to Martin, Tenn. to compete in few years. The key to this has "We've bonded with such a small friends. We hang out all the time. The men's team also has two the Tennessee-Martin Invitational and will be improving team group. Saturday, we had to wait It definitely helps our tennis game more tournaments to play in the fall before closing the season in Ohio chemistry. four hours just for my match, so I when we're looking forward to season before it puts its goals to the with the women's team. "As a team, I wanted us didn't want to lose. It was the best traveling together and not dreading test in the spring. to become closer and feel match I've ever played at Valpo, and the hours on the road." Contact Haley Just at torch@ more like a team," said junior it was nice to have my teammates all As a result of the positive Contact Russ Ford at torch@ valpo.edu. Katie Bilyeu. "This would help supporting me." atmosphere and less distraction, valpo.edu. The Torch | Friday, October 8, 2010 Sports All Chicago key to leagues' success the franchise, under the leadership There are only four franchises that When Windy City of Rocky Wirtz, began to air every can boast the claim that they have home game. And with young talent, played in two of the top six rated teams are winning, the team flourished under the new Super Bowls of all time. One of exposure. them is the Chicago Bears. The major sports In that same season, they played 1986 Super Bowl between the Bears in the second-ever Winter Classic and Patriots, which has the sixth leagues benefit against the team's archrival, the highest viewer rating according to Detroit Red Wings. There have been the Nielson system, is the second three Winter Classic games thus far, most successful Super Bowl of the 20th century. ben and the Chicago/Detroit game still HcCKc has the highest Nielson ratings out For most people, college students Torch Staff Writer of all three games. and older, one player marks their In the following season, the up bringing: Michael Jordan. When With the recent success of Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup, Jordan was on television, everybody Chicago sports teams, many have and during the title-clinching watched and the ratings back that debated whether Chicago franchises game six, the highest NHL Nielsen up. During Jordan's first retirement being successful in their league is ratings since 1974 were achieved. from basketball, ratings in the finals beneficial for that particular league. In game six, in the city of Chicago dropped drastically from 17.9 in With the recent emergence of the alone there was a 32.8 rating with 1993 to 12.4 in 1994. When Jordan Chicago Blackhawks back to NHL a 50 share, which returned, the superstardom, many in this area will means half of ratings jumped argue that the Blackhawks' success the televisions in Examining the data back up to 16.7 in is important to the NHL's success, Chicago watched 1996. In fact, six but others in cities like New York, the game. With 50 will show that out of the top nine Philadelphia, Boston or Los Angeles share of Chicago Chicago franchises' rated NBA finals, would argue differently. Examining watching, that is success is important including the top the data will show that Chicago close to 1.4 million four, are finals in franchises' success is important to televisions. In to their respective which Michael their respective leagues. the United States leagues. Jordan and the Chicago is unlike any other city there are only six Bulls played in. in America. The hub of the Midwest cities that have With facts and and a city that grew at such a rate a population of that size. These numbers to back it up, Chicago that had never been seen before has numbers prove that when the has proven to have franchises that been at the forefront of sports from Blackhawks are good, it is not only improve the leagues' ratings when the beginning. good for the city of Chicago but in they play. There are many hypotheses A great example of this is the fact the NHL. as to why this is, but taking a closer NHL, where Chicago had one of the Chicago obviously has numerous look shows that there are two theories MCT original six franchises. Until this other franchises. One of them is the that stick out. The first is the market Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi holds up the Stanley Cup following the past season, the Blackhawks had Bears. A team that began to gain share size. With the third largest Blackhawks' 4-3 overtime victory June 9 against the Philadelphia Flyers. been a team that dabbled in success its allure from a Saturday Night market in the United States, for occasionally but overwhelmingly Live skit, which hailed people like the most part (outside of baseball) let down their fan base. In 2008, Mike Ditka and Walter Payton. there is only one team to cheer for more reasons to follow a Chicago that market, when an original team in each sport. Unlike cities such franchise. The second major reason is successful. as New York and Los Angeles, is that Chicago had a hand in the The views expressed are those of the Midwest has less competition founding of all the major sports the writer and not necessarily those than the East and West Coasts. leagues with an original team. It is of The Torch. Contact Ben Hecke at With less competition come more exciting for fans, not just in [email protected]. Soccer back on track the Crusaders (5-5-3, 1-2 Bulldog penalty box. It gave the Lady Crusaders Horizon League) in front in the Crusaders their first conference win first half, but her shot hit the of the season. defeat Butler crossbar. Then Tara Ellis almost "We weren't as dominant in got a goal for VU just before the attack, but I thought our after previously intermission, but her shot hit performance was pretty good," ***** the post. At the half VU out-shot Marovich said. "We kept calm and the Ramblers 8-4 and had seven confident after a tough game on losing to Loyola corner kicks. Friday." In the second half, the Ramblers Manski recorded five saves in her Perfect fat the Alec Johnson would grab the only goal of the fourth shutout of the season, with Torch Staff Writer game at 68:01, when Maggie Doe two big saves to keep the Bulldogs connected on a shot to the upper- out of the net. p£ef)£e you iaue... The Valparaiso University left corner of the goal. Butler beat the Crusaders 9-7 women's soccer team lost a The Crusaders on the shot count and leiatwed, taa* tough game at home Friday had their chances for the game, against Loyola 1-0 only to to tie the game, We weren't as including 8-3 overcome the loss Sunday with Rachel dominant in the in the second and defeat Butler 1-0 in Hoaglin's shot attack, but I thought half after the Indianapolis. being denied Crusaders had a "I thought we played by the diving our performance was 4-1 edge after the extremely well (Friday)," said save of Rambler pretty good. We kept first half. head coach John Marovich. goalkeeper Katie Marovich said "We had some great ideas and a Groesch. Two calm and confident that Manski and strong performance, but we just more chances after a tough game Pedersen's positive didn't score." were presented on Friday. attitudes have He said that what his team to Hoaglin, but helped the both of learned will help the Crusaders the header was . John Marovich them to grow as prepare for Wisconsin- high and then players. Milwaukee next Friday and she missed the Head coach "I think their Green Bay next Sunday. right inside post attitudes are built VALPARAISO "Friday was a great test with 17 seconds left in the game. for success," Marovich said. "They're 1608 E. LINCOLNWAY ~ 219.548.9911 for us. We'll deal with Sarah "We made one mistake that bit diligent in their work habits and Hagan of UW-M. We'll go us, but I think their performance they have good skill. They have 3125 CALUMET AVE. ~ 219.477.5511 with a" particular game plan put them in the right direction," positive attitudes and don't get too and we'll see how it works," Marovich said. high or low." Marovich said. "Against Green Kristen Manski made two The Crusaders will play their PORTAGE Bay, we'll see how it works there. saves for the Crusaders, and next match at 7 p.m. Friday at 2547 WILLOWCREEK RD. - 219.764.2029 We'll have to take a different Groesch had three saves for the the Panthers of Wisconsin- approach since they're more Ramblers. Milwaukee in a rematch of last year's withdrawn. I think we'll need to Things would get better Sunday Horizon League championship score some goals and continue as the Crusaders took on the game. At 12 p.m. Sunday, they will to be calm and confident, and Butler Bulldogs in Indianapolis. travel to Green Bay to take on the FREAKY FAST DELIVERY! that's how we will continue to VU would grab the only goal of Phoenix.

i 2510 JIMMY JOHN'S FMNCHISE. tlC HI SIGHTS RESERVED. play well." the game when Casey Pedersen In the game against Loyola, converted a penalty kick at the 37:13 Contact Alec Johnson at torch@ Luisa Desario almost put mark after a foul on Ellis inside the valpo.edu. The Torch | Friday, October 8, 2010 A12

Crusader football now 0-5 after loss SPORTS to Dayton, A10 VOLLEYBALL SWEEP five sets with them," Avery said. Crusaders cap off "We were very disappointed be­ cause that would have been a good 2-1 week with steal." Despite the setback, VU ended emphatic win the weekend in Wisconsin with a four-set victory over Green Bay. against Ramblers The Crusaders cruised through the first two sets before allowing Chris Kleinhans-Schulz the Phoenix to win the third frame Torch Staff Writer and take a 21-18 lead in the fourth. A kill from junior right side Crusader head volleyball Amy Groesbeck coupled with a coach Carin Avery had a big smile service ace from freshman defen­ on her face after the Valparaiso sive specialist Ariel Cudney ignited University volleyball team swept a late Crusader drive that allowed the Loyola Ramblers on Tuesday VU to win the match on a 25-23 night in the Athletics-Recreation victory in set four. Avery recog­ Center. nized that the triumph, while early VU (15-3, 4-2 Horizon League) in the conference season, meant a has won many games this season, lot for the team's quest to earn a but the Crusaders' consistency Horizon League title. and dominance in this game "It was important for us to get gave Avery reason to be so that win and stay with the top of thrilled. pack," Avery said. "We have played good sets, but VU enters the upcoming we have not played a good match weekend just two games behind in a really long time," Avery said first place Milwaukee and a following the match. "It was fun to single game back of the watch." Butler Bulldogs (10-7, 5-1) and The Crusaders opened the the Cleveland State Vikings (14-1, match with a 10-2 run and 5-1), who currently share second never lost control of the contest place in the conference. from there. Af­ The fourth place ter seven straight Crusaders will host matches with­ We know how Cleveland State out a sweep, VU for a critical con­ was relieved to get important these ference match on a consistent per­ league games are. Saturday. With VU formance and leave We need to come also scheduled to the ARC early with face Youngstown the quick 3-0 rout. out and take care State this weekend, "We were really of business. the Crusaders un­ sick of going four derstand that they or five sets with Sarah Dooms must carry over everyone," said their dominant sophomore libero Freshman outside hitter play from Tuesday Taylor Root. "We night against the wanted to take them in three." Vikings and Penguins. VU was set up for the "We know how important these three-set victory against Loy­ league games are," said freshman ola after coming home from outside hitter Sarah Dooms. "We matchesattheUniversityofWisconsin- need to come out and take care of Milwaukee and the University business." of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The Both of the Crusaders' matches Crusaders went 1-1 on the road this weekend will be held in the trip. ARC to end a three-match home Last Friday, Milwaukee (9-7, stand. VU battles Cleveland State 6-0) defeated the Crusaders 3-2 in at 6 p.m. Saturday before playing an exciting back-and-forth contest. Youngstown State at 3 p.m. Sunday. Although the Crusaders had more Saturday's contest will be "White attack errors than the Panthers' kill Out" day at the ARC, when fans total, VU held tough and forced the are encouraged to wear white t- Panthers to the limit before falling shirts to the contest. in heartbreaking fashion. "Everybody knew that we did Contact Chris Kleinhans-Schulz Brian Koch / The Torch not play that well, but we went at [email protected]. Sophomore libero Taylor Root aims for a dig in VU's Oct. 5 contest against Loyola. The Crusaders won in three sets. Swimming, diving teams flounder

Seniors Shaunna Dangremond, in the meet. Dangremond placed of 1:57.02. "I love (the swim team)," Jones Crusaders lose to Amy Andracki, Laura Rickey and fifth in the 200-meter backstroke Freshman Tate Wegehaupt won said. "I'm really looking forward to sophomore Justine Barnes opened with a time of 2:19.64, and Andracki in the 200-yard breaststroke with a the rest of the season. I've already Evansville, St. the meet with a runner-up finish in earned third place in the 200-meter time of 2:12.86 and won by nearly dropped time from last season, and I the 400-medley relay, touching the butterfly with a mark of 2:22.70. five seconds. Wegehaupt placed think (the team) can only improve." Louis in first meet wall in 4:14.43. The Crusader men swam hard third in the 200-yard individual Jones also believes that this past Junior Natalie Jarrett added a but lost 146-76 to Evansville, 168-63 medley as well, touching the wall meet was a way for the team to get Amanda Rathjen third place in the versus St. Louis with a time of 2:04.28. Sophomore warmed up for this season. Torch Staff Writer 200-yard breast- and 120-79 against Guillermo Aguilar added another "This meet was more of a chance stroke with a time This meet was more IUPUI. event for the Crusaders with a fifth to get back in the flow," Jones said. Both the Valparaiso University of 2:34.92, as well of a chance to get Senior David place in the 1000-yard freestyle with "We've already seen what's going to men's and women's swimming and as fourth place Sivak won the a time of 10:45.29. happen in meets, so we'll be able to diving teams opened their 2010- in the 200-yard back in the flow. 50-yard freestyle The men's team finished third in prepare better." 2011 season Sunday with meets that individual med­ Ian Jones with a time of the 400-yard freestyle relay with the Both the men and women's simultaneously brought wins and ley with a time of 21.79, 0.22 sec­ team of Sivak, junior Trevor Trimpe, teams will return to the water at 4 losses for the Crusaders. 2:18.67. Jarrett fin­ Freshman onds less than junior Russell Deghi and freshman p.m. Friday at the Dennis Stark Re­ The women's team were victori­ ished fourth in the Kyle Tiemann of Alex Cox with a time of 3:20.15. lays hosted by Notre Dame. ous over the Butler Bulldogs 116-77 200-yard backstroke as well with a Evansville. Sivak also won the 200- Despite Sunday s meet, freshman but lost to Evansville and St. Louis time of 2.19.64. Dangremond and yard butterfly by nearly three sec­ Ian Jones remains optimistic about Contact Amanda Rathjen at 186-46 and 166-66, respectively. Andracki placed individually as well onds, touching the wall with a time the season. [email protected]. friday, October 8 occasions for thought on campus and abroad B2 [happenings] The Torch | Friday, October 8, 2010

Friday, October 8

"Almost, Maine," 8 p.m. @ VU Center for the Arts

What's New in the Solar System, 7:30 p.m. @ Neils 224

Saturday October 9

Family Weekend Tailgate Party, 11 a.m. @ Outside Athletics-Recreation Center

Football vs. Marist, 1 p.m. @ Brown Field

"Almost, Maine," 2 p.m. @ VU Center for the Arts

Luce Concert Band and Valparaiso Community University Concert Band, 4 p.m. @ Chapel

Volleyball vs. Cleveland State, 6 p.m. @Athletics- Recreation Center

Family Weekend Concert, 7:30 p.m. @ Chapel Hayden O'Shaughnessy/ The Torch Members of the Valparaiso University Jiu-Jitsu club spar at Corral's Martial Arts Academy last week.

Sunday, October 10

Catholic Mass, 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. @ St. Teresa.

Worship service, 10 a.m. @ Chapel PS. _j_ "V/ :______"Almost, Maine," 2 p.m. @ VU Center for the Arts All cigarette machines were removed from the residence halls in 1986. Volleyball vs. Youngstown State, 3 p.m. @ Athletics- Recreation Center

Candlelight service, 10 p.m. @ Chapel

Monday, October 11

Student Senate meeting, 9 p.m. @ Neils 224 Want to gain valuable job Wednesday, October 13 experience and make Art Department Faculty Lecture Series, 7 p.m. @ VU Center for the Arts money while doing it? Nina Corazzo

Worship service: Celebrate!, 10 p.m. @ Chapel Write for

Thursday, October 14

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"Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is features the only thing." -Albert Schweitzer An interview with the President VU students and he responded, Heckler opens up "Reflect on your whole person and all of the potential that you have. about the journey Seize opportunities and be respect­ ful of people who are different. You that brought him succeed, you fail and you learn. Embrace the talents and abilities of toVU others and of yourself as well, and use this to find your meaning in life. College is the place to begin. It is af­ ter college when crisis hits ... then it will be more difficult." lezley Hopefully, this is something that present VU students will take Torch Staff Writer with them into their lives beyond I walked into Kretzmann Hall college. On a more personal level, with heavy steps, anxiously an­ President Heckler enjoys his days ticipating perhaps one of the most off. He often uses his time to de- momentous occasions of my college stress, traveling, singing and admir­ career. As I pushed the wide, mas­ ing "God's handiwork" amongst the sive doors before me, I felt a flow of nature surrounding us. His family luminance make its way upon my remains a central part of his life, as face as I prepared to meet an indi­ one might note the earring on his vidual of immense integrity. ear - a special, sentimental symbol With great caution, I began my of his daughter. It began with his way down that long corridor, as daughter wanting to get her ear fear and excitement met within my pierced and ended with an earring

body. I walked into the office, with Austin Hill / The Torch on President Heckler's ear, just to its rather ornate chairs and honor­ After a day of student teaching, senior Michael Suhany talks about his experiences with President Heckler. show her it wasn't that bad. able decor hanging in every direc­ Although his time here at VU is tion, and I knew it was real. In a honored, President Heckler hopes short moment, a kind face grace­ to graduate from college, he took on fessions that Mark Heckler has chief academic officer. But he said, to be a director of theater again, as fully acknowledged my presence. a significant role and carried on his mastered, director of theatre is "One day, I woke up in Colorado he enjoys seizing any opportunity to Upon first glance, one can see family values. He among one of and I realized my heart wasn't there. take risks. When I asked him to de­ the real Mark Heckler: a man with received a bach­ the most re­ I wanted to be somewhere where I scribe himself, he noted, "I am not soft azure eyes, a gentle demeanor elor of arts de­ Reflect on your whole nowned, in could make a difference." He always a president of a university; I am a and milk white tinted hair. His face gree summa cum person and all of the his final year knew that he loved higher education professor and an artist on loan who had a light about it, a rather bright laude from Eliza- of graduate and wanted to be in college forever. is a president." luminance that told a story in itself. bethtown College potential that you have. school, with Soon after his time at the University As a current senior here at VU, I asked myself the infamous ques­ in Pennsylvania marriage re­ of Colorado, he was introduced to I know that President Mark Heck­ tion: Why is President Heckler so and graduated Mark Heckler cently under our student body, staff and larger ler is doing profound things on this cool? For the next 30 minutes, I with a masters President, Valparaiso University his belt, he community as the eighteenth presi­ campus, and for that I know the glimpsed the life of this man to find in fine arts at the made another dent of Valparaiso University. student body is eternally grateful. I out exactly why that was. Catholic Uni­ life changing At this point, he said, "For the describe him not only as an accom­ President Mark Heckler began versity in Washington D.C. Later, decision. He was asked to travel first time, I was focused and inten­ plished student, father, leader and his journey to education as a young he was recognized as a Ph. D can­ with a theatrical show in New York tional on what I really wanted to do, president but also as an emphatic , child. His parents, strong advocates didate for educational leadership City. I accepted this college presidency deeply soulful spirit. So when you of higher education, had high hopes and innovation at the University of It was then that he realized that with wholeheartedness and great ask me, why is President Heckler for their son. Their persistence, Colorado. He described his choice his passion of theater would re­ ambition." Aside from President so cool? I say, for so many reasons, strength and ability to strive and to attend college as "transforma­ main a main aspect of his life. He Heckler s presidential duties here at cool just isn't the word. encourage him throughout his edu­ tional and one of (his) life defining and his wife moved to Sienna Col­ the university, and his other country The views expressed are those of cational career and beyond is what moments." Yet at this point, his life lege in New York to create a theatre and global accomplishments, he is a the writer and not necessarily those makes him such a profound man was just barely beginning. program. After that, he journeyed man of soul and deep faith. I asked of The Torch. Contact Lezley Diaz at today. Being the first of his family Though there are many pro­ to Colorado, where he served as a him what advice he would give to [email protected]. Opportunity to discover diversity

while inside the ballrooms were ter. The VIC opened last September Rachel Rahn. Inside the ballrooms who attended the festival definitely First Multi-Ethnic opportunities to socialize, eat free in downtown Valparaiso with the was a generous amount of free food, enjoyed the free food and music ethnic food and buy local ethnic art goal of "connecting Valpo with the some offered by the union, while that was provided, although many Festival presents and jewelry. There were significant world," as their mission statement others were donated by restaurants of them did not spend as much time amounts of student groups pres­ says. from the community. Food op­ checking out the student organiza­ chance for students ent, ranging from the Valparaiso While present at other ethnic tions included things such as mini tions as they did eating. International Student Association and cultural events on Valparaiso's tacos, chicken curry and German "Honestly, I didn't spend much to mix cultures (VISA) to the Black Student Orga­ University's campus, the VIC was chocolate brownies, while restau­ time out there," said junior Jake nization to Cercle Francais, a club hoping again for a chance to be rants such as Don Quijote, Dynasty, Halpin in response to the question focused on speaking the French visible in the community. The VIC Wagners and Dairy Queen offered Natalie Zibolski of whether he liked the multi-ethnic Torch Features Editor language. All of the tables were hosts a number of classes, ranging up dishes relevant to the food they superhero theme. And while some given a joint theme of multi-ethnic from English as a Second Language mainly serve. of the student organizations agree heroes for their presentations. to Salsa and Purna yoga. There were also different things turn out could have been better, This past Saturday, the first ever "We picked the Brothers Grimm "People are surprised by how to buy from the community, in­ they also took advantage of the op­ Multi-Ethnic Festival was held at because so little is known about many international people there cluding hand woven scarves, purs­ portunity to get their voices heard. Valparaiso University. The Festival them outside of the fairy tales. They are here," said es, jewelry and "There's not a lot of people at the was hoped to be a catalyst of uni­ were kind of radical, fun guys," said VIC executive other clothing. moment, but we can still teach other fication amongst Valparaiso Uni­ sophomore Hannah Scupham, a director and Val­ We're excited to be Valparaiso com­ people about our different cultures," versity students as well as the larger member of the German Club. Like paraiso University here and to have a munity mem­ said French exchange student Elise community. "We're hoping to really many of the other student organiza­ alumnus Andrew bers showcased Juin. showcase and celebrate the diver­ tions present, they were hoping to Jones. The VIC of­ chance to spread their talents and Christine Albain, sophomore sity of our cultures on campus," said raise awareness for their group and fers internships all the word about what traditions, such member of Cercle Francais, agreed. associate professor of foreign litera­ get more people interested in po­ year round and is we do. as weaving. One "We're excited to be here and to have tures and languages Stacy Hoult- tentially joining. always looking for of the weavers a great chance to spread the word Saros. "We encourage the com­ "We're hoping to gain exposure VU students to get was Chris Acton, about what we do," Albain said. munity to engage in cross-cultural among the Valpo community. It (the more involved with Christine Albain who started her An ode to our diversity and cul­ dialects." Multi-Ethnic Festival) let's other them. Many of the Sophomore own business, ture on campus, the Multi-Ethnic The Multi-Ethnic Festival was set people have the option to visit oth­ students helping Acton Creative Festival was an event that celebrat­ up different than other culturally- er opportunities on campus," said promote their clubs were also ex­ "A Handwoven Experience," and is ed the unique atmosphere of Val­ based events such as Diwali and the sophomore Omar Safir, a member cited for the Multi-Ethnic Festival. hoping to expand soon. Her moth­ paraiso University. Hopefully it will Mid-Autumn Festival. The area out­ of the Black Student Organization. "I'm looking forward to the food; er, Mary Acton, was pleased to be a continue to grow for years to come. side of the Harre Union ballrooms Also present with the student orga­ the food at other cultural events part of the Multi-Ethnic Festival. was utilized to showcase many of nizations were representatives from was amazing," commented sopho­ "From what I've seen, it's been a Contact Natalie Zibolski at the VU clubs available to students, the Valparaiso International Cen­ more and German Club president great crowd," Acton said. Students [email protected]. * [culture] Friday, October 8, 2010 | The Torch Hispanic heritage celebrated Through dancing, music and food, students remember customs

Andrew Schrader Torch Staff Writer

This past Sunday, Latinos in Valparaiso for Excellence (LIVE), hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month dinner in honor of Mexico's Bi­ centennial Independence Day cel­ ebration. The dinner consisted of speakers, a full course meal of tra­ ditional Mexican food and dancing. The event was so anticipated that it quickly sold out and filled the Harre Union ballrooms with eager and hungry listeners. The entire event emphasized the role of His­ panic culture in Valparaiso and the United States. The dinner began with a lecture by Valparaiso University Professor Dr. Nelly Blacker-Hanson about the history of Mexico's search for in­ dependence. The professor weaved through a story that many at din­ ner had heard from birth, but to a newcomer like myself it was a fasci­ nating experience. Also included in the dinner was a buffet of Mexican Kayla Kutz/ The Torch cuisine. During the lecture, many Dressed in traditional Mexican garb, women and children from the community performed multiple dances for the audience at the Hispanic Heritage Month dinner. of the listeners were torn between the story and the entrancing smells coming from behind them. It was from Father Jose Angon, a folkloric growing in the country, and it is came to do: To give us a better life. dent Lyndon B. Johnson first cre­ very distracting. However, the his­ dance performance and a dance for very good for the university." He And we need to honor them by bet­ ated it in 1968. Twenty years later, tory of Mexican independence was the rest of those in attendance. Fa­ also enjoyed the wonderful presen­ tering ourselves," Guevara said. President Ronald Reagan expanded a story of sacrifice and heartache, ther Angon emphasized the hard­ tation on Mexi­ It appears it to a month and was officially en­ and I could see many Hispanics ships many Hispanics have to suffer can history and Valparaiso Uni­ acted into law on Aug. 17,1988. swell with pride as the room was re­ through in America. was proud to see We have to remember versity is the The reason the month was galed with the tales of heroism. He said, "The statistics according cultural pieces means by which placed between September and Oc­ While the food was being to the census represent the needs of on display in the what our parents and many, from all tober is because many Latin Ameri­ served, Gabriela Tino, a member Hispanics with poverty, education back of the ball­ grandparents came heritages, can can countries received their inde­ of LIVE, described and how im­ room. They were to do. honor their pendence sometime between the why an event such portant social included as part parents before two dates. Since the first Hispanic as this was impor­ It is good to keep ministry is in of a silent auction Jaime Guevara them and create Heritage Month was launched, the tant. "It's impor­ to raise funds for a for themselves United States has been recognizing history and culture the commu­ Freshman tant because many nity. The goal National Leader­ the life they de­ and honoring the contributions of Latin American alive, even if we are of all of this is ship Conference. sire. Many stu­ Hispanic Americans in the country. countries are over­ far away from home. to recruit more "It is good to keep history and dents are in college to make their Anyone interested in learning more looked," Tino stat­ volunteers will­ culture alive, even if we are far away lives better, but it appears that some about the vast array of Hispanic cul­ ed. "It's important Father Jose Angon ing to learn from home." Students outside of the students are also in college to pay tures is encouraged to participate in that we recognize about Hispanic dinner have also been affected by respect to those who put down their events throughout all of Hispanic all countries." Al­ Immanuel Lutheran Church cultures and to National Hispanic Heritage month. foundations. The dinner is only a Heritage Month and throughout though the dinner help others be Freshman engineering student Jai­ small sample of the events that can the year. LIVE meets every Tues­ was a celebration of Mexico, Tino more sensitive." Despite the som­ me Guevara was willing to give his be expected from this year's Nation­ day at 9:15 p.m. in the Gandhi-King went on to say, ". . . It's more than ber topics, Father Angon appeared opinion on the entire celebration. al Hispanic Heritage Month. Center and will be hosting future just about Mexican heritage, but all hopeful and smiled when he saw "Basically, it's a month where we This year's celebration of His­ events such as Dias de los Muertos, Latin countries." the success of the dinner. "I am ex­ as Hispanics can come together; we panic heritage in the United States a Thanksgiving Potluck, Christmas The event was a celebration of cited to be a part of these events at all came from Spanish-speaking began Sept. 15 and will end Oct. 15. Posada and Cinco de Mayo. all Hispanic cultures, and the rest of Valparaiso University," he said. countries. We have to remember In the past, the celebration had been Contact Andrew Schrader at the night continued with an address "The number of Hispanics are what our parents or grandparents limited to only a week when Presi­ [email protected].

TECH TALK WITH JEFF Supposedly a solution to television, innovations continue with Googles latest creation: Google TV

the first "smart television," and the game or just check your email. Ap­ easily get Google TV. I watch as like a more elegant solution for my Logitech Revue is the first external plications are of the more exciting much on YouTube and Netflix as I lounging needs. One of the great ieff box that supports Google TV. features of Google TV. do on regular TV. Also, I don't have things about Google TV is that it is _____!__•_ There's no official word on how If you want to send a tweet while a DVR, so I miss a platform instead Torch Staff Writer much either of these devices costs, watching the latest episode of Glee, a lot of my favor­ of a product. I feel Google has done it again. This but I'm guessing they won't be you can do all of that on your TV, ite shows because The entire Internet that this is the way time, they've created a useful solu­ much more than the televisions al­ which also supports picture-in- I'm busy with to go for new ideas tion for television. ready out there. picture so you never miss a beat. other things. is on your TV, too, so because it allows Simply called Google TV, it eras­ So what does Google TV bring If you lose the remote as much as Major net­ there's no limit to people to use your es the line between broadcast tele­ that is so revolutionary? Instead of I do, Google TV brings an interest­ works are also new service on vision and the massive amounts of going to your TV Guide, you can ing twist. working with what you can do. their favorite de­ video online. Also, they bring intel­ simply search for the show you If you have an Android or iOS Google to pro­ vices. Take Netflix ligent search to your television. want. device, you can use that as your vide on-demand or Twitter as an Although it is not available yet, It does not matter where it is, remote control.Also, you can do content to Google TV users. HBO, example. You can use them on your it will be soon. It works by having Google TV will find it, whether it is a voice search if you're too lazy to TBS, TNT, CNN, Cartoon Network computer, your phone or several a "smart television" or by having an on TV now, any website later or you type in what show you want to see. and Adult Swim are all working on other ways. Google TV seems to be external box that plugs into your just want general information about If you don't care to pass the content available through this new taking that route. television.Simply put, your televi­ the show on IMDB. Home Shopping Network while you service. sion will have a direct connection The entire Internet is on your channel surf, you can bookmark Although I can hook my com­ The views expressed are those of to the Internet. Sony and Logitech TV, too, so there's no limit to what what channels you like and easily puter up to my TV, it's apparent that the writer and not necessarily those have already jumped on board with you can do. You can watch a game access them from the start. I think the two devices were never meant of The Torch. Contact Jeff Lange at Google TV. The Sony Internet TV is streaming on ESPN, play a flash that, for the right price, I would to work together. Google TV seems [email protected]. Friday, October 8, 2010 | The Torch [concepts] B5 A perspective on modern relationships

heart has a God shaped vacuum. Author describes We have this hunger and this need to connect with God. But I think sex and dating the natural impulse is to put a boy­ friend or a girlfriend in there, and I from a Christian feel like the only way you can have an ideal, optimal relationship is if viewpoint you have your relationship with God squared away and get your Sara Coulter fundamental core needs met by Torch Staff Writer God - need for love, need for secu­ rity, need for purpose and direction Rachel Pocock and power. Because if you look to Torch Staff Writer a boyfriend or girlfriend to fulfill that, you'll collapse the relationship, On Tuesday, Oct. 5, Valparaiso's you'll expect too much." Greek Intervarsity Christian Fel­ Meier said the fundamental lowship sponsored an event called needs of everyone's heart are "vacu­ "Sex and Dating." Mindy Meier, au­ ums." She noted that there is a God thor of "Sex and Dating: Questions vacuum and a people shaped vacu­ You Wish You Had Answers To," um. Boyfriends and girlfriends can't and member of Intervarsity Chris­ replace the "God shaped vacuum." tian Fellowship at the University of She asserted this by explaining the Illinois, led the discussion. necessity of the creation of Eve. God Meier has a Masters in counsel­ saw that everything was good in the ing and Christian psychology from Garden of Eden except that Adam Trinity Seminary, and she gave as was alone. "We were never intended to live life alone. God wants us to one of her main focuses for the eve­ Dan Lund / The Torch ning the question, "How can I un­ be in relationships; even if a person Mindy Meier, author of the book "Sex and Dating: Questions You Wish You Had Answers To," addresses the crowd. derstand that I have sexual longings, never gets married, they are intend­ but I want to be a spiritual person, ed to live in a community." too?" She aimed to give a Christian fire. An out-of-control forest fire is are not married to one another," are about sex as being communication, "I think it's very informative for perspective on sex to young adults not only destructive, but also it can forbidden. or a "wordless way to say I love you." those who are looking for an alter­ who live in a sex-saturated society. leave permanent damage. However, She went on to say "Our funda­ Sex also has "transforming" quali­ native to the social norm. It gives After an introduction, Meier fire can also be good and positive, mental understanding of ourselves ties Meier stated, explaining that you great ideas for staying sexually began by saying, "One of the chal­ but only if it is used correctly. Meier is that we are made by God. We are during sex, "we pull out of ourselves pure," said Justin Thompson-Gee, a lenges I think your generation faces stated, "Sex can be either a cause for God's handiwork and connect with junior at Valparaiso University. is that you have grown up in a sex­ joy or grievous heartache." and part of the another human "I liked the advice on dating. It ually-charged atmosphere. I mean, Meier gave the two stances that way he made us is Sex can be either a being" and it in­ helped me figure out how to have even when you're going to the. the Bible takes on sex and how it as sexual beings." volves a "mutu­ healthy relationships," said senior store and buying groceries, a nice can be used correctly and the ways And when God cause for joy or ality of saying I Valerie Mihich. The book was de­ wholesome thing to do, and as you it can be destructive like a forest made sexuality, grievous heartache want this to be signed in a question-answer format, check out there are all these maga­ fire. She cited Proverbs 5, where he gave purpose pleasurable for in order to make information more zines that bombard you with sexual Christians are told to channel their to the sexuality. Mindy Meier you." The final convenient to the reader. With this images." Meier described a huge passions into the person that one Meier named ob­ Author purpose for sex formatting, it would be easy for the problem as being that the sexually- is married to. Sex is portrayed as vious purposes Meier gave was a reader to read about the topics they charged culture this generation has beautiful in the Bible, when it takes of sex, such as "spiritual meta­ were interested in and gloss over grown up in has caused them to place within a marriage. pleasure, creation of new life and phor of our longing for God." others. become aware of sex earlier, but the However, Meier also mentioned an emotional release, but she also Meier further explained her "The book actually grew out of average marriage age is a lot later, the "prohibitions" the Bible places mentioned other specific uses. She metaphor of sex and our longing just spending hours talking to stu­ causing many teenagers to engage on sex, so that passions do not turn listed bonding as a purpose, saying for God when she talked about dents in coffee shops and talking in premarital sex. into raging and uncontrollable fires. that sex "acts as superglue in a re­ what college-age students struggle about different questions," Meier Meier talked about how sex in it­ Adulteration and fornication, which lationship" and that the chemicals with the most in regards to sex and said. self was not intended by God to be a Meier explained as "sexual inter­ that are released during sex actually dating, Meier said, "They are hun­ Contact Sara Coulter and Rachel bad or taboo thing, and equated it to course between two people who "bond" people. Meier also spoke gry for relationships. Every human Pocock at [email protected].

Across the Pond Long bus rides reveal Chinas popular music scene - international flair and unabashed American pop rock

through the main market in Xi'an, I saw, nestled among cheap brace­ ulia lets and incense sticks, Lady Gaga iRQWBRIDGE playing cards. With seven different Torch Staff Writer themes to choose from, should you feel the need to use a different one During the month I've spent for each day of the week. living in China, I like to think that And if that's not enough to I know at least a few things about convince you that Lady Gaga has Chinese pop culture. First, they completely captured the hearts of love Justin Bieber here. the Chinese people, about a week I'm not talking about a select ago on the bus an older business­ group of people. I'm talking every man's phone rang, and his ringtone? single person on the street. When "Summerboy." He wasn't even em­ I'm on the bus, that 20-something barrassed about it. What a man. guy over there in the skinny jeans I've also, obviously, heard a and artfully-tousled hair? Has a whole lot of Chinese-language mu­ Justin Beiber ring tone. That career sic while I've been in China. Some­ woman buying a chicken leg and what surprisingly, given the tense some tofu? She's singing along to political relationship between the 'Eenie Meenie' as it plays over the two countries, Taiwanese music is Photo Provided loudspeakers. extremely popular here, as is Tai­ Though famous for a physical Great Wall, China hosts a surprisingly varied and international music culture. At the very least, I would ven­ wanese television shows and mov­ ture to say that most people here ies, and the stars that go along with like Justin Bieber, and if not, at least them. thrown in to make an establish­ Although there's no one word tive - I may not like Celine Dion do not actively dislike him. His ap­ Perhaps this is to be expected, ment seem more hip. Some people that can adequately describe the very much, but when the Chinese peal must have something to do however, given that the two share describe current Chinese popular Chinese popular music scene, I woman sitting next to me groans with the adorable personality plus a common official language, which music as being like late-90's Ameri­ think "international" might be a when the Chinese equivalent of the flippy-hair (truly the ideal for could explain why I've seen the can music, except in Mandarin. start. In a single bus ride, it's not Celine Dion comes on the radio for every fashionable 15-30 year old same Taiwanese ballad crooner (Jay I, however, beg to differ. Yes, unusual to hear a Justin Bieber song the fifth time that bus ride, it makes man in China), but I think it's also Chou - google him) on the sides there are the occasional boy bands followed by a Korean song followed her seem a little more human, and the catchy songs with the relatively of more buses than I can possibly (which is a trend I highly recom­ by a Chinese pop ballad. the world a lot smaller. simple lyrics, and the general air of count. mend America bring back, by the While this can be jarring to innocence that he has. The majority of the music I hear way), but China also seems to have people who aren't used to listen­ The views expressed are those of On the opposite end of the spec­ in public is still homegrown Chi­ a vibrant indie and alternative com­ ing to music in anything other than the writer and not necessarily those trum, however, is another Chinese nese music, most of it of the pop va­ munity, much of which is starting to their native tongue, it also strangely of The Torch. Contact Julia Trow­ music favorite, Lady Gaga. Walking riety, with the occasional indie song gain recognition around the world. helps bring my world into perspec­ bridge at [email protected]. B6 [classifieds] The Torch | Friday, October 8, 2010 To Place a Classified Ad Meteorologist low-pressure system and all of the rainfall total of 10.33 inches on can end up affecting areas you never thought possible. 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"And a 'good morning' to you, too" 'We're gonna need a bigger porch" Friday, October 8 2010 | The Torch [review] B7 IAN RECOMMENDS Uncommon kimonos As good as quirky comedic romance gets vorite movie of his is "As Good As It Gets," starring Jack Nicholson and ian Helen Hunt, both of whom won Oscars for their performances. __ ftO&EEN. Torch Staff Writer Nicholson plays Melvin Udall, an obsessive-compulsive writer and Writer-director James L. Brooks a generally horrible person. The is the master of a particular type of movie explores Melvin's journey romantic comedy, the type in which from the lonely, miserable person you don't necessarily have warm he is, into somebody who is capable feelings toward the main characters, of kindness and love. but where you almost unwittingly This comes about when he is become involved anyway because forced to take care of his neigh­ the stories he presents are so inter­ bor Simon's dog Verdell (possibly esting, so bizarre and so real. My fa- the most adorable ugly dog you'll see on film) after Simon is beaten senseless in a robbery. As he warms What Do You up to the idea of caring for some­ body - human or not - he also be­ Recommend? gins to be made aware of his own love for Carol (Hunt), the waitress What Is your favorite at the restaurant he frequents. off-beat romance? What is so interesting about this movie is how easy Brooks doesn't Kelsey Herbert, make this a romance. Carol, despite Sophomore being the recipient of Melvin's fre­ Kayla Kutz/ The Torch "'Two Weeks Notice,' quent insensitivities, isn't complete­ Adjunct Professor Katherine Kuster wears a piece from her collection as she poses by the exhibit's other kimonos. because Sandra Bullock and ly sympathetic herself. She's a good Hugh Grant make such an woman who's been made bitter by entertaining and unlikely a hard life, and she often responds Japanese collection nos are, as Kuster put it, "tradition- in the Midwest would think of pair." in such a way that doesn't make her bound, conservative and frankly - wearing today, with colors that circumstances any better. rather dull." The focus of the exhibit surely would never match and Hannah Bloomquist, Nevertheless, the movie is very featured at Brauer was not on the traditional $5,000 designs that would be classified Sophomore funny and full of lines that seem to custom-made kimono, but instead as otherworldly. "My favorite off-beat TV hit the concept of "love" right on the Coffee Hour on the Taisho kimono. That's exactly what they are, show is Monk - it's very head, from Melvin's admission that Taisho era kimonos represent a as it turns out - "otherworldly." entertaining and Monk is Carol makes him want to be a better Amelia Boggess "new and energetic era" of Japan. The kimonos on display, just a quirky and witty without man, to his satisfaction in the fact Torch Staff Writer These everyday garments featured small selection from Kuster's even trying." that he's the one person who gets bold colors and patterns that quick­ impressive collection of around that Carol is the greatest person in What started out as a woman's ly became the fashion. Made with 60, are a key to another world. PatSlattery, sophomore the world. It makes the movies title personal fashion collection blos­ silk considered "defective" by the That's what makes the exhibit "'Burn After Reading,' seem pretty spot-on. somed into an art collection that high-class custom kimono makers, such a treat - to be able to see because it has really dry hu­ The views expressed are those of would span the years, bringing the Taisho kimono was affordable something so far from the famil­ mor and it is very shocking the writer and not necessarily those Japanese culture past and present to for all. iar and known. and surprising." of The Torch. Contact Ian Roseen at light on the walls of Valparaiso Uni­ Kuster described how the kimo­ Despite the lack of coffee at torch@valpo. edu. versity's Brauer Art Museum walls. nos were made with dyed silk and the "coffee hour," people seemed Katherine Kuster, an adjunct hand-decaled designs, "a blending enthralled. "I thought it was professor of Japanese History at of traditional Japanese elements fabulous," said senior Rebecca VU, took the podium Wednesday with modern sensibilities." Made Shoemaker who attended the evening to introduce her exhibit at "a time when Japan was reach­ event for course credit. "I think "Everyday Art: Casual Kimono ing over to the West... these styles that everyone was impressed by from Mid-2oth Century Japan" were reflected in Japanese artwork them, even though it's a culture during the Students Coffee Hour at of that day... It was a really marvel­ that's so different from ours. It the Brauer. ous period of international interest makes me want to wear kimo­ Kuster, who received her Mas­ and enthusiasm." nos." ters from University of Washing­ Using tradition, mixed with a Kuster's kimono exhibit will ton in Japan Studies, began her ki­ little westernization, the results be showing along side "Heeding mono collection with the view that were amazing. These kimonos were the Voice of Heaven: Sadao Wa- she would be able to wear them. It used to identify everything from tanabe Biblical Stencil Prints" wasn't until she got a little taste of the seasons to the age of the wearer in the Brauer through Nov. 19. the history behind the kimonos that and her marriage status and, on oc­ Stop by and allow yourself to be her interest was piqued. casion, even her mood. transported to another world. No longer the staple day-to-day The styles of kimonos exhibited Contact Amelia Boggess at wear of Japan, modern-day kimo­ are far from anything a person here [email protected]. 'Easy A* easily makes the grade

her that have been circulating. A scheme is conjured up to High school rumor They all started with a lie she told continue Olive's reputation as her best friend Rhiannon (Alyson "easy" and put an end to the ru­ inspires hilarious Michalka), saying she lost her vir­ mor of her classmate, Brandon ginity to a college guy. Sharing the (Dan Byrd) being "gay." There is antics in teen film details in the bathroom, Olive is ac­ an amusing scene where the two cidentally overheard by the school's jump on a bed to make it sound less-than-angelic "Jesus freak," Mar­ as if they had sex at a party. ianne (Amanda Bynes). The camera Guys who are obese, ugly or cassie zooms around unlikely to ever the school's cam­ get a girl seek Torch Staff Writer pus, showing how It reminded me how out Olive im­ In high school, most students instantly a rumor lucky I am to be out mediately after­ were required to read "The Scarlet can travel to (lit­ of high school. ward, requesting Letter." The book was about Hester erally, it seems in a favor similar to Prynne, who committed adultery this case) every­ what she did for with a minister and was forced to one. This part of the movie was a their friend Brandon. stitch a red "A" on all her clothing. I little obnoxious, but it definitely got The movie then spiraled out assume not everyone has a connec­ the point across. of control when a guy thinks she is tiple shocking "she was with him?" ten because it reminded me of how tion to the dry 17th century book, Olive embraced the change from actually having sex for money and moments that nobody saw coming. lucky I am to be out of high school. but every young adult can relate to invisible to infamous. Ironically, her tries to rape her, Marianne's boy­ The movie came full circle back to "Easy A" was released on Sept. 17, the 21st century movie "Easy A," in­ English class was reading "The Scar­ friend gets chlamydia and blames Olive falsifying all the rumors. 2010 and has a runtime of 92 min­ spired by "The Scarlet Letter." let Letter," leading Olive to embroi­ Olive and Olive finds out Mari­ Overall, "Easy A" was a hilari­ utes. It is rated PG-13, despite exces­ It begins with Olive (Emma der a red "A" on lingerie and wear anne's boyfriend really contracted ous depiction of how exaggerated sive cursing and sexual content of a Stone), a typical oddball girl who them to school for the remainder the disease from the school's guid­ rumors can be in high school. It rated-R fashion. used to be invisible to her peers and of the movie. A consistent scantily ance counselor. teaches a good message that people The views expressed are those of who spends Friday nights playing clad protagonist cheapens the real­ I appreciated the movie's web should not believe every rumor be­ the writer and not necessarily those with her dog, talking on her web­ ism since no high school would al­ of characters all being tied to each cause it can ruin reputations. This of The Torch. Contact Cassie Cox at cam to explain all the rumors about low anyone to wear corsets. other. This gave the audience mul- movie is probably one of my top [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, October 8, 2010 B8 "The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are a&e transformed." - Carl Jung WARMING THE HEART "Almost, Maine" has cold climes, hot performances Jacob Bieber Torch Staff Writer

"Almost, Maine," a play writ­ ten by John Cariani and directed by Valparaiso University Theater Department Chair Lee E Orchard, opened this Wednesday to a very lively audience. The play does not focus in on any two people, but in­ stead it attempts to paint an image of a town where love is almost in the air. The cast did a wonderful job of stitching together a story that at first glance seems disconnected. "Almost, Maine" is distinct from probably any other play you have seen in that it does not seem to have a plot that is centered around any one or two main character(s). Instead, it is a series of nine "skits" that take place at various places in Almost, a township in Maine, but all at the same time (as shown by the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, shining bril­ liantly at the end of each scene). The production is not your ev­ eryday love story - each scene does not end in the way you expect with the characters deciding to stay to­ Austin Hill / The Torch gether forever, and that exact lack Rachel Krueger points something out to Nick Curatolo in one of the many one-on-one scenes of "Almost, Maine." of resolution leaves you hungry un­ til the play's resolving conclusion. This hunger links all of the scenes Following them was "Her Heart" funny scene featuring Micaela together as the audience becomes with Max Hinders and Angela Hen­ Johnston and Mike Melvin. Melvin more and more invested in waiting dricks. While the prologue may played a very unique type of char­ for a happy ending. have introduced the tone, this scene acter, and did it very well. The set was wonderfully con­ introduced several crucial motifs. The final scene of act one, "Get­ structed, presenting a soothing The most significant of which is ting It Back," with Erin R. Doherty view of a barren winter wilderness the Aurora Borealis, or as the play and Nick Curatolo, put me in stitch­ and giving the image of a blank slate would have us know, "the lanterns es. There was an amazing chemistry that the actors are about to color. the dead carry so they can find between the actors and they both The difficult part in reviewing heaven." The characters were also knew how to keep the audience in­ this play is that while the play is well done, bringing the audience terested, even when they were not connected by theme, each scene is farther into the world of "Almost, saying anything. effectively new. Two new characters Maine." The production is very good and come out and do their own thing "Sad and Glad" followed with very well done. The actors and ac­ that the next scene will promptly Joe Campbell, Rachel Krueger and tresses do a wonderful job of por­ ignore. So, instead of giving you an Erin R. Doherty. While the whole traying their characters. It is recom­ overall judgment of the play, here play was very good, this scene really mended if you are in the mood for a are some little reviews from scenes impressed me. What surprised me romantic comedy where, while love in act one. even more was that this was Camp­ at first site is possible, it does not The prologue, played by George bell's first production; he is amazing. come easily. Spohrer III and Ali McLaughlin, The whole scene had a unique pace If the opening play of the school masterfully sets the tone for the to it that had proper stress but kept year is this good, I wait for the next rest of the production - a play that, things moving. Doherty also shone, production with baited breath. while it has humor, is not just going even though she had a smaller part. Contact Jacob Bieber at torch@ Austin Hill / The Torch to be a bunch of easy laughs. "This Hurts" was a quirky and valpo.edu. Every scene introduced two new characters and new chances at romance. Melancholy inspiration at Wordfest Sherod Santos' Describing this Wordfest event Fall/Winter 2003-2004 issue. poetry, "The Intricated Soul: New the American Academy of Arts and as great would be an understate­ One of his three poems in the is­ and Selected Poems," was a testa­ Letters. ment. The effectiveness of Santos' sue was "The Black Corsage," which ment to the astounding effects of A previous collection of poems, poetry inspires at powerful, restless poetic imagina­ included the fol­ his poetic imagi­ "The Pilot Star Elegies," was a fi­ tion is evident in all of the passages lowing excerpt: To this ungloved nation. nalist for both the National Book literary symposium he read Sept. 30. "To this ungloved Santos is a Award and The New Yorker Book Santos' demeanor and his cloth­ handshake I handshake I hope Zena Simmons professor of Eng­ Award. His other honors include an ing choice produced a melancholy hope extends / extends / Beyond the lish at the Univer­ Academy Award in Literature from Torch Staff Writer effect on the audience. What every­ Beyond the one one unkindness you sity of Missouri the American Academy of Arts one found so surprising was that unkindness you - Columbia. He and Letters, the B.F. Connors Long Poet Sherod Santos brought Santos did not enjoy conducting won't forgive / won't forgive/ My un­ holds a doctorate Poem Prize from Paris Review and subdued beauty to the Mueller Hall readings. A member of the audi­ My undying my dying my reader my in the arts which the Poetry Society of America's Lyr­ Refectory at a reading jointly spon­ ence prompted Santos with a ques­ reader my sweet he received from ic Poetry Prize. sweet revenge. sored by Wordfest and the Christ tion, asking how he enjoyed read­ revenge." Santos the University This past Wordfest event showed College symposium series. ings. He said that he did not like here charms the Sherod Santos of Utah in 1982. students Santos' wide range of writ­ Wordfest is a yearly arrangement being social. He also explained that reader with his From 1990 to 1997, ing techniques and hopefully in­ of readings, lectures and discussions he would go for months without vivid imagina­ Poet Santos served as spired them to utilize their imagi­ by writers of poetry, drama, fiction talking to anyone besides his wife. tion even while external examin­ nation and allow the poet inside of and more. Every school year, pro­ This event was not the first time describing something as dark as re­ er and poet-in-residence at the Po­ them to be revealed. fessional writers present their work that Santos has graced the campus. venge as being beautiful. ets' House in Portmuck, Northern to students in hopes of enhancing He was a featured poet in the Val­ Santos is the author of six books Ireland, and in 1999 he received an Contact Zena Simmons at torch@ students' writing abilities. paraiso Poetry Review from the of poetry. His most recent book of Award for Literary Excellence from valpo.edu.