FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012

Valparaiso University's 2007-2011 Indiana Student Newspaper College Weekly of the Year THE RESULTS ARE IN

volved with the senate. I look for­ on campus feel comfortable com­ Caleb Steele electedwar d to working with him, espe­ ing to the senate with their prob­ cially with addressing his concerns lems. While Whitehead stood be­ Vice President for with diversity," Steele said. hind Jackson's campaign during Jackson does indeed plan to this election, she also agreed with VU student body stay active in senate and looks for­ Steele's belief of making the senate ward to working with Steele next more approachable to students. Emily Hardesty year. Concerns about diversity in Alex Danford, sophomore art Torch Staff Writer the senate and awareness of issues and English double major, pre­ off campus are just a few matters ferred Steele's approach to the Vice With a vote of 142-115, junior that Jackson plans to address in President candidacy. senator Caleb Steele won the elec­ student senate meetings next year. "I voted for Caleb because he tion for Student Body Vice Presi­ "Although I came up short in has good qualifications. I like what dent. Now that the reality of the the election, I still plan on attack­ he wants to do with the senate," results have set in, Steele is more ing the issues I raised while cam­ Danford said. than ready for next semester when paigning," Jackson said. Danford supports Steele's wish his role as Vice President begins. Jackson may even run for a of increased communication be­ Next year, Steele wants to get position on the Executive Board tween students, student organi­ to work as soon as school com­ again in the future. zations, administration and the mences, implementing minor "It is quite possible that I'll be student senate. As a member of changes in the Student Senate. running again. I'll have a full year the Union Programming Council, His first plan of action on the under my belt and will have an Danford understands why there is Executive Board will be to train even better sense of how things a need for more communication the senators how to do their jobs operate," Jackson said. between student organizations properly. Steele agrees with next Both candidates for the Student and the senate. Danford believes year's Student Body President Ben Senate election were supported the senate has done a poor job at Macy's belief that senators need to by many of Valparaiso Univer­ communicating on campus and be trained more and taught what it sity's ^students. One supporter of hopes Steele will keep his word to means to be a senator. Jackson's was Ora Whitehead, se­ invoke change next year. Steele hopes he gets the chance nior social work major and fellow Both Whitehead and Danford to work with minority senator member of VU's Black Student were first-time voters in last week's Darryl Jackson, the runner-up Organization. Whitehead fully election. Whitehead felt compelled candidate in the election, in the supported Jackson's intentions of to support her fellow member of future. making the Student Senate more "I hope he does remain in­ diverse and making minorities See Results, page A3

Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch Caleb Steele was officially elected Student Body Vice President. Steele hopes to still work with runner-up Darryl Jackson in the future decisions of the student body. Phi Delta Theta recruiting on campus

Theta will also be awarding three Greek organization $500 scholarships to VU students. According to Wolfley, Phi Delta returns seeking to Theta currently has eight official "re-founding fathers" to lead the establish strong fraternity into the next stage of recognition. They are looking to foothold at VU recruit at least 25 people before the year is over. Kristen Menke "My personal goal is to be at 40 Torch Staff Writer by the end of the semester," Wolfley said. Phi Delta Theta fraternity is in After May 9, Phi Delta Theta will the process of making a comeback become what is called a "colony." on campus. Phi Delta Theta repre­ Wolfley refers to the colony stage sentatives will be on campus until as a "fraternity on training wheels." May 9 to spread the word about They will be recognized on a proba­ the fraternity and recruit potential tionary basis by IFC (Interfraternity members. Council) and have officers, bylaws, "Our goal is to get Phi Delta a budget and begin hosting events. Theta's name as viral as possible on "About this time next year, Stephanie Krebs / The Torch campus," said Robert Wolfley, Phi they'll hopefully be a full-fledged Delta Theta Expansion Leadership chapter," Wolfley said. Consultant. Wolfley believes the student re­ word has gotten around quickly," pus because both the university the Greek community and the sta­ Phi Delta Theta is reaching out ception to Phi Delta Theta's pres­ Wolfley said. "It's been a long time and the fraternity have a "similar tus quo." to various departments, giving so­ ence has been positive and that since a fraternity or sorority has philosophy of planning ahead" and "Phi Delta Theta can bring a lot rority presentations to ask for refer­ many students are curious about come on to campus." are working on strategic plans for of unique ideas," Wolfley said. rals and answering student ques­ the new fraternity. Wolfley also believes that Phi their futures. Wolfley also hopes tions about the fraternity. Phi Delta "For how small the campus is, Delta Theta is a good fit for cam­ that Phi Delta Theta can "challenge See Recruitment, page A3

Index A&E B7 Features B3 Opinions A7 The Torch "We will strive increasingly to Announcements A2 Flicker A7 Sports A9 On Guard for 96 Years quicken the public's sense of civic duty." - The Athenian Oath Calendar B2 National News A6 Weather B6 Volume 105 :: Issue 25 The Torch | Friday, April 13, 2012 Campus News A2 Campus Announcements We've got ^

Relay for Life VU covered The annual Relay for Life event will be held from 6 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday in the ARC. Teams can sign up atrelayforlife.org/valparaisouniversityin.

UPC Spring Concert Tickets for UPC's Spring Concert are now on sale for VU students. The concert will feature a performance by Gym Class Heroes. The Spring Concert will take place from 9 p.m. page until 12 a.m. Apr. 20 in the Union Ballrooms. Tickets can be purchased at the Union Welcome Desk for $5 with a VU stu­ dent ID.

SALT 5K Run SALT will host a 5K run Apr. 21 starting at the Chapel of the Resurrection. The proceeds from the run will go toward Kenya Dig It: A Well for Wellness, a project which aims to build a well at a hospital in Kenya. SALT's goal is to reach $14,000 by the end of their campaign. For more information, visit valpo.edu/chapel/salt.

PRSSA Events The Public Relations Student Society of America will spon­ sor "Downtown Connection" all day Apr. 21 in select stores in downtown Valparaiso. Students are encouraged to explore downtown Valparaiso's local businesses and bring their VU student ID to receive the discounts. PRSSA will host "Get Heard" at 7 p.m. Apr. 25 in the Union Ballroom B. Student organizations and individual students are both invited to learn about public relations and what PRS­ SA has to offer. PRSSA will host a "Bust It Up Party" at 5:30 p.m. Apr. 29 at the Union Terrace. Students are welcome to come and learn about the benefits of joining PRSSA.

WVUR Interview with President Heckler WVUR will hold an End-of-the-Semester interview with President Mark Heckler May 2. Students are invited to sub­ mit any questions they might have for Heckler in the inter­ view. Questions can be emailed to Mandi Rathjen at Amanda. [email protected] and should include your name, year and major.

Study Abroad Applications Applications for the Fall 2012 Semester study abroad pro­ grams are still being accepted. Early acceptance applications for the Spring 2013 Semester study abroad programs are also still being accepted. For more information, contact the Office of International Programs [email protected].

Phi Delta Theta Leadership Opportunity Phi Delta Theta Fraternity is currently in the process of re-colonizing its chapter at Valparaiso University. Interested students have the opportunity to assist in the creation of a fra­ ternity as a Re-Founding Father. For more information visit www.futurephidelt.org or contact Phi Delta Theta at bwolf- [email protected].

corrections clarifications Kathleen VanGNder / The Torch The Torch corrects its mistakes. If you see Freshman Jon Hill participates in "One Day Without Shoes" Tuesday. Students around campus walked around without shoes for a day to something you believe is a factual error, contact support TOM's shoes, a charitable business dedicated to providing shoes for those in need of footwear. Editor in Chief Rachael Battista at [email protected].

At 9:22 a.m., officers responded to the area At 4:46 p.m., a professor reported that The student that caused the damage was loading dock are: of Heritage Hall for a report of a suspicious his vehicle had been hit by an unknown located. The officer notices he was injured, report ot damage male in the parking lot. Officers made con- vehicle in Lot 60. There were no known Valparaiso Fire/Rescue responded. The report was taken. tact with the male at Freeman and Garfield injuries, and a report was taken pending student did go to the hospital, and the case Streets. During the course of speaking with further investigation. was forwarded to the Dean. 10"43 the subject, it was determined that he had 'Hit and Run vehicle crashes happen often, provided a false name to officers and was At 10:52 p.m., an officer and Valparaiso April 6 help stop and fight these crimes. Report any in possession of drug paraphernalia. The Fire/Rescue responded to the Chapel of At 3:50 p.m., an officer and Valparaiso Fire/ information you have on any hit-and-run subject was arrested. the Resurrection for a report of a student Rescue responded to the VU Intramural vehicle crashes. Call VUPD 464-5430- The Torch | Friday, April 13, 2012 Campus News A3 Army Court of Appeals visits VU

Next, the defendant gave a 30-min- Law school hosts ute argument followed by a short rebuttal from the appellant. oral argument to In a typical court case, the au­ dience would then be asked to rise educate students as the judges exited the courtroom. However, this argument was an ed­ Katja Krasnovsky ucational opportunity that allowed Torch Staff Writer a Q&A following the trial. "It gives the students a chance Valparaiso University recently to hear the case and the arguments welcomed the United States Army and be a part of all of that," said Court of Criminal Appeals to the Nicole Skinner, Associate Director Law School to discuss the case in of Marketing Communications at an oral argument setting. VU. The Army Court of Criminal Skinner was also involved with Appeals was not, however, the first distributing the press releases legal system to visit VU. Every throughout the city of Valparaiso. year, the Indiana Supreme Court Sims also shared that the mili­ and the Indiana Court of Appeals tary law system is paternalistic, returns to the Law School to hold meaning that once an individual oral arguments. has a Court Marshall conviction, According to Colonel Martin their record of trial is reviewed by Sims, Senior Judge for Panel Four someone with the defense appel­ of Army Court of Criminal Ap­ lant division and reviewed by court peals, they received an invitation unless they specifically request from Dean Jay Conison ofthe Law that it not be reviewed. Military School upon learning more about law differs from that in the civilian Katja Krasnovsky / The Torch the outreach program that the world because it is required to ac­ The Army Court of Appeals judges answer questions following the discussion of the court case. Army is a part of. They were invit­ tually file an appeal. ed to hold a discussion on the VU "The reason I like to do these campus in a very similar sense that outreach oral arguments is be­ country, provides a fundamental cate General's Corps (JAG Corps). so for their wonderful hospitality," the Indiana Court of Appeals and cause I'm personally very proud of purpose in that they go around the Therefore, the reception allotted Squires added. Supreme Court hold arguments. our system, and I enjoy showing United States and allow the civil­ the opportunity to inform those Skinner added that she believed "We received an invitation, and others how the system functions," ian populous to see an argument about the JAG Corps and the op­ the oral argument went very well it is one of the law schools that we Sims said. "I think the best way to in progress. portunity to see the military justice and everything rolled out smooth­ had not been to before, and we see that is by seeing an actual case." "The real reason we go out is to system in action. ly. However, she also shared that wanted to come out and experi­ That being said, one of the pur­ let the world see what we do," said While the outcome ofthe trial is since the Army Court of Criminal ence Valpo," Sims said. poses behind this discussion being Malcolm H. Squires, Jr., Clerk of months away from a final decision, Appeals travels all over the coun­ The case being discussed was held at VU is to provide and educa­ Court/Judicial Advisor. both Sims and Squires showed ex­ try, they will not return for sev­ that of United States v. Coleman. tional opportunity to the students The oral argument was held in citement and gratitude toward VU eral years. They will continue to The three judges entered the court­ of the Law School. It provides a the Tabor Auditorium at the Law and a chance to experience the educate future lawyers all over the room as the audience members chance for students to the appel­ School and following the debate campus. Sims shared that VU was country. were asked, "All rise." The appel­ lant advocacy in action. "Project was an intimate reception where a beautiful campus while Squires lant was given 30 minutes to share Outreach," the reference name to the students were able to confront was thankful for the hospitality. Contact Katja Krasnovsky at their view and opinions ofthe case. the discussions held all over the the members of the Judge Advo­ "I would like to thank Valparai­ [email protected].

Recruitment, from page Al Phi Delta Theta had a different the recruitment process, mainly tential members before Phi Delta Rufo's mind changed after he outlook. through word-of-mouth referrals. Theta came to campus this week. began researching Phi Delta Theta. Among Phi Delta Theta's re- "I feel like Phi "All you need "It's gonna be a good group of "It's all positive," Rufo said. "I founding fathers are junior Joshua Delta Theta is to do is give them guys," Sisley said. "We will end up felt like Phi Delta Theta wanted Sisley and freshman Peter Rufo. very big on char­ I didn't think I was a little nudge and helping the Greek community be­ guys who had all aspects of their Both Sisley and Rufo believe that acter and making the typical frat boy. I let them think," cause it's new." life together." Phi Delta Theta is different from sure their image Rufo said. Sisley had attended rush events Wolfley will be conducting un­ the fraternities currently estab­ is right here," didn't think frat boy Sisley has his freshman year, but didn't renew official interviews with potential lished on campus. Rufo said. "They life was for me. been interested interest in fraternity life until he members to "make sure it's a good "I feel like most of the other accept everybody in Phi Delta heard about Phi Delta Theta. Rufo, fit." fraternities are kind of the same," who's willing to Peter Rufo Theta since he on the other hand, didn't think he'd "There's no real time period, Sisley said. achieve a higher heard of their re­ ever join a fraternity. pressure or date that they need to Freshman Rufo felt that most fraternities level." turning last year. "I didn't think I was the typical join by," Wolfley said. only accept people with similar Both Sisley He was in charge frat boy. I didn't think frat boy life Contact Kristen Menke at majors or personality types, and and Rufo have been helping with of gathering a small group of po­ was for me," Rufo said. [email protected].

Results, from page Al to vote in last year's election and organizations. ford said. plied for senate positions. There are did not know when they were held. "I'm more involved this year Compared to the most recent currently a large number of open the BSO and also wanted to "leave This year, Danford is much more being a part of UPC, and being in­ contested election in the 2010-2011 positions in the Student Senate: a mark at Valpo" before she gradu­ involved on campus, causing her volved in other organizations has academic year, this year's election three senior seats, two junior seats, ates in May. Danford, on the other to care more about affairs on really made me care more about the saw a much lower voter turnout. two sophomore seats, three at large hand, said she never felt the need campus dealing with student issues that senate deals with," Dan­ Two years ago, 739 students turned seats, one international seat and out to vote for Student Body Presi­ three minority seats. Any student dent and Vice President. This year, can apply for a Student Senate posi­ however, only 257 students showed tion online and can talk to Student up to vote, a 65 percent drop. Body President Ben Macy for fur­ Elections for student body sena­ ther details. tors were scheduled to be held next Tuesday, but this election was can­ Contact Emily Hardesty at celed when not enough people ap­ torch@valpo. edu.

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Students lined up in the Chapel View Lounge to cast their votes for the student body elections. The voter turnout this year The ballot students used to vote for the candidates for Student Body President was significantly lower than it has been in years past. and Vice President. A4 Campus News The Torch | Friday, April 13, 2012 Restrictions set on fraternity pledging

ple probably cannot balance the Sports programs in tight schedule of events that comes with pledging to a fraternity in con­ VU limit ability for junction with the numerous foot­ ball games and practices until they men to join Greek have learned better time manage­ ment skills. Life organizations Dale Carlson, the coach of the Crusaders football team, declined Ryan Connelly to comment on the issue, only con­ Torch Staff Writer firming that this is indeed a team Although football season is long rule. over for the year, some members Pando believes that waiting un­ of the Valparaiso University foot­ til sophomore year to pledge was a ball team are still feeling one of the good decision. negative effects of playing the game "I'm good with balancing my they love. time out, so it's not really an issue According to a team rule, fresh­ for me now (as a sophomore)," he men football players are not allowed said. to pledge to any fraternities until This policy limiting freshman the spring semester athletes' abilities to of their sophomore pledge to fraterni­ years. As a freshman you ties is not limited Micheal Pando, to football players, a sophomore mem­ come in, and you however. Various ber of the football need to manage restrictions and team, just recently your time better. persuasions exist completed pledg­ on multiple teams Stephanie Krebs / The Torch ing to the Sigma Pi Micheal Pando in order to keep fraternity on cam­ students in line Sophomore pus. with their studies. "I encountered no opposition to ing)," he explained. that dissuade athletes from pledg­ Pando says that Such restric­ joining a fraternity," he said. Ryan Moore, head coach for ing. He also said that he was unsure he understands the utility of the tions are not totally universal, how­ Loria described how all athletic VU's men's track team, was not about other coaches' policies re­ rule because freshman often enter ever. Eric Loria, a freshman electri­ teams have minimum GPA require­ available for comment about frater­ garding this issue. colleges and universities without cal engineering major and runner ments, but said that track and field nity recruitment or study hours. Tracy Woodson, VU baseball a complete understanding of time for the VU cross country team and operates differently from other Bryce Drew, head coach of the coach, and James Dougherty, VU management. track and field teams, said that he sports like football, in that it does VU men's basketball team, said that men's tennis coach, were both con­ "As a freshman you come in, and has not witnessed such restrictions. not require minimum study hours the basketball team also does not tacted, but unavailable for com­ you need to manage your time bet­ He is currently pledging to the Sig­ for its athletes. have such a restriction. ment. ter," he said. ma Phi Epsilon fraternity without "We don't have study tables or "We do not have any rules about Contact Ryan Connelly at torch@ He understands that some peo­ incident. any hours we have to fill (study­ it," he said, in reference to policies valpo.edu. Freshmen debate drinking age in Indiana

Wormer tells the character Floun­ state's federal highway appropria­ age. The question was not answered ing would be ceased, and with the Students take sides der that "fat, drunk and stupid is tion for a minimum of five years. due to the one-minute time con­ education system in place, experi­ no way to go through life ..." The During the cross examination, straint. ence would be gained from the situ­ in Christ College pro team looked into why, at 21, the con side pointed out that, ac­ A final speech was given by both ation, leading to a healthier, safer does that young adult then have the cording to the Centers for Disease sides trying one last time to con­ environment. activity to deliver maturity to begin to drink? They Control and Prevention (CDC) sta­ vince the audience in their favor. The winner was decided at the argued that this age limit is seen as tistics, 90 percent of drinking under The final question for the con side end of the debate when the audi­ opinions on topic an awkward three-year gap where the age of 20 is binge drinking. asked if it is it so important that 18 ence walked through either the pro these teenagers, many in college, During the cross examination, it year olds are allowed to drink that door or the con door to show their Ian Macdonald are not allowed to drink when stu­ was brought up that many underage we are willing to risk higher deaths, support for that team. The con side Torch Staff Writer dents just a couple years older than consumers get injured from alcohol accidents and a loss of budget? The won 57-45. them are able to do so. poisoning because they are scared pros then concluded that if the age Contact Ian Macdonald at One question that has been "How is it that someone mature to go to a hospital in case they get was lowered to 18, the illegal drink­ [email protected]. long-debated nationally is whether enough to fight for their country or in trouble and are scared of los­ to lower the drinking age. This past get married is not mature enough ing privileges, sports opportu­ Tuesday, Christ College freshmen to purchase or consume alcohol?" nities and other things due to a debated lowering the drinking age Will Olson, the first speaker for simple night of drinking. How­ to 18 in Indiana. Each side had 11 the pro side said. Young adults are ever, many college campuses are debaters with a captain for each not taught what their limits are or trying to counteract this prob­ side. The captain of the pro side, how to control themselves when it lem. For example, IU students Accounts Receivable/ aruging to lower the drinking age, comes to drinking. are given a class to take instead was Kaitlyn Spaudie, and the cap­ "We must ask ourselves, 'What of losing their privileges. tain of the con side was Amanda is more important: Age or knowl­ The second con speech and Payroll/Bookkeeper Master. Two eight-minute speeches edge?'" Olson said. final persuasive speech was from both the pro and con teams The con side presented the given next. It was stated that the were given, and after each speech, Choose Responsibility Program. common understanding is that the opposing side was allowed a This program is a venue for ex­ Europe has a lower drinking NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY one-minute cross-examination. Fi­ perimenting with the 18-year-old age and fewer drinking prob­ nally, both pro and con were given drinking age. Although the nation­ lems. According to them, this one closing speeches. al drinking age is 21, the state has argument does not hold under The opening speech from the the right to impose an 18-year-old scrutiny. Europe has higher pro side came from the famous drinking age, although they would death rates than America for movie Animal House, where Dean lose 10 percent ofthe budget for the liver disease in teens less than 18. However, since this is an 18 Salary Commensurate, or older issue, it has no hold to the current argument. However, and takes little of your time in 1999, New Zealand lowered their age to 18 and saw a 19 per­ cent increase in male and 51 per­ cent female drunk driving. The country also saw the effects of Requirements: the trickle down factor during Should be computer literate a time when the drinking age is lowered to 18, and younger peo­ Must be efficient and dedicated ple were able to get their hands on alcohol too. For the final cross examina­ tion, the pro side pointed out that the charts showed effects on 15 and 16 year olds, and if the trickle-down effect were such a big problem, then alcohol would Please send resume to: Steve Booth / The Torch be a problem in and of itself not [email protected] Christ College Freshmen students debated whether to lower the drinking age. just for the lowered drinking The Torch | Friday, April 13, 2012 World News A5 Sudan, South Sudan on brink of war from the peace talks Wednesday. Government still Leaders of each side on Thurs­ day accused the other of wanting continues to bomb war. South Sudan President Salva civillianSy will not Kiir told parliament that he would not withdraw forces from Heglig, attend UN summit saying that his country had been acting in self-defense after air and Robyn Dixon ground attacks from Sudan. McClatchy-Tribune News Service Kiir also threatened that South Sudanese forces would take control JOHANNESBURG - Sudan and ofthe disputed area of Abyei, which South Sudan teetered dangerously is occupied by Sudan, and demand­ on the edge of war Thursday after ed that the UN. pressure Sudan South Sudan refused to withdraw to abandon the region. He said he its troops from a disputed border did not want to see South Sudan area despite calls to do so by the plunged back into meaningless war, United Nations and African Union. but that the country should prepare Sudan, furious about South for it if Sudan repudiated the peace Sudan's seizure a day earlier of its talks. most important oil field in the town "I always say we will not take of Heglig, bombed a bridge outside the people of South Sudan back to the South Sudan oil town of Bentiu, war, but if we are being aggressed killing one civilian and wounding like this we will have to defend our­ four, officials said. selves," he said. "I am appealing to The fighting between the two na­ the citizens of the Republic of Su­ tions was the worst since South Su­ dan, especially the mothers, not to MCT dan seceded from the north in July allow their children to be dragged People from the Nuba Mountains in Sudan hide under boulders to escape from government bombing in April 2012. The war after a January 2011 independence into a meaningless war." between the rebels in Sudan's Nuba Mountains - most of which are African Christians or animists - and the Arab Muslim referendum. The deepening conflict Sudanese President Omar Has­ government of Sudanese President Omar al Bashir in Khartoum has raged for decades. threatens to dash peace talks to un­ san Ahmed Bashir said war was ravel the tangle of disputes between possible because of decisions made the two neighbors, which engaged by South Sudan. forces back, raising the threat of a who described a call from Ban. "He accusing its neighbor of arming and in two decades of civil war ending "Our brothers in South Sudan return to full-scale war. gave me an order that 'I'm ordering supporting the rebels. in 2005. have chosen the path of war, imple­ The African Union and UN. you to immediately withdraw from Last week South Sudan claimed With much of the region's oil in menting plans dictated by foreign called on South Sudan to withdraw Heglig.' I said, 'I'm not under your to have shot down a Sudanese fight­ South Sudan and the only pipeline parties who supported them during its troops. U.N. Secretary-General command.'" er jet after two Sudanese war planes to port routed through Sudan, the the civil war," Bashir told reporters. Ban Ki-moon has called for a presi­ South Sudan's invasion fol­ bombed South Sudan's oil fields. two countries have been at logger­ "War is not in the interest of either dential summit to end hostilities. lows several cases of Sudanese war Sudan denied that a plane was shot heads over how to split the oil reve­ South Sudan or Sudan but, unfortu­ Kiir told parliament that there planes bombing South Sudanese oil down. nue, how much South Sudan should nately, our brothers in the South are had been several international ap­ wells in recent months, as well as Both sides have been talking of pay in oil transit fees and how the thinking neither of the interests of peals to him to command his forces bombings of border areas. Fighting war for months, as peace talks have border should be drawn. Efforts to Sudan or of South Sudan." to leave Heglig. between Sudan's forces and rebels foundered and the key issues of oil resolve the differences have all but Sudan vowed to mobilize its "Last night I never slept because loyal to South Sudan has been rag­ revenue sharing and the border collapsed since Sudan withdrew army to swiftly drive South Sudan's of the telephone calls," said Kiir, ing along the border, with Sudan have remained unresolved.

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of Law Enforcement in Jackson­ Controversial ville once he found out there was a warrant for his arrest. shooting ends with "The team here with me has worked tirelessly looking for an­ second-degree swers in Trayvon Martin's death," Corey-said. "We will continue to murder sentence seek the truth in this case." At the Washington convention Jeff Weiner center where Martin's parents later McClatchy-Tribune News Service spoke, a crowd of about 40 had gathered around a hallway TV to Rene Stutzman hear the decision by the special McClatchy-Tribune News Service prosecutor. When she said they would pursue second-degree mur­ ORLANDO, Fla. - On a rainy der, many in the group erupted in night in February, George Zim­ applause. merman fired a single shot, killing Soon after Corey's announce­ 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and ment, the Rev. Al Sharpton ad­ sparking an international outcry. dressed the crowd. Thursday, he will face a judge, ac­ "We don't want anyone high- cused of the teenager's murder. fiving tonight. There was no win­ Late Wednesday night, Zim­ ner tonight," Sharpton said. "This merman - his head covered - was is not about gloating. This is about ushered out of a black SUV and pursuing justice." into the Seminole County Jail, just With a shaky voice, Martin's hours after special prosecutor An­ mother, Sybrina Fulton, thanked gela Corey announced a second- God for the charge and said she degree murder charge against him. wanted "nothing more or noth­ MCT Zimmerman, if convicted as ing less" than an arrest. His father, George Zimmerman appears before Judge Mark E. Herr facing second-degree murder charges for the shooting of Trayvon charged, could face a life sentence Tracy Martin, noted that this is Martin Thursday in Sanford, Florida. in prison. just the beginning. His new lawyer, Mark O'Mara, "We have a long way to go, and said his client would make his first we have faith," he said. ment that ends in a death." Orlando. step aside. appearance in Seminole County That process begins Thursday, Sanford police investigators Zimmerman, a former altar Civil rights leaders - includ­ court on Thursday. before a circuit judge in Seminole had initially classified the case as boy whose dream was to become ing the Rev. Jesse Jackson - mem­ "I can tell you we did not come County court. Where it goes from a possible manslaughter, which is a police officer, was in his SUV on bers of Congress and celebrities to this decision lightly," Corey an­ here - and for how long - will re­ a lesser offense. his way to a Target store when he descended on Central Florida nounced at a news conference at main in question until the legal The charges are similar in that spotted Martin, a high-school ju­ and called for Zimmerman's ar­ her Jacksonville office. "Let me process plays out. they don't require a premeditated nior, in the Retreat at Twin Lakes, rest. Sharpton, one of the sharp­ emphasize that we do not pros­ "Every case is different, obvi­ act. a gated Sanford community. est critics, warned that the quaint ecute by pressure or petition. We ously," said defense attorney Pa­ However, under Florida law, The teen from Miami had been lakeside city of 53,000 was on the prosecute cases based on the rel­ tricia Cashman. After the first a manslaughter charge requires returning from a nearby 7-Eleven, verge of becoming known as the evant facts of each case and on the appearance, a bond hearing will only "culpable negligence" on the where he bought a can of iced Birmingham or Selma of the 21st laws of the state of Florida." likely follow, then an arraignment defendant's behalf. Second-degree tea and a bag of Skittles, when he century. Though the news brought a de­ and then the discovery process, in murder, the law says, results from was spotted by Zimmerman, who More than 2 million people gree of resolution, many questions which much of the "an act immi­ called police to report Martin as signed an online petition, urging still remain. Corey's news confer­ evidence in the nently dangerous suspicious. Zimmerman's arrest. During the ence was as noteworthy for what case will become This is not about to another and In a series of 911 calls shortly long interval between the shooting she did not say as for what she did. public. gloating. This is evincing a de­ after, neighbors described an al­ and his arrest, he remained silent She would not discuss any of For compari­ about pursuing praved mind re­ tercation between Zimmerman and out of sight. the evidence: not whose voice son, by the time gardless of human and Martin. On one call, screams On Wednesday, Zimmerman was heard crying for help in the Central Florida's justice. life." can be heard, and then a gunshot. got a new lawyer, replacing attor­ background of a 911 call. Not the last nationally Zimmerman's Martin's lawyers said the screams neys Craig Sonner and Hal Uhrig, facts that prompted her to choose infamous defen­ Al Sharpton arrest has been are from the teen; Zimmerman's who publicly withdrew from the father said it is his son shouting second-degree murder over man­ dant, Casey An­ Reverend demanded for case the day before, saying they slaughter. thony, went to weeks, by people for help. hadn't been able to get in touch She also would not criticize trial in May, the in cities across the Martin's death has reignited with Zimmerman for two days. Sanford police - who had refused charges against her were more nation and around the world. It racial tensions across the country His new attorney, O'Mara, is a to arrest Zimmerman and insisted than 2 years old. Anthony faced a follows weeks of marches, rallies, and sent protesters to the streets veteran Orlando defense lawyer. they had no solid evidence that he first-degree-murder charge, how­ protests and sermons. in numbers seldom seen since the He said he'll ask a judge to grant did anything but defend himself, ever. Zimmerman is charged with Though the Trayvon Martin anti-war movement ofthe 1970s. bail for his new client so Zimmer­ as he has claimed. second-degree murder. case has become a phenomenon, The outcry prompted the U.S. man can assist with his defense. Zimmerman, she said, was or­ "A second-degree charge is it began as a shooting Feb. 26 in Department of Justice to launch a "He needs to be safe, but he dered held without bond, like oth­ generally thought of as a heat-of- a Sanford gated community, over­ civil-rights investigation, the gov­ doesn't need to be in a jail to be er second-degree-murder suspects passion thing," said Cashman, as shadowed by the bright lights and ernor to put the case in the hands safe," O'Mara said. "He just has to in Seminole County. He surren­ opposed to a premeditated killing. celebrities of the All-Star Game of a special prosecutor and San- be left alone and let the process dered to the Florida Department Often, it's the result of "an argu- that was taking place nearby in ford's police chief to temporarily work." Investigation finds 'extreme animal cruelty' in egg farm

The Humane Society said the an, the Humane Society's chief locations. "We are looking into it and tak­ Humane Society conditions its investigator found program and policy officer. The company supplies eggs to ing it very seriously," Meleta said. and videotaped at Kreider Farms Kreider Farms, which bills it­ regional supermarkets, including A 2008 investigation by the looks to improve in Manheim, Pa., evinced the self as the largest family-owned ShopRite. A ShopRite official said Humane Society into treatment need for a federal law governing egg producer in Pennsylvania, she was surprised at what she saw of so-called "downer" or disabled federal laws that treatment of hens in commercial called the allega­ on the video. cattle at a slaughterhouse in Cali­ farms. tions "unfounded" "We expect fornia led to the largest recall of We expect all of our protect livestock "What we found was extreme and described its all of our sup­ meat in U.S. history and federal animal cruelty," said Paul Shapiro, birds as "clean suppliers to adhere pliers to adhere implementation of a new rule to Amy Worden the society's vice president of farm and healthy" and to industry standards to industry prohibit processing of such cattle. McClatchy-Tribune News Service animal protection. housed in an standards re­ Markarian said that along with The group offered a video, award-winning, related to animal lated to animal United Egg Producers, which PHILADELPHIA - Live chick­ which it said was taped over a state-of-the-art welfare practices. welfare prac­ represents most egg-producing ens ' sharing cages with mum­ six-week period in February and egg facility. tices," said Kar­ farms in the nation, the Humane mified remains of dead birds. March, showing cages with hens Company pres­ Karen Meleta en Meleta, vice Society is pushing legislation to president for double cage size, provide nests, Thousands of chickens dead of packed too tightly to spread their ident Ron Kreider VP, Consumer and Corp. dehydration due to a water source wings, and laying eggs amid de­ issued a state­ consumer and perches and scratching posts and Comm, ShopRite malfunctioning. A carpet of dead composing bodies of dead chick­ ment saying the corporate com­ otherwise improve conditions for flies so dark that workers in a ens. It also showed hens' limbs Humane Society's munications. 200 million laying hens nation­ poultry house needed headlamps trapped in cage wires and auto­ account was "a gross distortion She said the company has in­ wide. to see. matic feeding machines. of Kreider Farms, our employees spected Kreider's three Lancaster Kreider's statement said the Those were some of the things "It's an unsavory situation that and the way we care for our birds." County, Pa., facilities in the past company supports the proposed the Humane Society ofthe United there are laying eggs for human Kreider Farms said it has spent without issue, but was dispatch­ standards. States says its undercover investi­ consumption amid mummified millions of dollars to upgrade 80 ing its quality assurance team to Pennsylvania is the third- gation found at a large Pennsylva­ carcasses, with rodents and flies percent of its poultry facilities Kreider's three farm operations as largest egg-producing state in the nia farm that supplies eggs. all around," said Michael Markari- housing 4 million birds at three a result ofthe video. country. The Torch | Friday, April 13, 2012 A7

"I assume it's because Murdoch at some point said, 'I want Romney.'" -Newt Gingrich on Fox News' support of opponent OPINION Mitt Romney STAFF EDITORIAL 9HEMEMAMTReuNE MECW **** Student senate disappoints

This year's Student Senate has process. Typically, student proven themselves to be the most senators publish a letter of ineffective and slothful senate endorsement to either The Torch in recent memory. Outside of or elsewhere. But senate has made changing organization categories, no effort to endorse either of the this senate has achieved very vice presidential candidates. The little so far this school year. They elections themselves seemed have not reached out to their sloppy and disjointed; senate student constituencies. They have announced the vice presidential not effectively communicated debates less than 48 hours in the needs of students to the advance. administration. The point of this indictment Instead, they have of their apathy is that Student reduced themselves to a Senate has ignored a number of glorified accounting agency opportunities to represent their that superficially manages constituency. First and foremost, the allotment of money to they've failed to facilitate the organizations. If the purpose students' voices to IMC as of Student Senate is really the VU brand continues to this narrow, then they must evolve. Secondly, they have not reduce their size and stipend communicated the students' input *TURN9 OUT FOLKS DON'T LIKE BEING PREACHED TO BY A SANCTIMONIOUS GAS BAG WITH to appropriately match the to the administration regarding ARCHAIC VIEWS ON WOMEN AND THEIR ROLE IN THE FAMILY... WHO KNEW?" service they provide to campus the Master Plan. Thirdly, they have MCT which, according to this not improved their connection year's track record, is vastly with their constituencies. In fact, overstated. Student Senate's list it is this paper's observation that of accomplishments is alarmingly most students don't know who vacant. represents them. Senate meetings so far this year Both Student Body President have been unnecessarily short, Brad Lubeck and Vice President averaging almost 30 minutes Emma Fischer told this paper exactly. If their 80-minute re- one year ago that they aimed recognition meeting is taken out, for senate to improve its image senate averages only 23 minutes and efficacy on campus. By that per meeting. Their brevity is not measure, they have failed. an indication of efficiency, but The Torch recognizes that we rather laziness. In the 10 meetings have not adequately covered nor of fall 2011, only four senator commented on the happenings reports were read into the record of Student. Senate. However, - one of which was a Merry senate's obligation is not to this Christmas wish. paper, but to its constituency. Even Student Senate 'seemed On this measure, they have hot uninterested in its own election succeeded.

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the enthusiastic and on-the- seph ground volunteers. Campaigns 1NKE need these phone callers, parade f walkers and doorknockers to win Torch Opinion Writer over the independents. Winning over independents, It is (almost) finished. Mitt especially women, is another Romney has all but wrapped challenge for Romney. A recent up the Republican nomination. Gallup poll of voters in a dozen Rick Santorum gracefully exited key swing states found Romney the race earlier this week. Newt leading President Obama among Gingrich is clinging on but men by one point but losing to has started talking about his Obama among women by 18 candidacy in the past tense. And points. Closing this wide gap is a Ron Paul was last seen flying back tall order for Romney. to Mars with the Paulbots. How exactly does he inspire First off, hats off those who the conservative base while ran. Running for reaching out to president is not independents? There easy. Each candidate Also, I think the will be likely be brought something some "etch-a-sketch" secret weapon useful to the moments. Expect to MCT table. Santorum of the Romney hear about Romney's did not just bring campaign will more moderate sweater vests back views. into style; he did be deployed^ Romney will the improbable Ann Romney. talk about being Internships important for future and was the most governor of a blue serious challenger state and having Work experience, I have communication, organization, to Romney. Gingrich made the to work with a legislature made found, is critical to mastering and time management, to name a debates, if not fun, at least tolerable up of 85 percent Democrats. He tvlcsr the job interview; it can make or few - all these are things you can with his sharp wit. Paul gave us all will undoubtedly hit President jfciLLE. break the offer. Studies in both cite on a resume or in a future job a lesson on the Federal Reserve. Obama hard on jobs, debt and Torch Opinion Writer the United States and Europe interview. Herman Cain and Michele energy. Also, I think the have proven that employers favor Another typical job, like a Bachmann excited secret weapon of the It's that time of year again, applicants with more experience pizza delivery man/woman, is not many in the grassroots. Romney campaign will when family, friends, and than those without. Let me impressive in itself by a long shot. Rick Perry, amid be deployed: Ann significant others start asking you explain a few strategies for getting But you develop your punctuality, some blunders, Romney. that age-old question: What are in the best position you can for accuracy in taking and preparing taught us not to ^ Ann is very you doing this summer? If you are starting a career. orders, customer-relations apologize for our likeable and gives fortunate, you'll be able to reply, The first thing to know is: skills, and much more. Not to views. the Romney 'Til be interning this summer Rarely refuse. If you hear of a mention, provided you are a hard Romney can campaign a with V company" or "I'll be job offer, don't dismiss it at first worker, you can gain a crucial learn a thing or personal and volunteering at Y summer camp." glance, unless it is something so recommendation to draw on in two from each of warm touch. I Another group of us will respond, obviously mismatched to you the future, as well as connections these candidates. see her connecting "I'm currently that you're certain in the job market. Winning the well with voters. Selecting applying for it wouldn't work After all, in todays society, nomination was the best vice president positions but Work experience, (like pet-sitting if a college degree has become the easy part. Moving candidate can also go a long haven't been I have found, you're allergic to the new high school diploma - forward to the general election, way to excite voters. The list contacted yet." cats, for instance). everyone seems to have one, and Romney faces a number of of Romney's options is too Then there are is critical to All too often it doesn't make you stand out in challenges. long to mention here, but those of us who mastering the job young people a crowd. A recent report from the He must unite the party and it includes some very solid have to respond, interview; it can write off jobs in U.S. Census Bureau announced win over skeptical conservatives. conservatives. "I don't know yet entry-level sales, that the percentage of Americans Every primary is bound to But at the end of the day, it ... " as we trail make or break the retail, or customer with bachelor's degrees is at its cause some hurt feelings and comes down to Romney versus off into some offer. service because highest level ever, 33 percent animosity, and this one was no Obama. Voters will have two appearance of they seem too higher than it was just a dozen different. During the primaries clear choices. They can go down deep thought. mundane and years ago. the question for many Republican the road of more spending, more I have been in all three of these don't seem like career positions. What now sets you apart from voters was, "Is Romney regulation and more ofthe same. situations and can tell you how In reality, the fact is, these are the the rest is your work experience, conservative enough?" Many Or they can choose the road of unsatisfying it is to be in the latter positions you need to start with and the specific skills you acquire didn't think so. economic prosperity with lower group. It's never a good feeling to in order to craft yourself into a from the jobs and internships With Santorums exit, taxes, reduced spending and still be in doubt as to the fate of career person. you've held. Even if you feel you've Romney now needs to win over less regulation. Voters will see your summer, and in an economy Take, for instance, a typical had the most lackluster summer these weary conservatives. An Romney has the leadership to that's barely improved since retail position held by people jobs in the world, there are many "anyone but Obama" mantra is get Americans back to work. its demise in 2008, it's all too our age: Folding clothes and benefits you can claim from just not sufficient. That may get common to find yourself in that helping customers at Hollister them, if you only look for it. Republicans to the ballot box, but The views expressed are those of situation. Nevertheless, there are Co. On the surface, it's not an The views expressed are those campaigns are more than that. the writer and not necessarily those a host of opportunities out there incredibly difficult position. of the writer and not necessarily The base of the party is of The Torch. Contact Joseph Finke for college kids like us - if we But think of the skills you will those of The Torch. Contact Tyler traditionally thought to include at [email protected]. make the effort to find them. gain from it. People skills, Holle at [email protected]. Campus events should be held at more convenient time for students

For some reason, it seems as if starting at 2:50 or even a night There have been multiple advantage of every opportunity many events tend to start and end class starting at 5 p.m. With these events this year I have been unable presented to us, and there really are ceiif between 3 and 6 p.m., 4:30 being classes beginning and ending in to attend, though I was originally many great opportunities for every WOSICK the favorite starting time. While the middle of some events, these planning on going, because of person if you look hard enough Torch Opinion Writer these times may students are also a time conflict. In all honesty, I and pay attention to what is going work well for the unable to attend guess there really is no perfect time on. I know it is hard to make the Valparaiso University certainly people hosting If only the planning them. to schedule events because the time and attend an event or two, but if you can, I would highly has much to offer when it comes the event, for committees could For the people morning is taken up by classes, the to lectures and events open to many students and organizations afternoon consists of more classes recommend it. the students and people of the it clashes with plan around more who plan all of and practices and the evening is So many of these events are community. Whether it is a fun other activities, students' schedules these wonderful a quick dinner and then straight designed to inform us and help us arts-and-crafts project or a lecture making it almost events, please to homework (for those of you gain insight to what do better in given by an author, there are impossible for would these events take note of the who are diligent students anyway). the future and it is important plenty of ways to enrich our students to attend be more attended students and With so many wonderful events that we attend them. If only the knowledge. And, as freshmen these events. and more popular. how we go about being planned on campus, I think planning committees could plan know, this means there are more Practice starts our day It may it is part of the organizations' jobs around more students' schedules than enough ways for us to complete for most sports be convenient to help maximize attendance by would these events be more our CORE fifth hour reports. at 3 p.m., and with many of the for an event to start at 4:30, but scheduling better times for the attended and more popular. With all of these events going students here being athletes, with so many students busy and event. Even if it means starting on, though, it is hard to fit that automatically knocks out a focusing on other classes, sports, half an hour later, or right in the The views expressed are those of them all into our schedules, large percentage of people who work, whatever, it does not give middle of dinner time, this could the writer and not necessarily those especially because so many events could attend an event. Many us the opportunity to attend your help increase attendance. of The Torch. Contact Kelli Wosick have such poor starting times. students also have later classes, event. As students, we should be taking at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, April 13, 2012 A9

VU pulls off comeback win against Wright SPORTS State, remains undefeated in HL play, A12 FIERCE COMPETITION Crusaders, going 4-for-7 from VU baseball moves the plate and scoring twice in the Crusaders' 8-7 victory. into four-way tie In the second game ofthe series, senior Kevin Wild took the mound for second place for the Crusaders and pitched nine innings, only giving up two runs on Joseph Basil seven hits. Wild got offensive help Torch Staff Writer from Martin, who delivered a 2 RBI single to give the Crusaders' a After a grueling week of five 3-1 lead. Wild gave up a run in the games in seven days, the Valparaiso eighth, making it a 3-2 game and University baseball team went Wild would bunker down and hold four out of five games during the the lead, earning himself a complete week, including a marathon game game win and a second Horizon in Chicago and a 12-5 victory over League Pitcher of the Week award Grace at home. this season. The 3-2 win would "I think young guys are not clinch the series for the Crusaders affected by the and would send five games in them into Sunday seven days," I think young guys are looking for the said Head not affected by the sweep. Coach Tracy The Crusaders Woodson. "We five games in seven did not fair as well try and keep days. We try and keep Sunday as they them fresh them fresh during off lost 3-2 to UIC. during off Kyle Wormington days with less days with less work. pitched a complete work." game for the The Tracy Woodson Crusaders, giving Crusaders' first up all three runs. Head coach three games The offense for the were against Crusaders was the Steve Booth / The Torch the University of Illinois-Chicago main factor in the loss, as they were VU pitcher Kyle Wormington throws a pitch against Wright State earlier this month. Flames. The first game of the only able to muster up six total hits, series lasted 15 innings, where Billy two of those coming off the bat of Cribbs hit an infield single in the Martin, who went two for three offense was ready to bail him out, came Tuesday, as the Crusaders inning. Andrew Bain stepped up top of the 15th inning to push Chris with 2 RBI's with a home run, also however, as they put up 12 runs looked to avenge their earlier loss for the Crusaders by going 3-for- Manning across for the game- drawing a walk. on the day. Some of the Crusaders' against the Western Michigan 5 from the plate. The Crusaders winning run. This game was a The Crusaders' bats would big production came from Tanner Broncos Tuesday afternoon. Will won the game 6-2. VU is back in deadlock from the, ninth inning come alive once again Monday, Vavra, who went 3-for-4 on the day Robinson earned his first win ofthe action this weekend when they face on when VU tied the game on as the Crusaders took on Grace. and scored three times. Hagel and season, as he pitched six innings, Youngstown State in Youngstown, a single up the middle by Elliot VU sent Kevin Upp to the mound Grant Yoder also combined for 9 only giving up two runs on the day. Ohio for a three game set. Martin to score Andrew Bain for the start against the Lancers, RBIs, and Yoder also had a home The Crusaders took the game over from second. Will Hagel was the pitching 4.1 innings and giving up run on the day. in the sixth and seventh inning, as Contact Joseph Basil at torch® spark plug from the plate for the five runs on 10 hits. The Crusaders' The final game of the stretch they would score three runs in each valpo.edu. Crusader tennis comes up with mixed bag

Mens team records to win only three games in all of with an 8-5 victory at first singles action, falling in straight singles and fifth-year senior win against Chicago sets. Carlton Lyons and fifth-year The Lady Crusaders return senior Michael Woodson added a State, still searching to the courts in conference play win at third doubles with a score against Youngstown State at 11 of 8-5 as well. for first HL victory a.m. Saturday at home. VU continued to dominate The men's squad fared a bit by winning five of the six Haley Just better this past week. Friday, April singles matches. From the top Torch Staff Writer 6, the Crusaders met conference of the order, Baum won at foe Detroit in Michigan and first singles by a score of 6-3, In tennis action, the Valparaiso logged two 6-i, Honert University men's team picked up victories before battled through a a win against Chicago State after falling 6-1. At first We must come tiebreaker to win falling to Detroit earlier in the singles, senior up with a win this second singles Baum with a score of 4-6, week .while the women's team Chris weekend in order fell to South Dakota State and stretched the match 6-3,10-4, and senior Bowling Green. to a tiebreaker to advance to the Adam Whitmer The Lady Crusaders welcomed and ultimately tournament. followed with a 6-2, South Dakota State to the Valpo logged the win 6-2 win at fourth Tennis Complex Monday, but with a score of 1-6, Jim Daugherty singles. Rounding only managed to tally one win 6-3> 7-6 (3)- The out the order, on the day before falling 7-0. Crusaders dropped Head coach Woodson won Freshman Megan Bartels and the remaining fifth singles 6-3, 6-1, sophomore Kristin Zakiewicz singles matches in straight sets. and Lyons took sixth singles 6-1,6- notched an 8-6 victory at "Baum has picked up his game 1. first doubles to start the the last couple of matches as his The Crusaders return to Crusaders off on the right foot. wrist injury is almost back to the courts 1 p.m. Saturday at The rest of the day did not go as 100 percent," said head coach Jim home against conference foe planned, as the Lady Crusaders Daugherty. Youngstown State, currently No. 2 dropped the remaining doubles Also picking up a victory for in the conference. matches and fell in straight sets in the Crusaders was the second "We must come up with a singles play. doubles team of sophomore win this weekend in order Players and Coach Traci Young Eric Honert and senior Kevin to advance to the tournament. declined to comment. DeHerrera, who downed Detroit A big factor going into Returning to the courts 8-5. this weekend is getting Tuesday, the Lady Crusaders The Crusaders built upon players healthy and building fell 7-0 to Bowling Green their two victories against confidence," Daugherty said. in Perrysburg, Ohio. The Detroit by defeating Chicago Steve Booth / The Torch Lady Crusaders lost all three State 6-1 Monday. Baum Contact Haley Just at torch@ Junior Chris Baum performs a serve during practice last week. doubles matches and managed and Honert opened the day valpo.edu. A10 Sports The Torch | Friday, April 13, 2012 Community should embrace Championship material VU bowling team Crusaders worthy of praise following first NCAA Tournament appearance ever

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When you think of Auburn, you think of football. In fact, the university even went so far as to cancel classes to allow students safe travel to the 2010-2011 National Championship Game before a storm was supposed to hit the area. That's how important football is at Auburn. When you think of Kentucky, you think basketball. This year, estimates show that 60 percent of fans at the Superdome for the NCAA Championship Game were supporting the Wildcats. At some universities, sports define the culture. Let's face it, for years, even Valparaiso University lived off of the reputation of Bryce Drew and "The Shot" (perhaps even still do). Yet, not all excellence in sports changes the campus and community. But that doesn't take away from excellence. It is in this situation that the VU bowling team currently resides. The Crusaders are one of eight teams to be selected for the 2012 NCAA Championship. VU (81-37) truly had an impressive year, and that shouldn't be diminished simply because it's not a mainstream sport. The team even spent time as the No. 1 team in the nation. Will the team's performance bring VU into the national spotlight? Probably not. Will the squad's performance bring respect in the athletic community to Valparaiso? Maybe in the bowling MCT community. Will the Crusaders' The stakes are high for the VU women's bowling team as they participate in the NCAA Championships for the first time. success bring in students to the university? No. But that doesn't mean it should not be "This has been the greatest how they were able to 880. celebrated. Womens bowling goal we've had as a team, and bowl together as a true team, VU opened the afternoon Sure, VU's bowling success seeking to bring it's time to take this opportunity I think it changed the team's session with a 1014-987 loss to may not propel the university and give it everything we got. outlook and made them believe Maryland-Eastern Shore. The to athletic superstardom. home first national Mind over matter, every shot that they could get to the result wasn't much different in the But an accomplishment is an counts." championship." sixth game of accomplishment. title for Crusaders After opening the season VU finished the day, as the Although the students may ranked 18th nationally in the regular When I interviewed for Crusaders fell not be clamoring for NCAA Nate King the NTCA Coaches Poll, season with an the coaching position to Fairleigh Valparaiso University (81-37) eighth-place Dickinson Championship bowling tickets Torch Staff Writer last summer, I told the or bragging to their friends jumped to No. 1 in the nation finish at the 948-868. at highly-funded, ultracompetitive The Championship season after winning the Greater Ozark Music City Class team we were going In the final state schools about our is in full swing at VU. Nearly Invitational and the Classic in Nashville, to go to the national matchup bowling team, but that doesn't a month after the Crusader and finishing third at the Hawk Tenn. The of the day, mean the university shouldn't be men's basketball team came Classic. The Crusaders have Crusaders had to championship this year. Vanderbilt happy. within a game of the NCAA remained in the nation's top eight wait two weeks topped the VU, like many mid majors, Tournament, another VU team ever since, finishing about .500 to find out their Matt Nantais Crusaders has received at all but one destiny on the 1020-982. is on an upward swing. Head coach The athletic department a bid to their of their nine NCAA Selection Vanderbilt is attempting to establish sport's "Big We've worked hard tournaments Show March 28. took the Dance." this season. VU Competition at the seed overall, while VU will winning as a trend. Any for this the past three top type of successful athletic Valparaiso is ranked sixth championship began with go into Friday as the eighth accomplishment helps to provide University years. This has been in the latest qualifying rounds Thursday seed. momentum. women's the greatest goal we've edition of the morning, in which each team VU will compete in bowling was coaches' poll. bowls one five-person regular team best-of-seven baker matches in While bowling may not be a had as a team, and moneymaking, media attention- one of the Head Coach game against each of the other a double elimination tournament bringing sport, a winner is a eight teams it's time to take this Matt Nantais seven teams in the tournament for starting Friday. In the baker a total of seven games. The teams each of the five winner. In order to establish a selected to opportunity and give it might say he format, brand, Valparaiso University needs compete saw this one are then seeded for bracket play bowlers, in order, bowls a success. for the 2012 everything we got. coming. based on their win-loss mark in complete frame until a Thus, although you may national title "When I these rounds. complete 10-game frame is not realize it, the bowling team in Wickliffe, Natalie Cortese interviewed for VU started Thursday bowled. may be the first athletic team Ohio April the coaching at 0-2, falling 1066-1031 to The national championship Senior to truly propel the athletic 12-14. The position last Central Missouri and 1018-981 finals will be shown live on department to where it hopes to Crusaders summer, I told to Nebraska. The Crusaders ESPNU at 7 p.m. Saturday, with a be: At the top. will be competing for VU's first the team that we were going to rebounded with their first ever replay of the finals coming on the national championship in any go to the national championship NCAA Championship win, flagship ESPN at 1:30 p.m. Sunday The views expressed are those of sport. this year," Nantais said. "After taking down Sacred Heart 1014- afternoon. the writer and not necessarily those "We've worked hard for we started practicing and bowled 916 and another victory over Nate King at torch® of The Torch. Contact Mike Pudiow this the past three years," our first tournament of the the nations top-ranked team, Contact at [email protected]. said senior Natalie Cortese. year, and the bowlers saw Arkansas State by a score of 897- valpo.edu. The Torch | Friday, April 13, 2012 Sports All Coach LaValley earns team's plaudits Former U.S. Olympic her work, life without track was hard, which was the reason why trialist making her she started pursuing a career in coaching. mark with Crusaders "I was working at a physical therapy clinic, but I missed Andy Alessio running. So I began to coach at Torch Staff Writer the high school level," LaValley said. Sometimes, in order to get In the spring of 2010, LaValley the most out of life, one needs to was an assistant coach at Forrest take a risk. For Katie LaValley, Hills Central High School in the sprinting coach of the men's Grand Rapids. Then in 2011, and women's track teams at during her first year at VU, Valparaiso University, that risk LaValley helped Julian Smith was the sudden decision she made become the Horizon League's to apply to be a graduate assistant Running Newcomer of the Year for the Crusader squads in the in both the outdoor and indoor summer of 2010. championship meet. This indoor "I applied on a whim. Then season, Smith, with LaValley's Coach (Ryan) Moore (VU's head guidance, won the 200-meter coach) called, and the rest is at the Horizon League Indoor history," LaValley said. Championships in February and The Crusader sprinters and was able to break two of his own hurdlers of the last two years have school records in the 60-meter and credited the majority of their the 200-meter. success to LaValley. However, Smith credits all of his before she accomplishments pursued in his college coaching, I demand a lot from a career to LaValley LaValley had an student athlete, such and feels that she accomplished is the type of track career as work ethic and coach any school herself. commitment. From would be thrilled LaValley this they are going to to have. began running "She track in middle see rewards. (LaValley) has school and helped me later through Katie LaValley improve in high school. everything. My Sprinting coach Because of her form is better, achievements and I am a in high school, she was able stronger runner," Smith said. "She to continue her track career at means a lot to this program and the University of Michigan. As school. She is a great coach and a Wolverine, LaValley was part person in general." of the 4x400 indoor relay What makes LaValley unique team that holds the school record as a coach is her philosophical in the event, and her role in the approach when it comes to distance medley relay team led her the sport. She stresses from to being named in All-American in her athletes qualities that can 2009. make them better both on and In 2008, during her junior year off the track, and LaValley at Michigan, LaValley was even believe that results have able to compete at the U.S. Olympic already been shown from this Trials. tactic. Derek Schnake / The Torch "I had a breakthrough "I demand a lot from a student performance during regionals, athlete, such as work ethic Freshman sprinter Ricky Laskowski competes at the IPFW Quadrangular as sprinting coach Katie LaValley looks on. and at the national meet, I hit a and commitment. From this they LaValley has been credited for helping numerous athletes improve their speed and overall performance. qualifying time," LaValley said. are going to see rewards," "It was incredible. I went and was LaValley said. "Everybody has excited, but I was just happy for the been working hard, and they This is LaValley's final season but because of these two years said. "I enjoy coaching, and I am opportunity of getting another race are dedicated to getting as a graduate assistant, as the at VU, LaValley can now see going to continue to have a passion in." better. They have had a lot position lasts two years. She herself coaching for the rest of her for what I do." After graduation, LaValley of success, and the credit goes does not know what her life. went to work in Grand Rapids, to their work ethic and status with the university will "I was an athlete of the sport, Contact Andy Alessio at torch@ Mich. Although she enjoyed leadership." be once the position ends, and now I am a student," LaValley valpo.edu. Freeman sets new pole vault record for Crusaders

the record) since coming to Valpo, Drozdowski also placed sixth sprinters' results, but stressed that said. "We are going to make Individual victories and finally achieving that goal was in the discus (116-2). She was improvements could still be made. several adjustments in the future highlight impressive really nice." disappointed with that result but "Based on how they (Kowaleski to make the relay team even Although in her next jump she was more than pleased with her and Smith) finished the indoor better." . meet for VU womens failed to clear 12-3 1/2, Freeman overall performance. season, I knew they would be Other results for the Brown expects to increase the record jump "That meet was just a stepping fine," LaValley said. "They are not and Gold included Kelli track team atDePauw in the future. stone to conference, where they need Wosick taking first in the "My goal is always to jump regionals and to need to be, 400-meter dash (1:00.44), as Andy Alessio higher than what I did in the last then the NCAA I was really happy. but I was pleased well as Nicole Zehel winning the Torch Staff Writer meet," Freeman said. "I believe that championship," It has been my goal with their 3,000-meter race steeplechase I can jump higher." Drozdowski said. performance." (11:49.76). Nick Fagan earned Hard work pays off. Just ask Besides Freeman's performance, The men's since coming to For the first second in the 5,000-meter race Valparaiso University sophomore the women's team was led by squad earned three Valpo, and finally time this season, (16:07.67), as did Marissa Crafton Kelley Freeman. thrower Sarah Drozdowski, victories at the acheiveing that goal the 4x100 meter in the long jump (5.29 meters). Freeman earned a first place who earned three victories. meet, including two relay team, Three Crusaders placed third finish in the pole vault in record- Drozdowski placed first in the from sophomore was really nice. consisting of including Jeremy Getz in the breaking fashion at the DePauw hammer throw (165-0), the sprinter Julian Drew Baker, javelin throw (50.53 meters), Invitational in Greencastle, Ind., javelin throw (107-1), and in shot Smith in the Kelley Freeman Kowaleski, Bill Rixon in the discus throw (43.75 meters) and Cy where the men's and women's track put (41-7 1/4). Her mark in the 100-meter dash Sophomore Kevin Adamik and field squads combined for nine hammer throw was a personal (10.85 seconds) and Smith, also Badertscher in the triple jump victories. record and the second best in VU and 200 meter placed first (42.58 (12.72 meters). Freeman's winning jump of 11 history. dash (21.94 seconds). Freshman seconds). LaValley was ecstatic with Both the men's and women's feet, 9 3/4 inches broke the previous "Getting a new PR in the hammer Nick Kowaleski claimed second the relay team's finish, especially teams will be in action Saturday school record of 11-3 3/4 held by is one step closer to meeting my place in both races, finishing the since the squad lacks a facility to at the Benedictine Eagle Invitational Amanda Meyers. goals of winning conference and 100 in 10.99 seconds and the 200 practice handoffs. in Lisle, 111. "I was really happy," Freeman making it to regionals," Drozdowski in 22.29 seconds. Sprinting coach "I just wanted them to get the Contact Andy Alessio at torch@ said. "It has been my goal (breaking said. Katie LaValley was happy with both baton around the track," LaValley valpo.edu. The Torch | Friday, April 13, 2012

VU baseball team tops Grace and Western SPORTS Michigan amidst grueling schedule, A9 UNDEFEATED CRUSADERS

Steve Booth / The Torch Sophomore infielder Angie Doerffler swings at a pitch last month for the Valparaiso University softball team in a Horizon League game. The Crusaders are 6-0 in conference play this season.

Comeback win over Rutkowski earned another of conference play. The regular will host Youngstown State (21- "If we keep taking it one game at honor earlier in the day when she season champion also has the 9, 5-4) at the VU Softball Field a time, we have a great opportunity Wright State keeps was named a finalist for the 2012 honor of hosting the conference this weekend. The Crusaders to maybe win a conference title USA Softball Collegiate Player of tournament in May. and Penguins are scheduled for a and go to the NCAA Tournament," VU in pole position the Year honor. She is one of only 25 "We would like to get it done, doubleheader beginning at 1 p.m. Jansen said. players and two catchers nationwide but we still have a long way to go," Saturday and a matinee at 12 p.m. for conference title to be in the running for the award. Stevens said. Sunday. This series will close the Contact Chris Kleinhans-Schulz Meanwhile, senior pitcher Sam VU (25-10,9-0 Horizon League) first half of league action. at [email protected]. Chris Kleinhans-Schulz McGee made her own mark in Torch Staff Writer the contest. McGee tied the career wins record as well with her 50th Since the end of spring VU triumph on a calm pitching break, the Valparaiso University performance. softball team has been nearly "It was only the first inning and unstoppable. VU has averaged the last inning where they made more than seven runs per game, a push. We felt really in control," held a team ERA of 1.22 and McGee said. committed only six errors in the VU stayed perfect Thursday past four weeks. To senior catcher with an 8-6 comeback win in the Jordan Rutkowski, the outcome is finale Thursday. The Crusaders clear. scored five runs in the top of the "Everything is starting to come fifth inning to take the lead after together with our team," Rutkowski trailing 6-2 at the time. A three-run said. clout from redshirt junior Joylyn VU swept the Wright State Ichiyama-Drewry surged VU ahead Raiders in a for good. three - gam e Senior series this week We are really consistent. reliever by scores of 4-2, We just go about our S h a 1 e i g h 10-0 (6 innings) Jansen earned and 8-6 in game and play the game the victory Dayton, Ohio. the way we are supposed in her first The to play it. appearance in Crusaders set nearly three or tied a few Jordan Stevens weeks. Jansen individual and retired all team records Head coach nine batters on the road, she faced after including a program-best 9-0 VU's big offensive outburst for the start to Horizon League play. VU win. remains in first place entering the "I had a rough fourth inning, but weekend and holds an eight-game after we scored those runs, I knew I win streak overall. had to shut it down," Jansen said. "We are really consistent," said The Crusaders won the series Crusader Head Coach Jordan opener 4-2 Wednesday. Senior Stevens. "We just go about our pitcher Alex Lagesse recorded 10 game and play the game the way we straight outs during her 12th win are supposed to play it." this season. During VU's 10-0 shutout Redshirt sophomore infielder victory in the middle of the series Jessie Marinec went 2-for-3 at the Wednesday, Rutkowski hit a grand plate and scored the go-ahead slam to help win the contest early run on a wild pitch in the sixth via run rule and break KC Boldt's inning. single-season home run record.^ Sweeping the Raiders places VU Her 12th home run of the year was as the1 early frontrunner for this Grace Keller/ The Torch part of a six-run inning to put the season's Horizon League regular game away. season title after almost one month VU reliever Shaleigh Jensen throws a pitch last month. The senior retired all nine batters against Wright State yesterday. Torte Mrittt, 2012

raHKTi note, the 27th Annual Valparaiso University Jazz Festival finished with strong performances.

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Friday, April 13

Heckler vs. Schwehn Dunk Tank Challenge, 11:30 a.m. @ Union Cafe Lawn

VU Faculty Jazz Trio with Terrell Stafford, 7:30 p.m. @ Harre Union Ballroom

Saturday, April 14

Ambulance Chase, 9:30 a.m. @ Fitness Center

Women's tennis vs. Youngstown State, 12 p.m. @ Northwest Athletic Club

Softball vs. Youngstown State, 1 p.m. @ Valpo Softball Field

Softball vs. Youngstown State, 3 p.m. @ Valpo Softball Field

Men's tennis vs. Youngstown State, 5 p.m. @ Northwest Athletic Club

Relay for Life, 6 p.m. @ Athletics-Recreation Center

Ellis Marsalis Quartet, 8 p.m. @ Harre Union Ballroom Justyna Rybka / The Torch Bobby Lewis plays the trumpet during Wednesday's Jazz Fest performance. Sunday, April 15

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

Worship service, 10 a.m. @ Chapel

Women's tennis vs. Cleveland State, 11 a.m. @ Northwest Athletic Club Floyd Henderson was the first African-American athlete at VUf Softball vs. Youngstown State, 3 p.m. @ Valpo Softball playing halfback for the football team from 1953-55. Field

Men's tennis vs. Cleveland State, 5 p.m. @ South Bend Racquet Club

Candlelight service, 10 p.m. @ Chapel

Monday, April 16

Earth Day Campus Celebration, 11 a.m. @ Founders Want to gain valuable job

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"The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between features work and play." -Arnold Toynbee ALUMNI RETURN Professionals with ties to VU attend panel on careers in communications Katia Aiello Torch Staff Writer

CGSA, Communication Gradu­ ate Student Association, held a Communication Career Panel Dis­ cussion and Networking Thursday for students to learn more about where to look for jobs when grad­ uation approaches, how to start networking and how to apply for internships. Tatianah Green, Presi­ dent of CGSA, developed this orga­ nization along with Jennifer Ziegler to raise awareness in the Commu­ nication department about success the different majors. "We want to see what they want to do and we'll build up from there what we can do to help," Green said. Natalie Weill / The Torch When Green finished her under­ graduate degree, she had no start­ VU alumni including Assistant Professor of Art in Graphic Design J.P. Aviia and Associate Director of The Center for Media Justice Amalia Deloney spoke on a ing point to look for jobs, so the professional media panel this past Thursday. creation of this organization was an attempt to end that post-graduation confusion for other students. of Art in Graphic Design at Pacific looking for an internship. has been working with the univer­ The don't like is the important part. "We want students to feel like Lutheran University. It was a trip "There's more out there than sity for 12 years. As a VU alumnus You're going to make more pro­ they have some place to go and ask," down memory lane for Avila as he what's going to be on the assign­ herself, she has seen many changes fessional contact within different Green said. revisited the campus. Avila had it all ment sheet. Finding that opportu­ from her time at VU to the present, fields, and you're just going to have The desire to expand the orga­ planned out when he started college. nity, that 'ah-ha' moment makes a especially seeing growth in media. much more exposure that way." nization to include various alumni He wanted to become a reporter, difference," Avila said. With part of her teaching focus on According to the panel, inter­ across the country is in the works, pushing himself to be a great jour­ His personal accomplishment helping students find internships, acting in as many ways as possible reaching out to the west and east nalist. However, when he graduated that he cherishes lies in the students she knows what employers see in with different people begins your coast. Ideally, this expansion will and moved on to graduate school, who get out there and do it better potential interns. networking experience. Student or­ increase networking opportunities he realized then and there that than even he did. As a professor, "The more you have, the more ganizations and talking to alumni to multiple states with a variety of teaching was something he wanted Avila said he wants to see them good things will happen," Stein­ can potentially help jump-start the different businesses and careers. to do. The advice for students Avila learn and grow into something wart said. "You're going to learn career path. Valparaiso University alumnus, gives is to be proactive and have a phenomenal. Assistant communi­ what types of day-to-date activities Contact Katia Aiello at torch@ J.P. Avila, is an Assistant Professor plan when you are job hunting or cation professor Lanie Steinwart you're going to like and don't like. valpo.edu. Internships necessary for success

for a better internship. ask. Better to do that than do the ally seriously, even if they are boring advice you have to take. I felt really Student reflects on I have to admit that I was wor­ job wrong. The amount of acro­ tasks. One of the first things I was nervous and silly when I first start­ ried at the beginning, and that I've nyms at the State Department is so asked to do was update a spread­ ed sending emails asking if officers experience with definitely had my up and down days ridiculously confusing that for the sheet of our outreach contacts. Bor­ in the bureau would be willing to as an intern. first few weeks ing. get lunch/coffee with me, but guess State Department, However, in the end I have I felt like I could But instead what? All of them said yes. And I got to talk with people learned so much, feel much more barely follow I have had the chance of just taking employment tips prepared to enter the workforce some instruc­ off outdated I who have jobs that I'd love to have when I graduate, feel more secure tions and con­ to see Hillary Clinton, contacts, I re­ someday about how they got where in what direction I want to take my versations. I felt Condoleezzza Rice and organized the they are, their advice, what they do career and know where I should stupid having to and ended up with a pretty nice pile Justice Sandra Day sheet so that it anna be looking and applying to get start­ ask what things was much easier of business cards and people who ed. stood for, and O'Connor and have to navigate and are rooting for me to succeed. Be­ Torch Staff Writer I have had a lot of really cool op­ who certain peo­ also gotten the chance showed my su­ yond networking, go to events. portunities, so here are my tips for ple were, but ev­ pervisor Excel I have had the chance to see I have (sniff, sniff) only 1.5 weeks success in any kind of internship, eryone was very to attend conferences tools she could Hillary Clinton, Condoleezza Rice left as an employee of the Depart­ now that I've made it through. kind in helping at the White House, use to sort con­ and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor ment of State. And I'm really sad Take notes. I know this sounds me out; people Foreign Press Center tacts by their or­ and have also gotten the chance about that. I'm so excited to see my stupid, but when your supervisor just forget that ganization and to attend conferences at the White family and come visit Valparaiso, is giving directions, take notes. You you don't speak and on Capitol Hill. interests. She House, Foreign Press Center and on but I know that after about two may want to look smart and try to their lingo. But, was really im­ Capitol Hill. So tell your supervisor weeks of the comfort of home, I'll remember it all, but I can guarantee once you ask pressed, shared you're interested, and if you need be missing my life here. that at some point you will forget a once, write it down. Asking once is it with everyone in the office, and an invite, that's where being a good It's really crazy how it's become detail or step and will have to go ask good, but then absorb that informa­ within two weeks my work load had intern comes in because they a normal routine to get up each day your supervisor to repeat instruc­ tion; you don't want to be asking the gotten way bigger with way cooler can pull strings for you if they way too early (I'll never complain tions, and that is the worst. I write same question over and over. projects. So do your menial stuff want to. Basically, I think everyone about 8 a.m. classes again ... okay I things down like crazy so that I can If you're bored, ask for more to well. If someone asks you to run an should have an internship before probably will), dress professionally avoid asking stupid questions and do and take initiative. If your in­ errand/pick someone up/grab cof­ they graduate, or at least highly (I will highly enjoy getting to throw save my question asking for when ternship is anything like the State fee/update a boring spreadsheet, consider it. There is no better way to on sweats and a sweatshirt 10 min­ it's really necessary. And supervi­ Department, you have to prove then do it and do it well. If there's take your career for a test drive and utes before class again) and work sors love it when they can task you that you are competent in order any chance to go above and beyond, gain valuable contacts and knowl­ at least nine hours a day maintain­ with something and then have it to get cool projects. People are do­ do it. Cooler things will follow; I edge in the working world. ing, promoting and strengthening show up on their desk with no fur­ ing important, stressful work, and promise. The views expressed are those of the United States' relationship with ther questions asked. they don't want an intern to mess Take advantage of all the oppor­ the writer and not necessarily those countries in the Western Hemi­ That being said, ask questions. it up. tunities that you can and network. of The Torch. Contact Anna Wiers- sphere. I really could not have asked If you don't understand something, So take your first few projects re- Everyone will tell you this, but it is ma at [email protected]. 14 [ideas] Friday, April 13, 2012 | lie Torch Local students to test skills Chinese speaking can continue to improve, so as to encourage them to continue study­ ing Chinese. contest attracts The second level will be for stu­ dents who have completed at least increased number two full years of Chinese language study. For this group, judges will of participants be watching as students each pres­ ent a three minute long monologue Ryan Connelly explaining why and how they study Torch Staff Writer Chinese in the United States. "That's the theme," Lin said. The Confucius Institute at Val­ "Then they can expand on what­ paraiso University and the Master ever story they've encountered in of Arts in Chinese Studies will be studying." cosponsoring the fourth annual Ridgway said that both levels' Great Lakes High School Chinese speech prompts have stayed the Speech Contest from l p.m. un­ same for all four years that the com­ til 5 p.m. Saturday in the Brown petition has been held. He said that and Gold Room of the Harre his staff was trying to find a topic Union. that every high school student of This year's competition will fea­ Chinese would have common ture 89 students from 12 different knowledge of, which is why they high schools across Indiana and Il­ chose to simply focus on the pro­ linois, with some students traveling cess of learning. more than three hours to partici­ Lin said that the criteria by pate in the contest. which the judges will be grading Benjamin Ridgway, assistant Stephanie Krebs / The Torch students includes accuracy, among professor of foreign languages and other qualities. coordinator ofthe contest, said that "They'll look at how creatively he sent invitations to schools in spirited competition that will be cording to Lin. topics, ranging from light-hearted the students will use language, and Michigan and Iowa as well. judged by three Chinese language "That's more colloquial and in­ skits to serious topics and occasion­ they also look at how masterful the According to Zhimin Lin, pro­ teachers. These teachers were cho­ teractive, and those are some of ally social commentary. students can use language to ex­ fessor of political science and di­ sen by the organizers of the com­ the first things that you learn in a Daniel Hoyle, instructor in for­ press their ideas," Lin said. rector of the MACS Program, last petition because of beginning Chi­ eign languages and literatures, will "I'm happy to be a part of this, year's competition drew about 70 their experience in nese language be serving as one of the judges for because I feel that learning a foreign students, which when compared to the field. Both the number of class is how to the competition. He says that the language is very important," Hoyle this year's 89 attendees marks a sig­ The competi­ have a conver­ first level's skits will be judged by said. "No matter what your degree nificant increase. tion will be bro­ schools and students sation on top­ group, not individually. is, no matter what you plan on do­ "Both the number of schools ken down into two has increased every ics of daily life," "We're judging the group as a ing in the future, having a second and students has increased every separate levels. The year, so we're getting Ridgway said. whole, on the originality ofthe skit, language is critical." year, so we're getting more popular," first level will be for He also said the content, the accuracy. They've Hoyle hopes that hosting speech Lin said. students with only more popular. that the com­ worked on this project as a group; competitions like this one on cam­ Lin said that the organization one or two years of petition allows they're going to present it as a pus will help students see the im­ that runs the event has a contact Chinese language Zhimin Lin students in group," Hoyle said. portance of studying a second lan­ list of local schools and teachers studies. Members of Director of Master of this first level Hoyle also pointed out that for guage. that offer Chinese language studies. this group will pro­ Arts in Chinese Studies to choose their this group, since the participants are Ridgway said he also hopes this duce a five minute Teachers then recommend students program own topics all first and second year students, event will draw the competing stu­ to participate and make sure they dialogue about Chi­ within the ba­ the judges will not be looking for dents' attention to V.U. so that they will be prepared for the competi­ nese culture. Topics sic framework perfection but rather for how they may one day continue their study of tion. for this group include more light- of "daily life," in order to give the have progressed in their Chinese Chinese here. At the contest, students will have hearted prompts, like attending a students more freedom and en­ studies up to this point. the opportunity to display their sports game, going to a restaurant courage their creativity. As a result, He says the judges will then pro­ Contact Ryan Connelly at torch@ Chinese language skills in a good- or attending a family gathering, ac­ he has seen a wide range of dialogue vide feedback on how the students valpo.edu. Service opportunity visits campus

is put to good use. As a result, every Faith Food Drive bit of food is important to donate and makes a difference for those in will take place need. "A misconception is that donated throughout April food just sits at a bank, waiting to be used. But I know it's frequently used Chad Marks right away," Groves said. Torch Staff Writer The goal for the Faith Food Drive is 50,000 pounds of non- Something new is taking place perishable food. Many ofthe values this April. For the first time, Val­ the Faith Food Drive wishes to em­ paraiso University will be partici­ phasize coincide with VU's, as it is pating in the Faith Food Drive with "designed to be a fun and engaging food collection happening through­ way for people of all faiths to learn out the month of April. about the needs of their community The food will go to local North­ while also raising food for people west Indiana food pantries, after- in need," according to its informa­ school programs and food kitch­ tional packet. ens. The listed essential items for do­ The Food Bank of Northwest nation include canned fruits and Indiana is orchestrating this food vegetables, canned meats, tuna, drive and is responsible for col­ macaroni and cheese, oatmeal, pas­ lecting and distributing food to the ta and peanut butter. many local food panties in Indiana. Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch "We want to have a wide variety, It has called upon participating hit all of the food groups that are faith centers to help collect these necessary to feed a human being," much needed non-perishable food dence halls. others. May to volunteer and assist in sort­ Groves said. items. Keeping food pantries well "It's necessary to have food we ing out the food. The Food Bank Anyone interested in getting a Students can gather up any non- stocked is an important endeavor can provide to the community. Typ­ of Northwest Indiana wants to en­ group together and volunteering in perishable foods they can find and because of the volume of needy ically at the Cafe Manna, we serve courage getting groups engaged, May at the Food Bank of Northwest deliver them to the collection boxes people it can serve. A local food 300 people a week," said sophomore as well as giving an opportunity to Indiana should contact Chanda that can be found around campus pantry out of St. Teresa of Avila Kyle Groves, student coordinator provide information about how the Dixon. in the Harre Union, Christopher Church, just off VU's campus, pro­ for Cafe Manna. Food Bank operates and distributes Center Library, Kretzmann Hall, vides an example of the part giving In addition to collecting food in food. Contact Chad Marks at torch@ Linwood House and several resi- to these pantries can play in aiding April, there is also an invitation in Every bit of food that is received valpo.edu. Friday, April 13, 2012 | The Torch [culture] B5 Analyzing American friendship

To them, there is no such thing Student studying as a "quasi-friend," or someone that you are only semi-close with. You're in Germany sees either friends or not. And if you are going to take up that responsibility many differences of friendship, you're signing on to it all. in relationships On the whole, friendship is quite the commitment. You are there through everything, the thick u 3 and thin. It is quite normal, almost Jacob expected, that you keep up almost daily contact with people,you con­ Torch Staff Writer sider your friends, make time to see them at least once a week and al­ Maybe you've never thought ways be ready to help out in a bind. about it, but what is a friend? Sure, Just last week, a job offer fell there are best friends, there are close through for one of my closest Ger­ friends, there are family friends, but man friends. So what did all her in general I'd say that we use the friends do? Everyone buckled down term pretty loosely. and started combing the Internet When talking about the girl and newspapers for available posi­ you make small talk with that sits tions that just might fit. After help­ next to you in Psychology, it's not ing her draw up cover letters for uncommon to refer to her casu­ each application and polishing her ally as your "friend," although your resume, she was already sending conversations never really breach out applications as soon as that eve­ any topics deeper than the weather, ning. It was quite the sight to see: what the food specials in the union Everyone helping her out when she Photo Provided are or what homework you have had barely asked. to get done before your next class. Stefan, above, poses for a picture with three of his German friends. In Germany, friendship Is very specifically defined. As friendly as Americans are, I Nonetheless, she is still a "friend." cannot say our friendships are held Living in Germany, that word to quite the same standards. "friend" doesn't crop up in con­ to be excited when they walk into and on the table. There are no se­ bly cold people, keep in mind that Maybe it is time that we take versation quite as much. Here, it the room. You don't crets about who there is a flipside to this coin. It also a look at the way we conduct our is completely normal to refer to all talk about them as if is friends with means that if you are lucky enough friendships. In our world of Face- those more loosely defined relation­ they are one of your To them, there is whom, or who to move into the "friendship zone" book friends, "friends" we met at a ships that we tend to unconsciously friends. And you isn't on good with a German, they will undoubt­ party and "friends-of-friends," the classify as friendship as "colleagues" certainly don't feel no such thing as terms with edly be one ofthe best friends you'll definition of friendship has become or "acquaintances." If it sounds like any social obligation a 'quasi-friend,' or whom. As a ever have. a little muddled over the years. Per­ there is a lot more distance associ­ toward them. someone that you consequence, all Here in Germany, I befriended haps we all have something to learn ated with those terms, it's because Not that any of that fake friend­ some of the coolest people I have from the Germans in just how seri­ there is. these things are bad, are only semi-close ship and back- ever encountered. Not to imply that ously they value their "friends." ... In my experience, friendships and it's riot even that with. stabbing is kept my friends back home are anything with Germans are very much "all- they are impolite, to a minimum. short of amazing, but my German The views expressed are those of or-nothing" relationships. If you but Germans, on Before you friends are shockingly dedicated, the writer and not necessarily those aren't friends with someone, you are the whole, are very much in favor all start to think I'm trying to con­ incredibly reliable and take being a of The Torch. Contact Jake Stefan at really not friends. You don't pretend of keeping everything in the open vince you that Germans are terri- friend very, very seriously. [email protected]. Low turnout, high audience support

the performers enthusiastically. had been publicized better so more Battle ofthe Bands Stop.drop.rewind, one of the students would have come." winners of the Student Ashley winners, students Battle of the Bergquist seemed Bands, was the The campus doesn't to enjoy the event. performedfor first to perform. get to see many "I loved seeing Jake Halpin, gui­ displays like this, so people I know get small MESA event tarist for stop, to perform, and drop.rewind, I credit Matt D'Abreu they did a fantas­ Thomas Dixon said that the and all of MESA for tic job," Bergquist Torch Staff Writer band has a long putting something said. "HOT was history at Val­ awesome, and Student groups that had previ­ paraiso Univer­ like this together. 'Brown-Eyed Girl' ously performed on campus this sity. Kevin Brown was an amazing year had an opportunity to show off "We're a pro­ addition to their their skills during MESA's Spring gressive power Senior repertoire. Phil Concert Thursday, April 5. pop band that's was a fantastic so­ MESA, the Music Enterprise been around Valpo for almost five loist." Student Association, is an organiza­ years," he said. Hooked on Tonics was followed tion of students at Valparaiso Uni­ The next group to perform was by a performance by rap artist Kev­ versity that educates students about Hooked On Tonics, Valparaiso in Brown. the music industry. Earlier this year, University's only co-ed a cappella "I think it was a start of some­ MESA sponsored singing group thing that can be really great for the the Battle of the and another campus," Brown said. Bands, a compe­ I thought the concert winner of the "The music community, apart tition for student Battle of the from those who actually study it, music groups. went well and that all Bands. Han­ is small. I think it's good to have an "The event the performers did an nah Heagy, event in which musicians can per­ was to showcase awesome job. I just a member form and share their talents. The this year's Battle of Hooked campus doesn't get to see many ofthe Bands win­ wish the concert had on Tonics, displays like this, so I credit Matt ners," said MESA been publicized better thought the D'Abreu and all of MESA for put­ concert went ting something like this together. president Matt so more students would D'Abreu. well despite Their hard work isn't recognized The concert have come. the low turn­ enough." was scheduled to out. Through Ashes, a metal band Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch begin at 7 p.m. Hannah Heagy "I thought that was a winner of a previous A member of stop.drop.rewind, one of the Battle of the Band winners, performs. but began rather Hooked on Tonics member the concert Battle of the Bands competition, late. The winners went well and was previously scheduled to be fea­ of the Battle of that all the tured in the concert as well, but did ran late, and the Harre Union ball­ able to perform. the Bands played to a small audi­ performers did an awesome job," not perform. According to D'Abreu, room had only been reserved until Contact Thomas Dixon at torch@ ence, but the audience supported she said. "I just wish the concert one of the members of the band 10 p.m., so Through Ashes was not valpo.edu. B6 [classifieds] The Torch | Friday, April 13, 2012 To Place a Classified Ad Social 'media'rology: A new kind of update Classified ads are available Meteorologist "Multiple hail reports in CA's year, social media outlets actu­ vice's Hurricane Center by NOAA free of charge to current Mark Spychala Central Valley" @wunderground, ally become the primary source makes it very clear that their VU students. "Golf ball (1.75") sized hail was of information. 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These are just extent of the damage to the school current information" and giving a Email [email protected], adult online users connected to three of the hundreds of weather system and asked for volunteers to link to their government site. one or more social media sites, related tweets posted within just help clean up and ready the school Public access to real-time in­ call (219) 464-5426 minutes of each other during a se­ or fax (219) 464-6728. people are more linked than ever. for operation. These requests al­ formation during disasters is an Facebook boasts 845 million active vere weather outbreak in Califor­ lowed for the district to return to incredible resource that should not users, Twitter has 127 million, and nia this past Thursday. Facebook near normal operations within one go unnoticed. If you are part of a To Place a Display Ad Google+ has 90 million unique rang out with similar post like the week of the disaster. social network, then be sure to fol­ visitors. Combined with the many following from a user in the area, When severe weather struck low groups that can provide you other social media sites, (Tumblr, "OMG!!! Am not enjoying the the Dallas Fort Worth region last with reliable and helpful updates Pinterest, Linkedin, Reddit, etc.) scary weather right now!!! I know week, The Dallas Fort Worth Red both during and after a disaster. For a complete copy much of the human population I said I wanted winter storms but Cross and the Dallas Fort Worth And remember, severe weather finds itself involved in the social not possible tornado storms!!! I Airport went to Twitter to spread can strike any time of day or night. ofthe Torch Rate Card media scene. These sites play a big mean this is California, we don't warnings and give safety tips to Always have a plan. call (219) 464-5426 or role in how society thinks about, have basements to hide in!" those in the area. 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Linda C. Black you cast yourself to the delights of thoughts. Return correspondence. Listen to fact this time. Offer your Today is a 7 - You have the power McClatchy-Tribune News Services a very fun social whirlwind. Tackle detailed planning with fi- peacemaker skills. Refine your to manage chaos as it arises, enjoy­ Taurus (April 20-May 20) - nancials. It pays. speech. Say the magic words. Love ing the process and creating some­ Where would you most love to Today is a 7 - It may be Friday the Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) - Today is blossoms anew. thing new out of the experience. go this year? Who do you want to 13th, but that's no reason for super­ a 7 - There could be a clash of wills Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) - To­ It's not a good time for financial work and play with? There's for­ stition. A quiet morning prepares or a misunderstanding. Communi­ day is a 6 - It's easier to get disori­ risks. ward velocity now. Career, income, for important afternoon meetings cate long-distance. Delegate to in­ ented now. Make good use of com­ Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) - family, partnerships, travel and ed­ and fun with friends later. crease effectiveness, and get expert mon sense (or a compass) and find Today is a 5 - Problems could come ucation take the limelight. Words Gemini (May 21-June 21) - To­ assistance. Listen to suggestions. solace at home. Stay in communi­ to mind. Solving them is part of come easier. New structures and day is a 6 - Finances open some. An Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) - To­ cation with loved ones. Finances the job. Things are just about to ways of thinking open entirely new expansion phase begins, and the day is an 8 - Compromise works. open up. ease up. You're entering a powerful possibilities. To get the advantage, next adventure calls. With Mars Don't start before you're ready. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) phase. Celebrate into the night. check the day's rating: 10 is the stationary direct, energy is slower Talk a little; define terms, review - Today is an 8 - An extra dose Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) - easiest day, o the most challenging. today. Plan a cultural escape. steps. Prepare in private, and then of creativity, especially around fi­ Today is a 6 - It's not a good time Aries (March 21-April 19) - To­ Cancer (June 22-July 22) - To­ dive into the job. There are busy nances, is greatly appreciated. Pre­ to travel. If you have to go some­ day is an 8 - Prepare everything day is an 8 - Don't confront au­ days ahead. pare more than you think, and save where, add time for the unexpect­ in private, and review the logical thority directly, but be prepared Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) - To­ some money. Maintain optimism. ed. Better check the train schedule steps. Define your terms before to defend your position. Write up day is a 9 - Fact and fantasy clash. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) - again, or your tire pressure. Friday, April 13, 2012 | The Torch [craft] B7 All-Americans reload punk rock

musical styles that seemingly span "Yeah, I like my music loud and Street' ends in a stalemate." sitting. New album offers across decades. Want 90s garage I like it screaming at you, too." I commend Tyson Ritter, lead If manic-depressive is your style band? 80s or 60s rock band? Maybe Unfortunately, for my tastes, this vocalist and bassist, for finding his of music, I would highly recom­ widely differing a little ska or funked-up pop? Look album is too bipolar; the drastic way out of the hell-hole he dug mend "Kids in the Street" to you; on the repertoire: They even have jumps from the "I can break your for himself with his self- if you are the type that enjoys static aspects of genre the "brush and string-heavy jazz." heart" songs to the "Heck, yeah, destructing choices, and if it were white noise, steer clear. There is no way to go wrong with I like angry," is simply too much me writing the lyrics, my words This album deservedly receives this album. Challenge accepted. for an album comprised of only 11 would likely be a jumbled mess as three and a half stars of five. Let's face the facts, every band, tracks constituting 43 minutes of well, but whatever happened to lyri­ regardless of genre, needs a bal­ music. I would rather see two sepa­ cal editors? Or tonal editors? Are The views expressed are those of lad or two to reach the sentimental rate albums from The All-Ameri- there even such things? If not, there the writer and not necessarily those Torch Staff Writer saps in the audience. Thankfully, can Rejects: one of heart-wrenching should be because an audience can of The Torch. Contact Angela Misso The All-American Rejects have that and touching love songs and one of only listen to so much crazy in one at [email protected]. The Ail-American Rejects re­ covered with "Heartbeat Slowing some provoking chants like "Gives leased their fourth studio album, Down," "I For You" and "Affection." You Hell." "Kids in the Street," March 26 These are the songs every girl se­ I willingly admit that the band worldwide, and based on the re­ cretly wishes the boy of her dreams has progressed substantially since views, the third time is not neces­ will be singing outside her window, their debut "The All-American sarily the charm. "Move Along" the songs we cry to when things did Rejects" in 2003. But I want to be previous albums, we have found a not work out the way we hoped, the blown away by a CD receiving high winner. songs we daydream to for our own praises from Artistdirect, Alterna­ With an album long in the mak­ fairy-tale. tive Press and AbsolutePunk. ing, it is no wonder there is shock However, reputations have to On the other side of the fence, in realizing "Gives you Hell" was be upheld, and that means those I share the less-than-enthusiastic released in late September 2008, songs we all love to crank up and views of Rolling Stone and Enter­ and The Ail-American Rejects have roll down the windows to have tainment Weekly, which said, "Too been relatively quiet since. Obvi­ the best listening experience. many tracks cloaked in unneces­ ously, it's because the group was in That means we have something sary hoopla, suffocating the best studio pulling together an album along the lines of "Someday's songs' breezy sweetness that makes that has a little something for every Gone," "Beekeepers Daughter" blasts of pure blissful oxygen like listener. and "Walk Over Me" to simply tell 'Someday's Gone' and 'Beekeeper's Despite only 11 tracks, "Kids in the people driving around us, Daughter' extra satisfying, but like the Street" presents a wide range of stopped at the traffic light, that, most internal battles, 'Kids in the Kyle Smart / The Torch Roman Zolanski returns German program shown songs like "Stupid Hoe" display her takes listeners in an entirely dif­ ments on stage with an awards Minafs sequel to pretentious, yet lovable attitude, ferent direction. In this song, Annual TheaterFest ceremony. The day's program and highly original one-liners such Minaj collaborates with the rap­ ended at around 2 a.m. with an * 'Pink Friday as "I get it cracking like a bad back." per 2 Chainz to create a taunting treats high school optional tour of the German The album begins with "Roman beat with sensual undertones. House, VU's housing reserved for fulfills promise Holiday," a dramatic rendition by This track satisfies the need for students to full German students and one of the singer's alter-egos, Ro­ not so pop-inspired on the al­ American students studying the by first release man Zolanski. Fans will recall this bum and pays homage to the language experiencelanguage . track's premiere at the 2012 Gram- artist's beginnings in the music Junior Mir jam Nicklaus par­ mys and Minaj's unforgettable "Ex­ industry. Chadd Suit ticipated in the event as a guide orcist" themed performance. In many respects, this album Torch Staff Writer for the students. A native of Ger­ Juliana This song is a great example of showcases her ability to take on many, Nicklaus is in her final se­ the artist's ability to easily shift be­ alternate personas like "Roman" The Duesenberg Recital Hall in mester at Valparaiso University. She Torch Staff Writer tween the differing genres of rap and and the effect this has on her the VUCA Wednesday, laid wit­ was able to watch the perfor­ pop. She shows us both sides of her music. The album's fusion of rap ness to many loud noises, and this mances, and encourages students The fierce and fabulous Nicki personality and gives us a glimpse and pop, along with its inventive time the sounds were not just a interested or not in the German Minaj is back with a new solo into the lives of the fabricated Zo­ style, speaks to Minaj's overall part of another one of Valparaiso culture to come to Theaterfest in album. Her recently released "Pink lanski family. Plus, she throws in an uniqueness as an artist. University's high school tours. years to come. Friday: Roman Reloaded" proves eerie refrain of the lines, "Come all I give Nicki Minaj's "Pink However, the scene was caused "The effort and courage these to be an energetic and promising ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, I Friday: Roman Reloaded" four by about 100 high school students kids show on stage, regardless sequel to "Pink Friday." am Roman Zolanski." out of five stars for its fresh feel, from all over Northwest Indiana of how well they speak the lan­ Minaj, the female counterpart of "Starships," the first single off catchy lyrics and lively repre­ congregated to guage, is amazing Young Money Entertainment, self- this album, is another track in sentation of mixed genres. This Valparaiso Uni­ to see, Nicklaus proclaimed "female Weezy" and which Minaj shows off her versatile album is definitely worth check­ versity to display The effort and said. longtime rival of rapper Lil' Kim, vocal skills. One might liken this ing out. their skills in courage these kids Jennifer has hit it big again. Her career in song's playful mood to mainstream The views expressed are those the German lan­ show on stage, Bjornstad, as­ music took off only two short years hits like "Super Bass" or Katy Per­ of the writer and not necessar­ guage. Asked to sociate profes­ ago with the release of her first al­ ry's "California Gurls." ily those of The Torch. Contact perform German regardless of how sor of German bum. Known for her addictive, "Beez In The Trap," which can be Juliana Kapetanov at torch@ skits speaking well they speak the and director of amusing and sometimes shocking found on the rap half of this album, valpo.edu. nothing but the the Kade-Due­ lyrics, this star does not fail to im­ indigenous lan­ language, is amazing senberg German press fans with her latest work. guage, these stu­ to see. House, served as This album, which is divided dents were able to WM "; one of three hosts into two parts, is a nice transition show off in VU's Mir jam Nicklaus to the event. from her debut. The first seven own theater. "They are Sudent songs, beginning with "Roman In its ninth able to see where Holiday," explore Minaj's signature INICKI MINAJ year, "The- their study of abrasive rap style. Though packed aterfest" has served as a way for German might be able to take with expletives and sometimes of­ high school students to come them ir the future: To exciting fensive, her lyrics are undeniably to Valparaiso University to not opportunities like study abroad or memorable. only perform, but also show­ living in a language house or find­ Starting with "Right By My Side," case their talents to faculty and ing a career that makes use of their the second part ofthe album focus­ students in the German Depart­ language skills," Bjornstad said. es on the singer's more full-fledged ment. Not only does this serve "Each year, theTheaterfesteventgives venture into the realm of pop mu­ as a way for us the opportunity to bring sic. With her poppy, dance tunes, the German faculty to see together students who are Minaj competes with well-known how students at the high school learning German at the high school artists like Britney Spears, Katy Per­ level are developing in the and collegiate levels. High ry and Lady Gaga. However, some German language, but it also school learners of German enjoy listeners may be disappointed with serves as a way for students to visit interacting with students at VU the general lack of gritty, rap verse the university, as well as meet and spending a day on campus." in songs like "Automatic" and "Va potential German professors, Theaterfest is about more Va Voom." students and faculty alike. than just theater. It is about Many of the themes that fans of The day began with perfor­ bringing a community together by Minaj's first album loved carry over mances that lasted until about means of education. onto this album as well. "Come 12 p.m. From there, students were On A Cone" features her unfalter­ provided lunch and then Contact Chadd Suit at torch@ ing criticism of competition. While Kyle Smart / The Torch recognized for their accomplish­ valpo.edu. The Torch | Friday, April 13, 2012 B8

"Why should I paint dead fish, onions and beer glasses? Girls a&e are so much prettier." - Marie Laurencin JAZZ FEST LIVES ON VU's week-long gala of originality reels in crowds Joseph Weil Torch Staff Writer

Valparaiso University and the wider community were treated to another round of performances from local high school students, VU's own Jazz Ensemble and many talented and famous artists of the nation's celebrated jazz community as the Harre Union staff put on the 27th Annual Valparaiso University Jazz Fest. With acts ranging from local high school jazz bands from Avon, Valparaiso, Chesterton, Michigan City and Portage, to Columbia Col­ lege's Jazz Fusion Band and VU's very own Jazz Ensemble and Facul­ ty Trio, the festival combined some ofthe best young talent in the Mid­ west and played all week to nearly sold-out crowds in the Harre Union ballroom. The weeklong event, billed as one the largest non-competitive festivals in the country, was a cross-section of the many differ­ ing styles that jazz has to offer. Among them were traditional, con­ temporary, avant garde and main­ Austin Hill / The Torch stream, and the variety ofthe shows Terell Stafford, world-renowned jazz player, finesses the trumpet during the Jazz Fest. Many individuals worked to make this event live up to its reputation. presented each night's audience a unique take on the vaunted musical tradition that traces its director Chris Drabyn and and jazz luminary Ellis Marsalis. with the U.S. Army (Big) Band. getting interested in jazz, and he's roots back over a century to its Columbia College Jazz Fusion "The whole idea of the students We're talking about professional been one of my role models ac­ slave spiritual-influenced ragtime Band director Bill Boris, and perform at a festival with a guest level things; that's the challenge, tually, so I'm really excited he's beginnings in New Orleans. played a spontaneous set to the artist is to challenge them with that's the educational merit of coming here. And along with While the Jazz Fest was a resounding applause of an amped repertoire that they typically this. Also, playing with the guest Count Basie last year, we didn't play well-coordinated event, like crowd. wouldn't see," artists, feeling that interaction and with him, but I heard him and his any gigantic entertainment un­ Brown, ad­ Brown said. feeling quite a sense of accomplish­ band play, and it was an amazing dertaking, there was a snag. The junct assistant When you look at "These are ar­ ment when you've done it." performance. Every year, Jazz Fest first act, the Hebron High School professor of rangements and Brown commented as well on is amazing." Jazz Band, was unable to attend, percussion and the stage, the 18 to compositions the task presented to the Jazz En­ Reactions from the audience and as the seats filled on the first coordinator of 20 musicians that that were, with semble every festival. were confirming of the strong suc­ night, Jazz Ensemble director jazz studies at are up there, they all the original in­ "Historically, and indeed on cess the festival turned out to be. Jeffrey Brown sprang into action VU, talked of tent, meant to be this campus as well, Kyle Devlin, a and did what any true jazz the anticipa­ have their own played by profes­ the performance of junior electrical musician would do with an emp­ tion of this year's individual part. sionals with big the Jazz Ensemble You never, ever... engineering ma­ ty stage and a restless crowd: He festival and what bands across the is more challenging ever stop learning jor, commented improvised. Quickly gathering his it means to the Jeffrey Brown country (which because it is positively. other band mates in the Faculty they have). Ter­ chamber music. students to get the Director, Jazz Band Jeffrey Brown "I found it Jazz Trio, VU jazz piano instruc­ chance play along­ rell Stafford goes It's not as if fascinating how Director, Jazz Ensemble tor Billy Foster and VU jazz bass side and be billed out and plays you re playing they were all able instructor Bruce Evans, Brown with such talented musicians as re­ these same arrangements with the the same part as to play so well to­ brought onstage VU alumnus cording legend Bobby Lewis, trum­ Village Vanguard Orchestra. There four other people," Brown gether," Devlin said. "I played jazz and Avon High School Jazz Band pet extraordinaire Terell Stafford are recordings of him playing said. "When you look at the in high school, and I know how it stage, the 18 to 20 musicians that is to play. It was amazing how well are up there, they all have their own they played together. It sounded individual part. Consequently, great; they kept in tune. It was there are a lot more responsibili­ great." ties." "I was really impressed by the Additionally, Brown talked ability level and how much fun it about the variety of the styles looked like the students were hav­ and how it created a charged ing," said 2010 VU graduate in cre­ atmosphere. ative writing Ellen Orner. "It was "The energy felt here, a lot great to see Terrell Stafford. I was of that has to do with the artists literally blown away by his volume that come here play with us. Ter­ and range." rell Stafford is an amazing lead, a Accordingly, it would seem that powerful trumpet player, and you this year's Jazz Fest was a big hit. continually try to be creative in the Brown's words summed up why this programming aspect of things. You musical medium can be so impor­ hope for the energy level to be same tant to so many people. as it has been in past years, and "You never, ever ... ever stop the energy can be derived from learning. This music has infinite a lot of different sources," Brown possibilities. That's the challenge said. "You could have an energetic, of performing it. That's the beautifully lush ballad that can challenge of being in an ensem­ generate possibly some of the same ble that performs it," Brown said. energy as a real fast tempo shout "Despite what level you're at, if chorus of a swing number." you're at a professional level, or Frank Faso, a tenor trombone you're at a student level, it's exciting player for the Ensemble, echoed because it can be extremely cere­ the excited attitude of his director. bral." Adam Jackson / The Torch "I've always listened to Terrell Stafford," Faso said. "I've started Contact Joseph Weil at torch@ valpo.edu. Jazz musicians from all over the country have been gathering at VU for the Jazz Fest for the past 27 years. listening to him when I started