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.