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A Student Publication of Cedarville College SGA programs aim at dorms by Mark Balcer Rickard said the admini­ problem too great for the addition accept SGA's proposal was made placed with new Maytag units. St. Contributing Writer stration is very interested in hear­ of just a few new machines to because " ... the administration Clair said that Maytags have the ing students' ideas. To the students solve. wants to make sure that the stu­ best service record. Referring to Student Body President he says, "We want you to come to Administrators were dents are cared for in every part of Maytag' s commercials, he thinks Jim Jacobs recently announced us. We want to be accessible to alanned that some students were their life on campus." that the college's washer repair­ two major changes to improve you. We do the best we can, but we doing laundry off campus ~cause The new machines will man, Ed Phillips, might become Cedarville College's dormitory know there's always room for of broken machines. St. Clair said cost over $20,000. However, St. one of those "lonely Maytag re~ program. improvement:" he knew of some problems with the Clair said the students won't have pairmen." First, beginning winter Jacobs, a senior pre-med washers and dryers, but he did not to pay more to use the machines quarter, late passes will be offered major, said the late pass change realize that the problem was so this year. He hopes the purchase St. Clair hopes to purchase more in 30-minute segments instead of was first suggested at an SGA serious. He added, "We (the ad­ price will be balanced by eliminat­ new washers and dryers next year. full hour segments. Second, the meeting last spring. After an Opin­ ministrators) don't know some­ ing the frequent repair costs of the After that, he plans to implement a failing washers and dryers in cam­ ion Box survey in October showed times what's going on out there old machines. regular system of replacing a cer­ pus laundry rooms will soon be strong student support for the idea, unless the students tell us about it." The college's current tain number of older machines replaced by new, more reliable Jacobs submitted a proposal to He said the decision to Whirlpool machines will be re- every few years. models. Each of these changes Rickard. After consulting with the result from the administration ac­ deans and resident directors, who cepting a Student Government said the policy would be workable, Association (SGA) proposal. Rickard approved the proposal. Jacobs said it's unusual Under the new late pass Drama duo returns for a college's student government policy, students will have twice as by Joanie Helmuth to have such an active influence in many late passes to use. However, Contributing Writer deciding -policy matters. At Ce­ each will represent only 30 extra darville, "The acceptance the stu­ minutes. Students will still have Jerry Cohagan and dents' ideas receive and the objec­ the same total number of late pass tions they're allowed to have are Stephen Hicks, returning to Ce­ hours. The difference is that they darville on Friday, Nov. 20, call really unprecedentedio the context may now sign out for half hour of Christian colleges," he said themselves "performers of com­ periods. edy and drama with a Christian The 21-year old Cincin­ Students will also have perspective.'' · nati native added that he views the option of using two of these 30- Hicks and Cohagan met at SGA as the students' voice to the minute late passes at once. This Northwest Nazarene College in administration. "They (the ad­ will allow them the same extra Nampa, Idaho. They worked to­ hour after curfew as before. ministration) recognize that a gether in plays and were involved number.of positive concerns will Jacobs pointed out that in a drama team. Through these students signing out for an hour but come out of SGA. They want to shared experiences, they discov­ returning during their first 30 min­ respond to the students' feelings. ered that they worked very well utes will be required to use only one Therefore, they want to hear what together. It was not until after of their late passes. the students express through stu~ graduating from Northwest Naza­ dent government." In the laundry rooms, stu­ rene with BA degrees in Speech dents will see a number of new Communication that they decided Vice President for Stu­ washers and dryers installed soon. to act together as a ministry. formed with Petra, Brown Bannis­ sketches they are communicating dent Services Don Rickard agrees Vice President for Business Ken­ ter, Cheryl Prewitt and Lamell essential truths about the Christian with Jacobs, and added that neth St. Clair said the machines They moved to Kansas Harris. They have toured with the experience. Their ultimate goal is Cedarville's SGA is made more may begin arriving before Thanks­ City, rented an apartment and Gaither Trio, and also have worked to make audiences see that a rela­ distinct by the authority, responsi­ giving break. St. Clair decided to worked odd jobs while writing with Bob Benson, Harold Ivan tionship with Christ rqalces a differ- bility and independence it's al­ buy the new machines based on scripts and trying to get bookings. Smith and Chuck Swindoll. They ence in our lives. · lowed to have. He believes the another SGA recommendation. What was slow at first is now a travel 50,000 miles a year, touring SGA is designed to be a process of The business office was thriving business. No longer do churches and college campuses in Tickets are available for "learning by doing." Rickard already planning to buy fouror five they have to ask pastors to let them the United States and Canada. three dollars through Campus Ac­ knows of no other school with a new washers and dryers this year. perform; pastors now ask them. tivities next week. The evening similar student government pro­ But a report compiled by SGA Since their start in 1980, Hicks and Cohagan hope program will begin at eight in the gram. dorm representatives described a Hicks and Cohagan have per- that through their monologues and James T. Jeremiah Chapel. 2 Cedars - November 19, 1987 EDITORIALS God offers e couragement by Derek Neufa.1th by Conrad Weaver God not only wants us to youngboytoworkonhisfarm. The Editor-in-Chief Darkroom Manager read His Word, but He also wants first day he showed the boy the us to pray to Him. Ephesians 6:18 haymow filled with hay. He told In this issue of Cedars , tells us to" ... Pray in the spirit on all the boy that the whole pile had to be we are giving special coverage to As we near the end of the occasions .... " God is concerned given to the cows. The young boy The Closing of the American Mind quarter and homework piles up and with our problems, and He wants to quit his job immediately because it by Allan Bloom. gets us discouraged, there are three hear about them. looked like too much work. The We hope to show that the things we need to remember. Prayer is an encourage­ boy didn't realize that the farmer's book, though especially relevant, cows only ate a little at a time and First, we dare not forget ment because it helps us realize is much more controversial than would only need a few bales each our relationship with God. As that God is personal. Praying to many who have not read it suppose. God as if He was sitting right next day. I have not read the book, but, be­ homework, ballgames and parties demand more and more of our to me helps me realize that He is cause of our findings, I will read it real and cares for me. We as students must re­ much sooner than I would have time, we have a tendency to push member to take only a little at a God aside. We focus on getting Praising God on a daily otherwise. time. Trying to do a whole . , t through the quarter with our heads basis will help us grow in our rela­ Itor S nO e The first section of cover­ quarter's work in one night is sui­ Ed age includes statements from sev­ above water. tionship with Him. If we look for cide. Remember to do today's eral professors and administrators things to praise Him for, we will work today and worry about In maintaining a healthy recognize His greatness and His about the content of Bloom's book. relationship with God, we need to tomorrow's tasks tomorrow. This is not intended to be a Do­ power in our lives. Psalm 68:19 spend time in His Word. A daily Third, we need to encour­ nahue-type meeting of the minds. says, "Praise be to the Lord, to God quiet time, reflecting and meditat­ age each other,just as God encour­ It is intended to show perspectives our Savior, who daily bears our ing on the Scriptures, helps that ages us in His Word. There are that many of us are missing burdens." relationship grow. A deep rela­ many examples of people in the The second section includes an tionship with God helps us through This is incredible! God, the Crea­ Bible encouraging each other. article from the College Press difficult times. God has so much to tor of the universe cares forus. We Service which demonstrates a per­ tell us if we would only stop to ought to be praising Him continu­ Moses encouraged the spective that is far removed from listen. ally. Shouldering the tasks before children of Israel when they were our own circles. us will become easier if we remem­ fleeing from Egypt; Exodus 14:13 We hope this will further encour­ God has many word<; of ber that God is talcing care of us says, "Do not be afraid. Stand finn age those who have not read the encouragement for us. Isaiah daily. and you will see the deliverance the book to do so. 41:13 says, "I am the Lord, your Lord wilJ bring you today." God, who talces hold of your right Second, we need to re­ hand, and says to you, Do not fear; member to be committed to our Let these suggestions be a I will l)elp you." There are many studies. It is easy to become dis­ reminder to us that there is some­ other passages that encourage us, if couraged when we look at all the thing we can do to overcome dis­ we would only take time to open work that must be done. couragement during post mid-term the Bible and read them. A farmer once hired a blues. L etters to t h e E ditor----- Dear Editor, gestedforce has a brother between How can we give money to mis­ I'm writing in response to the ages of18 and 25, which is draft sions and pray for the salvation of your "Sidewalk Talk" section of age. Moslems, yet at the same time the Nov. 5th issue. The question encourage our government to kill Editor-in-Chief, Derek Neufarth must have asked about relations The "middle-aged professor" them and to destroy their home­ Business Manager, Glenn Nash between the U.S. and Iran. who also suggested the use offorce land? I think this dualism is neither Layout Editor, Sherri Cruver is no stranger to international af­ philosophically nor theologically Assistant Layout Editor, Melissa Berner I was very disappointed fairs. Professor Halsey served in defensible. Copy Editor, Terri Huber with your sampling of opinions. If the United States Army during the hostilities escalate and a major years of the Cuban missle crisis And I trust that as Christians Assigning Editor, Bob Bowman confrontation follows, those six ( 1960-63 ). He also has a son who whose greatest call is to love God Advisor, Debbie Haffey ladies and the middle-aged profes­ will soon turn 18 years ofage. and our fellowmen (Luke 10:27, sor won't be the ones on the boat 28), we will rethink our commit­ Staff: Darkroom Technician: Conrad Weaver, Photo­ headed for the Persian Gulf! Ev­ War is horrible for everyone ment to that call and work for peace graphers: David Humphrey, Heather McFarlane, Daryl Rutt, eryone may express an opinion in touched by it, not just for the sol­ instead of war. Doug Filter, Layout Personnel: Karen Johnston, Proofreaders: this nation, but perhaps more of a diers. And often in our world, it is Gretchen Hoffmeyer, Lead Writers: Stevetfanson, Staff Writ­ ers: Herbert Bean. Theresa Henry, Jeff Main, Ann Sulek, Kevin showing from those of draft age necessary. Tupps and sex might have been appropri­ Sincerely, ate. Cedars shall inform and entertain its readers with a balance of relevant cam­ James Pawelski pus, national and world issues, events and people in an attractive, journalistic style. This includes being truthful, accurate and professional in all of its deal­ ings. Above all, Cedars will glorify Jesus Christ, our Creator and Savior. Sincerely,

MarkDMcClain Cedars opinion-editorial page will provide a forum for the presentation, dis­ cussion and stimulation of thoughts and ideas. Signed editorials represent Dear Editor, only the opinion of the writer, not that of the whole staff or of Cedarville Col­ It was with great concern and lege. We strongly encourage your written responses. Letters should be legi­ disappointment that I detected a ble and signed to be considered for publication. basic inconsistency in the answers Editor's Response Editor's Response given to the last Sidewalk Talk I agree that some people, Yousuggestthatonlyt/1osewho question. How can we reconcile forgetting they must love their Cedars is published every other Thursday except during breaks. Subscrip­ the fact that as Christians we are neighbors, too quickly call for re­ tions are available to the public at $7.50. Our mailing address is Box 601, wear the uniforms in war have Cedarville College, Cedarville, OH 45314, telephone (513)766-2211, anything at stake. This is not so. concerned with evangelizing the taliation. But I remind you that, ext. 374. Cedars is a member of Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Of tlie six "ladies" wlio re­ very people that as American citi­ while still loving our neighbors, sponded, only three advocated tlie zens we want to "attack ... and get there comes a time for justice use offorce. Eaclaofthemwhosug- . . . out of our way"? (Romans 13:1,2) . November 19, 1987 - Cedars 3

Honors Program stimulates learning by Gary Percesepe patterns of implementation as ize their talents. The same premise environment that will encourage cialization. The projected out­ Director of Honors Program there are institutions. In reflecting furnishes the rationale for honors the aspirations of and the achieve­ come is the creation of a commu­ on the unique situation of Ce­ education. ments by these students and that nity of scholars: independent, Honors education con­ darville College, we have tried to W. H. Halverson, writing will foster in them dignity, self­ critical thinkers with demonstrated sists of the total means by which a design an Honors Program which in Report on Honors published by esteem and a sense of their poten­ communication and writing skills, college or university seeks to meet addresses our special needs and The Ohio State University (1973), tial. who shall be able to find their niche the educational needs of its ablest enhances the academic and spiri­ delineated educational and institu­ Finally, to derive from the in larger human culture, as good and most highly motivated stu­ tual mission ·of the college. tional objectives for Honors Pro­ program benefits for the wider and just citizens in a free republic. dents. In any institution where grams. I believe that these objec­ academic community, such as fo­ Honors learning is promoted there is intellectual heterogeneity, tives are certainly appropriate to cusing attention on quality educa­ The premise governing whenever a faculty member re­ two groups of students are nor­ the Cedarville College Honors tion and a concept of excellence the honors curriculum is that "the sponds to an inquisitive student's mally disadvantaged by regular Program, and therefore deserve to and distinction, giving faculty curriculum is always more than the special interest or an advisor helps curricular offerings. At one end of be mentioned here. members the psychic reward that sum of its courses." The founda­ a student select courses that will the spectrum are those whose abili­ The educational objec­ derives from working with gifted .tional question that honors faculty call forth her or his best efforts. ties or preparations render them tives of an Honors Program, students, and attracting to the keep before them is not, "What Anyone who identifies and fosters incapable of meeting the challenge Halverson argues, are four in campus scholars and speakers who courses should honor students the growth of academic talent is of the full program. At the other number. First, to identify students would not otherwise be there. take?" Rather, the faculty ask, engaged in honors work. extreme are those of such abilities whose abilities andmotivati ms are It is clear that the very "What educational experiences do An "Honors Program," and previous achievements that the so high that their academic needs presence ofan Honors Program can we wish them to have-what ought then, is simply a planned set of regular program provides insuffi­ would not be met adequately by enhance the image of an institution the outcome of their honors experi­ pedagogical, curricular and co­ cient challenge. existing programs. as a plac~ where superior scholar­ ence at Cedarville to be?" This curricular arrangements to serve Typically, there is no dif­ Second, to provide academic ship is honored and encouraged. A question then guides inquiry and the needs of talented students more ficulty in recognizing that the for­ opportunities of such calibre that college that maintains an Honors course development. It should be adequately than if the matter were mer group needs specialized coun­ the students thus identified are Program exhibits to the world that understood that honors is not a left entirely to the initiative of seling, a degree of curricular flexi­ challenged to perform at the high­ the cultivation of learning is a major: it exists only to enrich the interested persons. bility and courses at an appropriate est level of excellence of which value that is cherished. extant curriculum. Obviously, there are level of difficulty. The premise they are capable and through which The honors curriculum is many ways of implementing the governing programs for the disad­ they may become independent devised to create an ethos of intel­ If you have been reading honors concept into educational vantaged is that all students should learners. lectual community, with room for this editorial with interest, appre­ institutions: there are as many be encouraged and enabled to real- Third, to estab1ish an individuation and academic spe- ciation, and a sense of recognition, honors may just be for you! What can honors offer you? A commu­ nity of inquiring minds with inter­ ests similar to your own top-flight faculty members teaching classic Thanksgiving offers chan e to worship and newly-emerging knowledge in imaginative seminar settings, indi­ Terri Huber the celebration more than I remem­ term "thanksgiving" means. Karla ping." vidualized advising, special recog­ Editorial ber the pmpose for the celebration. Worley's song "In Hls Presence" The chorus describes nition at graduation and a tran­ I get so caught up in Thanksgiving offers the best description of thanksgiving in the way I want to script bearing the "honors" desig­ In one week it will begin: that I neglect to give thanks. thanksgiving as an act of worship remember it next week when the nation. Thanksgiving vacation is just We celebrate Thankgiv­ that I have found. table is full of food and surrounded around the comer. ing because, in a time of blessing The song praises God's by those I love. "Into His presence, In short, honors offers an Most of us think of one and great harvest, the Pilgrim's set attributes and His graciousness singingourthanksgiving, Withjoy adventure in the world of ideas thing when the word "thanksgiv­ aside a day to thank God for His toward man. in the Lord, 0, let us sing, To the coupled with practical incentives ing" is mentioned. My mouth grace. They recognized God's One stanza points out names of Rock of Salvation, 0, let us sing. for transcribing your faith and waters as I picture the table set with mercy and His essential sustaining God which glorify Him. "Creator, The Lord is our great God and learning into larger culture for the turkey that's been baked slowly all power in their lives. Shepherd, Savior, and King, Now King. The Lord is our great God gloryofGodandthebenefitofmen night long, stuffing I crumbled the These people did not get come and bow down in worship- and King." and women in His image. bread for, pumpkin pies Mom together to eat, trade stories, and made, an,d corn we froze during the admire one another's children. summer. They gathered to celebrate and I can almost hear a house praise God. These other things can full of cousins with their young certainly grow out of Christian families, my aunt and uncle, my fellowship, but the Pilgrim's pur­ family, and Grandma. Babies cry, pose, I believe, was to worship God children play, the guys talk about by praising Him for His goodness their cars, and the rest of the family to them. tell stories about one another. A good way to turn I catch myself doing this Thanksgiving into a day of giving every year. Each year I remember thanks to God is to know what the 4 Cedars - November 19, 1987

sense a returning to identifying on the 'self-destruct' button and certain concrete values. I think the other foot on 'nihilistic air.;,, we've now seen the role of educa­ Dr. Rex Rogers, Asst. Prof. of tion assuming once again a more Political Science prominent role. Maybe the empha­ sis today is much more on creden­ tials. Education is a means to a livelihood instead of a means to solve all of the world's problems. But I think Bloom, in his analysis of higher education, of students, of what's going on, is really address­ ing the issues of what education is all about, and what it should be about. He's put his finger on some key issues and has some interesting "I found Bloom's book to "What's interesting to me and well-thought-out things to say, whether you agree with everything be interesting and pertinent in is that this polemical book about that he has said or has included in speaking to the situation which higher education has caused sig­ his book or not." confronts us in higher education nificant discussion in the academic today. I'm a strong believerthatthe community. I am a bit surprised Dr. Duane Wood, Academic Vice President "The university curricu­ liberal arts should form the founda­ that it reached number one on the lum is glutted with courses on tion for higher education, and I've best seller list because when one women's studies, non-Western "As with most . opinion seen the erosion of the liberal arts reads the first couple of chapters, cultures and the like in order to works, Bloom's book probably throughout my lifetime in aca­ they're laden with a great deal of demonstrate that values and beliefs overstates the case against higher demic service. His perspectives platonic epistemology. I think it's are relative. Although emphasis education in order to make a point. and presuppositions are not those one of the most important books upon the liberal arts has been I do find, though, a significant of a .biblical Christian, but, by that has been published within the thrown to the wind, the key to the correlation between his observa­ common grace, he has arrived at an last decade. I think the strength of rediscovery of Western thought tions and those of many of the understanding of fundamental the book lies in its thesis. I think the resides within academia. Accord­ faculty members that I meet at truth which is very important for a weakness of the book is that he ing to Allan Bloom, the intellegen­ professional meetings. It is not, I quality education. I very much urges further discussion and reflec­ sia must reawaken our civilization think, a matter of them closing the lament the tendency toward ever­ tion by those which he has just from its corruption of open­ minds of their students so much as narrower perspectives in special­ spent a considerable amount of mindedness. In reality, this is a it is that their teaching reflects their ized education. I see it here around time criticizing. It seems to me that closing of the mind which main­ own closed mind~. Bloom, in a campus. Students show less and this weakens his point because if tains that the worst thing in life is very thought-provoking way, less interest in history, philosophy his criticisms are valid, then how in the mind which is not open to eve­ clearly touches upon this prob­ and literature. They show more the world would further discussion rything. Bloom assumes that lem." interest in subjects which are di­ and reflection by those that are human minds can be opened to Dr. James Phipps, Chairman of rectly related to earning a living. guilty of what he's accused them of proper values and accurate knowl­ Comm. Arts Dept. We are often engaged, I'm afraid, aid the situation?" edge if they are exposed to them by in training people instead of edu­ Dr. Allen Monroe, Professor of academically responsible elites. cating them. That is, we train them Social Science His analysis of the plight ofrelativ­ to develop skills which will enable ism is handicapped by his inatten­ them to perform specified tasks. "I'd say that he has a very tion to biblical absolutes and the We do not give them the knowl­ "I think that he really realistic reading of what is actually God of truth who created the hu­ edge they need to construct an inte­ accomplished his purpose in writ­ transpiring. I thought one of the man mind t~ know Him. Herein we grated world and life view. I be­ ing the book, which I feel is as most interesting parts of the book is learn that our minds are closed lieve that Professor Bloom's book much to stimulate thinking and his reaction while as a faculty (Ephesians 4:18), that no one will go a long way toward correct­ discussion in the areas which he member at Cornell to the Black understands because no one seeks ing that imbalance if people will addresses rather than to get people caucus' demand on the university. after God (Romans 3:11), and that take his concerns to heart." to agree with the propositions, or They actually had firearms; they the renewing grace ofGod is neces­ Dr. James McGoldrick, Professor the statements, or the theories were going to use them, and the sary to open minds to the truth of of History which he puts forth. I think he put university backed down. Bloom's the Scriptures (Luke 24:45-48)." his finger on the pulse of higher comment is that if an educational Dr. Robert Parr, Asst. Prof. of education at the moment simply institution is going to be intimi­ Sociology because it's been much more dated by firearms, then that's the "The Bloom book has widely read than just by people in abdication of education. If the law reminded us that our modem soci­ academia. I think that reflects of the jungle is going to make us ety, higher education in particular, much more what's going on in tum to heel, then we.no longer have banquet room "Allan Bloom's treatise is has lost its moorings. The book society as a whole, and it is in some civilization. Educators who cow­ a compelling analysis of modem reflects, however, an incomplete tow to that, their basic philosophy American culture in general and understanding of the condition of SPECIALS with student I.D. is bankrupt. So, I do agree with the modem American higher educa­ man and society. It would seem 85¢ Daily Mon-Fri basic thesis of the book that West­ tionin particular. Bloom is apoliti­ that the plight of the educated, S1. 00 Evenings-Sat-Sun ern education, or, more specifi­ cal scientist, or perhaps more ap­ cultured student of years past was cally, education in the United propriately, a political philoso­ no less desperate than that of VILLAGE LANES 767-1730 States, is almost bankrupt of any pher, and this work represents an today's uncultured, materialistic idea of definitive, validevaluation. expansion of themes he has been student who has not grappled with I thought that his comment on enunciating for years: a call for a 'eternal truths' in the context of COMPLETE 1525 Xenia Ave. deconstruction was entirely fitting. return to moral debate in the social liberal education. While I have 'yet OPTICAL Yellow Springs 767-7087 Deconstruction is another mani­ sciences, a concern for declining to finish Bloom's book, I suspect SERVICE festation of mindlessness because public morality, and a desire to that his spurring, as history sug­ it says everybody's interpretation amplify and enrich the thought of gests we are prone to do, is nothing Over 3000 Frames On Display is as valid as anyone else's of a educated men and women. more than another cycle of en~ Contact Lenses and Glasses · given document, denying what a Bloom's lament and his solutions chantment/disenchantment. with Ask About Our Guaranteed Frames document essentially means, ob­ echo those offered by a number of the liberal arts. The liberal arts do Vuarnet Sunglasses and Shirts and Sweaters jectively, And that is a message respected intellectuals, including not necessarily provide answers for Frames Soldered and Repaired that the American academia needs Robert N. Bellah, Peter Berger, the issues oflife•. I am thankful for to hear." Richard Neuhaus, and Robert Nis­ Cedarville College." Student Discounts • Same Day Service .Dr. Raymond Bartholomew, bet. All of these gentlemen are Dr. Ronald Walker, Chairman of Chairman .ofEnglish Dept · describing a culture with one foot Business Ad. Dept. November 19, 1987 - Cedars 5 Bloom's book opens debate (CPS) - It's only rock 'n' roll, Popular culture, Bloom Popular culture studies Nachbar agrees Bloom's says best-selling author Allan writes, has made Americans intel­ are offered at Bowling Green, said arguments smack of racism and Bloom, and he doesn't like it. lectually lazy and inept. Nachbar, to help students under- sexism, but points out that it's In fact, the University of Bloom describes a typical stand their environment better. unintentional. His worhsip of Chicago professor blames rock as rock fan as "a pubescent child "We provide a means for students, "Bloom assumes the Plato, Shakespeare and well as other forms of popular cul­ whose body throbs with orgasmic a way to understand their environ­ achievements of the Beethoven, Nachbar said, reflects ture for closing the American rhythms; whose feelings are made ment better and to help them think a "white, male-dominated cul­ mind. articulate in hymns (about) the joys critically." white, male, Western· ture,'' not a conscious effort to Other educators, how­ of onanism or the killing ofparents; Bloom also attacks aca­ tradition are the only exclude female and non-white ever, say Bloom's argument whose ambition is to win fame and demics for teaching "relativism," ones we need." male artists and philosophers. smacks of elitism, sexism and ra­ wealth in imitating the drag queen examining issues comparatively, Although Bloom decries cism. "His shot at rock 'n' roll is who makes the music." without imposing absolute values. popular culture as brain candy, ludicrous," said University of The sentiment doesn't sit Young people view any idea as just Gross says rock, popular movies Oklahoma English professor well in some places. as good as any other, Bloom ar- v-e--9-o9-9-9-+-9-..-e,.....;,-9...,e..., and other media have value as David Gross. "It's his mind that's A sign in Bowling Green gues. As a society, we should apply homa. "He talks so easily about culture and art. "Rock and roll, like closed." State University's (Ohio) popular an absolute standard to all ideas, THE TRUTH. But wisdom is not Dickens, has an appeal to the Bloom's "The Closing of culture department's office pre­ philosophies and teachings, he some self-contained platitude from masses, but it can also engage the the American Mind," a nationwide dicts "Allan Bloom will bum in says. Plato. It's ridiculous to say that soul on very important issues." bestseller for more than 20 weeks, hell." "We see it (relativism) as everything you need to know about "The majority of rock is has sparked considerable debate Bloom would have "a a wonderful development," said truth and wisdom is contained in a mindless entertainment, but the about the role of higher education small elite group of people define BowlingGreen'sNachbar. "When few books." best stuff can be engaging," Gross in American society. Bloom's what is of value and ram it down you disregard relativism you open "Bloom assumes the said. book argues that higher education peqle's throats," said Ohio's yourself up to academic fascism." achievements of the white, male, "Bruce Springsteen-on is failing because curricula no Bowling Green State University's "He puts down pluralism Western tradition are the only ones every single album there's a raw longer emphasize classical West­ pop culture professor Jack Nach­ so easily," said Gross, who lectures we need," Gross added. "That's energy .there as well a.~ an ex­ ern cultural studies. bar. on rock and roll lyrics at Okla- racist in practice." tremely thoughtful introspection," Gross asserted, citing songs such as "The River," "My Father's House,'' and "Darkness on the Edge of Town." "That line from 'The Wood adjusts to position River,' 'Is a dream a lie if it don't come true,' has direct connections by Marla Coffey according to the 1987 faculty hand­ additions to programs rather than to the work of Langston Hughes Contributing Writer book. corrections. and Ecclesiastes,'' Gross asserted. This means that all aca­ One addition the college Nachbar said pop artists Dr. Duane Wood, demic department chairmen report is considering is an engineering won't replace Beethoven and Plato Cedarville's new academic vice to Wood, who oversees the re­ program. A faculty committee is as cultural icons, and it's "irrele­ president, is a man with experi­ source budgets for all academic working closely with experts, vant to analyze them in such terms, ence, concern for students and new activities. He evaluates and over­ looking at the costs and benefits of like comparing oranges and ideas. sees library services, academic adding the program. The results of apples." Gross, however, predicts Wood has been involved records, admissions, the computer this study are expectedin the spring Bob Dylan and the movie "Casa­ in secular higher education for centers and summer school. Wood of 1988. blanca" will be viewed reveren­ many years. But his interest in will also represent Cedarville Col­ Wood is adjusting to tially by future generations. Christian education grew, culmi­ lege at conferences and meetings Cedarville. One of the differences Many of Bloom's icons, nating in his application for the of educational associations. he notes between Cedarville and such as Shakespeare, wrote for position at Cedarville. Out of secular schools is that Cedarville mass audiences, Nachbar said. "In Faculty development, about 60 applicants, Wood was one educates the whole person. Spiri­ fact, he was condemned during his of two to be interviewed by Presi­ team teaching and interdiscipli­ tual, academic, social and physical nary stuches are areas that Wood life by the elite because he didn't dent Dixon. growth are all emphasized. He is have a college education." Wood applied at Ce­ wants to expand. Heisinterestedin pleased with the fact that " ... as darville because he sought a Chris­ Academic Vice President Duane courses on global studies, geron­ much learning takes place outside tian college that was spiritually and Wood came to Cedarville this tology and the aging of America as the classroom as inside the formal year, bringing with him many a nation. "I could see courses on poe~d4'4, academically balanced. "I wanted classroom setting." years of educational experience. a Christian college which prized the impact of technology in the · ~ CLEANERS academic quality," he stated. (photo by H. MacFarlane) 20th century," he added. O.~~ trip to Daytona plus Laundry- Shoe Repai_r f P comm1ss1on money Wood's experience in­ of a mission board whose main There are no dramatic Take Advantage of Promoting ~ DofJJ.•nji/led items cludes his most recent position as concern is secular university stu­ changes planned for the near fu­ The #1 Spring Break Trip a specialty assistant to the provost at the Uni­ dents. "Christians can't desert ture. Wood realized that a good If interested call: Across from Post Office versity of Southern Maine. Hewas secular campuses," Wood noted. foundation was already in place, DESIGNERS OF TRAVEL 1-800-453-9074 lmmediatel 1 Yellow Springs, OH also on the board of New England Wood's new position in­ and any changes will consist of Baptist Bible College. Before cludesmanyresponsibilities. Heis entering the field of education, he " ... the administrative officer r~-c~fiil~~)-i-1,· was an engineer. charged with the administration ~ Summer & Career Opportunities ~ For many years Wood felt and overall supervision of all aca­ t (Will Train). Excellent pay plus I that his place was in the secular demic affairs under the direction I world travel. Hawaii, Bahamas, ~ Caribbean, etc. CALL NOW: school. Hewasafoundingmember and supervision of the president,': ~ I :-~·•• ·Eoi~ONiAL ·piz.... z _A.....T s l~S-736-0~~o¢ -Ext. 57314soe.,_J1 Your satisfaction priority GOODYEAR TIRE CENTER I . I • more locations for your ~~1 766-5779 Owned & Operated By .:t ;.- CARRY OUT SERVICE I This coupon good I convenience • Personal tire-buying assistance BAILEY TIRE CO.,/NC. DINING ROOM I for 50¢ off on all 1 • Full selection of America's 209 W. 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And a question comes to you, But all at once you wake an article entitled "Reading." 1905 to form a new society, calling 23meeting. Mr.AlexanderR. Tarr Your mind begins to wander To hear the teacher's "next" "Books are said to be our friends," it the "Gavel Club." They limited was to speak on the subject "The 0' er things that once you knew. And your head begins to ache. he said, "because they tell us eve­ its membership to "ten college men Tragedy and Comedy of Human rything they know upon request, exclusive of honorary members .. Life." Other features included The question passes onward, The hopedjor bell is ringing, and we can shut them up whenever . who upon graduation find them­ summaries of Cedarville's sport­ Round the classroom fast it goes, And you' re happy as a lark, we want to. Real live friends are selves in positions requiring a thor­ ing events and local news, similar Until it comes to one who answers, For there'll be something doing not always so obliging. By a judi­ ough knowledge of parliamentary to the hourly news spot on WCDR. Who is just the one who knows .. When the daylight turns to dark. cious opening and shutting of law." Thus, the first society for Bound in a red cover, the books, we learn how many of our pre-law students at Cedarville was Gavelyte sold for one dollar per He seems to be the smartest, John 0. Steward supposedly original ideas are re­ born. year (ten issues). To supplement But it happens that its not December 1906 issue ally original, and how many more Soon after, the members its income, the paper included two Because he's learned it better, were old in the days of Homer and determined to edit a college paper, to four pages of business ads from But because he's not forgot. Solomon." the first such paper in the history of Cedarville,Xenia, Springfield and -...... ,...... _.,. .. ~ ... •~1+-+1....,.1+~~1111!: Other contributors encap­ the college. "With their combined Cincinnati. The advertisers in­ term and announced the regular would you like to elect in place of sulated the wit of the day in poetry. and untiring efforts," a column in cluded men's and women's cloth­ receptions hosted by professors in Trig?' JanetandMable(inchorus) The editors encouraged the first issue explains, "they sur­ ing stores (in Xenia and in Ce­ their homes for students. Such 'Domestic Science'." alumni to write articles in the mounted the obstacles and have darville), a grocery store and a receptions became a mainstay in Or the note in the June 1906 issue: Gavelyte to keep in touch with one brought a paper into tangible form, jewelry store, a printer in Ce­ the dating life of students. "Harry Waddle says that on the 25 another and to show students what which they have a pardonable pride darville, and even Spalding Sport­ Writing about student and 26 of May he ate eight meals to expect after graduation. Some of in calling the Gavelyte . " The first ing Goods in Cincinnati. activities and idiosyncrasies some­ without intervening sleep. Where these articles were philosophical issue was released after the stu­ In those early days; the times assumed a first or even pet was he and why did he stay so long? while others described activities or dents returned from Christmas writing style was very personal and name basis, often with college Ask him." Thus, students had to be trips an alumnus ha? taken. break in January of 1906. colorfully descriptive, a character­ humor and private jokes imbedded careful of what they said in class or The new organization istic of the times. News sections between the lines. Here are a few even after hours because it might Writing in the June 1907 quickly gained favor from the stu­ often listed those students who sample local news entries. "Pro­ find its way into the next Gavelyte edition, Frank Bird (class of '04) dents, faculty and friends of the would be unable to return the next fessor (to Trig. class) 'What study issue. said ofhis trip to California, "What inspires an Easterner most upon his arrival in California is of course the flowers, especially the roses and orange blossoms. There were flowers of all kinds everywhere Reed set to conduct concert and such a profusion of roses." He also commented on the incredible growth of that state, having risen to by Kristi Hashberger in Israel. They will leave Dec. 9 a population of 250,000. Contributing Writer and return Jan. 4. The Brass Choir will per­ The sports columns gave On Nov. 23 at eight p.m., form three pieces; these include fu11 summaries of specific events. the Brass Choir and Symphonic "Two Symphonic Fanfares," The Cedarville "Big Five" fom1ed Band will give a concert in the "Seventy-six Trombones" and the football team (averaging 185 James T. Jeremiah Chapel entitled "Symphony for Brass and Percus­ lbs. each) and doubled as the bas­ "An Evening with Alfred Reed and sion." The Symphonic Band will ketball team. His Music." perform "Armenian Dances," In general, articles reflected an Alfred Reed wiU be the "Centennial!," "My House is emphasis on personal scholarship, guest conductor for the evening, Filled with Longing," which is a natural beauty and good-natured and his music will be featured. setting ofa Bach Chorale, and "The competition. The contributors left Although he will conduct the ma­ Trombone King." us a written record of facts and jority of the concert, music profes­ The bands have been events and a rich legacy of re­ sors Michael DiCuirci and Charles working toward this concert for the Music professor Charles Pagnard leads the Brass Choir as they prepare sourcefulness and character. Pagnard will also be conducting. past eight weeks, and everyone is for "An Evening With Alfred Reed and His Music." (photo by ReedwasborninManhat­ looking forward to it. Joelle H. MacFarlane) Help Wanted tan in 1921 and comes from a very Swartz, a sophomore and member HOMEWORKERS musical family. He conducts, full professor of music. He works played in an all-county band that he of both the Brass Choir and Sym­ WANTED! TOP PAY! plays the trumpet and writes his in the music theory and music conducted in 1964, and I loved it," phonic Band, said, "Everyone has Cottage Industries own music. education departments, and he said DiCuirci. worked hard for this performance. 121 24th Ave., N.W. Suite 222 Reed served in the Air conducts the Symphonic Wind The Brass Choir gives at -It's going to be a great concert." Norman, OK 73069 Force during World War II and was Ensemble. least three major concerts a year, assigned to write music while he Reed's biggest claim is and the Symphonic Band performs served. By the time he was re­ that he has published over 200 at least four times. They do not Open Mon.-Fri. leased from the Air Force, he had works for bands. He has also writ­ always have guests at their con­ 4fGerfs 6am-8pm, composednearly lOOpieces. In the ten pieces for wind orchestras, certs, but they try to have at least Sat. 7am-8pm late forties, he attended Julliard. brass choirs and other musical one guest each year. They also do 1 He then became a staff writer for ensembles. Reed has been in every a small amount of traveling. fiMr s... 1P..llRA~ Call Ahead For NBC and ABC in New York. state as a guest conductor and is _...... -~t..\\_'< Rt:5, n. ~of p._,,,, ''""''R1 A1 & R< o\\'o:::::::------Carryout - 766-5475 In 1953, Reed attended known internationally. "We're Next month the Brass Baylor University and became the really pleased to have him come. I Choir will leave for a concert tour ~~~ Symphony Orchestra Director. 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Tony Ewing received the Most Valuable Player nomina­ Sophomore Brent Davis and his teammates will not be Sophomore Eric Fillinger set an NCCAA record at John tion in the Cedarville College Invitational held last going to Texas this year. Spring Arbor defeated the Jac­ Bryan on Saturday by taking over 30 seconds offof the old weekend. The Jackets won the tournament by defeating kets 1-0 in the NCCAA District Ill finals held in Michigan. time. (photo by c. Weaver) Siena Heights 77-73. (photo by C. Weaver) (photo by D. Rutt) Lady Jackets win conference honors

by Theresa Henry Their third invitational Michaelle Egel. Second Team All­ She was pleased that there that they were able to get quite-a bit Staff Writer tournament was played at Hunting­ Conference went to Pam Squires. was a "minimal number of inju­ of playing time in. ton College in Indiana on Saturday, Janae Smart received honorable ries" throughout the season. This Front-row hitters include The volleyball team Oct. 31. There they won four mention. meant that "the people were able to Michaelle Egel, Tammy Mascari ended their season with 22 wins matches in pool play (pre-semi­ play all the time," explained and Julie Wilson. Jill Jacobs, Lori and 15 losses. Michaelle Egel, finals), but they lost two matches to Coach Elaine Brown de­ Brown. Rogers and Laura Whaley cover front row hitter, said, "It was great! St. Joseph's in the semi-finals. scribed the season as having "high­ the back-row, while Jeri Hastman, We e~ded on a winning streak." The Western Buckeye lights at the beginning, highlights Brown mentioned the two Janae Smart and Captain Pam On Nov. 3, Cedarville Collegiate Conference team voted at the end and a rollercoaster in new setters this year, freshman Squires serve as all-around play­ defeated Denison, Marietta, and on the best players. First Team All­ between." They won six of their Connie Ziegler and transfer Mich­ ers. Rio Grande at Rio Grande. Conference was awarded to last seven matches, said Brown. elle Nakano, and said she was ~ad Brown mentioned that there were some "philosophy dif­ ferences and interpersonal con­ flicts" among the team members, but she said the outlook for next Wrestlers open season year is very bright. Brown was pleased that by Jim Gerakinis and three schools, 90 percent of the most of the players are returning. Contributing Writer teams wrestled are larger. The status on a few of the girls is riot This weekend marks the Coach Comfort would definite. Egel was glad that the beginning of the season for the like to see at least one man place in team was always able to find some­ Cedarville wrestling team. Ce­ the NAIA tournament. He noted thing to laugh about on the court, darville opens at Wilmington on that he does not know what to even in those tense moments. Egel Nov. 21. expect because he has not seen any pointed out that all of the players Key returning team of the team members in competi­ improved throughout the season. members include seniors Todd tion. ~ ...... ~,. .-.,,.-.,,.-.,,.-.,,.-,,.-.,1.-.1,~ Dowden and Kelly Moore. Last The key to success, ac­ Jessie'sHair~ ! season Dowden won all-American cording to Comfort, is the team's Fashions I honors for the third year in the experience. Dowden added that 675-6224 NCCAA while Moore placed sec­ the depth on the team is also essen­ I ond. Senior Kelly Moore (left) and junior Russ Kime practice the basics for the tial for the team's success. Al­ open 6 days evenings available ! Newcomers who bring season which be1:ins tomorrow. (photo by D. Humphrey) though the team is not expecting to Recommended by Cedarville I i students, faculty, staff i valuable experience to the team are the team, and, as Comfort said, will visit Cedarville in a five-team win the division, it's depth and freshmen Paul Link and Brian i 20 W. Washington St. . "The more wrestlers we have who invitational on Dec. 5. Because the experience should build a solid : Jamestown, OH f Perez. Both placed fourth in their have experience, the better off we team wrestles mostly division two season. . ~,1...,,,._.,,._,,,._,,._1,._..,,,_.,,...,c1..a,1,..i respective states in high school. are as a team." Russ and Dille Kime will join the Even after a winless sea­ team in January due to transfer son last year, Comfort is optimistic status. about this year's team. He noted "Your kind of food store" This year's team with 25 that the team is strong in every wrestlers is the largest squad that weight class. The large squad also Mon. -Sat. 9-9 Cedarville has ever had. Coach helps the team in case of injuries. Ron Comfort sees this as a definite Reserves can fill in for injured asset. He commented that only five wrestlers and can wrestle in open Sun. 9-5 team members do not have wres­ tournaments. tling expe1ience. The addition of According to Comfort, 360 N. Main Cedarville 10 to 12 members to last year's the toughest competition in the squad creates competition within NAIA is West Liberty State, who by Herbert Bean save up to buy a Transformer pen­ type of guy. to a room that was dazzled with The dish pit was a real Staff Writer cil holder or something. I mean, a I caned him on Friday, moonlight. I sure was surprised to experience. Though I met some Cedars column is plenty of suste­ and, wouldn't you know, he had a find that there actually were two real nice people, I got the feeling Well, I've finally gotten nance for an aspiring young fresh­ place for met He told me to report six o'clocks on a Saturday. Actu­ that this place had to affect them on top of my classes. In fact, since man writer, but I'm getting greedy. to work the next day at six. "A.M. ally, I was a bit late to work, after a while. No way could some­ mid-terms, I've been banging my But where does a person or P.M. ?" I asked. His reply? though. When my alarm went off, one survive the mounds of dirty head against the wall trying to fig­ getajobaroundhere? Ifiguredmy "Look at it this way; get a cold I threw a shoe at it and spent twenty dishes without having some sort of ure out what to do with myself. first stop would be Chuck's place. shower, and you won't kriow the minutes chasing the springs around psychological repercussions. So, I decided to get a job. I knew of the horrors of a dish-pit difference." the room. Their nightmares must be horrible I Youknow,makealittlemoneyand occupation, but hey, I'm a flexible On my first day, I awoke I arrived at work only BGt even I survived, just about two minutes late, but I was like the others. By the end of the last employee to arrive. It was brunch, I became a real whiz at then that I found that the last person getting the forks in just the right Student Life... ····--1 position to get bent all out of shape to work had to peel potatoes for the evening dinner. Do you know how when they reached the dishwasher. hard it is to peel powdered pota­ Already I was becoming an expert. Amy Russell toes? I left Chuck's place that day tired but happy. I worked an (Photo by Believe it or not, I man­ entire morning, so I can look for­ C. Weaver) aged. In fact, by eight I had peeled ward to at least three dollars for my the entire bag of powdered pota­ efforts. At this rate, I could even toes. Ilookedlike I had just walked save up to buy a 2001 model across campus in a blizzard. Chevette. I finished just in time to I had such a good time, catch the first stragglers for Satur­ though, I may even show up next day morning breakfast; first in line Saturday. I've got nothing better to wasmyroomie. He'sthetypewho do, and it'll be nice to get away insists on three meals a day. He from my roomie. What's that? wakes up on Saturday morning, Next Saturday is during Thanks­ showers, dresses and goes to break­ giving vacation? Hey, maybe I'll fast. After that, he goes back to the show up anyway. Kendra Herrold room, undresses and goes back to Well, I finally found a (photo by bed. And noisy! One reason I supplement to my Cedars income. C. Weaver) accepted this job was to get out of But most important of all, I man­ the room on Saturday mornings. aged to write a column without He started teasing me once mentioning Julie. about the potatoes, and things re­ 1 ally got out of hand after I told him 1r ceoARviuescissoRS I was going to work in the dish-pit A total hair and tanning salon I Coy Graham for the rest of the morning. He 1 ~ No Waiting! II 1 • Walk-Ins Welcome started warning me about "dish-pit Senior Citizens Special (Photo by Betty Mick le • . I hands" and the value of using I Owner-Operator Tan All Over (WOIFF Systems) C.Weaver) I -Hot.irs- I Justinian's dishwashing liquid. He ~::~~i~I~~~~ St Monday-Saturday wouldn't stop until I threatened to I Evenings by Appointment I send his alfalfa collection to I CALL 766-2542 I Chuck's kitchen. What a thought! I ~~~ ~i~~:!?'!:.~:f:! .I

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