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Valparaiso University's 2007-2010 Indiana Student Newspaper College Weekly of the Year IN MEMORY OF GREGA bold step forward for a university "(Grega) kind of made it her James Stuck of the ELCA's Indiana- First female pastor identifying itself as an independent focus to be there for those who Students, staff and Kentucky Synod will preside. Lutheran institution, and her vi­ were less represented than oth­ "The word numb is being thrown at chapel had love brant presence instantly extended ers," said junior Riley Brewer. community grieve around a lot," said junior Riley beyond the Chapel, touching peo­ "She wasn't just a reference Brewer, member of Residential for students from ple of all backgrounds. point; she supported and stpod after death of Ministries. "The initial shock has "She was very unifying," said behind people. It's amazing that passed, but the pain is still there." all backgrounds junior Ali Karlin, who worked this one person had such an im­ pastor As campus continues to mourn closely with Grega through Resi­ pact on so many people." the loss of Grega, students and fac­ Kathryn Kattalia dential Ministries. "She reached Brewer, who came to know Kathryn Kattalia ulty members turn to each other in Torch Editor in Chief out to all those organizations that Grega personally working with Torch Editor in Chief search of support and counseling, really didn't have someone of au­ her through Residential Minis­ looking to a number of services to When Darlene Grega first set thority to stand up for them. She tries, said he was always touched The Valparaiso University com­ help deal with grief and talk with foot on Valparaiso University's made so many people feel welcome by the efforts Grega took to get munity continues to grieve more others who are hurting. campus, University in the church." to know those around her. than a week after learning that Uni­ Junior Lisa Morton of Residen­ Pastor James Wetz­ Grega, who graduated from Val­ "She was always very insis­ versity Pastor Darlene Grega passed tial Ministries, a group made up stein knew she was paraiso University and was part of tent on knowing your name," away April 7 in her Valparaiso of students trained to provide peer going to be an in­ the Lutheran Deaconess program Brewer said. "If she forgot, which home. ministry, said she has encountered stant fit. Grega was housed on cam­ she sometimes Grega, who arrived to campus many students looking to simply welcomed to VU in pus, had more did, she would in August of 2008, was the first full- talk out their emotions. She said 2008 after Chapel than 25 years of She made so many always ask. She time pastor of the Evangelical Lu­ that while all experience grief dif­ of the Resurrec­ experience with people feel welcome always wanted theran Church in America to join ferently, she has found fellowship Grega tion staff identified higher education, to know how the Chapel of the Resurrection. She particularly helpful in coping with a need to include a working exten­ in the church. you were do­ also was the first female pastor to the loss. woman as part of its ministry. sively with inter­ ing." join staff and served as a mentor for "When I was struggling more last "When we were doing inter­ national students Ali Karlin Sophomore both Residential Ministries and the week, I craved people to ask me how views to fill that position, the one and peer minis­ Gideon Lith- Fellowship House. I was, and I craved to see other peo­ thing that impressed us was that tries. Junior erland said he The Porter County Coroner's ple who were in the same position I Pastor Darlene was a woman we While at VU, remembers office ruled Grega's death as a sui­ was," Morton said. "I craved for fel­ thought anyone could say anything she was a leader for both Residen­ Grega best as an example of love cide. lowship in that I wasn't alone." to," Wetzstein said. "This was a tial Ministries and the Fellowship and acceptance. Litherland met On Tuesday members of the Morton stressed that Residential woman you could just talk to, and House and was a mentor for wom­ Grega through her work with campus community traveled by bus Ministries is particularly helpful that's what I really liked about her." en looking to serve in the church. Alliance, a group that supports to Brooklyn, Ohio, to pay respects in offering students a comfortable, Grega was both the first member She actively encouraged interfaith VU's GLBT community. at Gregas funeral service at Dr. laid-back environment to talk about of the Evangelical Lutheran Church dialogue and loudly lent her voice "Besides being an advocate Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran how they're feeling with someone in America and the first female to to VU's international and GLBT for the gay community, (Grega) Church. A memorial service at the going through similar emotions. serve as Valparaiso University pas­ communities. She was a counselor Chapel of the Resurrection will take tor. Grega's installation marked a to many and a friend to all. See Grega, page A4 place at noon on Saturday. Bishop See Counseling, page A4 Bookstore to begin rental program

dents don't have a need to keep their ing the textbook from the bookstore. on books, and it will be nice to have since the resale value of textbooks Textbooks to be books," Harvey said. "(Renting) will Students will be required to be at the option to rent here on campus." isn't always great," Coel said. "They be a good option to help them save least 18 years of age and have a valid Freshman Jake Coel agreed, cred­ are definitely listening to what stu­ rented for duration some money." credit or debit card (for younger stu­ iting the bookstore for its efforts to dents want, and that's always a good The bookstore hopes that by of­ dents, a parent or guardian will be stay current with the students. idea." of classes, saving fering students the alternative to rent able to rent for them). In addition "Obviously textbooks are expen­ Contact Jake Stefan at torch@ textbooks, more students will get to signing a rental agreement, stu­ sive, and renting is a good option valpo.edu. students money their books on campus as opposed dents must also return the book by to other online vendors. Students a check-in date that will be set based Jake Stefan renting books will be able to rent a upon the rental conditions. Torch Staff Writer new or used book for the same price. The entire process will be able to In addition to being able to choose be completed online or on-campus Valparaiso University students from the bookstore's entire inven­ in the bookstore. Rental periods will looking for some relief from the tory for that title, students will also also vary for seven-week courses, ever-rising costs of higher education benefit from the convenience of an as well as traditional semester-long have something to look forward to on-campus re­ classes. next semester when the VU campus source. Students across bookstore begins renting textbooks. "Students will We all know that the campus are gener­ This option will allow students be able to use their cost of education ally responding to rent textbooks for the duration of financial aid to pay has been increasing positively to the their class at an average of 50 percent for their books, news of the rental off the price of a new book. which they can't year after year, and program, grateful "We all know that the cost of edu­ do (with other this is our way to try that the bookstore cation has been increasing year after online textbook to make big-ticket is acknowledging year, and this is our way to try to retailers)," Harvey the rising cost of make big-ticket items like textbooks said. "They will items like textbooks higher education more affordable for students," said know exactly what more affordable for while adapting bookstore manager Lori Harvey. they're getting. We to. accommodate students. The program, run through Fol- know we have the the ever-changing lett Higher Education Group, will right book and we needs of the stu­ SAVE 50%* start by offering select textbooks for will stand by that." Lori Harvey dent body. rent starting in the fall 2010 semes­ The process of Bookstore manager "It is a really OR MORE ter. That list will keep growing, in renting a textbook, great decision," attempts to include the majority of while not difficult, said freshman textbooks sold by Follett. is substantially different from the Calin Florek. "It's hard as a college FALL 2010 "We've found that a lot of stu­ current process of simply purchas- student to spend a lot each semester Photo Provided

Index A&E B7 Campus News A3 Opinions A7 The Torch "We will strive increasingly to Announcements A2 Features B3 Sports A9 On Guard for 95 Years quicken the public's sense of civic duty." - The Athenian Oath Calendar B2 Flicker A7 Weather B6 Volume 103 :: Issue 26 The Torch 1 Friday, April 16, 2010 Campus News A2 Campus Announcements We've got

Earth Week VU covered.

Valparaiso University's Subcommittee on Campus En­ vironmental Sustainability will host a series of seminars tht will focus on the constructing buildings to LEED stan­ dards, encouraging recycling by members of the campus community and making environmental issues part the academic program. The first seminar entitled "Sustainable Architecture and Design," will be by John Albecht, senior page sustainability director from the Chicago office of the inter­ national Architecture and Design firm Nelson Architecture and Engineering Service, and will be held at 7 p.m. April 19 in the Christopher Center Community Room.Throughout the week there will be a variety of gatherings to take place, including the concluding session named "Garbology," that will emphasize the importance of recycling. Starting at 11 a.m., the event will last until 1 p.m. April 22 in the Harre Union Chapel View Lounge. The conference will be free and open to the public. International Diplomat

International diplomat Peter Nicholas Tateng Ogin- ga Ogego, who has served as Kenya's ambassador to the United States, Mexico and Columbia since 2006, will dis­ cuss the relationship between Kenya and the U.S. Ogego will lead a presentation entitled "Policy and the Role of Policy Makers in the Emerging Market on the African Continent" from 3 p.m. until 4 April 22 in the Christo­ pher Center Community Room.The discussion will be sponsored by VU's Graduate School and will be a part of an International Commerce and Policy program in glob­ al studies. The event is free, CORE approved and open to the public. For reservations call (219) 465-5313 and for more information about the Graduate School, go to www.valpo.edu/grad. For more information about its International Commerce and Policy Program, go to www.valpo.edu/grad/icp. Sigma lau Delta

Sigma Tau Delta, the Valparaiso University English honors society, will host its second annual Literary Ball, featuring dance lessons at 6 p.m. on behalf of the VU Ball­ room dancing team, with the main event beginning at 7 p.m. until 10 April 24 in the Christopher Center Commu­ nity Room. This year's theme will have a fun-filled twist of a murder-mystery enactment entitled "A Night with Gatsby!" based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby." Attire will be formal or '20s themed outfits. BACCHUS/ GAMMA will be serving mocktails throughout the night, and tickets will be sold for $5. Tickets are available at the John Webster / The Torch Harre Union Infodesk and can also be purchased at the door for no additional cost. The event is CORE approved Junior Andre Wilson (left) and freshman Matt Baldwin participate in activities as a part of the Relay for Life 24-hour fundraising run/ and open to the public. walk. LEAD Celebration

In celebration of Legislative Education and Advocacy printed as a service of The Torch Day (LEAD), Valparaiso University will host "Valpo's Vi­ sion," an event focused on bringing attention to various VUPD while traveling on LaPorte Avenue, ran from the officers. Two were ar- topics that "World Vision" supports, beginning at 7 p.m. The driver, a student, was arrested rested for minor consumption of until 9 April 28 in the Christopher Center for Library and report for driving while intoxicated alcohol. Information Resources. Informational booths will feature presentations on issues such as disaster response, inter­ April 9 A vehicle was stopped for a viola­ national work, U.S. work, hunger and transforming com­ April 6 A vehicle was stopped for a vehicle tion. Two underage passengers had munities. VuVox will perform, and free food will be pro­ An officer responded to Uptown violation. A non-campus passenger consumed alcohol. Two arrests vided. East Apartments in reference to a was arrested for an outstanding were made. Faculty Art Exhibition suspicious sport bag. An investiga­ warrant. tion was conducted. Two students April 12 The annual Faculty Art Exhibition will be held in the Brau­ let a male subject in the building April 10 A student reported an unknown er Museum of Art until May 9. Liz Wuerffel will be hosting thinking he was a student. The Two students reported the theft of vehicle struck her vehicle while a performance/installation involving hair cutting in a small subject has been located two hours their laptop computers from their parked in Lot 15. A hit and run crash salon-like environment that she will create in a corner of the away from the city of Valparaiso in room. This case is under investiga­ report was taken. There were no museum's West Gallery. The performance will be interactive a county jail. Arrangements are be­ tion. suspects at the time of the report. and will be open to the public. The opening reception for the ing made to return the subject's bag show is today. In addition, there will be a performance at 6 of clothing, and a trespass warning p.m. April 21, 6 p.m. April 23, 6 p.m. April 28, and 6 p.m. May An officer and Valparaiso Fire/ April 14 5- will be issued. Rescue responded to the Harre Officers and Valparaiso Fire/Rescue Union for an activated fire alarm. responded to the Harre Union April 7 The building was evacuated. The in reference to the report of an An odor of burnt marijuana was alarm was found to be false, and unconscious female visitor. Upon reported in Wehrenberg Hall. The the alarm was reset. arrival, officers were informed the corrections room of the incident was located. visitor had fallen. The visitor was Subjects involved had already left Officers responded to a loud music checked by Fire/Rescue but was not clarifications the room. complaint on Mound Street. As an transported. officer spoke to students outside April 8 the building; one fled. A fleeing 10-43 The Torch corrects its mistakes. If you see A vehicle was crossing the centerline charge was filed on the subject that Drive with caution. something you believe is a factual error, contact Editor in Chief Kathryn Kattalia at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, April 16, 2010 Campus News A3 Students get global Faith, public service discussed Goeglein believes "I had Ivan look at the Clin­ Engineers Without ton Global Initiative," Gingerich change starts said. "We saw it Borders members branched out to the with the family in 1 university. There up. 'i|PPH travel to conference was an opportunity America _-_-_-_! to showcase what Paul Rubio we're doing." Torch Staff Writer She also said Mike Jakubisin that Martynenko Torch Staff Writer Spring break might be a month took the initiative in the past, but two Valparaiso Uni­ and is very dedi­ Reith Tim Goeglein spoke to stu­ ______f$.jjp! versity students are headed to Miami cated about it. dents Thursday evening in the ______' __ this weekend for the Clinton Global "I had no special motivation," Christopher Center Community ______Initiative University Conference. Martynenko said. "I heard about it Room at Valparaiso University. This conference gathers approxi­ from my mentor, Professor Ginger­ His message was about the im­ mately 200 college students from ich." portance of combining faith and across the United States and the He looked into it and thought public service. world to discuss global issues. it would be beneficial for the Engi­ Goeglein was the Special As­ m ____L______H These two students, junior Ben neers Without Borders group and sistant to US President George W - Reith and sophomore Ivan Mar­ decided to apply. Bush and the Deputy Director of tynenko, are part Reith got the White House Office of Public of the VU chap­ involved when Liaison from 2001 to 2008. ter of Engineers Our particular Martynenko "(Politics) is a branch of eth­ without Borders. needed volun­ ics Christians should engage in," M H According to committment is to teers. Goeglein said. "Consider spend­ ______.*• Elizabeth Gin­ continue to work on "A lot of it was ing part of or all of life in public Rachael Battista / The Torch gerich, a VU as­ clean water projects Ivan," Reith said. service." sociate professor "Early on ... he He said that Christians have a Tim Goeglien, former special assistant to President George W. Bush, spoke In the of business and throughout the work knew he wanted duty to become politically involved Christopher Center Thursday evening. faculty advisor of to apply for this. for the right reasons and they will Engineers With­ Elizabeth Gingerich He wanted to find a way through their vocation. out Borders, "The create a group He said many people struggle with coworkers about his actions. Instead basis for the changes that need to be Faculty advisor, Clinton Global and he needed the ability to serve God and be in of receiving a scolding, he reflected made starts with the family as the Initiative was Engineers Wihout Borders people to volun­ the political world. about his years in the White House. core. started by Presi­ teer, so I did." "You could not have liberty or Goeglein returned to the West Wing Goeglein is currently the vice dent Clinton in 2005 as an event to To receive an invitation to attend freedom without virtue," he said. to hear unexpected words from Pres­ president of Focus on the Family, bring together world leaders to dis­ this conference, applicants must His journey into politics began ident George W Bush. a Christian organization dedicated cuss global issues such as terrorism, demonstrate their commitment to with his interest in journalism. As "Grace and to offering advice human trafficking and poverty." work geared toward CGIU's five a native of Fort Wayne, Ind., and mercy is real and about marriage, "(President common steering themes of educa­ graduate of Indiana University, you are forgiven," The bull's-eye is not parenting and re­ Clinton) decided tion, environment, peace and hu­ Goeglein was later offered an in­ he said to Goeg­ on tax increases or lationships. to create a differ­ man rights, poverty alleviation and ternship and worked his way up lein. "The bull's- ent branch, the public health. in Washington. It was then that decreases. It's about eye is not on tax CGIU," Gingerich Gingerich said that the work During his position in the Goeglein real­ family, marriage and increases or de­ said. "This is aimed done with the irrigation canal in Af­ White House, he wrote editorial ized that humility creases. It's about to the college stu­ rica is the students' commitment. articles for a local newspaper, the is more powerful parenting. family, marriage dents." "Our particular commitment is News-Sentinel. They were articles than the model and parenting," he Tim Goeglien Martynenko She further- to continue to work on clean water not about politics, but about out­ of pride and arro­ said. "We could more noted that projects throughout the world, par­ side topics such as art and faith. gance that he was Special assistant to not print enough the CGIU targets college students ticularly in Africa," she said. "We Goeglein ultimately resigned after following. He said President George W. Bush money that would because their particular generation really felt (he project) met every being discovered of plagiarizing he had learned cause the Ameri­ has the most potential and enthusi­ one of (the five themes)." within his opinion pieces. from his mistake. can family to fall asm to address global crises. According to Reith, this project Despite believing he was totally During his presentation, Goeg­ in love together again." The CGIU is not a separate uni­ first started as an effort to repair an cut off, he was called back into the lein said problems in America are Contact Mike Jakubisin at torch@ versity, but provides great opportu­ irrigation canal in Tanzania a few White House to meet with former not political, but rather cultural. The valpo.edu. nity for college students, so she en­ years ago. couraged Martynenko to do some research on the Initiative. See Engineers, page A4 Undergraduate research heads west

They make students aware of the "This does not relate directly to Four years running 18 VU students fact that they can apply to NCUR," my major," she said, "It's more so­ said Christ College senior Hannah ciology and anthropology related, umn and best sports photo. attend NCUR Johnson, a chemistry major with but it's interesting to me." Judges name The In total, The Torch earned 46 a pre-med track and a humanities Other student presentations in­ points, beating out The Collegian conference in minor. clude Johnson's "Rhinoplasty and Torch, The Lighter of Butler University, which came in To encourage student partici­ Happiness: Changing Definitions second with 29 points. The Sojourn Montana pation, Christ College provides of Health" and Christ College se­ best in ICPA of Indiana Wesleyan University funding for the trip expenses such nior Justin Egge's "Life After Expi­ came in third with 24 points. Three Emily Nelson as airfare, hotel rooms and registra­ ration: A Study on Effective Long- Torch Staff Writer Torch Staff Report points were awarded for each first- tion. These funds are provided by Term Use of Biotech Reagents for place finish, two points for second the Christ College Dean's Annual the Teaching Laboratory," a topic place and one point for third. Up to 2,600 students are se­ Fund, which is made up of contri­ very relevant to his biology and The Torch Last year, The Torch received 17 lected each year from colleges and butions of alumni and friends of theology majors. For the fourth year in a row, Val­ awards, including 2009 Division II universities across the nation to the university. "I had a couple of options, but I paraiso University's student news­ Newspaper of the Year and single attend the National Conference on The conference is interdisci­ chose to present my Christ College paper, The Torch, has been named best issue. Undergraduate Research (NCUR). plinary, allowing students to pres­ honors thesis because it was the Division II Newspaper of the Year On Wednesday, Valparaiso Uni­ ent on any given subject, whether most unique research I've done," by the Indiana Collegiate Press As­ The Lighter versity sent 18 students to present related to their major or something Johnson said. sociation. Valparaiso University's literary their work at this undergraduate simply of interest to them. This experience is one from The Torch received 24 awards, magazine, The Lighter, also took research conference, the largest "Often times, students present which all students attending will including four first-place finishes home top honors, having been and most prestigious in the United on work they have done in a class," benefit greatly. in the Division II category, which named 2010 Literary Magazine of States. said Stephanie Johnson, visiting as­ "It's a great experience for any­ encompasses non- daily newspapers the Year by the ICPA. This year, NCUR is held at the sistant professor of humanities and one going into academia and it produced at schools with enroll­ The Lighter took home five University of Montana in Mis­ English and this year's Coordina­ is good preparation for graduate ment of more than 2,000 students. awards, winning best overall design soula, Mont. The conference be­ tor of Student Scholarship. "They school," Egge said. "You can get The newspaper earned a second- and best cover design while earning gan Thursday and will conclude can present on anything that they some pretty good feedback from place award for best single issue, as second-place for best single issue. on Saturday. Students selected are feel is a solid piece of research." people you otherwise wouldn't well as third-place finishes in best Individual awards were also given to prepare and give 15 to 20 minute Christ College students often talk to." overall design and best stand-alone to writers, photographers and art­ presentations on their papers or choose to present their senior Johnson added that the skills section. It also won second best staff ists in categories including best research, after which they spend honors theses, according to junior learned at NCUR would be valu­ editorial. photographic illustration and best five minutes fielding questions German and history major Mela- able even for those not on a gradu­ "Clearly the editors of this pa­ rhymed poem. from an audience of students and nie Mosher. ate school track. per have their finger on the pulse of The Lighter earned a total of 16 faculty from other schools. "I wrote my honors thesis for "Learning how to present your campus and aren't afraid to tackle points, winning over Genesis of The students selected to present my Christ College seminar called work in front of people is an im­ tough issues," wrote one of the Indiana University-Purdue Univer­ are many times Christ College stu­ 'Inventing the Body,"' she said. portant skill no matter what you judges. sity, which came in second with 11 dents, but it is not a requirement Mosher's presentation is en­ decide to do later on in life," she Individual Torch writers, pho­ points. The Juggler of the Univer­ that they be. titled "Modern Birth Control, said. tographers and artists won awards sity of Notre Dame took third. "Christ College greatly publi­ Population Imbalances and Un­ including best in-depth news story, Contact News Editor Alex Smith cizes (NCUR) and highly encour­ expected Societal Effects in the Contact Emily Nelson at torch@ best photo essay, best opinion col­ at [email protected]. ages its students to participate. United States and China." valpo.edu. A4 Campus/ Nation The Torch | Friday, April 16, 2010

Engineers, from page A3 "We're not formally presenting," plans to return to his home Counseling, from page Al university pastors and can also stop Reith said. "We're sharing ideas country of Kazakhstan and start by for walk-in appointments at the "We took on an ongoing pro­ with others." an Engineers Without Borders Ministers are currently available in Counseling Center. A prayer service cess," he said. Additionally, both students hope organization there. each residence hall and academic will take place at 10 p.m. tonight in The commitments Engineers that they can get feedback on their "Learning ideas, plans, and building and can be contacted at the Gloria Christi Chapel. Without Borders have to their proj­ project and gain some new ideas skills helps me to make the world any time. "Regardless of what we say, we're ects typically last five years, so the and sponsors for their work. a better place, in Valparaiso as "One of our goals as residential not going to alleviate the pain," said group returned during the previ­ "I feel that this time we'll get well as in Kazakhstan," Mar­ ministers is for people to be able junior residential minister Cam­ ous spring break to enhance the more than we contribute," Reith tynenko said. "That's my contri­ to approach us personally," Brewer eron Overbey. "It's a matter of sup­ irrigation canal system by adding said. bution to society." said. "It doesn't have to be very for­ port. The community has been so fixtures to improve water flow, in Martynenko said he's looking As for the opportunity to at­ malized." strengthened by this because we're addition to discussing plans for fu­ forward to the networking oppor­ tend the conference, both stu­ In addition to residential minis­ all going through this together. It's a ture projects regarding water purifi­ tunities he'll experience. dents and Gingerich agreed that ters, mentally distraught members matter of listening." cation with regional officials. "It's through partnerships ... we it's a great opportunity. of the VU community are also en­ Contact Kathryn Kattalia at "Sometimes we're afraid to use hope to establish in Miami," Mar­ "It's great recognition," Reith couraged to seek counseling with [email protected]. ideas others have used," Martynen- tynenko said. "We hope to meet said. "Just to say our chapter of ko said. "We must not be afraid of new people . . . from across the Engineers Without Borders is a For a complete list, visit www.valpo.edu/chapel them and we must use them." globe with new ideas we can apply part of it would just give us more At the conference, there will be for our project. We hope to find po­ recognition." a number of high-profile speakers, tential sponsors." Martynenko and Reith hope Residential Ministers including journalists, celebrities Although Martynenko hasn't to especially give VU recogni­ and world leaders. There will also specifically participated in the irri­ tion through attending this con­ Guild/Memorial: Brandt: be break-out workshop sessions. gation project in Africa, he still has ference. Detra Becker Ben Boshoven When Martynenko and Reith at­ much to contribute. "I hope to get something [email protected] [email protected] tend the conference, they will have "I find my role in this project positive out of the conference Matt Becker Riiey Brewer the opportunity exchange ideas very significant," he said. "I'm work­ and give it to Valparaiso Univer­ matthew.becker_Pvalpo.edu [email protected] about their project with other ing on making this project happen sity," Martynenko said. Abbey Meyer college students who have done at home." Contact Paul Rubio at torch® Beth Olejniczak similar work. Upon graduation, Martynenko valpo.edu. [email protected] [email protected] Cameron Overbey [email protected] Grega, from page Al a lot of love." vironment. Grega also worked hard to "I hear so many people talk Alumni: Wehrenberg: really had a humongous heart," mediate conversation between about 'I don't like the church, but Joshua Buzbee AH Karfin Litherland said. "She ministered students of different backgrounds I like Pastor Darlene,'" said junior to a lot of people. In her eyes, it and church experiences. She made Cameron Overbey. "They felt the [email protected] [email protected] didn't matter if you were Muslim it a goal to promote constructive example of outrageous love." Alissa Kretzmann ReneeSchoer or atheist or black or brown or gay conversation and strived to make Contact Kathryn Kattalia at [email protected] [email protected] or straight or transgender. She had all feel welcome in a Lutheran en­ [email protected]. Lisa Polito [email protected]

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Wendy Mallete Deb Albers Tax day tea party [email protected] [email protected] Diane Marten Anna DeLuna [email protected] [email protected] corners and statehouses across the ept at staging well-publicized Bobby Wendt Activists take to country Thursday to protest what protests across the country. Lisa Morton they called unchecked government But after months of taking [email protected] [email protected] streets at hundreds spending and the creep of "social­ aim at the Democrats' health care ism" into American life. reform bill, the rallies Thursday of rallies across the The hundreds of tax-day rallies were expected to demonstrate would mark a year since the "tea the movement's shift to its elec­ country party" movement gained wide­ toral goals: Ousting Republican class and frustrated Republican is not play money they're dealing spread attention for its ardent oppo­ and Democratic office-holders who voters, according to recent polls. with, this is real money," said orga­ Kathleen Hennessey sition to President Barack Obama's don't live up to the movement's fis­ Thousands were expected to nizer Mark Skoda. McClatchy-Tribune News Services bank-rescue and stimulus packages. cally conservative ideals. gather on the National Mall in In Atlanta, a tea party on the Adopting the rhetoric, and occa­ From California to Virginia, Re­ Washington, the setting for several steps of the state Capitol had for­ WASHINGTON - As many sionally the dress, of the founding publican candidates were expected other major tea party rallies in re­ mer U.S. Rep. Bob Barr, former Americans scrambled to file their fathers, the activists of the tea party to tout their conservative bona fi­ cent months. Like past events, the Christian Coalition director Ralph income-tax returns, thousands movement have developed a strong des before the crowd of protesters, rally was organized with the help Reed and Supreme Court Justice planned to stake out parks, street network of grass-roots groups ad­ which tend to be white, middle- of several well-established Wash­ Clarence Thomas' wife, Virginia ington groups, including former Thomas, on the lineup, as well as a Republican House leader Dick young Elvis impersonator. Armey's FreedomWorks and anti- Like many in the movement, tax advocate Grover Norquist's the Atlanta organizers were on Americans for Tax Reform. alert for "infiltrators" rumored to The crowd was scheduled to be planning to make the move­ hear only from ment look bad lawmakers who by posing as tea embraced the tea This tax code that partyers and es­ party movement you're living under is pousing extreme early: Republican or racist views. abominaton of the Reps. Ron Paul The Atlanta of Texas and Tom human spirit. Tea Party Web site Price of Georgia. said organizers "This tax code Dick Armey were "prepared that you're living Former Republican for any left-wing under is abomina­ infiltrators at the House leader tion of the human event." spirit." Armey told On Tuesday, a crowd gathered for smaller rally the liberal Web site Talking Points in Washington early in the day. He Memo reported that an Oregon went on to describe the tax code as man, Jason Levin, was leading a "social engineering" and an attempt "Crash the Tea Party" movement to redistribute wealth. "You earn the that would mingle among the le­ money; you have a right to keep it." gitimate protesters and exaggerate Armey was followed by other some of their anti-Obama claims organizers of the Tea Party Ex­ in an attempt to underscore their press, a political action commit­ alleged absurdity - for instance, tee that ended a national bus tour by saying that Obama is not only a on Thursday, and Polatik, a rapper non-citizen, but also a space alien. from Waco, Texas. A coalition of tea party groups "Limited government is our used the anniversary to announce only solution; our only foundation a "Contract From America," a list should be in our Constitution." Po­ of io policy proposals chosen by latik rapped. an online vote. The project was A mix of conservative and off­ modeled on the Contract With beat entertainment was on the bill America, the Republican legisla­ at several events across the coun­ tive agenda that guided the GOP's try. control of the House of Represen­ In Memphis, organizers tatives in 1994- planned to set up a life-size Mo­ (Los Angeles Times staff writers nopoly board featuring a "Candi­ Robin Abcarian, Adam Weintraub MCT dates Lane" and an actor dressed as and Richard Fausset contributed to Demonstrators rally in Washington, D.C., on Thurday, April 15, as part of a Tea Party protest. the monocled Mr. Monopoly. "This this report.) The Torch | Friday, April 16, 2010 Campus/Nation A5 The eternal excursion Church, believed to be the first link and a choral and hymn concert on Religious figures at to death and life. Tuesday evening. "We die to sin in old life and are "It can give us the words we don't VU, re-evaluation raised to new life in Christ," Brugh have," Brugh said, "It brings the said. community together." of deep discussions The Institute began on Monday James Nieman, Hartford Semi­ afternoon with seminars about how nary in Hartford, Conn., and Thom­ Mike Jakubisin the Church views life, death and the as Schattauer of the Wartburg Theo­ Torch Staff Writer funeral process. logical Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, Thomas Long, Bandy Profes­ gave a team presentation about how Nearly 300 ministers, pastors sor of Preaching at Emory Univer­ certain actions are symbolic dur­ and students traveled from 31 states sity Graduate School in Atlanta, ing a funeral. For example, placing to attend the 62nd session of the Ga., gave one of the plenary pre­ a pall to cover a casket is a symbol Institute of Liturgical Studies at Val­ sentations. He discussed topics he that ties back to baptism. paraiso University. This year's three- touched on in his book, "Accompa­ "It connects to the whole life day conversation was titled "All of ny Them with Singing: The Chris­ previous to death," Brugh said. Us Go Down to the Dust: Worship tian Funeral." A total of 292 participants at­ Life at the Time of Death." His message was about the jour­ tended the institute. Twenty-five "(Death) is a topic we avoid ney the deceased take from the time were seminary students and 52 oth­ Kyle Whitgrove / The Torch in our culture," said Lorraine they die to the time they are laid to ers were participating in for the first Brugh, director of the Insti­ rest. To simply hand over the work time. The Institute welcomed all Students and faculty take part in conversation on life, death and eternal life. tute. "People really appreciated to a funeral home prevents people Christian denominations, including to come together and have open from accompanying the deceased. Lutherans, Catholics, Episcopalians conversation." He said in his book that everyone and Presbyterians. deceased. The Institute was an op­ when a death occurs. When it hap­ The focus of this year's Institute should have a job and participate in Brugh said that in particular, portunity to give participants more pens, it doesn't seem completely was the idea that Christians are just the process - and that can include all pastors have to deal with death understanding about death and life. foreign." as connected to death as they are to singing. all of the time and that no one ever "We all feel sort of helpless in life. Baptism, the ritual of becom­ The Institute also provided a VU becomes an expert at it. It especially the face of death," she said. "It's Contact Mike Jakubisin at torch@ ing of a member of the Christian alumni organ recital on Monday disorients the people closest to the helpful to rehearse what happens valpo.edu. Air traffic choked by volcanic ash prevailing winds. drifting slowly to the east. Cloudfrom Volcanic eruptions "are such a About 4,000 flights were can­ complicated natural phenomenon celed within Europe on Thurs­ Iceland volcano volcano closes that almost every one is unique and day, said Kyla Evans, Eurocontrol The ash cloud from a volcano erupting the amount of ash produced during spokeswoman. The number could under the Eyjafjallajokull glacier is European airports, a given eruption or the length of the rise to 6,000 on Friday, she said, plus disrupting flights across northern Europe. eruption is really something that we half of all trans-Atlantic flights. stranding travelers can't predict," said earth scientist Airports began closing in Brit­ Lj Aviation authorities Olivier Bachman of the University ain at 7 a.m. Thursday as the threat­ have closed air space Janet Stobart of Washington. ening sulfuric cloud began to reach McClatchy-Tribune News Services The eruption of the Icelandic vol­ northern Scotland. cano consists of fine, sharp-edged Among the first to feel the effect Hugo Matin rock and glass, the bulk of it rang­ directly were residents of the west­ llajokull McClatchy-Tribune News Service ing from about one-twelfth of an ern Norwegian city of Bergen, who SWEDEN J inch in diameter down to 5,000th began to complain of a strong sul­ £ 7 f FINLAND LONDON - An immense plume of an inch and furic smell by about of volcanic ash cast a silent pall capable of cir­ 1p.m. RWAY ^^|-^ over the skies of Northern Europe culating in It's scary that it can "It's scary that it on Thursday, grounding air traf­ the upper at­ travel so far. Just can spread so far. Just fic across Britain, Scandinavia and mosphere for imagine if it had been other countries, halting flights to months. When imagine if it had poisonous," resident 1 DENlflAfiK/ and from North America, stranding humans and been poisonous. Anne Tomte told the travelers and isolating much of the animals inhale Norwegian newspa­ IRELAND^ continent in a way that was without the particles, per B.T. • NOTE: Predicted ash Anne Tomte KINGDOM ffi#miAHDS scope for Friday at precedent in recent memory. they can dam­ By late afternoon, midnight, local time The culprit: An Icelandic vol­ age the air pas­ Norwegian witness all airports in Brit­ ©2010 MCT cano that, experts said, could sages. When ain, Ireland, Norway, e: Met Office. B8C, ESRI continue spewing grit into the at­ they are sucked in by a jet engine, Sweden and Denmark had been Graphic: Molina Yingling mosphere for months or years to they can shut the engine down. shut down. Finland also closed come, although presumably with­ Eurocontrol, Europe's air traffic down several of its airports. Ac­ plans for President Barack Obama can Republic, where the couple out a continuing effect on air traffic. control organization, said flights cording to pan-Scandinavian air­ and other world leaders to attend planned to marry on the beach. However, geologists said it was im­ could be disrupted for another 48 line SAS, nearly three out of every the funeral Sunday of Polish Presi­ They found an airport that was possible to predict the behavior of hours. A lack of wind meant the four of its flights - 635 in all - had dent Lech Kaczynski, killed Sat­ clogged with about 45,000 people the Eyjafjallajokull volcano, or the cloud remained dense and was been canceled. urday in a plane crash in western and 300 grounded aircraft. And Cancel­ Russia. they saw their wedding plans go up lations were Flights between Europe and in smoke. also reported North America represented nearly "We've been planning this trip in northern 15 percent of all international air­ for 16 months. Now a volcano has LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE, FUN Germany, line traffic in 2008, according to erupted and spoiled our dream," Belgium, the the International Air Transport Bettany told The Times of London. AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITY? Netherlands, Association, the trade group that At Heathrow airport in Lon­ Switzerland represents most major air carriers. don, passengers stared at boards on and France, Europe alone is the source and des­ which every flight was listed as can­ where Charles tination of nearly 32 percent of all celed. Heathrow, one of the world's de Gaulle international airline traffic, accord­ busiest airports, normally handles Airport in ing to LATA. 1,200 flights and 180,000 passen­ Paris was shut The route from London to New gers a day. down. Ripples York ranks as the second busiest As the day wore on and passen­ spread world­ international route, carrying nearly gers learned to stay away, airports wide, as flights 4 million passengers annually, ac­ became uncharacteristically, eerily JNDUSTR{AL REVOLUTION to Europe were cording to the LATA. The Los An­ deserted. Eurostar, the rail service cancelled and geles International Airport-London connecting England to the Conti­ flights from route is the third busiest across the nent, reported a surge in inquiries Atlantic Ocean, transporting about and bookings. $AUr._._ AKEfHCAS QSEATKESS .1 Europe failed to arrive. Sev­ 1.5 million passengers per year. Commentators spoke of Britain eral flights Early Thursday, thousands of being brought back to the 19th cen­ from the Unit­ European passengers who knew tury, to the days before air travel. ed States were nothing of the situation turned up Aviation officials said that a com­ Come apply at the Industrial Revolution Eatery & Grille. forced to turn for flights, only to be turned away. plete shutdown of British airspace back. Hayley Bettany, 25, and her fian­ had not happened in living memo­ It was un­ ce arrived at England's Manchester ry. Even after the Sept. 11 attacks, a Accepting applications now for all positions. Apply within. clear whether Airport on Thursday morning with no-fly zone was imposed only over 1084 Linwood Ave. Valparaiso, IN 46383 the ash cloud other members of their wedding might affect party for a flight to the Domini­ See Volcano, page A6 A6 Nation News The Torch | Friday, April 16, 2010

Volcano, from page A5 central London but not the rest of the country. The closure of British air­ space was scheduled to last un­ til at least 1 p.m. Friday (British time). "However, be aware that the situation cannot be said to be improving with any certain­ ty," Britain's National Air Traffic Services warned late Thursday. Copenhagen Airport said it BETTER BOWLING NAME: would open for flights no earlier than noon Friday. Its closure af­ fected Danes at the highest level: Denmark's Queen Margrethe was due to mark her 70th birth­ day Friday with a celebration attended by various crowned heads of Europe, but those roy­ al guests' attendance is now in doubt. A Copenhagen Airport spokesman said the airport was handing out blankets and water to stranded passengers. "I don't know what's going to happen. My flight has been can­ celed, and I don't have a phone to call the airline with. I think I'll stay in the airport tonight. I think you can sleep here," 25-year-old Nick Shown from Maine told Danish newspaper Politiken. The disruption came just as airlines were beginning to see international passenger numbers start to rebound from a steep decline that began in late 2008. The direct economic effect of the disruption was hard to gauge because it was unclear Thursday how many cities would be closed to air traffic and for how long, said Steve Lott, a spokesman for the IATA. But Lott said the closure of key international airline hubs, like London and Paris, could also hurt the travel and tourism industry across Europe and the U.S. "The bottom line is, when you start closing or restrict­ ing European gateways, it has a U S Ce ripple affect across the world," ^ - - T.loneatan.tirne. he said. In the past, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, about 100 aircraft have had problems tHctim after encountering ash, but there So nearly^ have been no fatalities. In 1989, a Boeing 747 operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flew into the ash cloud ejected by the Re­ doubt volcano in Alaska and all getusc.com its engines flames out. It dropped from 25,000 feet to 12,000 feet before pilots could get the en­ gines restarted. An ash cloud can, if it be­ comes widely dispersed, block sunlight from reaching the Earth, leading to temporary global cooling. A more seri­ ous problem is produced by the sulfur dioxide emitted in most eruptions. It also blocks sunlight and causes health problems. The 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines led to a cooler period globally that lasted for more than year. The 1783 eruption of the Laki volcano in Iceland produced an unusu­ ally cold winter in Europe and better England that led to an excessive rig number of deaths. belief in • » The melting glacier caused significant flooding in the sur­ rounding area, forcing hundreds to flee on Wednesday. Rivers rose up to 10 feet by Wednesday night, slicing the island nation's main road in half. Los Angeles Times staff writer Stobart reported from London and Times staff writer Martin from Los Angeles. (Times staff writers Ann M. Simmons, Thomas H. Maugh II and Mitchell Landsberg in Los Angeles, Henry Chu in London and special correspondent Hel­ en Hajjaj in Copenhagen con­ apply. See stone for details. ©2009 U.S. Cellular. tributed to this report.) Free Incoming claim based on combined voice, Text and Pix usage by typical The Torch | Friday, April 16, 2010 A7 "The bottom line is that no one is more committed ... to human spaceflight than I am." OPINION - President Barack Obama, to NASA officials Old union stands as barren waste of space "This weather is awesome. What a convenient truth!" the cracks and whirls of the coffee ing lot poured for those of us who -April 13 machines at Grinders and people have had the delightful experience snickering at some witty status of having to park in a visitor's spot "Some sorority girl tried to tag update on Facebook on the other because every other spot on cam­ Schubert and put him in the Phi Torch Opinion Writer floors would sure be a treat. You pus has been taken, then return­ Psi jail. We haven't heard from could even use some of the fur­ ing from class with a nice ticket her since." President Heckler, niture that used to be used in the clasped under the wiper blade that -April 14 I'm writing to you because I am building in the rooms. That would has been put there by some D- curious about something. There is save some money. Oh, money, average Police Academy graduate. "Sunny skies, warm temps and a building attached to the library, the only reason that the Strategic There's no such thing as too many cancelled class. Could this get but nobody seems to be autho­ Plan is being put parking spaces, any better?" rized to go into it. It's a nice-sized through the mo­ but there is -April 14 building, like it could have been tions. Well, the Please do something such a thing as a FLICKER the heartbeat of campus at one reason given in with the old union. waste of space. BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION "Somebody put Phi Psi's cage on point. But now it appears as if it's the actual draft Please do top of Neils. Vandalism, classic." been abandoned. says to "sustain It's depressing to something with Hi! I'm Flicker, the true voice -April 14 Since it is not being used for our current range look at it. the old union. of Valparaiso University. anything, I would like to offer up of programs and It's depressing Something bothering you? Send "Would they go ahead and some suggestions. According to the degrees." Ahem, to look at it. It's me an AOL Instant Message at turn on the air conditioning in second draft of your Strategic Plan, or to pay for the almost $100 mil­ a hollow shell of memories for VUTorch. Memorial already? It's boiling in you want to increase the student lion that it cost to build the Harre those of us who once knew it as the here." size by more than 2,100 students. Union. But we'll keep that an un­ only union. This is not even men­ I'll make sure it shows up on the -April 14 If that goal is realized, we will defi­ spoken understanding. tioning the Wehrenberg cafeteria Opinion pages every week. And nitely need some more classrooms You know what would be nice? that hasn't been used for anything don't worry, it's anonymous. Hey VU! Flicker is now on because we are cramped enough in To think, more about the students since the new union opened. Also, Twitter. Tweet the Torch @ our circa-i96os wooden chairs in than half-baked ways to get more every day the old union is closed, "Congratulations (Torch), best in the other buildings. Or, since all money. Uptown East? Come on. the more money we are wasting. state four years running." ValpoTorch and I'll make of the other residence halls will be The university is having a hard If you are truly bent on making -April 10 sure they get in print! filled and nobody wants to pay the enough time filling up the one more cash, then rent it out for pri­ ridiculous fees for an Uptown East that is finished, and now another vate events until you decide what "Heard you guys were best in apartment, we can turn the build­ one is being built? Talk about high you are going to do with it in the state again. Kudos." ing into a homeless shelter that hopes. long-run. -April 11 can help the hundreds of students What's happening is that this Sincerely, without dorm rooms to survive. unutilized structure is taking up A concerned student "What's with the cage and the How about expanding the li­ too much space when it is being The views expressed are those of perpetual game of tag? I guess all brary? Turning the building into ignored. Either we can use it for the writer and not necessarily those the non-Greek life people aren't a center of individual workrooms something or you should have it of The Torch. Contact Rob Onofrey cool enough." would be nice. Getting away from torn down and have a new park­ at [email protected]. -April 12

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 'Beyond Sexuality' falsely billed draw between homosexuality and Concerns about 'Beyond Sexuality" Academically and medically rigor­ to affirmation and celebration. pornography, promiscuity, drug ous studies have shown that the Dear Editor, dealing, and other illicit activities. Dear Editor, marginalization that what queer With love and deep sincerity, We write this letter in response This is precisely the type of harm­ We write to express appreciation youth often experience "negatively to advertisements posted by Cam­ ful misinformation that we sought to the Diversity Concerns Commit­ affects the health, mental health and Dawn Jeglum Bartusch pus Crusade for Christ for an April to counteract with our "Beyond tee for sponsoring the event "Be­ education of those lesbian, gay and Mark Bartusch 19 event to feature guest speaker Tolerance" presentation, and we yond Tolerance," held on March 25. bisexual young people who experi­ Jane Bello-Brunson Christopher Yuan. Although the feel that it is out of place at a seri­ The speaker, Professor Fred Nied­ ence it." (Just the Facts Coalition. Nelly Blacker-Hanson title, "Beyond Sexuality: Continu­ ous institution of higher education, ner, shared the story of his religious [2008]. "Just the facts about sexual Kurt Brandhorst ing the Discussion," strongly sug­ in particular one that is actively and personal transformation from orientation and youth: A primer for Lorraine Brugh gests that this program is a contin­ engaged in creating a welcoming believing homosexuality is a sin principals, educators, and school Maura Janton Cock uation of our "Beyond Tolerance" environment for all. to understanding that, though not personnel." Washington, DC: Stewart Cooper presentation of March 25, we, the While we respect the rights of the statistical norm, it is natural. American Psychological Associa­ Nina Corazzo organizers of the March event, Mr. Yuan and Campus Crusade He acknowledged his privilege as a tion. Retrieved from www.apa.org/ Barb Crumpacker-Niedner wish to clarify that the Yuan pre­ for Christ to present their views heterosexual and spoke of his own pi/lgbc/publications/justthefacts. Richard E. DeMaris sentation has no official connec­ on these issues, we wanted to make need to no longer deny that privi­ html. p. 3.) Furthermore, it is noted Lisa Dorsey tion to our event, and that we do the LGBTQ community, their allies lege to those of non-heterosexual that sexual orientation "conversion Shane Drew not support it. and the larger community aware orientation. We support and defend therapies," whether politically or Kevin Geiman "Beyond Tolerance" was con­ that this event has no connection this act of inclusion, believing that religiously motivated, "have seri­ Elizabeth Gingerich ceived as one of a series of pro­ to "Beyond Tolerance." it will bring about a healthier and ous potential to harm young people Joseph Goss grams with the dual purpose of more whole community at VU and because they present the view that Dena Hein promoting conversation about Sincerely, beyond. the sexual orientation of lesbian, Stacy Hoult-Saros LGBTQ issues and moving us for­ Stacy Hoult-Saros We also write to express concern gay and bisexual youth is a mental Shadia Ibrahim ward in creating an environment Associate professor of Spanish over the upcoming event promoted illness or disorder, and they often Sarah Jantzi where people are treated with dig­ Gideon Litherland as both "Is Jesus Homophobic?" frame the inability to change one's Rev. Dr. Gregory Augustus Jones nity beyond tolerance, welcoming, Sophomore student senator and "Beyond Sexuality: Continu­ sexual orientation as a personal and Ann Kessler and accepting of all, in accordance Kevin Malburg ing the Conversation," sponsored moral failure." (Ibid. p. 5.) We ac­ Bridget Kies with Rev. Niedner's Christian mes­ Residential Learning Coordinator by Campus Crusade for Christ and knowledge the harm in repressing Rev. Dr. Carolyn S. Leeb sage. While the message Mr. Yuan Tim Mulligan featuring Christopher Yuan - a pro­ our identity as sexual and gendered Diane Marten presents on his Web site and in Staff psychologist, Counseling fessor from Moody Bible Institute. beings, and we likewise acknowl­ Katy McGann interviews - that it is both possible Center; adjunct assistant professor Though we do not yet know the edge our need to create an environ­ Carlos Miguel-Pueyo and desirable for LGBTQ people of psychology content of the talk, we hope and ask ment that does not repress, limit or Tim Mulligan to deny or even (in some cases) Nora Wiergacz that Christopher Yuan not reduce attempt to change another's sexual Andrew Richter to change their orientation - is Director of Human Resource same-sex attraction to sexual inter­ and gender identity. Matthew Ringenberg disturbing, equally troubling are Services; Affirmative Action Of­ action, as it ignores other aspects of To deny part of our identity as Cynthia Rutz the connections that he appears to ficer relational attraction, or to conflate individuals is also to deny the diver­ Dan Saros homosexuality with promiscuity, il­ sity that exists within our commu­ Pam Saylor legal drug use and pornography, as nity. And so we support Valparaiso Allison Schuette he has done in previous speaking University's efforts to welcome Colleen Seguin engagements and on his blog. To and affirm, not deny or limit, the Arvid Sponberg THE TORCH ^ do this is to perpetuate unfounded, wholeness and complexity of our­ VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER Susan Stuart VOL. 103, ISSUE 26, FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2009 negative stereotypes of the LGBTQ selves - identities that include race, Wendi Tai community, harmful to everyone. color, national and ethnic origin, Kathryn R. Kattalia Aimee Tomasek Editor in Chief Just as perpetuating negative age, ability, religion and gender and Linn Tonstad stereotypes brings harm, so does sexual orientation. Today we invite Zachary H. King Andrew White Assistant Editor denying a fundamental part of students, faculty, staff and the larger Tricia White ourselves or ostracizing another Valparaiso community to please Liz Wuerffel 4R5.J. Alex Smith, News Editor Rachael Battista, Assistant News Editor Derek Schnake, Opinion Editor Kate Dekker, Copy Editor because of their sexual orientation. join us in moving beyond tolerance Lissa Yogan i vt Spencer Roach, Sports Editor Rebecca Barnes, Graphic Design Editor • jjf. 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Office: 35 Schnabel Hall it in confidence. A8 Opinion/Editorial The Torch | Friday, April 16, 2010 Costs of eating livestock

radation of the soil. And unlike factory farms, our dogs will not be shot up on hormones or anti­ biotics. Torch Opinion Writer In result, we will not have to worry about creating a new, Over the past few years, a lot antibiotic-resistant strain of in­ of attention has been given to the fluenza that could wipe out the idea that factory farmed meat de­ entire human race. We will leave grades the environment as well as that for the factory farms to wor­ human health. According to the ry about. economic brainchild Raj Patel, a But the best part of this new typical American burger should endeavor will be the deep impact cost more than 200 dollars when it has on students. Personally factoring in environmental dam­ killing a creature that one has a age and excluding government loving relationship with, such as subsidies. Therefore, I offer a a pet, is a tremendously spiritual comprehensive solution to battle process. this mechanized Respect for food behemoth: the creature - a Let's eat dogs. Now, I know what you deep, passion­ Woof. ate respect that Now, I know are thinking: Ted, is currently lost MCT what you are you are crazy.' This is within main­ thinking: "Ted, true, but beside the stream Ameri­ you are crazy." ca - reemerges, This is true, point. overcoming but beside the the conscious point. Dogs food-oriented are an excellent source of pro­ ignorance that we are all guilty of tein and are readily abundant to some degree. throughout Porter County. Fur­ Of course, if one had to thermore, most canines do not slaughter all of the animals he or face the disgustingly desolate she ate, while at the same time and cramped living conditions raising them as pets, then the in­ such as those experienced by dividual would probably eat con­ cows, chickens and pigs within siderably less meat. factory farms. Many dogs are Truth be told, eating a little free-range creatures and thus can meat is not all that bad. Many hu­ live fair, non-caged lives before mans have eaten meat for millen­ being devoured. nia, so many of our bodies have The way I envision this dream naturally evolved with modestly is rather simple. In an proportioned omnivorous diets. effort to eat lo­ The real problem lies within the cally, students method in which the major- can bring ^ ity of our meat is obtained, their dogs through from home the means or from of malig­ the Porter nant, non­ County Ani­ local and mal Shelter unsustain­ MCT and keep them able factory in their dorms farming. for as long as Eating they like. While mk meat from Smoking ban fails to address addiction in the dorms, P a factory the dogs can be farm is the activity is about as effective as tell­ policy has stigmatized smokers as treated in a com- equivalent ing an open wound to stop bleed­ a separate class of students. Ostra­ passionate, of buying ing. cizing people for poor health habits achieves nothing. loving man­ products made ______We need more. Have no doubt, vitriolic attitudes ner. Having in concentration Torch Opinion Editor Instead of a ban, the university furry beasts MCT camps. Both actions should engage in more proactive toward smokers not only exist, but in the dorms will promote the torturous en­ There is no penalty for smok­ measures to help students quit. The have manifested in direct confron­ probably require some sort 0. slavement of living beings, ing cigarettes on campus. Though Health Center could sponsor stu­ tations. of deal with Res-Life, but we human and nonhuman, the university administration has dents to group together and kick Walking toward the entrance of should be able to come to an alike. "banned" tobacco from campus, the the habit together. The cafe could Brandt Hall, I witnessed a student agreement. Some day I aspire to raise, lack of enforcement has rendered sell nicotine patches and other tools enduring harassment while stand­ Once a student develops a slaughter and prepare my own the policy shallow and unflatter­ for combating the cigarette crave. ing outside near the benches. From serious taste for a burger, the in­ food. For now, while on a cam­ ing to the university's integrity. If the university could foster an one of the windows, someone felt dividual can walk his or her pet pus full of factory-farmed meat, The administration should repeal environment where students felt it necessary to shout venomous down to the Harre Union, into the I'll stick to being vegetarian. the smoking ban on campus and encouraged to quit smoking, a ban expletives down at this student for Founders Table dining hall, and And to the dog lovers out replace it with would be unnec- smoking. over to the Chef's Corner. Here, there: Be rest assured, I am not comprehensive essary. This is not the atmosphere the Executive Chef John Reid can seriously advocating that you or I addiction-fight­ Breaking addiction Even Resi­ university wishes to cultivate. assist in preparing a tasty, home­ should start eating our pets. I am ing programs. requires education, dence Life poli­ Breaking addiction requires grown meal. He can teach the simply apposing cows and dogs Imagine this cies aren't hospi­ education, support and will power; student the proper technique of to make a point. scenario: An Am­ support and will table to students two-thirds of this formula is cur­ humanely slaughtering and pre­ Nonetheless, the next time you bassador in Ad­ power; two-thirds trying to quit. rently missing on campus. paring a Dal- bite into that missions guides of this formula is They've banned matian, Beagle juicy burger, a tour around electronic ciga­ Students who or Chihuahua, Arid to the dog lovers remember the campus, showing currently missing on rettes from the wish to quit smoking have complete with out there: Be rest environmental prospective stu­ campus. residence halls. delicious sea­ and moral costs dents and parents These mecha­ the will power, sonings and assured, I am not associated with the university's nisms satisfy the now they need the garnish. seriously advocating its creation. wonderful infrastructure. Walking nicotine craving while only emitting university to fulfill Consider how through the Valparaiso University its duty to educate Unlike fac­ that you or I should water vapor. There is no smoke in­ tory farms, discomforted Center for the Arts, the guide strolls volved, and yet they've been barred. and support its the slaughters start eating our pets. you felt when along the asphalt path backwards, Instead of disallowing a harmless students - all stu­ at Valparaiso imagining Fifi talking at length about our aca­ substitution for a cigarette, maybe dents. University will and Fido as demic accolades. Suddenly, dense Residence Life should do more to L Currently, the ban be morally just. The dogs will not burgers. cloud of burning cigarettes engulfs address the inherent issues facing is a hollow rule that be steamed alive, they won't be And keep in mind that the ge­ the tour group; two students stand students who smoke. Where yields no positive effects ruthlessly shot in the head with a netic differences between a cow, smoking near the doorway. Mother are the support groups? Where and numerous negative nail gun, nor will they have their a dog, and all other animals are coughs violently. are the information sessions? ones. It's a lazy policy insides torn out of their bodies miniscule. "I thought this was a tobacco- Where is anything and students - both or their snouts chopped off while If you can do all of that, I free campus," she says, recovering other than an /£___•- I smokers and non- still alive. promise, I'll never talk about eat­ from the smoke's violent invasion ineffective smokers - deserve Furthermore, the droppings ing your dog again. into her lungs. "no smoking" J more. left behind by the dogs can be "It is," the AIA says. sign? The views ex­ used to enrich the soils on cam­ The views expressed are those The ban on smoking has failed In the place pressed are those of MCT pus. We will be able to use more of the writer and not necessarily its purpose; we have not achieved a of positive re­ the writer and not nec­ natural fertilizers, which will those of The Torch. Contact Ted smoke-free campus. Simply declar­ sults, our cur­ essarily those of The Torch. Contact decrease the toxicity and deg­ Pietrzak at [email protected]. ing cigarette smoking a prohibited rent smoking Derek Schnake at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, April 16, 2010 A9

Debaters discuss whether NHL playoffs are SPORTS important in the United States, A10 MIXED RESULTS Crusaders win three out of five games for week

Michelle Golebiewski Torch Staff Writer

The Valparaiso University baseball team started the week with a double-header 6-4, 4-0 sweep against Youngstown State Saturday in Youngstown, Ohio. "I thought we played well," said head coach Tracy Woodson. "We executed all the fundamentals. We did everything right and pitched well. We got all the hits we needed, and they didn't, and that was the difference." After battling with the lead throughout game one, both ended regulation play tied at 4-4. The Crusaders went to work in the 10th inning. Billy Cribbs got to first on a walk and moved to third base on a single from freshman Karch Kowalczyk. With runners on the corner, junior Damon McCormick put down a bunt that brought Kowalczyk home. Junior Justin Frane added an insurance run with this RBI single. Junior hurler Jarad Miller sealed the deal in the bottom of the inning, working all three batters to clutch the 6-4 win for the Crusaders. Miller (1-2) got the win for the Crusaders going 2.2 innings, while striking out two and not allowing anyone on base. Jon Gulbransen started the game on the mound for VU. The junior allowed four runs and eight hits while striking out four in eight innings. Muhlsteff, Frane and Kowalczyk each had two hits as part of a nine- Brian Koch / The Torch hit attack for the Crusaders in the Crusader freshman Ben Olejniczak beats out the throw to first base in VU's April 14 game against Indiana-Northwest. The Crusaders won 17-1. win. The Crusaders shut out the Penguins in game two of the "He had his breaking ball scoreboard in the second inning when McCormick scored on an of the series 8-1 Sunday morning. twin bill. The credit lies on the and slider going," Woodson said. when junior Kyle Gaedele got to over throw to third, and Gaedele "We didn't hit with men in shoulders of junior Bryce Shafer. "That's the biggest things for him. second on an error and then scored came around on a double from scoring position," Woodson The hurler struck out 13 batters Sometimes he doesn't have control on a RBI single from junior Robbie junior David Klein. said. "We didn't have as many while allowing just two hits and with his fast ball and he's a little Robinson. Gaedele also scored in Miller came into the game in opportunities. It was 0-0 going walking five in eight innings. wild. But he had his breaking ball the fourth on a sacrifice fly from the ninth walking the first runner late into the game, and they scored Shafer's performance earned him and he was sending it right past junior Paul Heinkel making the and striking out the next three to four runs and we scored one. It was Horizon League Pitcher of the them." score 2-0. capture the 4-0 win. Week honors. The Crusaders got on the VU made it 4-0 in the seventh The Penguins took the last game See Baseball, page A10 Training paying off for track teams

finish ninth with 24 points. The meet Saturday. On the women's side, Ini Umana issue can throw things off. That Athletes achieve host Red Hawks won the meet with Also turning in solid set a new school record in the improvement has paid off." 201 points. performances were Vince Liuzzo, discus throw and the second best On the track, Alyssa Bradford personal best times "I was extremely excited," said who took fifth in the javelin throw throw in Crusader history to lead ran a 2:18.39 in the 800 meter, which head coach Ryan Moore. "We had with a distance of 156- o, and on the Crusaders as they took 12th on was good enough for seventh place at Saturday meet a lot of great performances. We're the track was Mike Kash, finishing Saturday at Miami of Ohio. and Sara Christensen ran the 3,000 getting noticed, and it's exciting." ninth in the 400 meter hurdles with Umana beat her old record of meter and finished with a time of at Miami Invite Mickens had a strong day in a time of 1:00.51. 141- 6 by two 12:00.59, good enough for ninth the triple jump, posting a career- "It's that time feet on Saturday, place. Alec Johnson best 46- o, finishing second and of year where that It's that time of year posting a 143- 6, VU will be competing at Purdue Torch Staff Writer posting the third highest mark in training they got where that training good enough this weekend, and Moore expects it Crusader history. He also took sixth from the fall pays for second place to be one full of competition. The Valparaiso University men's in the long jump with a distance off," Moore said. they got from the fall in the event. "The Purdue meet is going and women's track teams kept of 22- 4 1/2, a season best in that "For Mickens, pays off. She also tossed to be really solid competition," the personal bests coming as they event. me and Coach a 156- 8 in the Moore said. "UWM (University of competed in the Miami (Ohio) Schubert finished third in the Overbo discussed Ryan Moore hammer throw, Wisconsin-Milwaukee) is going to Invitational last Saturday. triple jump behind Mickens with his backing off of good enough for be down there, so we can see where On the men's side, Jarrett a distance of 45- 9 and moved up training. With him Head coach seventh place we're at for next week. Purdue will Mickens, Steve Schubert and Nick to fourth on the all-time list. Nick and Schubert, they and setting a new have a solid field of performers for Babbitt had a great day in their Babbitt set a career high in the need to be taxed, and increasing career best by almost 12 feet. us to go up against." respective events, posting some hammer throw with a distance of their training has really helped ' "With Ini, we worked on her of the best numbers in Crusader 160- o, good for fifth all-time in get them back on track for the form issues in the discus," Moore Contact Alec Johnson at torch@ history and helping the Crusaders Crusader history and ninth in the season." said. "Its amazing how one tech valpo.edu. A10 Sports The Torch | Friday, April 16, 2010 Discussing NFL Draft -•THE RED ZONE*- Bears, Colts to target linemen Debating NHL playoff interest with first picks Thrilling Olympic

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Instead of piecing together postseason ratings a mock draft that will almost certainly be ripped to shreds after the first round of the NFL draft next Thursday evening, let's focus on the favorite professional teams TARG here at Valparaiso University and Torch Staff Writer examine what they might do in the NFL's biggest offseason spectacle. chris Although the draft is being KLEINHANS- moved to what is considered WB-rfffiiiiiwiiiiiMii-iiiii "prime-time," I can't envision TV Torch Staff Writer ratings for the Chicagoland area to be that high. The first pick of the The National Hockey League Chicago Bears will be made Friday playoffs begin tonight, and many night, when they make the nth fans are taking note. In a year selection of the third round (75th full of both dominance and overall). By that point, your guess surprises, the most exciting time is as good as mine as to who will be is upon us, the Stanley Cup available, but I envision the Bears Playoffs. This week, we take a targeting players who could bolster look at whether the nation is their offensive line. taking notice. Jay Cutler flourished in 2008, working in a comfortable pocket Mike Targonski: all season in Denver, and he'll need The hockey playoffs have all the help he can get in Chicago to begun, and I am excited. For improve on a somewhat impressive, the first time in a long time, yet ultimately unsuccessful, first year there appears to be no clear- MCT with Da Bears. Cutler was sacked cut team who is going to be Colorado Avalanche goalie Craig Anderson looks to make a save as Joe Pavelski of the San Jose Sharks looks to score during 35 times last season and threw 26 in the Stanley Cup Finals as a the teams' April 14 playoff match. Though the United States and Canada played in one of the greatest gold medal games in interceptions - there's definitely a given. There have been plenty Olympic history, the game's impact on NHL viewership is questionable. correlation there. If he gets time, of surprise teams this year, a his extraordinary quarterback skill ton of turnarounds and also set can systematically dismantle the usual suspects in the franchises are in (Chicago, Detroit, time since the 2004-2005 NHL tell me, Chris. just about any secondary. final eight per conference this Montreal and Boston). When these Lockout, I can say that fans are I see the Bears picking guard year. franchises are successful, so is the attracted to the game. And why Chris Kleinhans-Schulz: Jon Asamoah from the University Of the 16 teams in the NHL. not? The people who are not attached of Illinois. Asamoah was a second- NHL, seven major markets If there is no other reason to The cities, the teams, the players to hockey will not watch. There is team All-Big Ten performer last have a team in there. Chicago, be excited for the playoffs, think and the game are a whole lot a dedicated following for hockey fall and was named to the All- Phoenix, Detroit, Los Angeles, about the Olympics. Viewers better since after the 2003 season. and most of those fans, even if their Academic team - he's a smart guy Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and were glued to the television sets The intensity of the game, the favorite team has been eliminated, and seems to have a high football Boston make up that group. watching USA against Canada, fighting, the speed-skaters, the will be making time to watch the IQ, something vital for interior Three teams hail from Canada. twice. I have been a hockey fan highlight reels, the scoring: playoffs. offensive lineman who'll direct To me, the biggest thing all my life, going to Chicago How many people can say However, non-hockey fans are traffic in the trenches. He's got size about the playoffs this year is Blackhawks games for as long they will not sit down and at 6-foot-4 and 305 pounds and, four of the Original Six as I can remember. For the first enjoy the hockey playoffs? You See Debate, page All from what I've gathered, is athletic enough to make a difference in year one. Asamoah would grow under Baseball, from page A9 with an RBI. the tutelage of vets Olin Kreutz The Crusaders bounced back and Roberto Garza, and he's a Challenge accepted difficult to bounce back from that." Wednesday afternoon picking hometown kid from just down the The Crusaders picked up their up a 17-1 win against Indiana- road in Champaign. personalities could finish lone run in the fifth inning when Northwest. The Indianapolis Colts are one Match between third in the Horizon League Frane's RBI single brought around Junior Will Hagel picked up his of the few teams that seemingly during a discussion of the Kowalczyk. first collegiate win pitching four haven't had a "need" since Y2K, yet VU alumni Butler Bulldogs' run through Frane and Robinson led the innings giving up three hits and their draft expertise and precision the NCAA Tournament. Coach Crusader offensive effort with two striking out four. has been the base of what's kept ESPN Radio Sparks invited them down hits each. Steve Scoby led the Crusaders them atop the AFC for so long. to play against the bottom five Sophomore Tyler Deetjen (1-1) at the plate going 4-for-4 on the They pick in the unenviable 31st on VU's roster to see how they picked up the loss for the Crusaders, day. The junior racked up two position, reserved yearly for the made official do. allowing four runs and six hits in homeruns, a double and brought Super Bowl loser, but we all expect Later that week, head coach 4.2 innings. home seven runs. another "steal" in that spot. They Keaton Cory Homer Drew called into the The Crusaders hosted Indiana Cribbs went 3-for-4 with three could draft an offensive lineman, Torch Staff Writer show and approved a game Tuesday at the RBIs. Gaedele, grabbing someone like Idaho's Mike that would pit ESPN radio Steel Yard in Gary. McCormick and Iupati, who would work wonders A matchup between staff members versus Crusader Despite getting 16 We have to do little Frane added two for the running game, but to mix Valparaiso University and basketball alum, since the batters on base the things: Bunt, steal, hits a piece to the things up, I'll go to the other side ESPN will happen but not players cannot play due to Crusaders dropped Crusader 18-hit of the ball. until next year. Crusader NCAA regulations. (For more the contest 11-2. hit and run. effort. I see the Colts picking defensive men's basketball head coach information, see last week's "We couldn't The Crusaders tackle Brian Price from UCLA. Homer Drew has been in talks story, "VU Challenged.") get any two-out Tracy Woodson return to action Price is the one prospect that will with ESPN 1000 AM about a Over the last two weeks, hits," Woodson beginning at 3 Head coach be available in the late first round charity basketball game between both parties have been trying said. "We left eight p.m. Friday with a that can avert attention away from VU basketball alumni and to finalize a date in May. guys on in the three-game series edge-rushing menaces Robert members of ESPN Chicago's ESPN wanted to play the game first two innings. We couldn't at home against Cleveland State Mathis and Dwight Freeney. He's sports staff. May 12, but VU students will get over the hump. We swing the and a contest against Saint Francis 6-foot-2, weighs just over 300 Two weeks ago, men's be done with their finals the bats okay. They got ahead and we Sunday. pounds and can really move. Price, basketball assistant coach Chris day before. Drew and ESPN could only muster one run in two "We got to be ready for the this seasons Pac-10 defensive player Sparks called into the "Waddle are now looking at one of innings. We had opportunities, conference weekend," Woodson of the year, totaled 96 tackles, and Silvy" show on ESPN 1000 three weekends in early but we couldn't capitalize on them. said. "We have to get good pitching 23.5 of which went for a loss. He's when he was alerted by multiple September after students come Leave 16 men on, that's just too that's our key. We have to do little freakishly athletic for his size and is people about some Horizon back for the 2010 fall term. much." things, bunt, steal, hit and run. tenacious on every snap of the ball, League bashing that was Prospects look good that the Senior Austen Siwiec (0-2) But the key will be our pitching so he could fit in well in Indy. occurring. charity game will happen next picked up the loss for VU giving and it starts with Shafer and The views expressed are those of Specifically, the two ESPN school year. up eight runs and seven hits while Gulbransen." the writer and not necessarily those personalities, Tom Waddle walking five. of The Torch. Contact Chris Trapasso and Marc Silverman, said Contact Keaton Cory at Gaedele led the Crusaders eight- Contact Michelle Golebiewski at at [email protected]. they and three other radio [email protected]. hit effort, going 2-for-4 on the day [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, April 16, 2010 Sports All VU tennis teams suffer more losses the remaining three games to clinch down to the last set, and I was glad Crusader men fall the match and the doubles point. I was able to pull it out." Kevin DeHerrera and Kyle Stump Despite the loss, DeHerrera is to Flames, while ensured the Crusaders avoided a confident the Crusaders can still sweep, topping Camilo Giraldo and book a place in the Horizon League women remain Dave Robare in a tie-breaker 9-8 Championships, despite the league (3). only allowing the top six teams into winless on season In singles action, the Flames the tournament this year. were quick to extend their lead "I think with the talent we have, Jeff Harbert as Lystad defeated Whitmer 6-3, anything is possible," DeHerrera Torch Staff Writer 6-2 at the top of the lineup. Baum said. "It's just a matter of getting immediately provided a way back over that hump. We've been close Narrow defeats have become a into the match for the Crusaders, all season." common theme for the Valparaiso cutting the deficit in half with a 6-2, The next two matches will be University men's tennis team this 6-2 success over Bastan Harbo at crucial for the Crusaders (3-12, 1-4 season. The Crusaders' latest match number three singles. Horizon League), both of which against UIC was no different. After "Chris has really improved as the take place this weekend at home a disappointing loss to conference season has gone against Wright leader Cleveland State a week on," DeHerrera State on Saturday earlier, VU nearly bounced back said. "He's really 1 think with the talent and Butler Friday, eventually falling 5-2 to the shot up, and it's we have, anything is Sunday. Flames. helped us out." "If we don't "We've lost a couple Unfortunately possible. win both, then heartbreakers that change the for the Crusaders, we won't have course of our season," said junior the next two Kevin DeHerrera much of a chance Kevin DeHerrera. "We didn't get match ups would for the playoffs," off to a good start, unfortunately, go UIC's way, Junior DeHerrera said. especially since it was a pretty allowing the "But I think we important match because we're Flames to clinch the match with can definitely pull them out." both close in the standings." two games remaining. Kirk defeated Meanwhile, the VU women's UIC (12-10,3-2 Horizon League) Litscher 6-2, 6-4 at number four tennis team continues to search edged the Crusaders in doubles singles, while Gonzaga beat Stump for its first win of the season after play, winning two of the three 6-0, 6-4 at number two singles. losing its final road game of the match ups to secure the first DeHerrera continued the fine season 7-0 at UIC on Saturday. The point of the match. Nate Kirk and singles form that has already seen Flames (16-3, 6-0 Horizon League) Sebastian Lystad got things going him named the Horizon League swept doubles play before winning with an 8-4 win at the second spot Player of the Week once this season, all six singles matches in straight over Adam Whitmer and Chris topping Shepardson 6-3, 6-7 (5), sets. The Crusaders (0-13, 0-6) will Baum. VU's Tom Litscher and 10-7 at the number five spot. have another chance to earn their Arne Deihle then came agonizingly "I got off to a good start and I first win when they take on Wright close to evening the score after was pretty confident," DeHerrera State at 1 p.m. Saturday. battling from 4-1 down to take a said. "He started catching up a little, 7-6 lead against Luis Gonzaga and and I could tell he was getting more Contact Jeff Harbert at torch@ Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch Shepardson, but the UIC pair won energy as the game went on. It came valpo.edu. Junior Arne Deihle warms up before VU's match against UIC.

Debate, from page A10 sent the Gold Medal Game into to say is, watch the playoffs and overtime. Pittsburgh Penguins star never turn away from hockey. not going to find enough Sidney Crosby won it. Chicago excitement out of the game Blackhawks' young stud Jonathan CK-S: MY PARTY PLATTERS to follow the playoffs. The Toews led the Winter Games in To restate the obvious, we both Olympics deserve a lot of points. Buffalo agree that for credit for attracting millions of Sabres goalie Ryan hockey fans there MAKE CATERING people from all areas and ways Miller became a After (the gold are more than of life to watch the hockey national star. The enough reasons to contests, but the Stanley Cup Sedin Twins of medal game), I was follow the quest for SO EASY, YOU'LL Playoffs are not the Olympics the Vancouver not clamoring to see the Stanley Cup. because there is a different level Canucks had a Patrick Kane and Stars are left and of intrigue. great showing. right, the games WANT TO CALL THEM Personally, I only watched the Everybody saw Jonathan Toews will be extremely second of the two USA/Canada the Washington on the same team accessible and the match ups in February, and it was Capitals' again, nor did I stay playoffs are a place the first hockey game in eight Alexander where anything years that I watched from start Ovechkin, who tuned for any of the can happen. to finish. After that, I was not is considered the other Interesting' The biggest clamoring to see Patrick Kane and best in the league, Olympic hockey question is Jonathan Toews on the same annihilate Jaromir whether people team again, nor did I stay tuned Jagr, a former storylines. who have not for any of the other "interesting" NHL great. One been following Olympic hockey storyline. thing Parise, Chris Kleinhans- the NHL will By no means am I a Crosby, Toews, Schulz want to tune in. PLATTERS! prototypical non-hockey fan, but Miller, the Sedins With the baseball I do not see the same Olympic and Ovechkin all season underway audiences excited about the have in common is that they are all and basketball excitement picking NHL playoffs. Unless they have in the playoffs. up on the way to the NBA playoffs, the free time and have nothing Half of the players in the league the Stanley Cup has some tough better to do, they will not be are the same age as college students. competition to compete against. glued to their sets to see the Campuses, take note. These If the Olympics inspired you action on the ice. guys, say if they were attending to pick up the final month of the Valparaiso University, could be in regular season and follow the action MT: the same classroom as you, on your intently, you might be hooked. If Most of the people who intramural team or be in the same not, it is understandable. Growing watched the Olympics were non- organization as you. How does that up without a team or being tuned hockey fans. not catch your out for months or years is difficult The games were attention? to overcome, and if the USA versus on national If you fell in love with Hockey fans Canada saga was not intriguing, television, and non-hockey there is no chance that many VALPARAISO as are the the Winter Games, fans alike can unaffiliated sports fans will keep up 1608 E. LINCOLNWAY - 219.548.9911 playoff games. you will fall in love easily get hooked with the NHL. Everyone with the Stanley Cup on the playoffs. Two weeks of Olympic drama is 3125 CALUMET AVE. - 219.477.5511 everywhere The Phoenix not enough to convince most non- can watch any Playoffs. Coyotes were hockey fans to care about a sport game. They second to-last they ignored for the first four months PORTAGE are on prime Mike Targonski in the Western of the season. If you are not a NHL 2547 WILLOW CREEK RD. - 219.764.2029 time. If you fell Conference a year backer, do not expect to stick around in love with ago and are now to watch the Stanley Cup playoffs. the Winter Games, you will fall the fourth seed in the West. The San in love with the Stanley Cup Jose Sharks, the number one seed The views expressed are those Playoffs. a year ago as well as this year, were of the writers and not necessarily FREAKY FAST DELIVERY! Sticking with the Olympics, eliminated in the first round a year those of The Torch. Contact Mike Zach Parise of the New Jersey ago. The Detroit Red Wings always Targonski and Chris Kleinhans- .28.. JIMMY JOHNS F5JNCHIS.. UC III Ei-HTS ..SERVED. Devils scored the goal that catch fire in the playoffs. All I have Schulz at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, April 16, 2010 A12

Crusader baseball enjoys winning SPORTS week, A9 VU PITCHERS DOMINATE "That's why we recruited her," Lagesse, McGee Schneider said. "We felt she had the abilities to do something like that." perform well in A Lisa DeBruzzi home run gave the Crusaders a 1-0 lead before the IUPUI sweep Jaguars knotted the score at one in the sixth. But fellow sophomore Kelsey Ryan O'Gara Phalen singled home pinch runner Torch Staff Writer Hayley Bridwell in the bottom of the seventh to give VU the win. Throughout a softball season, In game two, McGee was just hitting will come and go. But the as impressive, hurling six shutout things that have the potential to innings with nine strikeouts before always be effective are good pitching giving way to sophomore Shaleigh and good defense. Both were on Jansen to close out the 4-0 victory. display for the Valparaiso University With Lagesse having such an softball team (26-10, 6-1 Horizon outstanding season, McGee (10-3) League) Tuesday afternoon. has flown under the radar to the While the bats were perhaps a casual fan. But the team knows its bit rusty after a one-week lay-off, other starter is no slouch. dominant pitching performances "The last couple of games, we from sophomore Alex Lagesse in started to see Sam come out of her game one and sophomore Sam shell and pitch a little different," McGee in game two propelled the Schneider said. "I think you are Crusaders to a double-header sweep going to see her start to take off. She of IUPUI at the VU Softball Field. is having a great year." Lagesse (11-4) threw a complete The offense showed some life game in the 2-1 win, scattering in game two, manufacturing four six hits while racking up eight runs on a variety of wild pitches and strikeouts. IUPUI (10-30) scored its errors, but for VU to have success this lone run in the sixth inning, the first season, it comes down to pitching. time opponents have scored against "Our pitching coach does an Lagesse in 34.2 innings. amazing job with the staff," Lagesse The outing lowered Lagesse's said. "She taught us to be students of ERA to a miniscule 1.21, good for the game and thinking about what second best in the conference. pitches to throw in what counts." "It's all confidence," said head The Crusaders lost both games coach Randy Schneider. "When a of a doubleheader against Purdue kid starts feeling confident, they 5-3 and 9-0, respectively. Schneider just do a lot better." would not attribute the loss to Schneider added, "Over the playing a more prominent school. course of her time here, she has "I don't think we get all tied up learned how to be a pitcher. She about playing bigger schools. We has learned what works for her and are past the shock value," Schneider how to get it. There is no doubt said. "At some point when you are confidence continues to make her a learning how to win, you have to get better pitcher." past that value. You have to get to Lagesse credited the defense for the point where you are going to go her dominance. And though she out and play hard for seven innings, finally allowed a run, Lagesse wasn't and I think we have gotten to that sad to see the streak end. point." "Everything has to come to an The team resumes conference end," Lagesse said. "We are still play at UIC (9-28,2-5) this weekend. winning ball games, and I am still The three-game series kicks off with throwing pretty well so it wasn't too a doubleheader tomorrow with a upsetting." single game on Sunday. Brit Wagoner /The Torch To Schneider, Lagesse's streak Contact Ryan O'Gara at torch@ Crusader sophomore infielder Joylyn Ichiyama runs toward an IUPUI player during their April 13 match. The Crusaders won came as no surprise. valpo.edu. the match 2-1. THE SPORTS MAVEN Fun times in Cleveland hoops today

Is any team in the East equipped Granite Peak in Montana is to versus Wilt Chamberlain? most storied player of his time or King James to lead to stop the Cavs? Mount Everest. Before answering, I must say that any before him, but both Kobe and Boston, which would face the Maybe King James is 16,23s feet the lore of the Magic-Bird clash in LeBron have better ball skills than Cavaliers to league Cavs in the second round, is deep too tall an order for any team to stop the 1980s Lakers-Celtics rivalry has Jordan did. Both are better dribblers and their core of Kevin Garnett, Ray him from claiming the crown in mid- faded because the pretentious Celtics and more dynamic scorers than championship over Allen, Paul Pierce and Raj on Rondo June? forward no longer fits in the group Jordan was. is still strong. The Celtics would Hold on. Kobe Bryant's Lakers, picture of the 10 greatest players of Who will climb to the top in this Los Angeles Lakers have to be in championship form to which will meet the Cavs in the all time. Truly, Kobe versus LeBron series? beat the Cavs, but their window has NBA Finals, will be ready for the will trump any previous title clash. LeBron and the Cavs will take closed. greatest Finals This series will the throne, winning the series in Could Superman conquer King showdown ever. showcase the two seven games. Kobe will conduct a om LeBron and the Cavs FIRME James again this year? How big would greatest players very well-played series for his team, Torch Staff Writer Superman won't fly away with this Cavs-Lakers will take the throne, ever. making many plays to drive the anything this year. Even though series be? winning the series The greatest? Lakers. However, LeBron will tool How significant is it that the Bulls they're hot now, Dwight Howard This series Cut it out and the Lakers with a flurry of athletic managed to rally for the last playoff and the flying circus that is the will be such an (against the Lakers) tape it to the wall. plays. spot in the Eastern Conference? Orlando Magic cannot dismantle awe-inspiring in seven games. Please do it with The King's the ruler, so the ruler As nice as it might be that Cleveland twice in a row. affair that NBA scissors because rules? the Bulls overcame their lack What about the Hawks? Commissioner a knife would The King does rule because at of direction to squeeze into the With a strong, efficient offense David Stern will believe that people scratch your desk. this point in his career he is better playoffs, this accomplishment is that is fun to watch, Atlanta has have forgotten the name Tim But you said both Kobe and than Kobe. as much a statement as a chicken the best chance to beat the Cavs. Donaghy. LeBron are better than Jordan. flying across the room at a KFC However, the Cavs are simply too Would Kobe versus LeBron be a Right. The views expressed are those of processing plant, since Chicago will good defensively to fall prey to greater battle than Magic Johnson But isn't Jordan ... the writer and not necessarily those soon be ground into fast food by the Hawks. Besides, Joe Johnson and Larry Bird, Michael Jordan Untouchable? No. Jordan of The Torch. Contact Tom Firme at LeBron James and the Cavaliers. is to LeBron James as 12,800-foot versus Karl Malone or Bill Russell changed the game and was the [email protected]. dream deferred

4 classical culture 6 4 b8 B2 [happenings] The Torch | Friday, April 16, 2010 Friday, April 16 Baseball vs. Cleveland State, 3 p.m. @ Bauer Field

Kaffeestunde, 4 p.m. @ German House

Take Back the Night, 7 p.m. @ Community Room

Prayer service, 10 p.m. @ Gloria Christi Chapel

Saturday, April IJ | Memorial service for Pastor Darlene Grega, noon @ Chapel

Baseball vs. Cleveland State (doubleheader), noon & 3 p.m. @ Bauer Field

Men's and women's tennis vs. Wright State, 1 p.m. @ Valpo Tennis Complex

Union Board Mexican Fiesta, 5 p.m. @ Campus Cafe

Sunday, April 18 Worship service, 10 a.m. @ Chapel

Catholic Mass, 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. <_? St. Teresa's

Men's and women's tennis vs. Butler, 1 p.m. @ Valpo Tennis Complex

Baseball vs. Saint Francis, 1 p.m. @ Bauer Field

Faculty recital, 3 p.m. @ Duesenberg Recital Hall Brian Koch / The Torch Featuring Jennet Ingle, oboe A rider displays her equestrian skills at Tuesday's Lipizzaner Stallions show in the Athletics-Recreation Center, an event well-attended by members of the campus community. World Market dinner, 5 p.m. @ Harre Union Ballroom

Candlelight service, 10 p.m. @ Chapel Monday, April 19 Vitae Monologues, 5 p.m. @ Harre Union Ballroom

Humans vs. Zombies begins, 5 p.m. @ Entire campus outdoors Want to gain valuable job Student Senate meeting, 8 p.m. @ Neils 224

Tuesday, April 20 experience and make Baseball vs. IPFW, 3 p.m. @ Bauer Field

Men's tennis vs. Chicago State, 3 p.m. @ Valpo Tennis money while doing it? Complex Gospel choir concert, 7 p.m. @ Harre Union Ballroom C Write for Wednesday, April 21 Twelfth Night, 8 p.m. @ University Theater

Open mic night, 9:15 p.m. @ Harre Union Ballrooms B8.C 1 J_1J1_ JL vJ-Kv/rl

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doing to help people pursue Professional environmental justice, because a lot of times people don't have able Torch Staff Writer Writing seminar services available to help them deal with certain problems they're Now that the dust has settled after leads to works in facing," Kariger said. Microsoft's latest announcement One such woman who received unveiling the Kin One and Kin Two local magazine Ferraro's free services was a local phones, I am confused. citizen whose land was being Don't get me wrong, the Kin Zach Nelson flooded by development. One and Two look amazing and Torch Staff Writer "This caused a lot of damage to have some stunning features like a her land," Kariger said. "Kim and limitless online storage for photos Three Valparaiso University the rest of LEAF provided her with and videos and a great still/video students are taking their work litigation services free of charge." camera. What is shocking to me out of the classroom and into the Cornwell, a junior, wrote an is how Microsoft announces this community via publication of article on local band TriPolar, amazing Operating System last written works in local magazines. entitled, "Tripolar Redefines Rock." month with huge promise for Students Jessa Trapp, Melissa Cornwell came across the band at a developers, but the Kins don't offer Kariger and Samantha Cornwell, all cafe in the fall of 2008 where she any of that. part of assistant English professor was giving a poetry reading. The Kins don't allow for third Allison Schuette's Professional "It was their first gig - I really party applications, don't have a Writing seminar, recently received liked their sound and I have calendar, have very little storage publication offers for their work. been following them ever since," space (4-8 gigabyte) and have other "Professional writing is about Cornwell said. "I really wanted to limitations on them that leave writing in the world and in the do something about music because me scratching my head. Did the workplace," Schuette said. "I wanted Valpo has such a great music scene. makers of the Kin go to their own to give students an opportunity I figured that if people on campus conference last month? to be doing writing projects that were interested in them, there I think the market for such could potentially have an impact." would be people outside of campus devices is a pre-teen to early-20S The first semester focused on interested in hearing about them." kid who texts and doesn't game grant writing, and students wrote What all three students found very much. From what I can tell, the grants on behalf of non-profit surprising, however, is that social integration looks promising organizations who hoped to receive extensive experience - or even a enough to keep teens busy. them. The emphasis on the second degree in writing - is not required The trouble with that market semester was magazine writing, by many magazines for publishing is that the parents do most of the a study that began by connecting work. purchasing, so pricing will be key. If students with the managing editor Junior Samantha Cornwell talks about her piece, "Tripolar Redefines Rock," "The initial attitudes were really the phone costs $150 and has cheap of the local magazine, Shore. which was recently published in Shore Magazine. challenging - you don't think that unlimited texting, consider this Students wrote pitches you can be published, especially as product a great success. However, regarding topics they would write a student when you're still learning if Microsoft decides to up the price, about if given the opportunity and writing about whatever interested was planning on using the lethal the craft," Cornwell said. say farewell to the Kin. three were selected for publication them. Trapp's article, like Kariger's route to solve our woodpecker Trapp also expressed surprise Another questionable move within the magazine. and Cornwall's, problem," Trapp at the fact that she didn't need a Microsoft made was to use the "Initially, you understand earned a spot in said. "I have a degree hipster crowd to market it. The that your education is not just Shore's March I required a lot of bleeding heart "I didn't know that random Kin's promotional screenshots look happening in the classroom, that "Green Issue" for for animals, so people could just write articles and like your friends are all from a there are ways in which your its relevance to them, and they really I was trying to submit them to magazines and "Smallville" episode. writing can be meaningful to other sustainable living. stepped up to the find ways to have them published," Trapp said. If you love photos and videos, audiences," Schuette said "The "I really had no plate. keep him from "I'm actually being paid for the though, these phones may be for managing editor is not a professor original intention killing it and Back Home article; I didn't know it you. The Kin One has a 5MP camera lecturing from behind the desk, of publishing to make it go was so accessible to people." with flash and 4GB of memory, but someone who is out in the anything at all, but Allison Schuette away," All three students' work while the Kin Two has an 8MP workplace. (Students) get to see it actually worked Assistant professor of Kariger can be viewed online at www. camera with twice the storage. that person's everyday experience out really well," wrote "The visitshoremagazine.com. The Kin One has a slim style with English and no-nonsense approach." Trapp said. Advocate: Kim "I'm really proud of the students," a portrait layout similar to the Palm "It was really helpful to have Trapp Ferraro." The Schuette said. "I required a lot of Pre. The Kin Two has a landscape the opportunity to meet with the also wrote a second article, article focuses on Ferraro, a VU them, and they really stepped up to layout when using the keyboard editor beforehand," said Trapp, "Woodpeckers," which will be law graduate who is now employed the plate. I set the framework, but that seems easier on the thumbs. whose article about growing an printed in an upcoming issue of by the Legal Environmental they made it happen." Two other impressive features indoor herb garden appeared in Back Home magazine. Aid Foundation of Indiana Inc. are what Microsoft calls "Spot" and the March issue of Shore. "We actually had a woodpecker (LEAF). Contact Zach Nelson at torch@ "Loop." Spot is a little green dot at Students were given the choice of in our house at the time. My dad "It's about the work she's been valpo.edu. the bottom of the screen where you can drag anything using the touch screen. You can use Spot to share a BECKER'S someone put on the Matchbox Heritage Hall reconstruction sidewalks? I'm pretty sure that in link, picture, map or anything else. BANTER Twenty CD, "Yourself or Someone I'm glad VU is building Heritage my neighborhood when I was This seems well-executed. Like You." I love this CD. It's the Hall again, but for the last few growing up, it took a few days at Loop is a feature that aggregates first one I ever owned. Hearing it months, I have had a bit of an issue. most. all of your social updates onto your ade my I live on the third story of a house Here at VU, however, it seems home screen. I could see using this t track, right next to the law school, where that sidewalk reconstruction is at feature a lot, as I usually just want I can't the construction is happening. I least a month-long process. There to know what my friends are up to faun I fanities, have a window in my room that is the orange fence up for a couple with a quick glance. ick as I faces this building. weeks for no reason, and then If .anything, I'm most confused hi. ' My main question here is why randomly they actually start doing why Microsoft didn't include the I v music, they have to work. This Xbox Marketplace with the Kin. If es. have their has happened there's one thing I learned in high extremely Here at VU, however, it in front of school, it's that teens love games. library high-power Neils Science Microsoft has done an excellent gotten dome lights seems that sidewalk Center twice job with creating a solid game Havi going on 24 hours a reconstruction is at this year and library for the Xbox 360. Last into a th hrough day, shining least a month-long is currently month, they announced that the Double y way into my room. going on in new Operating System will have decided n great, Regardless of process. front of the Art gaming integration. Why they possible. the time of & Psychology couldn't integrate this into the Kin : library day, I look out building. is beyond me. n lately, my window and I am blinded. If Summary: Build sidewalks If I were in the market for a jiey are my bed were by the window, I'd quicker. cell phone, I might get a Kin Two y They probably have trouble sleeping at because what it does, it does well. ink the night. Tune in for a real banter (the However, the lack of an application e smell Summary: Reconstructing a last one?) next week. store is a huge bump in the road for : words historic site is great, but turn the both versions of the Kin. PeopL the lights off when no one is working. The views expressed are those of The views expressed are those of ._. 1 . Jonathon Becker / . the writer and not necessarily those the writer and not necessarily those iPod st viously Sidewalk construction of The Torch. Contact Jonathon of The Torch. Contact Jeff Lange at been rmounts of unappealing potato wedges are served along with tw» How long does it take to repave Becker at [email protected]. [email protected]. At ick. M [fast food] Friday, April 16, 2010 | The Torch DOUBLE DISAPPOINTMENT Monday, KFC describes the Double parodies involving the name of was going to order the Original minutes, they didn't have any of New KFC monster Down in their own commercials the sandwich, (examples include Recipe version with everything on these "sandwiches" pre-made, so as "bacon, two different kinds of "It's Goin Down" by Yung Joe, it, and I was going to get the grilled they had to make them "fresh" redefines excess, melted cheese, the Colonel's secret "Meet Me In the Club, It's Double version without "the Colonel's secret for us. Ten minutes later, we were sauce . . . pinched in between two Down" and Jay Sean's song, "Down" sauce," because I hate mayonnaise delivered two monstrosities along might kill all who pieces of Original Recipe chicken - "double double down down down and was 100 percent sure this with an entire box of potato wedges. fillets." They brag "so much 100-per­ down down.") contained it. They said they just gave us "the attempt to eat it cent premium chicken, we didn't The name is marketing genius. Unfortunately, the KFC rest of them" as they were going have room for a bun." Double Down is already a verb, so employee, who was actually rather to throw the potato wedges away Jonathon Becker I saw these commercials and I could say "I'm going to Double friendly, informed me that they had anyway. Fair enough. Torch Features Editor had two thoughts hit me at the Down after this. Are you in?" And turned off the "grilling machine" The Double Downs arrived same time. The first one was, "This people would know I was asking for the night and would be unable way too hot to eat. They must have When I am evaluating what to is disgusting." The second thought them to go get a KFC Double Down. to get my order. I instead opted for just come out of whatever cooking eat, there is one universal maxim was, "I have to try this as soon as It sounds cool to say. the Original Recipe version, still "machine" was used to make them. that I always try to keep in mind: possible." Finally, on Wednesday, I got a without the sauce. We both opted We waited for a few minutes, I took The less healthy it is, the more I I was amazed that something friend to go with me and at 9:40 for the combo meal with potato a few pictures and then finally I will enjoy it. This week, however, this glutinous could exist. I got p.m., we arrived at the KFC location wedges and a drink, as we didn't see attempted to take my first bite of I found the exception to this rule: hyped up about the product. I was on Calumet. an option for the item as a stand­ the sandwich. The KFCDouble Down. asking friends if they had tried it In order to assess the entire alone. Just released nationwide on yet. I was coming up with song Double Down spectrum, my friend As the KFC was closing in 20 See KFC, page B5

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the jazz music scene, love and Student interprets money, impoverished women or racial tension. Oakey choreo­ Langston Hughes's graphed seven dances to repre­ sent Hughes's poetry and themes poetry through in "Montage," a performance cul­ minating in death and sorrow. dance piece "The main idea conveyed in (the dance) is to overcome cer­ Kris Adamik tain difficult life situations. Life Torch A&E Editor isn't happy-go-lucky," said fresh­ man Shannon Riley, one of seven From the small Studio Theater students who danced in the pro­ stage at Valparaiso University duction. to a prestigious literary confer­ Oakey also chose to choreo­ ence in Missoula, Mont., a VU graph her piece to traditional student received the opportunity Harlem Renaissance music, in­ to share her work outside of the cluding arrangements from Billie classroom - and outside of the Holiday, Thelonious Monk, Mezz state. Mezzrow, Josh White and Louis Senior Lilia Oakey, a televi­ Armstrong. sion/radio broadcasting, creative With the bluesy folk music writing and as a back­ humanities drop, dancers major, pre­ One of the big things exuded the sented her deeply emo­ independent Langston Hughes tional themes study proj­ focuses on (in his present in ect, "Montage both Hughes's of a Dream poetry) is character, poetry and in Deferred: A which we show through the music of Dance Trans­ costumes and these the Harlem lation," to the Renaissance. public with contortions of angst. "A lot of two on-cam­ (our inter­ pus perfor­ Dane Callstrom pretation) is mances earlier Junior through the this week. She presentation also presented and facial ex­ Abby Gilchrist/ The Torch her piece yesterday at the Nation­ pressions and body contortions Renowned jazz group The Count Basie Orchestra concludes Valparaiso University's 25th annual Jazz Festival with a al Conference of Undergradu­ that symbolize angst," said junior rousing concert last weekend in Harre Union Ballroom. The 16-to-18 piece band has collaborated with such singing ate Research, which continues Dane Callstrom, another dancer legends as Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. through this weekend. in the production. "One of the Oakey s vision for the project big things Langston Hughes fo­ began with several brainstorm­ cuses on (in his poetry) is charac­ ing sessions with advisor Arvid ter, which we show through cos­ KFC, from page B4 generally bland and tasteless for Each bite was more disgusting than Sponberg, professor of English. tumes and these contortions of something so fatty. As I got into the the last. About halfway through the She knew that she wanted to fuse angst." I picked it up and then I had cheese and bacon, sandwich, I gave racially-themed literature with Through the themes in my first realization of how horrible however, I up. I just couldn't dance, and after sorting through Hughes' "Montage of a Dream this thing was going to be. I looked realized that Gradually, I lost do it any more. work by Flannery O'Connor and Deferred," Oakey crafted a story down at my plate to see not just a the sandwich The sandwich Emily Dickinson, Oakey chose about an impoverished prosti­ little grease, but an entire section wasn't tasting any all interest in the was simply Langston Hughes's collection of tute's struggle to rise above sub­ covered in grease, complete better. Rather, I sandwich. Each bite disgusting. My poetry "Montage of a Dream De­ jugation. Even after she resists with bubbles. I put the sandwich was feeling like was more disgusting friend managed ferred." the demands from her pimp and down so I could take more a worse human to finish his, The poems are organized allows herself to fall in love with pictures. being with every than the last. however. into five sections, each based on a man, she is ultimately left to Eventually, I took my first bite. bite I took. We left the a common theme of either de­ It was almost 100 percent chicken, Gradually, I KFC around ferred dreams, escapism through See Montage, page B7 and I found the chicken to be lost all interest in the sandwich 10:10, feeling dejected and generally disgusted with ourselves in particular and the state of our nation as a whole. As I got home, I contemplated a lot of things. My primary thought was, "I didn't know my stomach could feel like this." It wasn't a sick, about-to-vomit feeling. It wasn't a food poisoning feeling. It was a very particular feeling that I think I can pin-down to my body telling me it hated me. The KFC Double Down crossed a line I didn't know existed. Food too unhealthy to taste good is unexplored territory as far as I'm concerned. I can't really think of anything good to say about this horrible thing. The only possible light at the end of the tunnel is someone doing a Super Size Me-esque documentary called "Double Down Me." However, this person would probably die, so I guess I don't want a documentary like that at all. Look at the pictures, be grossed out, but for the love of all things good, don't do what I did. Do not actually go eat that monstrosity. The novelty is appealing, but the novelty put into real life is revolting.

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Tm going out tor a while "I miss the scarecrow." Friday, April 16, 2010 | The Torch [expressions] B7 MGMT Choral collaboration reforms Women's, mens Band switches up choirs charm with sound on second folk music, jazz release with standards 'Congratulations Eric Koestner Torch Staff Writer Katie Hennessey Torch Staff Writer The latest choral additions to Valparaiso University's extensive Catchy, up beat, fun, dance- music department entertained able and exciting, all of what with an informal concert this past MGMT used to be and no longer weekend. The men's and women's is. "Congratulations," MGMT's choirs welcomed spring with a second album, brings in a whole performance of popular glee club new sound. and American folk songs in the Fans of key songs such as lobby of the VU Center for the "Kids" and "Electric Feel" from Arts. their debut album, "Oracular Christopher Cock, profes­ Spectacular," have been handed sor of music and director of the a huge surprise with this new­ men's choir, said he and Maura est album. It is not only dif­ Janton Cock, adjunct instruc­ ferent, but it conflicts with tor in music and the director of Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch what many fans might think the women's choir, formed the MGMT are supposed to sound choirs this year. The groups con­ Members of the women's choir entertain an audience gathered last weekend in the VU Center for the Arts. like. sist entirely of student members The album starts off with and have occasionally performed The event featured some of the a more up-tempo beat, which together. small groups made up of the men's automatically gets listeners ex­ "We thought it would be fun to and women's choir members. The cited. just do a sort of light variety kind groups worked on the music for However, this quickly chang­ of show (for the concert)," Chris­ about six weeks, and the choirs met es with the emergence of new topher Cock twice a week vocals other than the standard said. "Some of for an hour to singers Andrew VanWyngarden the students did We wanted to ... prepare and re­ and Ben Goldwasser. This song a couple of their hearse for this is almost comparable to that of own original make it more of a performance. a Beach Boys tune. It is bouncy tunes." pops concert... with "This seemed and fun but in an older soft-rock The casual people sitting around like a really kind of way. event showcased good turn-out The best tracks are the slower an array of mu­ tables and eating (at the concert), paced songs, such as the fifth sic, from Ameri­ while enjoying some and I think if track on the album, "I Found a can folk tunes to lighter music and people respond Whistle." Even though this and Take Five hits positively, which other more subdued tracks are like "Our Love some jazz. it seemed like as fun as MGMT's older work, is Here to Stay" they did, we'll the songs are beautifully written and "The Joint is Maura Janton Cock continue to do and composed. Jumpih." In ad­ Adjunct instructor in music it next year," Jan­ VanWyngarden and Gold­ dition to singing ton Cock said. wasser decided to not release a separately, the The show single with this album because choirs also performed a few jazz highlighted the smaller choral they wanted to see what tracks standards together as combos to­ groups from within the VU mu­ the fans would attach themselves ward the end of the show. Some of sic department, and the singers to. the students also performed original pleased the crowd with an assort­ Not only is it lyrically dif­ compositions. ment of music that families could ferent, but the instrumentals "We wanted to do something a enjoy. in general are completely un­ little lighter and get the audience The men's and women's choirs like their first album. "Lady a little more involved," Maura Jan­ will join the VU Symphony Or­ Dada's Nightmare" is entirely ton Cock said, "and make it more chestra and the VU Chorale for a instrumental. Throughout the of a pops concert sort of con­ concert May 2 in the Chapel of the whole song, there is a weird cept with people sitting around Resurrection. and almost eerie tone to it - al­ tables and eating while enjoy­ most as if what is being listened ing some lighter music and some Contact Eric Koestner at torch@ Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch to is a completely different jazz." valpo.edu. Junior Laurie Kenyon sings with the women's choir in the VU Center for the Arts. band. Fans of the old MGMT may be disappointed. There are a Montage, from page B5 tunity to present her piece to few significant tracks that any­ other undergraduate research one, even fans, should listen grieve for her love after he is students from across the United to. However, fans should drop murdered. States. the CD now if they are ex­ Freshman Christine Albain While not all of the dancers pecting something obviously took on the role of the prostitute, that performed in the "Montage" comparable to the group's first with Callstrom as her love inter­ this past week attended NCUR, album. est. Matthew Oakey and LaRue, a ju- 1 Callstrom of­ The views expressed are nior, played The main idea conveyed fered an over­ those of the writer and not nec­ the pimp, in (the dance) is to view of the essarily those . of The Torch. and freshman project with Contact Katie Hennessey at Amelia Vivens overcome certain dance excerpts [email protected]. portrayed the difficult life situations. and a discus­ love interest's Life isn't happy-go-lucky. sion of Oakey's grandmother. research Junior Aman­ Shannon Riley process. da Kysely and NCUR of­ Riley acted as Freshman fers the chance prostitutes, to receive feed­ and freshman Micah Harder back from fellow students in a sim­ and sophomore Jerome Dy­ ilar field of study - interdisciplin­ son contributed additional male ary arts, in Oakey's case. Eighteen roles. other students from VU traveled to Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch After submitting an abstract Montana earlier this week for .the From left, junior Amanda Kysely, freshman Christine Albain, freshman Amelia Vi­ about her "Montage" to NCUR conference. vens, freshman Shannon Riley and junior Matthew LaRue dance in senior Lilia in February, Oakey learned of Contact Kris Adamik at torch® Oakey's interpretation of "Montage of a Dream Deferred." her acceptance and the oppor- valpo.edu. Photo Provided The Torch | Friday, April 16, 2010 B8

'A library is a repository of medicine for the mind." a&e - Greek proverb Faculty inspire with own art The artists and their works in­ Photos, interactive cluded many of VU's distinguished art faculty. Robert Sirko, associate work among pieces professor of art, was inspired by his awe of nature and insects and used featured in exhibit his knowledge of graphic design to create five distinct pieces. Kevin in Brauer Museum Firme, adjunct assistant profes­ sor of art, captured his interest in Amelia Boggess plant life with three pastels and four Torch Staff Writer sculptures. Sarah Jantzi, assistant professor The faculty at Valparaiso Uni­ of art, created her 10-piece oil on versity stepped out from behind canvas portraits with the exhibit the teaching podium to present specifically in mind. Michele Cora- their work as artists and as peers zzo, adjunct assistant professor of this week in the new exhibit at the art, displayed two sculptures as well Brauer Museum of Art, showing as four oil stick-on mat paintings, off their skills as artists and giving created from the scanned and en­ students something to relate to and larged rings of onions. aspire toward. Aimee Tomasek, assistant pro­ "The work on display is all from fessor of art and resident photog­ . . . faculty members that teach stu­ raphy professor, narrowed down dio classes on campus, and then more than 3,000 photographs of on their own time in their own her 16-year New Orleans project studios they also produce work . . . into a 10-photo display. Hertzlieb, (Students) can kind of get the idea developed a new character of his, for where your instructors, your the Amish man, into a three-piece professors, are coming from," said set of drawings. Gregg Hertzlieb, the director of the Elizabeth Wuerffel, adjunct as­ Brauer Museum. "I am absolutely sistant professor of art, driven by fascinated every year, or each exhi­ the idea that a piece of work is never bition, because I see the styles that finished, embodied the art in an in­ change and evolve over time ... and teractive display in which the guests in general find it to be a delight and were invited to become an author in inspiration." the work itself and cut the hair of The VU Art Faculty Exhibit the mannequins provided, or the opened its doors in the Brauer Mu­ hair of the artist herself. The wig seum Tuesday night with a special heads shall remain in the exhibit reception by the artists themselves for the duration, but anyone wish­ who presented more than 40 works ing to see Wuerffel herself become of art. Each of the exhibit's seven the subject of her art will have to at­ artists gave a detailed introduction tend one of the upcoming opening to his or her pieces - inspirations receptions. ranged from insects to sliced onions The exhibit itself will remain on and even the need for a haircut. display until from now until May Not limited to one mode, the art­ 9. Opening receptions will be held ists covered a wide variety of differ­ April 21, 23 and 28 and May 5 from ent mediums. Sculptures, paintings, 6 p.m. to 7. drawings, graphic design, photog­ Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch raphy and the realm of interactive Contact Amelia Boggess at torch@ Michele Corazzo, adjunct assistant professor of art, presents her artwork based on scanned and enlarged images of the art were all on display. valpo.edu. rings of onions at the reception for the Faculty Art Exhibit in the Brauer Museum of Art. Poet, translator infuses poetry with Greek mythology

wicz, a lecturer in foreign lan­ guages and literatures, English and of Things," Lucretius's poetic ex­ as easily in the constraints of a vil- Three university guages and literatures, started Christ College to sponsor her visit. ploration of Epicurean philoso­ lanelle as it does in more modern, looking for "people doing exciting "She's such a great poet," phy. Stallings talked about her playful forms. departments come things with classics," and found Taraskiewicz said, "but she decision to translate Lucretius's She read a "fib" (a form based an article in Forbes Magazine can also really appeal to unserious dactylic hexameter on the Fibonacci sequence) on together to sponsor about poet and translator A.E. everyone." (heroic hexameter) into rhyming the subject of fibbing and a poem Stallings. Stallingss visit in Valparaiso couplets. in the form of a multiple choice Stallingss visit Stallings was living in Athens, ended up being a tripartite event She also discussed the content of quiz about Persephone's capture by the classicist's ideal milieu, but had this past week: First, an informal the poem, Epicureanism and how Hades. Becky Christopher planned to visit the Midwest in Mediterranean dinner with the she found herself persuaded by Lu­ Stallings likes to think about Torch Staff Writer 2010. Taraskiewicz contacted Stall­ poet in the Harre Union, then a cretius as she translated his work. mythological figures in a timeless ings and rallied Valparaiso Univer­ lecture, "Honey for the Physic: Epicureanism is way - with mod- Two years ago, Angela Taraskie- sity's departments of foreign lan- Englishing Lucretius," and a poetry often inappro­ ern descriptors reading the next day. priately conflat­ She's such a great and doing mun­ The general impression among ed with hedo­ poet, but she can dane things. This the uninitiated is that the Greco- nism, but it is demonstrates her Roman hyphenate breaks down predicated in the also really appeal to capacity to relate into the artistic and the practical, more practical everyone. with the timeless that it was Greece who, as Horace ideas of pleasure and mythologi­ wrote, "conquered her wild con­ through modera­ Angela Taraskiewicz cal. queror and brought the arts to rustic tion and the re- "Maybe I'm Lecturer in foreign languages Italy." ducibility of the doing everyday But Stallings, who lives in Ath­ universe. and literatures things when I'm ens, does not prefer the conqueror She also dis­ thinking about or the conquered. cussed the perennial struggle to them," she said. "The great thing about being translate not only words, but feeling Stallingss poetry is clever and a classicist is that you don't have and readability, from one language learned, simultaneously grave and to choose," she said. "I am really - specifically Latin, a language unserious. Her delivery is sly and more of a Latinist and I'm more rooted persistently in the physical subtle, never setting up a punch influenced by Latin poets," and de­ world - to English, a language with line but touching the humor very scribes her nonprofessional occu­ greater tolerance for expressing the lightly. pation as a docta puella, the Latin ephemeral. The audience is silent for a beat, term for a "learned girl." Her own poetry is frequently thinking, then the words sink in Stallings talked in "English­ classical in subject; recurring char­ and people smile. Abby Gilchrist / The Torch ing Lucretius" about her recent acters are Persephone, Hades and Poet and translator A.E. Stallings reads her poetry to an audience of students and translation of the Latin poem De the Minotaur. Her work has been Contact Becky Christopher at professors Tuesday evening in the Duesenberg Recital Hall. rerum naturum, "On the Nature classified as new formalist; it fits torch@valpo. edu.