September 4, 2009 Volume 97, No. 2 The Voice of Taylor University since 1913 LIFE&TIMES Taylor hits streets in Plunge Students give back to community in Choose your own greeting “How do you act when you’re various ways reunited with people? Everyone has different methods to their By Yvette Rattray madness.” Co-Editor-in-Chief WORLD Reporting by Hannah Ehrsam Staff Writer

Student volunteers reached out to Upland in Taylor Uni- versity’s Community Plunge on Thursday, Aug. 3. The students served in various venues such as Crazy Election Summer the Upland Volunteer Fire De- “With the explosiveness of this partment, University Nursing Josh Miller election, opposition was ex- Taylor students and staff wash a fire truck as part of the annual Community Plunge on Thursday. pected for any result.” Center and Upland Elementary School as they visited, cleaned, Although all freshmen are re- sity Nursing Center. The nursing for a few months. When we come the Fire Department, Howard OPINIONS painted and repaired around the quired to serve in Community home’s activities director, Rhea here, we’re part of Upland. A lot expressed his appreciation to community. Plunge, some upperclassmen Smart, explained that with- of times we focus on the broader students for their work at the “Whether it be baking noodles have chosen to continually serve out the volunteers’ service, the global issues, but it’s important fire department and in the rest or painting fences, we serve our after their first year. windows would probably not to not forget about our imme- of the community. community in a tangible way,” Sophomore Ben Wright served get washed. When the students diate surroundings first, which “A big ‘thank you’ to all of the said Katie Westrate, co-director at the Lions Club Park in Up- finished their jobs, a new group takes the form of campus, but helpers,” Howard said. “Having for Community Outreach. land. He helped prepare for the of volunteers was scheduled to also the form of Upland, and Gas the extra hands is a big relief.” Westrate defined Community community’s Labor Day parade. visit with the residents. Smart City and Marion. We can’t forget Community Plunge, although Chick-dis-may Plunge as an opportunity for He moved cinder blocks, swept said that she could not be hap- about the things here.” it is mainly a one-day event, will “... my poverty in the kingdom of cobwebs, assisted in landscap- pier to have the help of local stu- While Wright served at the continue over the weekend. Stu- righteousness far exceeds my Taylor University to demon- poverty in this world.” strate an understanding of being ing and set up picnic tables, a dents. Smart, along with other park and Francis served at the dents are encouraged to get in- “a community that extends be- stage and a flag. staff members and residents, nursing home, a group of stu- volved. yond residential halls and class- Sophomore Armila Francis expressed her gratitude to Tay- dents washed and waxed the “We hope this is not a one-time IN BRIEF rooms.” was another upperclassman lor students. fire trucks for the Upland Labor event for students, but rather This opportunity has not only serving in Community Plunge. “I think everybody should do Day Parade. Firefighter Mike the first of many acts demon- Intramural football benefited the community in the Francis and seven other volun- [Community Plunge],” Wright Howard was ecstatic to have the strating the love of Christ to our Intramural flag football begins past, but has also been a positive teers spent Thursday morning said. “We’re not just kids from help of local students. As Labor fellow community members,” Tuesday, Sept. 8. Registration experience for students. washing windows at the Univer- all over the place that come here Day weekend is the busiest for Westrate said. forms are available in the KSAC and at the front desk of each residence hall. Forms should be turned into the KSAC front desk by Sept. 6 at 11 p.m. Boys Books raid students’ wallets games will be on Mondays and Students then average out the costs, so Wednesdays, and girls games we do online shopping as well,” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. search Voss said. “We’re working on Games will be scheduled for 4, bookstore and competitively pricing books, 4:45 and 5:30 p.m. online for best and we have a lot of help from the faculty as far as what book to deals choose. The more time we have By Stephen Groves to research the textbook, the Soccer team trip Co-News Editor more we can research the book to South Africa prices and find a good price. It’s The women’s soccer team is $246.82. That’s the amount of a team effort with faculty to find planning to go to South Africa money senior Kent Ives saved by lower prices.” next summer to do missions buying most of his books online. The bookstore is also do- work including soccer camps A trip to the bookstore and the ing a pilot program for renting for children. They are asking for painful ring of the cash register books, offering a rental program prayer from the Taylor commu- has been a traditional rite of pas- for Foundations of Christian nity for this trip. If students or sage for college students. How- Thought, Chemistry for Living faculty are interested in help- ever, with sites like Half.com, Freshman MinYoung You and Kevin Baker shop for textbooks on Tuesday. Timmy Huynh and Educational Psychology. ing them financially, talk to any Amazon.com and DealOz.com “You pay half the price and ba- Many students use the book- ping. “There’s a book I bought he said. “We will usually be pret- member of the women’s soccer offering competition for lower sically turn the books back in at store’s online reservation sys- used online and I was able to sell ty close. We try to predict how team about purchasing a Taylor book prices, many are scouring the end of the semester. If you tem to get the best deal. “I use it back to the bookstore for more many students will need and buy button or making a donation. the Internet for the best deal. don’t bring books in at the end their online reservation system than I bought it for,” said sopho- books.” Students frequently buy their of the semester, you pay the full to find out what books I need for more Tyler Sahly. The bookstore is aware that books from several different price,” Voss said. my classes, and then I compare Campus store manager Mat- students are searching for the sources. Senior Gina Dammey- According to Voss, the book- those prices to the books I find thew Voss said the bookstore is best deal and is taking steps to er, for example, spent $70 at the WEEKENDWEATHER online,” Ives said. working to be relevant to stu- make books affordable. bookstore, $50 online and $20 TODAY Some students have even dents. “Some people overplay “If the cheapest place is used See BOOKS, page 2 on books from another student. 82/ 53 made a profit off of online shop- the generosity of online deals,” books, we buy them there and Creatively cutting tuition costs SUNNY Private vate school in America, tuition Private, nonprofit colleges and Sutherland breaks the Tay- with the little chipmunks that costs are continually increasing, universities all over the country lor budget down into four main pop up out of the holes,” he said. SATURDAY colleges see the National Association of In- are taking their own measures to categories: financial aid, wages, “You hit those three and all of a 83/55 smallest price dependent Colleges and Univer- see that their institutions stay af- building, and everything that sudden three more pop up.” rise in over 30 sities (NAICU) reports that this fordable and keep their students does not fall into the first three For students whose education year’s increase was actually the coming back. What measures is categories. If a school wants to is becoming too expensive to af- years lowest it has been in 37 years. Taylor University taking to keep cut costs, it has to look in sev- ford, they have several options. By Erin Pabody According to the NAICU, their education affordable? eral different areas of its budget Instead of just doing things to PARTLY CLOUDY Co-News Editor though the average private col- “It’s a really complicated se- to see where changes are af- cut the cost of an individual year, SUNDAY lege tuition increase rate over ries of questions to say ‘what do fordable. Sutherland said that they can make changes that will the past 10 years is six percent, you do to keep price low,” said changing a couple things may 79/58 With the recent downturn of affect the rest of their college ca- the American economy, families tuition this year increased by 4.3 Taylor’s Vice President for Fi- solve a couple problems, but reers. Systematic changes can be are having to work harder than percent, the smallest rise since nance, Ron Sutherland. “Much may also create completely dif- implemented. Students do have ever to pay for their children’s the 1972-73 school year. Taylor’s of it depends on the strategy and ferent problems in other areas. the option of turning their four- college educations. While Tay- tuition rose even less than the the things we are trying to ac- “At times it feels like you’re lor’s, along with every other pri- national average, 3.9 percent. complish.” playing that game at the fair PARTLY CLOUDY See TUITION, page 2 September 4, 2009 Page 2 TSO making changes for new year By Hannah Warstler Director of Student Programs Staff Writer councils and one executive cabinet. of spring semester. The Senate also Steve Austin Taylor Student Organization (TSO) Councils include the Student Activities grapples with what “Sabbath” should Student Programs Assistant has a new focus for the 2009-2010 Council, the Integration of Faith and look like on a Christian campus, and David Downey school year that it hopes to impart to the Culture, and the Multi-Ethnic Student they even serve as an appeals court for Student Programs Secretary entire campus: global engagement as a Association. These councils plan parking tickets. Christie Garrett daily-practiced reality around campus. campus activities throughout the year, The executive cabinet brings together The words “global engagement” are from Airband to the National Student all the council presidents and the nothing new to returning students, Leadership Conference. student body president and vice but this year, the emphasis is different. One cabinet, the Global Engagement president. A great deal of responsibility Not only will TSO be focusing on the cabinet, has been expanded from one to lies on both the student body president Media & wide spectrum of global engagement, three members. This expansion of staff and the vice president. They meet with Marketing but they will also be focusing on the will help the cabinet promote the values council presidents during executive Jaclyn Fehlhaber Integration of Inter-Class individual impact. of cultural appreciation and open- cabinet meetings and on an individual Faith & Culture Council (ICC) “Our biggest challenge as a university mindedness through various programs basis. (IFC) Laura Bobbett Britani Nestel is not engagement on a global or on campus. “[It’s about] making people As student body president, Bolte acts as neighborhood level,” Student Body think about what they believe – in delegate between TSO, administration, Vice President Jess Samples said, “but, a respectful manner,” Student Body and other campus organizations global engagement internally.” President Jordan Bolte said. like Taylor World Outreach (TWO). Global Steve Austin, director of Student TSO also aims to spend more time Bolte is passionate about engaging all Finance Executive Cabinet Engagement James Beange Rhona Murungi & Programs, adds that “Global working side-by-side with Taylor World Taylor students in the community and Student Body President Caleb Barrows engagement is an attitude. It’s just as Outreach (TWO) in order to unify Christian fellowship, and has shared Jordan Bolte important as mission trips. You can go leadership and to develop stronger dreams for Taylor that the executive Vice President to Ethiopia, but still programs with a cabinet has wholeheartedly embraced. Jess Samples think horribly about global focus. TWO, “It’s been cool to see my views get the person living “Global engagement is one of the many long- broadened by others in the cabinet,” Senate Student Activities Chairperson Council (SAC) down the hall.” It’s standing councils at Bolte said. “It’s not just my ship, but Maria Tsuleff Laura Bobbett also not all about more of an attitude...You Taylor, is especially it’s everyone linking arms to see these the programs. This known for its “global things [be] done.” year, TSO is leaving can go to Ethiopia but engagement.” TWO is The position of vice president is a new Multi-Ethnic Leadership Student Assoc. Development Monday nights free. responsible for many one to TSO, and Jess Samples savors (MESA) Melesa McEwan They recognize that still think horribly about local, national and her chance to support both Bolte and Mark Alhajj although programs even international the executive council members. One of can encourage the person living programs that are the primary roles of vice president is to c o m m u n i t y specifically designed aid council presidents with achieving and spiritual to help Taylor students cabinet and personal visions through down the hall.” Director of development, many actively engage with goal setting and reflection. Leadership Development Director of personal growth -Steve Austin, director of their world on every “One thing that I love about TSO Cathy Weatherspoon opportunities arise level. is that it is a teaching and learning American Ethnic spontaneously. Student Programs While TSO as a office,” Samples said, noting that she Student Programs “This is to help whole strives to serve enjoys being able to work with leaders Melissa Chambless students have more and represent the on discovering their gifts, exercising space to invest in the places they live, to entire student body, the Student Senate their strengths and recognizing their develop relationships organically, and takes this as its primary responsibility. weaknesses. “My goal is to invest in to allow space to reflect,” Austin said. The Student Senate plays a key role these people all year.” “We’re working to reduce quantity and on campus, acting as representatives of As the single largest programming MESA Clubs Taylor Student improve quality of programming.” students from each resident hall or off- entity on campus, TSO may seem Asian Awareness Association (AAA) Black Student Association (BSA) Organization The programs focusing on global campus housing facility. like a daunting bureaucracy. Behind Latino Student Union (LSU) engagement as an integrated lifestyle “They’re who you should talk to if you all the acronyms, however, are 100 Taylor Overflow Gospel Choir (TSO) International Student Society (ISS) are a common goal for the many have a problem,” Bolte said. “It’s sweet. student leaders committed to providing MuKappa Map TSO cabinets. TSO has already made It’s a group of elected people working to programs to help the students of changes to implement this goal through get what you want.” Taylor become more globally minded its various councils and cabinets. Last year, the Senate ensured throughout this year. TSO consists of nine different extended library hours at the end

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year plans into three- or three- Tuition Rates (no Room & Board, other fees) -store does not make the majority of ally make the decision of which textbook and-a-half year plans. Sutherland its profit from books, but rather from they buy. Rather, faculty decides what 25,000 other merchandise, such as Taylor ap- students need to purchase. Also, pub- said higher education is wrestling 25,263 with figuring out how to make that 24,314 parel. “We don’t like to make money off lishers create new editions and bundle of items that people are required to buy. books with CD-ROMs or Web sites to option possible for students. 23,030 We want to make sure everyone is ready keep information up-to-date. “That’s difficult at a place like 21,800 Taylor to have that conversation,” 20,000 for their classes and best prepared for it. Junior Matt Taylor felt buying books We want to serve the campus,” he said. from the bookstore helped him be best Sutherland said. “Because it’s 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 not just about buying academics “The bookstore is owned by Taylor. Any prepared for his classes. “I bought all profit that is made goes toward lower tu- my books from the bookstore, because here.” how to change it so that more stu- matters, and there are many op- ition and into Taylor University.” with science classes I want all the newest Another important aspect of dents want to participate in it,” tions available for dealing with af- According to the Campaign To Re- editions,” he said. “I looked online and I cost is individual programs. Ad- Sutherland said. “If we can attract fordability issues. duce College Textbook Costs, the price couldn’t find better prices. It’s just con- ministration has to decide whether more students, by filling in majors “It’s not always about cutting of textbooks is rising due to the power venient. A lot of my classes have home- or not to keep programs that either that may not be as full, that’s the costs,” Sutherland said. “There are publishers hold over the market. One of work assigned on the first day, so if I or- cost a lot or are lacking in student best of both worlds because we immediate things you can do, there the largest reasons for this is a lack of der online, I risk not having the books involvement. One way to handle don’t have to deal with reducing are long term things you can do, competition in the textbook publishing and missing the first two homework as- situations like these is to cut the costs as much as attracting more but it’s also, how do you use your market. According to MakeTextbook- signments.” program completely. Sutherland students to help take care of it.” dollars to generate more students sAffordable.org, the number of major For now, the beginning of each se- suggests another way to look at it. Organizing the details that go at the same time to help cover publishers has been consolidated from mester will be a balancing act of being “We’ve been trying to figure out, into a university budget can leave those costs with more students.” several dozen to just five in the last de- prepared for class and keeping money in instead of how to cut a program, space for creativity. Every detail cade. Another factor is that the actual students’ wallets. consumers – students – do not actu-

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Taylor in Turkey: J-term with biblical footsteps

By Laura Vela lation for 10 days to provide background World News Editor information. The trip itself will take place from Jan. Biblical Studies Profesor Ed Meadors 15 to Jan. 27, 2010 as the students take will be teaching and leading a trip to Tur- nearly two weeks to visit locations men- key this J-Term for his “Selected Top- tioned in Acts, 2 Timothy, 2 Corinthians, ics,” BIB 370 class. Forty students will Colossians and Revelation. To enhance be given the opportunity to follow in the what the group will learn, they will be footsteps of John and Paul in locations given tours by Meltem Ciftci, a Turkish such as Istanbul, Colossae, Ephesus, and citizen who is fluent in both English and the seven churches of the Revelation. Turkish. “[Ciftci] offers a unique blend “The study of Revelation is enhanced of expertise in contemporary Turkish by travel to Turkey because the events culture, Islamic studies, Christian his- of Revelation frequently tie into the tory, and biblical studies,” Meadors said. first-century context of Roman emperor She also comes with many high recom- worship, which thrived in what was then mendations from highly respected New called Asia Minor. The seven letters of Testament scholars such as Mark Wil- Revelation 2-3 were written to seven cit- son and Ben Witherinton III. ies, which are in modern day Turkey,” The course and trip cost is $2,850 Meadors said. which includes airfare, hotels, two meals Before the students travel through a day, and all tour costs. Turkey, they will study the book of Reve- This course allows the students to go from classroom to reality, take the con- cepts they have studied, and place them in a tangible setting. “Place after place, Ed Meadors you will see in real life what you are read- Biblical Studies Professor Ed Meadors in Troas, Pergamum. ing about and seeing pictures of in your college text books,” Meadors said. “Just For more information 351 W. Washington St. about every discipline has a landmark in Shortsleeve's on this course, e-mail Upland, IN Turkey – history, literature, philosophy, Dr. Meadors. Students Upland 765-998-2145 are encouraged to fill biblical studies, archaeology, architec- Automotive (beside the north water tower) ture, art, international studies, world out an application and return it to Kari Man- religions and church history are notable ganello in the biblical members of the remarkably rich Turkish studies office. There $5 off oil, lube and heritage.” will be a formal meet- ing in two weeks for filter when you those applying. present this ad.

Suspended from Commonwealth sibility for this attack in Laghman Prov- Fiji- The Commonwealth to which Fiji ince, east of Kabul. belonged was a voluntary group of 53 countries (spanning six continents). For US Officials arrest Belgian man on the third time, Fiji has been suspended smuggling charges from meeting with the rest of the Com- U.S.- Jacques Monsieur was arrested monwealth until they return to a system Aug. 28 for allegedly trying to smuggle of democracy. It was as a result of the fighter jet engines into Iran. His court fourth military coup in 19 years. date was set for Sept. 2. His full charge consists of conspiracy, money launder- Hurricane Jimena ing, six counts of violating the arms con- Mexico- Jimena was classified a Cat- trol act, and smuggling. egory 4 hurricane but landed Sept. 2 as only a Category 1 storm. Many residents Ethnic troubles in China in Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula re- China- Thousands gathered in Beijing to fused to evacuate, but more than 6,000 protest Uighurs (Turkic-speaking Mus- were moved. There were no reported lims). There are claims from Beijing that deaths or injuries. the Uighur militants have been violently pushing for an independent state. How- 129 arrested to stop purge of former ever, China is accused of exaggerating rule the threat posed. Chile- A judge issued arrest warrants for 129 former Chilean soldiers and agents Election causes unrest in Gabon, Af- who supposedly helped a secret police rica agency responsible for 3,197 deaths Gabon- Hours after last weekend’s elec- during the rule of Gen. Augusto Pinochet tion results, a French consulate in Port- (1973 to 1990). Gentil was set on fire. The winner was Ali Ben Bongo, whose father ruled for four Suicide bombing kills Afghanistan’s decades. Paris advised its 10,000 citi- deputy chief of intelligence zens that are currently in Gabon to stay Afghanistan- Abdullah Laghmani, the inside to avoid violence sparked by ru- second-ranking intelligence official in Af- mors that the former colonial power had ghanistan, and at least 23 others were conspired to fix the result. killed in a suicide bomber attack on a mosque. The Taliban claimed respon-

WORLD September 4, 2009 LIFE & TIMES It’s Good to be Back From hoe downs to football games, we were there to capture your first week back at your home away from home.

I’ve been everywhere Reasking the most cliche question ever, just for your pleasure

“I worked at an ESL (English as a Second Lan- guage) camp in Pennsylvania. I was an assistant for a kindergarten teacher.” Katy Kanas, freshman

A group of freshmen celebrate their victory at the O-group competition on the lawn. “I played for my youth worship band in Miami, Florida I played the guitar and sang.” Mario Gonzalez, sophomore

“For the first half of the summer I took two span- ish classes at UCONN and for the second half of the summer I sold booze at M&R Liquors in Con- necticut.” Kevin Coté, senior

“For two weeks this summer, I went all over Israel with a group of Christian young adults. We mainly had a biblical tour, and we did two days of volun- teer work at the largest daycare in Jerusalem.” Sarah Shafer, freshman

“I did a lot of things. I worked a small software company called Opin Systems, I went camping with friends in Minnesota, and I drove from Reno, Nevada to Lake Tahoe in California.” Ryan Gates, senior A group of students enjoy their treats and conversation at the Ice Cream Social. “I did research at Ohio State University in the mo- lecular genetics department.” Caitlin Knowlton, senior

“My brother got married this summer, and I in- terned as a photographer in Nashville, Tennes- see.” Katie Haller, sophomore

“I worked and recorded an with my band.” Luke Merwin, junior

Want to be the first girl on your wing to go on a pick-a- date? Freshman male seeks available female for a pick-a-date Saturday morning. If you’re inter- Upperclassmen pray for the freshmen at the All-Campus Communion. Sophomores Holly Murphy and Jimmy Black dive for the oyster at the hoe down. ested in looking your best for pancakes and rummage sales at 7 a.m., e-mail us at [email protected], and we’ll hook you up.

“Stuff we do, that you can too!”

After an exciting victory and explo- Members of the football team celebrate their first win of the season. Freshmen play the impossibly hard hula hoop game. sions in the sky, we joined the masses as they headed toward the Sammy statues. Tables stacked with buck- ets upon buckets of ice cream stood around the fountain. After mingling with our peers for a short time, we ven- tured over to snatch a bowl of cookie dough to share. We then spotted our best mate, Sammy, standing all alone with the look of hunger in his eyes. Not wanting our favorite prince of Africa to go hungry, we split our bowl three ways. We asked him to dance to the booming music with us, but his moves were a little stiff.

Next stop: Culver’s Restaurant 2307 S. Western Ave. Marion, IN 46953

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greetings. Hi, Adrienne and Alissa here. We’re your new co-editors for the Life & Times section, and with new editors come new hopes and dreams. We’re hoping to make this section about TU student life as much as possible; therefore, as interactive as possible. We want to give you relevant, interesting stories that you want to hear, and to do this, we need to know what that is. Anything you think campus should know, tell us, and we’ll write about it. If you’re going to hunt for the Abominable Snowman over Christmas break, we want to know. If The Haak is having a Halloween party, we’ll invite the campus. If your wing has a tradition, we’ll do a story on it. If you and your roommate have kept your belly button lint in a bag for two years, we’ll let the rest of campus know. With our new weeklies (A&A: The Adventures of Adrienne and Alissa; to Flock or to Flee?; Yo, Adrienne!; and Missed Connec- tions), our goal is to connect you to each other and your community on and off Taylor’s campus. So, hey, we’re here for you, and you can always find us in the middle. [email protected]

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Huzzah! d- You turn to your right and see a dedicated Scenario 3. It’s the first open house of the Scenario 1. You’re unloading your vehicle, and freshman’s father carrying a mini fridge. He is put year and you’ve been waiting to see some of while you attempt to move an awkward assort- off by your sudden interest in the mating habits of your old friends. You pass door after door, looking ment of coat hangers and garments, a fellow class- butterflies. for familiar faces. You enter your friend’s room, mate and resident of your hall spots you. You’ve finding not your friend but their roommate, who never talked about anything other than your Scenario 2.Upon entering the DC, you see from you’re pretty confident doesn’t remember your classes and DC food with said student and aren’t the corner of your eyes the most beautiful person name. Your head is already in the door ... b- You immediately have a brain aneurysm and quite as excited to see them as they are you. They on campus. You’ve had a thing for them since O- die hours later in the hospital. approach … group and would be lying if you said you never Do you: c- Several hours later, students from a few doors stalked them on Facebook. You and said hottie a. Utter “help,” and slowly slink out of the room. down come asking if anyone has seen their collec- Do you: make eye contact and he or she begins to walk b. Pull the Gruendyke. Call them bud, dude, Kemo tion of pet hermit crabs. You are treated for minor a. Smile politely and nod in their direction, hoping your way … Sabe, pal, partner, heifer, slugger, friend, ginger- lacerations. they’ll catch the drift that your arms are full and snap, sugar snap, snappy, Scrappy, Big Red, doc- d- Their face shows slight recognition and you leave you alone. Do you: tor, chief, chef, chap, chimney sweep, Ed, gravy have a surface-level conversation about pottery or b. Pretend you didn’t see them and hope they were a. Make a beeline for the bathroom. They can’t fol- boat, cardiologist, Jet, BFG, Crown Royal, Fresh Apple’s latest million-dollar gadget for a few min- waving frantically at someone else. low you in there. Haha! Prince, Caramel Cream, filament, lightning bug, utes until your real friend shows. c. Find a place to set down your garments and grit b. Smile and go for the high-five. Always a safe op- Monte Cristo, Billie Jean, Jillie Bean, General your teeth through what you know will be an awk- tion. Stonewall Jackson, Cornelius Fudge, showcase, Depending on the choices you made during the ward dancing side-hug mixed with strange invol- c. Go for the gold. Pucker up like a nightmarish Kelly Robinson, or bro – the choices are endless reading of this fabulously written article, you untary noises. carp and hope they’re read for the best kiss of (We love you, Randy). probably are either: d. Immediately enter into conversation with the their life. c. Scream, “What in the blue blazes are you do- a. Really awkward. Talk to senior Dan Swartz to nearest person to you, hoping creeper classmate d. Employ the “camper” side hug. Please ensure ing here?!” and run up and down the halls, flailing curb your lack of social awareness. Or just rub his will forget about you. your pelvis is safely turned away from theirs. your arms like a tiny flock of little hermit crabs are head and/or “beard” for good luck. pinching all your fingers. b. A complete jerk. Please seek the nearest Exor- If you chose: If you chose: d. Nod. Don’t say a word. cist to cure this unspeakable infestation of Evil. a- They smile back and come talk to you anyway. a- They yell your name, which you obviously ig- c. Average. Nothing special. Neither here nor You learn that they spent the summer hanging out nore, and talk your heart into beating at a normal If you chose: there. Hither nor thither. To nor Fro. It’s an un- with some famous person and they invite you over pace from the safety of your stall. a- They turn and stare at you. The next five to ten wanted fate given to so many. b- They smile back seconds are the most awkward moments of your d. The nicest, most genuine person on campus. and high-five you. Taylor experience ... next to that Jay Kesler mes- Have you been hanging out with senior Kristin Your conversation sage. Eckhout? You somehow manage to put your best lasts exactly 26 sec- foot forward and meet different people on their YO, ADRIENNE onds. You notice how levels. Well done. (AND ALISSA)! soft their hand is. Can’t figure out how to act on a pick-a-date? Don’t know how often to call your mom? Don’t know what to order at the Jumping Bean? Your co-editors Adrienne and Alissa are here Seattle’s Best invades Upland for you. We’ll help you solve your questions The DC upgrade provides an “Uncommonly Smooth” new cup of joe from open house etiquette to phone numbers By Alissa Goeglein for the nearest Papa John’s. Questions will co-life & times editor remain anonymous, so ask us anything on your mind. The Dining Commons is now serving coffee made by Pacific Northwest-based Seattle’s Best Coffee. The switch was made for what DC Director Jerry Nelson calls “an all-around better tasting coffee.” And students seem to agree. Self-proclaimed coffee snob sophomore Kalyn Lantz con- [email protected] fessed her love for the new brew and that she could “drink cup after cup of it.” And she can — there are also complementary Seattle’s Best to-go cups, with lids, so you can keep on sipping after breakfast. Seattle’s Best does have reason to brag. It was one of the frontrunners in the early 1970s coffee craze that exploded in the city and received its name after winning a local tasting competition, dubbed “the best cup of coffee in Seattle.” Since then, according to the com- pany Web site, they have expanded across the country with more than 590 cafes and thou- sands of food service locations, i.e., Taylor University and other college campuses. This change is one of many brought to the DC this school year including a new Answering your questions organizational layout and the retiring of the both infamous and beloved Barb. one round at a time. “Stuff we do, that you can too!” Missed Connections Hopeful hand brushes, encouraging eye contact, and stirring second glances

Web matchmaking is nothing new, but pursuit by “missed connections” via web is gaining popularity in urban settings. A missed connection is any occurrence where you interact with a stranger but are unable to exchange any contact information with them before parting, thus missing your connection. So if a boy and a girl made eyes at each other on the train just before her stop, he could visit the missed connections website for his area and post something like “You had short red hair and smiled at me right before you hopped off at Jefferson. If you’re interested, let me know.” And if she happens to also visit the site looking for him, she can get his contact info and the two could reunite (and live happily ever after, etc). Although attending a small college in a rural area lessens the chance of encountering a face both unknown and intriguing, we desire to further ensure that none of you miss any possible romantic connec- tion. It could be that cute freshman girl who scooped her mashed potatoes next to you in the DC line, the boy who helped you up after you wiped out on your rollerblades last night, or that certain someone you always spot at the exact same table near yours at the library. Whoever it is, we want to help make the connection. Write to us at [email protected] and let us know the date, location, and a brief recap of the encounter so we can post it in next week’s Echo. We’ll keep it anonymous and we will forward any response to you. We may even be inspired enough to make a comic strip out of your missed connection. By Alissa Goeglein Comic by Adrienne Chaudoin co-life & times editors

LIFE & TIMES September 4, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 6 MUSIC FEATURE music before a live audience. The bliss- over the hearts of families everywhere. ful sonics of “Veckatimest” straddle the Fewer have heard of M.Ward, short lines between entrancing (“Foreground”) for Matt Ward, a folk singer- Indie 101: and harmony-ridden pop sensibil- whose most recent solo album has ity (“Two Weeks”). The album’s name graced the screens of iPods in the ads comes from an obscure island off of the for the new iPod touch at Apple stores. Crash coast of , but there’s no Together, they are She & Him, a folksy chance this band will fade into a similar duo that fuses the best attributes of obscurity any time soon. each artist, combining Deschanel’s course sheepishly unpretentious vocals and Ward’s folk sensibilities into the tender- hearted musical project whose debut al- bum, appropriately titled “Volume One,” in cool MGMT was awarded number one album of by Colby Spear 2008 by Paste Magazine. “Volume One” Brooklyn is the hotbed of indie musi- may not strike everyone as “number cians these days, particularly those who one album” material, but it will certainly have found their musical calling while come close. attending prestigious universities. Such artists include Animal Collective, Grizzly NOISE METER Bear, Vampire Weekend, and, most importantly, MGMT. In addition to selling Shotgun blast Mother’s lullabye over 420,000 copies of their debut al- 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 bum “Oracular Spectacular” and staring as a headlining act for a handful of sum- Passion Pit mer music festivals, “Oracular Spec- tacular” found its way into nearly every 2.3 Bon Iver “best of 2008” list published Passion Pit’s first EP, “Chunk of by noteworthy media outlets. Upon Change,” was the brainchild of lead 8.7 Passion Pit listening to their debut, it is easy to see singer Michael Angelakos, who wrote why hipsters and frat boys alike have the album as a Valentine’s Day gift for gravitated close enough to “Oracular” his girlfriend at the time and had no to place the band under their Facebook intention of ever publicizing it. This sum- Bon Iver favorite artists list. MGMT’s criticism mer Angelakos reappeared in the music proof blend of stadium-sized Nintendo scene debuting the full-length “Man- 7.3 MGMT pop (“Kids”) and dizzying experimental ners,” this time with a full band to back Justin Vernon, the voice and genius (“Pieces of What”) has won the him. The shift from Angelakos’ one-man behind the musical project Bon Iver, is hearts of thousands, and you might as show on the first album to full rock best known for his startling soft falsetto 4.8 She & Him well be next. band on the second is evidenced by as well as the adventure that gave birth the stylistic differences between the two to his full-length album, “For Emma, albums, finding the most recent release Forever Ago.” Vernon took an extended to have a tighter sound with less sparse leave from his home in Raleigh to a and empty electronic cabin in Wisconsin, where he sealed than their debut EP while still maintain- himself into a cabin during the dead of 5.6 Grizzly Bear ing the danceability that made the debut winter to write an album. The end result such a success. Make a splash on Val- was “For Emma, Forever Ago,” which, entine’s Day by purchasing this album while reaching near-universal acclaim, for your significant other, or yourself. took some time to find its current mass of devoted listeners. Musically, Bon Iver is mellow at its most aggressive mo- ments and almost inaudibly serene at its quietest. Taylor University scored a live performance by Vernon and company Grizzly Bear in the spring of 2008, and while the op- portunity to see him live may have since Grizzly Bear surfaced in 2004 with their passed for new freshmen, it’s still worth debut “Horn of Plenty,” receiving fairly your time to give Bon Iver a listen. positive reviews, and have continued to tweak and refine their sound over their two albums and one EP, providing Are you a self-described “artsy” person? Do you have strong opinions on listeners with their most recent star- movies, music, books, and other forms of media? Would you like to try your studded release, “Veckatimest,” which hand in reviewing various forms of entertainment? debuted at No. 8 on U.S. album charts. She & Him Grizzly Bear has captured listeners with If you answered yes to any of the questions above, please voice your interest their unique style of dreamy folk rock, by sending columns, ideas and writing samples to [email protected]. that has proven so intricately complicat- Many are familiar with the actor Zooey Students of all disciplines are welcome to contribute, and no, you don’t have ed that the band has to seek alternate Deschanel, whose bright-eyed inno- to be a fan of Wes Anderson movies to be considered. musical arrangements to perform their cence and spunk in the movie “Elf” won

See Mystery Lights Ellipse YACHT

Jona Bechtolt has finally jumped on the latest band- The ever-hyper, fan-obsessed Imogen Heap took to the result is maybe not as exciting or innovative as her wagon of a guy/girl band duo. With Claire L. Evans, the Letterman stage last friday night. Dressed in checked previous effort. The eastern influences are evident through- YACHT keeps a lively, electronic sound without sound- apron/overalls and a bizarre ruffled shirt (blouse?), she out, and the overall production value is very impressive, ing juvenile or forced. The first track, “Ring the Bell,” emitted a sort of “Regina Spektor meets Victorian era maid which might be the best thing going for her. Instruments of starts out with a steady, almost tropical drum and bass — as assembled by Karl Lagerfeld” vibe. Which is probably all kinds pepper the album, but her piano is the most signifi- sequence and picks up into an energetic pace, but still exactly what she was going for, come to think of it (crazy cant, playing a bigger role than ever before. keeps a cool, summer rhythm. Brit). After layering vocals on vocals and tickling some sim- Though clearly a talented and emotional poet, her writing The progression of the album seems to even itself ple piano patterns, she hammered out some drums with the lacks real substance. She appears to have a never-ending out. It keeps you hooked, wanting more. The album is sampler she unwieldily held in her lap. Once the applause supply of relational problems. Lyrical – but mostly musi- a great “summer-feeling” album as it goes from high had died down, she stood looking comfortably awkward as cal – highlights include “Wait It Out,” “Tidal” and “Bad Body excitement and fun dance beats to points, like my the Show jabbed at her addiction to Twitter. Imogen (yeah, Double.” The latter cleverly sheds light on a phony self that summer, which are somewhat boring. Overall, “See that’s her real name) has hyped and promoted her newest she can’t seem to shake off, a nice straightforward insight Mystery Lights” seems to reflect the bizarre cosmic album to death for months and months, tweeting and keep- into a life filled with demands and expectations, no doubt. spirituality that Bechtolt writes about. But in the midst ing an online video log of the entire writing and recording Despite over-hype, Ms. Heap delivered, though not even of the weird alien-zen vibe you get, it sounds so good process. “Ellipse” satisfied my very rudimentary apprecia- the Indian melodies gave me the shivers that “Hide and you have to keep listening. tion, but doesn’t quite compare to her 2005 explosive Seek” did — way back when. Her idiosyncratic voice and “.” self-promotion set her apart in a game where her brand of “” opens the album with noticeably Indi- “laptop-pop” is becoming more and more popular. Though an-influenced vocalizations, breaking into full-on synthesized I’d still prefer an afternoon of Karen Carpenter’s crooning, beats with Imogen’s silky-smooth British accent chugging Imogen and her own terrifically haunting voice are growing away. The rest of the songs follow suit in a good way, but t on me, and “Ellipse” furthered that, albeit slowly.

Taylor MacKillop Luke Shuman

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT September 4, 2009 OPINIONS Page 7 Chicken humble pie By Yo Herman Columnist summer. I also needed a job. I could have stayed at home and done nothing, So chicken and waffle fries weren’t citing “the economy” as my excuse for my dream of a fun-in-the-sun sum- not working, but I didn’t think com- mer. Sure, eating them was, but frankly, pounding my pride with slothfulness making them was more of a nightmare. and dishonesty would be a good idea. Chick-fil-A is typically held in high re- So I joined the “EAT MOR CHIKIN” gard, especially within the Christian movement — my only option for em- community. ployment. Owned by a Christian family. Closed Mind you, I was thankful to have a job. on Sunday. Tasty chicken. What’s not to I was (and am) grateful for the ability to like, right? work. But I couldn’t understand how Chick-fil-A could be my “higher calling” “When I left for the summer. I — and this makes sense when one Taylor for my old refers back to my cardinal sin — won- dered why I had to stoop to such a level. Kentucky home, Surely God must’ve had something bet- ter for me. I didn’t exactly Here, again, Lady Irony blew me a bit- hold working ter kiss, for my poverty in the kingdom of righteousness far exceeds my poverty at Chick-fil-A in in this world. But praise the Good Lord: A pauper here doesn’t make a pauper high regard.” there. How often do you (do I) look at those Artist’s rendering of The Barb Center For Learning About Chemicals And Stuff But would you want to spend June, with low-end jobs or careers, like those July and August frying? No, not baking in fast food service, and think, “That’s in the sun for that perfect tan. I mean good for them. I’m glad I don’t have to frying, in 100 percent pure peanut oil, work there. But good for them.” Here’s to Hodson’s hero Truett Cathy’s delicious chicken pat- Or maybe it’s something more like By Steve Etheridge saw each individual who walked into with such composure? ties. this: “I’m sure it’s just a temporary job. Opinions Editor the DC as not just a student or patron, So while our hearts swell to a basket- As tempting as that sounds, I didn’t They won’t be there too long.” but as person worth knowing. She ball’s diameter with fondness for her think so. It’s not my, or likely anyone’s, Are you consoling them? Or maybe When you miss somebody, there’s learned each of our names before we service, it is doggone absolutely neces- idea of an awesome summer. yourself? Do you assuage how they live this odd biological paradox of feeling ever even knew our way around cam- sary that we come together and honor When I left Taylor for my old Ken- out of empathy? Pity? Or maybe fear of the presence of absence, like a tingly pus. The woman had eidetic chops like her formally. tucky home, I didn’t exactly hold work- what your life would be if you were in sort of visceral static whacking out your Rain Man, and a mental rolodex second Those not blind have recently beheld ing at Chick-fil-A in high regard. I’d their shoes? emotional signals. It’s kind of like hun- only to Jesus. She dropped names like a billboards declaring the impending long considered the five-minute burger ... as if maybe their lives were second- ger, you know — that pang of lack — and phonebook deliveryman. erection of The Science Learning Cen- (chicken) n’ fry industry as beneath me. rate … when the two sensations coalesce, one And she was nice, too. ter,* a covert plea, perhaps, for a donor The irony is that in the back of my The notion sometimes creeps into our experiences a downright temperamen- to materialize with a gift/name worth mind, I’d sort of thought of myself as minds that a “lowly” job somehow makes tal vertigo, something we’re all feeling commemorating. having conquered pride. Basically, I a “lowly” person. But that – thank you, down in the DC in our first few days “To honor Barb Yet I’m pretty certain us here student was proud of not being proud. Brilliant, Lady Irony, one last time – is exactly since Barb retired. folk would go catatonic with glee for I know. what we’re called to be. Lowly. But while we can eat tilapia or unla- is to honor this the privilege to study in The Barb Cen- But back to my story: I wanted to beled cereals to shoo an appetite, there’s university and ter For Learning About Chemicals And spend time with family and friends this no legal variety of Barb cutlet we can Stuff. Catchy, no? swallow that’ll help us stop missing her. the community Because for as much as we adore the Her retirement, though well-deserved, various Thad Reades and Robin Mc- will leave a hollowness which time, not for which it Swallows, the affection for our dear On awkwardness snacks, must fill. Barb is appreciably warmer. And your By Andy Sharkey wrong first impressions, and give all the I admit both frustration and envy stands.” Editor’s pretty sure Barb’s name spread Columnist wrong verbal cues. In essence, you em- with/for the freshmen, whom, while re- broadly across the new building would body clumsiness and tactlessness. To ally super excited about catching apples And let’s not forget how really darn doubly incline him to open his wallet to Especially if you’ve recently arrived your surprise, people continue the con- with forks, don’t grasp what the DC was stinkin’ good she was at her duties. the university when an alumnus. on campus, formulating the right sen- versation with you, content that what like just three months ago. How ordi- Who’s to say how many cards she To honor Barb is to honor this uni- tences and wearing the right clothes seems “awkward” to them won’t incon- nary, they think, to wait in like 12 dif- scanned in her time (A million? A bil- versity and the community for which it is probably on your list of top five pri- venience their willingness to listen. In ferent lines to fill a dinner plate. How lion?), and how she never succumbed stands. orities – along with kickstarting an im- fact, they’d prefer to hear exactly what perfectly natural to not be greeted by to repetitive motion injuries? So Barb, though you may have retired pressive GPA and “plunging” into the you ought to be sharing with them. name before actually handing the card- And how alert her surveillance! from your job, you’ll never retire from community. Some on our campus describe this scanning person a card. Sneaking a snack past Barb was like our hearts. And you couldn’t be appre- Of course, these efforts, for some of idyllic scenario in more upbeat buzz- What you need to know, kiddies trying to get a backpack full of grenades ciated more. you, will dwindle once you meet the words: “I’m being vulnerable by speak- (which I’m entitled to say, since I’m a on a 747. Who, besides Barb and James *Located just across from The Com- girl/guy on campus whom you’ll even- ing what is out of my comfort zone.” I 38-year-old super senior), is that Barb Bond, ever concealed such vigilance plex For Borrowing Books tually marry. Your six-hour evening would say this person is allowing him/ study stints will soon turn to half-hour herself to be awkward. cram segments throughout the day. By But if we labeled such openness and then, being engaged should phase out intimacy as “awkward,” it would con- any and all insecurities you have with note something different. We would impressing others. Right? shift our thinking away from being Christ-like and instead think of our- selves as clumsy, socially-decrepit com- “Declaring a municators. Christ was a smooth talker, situation as wasn’t he? Hence – in keeping with Taylor’s spir- awkward is a itual trendiness – I could easily tell you TAYLOR BINGO to be “vulnerable” but never “awkward,” surefire setup for because awkward means, at worst, you Girl wearing may have annoyed or inconvenienced U.S. News and the ten seconds of scarf even Frisbee nearly your brethren. World Report Wrong-colored Someone on a though it's hitting your cricket chirping My advice: Take a few deep breaths; sign squirrel longboard summer head realize you’re a human being; get over to follow.” trying to be so impressive in a deeply entrenched Christian subculture. But until you find The One, you’ll be We should be set apart from trying to swimming in a lake of awkwardness. be pleasant and accommodating, avoid- Plastic The following suggests ways to keep ing unpleasantries and inconvenience. Guy/girl Walking loop to PA on a road Thad Reade's lightsaber afloat ... er, maybe it’s just a doomsday Empathy and compassion should no- wearing Toms lose weight bike grave battle notice for future interactions. ticeably rise out of every awkward Awkward. It’s a curious word evoca- situation, because we should strive to tive of graceless, unfit, unrefined and emulate the grace of our King. He “con- inconvenient. It’s how we describe so veniently” died so that we wouldn’t take many circumstances in which we’d our human interactions for granted. Girl in weird Guy in rather not be. Also, community should be about Tattoo in Golf with Free Space (just costume for rib-revealing Its diverse meaning allows us to use more than just student life program- Hebrew tennis ball like salvation) wing/team sleeveless shirt it overabundantly to describe almost ming and biblical witness. It should initiation any scenario. Declaring a situation to also overflow with awkwardness, with be awkward is a surefire set up for the imperfect people saying what’s really 10 seconds of cricket chirping which on their hearts and minds. follow. So, in these formative first weeks, let’s Someone But there’s a positive learning experi- try and get over the narcissistic concern reading President on Frisbee nearly Walking loop to Scabby dog ence to realize in all of this discomfort: of first impressions and our desire to be lose singleness Bible/manga Segway hitting your car You’re not the only one who builds si- cool. They’ll know you’re uncool, and it beneath a tree lence so deftly. doesn’t matter. Imagine a conversation in which you say all the wrong things, make all the

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OPINIONS September 4, 2009 SPORTS Page 8 Trojans keep Wagon Wheel

pared and ready to compete.” By Julia Berger Addison and the rest of the of- Co-Sports Editor Men’s Cross Country fense played prepared as they Upcoming meets: all used the width of the field 6 p.m. today at Purdue and the space they were given The first-ever night foot- with many completions and Women’s Cross ball game kicked off Taylor first downs. Country football’s 2009-10 season. The The team played as a well- Upcoming meets: Trojans played the famous oiled unit throughout the 9/12 10 a.m. at IPFW Wagon Wheel game against the entire game. Invitational Anderson University Ravens. Late in the first half, senior Taylor and Anderson have Football (1-0) defensive back Pagel Williams been exchanging the coveted W, 31-16 vs. Anderson ran back a 54-yard punt return Wagon Wheel for over 50 com- Upcoming games: for a touchdown. petitions, and Taylor played 9/12 1 p.m. at William Penn Although the Ravens had hard to keep the wheel for 9/19 1 p.m. at St. Francis many attempts at gaining another year with final score of yards, the Taylor defense 31-16. Men’s Soccer (1-3) allowed only a field goal and L, 11-1 vs Notre Dame College The Trojans began the game a touchdown the rest of the (#7) competitively and scored game. L, 3-1 vs KcKendree (#23) within the first few minutes The football players focused Upcoming games: of the first quarter. Junior on their performance as a team Wheaton Invitational quarterback Shaun Addison in order to better be prepared 2 p.m. Fri vs Judson (#RV) led the offense down the field 7 p.m. Sat vs Wheaton for how Anderson played. successfully. “We don’t always know what Anderson retaliated with a Women’s Soccer (0-2) our opponent will bring,” Korf- touchdown and was confident Cedarville Classic macher said. that they would tie the game L, 1-0 vs Cedarville Taylor’s performance proved in the hopes of then gaining L, 3-0 vs Houghton the team did know what to an early lead. Taylor special Upcoming games: expect as they dominated both 1 p.m. Sat at Illinois Tech teams had different plans for offense and defense. 9/11 4 p.m. vs. Asbury (#RV) the coveted extra point as they Timmy Huynh Addison completed 16 out prevented the field goal. Senior defensive back Pagel Williams runs back one of his two punt return touchdowns. of 31 passes for 158 yards Kris Kemp, Trenton Schmale “Our special teams were excel- The Trojans are looking Men’s Tennis (1-2) Taylor was not satisfied with L, 5-4 vs. Olivet Nazarene with one interception and one and Travis Tomaszewski all lent,” Korfmacher said. “They ahead to their next competition the blocked extra point as the L, 5-4 vs. University of touchdown on offense. Wil- added to the receiving yards had some great blocks.” against William Penn (Iowa) offense took the field again. Northwestern Ohio liams broke the school record as well. While the team played well, Addison led the team in the on Saturday, Sept. 12 to beat W, 6-3 vs. Cedarville for punt return yards with a Korfmacher was glad to kick they have a couple of improve- air with a quick and efficient the team that eluded them last Upcoming meets: total of 187 yards and two punt off the new season with the ments they want to make for touchdown. year. 10 a.m. Sat at Grace return touchdowns. Wagon Wheel game and under the future. Prior to the game, head “William Penn is a good 4 p.m. Tues vs Goshen Travis Spitnale rushed for the lights, both of which drew “We want to clean up our coach Ron Korfmacher said he team. I’m glad we’re going 59 yards in 26 attempts and large crowds to fill the stands. special teams,” Korfmacher wanted the team to compete as there,” Korfmacher said. “We Women’s Tennis (2-1, Trevor Terrell added 81 yards Korfmacher was pleased with said. “We need to find our run- 1-0) one instead of 11 individuals. want to resolve what we didn’t in nine attempts for receiving. the team’s performance. ning game.” L, 5-4 vs. Olivet Nazarene “We’re going to come in pre- finish last year.” W, 8-1 vs. Saint Francis W, 7-2 vs University of Northwester Ohio TU tennis falls to Olivet Nazarene Upcoming events: 11 a.m. Sat vs Grace teams we’ll play all season,” they lost 5 out of the 6 singles the Trojans could have given 2-6). Marsh was optimistic By Eric True 4 p.m. Tues at Goshen junior co-captain Felipe Bedon matches, the overall match up, instead they battled hard even after the tough loss. “We 4 p.m. Thurs at Indiana Tech Co-Sports Editor said. Women’s co-captain Kaiti had already been decided, and swept all three doubles felt good overall because they Marsh agreed. “They are a with ONU taking the 5-0 lead. matches to make the score 5-4 are a good team, and we fought Volleyball (5-1) very tough team,” she said. However, Bedon did not get in favor of ONU. hard,” she said. Taylor men’s and women’s W, 3-0 vs. St. Joseph’s College Due to the fact that both the memo. After dropping The women’s team got off Bedon was happy with the tennis kicked off their seasons Dearborn Tournament the men’s and women’s teams the 2nd set by a score of 7-5, to a much better start, taking way TU fought back in doubles. L, 3-1 vs Olivet Nazarene last Friday against non-confer- were playing at home, the Bedon came back with an un- two out of the three doubles “We played much better in W, 3-0 vs Northwestern Ohio ence opponent Olivet Nazarene men agreed to play singles ubelieveable super tie-breaker matches. However, they doubles, which was promis- Upcoming games: University (ONU). first. The men’s team fought perfomance. He fought off faltered a bit in singles with ing,” he said. 7 p.m. Wed at Marian The Trojans knew they had a hard during singles, but were 3 match points to take the tought losses from Senior co- The Trojans kick off MCC 9/11-9/12 at Graceland tough challenge ahead of them University Tournament overwhelmed by the Tigers at 3rd and final set 16-14. With captains Kristin Goeke(6-7, play this Saturday, Sept. 5 at before coming into the match. the 2-6 singles spots. Since the match already decided, 1-6) and Kaiti Marsh(6-4, 2-6, 10am against Grace College. “They are one of the better Lady Trojans move forward ATHLETEoftheWEEK talented new players who are One reason the team has for that is going to be great.” BETHANYBECK in the process of figuring out By Julia Berger bonded is because of the “pre- A part of coming together as Co-Sports Editor what it means to be a soccer screening” process. In order a team means participating in player at the college level.” to be accepted onto the team, activities other than games. The team played their first a player must show a commit- The women enjoy going to game of the season against ment to Jesus Christ, a strong events as a team in order to en- Every new season brings new Cedarville. After a two-and-a- academic record, and a mind- courage other Taylor athletes. talents and challenges. About half-hour lightning delay, they set to play on a national level “The girls love to go support one-third of the women’s soc- were finally able to play. Even These guidelines focus on the other sports teams, but they cer team is new to Taylor, sub- though the women played well, qualities and attitude the team also love when other teams stantially changing the team’s they were unable to pull off a desires. come support them,” Stan said. makeup from last year. win. These qualities help the play- The women’s soccer team This year’s team brought in “We had multiple scoring ers do more than just play soc- has quickly moved beyond nine new freshmen and one opportunities that just didn’t cer. They will be involved with the unification process and is transfer. With so many new connect,” Miller said. the World Cup this upcoming now focused on learning one players, it is important for the A mere 12 hours later, the summer. another’s abilities to compete team to unify quickly. team competed against Hough- “We’re going to be a part of a at a high level of play. According to head coach ton in a game in which they mission organization that deals “Coming into the season, our Scott Stan, this process starts were mentally and physically specifically with the World focus was find team chemistry nine weeks before the season tired from the previous game. Cup, which is held in South Af- and play to our strengths,” begins as the players start to “As players, they need to rica this four-year round,” Stan senior Becca Miller said. “We bond with each other as they learn to overcome tough situa- said. “Seeing them get ready are fortunate to have a lot of work on their fitness levels. tions,” Stan said. In preparation for the next few games, the team will focus Timmy Huynh on getting healthy, recovering from standing in the rain at the Name: Bethany Beck Cedarville game and healing Hometown: Modesto, Calif. from injuries, as is the case Where you live on campus: 3rd East Olson Sport: Volleyball with Miller and sophomore Parents: Fred and Laurel Beck Marissa Ku. Favorite sports team: Football (Dallas Cowboys) Moving past the injuries of Crowning Sports Achievement: Volleyball back to the players, the team looks back to back state champions, and 4th at state bas- ahead to their next competitor. ketball tournament Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 37:4: “Delight yourself “Illinois Tech is tradition- in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your ally a very strong and a fast heart.” team. Our goal is to slow their Favorite super hero: Superman offensive attack and take away Best advice you ever received: Don’t ever, ever their best scoring opportunity,” forget your binder to practice. CD currently being played on your iPod: Country Miller said. “Once that is ac- mix complished, all our offense has Nicknames: B or Bethy to do is put a few in the back of Describe yourself in one word: Joyful the net.” Best thing about TU volleyball: Playing with my best Timmy Huynh The Trojans will play at 1 friends, and for a competitive program that plays for Senior co-captains Allie Guion and Shawna Lane lead the women’s soccer team in 2009. God’s glory p.m. tomorrow at Illinois Tech.

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