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PressNorth Park University’s Student Newspaper Volume 83, Issue 9 ~ Friday, November 8, 2002 NPU Jazz Viking Soccer • Emily Manning Press Staff Writer

orth Park’s own Lecture Hall Auditorium was Nbursting with quality jazz music last Wednesday evening. The sounds of various jazz stylings spilled out into the lobby of Carlson Tower for an enjoyable hour and a half. The concert featured the gifts of the North Park Univer- sity Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Vocal En- semble. It began promptly, with the highlighted individual tal- ents of the Jazz Combo, under the direction of Joe Lill. Lill then warmly welcomed the ea- NP PRESS PHOTO\Dan Carlson ger audience, inviting them to (above) Senior Andreas Olofsson gets tangled up with Univer- chat and stretch during stage sity of Wisconsin-Whitewater players during the last soccer game of the season. The Vikings tied in overtime, closing out setups and to tap their toes dur- the season with a 9-6-3 record. See the Sports page for more ing the songs. He needn’t have information on Viking Sports this week. worried; plenty of head-bob- (left) Trumpeter Eric Sundman is backed up by Spike Oliver as bing, toe-tapping, and finger- he improvises a solo in Wednesday night’s concert. The En- snapping ripped through the semble, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Vocal Ensemble played for an audience. NP PRESS PHOTO\ Jessica Cosgrove appreciative crowd in their first campus performance of the year. The Jazz Ensemble, un- der the direction of Joe Lill, performed a series of three songs that ranged from swing Former gang members on campus jazz to a bossanova. One song,The Slug, featured Tim • Kris Larsgard no longer a need for the gang speaker, was brought out of the (The Press has been in contact Peterson on trombone, who Press Staff Writer as needs are fulfilled. gang-life by a dedicated pastor with Chris Wright of CAPS, said “I think the concert has Maldonado said the rea- at the church where Washing- and he informs that the girl sur- been the compilation of the rom Gangs to Grace”: son that many young people ton himself is now active in the vived the attack and will likely whole year’s work. The hard That was the name of one choose to join gangs is that they ministry to gang members. He make a full recovery.) work has really payed off. It’s Fof two groups presenting hope the gang can fulfill areas emphasizes the difference indi- A concern expressed by so much easier to work, feel, forums on the Christian re- of their lives where they are viduals, who take risks to save many students is that of becom- and improvise with accom- sponse to gangs held Tuesday lacking. Often, these are young the lives of gang members, can ing accidental targets of gang plished musicians such as evening at Anderson Chapel. people in need of love, who re- have on a gang member’s life. violence in our neighborhood. (Eric) Sundman and (Jeff) Also represented was Salem ceive none at home. Instead, He also gave a very moving tes- According to William Keele.” The audience shared Baptist church, located on the they look towards the gang a timonial on how his life was Maldonado of Gangs to Grace, Peterson’s enthusiasm. south side of Chicago, which, place they can receive a substi- changed when he found out avoiding hanging out with Nathanial Gish stated, “A like Gangs to Grace, has an ac- tute for love and perhaps some what being a Christian really people with known gang con- tremoltrious performance; no, tive ministry to keep young attention. Abuse in the home entailed. nections, not making contact that’s not a real word, but words people away from the evils of and the illusion that the gang The mission of both of with gang members, while be- would fall short of this experi- gang membership. The Institute will lead to a better life, some- these organizations is to reach ing aware of what is taking ence.” for Urban Studies, University times also play a role. gang members and try to bring place in the neighborhood is the The Vocal Jazz Ensemble Ministries, and the Centers for Maldonado further em- them out of the gangster life to key to safety. Earlier in the fo- interrupted the mastery of the Justice and Youth Ministry phasizes that the gangs, once a better one, often taking great rum, NPU security officer band to show off a little raw Studies sponsored this event. they have identified a potential personal risks. They are also Anderson added that gangs talent themselves. This year’s First, Willie Maldonado, member, which could be a Jr. available to educate the public usually do not have an interest event marked the second year Ishmael Hernandez, and Diego High age teen or even younger, on issues relating to gangs. in North Park Students. He be- of Vocal Jazz Ensemble’s con- Riviera, Sr. of Gangs to Grace- use very manipulative tactics to According to Ginny lieves that clothing that identi- tribution under the direction of all former gang members them- force that individual to join. Olson of The Center for Youth fies a person clearly as a North Brianna Sprague. Joe Lill asked selves- spoke about their expe- One common tactic is having Ministry Studies, this forum Park Student, such as items that this year the Vocal En- riences with the gangster life someone come and beat up the was organized in response to with the school logo, may help semble utilize the Jazz Combo, style and the changes in their prospective member. Then, concerns the North Park com- avert confrontation. rather than singing solely lives when they abandoned life other members of the gang will munity had expressed in the As to color choices in acapella, “for the benefit of in the gang for Christ. They at- show up and appear to save the wake of the gang-related shoot- clothing, numerous combina- both the band and choir.” The tribute the decision to join a one being beaten. Following ing that took place on Albany tions of colors may be associ- Vocal Ensemble belted out a gang as a product of something this, the gang will claim that the Ave, not far from North Park’s ated with different gangs. Ac- rousing rendition of “Blue missing in the life of an indi- prospective member is now in- Campus, earlier in the school cording to William Maldonado, Skies,” a song recognizable to vidual and gang recruitment debted and has become obli- year. In that incident, a ten- when a gang member decides some from its well-known con- and presence in neighborhoods. gated to the gang. year-old girl became an unin- tribution to a Claritin commer- They argue that when a person David Washington of Sa- tended victim, shot while do- cial. comes to know Christ, there is lem Baptist Church, the next ing homework in her residence. See “Gangs” on page 5 The night proved to be quite a success. Perhaps Karen Ebner summed it up best when A view of the Ukranian she said, “The music was great, inside: UO magazine gospel choir page 2 Chicago page 7 but the best part was Joe Lill’s page 4 interpretational dance skills.” goes to web Page 2 North Park Friday, November 8, 2002 OPINION Press William Wallace and Smog spending time with my friends might be an exception in any your cute new Sponge Bob hours to go out to breakfast and the total awesomeness of aspect of this article, stop read- candle up because you might with me after it is done. Lov- being completely immersed in ing. Go read the Cupola or torch the place. I understand ing what I have now and living another culture. I remember the something. Anyway, I whine so that. now and not missing the sum- incredible talks I had with much about working hard on Seriously, though let’s mer or thinking about the fu- campers and endless dodge ball the newspaper and cramming quit whining. Well, maybe you ture so much that I miss out. and Braveheart games. for my baby Spanish test are not whining but I certainly I am not expecting these Really, though, I think the (Spanish 1010) but I get to take am, about tests, relationships, words to be a watershed in summer consisted screaming classes I want and learn what I teachers, when it is my night to anyone’s life; mostly, they are •Susannah R. Bagaas kids and an inability to commu- learn and do what I want. We cook dinner, etc. Maybe it is for me. I do still wish it were Editor-in-Chief nicate with people because my have so much freedom and so just me, but I do not appreciate summer sometimes but I do not Korean- not so good. I was sick little responsibility. When do this time enough and I know I want to live a life any different wish it were summer. I wish from the air in Korea (smog you get to live with three of am gonna get out of school and than I would if I knew it were I were at camp or in Korea galore) and tired from living your best friends or have the wish I would have enjoyed my going to end in a week, and I I(the two things I did this with seven year olds. fun of a relationship without all time more. think that includes appreciating summer) instead of in this se- So I guess the point is- as the baggage? Instead of whining about what I have and loving the mester of college that is slowly Josh (Myers) always says Ok I know this is a time slow afternoons, I should be people around me and, well I aging into winter. It is getting (mockingly of course) “Guys, of exploration blah blah blah. I appreciating my time alone and think going out to coffee fits in cold and the days are short and, these are the best years of our will cover my NPU bases- there utilizing it. Instead of whining there a lot, too. If you are al- well, pretty much it is getting lives.” But they are! I mean is the pressure of realizing the about staying up till five finish- ready appreciating life as much cold. obviously for some people person you are dating could be ing the paper and trying to as you want to then congratu- Well, at least I think I working their way through col- your future spouse and there is proofread typos as my eyes are lations. If you agree with me, wish it were summer. When I lege, they are not. There are al- so little freedom when you are shutting, being so grateful that good, and otherwise- well, ha think back I remember hiking ways exceptions so if you are living in a dorm under a tyran- I have three and a half room- ha it is too late you have already on a mountain in Korea and reading this and you feel you nical RA and cannot even put mates who will get up at crazy read this. Reality Check i’ve got the conch • Rachel Johnson North Park prides itself being afraid of what’s lurking Press Columnist on being in an urban setting, but in the shadows,” said Goeing. God is with its location comes the dan- When problematic situa- here is always a hot topic gers of living in a city. “I re- tions arise, such as muggings on North Park’s campus member coming up as a pro- and people getting jumped, Gospel Tand this year is no excep- spective student 5 years ago, people begin to question what tion. With recent muggings and and there had been two gun- is being done to protect the stu- •Megan Persson people “mistakenly” getting point robberies on campus the dents and faculty of North Park. Press Staff Writer jumped on campus grounds, week before,” said Conor The most visible response of students and faculty are con- Johnson ’04, “So I think it is a Security has been the security ell, the North Park stantly discussing security is- bulletins issued through the Campus Theme was sues. “Everybody’s talking Dean of Students. “The bulle- Wnice while it lasted. about it and they need to talk tins seem like a cover to make We were chal about it – these situations are a it seem like the school is doing lenged and stretched as we pon- scripture, and made it come social problem,” said RD Matt something. How is a little piece dered the question, “Who is alive. The words contained Dyment. of paper on my door going to God?” But all that is over now powerful testimonies to the Recent security issues protect me?” questioned that the Gospel Choir has tri- character of God. The song have served as a reality check Litchfuss. Others feel that the umphantly and confidently re- “God Is” offered many an- for North Park. Awareness has fallacy to say that all of a sud- bulletins are a proper approach vealed the answer to the ques- swers. But God was not re- risen that North Park is not, in den there is this sudden safety to dealing with crime on cam- tion we were supposed to vealed in the songs either. actuality, in a supposed bubble issue – the recent crimes we’ve pus. “I think the security bul- struggle with all year long. In No, God chose to reveal and that there is a need to be seen are nothing new, unfortu- letins are excellent. They sepa- their two-hour celebration, the himself on the glowing faces of alert of the environment around nately.” rate fact from the infamous group communicated what no individual choir members. He us. “This is Chicago. You have While most agree with North Park rumors,” said esteemed lecturer or animated could be seen in two raised to expect that crime and safety security being a constant issue, Johnson, “They are also good class discussion ever could. hands during a ballad and in an issues will happen,” said Erin some have had a more alarmed in that it shows the administra- The program was extra hop from the top risers Litchfuss ’04. As the security response to this year’s crime tion is up front and is not try- based on the campus theme and during the praise number. In the of North Park’s campus has activity. “Starting last year and ing to ‘cover up’ issues.” presented answers to the ques- Gospel Choir’s response to been shaken, many feel that into this year, I have become “As a university, we’re tion complimented by scripture God, God himself could be there is no solution to stopping more afraid to walk at night by out of our element – not all of from both the old and new tes- seen. or even decreasing crimes on myself. That doesn’t necessar- us are from Chicago. The little taments. I know that scripture And God could also be campus. “I know we complain, ily mean security is changing, gang bangers know that and can was read because passages felt. The power of voices in but I don’t know that there’s a it just feels less safe,” said take advantage,” said Goeing. were cited in the program, and unison, the energy of a hundred whole lot [Security and the ad- Annie Hawkinson ’04. “It’s Being aware of the realities that director Rollo Dilworth would individuals joyously struggling ministration] can do,” said pathetic that now we can’t even surround us is key in respond- read from the bible before each to keep up with the furious Ryan Goeing ’04. walk through campus without ing to the recent security issues song. But it wasn’t in the scrip- tempo of the hand clap praise. on campus. The latest security ture reading that God revealed So, “Who is God?” bulletin issued on October 28 himself. I still can’t say. But I went to urges students “to use caution The songs that the the Gospel Choir concert, and if you must be out at night and choir sang complimented the now I know. NorthNorth ParkPark PressPress be very circumspect about your ...Reality Check continued surroundings.” Yet faculty re- Editor-in-Chief: Susannah Bagaas alizes this is not a complete supposed to do?” asked that comes with being on an Sports Editor: Carissa Esmon solution. “We’ve looked for Litchfuss. Others are not rul- urban campus. Most people Pulse Editor: Sarah Miller different ways to raise aware- ing out the possibility of change agree that as long as there are Layout Editor: Megan Gilmore ness – fliers can only do so within North Park’s Security. bad people in this world, bad Random Task People: Jakob Ondrey, much,” said Dyment. “I don’t know what else can be things will happen. In the Emily Manning Security has also offered done, but I feel like something meantime, students and faculty Photographers: Jessica Cosgrove, Dan Carlson forums to discuss safety issues should be done. Give us all will continue to discuss the Advisor: David Wilson and raise awareness, but there mace and whistles, or some- problematic issues of security Phone: (773) 244-5618 has been little student response. thing,” Hawkinson said with a on campus and Security will Fax: (773) 244-5551 3225 W. Foster Ave. Box 10 “I feel like what’s going on smile. continue in their “shared re- [email protected] Chicago, IL 60625 deals with people outside of The crimes that are com- sponsibility” of campus safety campus, so what’s Security mitted around us are a reality and security.

Opinions presented here are not necessarily those of North Park or the North Park Press. Page 3 North Park Friday, November 8, 2002 OPINION Press The David Fisher Experiment •Dave S. Fisher ing for a husband. Moreover, Well folks, so much for CUPOLA Press Columnist she felt that it was an absurd round one. I don’t know. topic to talk about. Tim dis- Maybe it is better that things est I:FAILED.This is a agreed. He felt that a relation- turned out this way. I mean, sad day for me. I am the ship should only be pursued if just think of how it could have CONVERSATION Tbearer of bad tidings, for marriage is strong possible ended. They could have strung upon the conclusion of this last ending. What ensued next was each other along, until one weekend’s events, I received a not a big fight, but rather a very found someone better. They “What is the best football call from Tim Ruby informing uncomfortable silence fol- could have gotten engaged, but me that he and Monica Nowicki lowed by a statement by Tim, called it off when they gradu- team of all time?” had decided to call it quits. “Maybe this is it. Maybe it was ated thinking they were not Here is how it unfolded. fun while it lasted, but … this ready for a big commitment. Tim, after being in the is it?” In the silence they went They could have been so sexu- doghouse for his comments last home and did not speak the rest ally frustrated that they did tie week, and for feeling bad that of the weekend. the knot just so they could have he hurt Monica, planned an ex- On Tuesday night, there a good romp in the rice patties travagant night out full of chiv- were flowers awaiting Monica without having God condemn- alry and romance. Tim has a at Ohlson Desk. A smile came ing them. What kind of rela- buddy who works at Medieval to her face, but a confused and tionship would ensue then? A Times, so he was able to get a troubled thought came to her desire fulfilled, and now a huge front seat table. Another bonus mind. She called Tim to thank commitment to deal with. Well the friend provided was allow- him for the flowers. He then there is the tax deduction perk, ing Tim and Monica to get said the following, as told to me and I hear they could have still “The Bears” dressed from the costume later: “Monica, I am sorry that lived on campus in one of the Jenny Swanson, Kersta Johnson, Julia Olson closet. Tim dressed as Renais- we had this disagreement. I apartments. Maybe it is better sance Romeo, and Monica as only wish it never happened. if they broke it off now rather his Juliet. But this was only the Maybe I don’t. I think it was than having to deal with meet- enchanting start of a fateful good that it happened. At least ing me every week to exploit evening. we now know more about each their marriage troubles to you During dinner conversa- other. And I am sorry, but I just the reader. Thank you, Dr. “The Raiders” tion, the two were talking about don’t think that I can pursue Myers for saving me from be- Ahkeem Waterford different things from around any relationship with you, other ing an exploiter. On that note, campus. They talked of secu- than a clichéd friendship. I I bid you farewell. rity issues, the Halloween have to be honest with myself. If you would like your eggings, and even the North You are a great girl, but I don’t relationship to be the next test Park Press. One hot topic of think you my fit. What do you subject of The David Fisher their conversation was the col- think?” Experiment and be featured in umn entitled “Ask Dr. Myers”. With both a heartbroken the North Park Press, send an And that led into the next topic: and assured feeling, she re- email to engagement. Monica ex- plied, “Then what the hell were [email protected]. pressed that she was not look- the flowers for?” “The Bears” Opinions presented here are not necessarily those of North Park or the North Park Press. Dedrick Ward

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“The Bills” Mark Hakanson Page 4 North Park Friday, November 8, 2002 CAMPUS Press WORLD NEWS Hands On-line Festival of Candy France Many students •Michelle Persson ity of the writing remains high, found their Twelve people were killed and Press Staff Writer and that the visuals available by Wednesday night nine injured after a fire broke being on line doesn’t get in the enriched by the out in a overnight train com- ands On, North Park’s way and the focus remains the Festival of partment traveling from Paris social action magazine, same.” Culture’s to Vienna. Six men, five is now published online Mary-Bridget Kustusch, international women, and one child are be- H at www.handsonmag.org. The junior physics major, puts her game night. Not lieved to be dead due to the first issue, about prostitution, magazines in two categories: only did the smoke inhalation. Five of those was available to view as of ones that she reads once and experience of found dead were Americans. October 31. doesn’t keep, and ones that she new games spice The cause of the fire is beleived The change from print to doesn’t read right away but up the midweek, to be from electrical problems, web page is due to the lack of keeps and refers to. “Hands but so did prizes possibly in the heating area. resources for printing costs. On” would fit in her first cat- (including a bi- England However, Editor Megan egory so, she rationalizes, an hourly raffle) and A plane crash in Luxembourg Persson has high expectations online version would be attrac- candy…lots of leaves 18 of the 22 passengers that this will move the publi- tive to her. candy. Here aboard, dead. The plane was cation in a positive direction. Dan Laspata, “Hands prizes are traveling from Berlin when it Departing from a print On” mascot/creative consult- claimed after the was crashed in the fog. The ac- hard copy will expand the ant, realizes that he and many Pinata finally cident occurred after the pilot magazine’s readership, says of his peers already read news burst. NP PRESS PHOTO\ Jessica Cosgrove asked for an altitude check. The Persson. She envisions “Hands online at cnn or nytimes.com pilot then made an attempt to On” used as a resource all over and “Hands On” would fit land the plane on the road how- the city as it is easily shared in nicely into that routine. “As Java Haus Packs in the Women ever the attempt turned to di- the online format. She and her long as we get the word out that own to the Core” was tendance were able to focus on saster. team of volunteers established it is there,” he is certain people the theme of the Second issues of faith and identity. the target audience to be col- will read it. He also comments DAnnual Women’s Con- “I’m glad I went. It was a good Ivory Coast lege-aged, young adult men and that with no printing costs, the ference sponsored by Univer- time of fellowship with others,” Attempts to regain peace and women in the Chicago area. availability will improve and sity Ministries last Friday said April Wenell ’04. The end the on going war in the The magazine will specifically people will know where to look night. events of the evening included Ivory Coast are still being highlight Chicago issues and to read each new edition. North Park women were small group discussions, a time made. Rebels and government programs. Though it is flexible, the able to come together in Java of worship, a testimony given negotiators are in the process Persson, not willing to magazine is currently sticking Haus to relax, learn a little by former North Park chaplain, of a second round of peace talks lose the magazine’s original with its original format which about themselves, and enjoy Jodi Mullen Fondell, and a in Togo. Hundreds of people readership, is working with the was four issues a year, each one each other’s company. “For panel discussion. As the theme have been killed and thousands development office to an- focusing on a different social me, the Women’s Conference suggests, the events all centered driven from their homes due to nounce via e-mail this next topic. was a time of refreshment,” on asking the question “What this war. phase of “Hands On” to alum said Kersta Johnson ’06, “Af- is at your core?” “I was not and other interested contacts ter a long week, it was refresh- going to go at first, but I am so Egypt the hard copy magazine was ing to come together with other glad that I decided to after all. In Cairo, Egypt Muslims begin previously sent to. Professor women to worship.” It was a really good time of fel- fasting for the holy month of Dluger, a long-time admirer of The Conference main- lowship and I really enjoyed Ramadan. However, their cel- “Hands On,” admits that being tained an open and relaxing Jodi’s talk,” said Jenna Lees ebration is in constant fear of from another generation, he environment, as the ladies in at- ’05. the possibility of war between likes to have a hard copy of the U.S. and Iraq. Many Mus- anything in his hands, and he lims feel that since the Septem- probably would not read the ber 11th incident that Muslims magazine online to the extent have been unfairly prosecuted that he used to. However, he Mission Week comes to and misrepresented. says, “All I ask is that the qual- North Park! rom November 9 through 17 North Parkers Missions,” and “Jesus vs. Other World Reli- Ravenswood Covenant Church Fwill have the opportunity to expand their gions.” If you are interested in mission work, 4900 N. Damen Ave. 784.7091 www.ravenscov.org world-vision. The Missions Leadership Coun- but don’t know how to get started, this confer- Sunday Schedule: cil is hosting Missions Week, which will in- ence is for you! For more information check 9:30 a.m. Education & Ministry clude a variety of events: out the posters and brochures around campus, Nov. 9-17 or call Suzanne Greicar (the University Minis- 10:45 Worship & Fellowship FUNDRAISING FEAST!! tries Missions Coordinator) x4987 or Kim Ministries: Check out posters around campus for the Gorsuch, x4704. Sunday, Nov. 10 Ravenswood Community Child Care Center restaurants, take a coupon from a can, and eat Come to College Life to hear what mis- AWANA and Summer Day Camp for children for Jesus! Saturday, Nov. 9 sion trips we’re taking this year! Then head Wednesday Night Basketball Outreach over to Viking Hall for the Missions Expo for Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting This conference is focused on re-ignit- more information and FREE PIZZA! English Classes for adults ing passion for the Gospel and connecting the Thursday, Nov. 14 Seniors Program faith of young people to the rest of the world. Have a heart for the world mission situa- Staff: This amazing time of prayer, worship, global tion? Want to take an awareness seminars, and workshops will equip active part right here Pastors: Bryan Kletzing, Steven Hoden participants from all over the Chicago area to on campus? Come Worship: Leslie Hodgkinson, Mary Kletzing begin making a difference in the world around to Chapel at 10:00 Youth Director: Eran Wade them. Missionaries from all over the world will a.m.to participate in Secretary: Dana Robertson be present to share their powerful messages. a Prayer for the Workshop topics will include “Preparing to Nations ceremony. Embracing Neighbors with God’s Love Serve Overseas,” “Social Justice,” “Medical

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19:00- Festival of the Arts, Anderson 8:00-19:00- “The Road” Missions 19:00- COLLEGE LIFE! Anderson Chapel 13:00- “Big Life, Big Money” Chapel Conference, Anderson Chapel, Viking Game Show, LHA Hall, Carlson Tower 14:30- Armenian Education, Nyvall Lounge 17:00-19:00- Art Exhibit: The Journy 7:45- 13:00- Trip to Chicago Food 19:30- Bonhoffer Lecture, Anderson of Ashes (the cat), Carlson Tower Depository, Sohlberg 16:00- Issa Boulos Ensemble, Anderson Chapel Gallery (ALL weekdays) 18:30- Catholic Association Chapel Eucharistic Liturgy, Isaacson Chapel 20:30- 2003 Missions Expo, Viking Hall Page 5 North Park Friday, November 8, 2002 CAMPUS Press MESA, SSA host a night of food, fun •Susannah Bagaas didn’t really have a dull mo- dimly lit Hall. Editor-in-Chief ment there.” The party’s organizers FacultyFaculty FocusFocus Indeed, despite different seemed thrilled with the party. Name: Ginny Olson hundred hungry college backgrounds, those in atten- MESA President Ashraf Al- Born: Arlington Heights, IL – students. Dancing, dance found common ground in Dajani summed up the thoughts raised in Minneapolis, MN; last Alaughing, and tables both the dancing and conversa- on everyone’s minds with his 15 years in Chicago filled with Middle Eastern and tions that were heard from all simple smiling statement, “this Job: Co-director of the Center Swedish delicacies. This was the cozy round tables in the is great!” for Youth Ministry Studies, As- Viking Hall last weekend as the sistant Professor of Youth Min- MESA and SSA held a fall istry party. Brothers wow North Park Schooling: Bethel – Undergrad The Middle Eastern and in Biblical and Theological Scandinavian Student Associa- Studies minors in Creative Writ- tions held the party last Friday audience with masterful ing and Communications. Masters – Wheaton – Educational night. Students came to sample Ministries. Currently doing PhD work at Trinity Graduate School. the Middle Eastern cuisine and guitar playing Hobbies: Swimming, Cooking, Crossword Puzzles, Skiing. Swedish desserts, stayed for the Favorite Musical Artist: dancing and raffle prizes, and • Schuyler Anderson way of their music. Bruce Cockburn experienced the culture of two Press Staff Writer The remarkable guitar What she loves about NPU: It’s a Christian Urban University very different regions of the playing- despite two sets of fin- that is welcoming to all religions. The presence of the diverse world. “The party kind of let ergio and Odair Assad gers moving faster than the community, being engulfed in a neighbourhood, and surrounded you get outside the country and stunned Anderson Chapel sound they produced- came as in families. brought a lot of people from Swith their passionate and one sound. Listeners could What she would change about NPU: Have a place where stu- different cultures together,” intimate guitar playing last Fri- hardly tell which brother was dents and faculty can sit and talk over coffee. Have more inter- said Ahkeem Waterford, ’06. day. playing what. action with the community around us. Not only were the sponsoring The brothers, masterfully The guitar players were What she did before NPU: Youth Pastor at 2 different churches groups representative of many playing classical guitars, at- amazing. Songs flowed to- including Willow Creek. Been involved with youth ministry in different groups, but a diverse tracted an audience of all ages gether yet were distinctly dif- some form for the last 20 years. turnout enhanced the unique and held their rapt attention ferent at the same time. Their Favorite Cartoon: The Tick mood of the event. throughout the duration of the music transcended the simple Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things Britta Hamberg, ’05, said performance. category of music and one through Christ who strengthens me.” she had a wonderful time. “I The simply set stage fea- could not help but stand and Favorite thing about Chicago: There is always an adventure, hope more people will consider tured the Assad brothers, un- clap as vigorously as hands always an area to be explored. I love the diverse restaurants, the attending the next time there’s amped and unhyped- the mu- were allowed to clap when the neighborhoods… an event like this-it was so fun sic spoke for itself. Despite the opportunity arose. Favorite memory of NPU: Experiencing the Sankofa Journey but also a great learning expe- large crowd, the concert had an with students. rience about other cultures.” extraordinary sense of inti- Favorite cereal: Captain Crunch “It was a good chance to macy. Listeners were treated to Future Plans: Continuing her research on the role of adoles- see some of the dishes people a deeply personal concert, and cents in civil disobedience movements. in other countries eat,” the incredible playing of the First Car: T1000 – a Chevette knockoff. Waterford said. “I had a great Assads was captivating both for First Pet: A Turtle named Fred. time, the food was good and we their incredible talents and the • compiled by Sherri Hendrickson had a good time dancing. I fact that they did not get in the

Dr. Myers, I am writing this in tears and I hope you can offer some words of Ask Dr. encouragement. Yesterday [Tuesday] I got a test back in one of my Gangs volvement if he could escape a classes and I got my first B ever. I am devastated. I called my mom continued from page 1 beating or worse. Instead of right away and told her about it, and she told me that life would go on, saying, ‘nobody’ or ‘I’m not in Myers and one B on a test doesn’t make it impossible to get an A in the class. whether someone who wears a gang’, Washington always My dad just told me I needed to “get serious.” I’m worried about my ‘the colors’ of another gang is answers ‘Jesus.’ The reaction is future. Until now I had earned all A’s, and now my streak is over. indeed a member of an oppos- usually something to the effect What can I do to get this Big, Bad B off my mind? Sincerely, ing gang, he looks for further of “oh, church people.” So far, Curve Buster indicators. These include such he says, it has worked every Dear Buster, things as a tilted hat, flashing time, and the gang members Wow. I’m sorry to hear about the bad news. A B, huh? Well your mom is wrong. See, of gang signs, and a nervous re- loose interest in him as a po- you’re here to get an education, not to party, not to meet new people, not to find a wife or sip action. Without such indicators, tential challenger. recreationally from a Nalgene bottle, not to play “grabass” as it were… Your dad is right. the gang member will usually It is clear that the inci- You are here to learn. What were you doing the month before this test? Were you sleeping not interpret a person as a dents near campus this fall have in? Were you relaxing on the weekends? Were you skimming material instead of reading it threat. Therefore, it really does impacted the North Park com- thoroughly? Watching a little too much Telemundo? The damage is irreparable. You’ve not matter what colors one munity; one could clearly see marred your academic career. chooses to wear. this in the showing of support I imagine you’re thinking something along the lines of, “But Dr. Myers, it’s only one B. David Washington, from at the vigil for the little girl who All of my friends get B’s all the time.” Yeah. Maybe so, but you’re not them, are you? Your the Ministry of Salem Baptist was shot at Albany Avenue. Ripken-esque streak of all-A’s was more of a curse than anything else. People expect you to Church, provides yet another Several programs at NPU are get A’s all the time now. You getting a B is like a legitimate safety tip, something that he now interested in discovering winning season for the Bears. Doesn’t happen. has successfully used in the what North Park’s role should Your mom is wrong. When your friends get B’s their lives course of his ministry to gang be in relation to the problem of will go on. Yours is over. I mean seriously over. Sorry to take members. Gang members have gangs. Students who have any the jelly out of your doughnut, but you should probably quit often aggressively confronted questions, or wish to offer their school. That’s what I would do. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY him and those in his ministry input, suggestions, and reac- can pull himself out of a pit as deep as yours, my driving-down- with the question of “who are tions are urged to contact Ginny the-road-to-self-destruction-friend. But good luck. You’re go- you with?” Washington knows Olson of the Center for Youth ing to need it. Sincerely, that even a real gang member Ministry Studies at Dr. Myers would likely deny any gang in- [email protected].

Tuesday, November 12 Wednesday, November 13 Thursday, November 14 Friday, November 15

10:00- Chapel, Anderson Chapel 15:30- Kermit Zarley Lecture, 10:00- “Prayer for the Nations” LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM Anderson Chapel Chapel, Anderson Chapel SEMESTER-LONG CLASSES EAT FOR THE FUNDRAISING FEAST THIS WEEK! FIND COUPONS AT DORM 20:00- Film Forum- Waking Life, 15:30- Kermit Zarley Lecture, 19:30- Orchestra Concert, Anderson DESKS, BULLETIN BOARDS, AND LHA Anderson Chapel Chapel OTHER RANDOM LOCATIONS! Page 6 North Park Friday, November 8, 2002 PULSE Press

“Bethshiba,” and “Age of Wis- I left the exhibit feeling I had Growing up Greek dom” were two that stuck out reconnected to Greece and my to me as holding a particularly own cultural history. rounded view of women. The exhibit runs through I would deeply recom- January 31, 2003. Stop by the •Christine Villas spiritual. accurate print featuring a mend people go to this exhibit. Hellenic Museum and Cultural Press Staff Writer Philippidis went on to flower-filled windowsill took I found it enriching and incred- Center at 168 N. Michigan describe her work as belonging me back to my trip. Another ible to see her ties to her cul- Ave., 4th Floor. Red Line to rowing Up Greek: A to four themes: The Odyssey work in this category, “Play a tural roots and the stories Lake. Log onto Long Way From Ath Series; Traditional themes; the Little Bouzouki” accomplished clearly threaded through the art, www.hellenicmuseum.org for Gens” is the newest art religious themes; and the the same; its reflections of the each one rich and provocative. more info. exhibit at the Hellenic Museum Women’s Wall. Here is a brief festive, musical Greeks I en- and Cultural Center. An inter- overview of my interpretation countered also seemed appre- A Festival of the Arts view with the artist, Evangelina of her works. ciative of the Greek heritage Philippidis shed some light on The Odyssey Series: and experience Philippidis re- her thoughts regarding the ex- These reflect much of the an- turns to so strongly in her art. hibit: cient history of Greece. Not Religious Themes: As NPPress: How long have surprisingly, references to vari- mentioned in the interview, you been doing this? ous scenes from Homer’s “Od- many of Philippidis’ works Evangelina Philippidis: yssey” are found in many of the possessed strongly religious or •Jennifer Pope ety in Chicago, is committed to 15 years. I started in advertis- works, including the passion- spiritual themes. Two paintings inclusiveness in its member- ing with pencil sketches. ate “Odyssey Book 2, Ship- in particular, “Oh Cypress,” n Friday night, Novem ship, music, and mission. This NP: Do you have a favor- wrecked in Lustrous Calypso’s and “Sagapo” expressed a spiri- ber 8, the North Park commitment is expressed ite piece? Arms.” The works are success- tual motif. The latter involved OInstitutes will host a through the involvement of EP: Each piece is done ful in their expressive illustra- the warmth of the Greek people Festival of the Arts, showcas- people of various races, faith with a specific story. Every tions of the Epic Poem. The while the former depicted ex- ing ways in which people uti- perspectives, economic back- work has a story; we are story- works in this category were isting conflicts between two lize art to live lives of faith and grounds, sexual orientations, tellers. The Parthena Maria, reminiscent of fables of ancient races. Another strongly reli- justice in the city. This free and political affiliations. The however, is very dear to me Greece, and Philippidis seems gious work, aptly titled “Justice event will take place in North choir’s repertoire includes mu- because of the connection with to appreciate her heritage from God and Man” reflected Park’s Anderson Chapel, on the sic from many traditions and my mother. through them. her belief of both God and man corner of Spaulding and Foster, cultures, including: classical, NP: I see that you have a Traditional Themes: I re- as administrators of justice. from 7-10 pm. We are excited folk, contemporary hymns, lot of religious images in your lated quite personally to these The Women’s Wall: This to have committed participa- show tunes, spirituals, gospel works. Do you still hold to your works. Having just been to final group of works depicted tion from the Community Re- and songs that were born out of upbringing? Rhodes in October, Philippidis’ historical women, women’s newal Chorus, Tim Lowly (a the resistance and struggles of EP: Well, I wouldn’t call “Windows of Rhodes” clearly experiences and the honor of painter and North Park art pro- oppressed people. Founded in myself religious, but I am very resonated with me. The eerily women (especially the elderly). fessor), the dance troupe from 1970, the chorus is among the Trinity United Church of few community musical groups Christ, Les Williamson (pastor in the U.S. whose diversity Crossword at Holy Family Lutheran truly reflects the face of urban Church in Chicago and rap- America. poet), Bob Hostetter (North The Tangeni Dance Park Professor of Communica- Troup, under the direction of tion Arts and filmmaker) and Mr. Anthony Hollins, is an ac- Glen McCarthy (a hip-hop art- claimed ministry of Trinity ist from North Park’s admis- United Church of Christ on sions office). Chicago’s south side, a congre- The Community Re- gation that seeks to be an agent newal Chorus, sponsored by of liberation for all of God’s the Community Renewal Soci- family. NewNew inin thethe NeighborhoodNeighborhood y definition, a Chicago neighborhood filled with kebab neighborhood is an area joints in practically every other Bwhere you can live, storefront, it’s often hard to work, shop, eat, go to the doc- know what one to frequent. So tor, and ride the CTA. Albany why not give the newcomers a Park is no exception. You can go? AL-AMEER, at 4821 N. get everything you need, just Kedzie is in the old Jaffer store- minutes from campus. Here are front in the MJB Plaza. Now a few local updates: under new management with a SUPERMARKETS: Ev- new name to boot, Al-Ameer www.crosswordsite.com eryone needs to buy groceries, has better decorating, a re- right? The newest Albany Park vamped menu, and rumor has Across Down addition in this category is AL- it they have the best shawerma 7. Devastating weapon (1-4) 1. Fake FARAT MEAT MARKET, at around. (Just wait to try it after 9. Avoided 2. Mouselike rodent 4909 N. Kedzie in the Galilee Daley’s Dumpster Patrol rein- 12. Fossil fuel 3. Sanded Plaza (NE corner of Kedzie and states their license.) 13. Prima donna 4. Indian capital Ainslie). It’s more than just a The newest kid on the 14. Poor performer 5. California city meat market, it’s a complete block is LUXOR CAFÉ, who 15. Downwind 6. Embankments supermarket. just celebrated its grand open- 16. Stench 8. Scouts founder (5-6) Not new to the scene, but ing on November 2nd. Located 17. One who kills by mob action 10. Branches out sporting a brand new look, is at 3246 W. Lawrence, Luxor 18. Spoils 11. Depressing ANDY’S FRUIT RANCH, on Café offers Middle Eastern cui- 20. Snug 12. Reject the east side of Kedzie just sine in a sit-down atmosphere. 22. Fortified wine 19. Kneecap south of Lawrence. Many of We’re lucky to live in 25. Stare with the mouth open 20. Expensive fish food you are familiar with Andy’s such a diverse and interesting 27. Repair 21. Ranch great produce, but be sure to neighborhood. Whether it’s 28. Too heedful (4-9)30. Ill temper 23. Concentrates check out their new building tires or tacos, flu shots or 31. Last characters 24. Choppers (the old one’s totally gone!) and falafel, it’s all here in Albany 32. Remuneration 25. Lumps all their expanded supermarket Park. 33. Smallest 26. Persists offerings. Do your part – patronize 29. Russian emperor DINING OUT: In a your local establishments. Page 7 North Park Friday, November 8, 2002 PULSE Press GetGet Cultured:Cultured: PULSE CALENDAR 11/8 friday UkrainianUkrainian ChicagoChicago Polish Film Festival Arts (Kimball Bus #82 south •Sarah Miller the years before WWI, in the 8020. It’s a good, simple way www.pffamerica.com is the to Belmont, take the Blue Line Pulse Editor 1920s, and between 1945 and to introduce yourself to the place to find shows and times to Division, walk south on 1950, seeking po- Ukraiane and for such a great festival here Milwaukee). Enjoy great krainian Village, pos litical refuge, and its history, in Chicago! I love it!!! Shows comedies, dramas, and sible Chicago’s smallest included many culture, and are at the Gateway Theater at documentaries in Polish (yes, professionals. Uneighborhood, is also people. Also the Copernicus Center with subtitles to help out us the most ethnically concen- One of the noteworthy is (Lawrence Bus #81 west to Polish wannabees). Tickets trated. While its up-and-com- best ways to deter- the Ukrainian run from $7-$9 and believe ing with trendy restaurants and mine a neighbor- Institute of 5200 W) and at the Gallery me, it’s a good time! nice new condos, the Ukrainian hood is to look at Modern Art, Theater at the Society for the Old Chicago still reigns su- its churches. In my 2320 W. Chi- preme. opinion, Ukrainian cago, 773- 11/9 saturday Ukrainian Village is de- Village is home to 227-5522. flagship store decks out the fined by Division (1200 N) to some of Chicago’s As for Polish Film Festival window displays for the the North, Chicago (800 N) to most beautiful shopping and See Friday Listing. the South, Damen (2000 W) to churches. Be sure eating, most holidays. And it opens tonight! the East, and Western (2400 W) to see Saints places are 111 N. State, Red Line to to the West. Like every Chicago Volodymyr and along Chi- Field’s Windows Washington. FREE! Keep up neighborhood, the boundaries Olha Church and cago, with a If you’re from around here, it’s the Chicago tradition. Check are not set in stone. Ukrainian Cultural Center at few on West- quite likely you used to go see out Carson’s windows, too, Village is best reached by bus; Oakley and Supe- ern. Stop by Marshall Field’s windows just down the street at 1 S. the Western, Damen, and Chi- rior. I have a friend that lives Ukrainian American Publish- around Christmastime. Their State. cago buses are the most conve- right across the street. Having ing Co., 2315 W. Chicago and nient, and they all connect with a view of this amazing edifice Delta Import Company, 2242 11/10 sunday the Brown Line. from your front porch, you W. Chicago for Ukrainian Ukrainian immigration to could swear you were in the book, gifts, and more. Enjoy Polish Film Festival The Brew & View is located Chicago began in the 1870s. Ukraine (well, I’ve never been Ukrainian culinary delights at See Friday Listing. at 3145 N. Sheffield, just west While a small group settled in there. But I like to think it looks Sak’s Ukrainian Village Res- of the Belmont stop. $5 for all like that). St. taurant, 2301 W. Chicago, 773- movies and a rowdy crowd. Nicholas Ukrai- 292-1000. Don’t let the taxi- Brew & View 8pm “Spider-Man” Remember, 21 to brew, 18 to nian Catholic Ca- dermy in the bar scare you view. Make sure to bring thedral is just away, a hearty meal starting 10pm “Austin Powers III” government ID! down the street at with borscht is to be found, al- Oakley and Rice, though I’m sure a few words of monday - Veteran’s Day and is adorned Ukrainian couldn’t hurt here. 11/11 with an amaz- Another place to try is Old Polish Film Festival ingly beautiful Lviv, a Ukrainian buffet restau- and Dearborn, Red Line to mural. When the rant at 2228 W. Chicago, 773- See Friday Listing. Washington. sun shines on the 772-7250. gold, it’s a sight to Ukrainian Village is a Veteran’s Day Veteran’s Day Parade Packingtown on the South Side, see. welcoming neighborhood with Observance Starting at 43rd and King Dr. most called the Near North No trip to Ukrainian Vil- a good residential and commer- and ending at 35th and King Side home. They came in large lage is complete without a visit cial mix. Discover it for your- Show your respect for Dr. at the Victory Statue. numbers over the years, in 1873 to the Ukrainian National Mu- self – go get cultured! America’s veterans at Daley escaping the Czarist regime, in seum, 721 N. Oakley, 773-421- Plaza today from 9:30am to 9:30am to 11:30am. 11:30am where they will be 1. The Santa Clause 2 Now Showing... presenting the Daley Plaza Brew & View 2. The Ring Eternal Flame. At Washington See Sunday Listing. 3. I Spy 6. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 11/12 tuesday 4. jackass: the movie 7. Sweet Home Alabama 5.Ghost Ship 8. Punch-Drink Love Opening Polish Film Festival It’s so good! Plus, theMuseum 9. Red Dragon This Week: See Friday Listing. Store is stocked with great Swedish Christmas items - get 10. Brown Sugar Femme Fatale a head start on your shopping! 8 Mile Swedish American Open 10am to 4pm. At 5211 Museum N. Clark, Foster Bus #92 east It’s the second Tuesday of the to Clark. Concert Line month! FREE day at the Swedish American Museum. Date Concert Venue Cost Brew & View See their current art exhibit 11/8 The Ataris Metro $13.50 See Sunday Listing. 11/9 Box Car Racer Aragon Ballroom $21 “They Yearned for America”. 11/10 Sigur Ros Feat. Amina Riviera Theatre $22 wednesday 11/15 Tony Bennett Paramount Arts Centre $29.50-$59.50 11/13 11/15 Newsboys Odeum Exop Center $19.50-$25 Polish Film Festival for $5 donation. From 8:30pm 11/15 Seven Nations Martyr’s $12-$15 to 10pm at the Old Town 11/16 John Mayer UIC Pavilion $30 See Friday Listing. School of Folk Music. 4544 N. 11/18 Guns N’ Roses Allstate Arena $35-$65 Lincoln Ave. Brown Line to 11/21 Michael W. Smith Peoria Civic Centre $25 La Peña - Pan American Western; walk south. 11/23 The Wallflowers House of Blues $20 11/24 The Righteous Brothers Star Plaza Theatre $33 Night with Sol y Canto 11/27 Ben Folds and a Piano Vic Theatre $25 Live music, dancing, Brew & View 11/29 Tori Amos Chicago Theatre $32-$42 empanadas and cash bar. All See Sunday Listing. 11/29 Korn Aragon Ballroom $39.50 11/29 India.Arie Auditorium Theatre $30-$50 11/14 thursday 11/30 Nappy Roots House of Blues $23.50 See Friday Listing. 12/1 Saves the Day Congress Theatre $15 Polish Film Festival 12/1 Sneaker Pimps Double Door $10 Need directions? Check out www.transitchicago.com 12/2 Nickel Creek Vic Theatre $23.50 12/6 Better Then Ezra House of Blues $20 Need more ideas? Check out www.metromix.com 12/8 Boys Choir of Harlem Symphony Center $18.49 Page 8 North Park Friday, November 8, 2002 SPORTS Press For a youth league base- So you think T ball coach, what could be worse than going 0-15? you’re smart? H Ask Rodney Carroll. Soon What NBA team lost the first 2 games of a final series after Carroll guided the and came back to win 4 straight for the title? I Brunswick (Ohio) Cobras A) Houston Rockets C) Portland Trail Blazers to a winless season in B) New Jersey Nets D) Miami Heat S 1999, a summons arrived, Answer to last week’s question: informing him that he was B) Detroit Red Wings being sued for $2,000 by the father of his catcher. Photo Courtesy Dan Carlson http://www.coolquiz.com/ W The complaint? Poor The Vikings put forth a strong effort for their final game against coaching. Carroll’s University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Saturday. Despite their E incompetence, the suit drive the women’s team did not meet their goal of breaking the claimed, cost the team a school’s record of winning 10 regular season games. They had AthleteAthlete E trip to a tournament in an excellent season, though, managing to at least tie the record. AthleteAthlete AthleteAthlete Florida. If that sounds like Saturday the Vikings struggled to match up against the fierce an isolated case of a Whitewater offense, losing 3-0. Katie Rose and Mallory Nelson K litigious sports dad, it both played intense defense. Marit Johnson also contributed ofofofof thethethethe weekweekweekweek isn’t. A surprising number during the game with some great attempts at goals. of coaches are being taken to court for matters I involving game plans, North Park soccer lineups, teaching and all N the other things that they normally do. A group that finishes season with a studies sports-related lawsuits in North America, tie physical game which saw 4 S From the Gym to the Jury, yellow cards awarded. reports that more than •Scott Hanson The Men’s Team had a P 1,300 suits involving high Press Staff Writer very successful season in which school and youth sports have been filed in the last they finished 9-6-3, emerging Photo courtesy James Kluckhohn O good sized crowd of as one of the best teams in the five years, a jump of about North Park students and CCIW, barely missing out on Grace Conrad R 35% from the previous Asupporters braved the making conference tourna- five-year period. cold air this past Saturday to ment. They never lost a game Grace ran an outstanding race Saturday with a time watch the Men’s Soccer team by more than two goals, and of 24:05. This is the best 6k time the school has T http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/ play their final game of the had several blow out victories. seen and has also earned her All-Conference hon- si_online/scorecard/news/2002/ year, against the War Hawks of The 2002 season also saw an ors. S 11/05/sc/ the University of Wisconsin- injection of a solid group of Whitewater. The Vikings young talent, including several battled hard and came up with freshman starters. Next year the SPORTSROUND-UP a 0-0 double overtime tie Viking will look to make up for against the War Hawks. the graduation of three of the Whitewater came in to the squad’s leading point scorer’s Volleyball varsity team at the meet, the women did well th game ranked 6 in the region with the return of 7 starters and The Vikings opened the month of November considering their limited collegiate experience. with a record of 14-4-0. Once the deep bench of this year’s by traveling to the Elmhurst Invitational to take Each member managed a new personal record again the Vikings played a very team. on Bethel College in the first match of the day. on a very challenging course. Grace Conrad The Vikings lost to Bethel in three games by stepped up by receiving All-Conference hon- the scores of 16-30, 23-30, and 21-30. Lindsay ors, the 3rd year in a row the women’s team has Reh had 6 kills for the Vikings. Amanda an All-Conference individual. Klufetos had 19 digs and Kristin Bortoli re- corded 21 assists. The Vikings lost a close Men’s Cross Country match to Marian College in the second match The CCIW Championships was the best per- of the day on Friday. North Park defeated formance by the Men’s Cross Country team all Marian in the first game 30-23 and then dropped year. Their placement of 8th does not reflect the next three games by the scores of 13-30, the great improvements the men have made this 17-30, and 29-31. Both Reh and Darcy Enders season. All of their runners had times under turned in solid performances at the net with 10 30:00 which has not been accomplished for kills each. Klufetos totaled 30 digs and Bortoli many years. Even with their top runner, Chris had 34 assists and 15 digs in the match against Gruenwald, out with a foot injury the team Marian. The Vikings defeated Maranatha in an managed to finish strong. All but one of the exciting five game match to finish in third place runners set a new personal record on the very Photo Courtesy Lindsey Post in pool play at Elmhurst. North Park took the challenging course in Naperville. What’s North Park’s latest craze? No, its not Ultimate Frisbee or even Crew. Its four-square! Every Tuesday night North first two games 30-27 and 30-19 before drop- Parkers and kids from the neighborhood have been meeting ping the next two 26-30 and 27-30. The final Football between Magnuson and Burgh to recapture those good old days deciding game went to the Vikings by the score North Park was defeated by Millikin 72-0 last on the playground. Here four-square regular Mark Franzen is of 18-16. Three Vikings had double digit kills; Saturday. The Millikin offense, despite con- having a ball. Shannon Zoll and Lauren Krueger both had 11 servative play late in the game, proved able to kills, and Amanda Phoenix had 10 kills. Five score at will on the Vikings. The Vikings fall Closer than a Bears game... Vikings had double digit digs: Klufetos with to 1-7 for the year, and Millikin improves to 6- (or at least cheaper) 20 digs, Shari Marcukaitis with 19 digs, Bortoli 2. The disappointing loss managed to make with 17 digs, Krueger with 11 digs, and Jenni- national news as the Obscure College Score of fer Williams with 10 digs. The Vikings came the Week by ESPN. 11/8 Volleyball at CCIW Tournament at out strong and defeated Franklin in game one Carthage, TBA by the score of 30-25. The next three games Intramural Football went to Franklin by the scores of 30-21, 30-13, This week saw the conclusion of IM football 11/9 Football at home, 1pm (this game is and 30-18. Phoenix contributed 12 kills and with championship games for both the men’s Klufetos added 20 digs. Klufetos totaled 89 and women’s leagues. Winning for their 7th against Wheaton so come on out and digs with a 5.56 digs per game average at the year was the men’s team, the Cavemen. This support those Vikes!) Elmhurst Invitational. For her efforts, she was team has a legacy of being passed down named to the All-Tournament Team. throughout the years as a force to be reckoned Volleyball at CCIW Tournament at with. The women’s team, the Caucasian Inva- Carthage, TBA Women’s Cross Country sion + 1 Asian, has come away with their sec- Last Saturday the Women’s Cross Country team ond championship after being formed by fresh- 11/10 Ultimate Frisbee at home, 2:30pm ran hard at the CCIW Championships in men last year. The team has high hopes of be- (this game is against Wheaton too!) Naperville, placing 7th. Being the youngest coming the women’s league legacy.