Vol. 87, Issue 15, Friday, February 9th, 2007

Love , Dating, and Relationships pg. 5 NPU Celebrates Black History Month pg. 2 February 14th Specials pg. 4 2 Campus News 2 NPU Celebrates SarahChristmas Perry in Palestine Black History Campus News Editor Sarah Perry hristmas has passed and the season lamb. They visited the village clergy of all Campus News Editor Cof L-O-V-E is here. The Christ- religions to ask for names of needy fami- e have heard of Rosa Parks and mas story of two students’ love for their lies. On December 23rd and 24th Enas, WDr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but hometown, however, is worth telling Anis, and some friends visited 240 chil- the role these individuals played are only year-round. Anis Said and his sister dren, widows, and families, both Muslim part of Black History. February is Black Enas, both NPU students, had an em- and Christian. Good company was gift History Month, and North Park is host- powering winter break. Three weeks be- enough for the people. Widows were ing a series of events to celebrate Black fore break began, the Palestine natives thrilled to see someone wishing them a History. came up with the idea for “Christmas in Merry Christmas, even before they knew The busy month began on Febru- Palestine,” a MESA event that became about the gifts. ary 1st as Dr. Rupe Simms spoke about a moving experience for everyone in- The power of this project affected Barack Obama and whether or not volved. more than just Anis, Enas, and the gift America is ready for a black president. The original idea was to raise money recipients. Zababdeh’s mayor sent a let- Last Sunday about fifteen students vis- so Anis and Enas could buy Christmas ter of thanks to President Parkyn. Even ited Salem Baptist Church in Chicago. gifts for under-privileged children in Lourine, Anis’s and Enas’s six-year-old This Wednesday celebrated Black His- their home village, Zababdeh. The fund- sister, got into the spirit. “She wanted to tory Month as Rev. Harvey Carey spoke raising began as MESA and CMES see the list. We said, ‘You can’t read!’ and in Anderson Chapel. members asked their friends to donate. she said, ‘I don’t care, I want to make sure More empowering activities and The group approached various college my (needy) friends’ names are there,’” guests are on the way. This Thursday, Feb- groups like Student Association. Many says Anis. Ironically, Anis had forgotten ruary 15th, Bishop Adonijah Okechuku religious organizations helped as well, to add them to the list. Lourine insisted Ogbonnaya, Ph.D., will be visiting NPU including Jewish synagogues, Mus- upon helping her siblings deliver their for a night of Spoken Word. The Bishop lim mosques, Christian churches, and gifts. has ministered to over 25 countries, and Women in Black, a neighborhood Jew- The impact this experience had on is the founder and president of Kohanim ish women’s group. Nearly $5000 was Enas and Anis will stay with them for Kingdom Empowerment Ministries, a raised. a long time. This story can remind us group that works with churches around When they returned to Zababdeh, how to love, regardless of political is- the world. Bishop Ogbonnaya is cer- Anis and Enas bought gifts from local sues. “People don’t hear about Americans tainly an anticipated guest. Students are stores, supporting the economy. The gifts helping in the Middle East,” says Anis. encouraged to come to ARA at 5:00 PM included toys, canned milk, sweets, and “This shows a different message.” to hear him speak. A Students Awards Dinner will be held on Wednesday, February 22nd in ARA at 5:30 PM. Dr. Robert Westley will be speaking. Another highlight of Black History Month will be an entertaining, competi- tive Knowledge Bowl on February 26th in Hamming Hall at 8:00 PM. Students will be asked questions relating to Black History. “It will be fun to find out how much students know about Black his- tory, and how much they can learn,” says Viveca Poinsette, Chief Certification Officer and Program Advisor. Black History Month is a chance for North Park students to celebrate and spread awareness of the strength and perseverance of a prominent people im- portant to our campus. All students are Photo credit: Anis Said encouraged to join the celebration. For more information, contact Ms. Poinsette A Muslim mother and her family with the North Park Santa at [email protected]. 3 Local/World News 3

Global Trips: NP Students Expand Their World Nat Fondell World News Editor ne of the greatest oppor- of not being able to go on the trip Otunities that college students at all, after travel to Thailand was are given is the freedom to travel. suspended until 8:00 AM the day This time is a brief window of life they left due to political unrest in which you are given the money, and garbage can bombs. the time, and a wide-eyed view of “We had to call Carl Balsam the world that has sent so many and get him to call his CIA students backpacking through contact before NP would let us Europe. go,” said team leader Mollie Nye. Over Christmas break, almost -Mississippi- 50 North Park students used that The sixteen North Parkers opportunity to not only expand that went to Biloxi, Mississippi, their perspective, but to help make also worked with Habitat for a difference, whether small or large, Humanity. One of the most in the lives of people on both sides of the North Park students teach Thai kids “the pound.” rewarding parts of their trip was spending world. This winter, the North Park Global time with locals, being amazed at how Partnerships program helped sponsor from New Orleans. When they weren’t thankful they were for their own safety and trips of service and support to Thailand, building houses, they spoke with locals, one the few items that they were left with after Mississippi and New Orleans. of whom told them that “Bourbon Street the hurricane. They were able to accomplish -New Orleans- has gotten more immoral because they want much more than their supervisors expected. Over winter break, North Park sent two to attract tourists...” The GP program hopes to send many teams into areas devastated by Hurricane -Thailand- more trips over spring break, and is thankful Katrina to build new homes through For the second time, North Park sent for your support and prayer. Habitat for Humanity. The 20 member New a trip to the city of Bangkok, Thailand. Orleans team actually stayed in the town of Working through Youth With A Mission Mandevill, Louisiana, right across the lake (YWAM) the eleven-member team spent time with the Pattaya Slum Ministry, which is a group of women from the slums who gather to learn English and make homemade cards. The group also spent time with street children, playing and worshipping with them. One of the most difficult things that the Thailand team faced was the possibility The women of Mississippi. She’d Prefer an Astronaut... Ally Burns Staff Writer love triangle that ends in attempted Houston to find Shipman, who was to Students working in New Orleans Amurder? This might sound like be landing at the Orlando International another soap opera plot, but it actually Airport. Wanted! happened among NASA astronauts. Lisa The police report said that Nowak, Donation Items for the 2007 Global Nowak, a Navy Captain for NASA, was once at the airport, confronted and attacked Partnerships Auction! ordered release Tuesday on an additional Shipman with pepper spray while Shipman ...apartment movie night, apartment/dorm cleaning, $10,000 bond for an attempted murder was in her car. Shipman drove away and cookies for a month, gas money for two weeks, din- charge. located police, who found Nowak at a bus ner for four, Saturday morning breakfast...any and Nowak, 43 years old and a married stop. They also found a carbon dioxide- all goods or services that you want to donate for mother of three, was involved “in a powered BB pistol in a nearby trash can, which other people would pay money! relationship” with Navy Commander Bill and a number of objects in Nowak’s car, Be Creative! Oefelein, as was Air Force Captain Colleen including a new steel mallet, a new folding For more info, visit www.missionsauction. Shipman. When Nowak found Shipman’s knife with a 4-inch blade, 3 to 4 feet of com. Deadline for Donations: 2/14/2007 flight plans on Oefelein’s computer, she rubber tubing, several large plastic garbage drove 1,000 miles from her home in bags and about $600 in cash. -CNN.com 4 Pulse 4

Valentine’s Day is for Singles The Food of Love Havalyn Nesler hocolate is the candy of the season, Pulse Editor Cand fondue parties are always in a l e n t i n e ’s Do You Love Your Neighbor? order. If you have a hankering to go out, VDay is a This musical chairs type game has bring your friends to a chocolate café. holiday of hearts taken many forms, but this one is There are two right off of the Armitage and lovers and particularly appropriate for the day stop: “Ethel’s” and “Vosges.” Michigan romance. If of love. All but one person sits Ave. has a wealth of sweet stops, including you’re single like in chairs arranged in a circle. The the previously reviewed “Ghirardelli Ice me however, that person standing in the middle asks Cream Parlor.” Also further down, at can spell certain someone in the circle “Do you love Vosgeschocolate.com 320 N. Michigan social doom when your neighbor?” The person selected is “Moonstruck many friends go then has to state “No.” at which Café” specializing out two by two. point everyone has to change seats in chocolate The fact is that Photo Credit: sxc.hu QUICKLY. If they aren’t quick truffels and single people have enough, the person in the middle offering such Is this your heart? just as much right to may slip into one of the vacated treats as chocolate enjoy life’s romance as the couples do seats, making the unseated neighbor chai. and even for couples a romantic night “it.” The chosen person may instead out isn’t the only way to celebrate. answer, “Yes, I love my neighbor, except St. Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day was a Roman holiday those who (fill in the blank....are wearing Massacre converted by the Christians, as so many blue, or have brown hair, or play tennis, Mark Roosien of our holidays once were. Renamed etc.) Everyone who fits the description Press Writer (for example, is wearing after St. Valentine, it hasn’t really been n February 14, 1929, while Chicago’s blue) has to jump up for the rest of us until the Victorians normal, law-abiding citizens and change seats, while O popularized it during the late 1800’s were celebrating a day of love, secretly the person in the middle and started many of the traditions that drinking lilac wine in their homes and tries to steal one. The hang on today. Consider throwing a V- speakeasies, Al “Scarface” Capone and person left standing has day bash with your own circle of friends. his South Side Italian gang were up to no to ask another person Here is a suggestion for you to game it up good. Namely, killin’. As seven members if he/she loves his/her Victorian style from SeedsofKnowledge. of George “Bugs” Moran’s North Side neighbor, beginning a com: Irish/German gang were lined up against new round. All better! the outside wall the S-M-C Cartage Company’s garage in Lincoln Park, five The Language of Flowers members of Capone’s gang, two dressed uying flowers for your friends and Rose(Black)-Death as police officers, gunned them down with Bloved ones? The Victorians believed Spiderflower-Elope with me Thompson submachine guns. Apparently, that flowers could communicate certain Tulip(general)-Fame,charity; perfect the massacre was planned by Jack messages. Make sure you make your lover “Machine Gun” McGurn to eliminate meaning known by sending the right Violet(white)-Let’s take a chance on Moran, whose gang had attempted message: happiness (unsuccessfully) to kill McGurn in Lily (orange) - Hatred Viscaria- Will you a telephone booth a month earlier. Lily (white) - Virginity; dance with me? Capone’s influence was so strong at the purity; majesty; it’s Baby’sBreath - time, that as a dying Frank “Tight Lips” heavenly to be with you Everlasting Love Gusenberg, member of Moran’s gang, Orchid-Love; beauty; Carnation (solid was asked who shot him, he cryptically refinement; beautiful color) -Yes replied, “Nobody shot me.” Subsequently lady; Chinese symbol Carnation (striped)- after the incident, Capone gained control for many children No; refusal; sorry I of the North Side bootlegging market as Primrose (evening)- can’t be with you; wish the remainder of Moran’s gang faded Inconstancy I could be with you into obscurity. So if you feel like making Rose (general)(Red)- Carnation (yellow) - things real awkward with your honey Love; I love you Rejection; disdain next week on Valentine’s Day, walk by R o s e ( Y e l l o w ) - the site of the Massacre (now a nursing Friendship; jealousy; try Find even more at home) and effectively kill the mood. Photo Credit: sxc.hu to care Pioneerthinking.com Source: Wikipedia 5 Press Feature Report 5 Ring by Spring? Don’t Count on It. Lauren Moser Stephen Reimers Feature Reporter Valentine’s day is upon us. We decided Feature Reporter las, my senior year has come and I to take a big step and give you some s part of a larger brethren, I con- Athink it’s fair to say I’ve learned a few Afess these thoughts of my own. things about love at North Park. While information in our “how-to” about love Misogynistic idioms be forgiven, for I some complain it’s hard to find a guy on at North Park. Enjoy! write only what I’ve known. campus (with the 2:1 girl to guy ratio), I During my senior year of high say that if anything, it’s the school I clearly remember limitation of guys, along with sitting in the basement of the expected structure of rela- my church listening to rep- tionships, that makes a North resentatives of North Park Park relationship nearly im- promote the university. As possible to sustain. they proudly informed my Call me bitter, unin- group of the 2:1 girl to guy formed, cold, or what have ratio at North Park, I re- you, but at this point it’s not member picturing a flowery hard to see why a girl can feel, land concentrated with lone- oh, well, left with little choice ly single women who blush when it comes to the selec- and giggle each time a guy tion of guys. While half of the would say hi to them. guys seem to be living out their Oh, how reality hit me glory days by running through hard. Reality, in fact, pushes campus naked as if they have me to defend my fellow guys never had an ounce of free- in saying that being a single dom until now; the others, as male here is no walk in The Stephen will explain, are sitting and waiting Park. I’ve heard girls complain loudly (Lau- for the girls to run after them. Hotspots to Meet Others ren) of the 2:1 girl to guy ratio saying that it So, lets say, one does find themselves in is nearly impossible to find a quality guy at the rare occasion of finding an out-of-the- 1. Java Haus: After curfew North Park. I don’t buy that for a second. ordinary North Park boy, chances may still I know plenty of really quality single guys be that they are still done for. After finding 2. Green space: April - here who would not be opposed to entering love as a freshman (of course in the first se- October into a relationship. The problem, as many mester, or after one returns from Christmas 3. Anderson Smokers guys have told me, is that too many woman break having broken up with the high school are looking for the “bad boy”. sweetheart), a average North Park couple will Circle: All year long As someone once told me, “The prob- have a typical relationship that will go strong 4. Burgh Steps: Two years lem with girls here is that they are either until senior year hits. ‘meh’ or taken.” Though his words may be As if senior year isn’t stressful enough, se- ago a bit harsh, his opinion is shared by many niors somehow decide to bring it upon them- 5. Study Abroad in Sweden here. “It frustrates me,” says another poor selves to stress over their romantic future. This 6. ARA unfortunate soul, “because girls here are ei- ordinarily happens in the beginning of the ther creepy, engaged [thanks Facebook for school year as those, who have been without revealing this annoying fact], or not inter- relationship, rush to jump on the boat; hence Solutions to Singleness ested in entering into a relationship.” the increase in our graph. 1. Join North Park Single’s In the interest of fairness, I will admit Now there are those who have been hold- that North Park has provided many guys ing on strong. As spring time rolls around, Facebook Group with the girl of their dreams. Many guys figures show that one of two things will hap- 2. Advocate for senior boat were wiser than I and chose to go to the pen to a couple: 1.) they will be engaged by dance freshman boat dance where fate seems to that spring (“ring by spring” anyone?) or, 2.) knock many guys into a state of twitter- they will break up days after graduation. 3. Pick up guitar pation. Still others were lucky enough to And thus, my conclusions of North Park 4. Give up, buck up, or be able to break the ice with their female relationships. It’s no wonder why so many counterpart with the phrase, “oh I’m Cov- girls stay clear. My advice to girls? Chill lower your standards enant too!” out, we’re young, and real life has yet to come 5. Graduate So, to all my Valentineless brothers: upon us. stay strong. Loneliness builds character. 6 Opinion 6 NP Black History Opinion Arise Women! Bradley Yoder Sarah Perry must take issue with something that Month Calender Campus News Editor Febrary 14- appears in the article ‘Consider Your- Chapel with Sandra Riley Iself Warned’, which appeared in the Editorial Anderson Chapel 10:30 am February 2nd issue. I realize that it was probably a mere attempt to lighten the ecently in one of my classes, some- February 15- mood of that article but I feel that the one told a story of watching a re- Spoken Word w/ “Police Sketch of a Perpetrator” was out run of “Hot or Not,” a cancelled Seminary Guest Speaker R of line. Perhaps the senior who had her TV show in which “scantily clad” persons Bishop Adonijah Ogbonnaya, apartment broken into was okay with the parade in front of judges, who rate the Ph.D. picture, maybe you ran it by her. If you did ARA 5:00 pm contestants and proclaim them hot or not. not, I do not think it would be appropri- When one young lady strolled in, a judge February 17- ate to make light of the situation. Do you commented, “I have a burrito in my pants Step Show at UIC realize the bone-chilling terror that prob- from seeing you in that bikini.” When the Leaving at 6:30 pm ably happened for her? Would you be punchline was delivered, the class (which able to sleep soundly again after realizing was by far dominantly male) erupted in February 21- that someone was there while you were laughter. I was horrified at both the story Chapel with Pastor Judy & sleeping? Imagine waking up and seeing and the reaction. I, as a woman, felt just Jerome Nelson someone going through your stuff in the as dirty and inferior as the woman on the Anderson Chapel 10:30 am middle of the night. You would have no show was treated. I glanced around the idea why somebody is in your apartment room, and not one of the six women even February 22- and what their intentions may be. I feel Students Awards Dinner had a smile on her face. I’m sure that most Speaker Dr. Robert Westley horrible for the fear and uncertainty that of the gentlemen in my class did not in- ARA 5:30 pm this woman was put through and I do not tend to be hurtful as they laughed, but this feel it is something that should have been made me think about the society in which February 24- made light of. we live and how women are viewed. Sure, Tour of Chicago we “have the vote” and are becoming top A Brief Response business executives, but today the sex- February 26- NP Press ism has not been eradicated—it is just Knowledge Bowl he North Park Press would like less obvious. I had not fully experienced Hamming Hall 8:00 pm to assure you (and the rest of our or understood this side of culture until Febrary 28- Treaders) that the “Police Sketch.” I worked in an office where I was sexu- Chapel with speaker Doug was not intended to make light of the ally harassed by a male coworker. I am Pagitt problem. As a student body publication ashamed to say that against advice from Anderson Chapel 10:30 am we feel that it is our duty to inform the my aunt and boyfriend, I didn’t report the students of security issues at North Park. incident to my boss—I was wary of my The sketch was included to draw atten- coworker and afraid for my reputation. For the full article on NP celebration of tion to the subject, nothing more. Likewise, none of the women in my class Black History Month turn to page 2. proclaimed their offense at the laughter from the “Hot or Not” story. Until women Press Staff stand up to their fears as I did not, sexism Press Writers: Ally Burns Feature Reporters: Lauren Moser cannot be battled. I leave you with these Mark Roosien Stephen Reimers questions: Ladies, do you want some ran- Campus News Editor: Sarah Perry Editor-in-Chief: Paul D. Benedict Sports Editor: Brett Botts Assistant Editor-in-Chief: dom joe telling you about his hard-on for Pulse Editor: Havalyn Nesler Cheri Frink you? Men, do you want someone making World News: Nat Fondell Press Advisor: these kinds of comments to your sister, Roxane D. Assaf girlfriend, or mother? What can we do to North Park Press Mission Statement protect ourselves and the people we love? The North Park Press is a student publication, provided by the Student Associa- My answer is become intentional about tion. As a staff we strive to print relevant and meaningful topics for you, the members of the North Park community. We try our best to represent the student our social interactions. body as a whole, and will gladly accept your opinions and feedback. Our goal is to connect the students of North Park University to the communities that surround us, in and outside the city limits of Chicago. 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happening this week... friday 9 weather forcast: 28* f saturday 10 weather forcast: 29* f, snow shower sunday 11 jazz ensemble concert, lha 3:00 pm-5:00 pm collegelife 8:00, anderson chapel monday 12 senate meeting 10:30-11:30, magnuson 6 tuesday 13 women’s basketball vs. cathage, north park 7:30 wednesday 14 chapel 10:30-11:30, anderson chapel chapel chat, 11:30-1:00, ara red hymnal society, university ministries 9:00-10:00 pm happy valentines day. 8 Sports 8

Bears Fail To Win ; A Journey in Irish Hoops Colts End 36 Year Drought Ally Burns Brett Botts Press Writer Sports Editor ometimes we forget that sports fter one of the rockiest 13-3 regu- come up with 11 first downs, gaining a Steams exist outside of the U.S, es- Alar seasons in recent memory, the mediocre 265 yards and went 3-10 on pecially when it comes to basketball. Bears season came to a less than favor- third down. For example, very few of us keep up able end for their fans, a 29-17 loss to The loss was the Bears first in the with the statistics on teams of the Irish the last Sunday in Super Bowl. Their first, and last, ap- Super League. And by very few, I mean the NFL’s 41st Super Bowl. pearance in the big game was Super none. So why would any coach leave his Bear’s Kick Returner Devin Hes- Bowl XX, when they slapped the New successful career to coach a team called ter got things rolling early for Chicago England Patriots 46-10. Tralee’s Frosties Tigers in Ireland? when he returned the opening kick- The Colts have now won both their In his book, Paddy on the Hard- off for a touchdown, the first in Su- Super Bowl appearances, the last one wood: A Journey in Irish Hoops, Rus per Bowl history. Things kept looking coming 36 years ago in Super Bowl V, a Bradburd tells not only of his struggle good for the Bears when the defense 16-13 win over the Dallas Cowboys. to change an apathetic Irish team, but first took the field when they caused also chronicles his experience of Irish the Colts all-pro Quarterback Peyton CCIW Men’s Basketball culture. North Park alumni Rus Brad- Manning to throw an interception. Standings* burd was a member of the North Park After Manning’s misread on their School CCIW Overall basketball team that won the Division first drive, the Colts’ offense rebounded Augustana 8-2 17-4 III men’s basketball titles three times on their next possession when Man- Elmhurst 6-3 16-4 in a row, from 1978-80. He went on to ning found a wide open Wheaton 6-3 14-6 coach college basketball at UTEP and for a 53 yard touchdown, making it a Carthage 5-4 14-6 New Mexico State for fourteen seasons 7-6 game after a botched hold by the North Central 4-5 12-8 before deciding to pursue his MFA. At Colts’ normally reliable Hunter Smith, North Park 4-6 12-9 NMSU, he studied under prestigious who is also the team’s . Ill. Wesleyan 2-7 9-11 writers and had his fiction published After the Bears Fumbled, Man- Millikin 2-7 9-11 in publications like The Southern Re- ning followed suit with a fumble of his *Standings as of 2/6/07 view and the Colorado Review. Then own, giving the ball back to the Bears in 2002, he decided to move to Ireland on their own 43 yard line. A 52 yard CCIW Women’s Basketball to coach Tralee’s Frosties Tigers. run by Thomas Jones set up Quarter- Standings* Paddy on the Hardwood tells not back Rex Grossman’s lone Touchdown School CCIW Overall only of Bradburd’s coaching, but also of of the day, a 4 yard pass to Wide Re- Ill. Wesleyan 9-0 19-1 his experience of learning and appreci- ceiver Muhsin Muhammad, making it Wheaton 8-1 13-6 ating Irish music under fiddle master 14-6 after Bears’ kicker Robbie Gould’s Millikin 7-2 16-4 Paddy Jones. The book also develops second successful extra point try. Carthage 5-4 12-8 as Bradburd learns about himself and If one was to look at a few of the North Park 4-6 12-8 comes to terms with his own life and plays without knowing the final score; Elmhurst 2-7 6-14 career. Although the book definitely seeing that Hester would return the North Central 1-8 2-18 appeals to sports fans, Bradburd’s gift opening Kick-off for a touchdown, Augustana 1-9 4-17 of story-telling makes it enjoyable for clutch kicker would *Standings as of 2/5/07 all readers. miss an easy field goal and an extra- point, and the Colts would turn the ball over three times, one might as- “Dud” of the Week “Stud” of the Week sume that Bears won a blow out. But Head Coach of Super Bowl XLI Cham- that is why the game is played until the pions Indianapolis Colts . clock runs out. Said Dungy: “I’m proud to be the first When it was over, the Colts con- African-American coach to win this,” trolled the ball two-thirds of the game, Dungy said during the trophy ceremony. ran 81 plays and gained 465 yards. The “But again, more than anything, Lovie Colts also had 24 first downs, eight of Smith and I are not only African-Amer- them coming on third down. On the ican but also Christian coaches, showing other hand, the Bears struggled to you can do it the Lord’s way. We’re more proud of that.”