1 Foresights A glance into the crystal HE ORCH ball shows great things PMALSQJLLfc^^ for VU, city, page 10 2QQ3___ ymmJ&LM&Jk Tonight: Starry Night, 44° complete weather on pg. 2 SOFTWARE CRACK »• INSIDE EIS receives first complaint of copyright violations involving software News Becca Klusman only run a copy on a single machine, and two revenue for the company whose product has Legal Anniversary TORCH WRITER or more machines have copies with the same effectively been stolen. The VU violation, serial numbers, that, again, is convincing evi­ there was no exception. Electronic Information Services (EIS) dence of a violation," said Yohe. The accused student was sharing two received their first software copyright viola­ Adobe Products and one Macromedia product. tion complaint last week from the Business • • It is possible the The total cost of the programs, had they been Software Alliance (BSA). purchased via retail catalog, would have added "To this point, all the complaints had people running P2P up to $1,080. been related to music files," said Mike Yohe, software may be The only other time in VU history that a Executive Director of EIS. sharing private files software violation occurred was a number of According to their website, the BSA is years ago. EIS investigated an unusually high an organization dedicated to the promotion of without even knowing amount of outbound traffic on a faculty com­ School of Law celebrates a safe and legal digital world. They represent it." puter. some of the fastest growing digital companies 125 years of excellence MIKE YOHE The investigation revealed that the com­ in the world. puter had been hacked and was being used to Page 3 DIRECTOR OF EIS The organization covers the fields of distribute illegal copies of certain Microsoft software management and copyright protec­ software. The violation was reported to Opinion tion, cyber security, trade, e-commerce and The BSA has been known to raid busi­ Microsoft, but EIS never received a response. Gen-ed pondered other Internet-related issues. nesses before, during which they would enter "Since then, protection mechanisms An alternative view on A software copyright violation has bla­ a building, tell everyone to back away from have improved greatly, and I'm not aware of what should happen to tantly occurred if someone other than the their computer, and then search the machines any similar hacking after that incident," said general education courses copyright holder is offering the software for for programs with the same serial number. Yohe. Page 6 download and they have not obtained permis­ "Some businesses have incurred rather sion to do so. severe financial penalties," said Yohe. "If the software license says you can Features Software sharing creates a large loss of •CRACKDOWN ^ * Homeward bound Community Alert Subway robbed at knifepoint Brauer seeks 7-Eleven, Speedway also hit during recent rash of robberies community A history of Homecoming Page 9 assistance Karl Aho A&E TORCH WRITER

A new organization, Partners for the Brauer Museum, will be formed this fall to promote visual arts in Northwest Indiana and at Valparaiso University. The partnership will support the educa­ tional programs at the Brauer Museum. Ultimate warriors Partners will receive news and information ARC rumbles as pro about the museum's latest exhibitions while wrestlers have audience helping to secure museum funding. Unlike pre­ attentions headlocked existing Brauer memberships, all money raised Page 14 will go directly to the museum for program support and outreach. Sports According to Gloria Ruff, the museum registrar and assistant curator, the partnership program is primarily intended for those who appreciate good art for the community and uni­ versity. "People we expect to be partners think that art is important and that it should be part of the education of all children and adults," she The great drought said. Men-'s soccer team has The Partners program will affect VU stu­ not scored in 9 hours, 12 dents by supporting programs and activities minutes, and 11 seconds they can attend, although Ruff thinks students benefit the museum just by showing up.

JENN KLEIN "We are more interested in students actu­ INDEX ally attending programs than funding them. I News 1 Staff Report feet 8 inches tall wearing a amount of money. think that university students help out the Weather 2 bandanna, a baseball cap, Police are also report­ museum by just coming by and seeing what we black shoes and dark leather ing that a similar suspect VUPD Beat 2 Police are investigating have exhibited and by checking out Student a string of armed robberies jacket. robbed the 7-Eleven conven­ Announcements 3 Coffee Hour and other student functions," she in the City of Valparaiso. The suspect allegedly ience store at the intersection said. Opinion 6 The Subway sandwich brandished the knife and of Lincolnway and Garfield The Partners group will also fund awards Features 9 shop on Lincolnway was held it up to an employee's on the night of Sept. 10 as for the Secondary School Showcase Exhibition ValPoll 12 robbed at knifepoint at 1:39 midsection, forcing her to well as the Speedway serv­ and the VU Student Art Exhibition in the open the cash register. The ice station on U.S. 30 near A&E 13 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 by a white male weighing over suspect fled the sandwich Shorewood Forest at 2:49 Clips & Classifieds 16 200 pounds and standing 5 shop with an undisclosed a.m. on Oct. 1. page 2 Sports 17 f PARTNERS October 3, 2003 Intramurals go national Laura Bewley TORCH WRITER

Four exceptional athletes proudly repre­ sented Valparaiso University this summer at the American Intercollegiate Intramural - Championships in Orlando, Fla. The ACIC is the series of campus, regional and national championship tournaments created to provide opportunities for college intramural athLes to compete in high quality, nationally promoted extramural events. The ACIC is in partnership with Campus Sports and Walt Disney Wide World of Sports They have the National Championship in Walt Disney World, inviting colleges from all over the country to compete. VU seniors Kristi VonTrebra, Adnenne Fritzsche, Chris Weber and i™io;,Nal™ competed the second weekend in May, 2003. The men came in second overall, and the women cap­ tured fonrth place. The fonr were chosen by xUet (*e sponsor of the "Fitness Chalen e event) as a result of VU having one of the top participation rates in fitness in the nation. Target paid for plane, hotel and theme park passes in Downtown Disney for four students ANGELA KNEIFEL from colleges all over the country. " ^~ (,Th. Amatuers" bv T Alexander Harrison in the museum's perma- "It was a lot of fun and a great way to rep­ resent Valpo," Fritzsche said about the competi- nemo v. • , . AccompanyinAr>™mnanvingg its i0n visitors are able to view sev­ ' ' Other schools in the competition included updates on art events at the diverse exhibitions, the eral exhibitions at the Baylor, U of Wisconsin-La Crosse Eastern museum and elsewhere. Brauer Museum at no Brauer Museum creates and Michigan, UNC Chapel Hill, Appalachian State ^PARTNERS Contributors will also charge, such as the 1997 distributes educational pack­ Texas A & M, and Valdosta State. Each school 'CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 receive acknowledgements premiere showing of paint­ ets for students and instruc­ sent two men and two women. of their gifts as well as tax ings from the National tors, provides guided tours The competition is a fitness competition benefits. Partnership follows Museum of Art of Romania for area schools, sponsors with four events to determine the overall winner. a tiered system of contribu­ numerous annual student art and the spring 2003 exhibi­ Among the events was a Duathlon (run/bike), spring. tions and ranges from the competitions and hosts spe­ tion of Salvatore Dali's donbleeliminatiou «ug-of-war, a sled pull and an Partners will receive a ' $25 "Apprentice" level to cial lectures by both local Shakespeare Etchings from number of benefits, which the "Curator" level for and nationally known artists the Dali Museum in St. ^^Z pull was the hardest because we range from invitations to donors of $1000 or more. and art scholars. couldn't get a grip on the grass we were mnning special Brauer Museum and Throughout each year, Petersburg, Fla. on," Fritzsche said. "The obstacle course was the VU events to periodic most fun, and that's the event it came down to for Zl our groups. The gnys entered that even, ,n fourth and came out in second. The course involved climbing a rock wa , negotiating a rope obstacle, grabbing a football running through hanging sandbags hurdling a 2& wall shooting a basketball, crawling K rings, dribbling a soccer ball and makin a goal and running a 50-yard sprint to the finish VUPD m' The competition lasted all day Saturday through the afternoon. That night, Pleasure "tad in Downtown Disney was blocked off just ^a .University Police Department or the ACIC participants. They received free A service food free passes to the shows and a pnvate dance > V^^Sded^u^i^ m reference Pa,ty'«The people were all really fun that were W vWDlS5d a vehicle for an ™V™*»e * to vandalism. A student reported his btke tire there," Fritzsche said f headlight. The operator had a suspended dri­ had been cut. A report was taken. ves Lense. He was issued a citation for toing while suspended. The vehtcle was parked and the operator had to call a frrend for • VUPD and EMS responded to Wehrenberg a ride. Hall in reference to a student that had passed TONIGHT: SAT PM: out. The ill student was treated and transport­ ed to Porter Memorial Hospital by EMS. Gusty Blistering Low 30° ^ VUPD responded to the ARC in referee to Low 44° > a theft A student reported he placed a book SUN AM: SAT AM: bag under the bleachers. Upon returning the Campus traffic increas­ Breezy Blustery bag was mtssing. There were no suspects at es during Homecoming High 50° High 50° the time of this report. weekend. Stay alert when crossing roads. Enjoy Homecoming and be safe MONDAY: Partly sunny, 55°/35° TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, 56°/37° WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny, 60°/39° October 3, 2003 NEWS The Torch, page 3 School of Law marks 125 years of excellence Year-long schedule of festivities topped off with gala in Chicago featuring former President George Herbert Walker Bush Sarah Benczik were women. TORCH WRITER In sharp contrast, today VUSL has a record breaking student enrollment of The Valparaiso University School 527 students and 60 staff members. The of Law is commemorating 125 years of average cost of tuition is $15,000 per excellence by kicking off a year-long term. Famous graduates include five celebration featuring a presidential former United States senators, four state speech at the official birthday gala. governors, and more than a dozen state 125 years ago, VUSL opened its Supreme Court judges. doors to nine students Following a series of and three faculty mem­ lectures, the anniver­ bers. 4,000 graduates II sary festivities will later, it now prepares to conclude on May 1, celebrate 125 years kCost 2004 in Chicago at the worth of achievements. ~1878: $10/term / Now: $15,000 Field Museum of From distinguished Staff Natural History where alumni to record student 1878: 3/Now, 60 former president enrollment, VUSL has George Herbert much to celebrate. kStudents Walker Bush will be What did VUSL '1878: 9 /Now 527 the keynote speaker at look like 125 years ago? a gala event. Opening just 20 years after Valparaiso The annual Seeger's lecture, given University in 1859, the cost of atten­ last Friday by Mari Matsuda, began the dance was a mere $10 per term. Colonel year-long celebration. Other upcoming Mark L. DeMotte, a leading Indiana events include an Indiana Supreme attorney and Union officer during the Court lecture on Oct, 28, the Monsanto Civil War, was acting dean. VUSL was Lecture on Jan 29, the annual benefit among the first law schools in the nation musical in support of the school's Law to admit both men and women. Two of Clinic on Feb. 27 and the Tabor Lecture the first nine students to attend VUSL on Apr. 15. Law students Andrew Smith and Jim Eiden peruse court cases and judicial rulings in the Law Library.

Study abroad applications Applications are now being accepted for spring 2004 study-abroad programs in Hangzhou, China; Osaka, Japan; Puebla, Mexico; Windhoek, Namibia; and Paris, France. The deadline is Oct. 10. Applications are also being accepted for fall 2004 programs in Hangzhou, China; Cambridge, England; Paris,. France; Reutlingen, Germany; Granada, Spain; Osaka, Japan; and Windhoek, Namibia. The EARLY APPLICATION deadline is Nov. 7. Stop by the International Studies Office, Meier 137, or call ext. 5333 for further information. 2002-2003 yearbooks requested The staff of The Beacon is asking that any students willing to donate copies of the 2002-2003 yearbook for archives please [email protected] VISA hosts International Food Bazaar VISA will be hosting their International Food Bazaar on Oct. 4 on the Huegli lawn. Tents will be set up offering samples of numerous international cuisine. China Club convening Join a group of students who want to increase awareness around campus of the Chinese culture through various activities. Tentative activities include trips to Chicago Chinatown, dinners at local Asian restaurants, guest lectures, campus celebrations, screenings of Chinese movies and more. China Club meets every Tuesday during Noodle Lunch (11-11:40 a.m.) at Huegli Hall. The first activity will be a trip to Chinatown Oct. 12. If you have questions, contact Carl at ext. 6344. Lighter submissions due Students wishing to submit to The Lighter, VU's literary magazine, must do so by 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6 for written works and by 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13 for artwork. Never, never, never give up. Submissions can be turned in to The Lighter drop box at the student union, including a cover sheet providing the name, phone, address and student ID of the author. Written entries should also be e-mailed directly to [email protected] to avoid typing error. Author information should not appear on the work itself. Don't let the flu bug bite COMMITMENT The Student Health Center will begin giving flu shots on Monday, Oct. 13. The shots will be available through mid-November, and cost $10.00. Shots are available to stu­ Pass It On. dents only. Call the Student Health Center at (219) 464-5060 for more information.

THE FOUNDATION f.Q.a A BETTER LIFE Multicultural Conversation Hour www.forbetteriife.org INTERLINK Language Center is holding informal discussion on dating and marriage Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 12:45-1:45 p.m. in Heidbrink Hall. Bring a brown bag lunch or contact [email protected] by Tuesday if you would like to eat pizza for $3. CORRECTION Habitat for Humanity Shack City The Torch erroneously reported the female victim in the story "Student Join fellow students in raising awareness and money to eradicate substandard housing by coming to Habitat for Humanity's third annual 'Shack City' event on the lawn of Attacked" (9-26-03) was participating in the Porter County Courthouse on Friday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m. through Saturday, Oct. 11 Derby Days at the time of the incident. at 12 p.m. A community prayer service will be held Friday at 7 p.m. page 4, The Torch NEW: October 3, 2003 Giving the gift of life 'Valpo on Bourbon Street' is theme for Homecoming 2003 Campus-wide activities, celebrations and events planned under Mardi Gras theme Katie Fassl TORCH WRITER

With numerous events planned for both current students and alumni, Valparaiso University's homecoming is sure to be a weekend to remember. Throughout the week students have been participating in various activities, from the Mardi Gras Fashion Show to the Roommate Game. The bulk of the action, however, will kick off today. The Union Board plans the major events for current students, while the University Relations Office plans events for -alumni who decide to "Come Home" for the weekend. The theme for this year is "Valpo on Bourbon Street." JENN KLEIN Alumni will be busy with everything from lectures and college Life Source Nurse Desiree DeSalle takes blood from Delores Johnson during the School of Law blood drive at Wesemann Hall on Wednesday. The American Red Cross will be holding blood drives tonight until 6 p.m. at the open houses, to reunions and demonstrations. Alumni are also wel­ Vale Park Fire Department on Cumberland Dr., as well as on Oct. 13 at the Eagles Lodge on Elm St. from 12 p.m. come to come to the various sporting events and recreational activi­ until 6 p.m. ties where students often spend much of the time. "It's really fun to interact with the alumni," said sophomore people can put you at risk with­ The university's Brian Boline. "This only happens once a year, and we need to take •CRACKDOWN out your knowledge [and that's Acceptable Use Policy applies advantage of it." not going to happen]," said CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to software, as well as music, Yohe. file violations. The alleged vio­ Anyone with a free inter­ The culprit of the largest lator's connection will be Schedule of Events net email account such as amount of illegal software shar­ removed, until such a time as the Today: Hotmail or Yahoo has most like­ ing is most likely peer-to-peer issue can be settle between the 4 p.m. - Men's Soccer vs. UMKC at Eastgate field ly received spam offering them fde sharing, according to Yohe. individual and then accuser. 6 p.m. - The "Valpo on Bourbon Street" parade, which will begin at the chance to allow them to spy "It is possible the people The names of those the Union, down Chapel drive, through the Guild/Memorial parking on anyone through e-cards or running P2P software may be involved will not be revealed by lot and to the lawn of Heidbrink Hall. A bonfire and the crowning of the like. sharing private files without the university, unless a court this year's King and Queen will take place at 6:30 p.m. "It suggests that malicious even knowing it," he said. order has been issued. 7 p.m. - Volleyball against UMKC at the Athletics and Recreation Center 8 p.m. - Mentalist Craig Karges will be performing in the Great Hall at the Union. . ,. , , ,,,„;,,,_',;„_ .._'._ ...^:.J.l_^_Jm^_! 8 p.m. - "Beckett Works," a University production, premieres. \Jne Open \JJOOA Additional performances will be at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday: Lewis, Clark and the perils of publishing 10:30 a.m. - The 5k Run/Walk will kick off at the Union. Registration begins at 9:30. It's $15 for participants who haven not yet reregistered. T-shirts, refreshments, and prizes will be provided. Kathy Neale 10:30 a.m. - A carnival and pre-game tailgate will take place on the ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE UNIVERSITY LIBRV lawn of Huegli Hall. There will be tents filled with various games and activities, as well as a rock climbing wall and a bounce house. Two hundred years ago, Meriwether and on its way to the printer when C. and A. 1:30 p.m. - The Crusaders take on Morehead State at Brown Field. Lewis and William Clark spent the winter and Conrad folded. Biddle spent another year 7 p.m. - Volleyball against Western Illinois at the Athletics and following spring enlisting men and gathering searching frantically for a publisher and in Recreation Center * supplies for an overland expedition from St. 1814, "The History of the Expedition Under 7:30 p.m. - Homecoming concert featuring the Valparaiso University Louis to the Pacific Coast. Since then, their the Commands of Captains Lewis and Clark" Chorale. This cost is $10 at the door of the Chapel of the lives, travels and discoveries have been (available at Moellering) was finally released Resurrection. recorded in numerous books and journals. But by Bradford and Inskeep of Philadelphia. In 9 p.m. - The Union Board will provide students with Late Night surprisingly, initial efforts to launch a publi­ the following decades, various writers con­ Entertainment of David Tamkin in the Great Hall. cation of their adventures proved to be a task tributed to and embellished upon the Lewis Sunday: almost as challenging as the crews 18-mile and Clark saga established by Biddle. 10:30 a.m. - A worship service and alumni awards presentation will portage around the Great Falls of the Without physically traveling to any his­ take place at the Chapel. Missouri River. toric sites or museums, you can relive this 1 p.m. - Men's soccer against Centenary at Eastgate Field. Though Lewis had contracted a amazing adventure with these selected books: Philadelphia publisher, C. and A. Conrad and "Exploring Lewis and Clark; Reflections on Company, along with "botanists, ornitholo­ Men and Wilderness," by Thomas Slaughter; gists, naturalists, artists, mathematicians, "Letters of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, zoologists and others" to ensure that the jour­ with Related Documents," by Donald nals would be represented with the utmost Jackson; "Lewis and Clark: the Maps of artistic and scientific details, he inexplicably Exploration, 1507-1814," by Guy Meriwether

failed to hire an editor. Benson; "Our Natural History: the Lessons of S A 27-MONTH COMMITMENT Consequently, a prospectus proposing a Lewis and Clark," by Daniel Botkin; and Yoi I \R\ A MONTI "Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, i ;HEAITH INSURANCE three-volume set of their journey with a map AT END OF SERVICE. of North America, never progressed beyond Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the UPON COMPLETION, •iiiili an outline and in 1807, Sergeant Patrick Gass, American West," by Stephen Ambrose. HIRING''STATUS i'OR tiSWS another member "of the Lewis and Clark A beautifully detailed pictorial account entourage with a "keen and inquisitive mind," is featured in the July 8, 2002 edition of became the first to publish an account of the "Time" magazine with full-color drawings westward trek. and sketches of the k'eelboat, pirogues, and ICC lw»OCp* Two years later Lewis committed sui­ canoes used to navigate the Missouri. Also cide,, leaving C. and A. Conrad and Company listed in this issue are 11 notable historic wondering what to do with the diaries. At this sites, parks, museums, and festivals plus point, Clark persuaded Nicolas Biddle, a many more articles relevant to the adventures young scholar, to ready the journals for pub­ of Lewis and Clark. lication. Or, if you prefer to view their historical With the help of Clark, a copy editor trail, a set of four brilliant PBS video record­ named Paul Allen, and George Shannon of the ings, titled "The Journey of the Corps of Corps of Discovery, one volume was finished Discovery," is available in the Media Library. _=k

October 3, 2003 NEWS The Torch, page 5 Attorney general blames Ohio State U. riots on drinking laws RLD More bars may remedy problems encountered by dry campus Compiled from wire reports (U-WIRE) COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State open bars. Investigation of White House leak underway University's Gateway Center claims to be the The connection between the lack of bars and answer to calming off-campus drinking, but one the recent off-campus riots near OSU has led Following the alleged illegal disclosure of the identity of an top Ohio official says more bars may be just what Campus Partners to be unfairly blamed for the sit­ undercover CIA operative stationed in Iraq, White House staffers the campus needs. uation. have begun gathering relevant records and telephone logs to aid According to local media reports around "Over the years, they have been criticized by in the criminal investigation to be currently being conducted by Columbus, Ohio, Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro students for taking away the bars, but Campus the Justice Department. "Full cooperation is full cooperation," has told the Ohio State Partners is not the culprit," said White House press secretary Scott McClellan in regards to whether Administration staff would be forced to take polygraph Board of Trustees that 6 • I honestly think we Hall said. changes to the university While students may tests. area and the state's drink­ would be better off by put­ criticize the work done by ing laws have created a ting alcohol use in public Campus Partners, the city Air cargo security recommendations made campus prone to alcohol of Columbus and the uni­ Three air transportation working groups that were commissioned abuse and reckless behav­ versity have been extreme­ by the Transportation Security Administration to study ways to ior. ly supportive, Sterrett said. plug known vulnerabilities in air cargo handling have submitted "Campus Partners was dozens of recommendations on how to increase security in ways "I honestly think we JIM PETRO would be better off by put­ created as part of OSU and missed by new inspection procedures began since 9/11. About OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL ting alcohol use in public the city to spearhead the 78 percent of the 12.5 millions tons of air cargo shipped each places," Petro has said. quality of life and year receive little or no physical inspection. Alcohol in public improvements of the uni­ places provided legal alternatives for students to versity district," he said. Dean raises most campaign dollars socialize on campus when the drinking age was Changing the drinking age of 21 would be a Howard Dean, the man currently presumed to receive the 18, said Bill Hall, Vice President of Student lengthy process, so other alternatives by the uni­ Democratic Party nomination for president, raised $15 million Affairs. "People were just having a good time - versity and the city are being looked at to help for the third quarter of the campaign fundraising season. In a nothing got out of hand." bring an end to the swell of riots and underage striking display of confidence Dean publicly stated before the But a changed drinking age in 1987 con­ drinking in the university neighborhoods. quarter began that raising $15 million was his goal. Dean has tributed to the economic decline of off-campus A police substation is being negotiated in the thus far vastly exceeded the fundraising efforts of his fellow area bars and put an end to university organized south campus area which would increase joint Democratic contenders which analysts say will win Dean the events that served alcohol. patrolling efforts between Columbus Police and nomination. "When the drinking age was raised from 18 University Police, Hall said. He adds the to 21, there were thousands of students who could Community Crime Patrol's funding has also been Partial-birth abortion bill up for vote no longer drink legally," Hall says. increased from $75,000 to $100,000 for the year. Legislation is set to pass Congress which would ban the so called Petro has told local media he agrees the high­ Petro recently told OSU trustees and local partial-birth abortion procedure currently being carried out by er drinking age may be to blame for rowdy student media that Columbus needs to hire more officers doctors. The bill, which in similar forms has not passed due to behavior, but he has not returned calls for com­ to deter crime in these areas. However, Sterrett presidential vetoes, would ban abortions after the 12th week of a ment about his statements. believes more police would be too costly and not womanis pregnancy and would impose heavy fines and up to two The lack of bars in the campus area has often be fair to other residents when officers are pulled years in prison for doctors who perform the surgery. "I wonder been related to riots in the area. Since students do out of their neighborhoods to respond to campus why we are even bothering to pass a bill that is so clearly uncon­ not have an organized place to drink, they tend to area calls. It cost the city $135,000 in overtime last stitutional," said California Senator Dianne Feinstein. flock to house parties. November during the Michigan riots Steve Sterrett of Campus Partners - the A new hope for a student friendly environ­ The Governator ready to tackle California organization created to revitalize the university ment is in the works - one that will not change the In a speech before 400 supporters in Sacramento, Calif, Arnold district - says bars closing has little to do with drinking age or have a need for more patrolling Schwarzenegger offered predictions for what the first 100 days rowdy student activity. officers. of his administration would look like. Arnold the candidate said Riots predate whether there are bars in the "We want to re-establish that south campus on his first day in office that he would repeal the tripling of the south campus area or not, Sterrett says, adding that area as a great center for student entertainment, state car tax and then have the state budget audited to deal with riots in 1995 and 1996 were two blocks away from Sterrett said. spending cuts. "We are ready to take office. We are ready to take action. We are ready to return California to the people," said Schwarzenegger.

Ambassador asks for support in Iraq U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Negroponte began no money, no food, his month-long presidency of the U.N. Security Council Wednesday by distributing revised text of a new U.S. resolution no sleep. to Russia, China, France and Britain. The resolution is designed to get more countries to send money and troops to the cause of rebuilding in Iraq. "As far as time is concerned, we would like to move expeditiously on it," said Negroponte.

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Israelis approve constructing security wall Despite international criticism over their building of the large *Azom security wall on the Israeli-Palestinian border, Israelis have approved further construction on the project. Criticism is stemmed in the allegations that the wall cut deep into Palestinian i VAU»ARAS$0:28O9Ca5wnetAve./$3t-OO01 i territory and undermines peace efforts. Israeli Prime Minister I One coupon per parson, per visit at participating « I Fazoli's* Restaurants only. Expires 11/14/03 CLU 58 | Ariel Sharon ordered that a large gap be left in the barrier for an mmmw&iM undetermined time to avoid the accusations of stealing land. The Torch, September 26, page 6 PINION, Why terrorists attack the U.S.

Behind wars 250 Iraqi civilians died every day because billions of years from now. Colonel standing conflicts which generate support in Afghanistan, Iraq of the U.S.-led embargo. James Alles has stated we use a weapon for it. If we do not, we shall find our­ and possibly North In a 1996 interview on 60 Minutes, similar to napalm (jellied petroleum selves acting as a recruiting sergeant for Korea, Syria or Iran, then Secretary of State Madeline Albright which sticks to victims and burns them the very terrorists we seek to suppress," there looms a larger was asked the following question: "We alive) in order to strike terror into the said U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan. war in which these have heard that a half million children enemy and The National Catholic There are two possible answers for are merely battles. have died [due to sanctions in Iraq]. I Reporter reported the use of cluster why we are fighting the War on Terrorism Adam Ortman America's War on mean, that's more children than died in bombs. Cluster bombs break into around the way we are, and neither one is very Terrorism is being Hiroshima. Is the price worth it?" TORCH WRITER 200 smaller bombs in mid-air and spread encouraging. Either the federal govern­ fought with obscure Albright replied, "It's a hard choice, but I out on the ground for maximum kill. The ment does not want to bring peace to the goals and less than effective strategy. In think - we think - it's worth it." problem is that between five and 30 per­ world, but instead wants to expand Iraq, terrorists are emerging MMMI^^B ^^HMM^^H This is the kind of atti­ cent of the bomblets do not explode on American markets and bases to closed in any number of small vil The issue: The tude that the terrorists rage impact, becoming the equivalent of land countries, or the people making our for­ lages to plot ambushes, against. They point out mines. eign policy decisions are so completely shoot rockets or throw U.S. claims to be that their hatred of the A 1999 Human Rights Watch inept that they are unable to foresee the bombs at Un.S. troops. In United States is a result of report says between 1.2 and 1.5 million results of their aggression and disregard Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda and fighting terror. the shameless air of supe- cluster bomblets from the Gulf War did for human rights. Taliban forces have reorgan- OrttYiatl SOyS: We riority we demonstrate by not explode upon impact, and now litter As students, we have the responsi­ ized and their ranks are T . . our military presence in the territory as land mines. At the time of bility to make our voices heard. We are the report, 1,220 Kuwaiti and 400 Iraqi the ones who will inherit this never-end­ growing. are only giving ^ countries and our Where are we going terrorists fodder, destructive foreign policy civilians had been killed by the bombs. ing war, and so it is in our best interests wrong? In the words of ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ towards their people - not If we continue these kinds of to make sure it is effective and for the Stephan Zunes, chair of peace and justice our love of peace. In response to this, we actions, normal civilians at the ends of right reasons. We are the ones who will studies at the University of San Fransisco, have decided to expand our military pres­ their ropes will turn against the United be fighting it, and if it continues to breed "We're making terrorists faster than we're ence and kill more of their people. States and terrorist ranks will continue to more terrorism, we will be bearing chil­ killing them." Perhaps merely killing ter­ In Iraq, according to the Rolling swell. It is completely ineffective to fight dren who will fight it. Indiana's own sen­ rorists isn't the most effective way to Stone, we have been using depleted urani­ terrorists with the very actions that cause ator, Richard Lugar, is chair of the for­ make them go away. um, which will cause all kinds of cancer, them to resort to terror in the first place. eign relations committee. Let him know Americans are told we are the vic­ birth defects and other horrible maladies "Terrorism will only be defeated if we act what you think by e-mailing tims of terrorism because we stand for the in the citizens until it is no longer toxic to solve the political disputes and long­ senator_lugar @ lugar. senate, go v. ideals of peace and democracy. We must assume, then, the terrorists forgot that in VU general education requirements considered the past 15 years we have shot down an So it seems that the head of the facul credits seems to be about right to me. I would favor a specifically Iranian passenger plane and two Libyan ty committee for researching possible designed math course for all we humanities majors who run planes, bombed Iraq and its people changes to Valparaiso University's general screaming from math that is any more complicated than a bar tab. repeatedly to secure our oil interests, education standards, Professor John Feaster A course that assures a basic level of mathematical understanding bombed Sudan and Afghanistan in 1998, wants some student input. Well do not fear, would be most helpful. This could also be helpful to students set up a strong military presence in because I've got your input right here. going on to graduate school since there is a math section on the Islam's holiest land, Saudi Arabia, given The main problem with the general Graduate Record Exam. The second four credits of for this extensive support to Israel, which regular­ education requirements requirement could be left to the discretion of ly conducts terror-attacks in the Middle Lukas Diaz is CORE. The two The iSSUe: The general the student and be covered by any other East and led sanctions in Iraq that caused TORCH WRITER classes of required , . course with a lab. more than a million civilian deaths. CORE amount to a ten-credit trap for stu­ I would also favor cutting down the According to the United Nations, about education requirements dents who might think about transferring. studies in social analysis as I think two cours­ THE TORCH Granted, it wasn't intended that way but that's may be changed. es are simply redundant. As long as students Valparaiso University's Student Newspaper the way it seems to work. CORE needs to be can get a basic understanding of social analy­ 35 SCHNABEL HALL VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, pared down to three credits per semester and Diaz says: Here are sis, then one course is sufficient. VALPARAISO IN 46383 PHONE: 219-464-5426 FAX 219-464-6728 the course needs to be radically altered. some changes that The rest of the requirements are okay EDITOR IN CHIEF JR RADCLIFFE The first semester of CORE should be a by me. I would not favor adding an extra ASSISTANT EDITOR JULIA WELZEN classic literature course consisting of books a •—i——>^should_ be•OH^^B^^^- made. M course of fine arts since I believe one course BUSINESS MANAGER BRIAN DUCLOS group of professors deems essential for college students to read. is sufficient to help VU students obtain a well-rounded education, NEWS EDITOR JEFFREY D. BURTON ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR KlMBERLY BELLWARE The course would still be discussion based with a key writing but a second course would simply become a burden. 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October 3, 2003 The Torch, page 7 Protesters need thicker skins The real truth about finance (As I write, I Associated Press report that must be "Money is the root of all evil," or so the famous quote write for myself mentioned. The Hispanic student popu­ goes. As a member of the Student Senate finance committee, I alone. My views are lation at Duke is approximately 420, hope the money we allot does not lead to evil, but I do know that, not necessarily held over five times larger than the miniscule historically, finance committee has made few friends. I myself by VU's Sigma Chi number of the rally's attendees. If this have wondered how could this committee turn down my amazing chapter or any other was such abhorrent miscarriage of jus­ request for some itty-bitty funds that were absolutely vital to my member of the fra­ tice against the Hispanic community, I organization and were destined to make Valparaiso University the ternity.) have a feeling that a few more would Ryan Adler Jonn Kusch greatest college ever. As a few of have shown up. TORCH WRITER TORCH WRITER OK, so that last part was a stretch, and looking back, that : you probably read In any case, I have no doubt that - funding request was not completely vital or itty-bitty. However, last week, the Sigma Chi chapter at Miss Sanchez felt sincerely hurt. But many have not come to my sage conclusion and still wonder what goes on in die Duke University held a "conspicuous" who cares? Everything offends some­ minds of a finance committee member. Well, you the lucky reader, are about to find party that caught the body. I'm offended by out: attention of a few The issue: A fraternity a lot of the intellectual "Why didn't they do any fundraising?" "The San Antonio Spurs fan club affects students and the „ , . 7 T " ty crapulent dribble ALL of campus? Sadly, no." "Do we really national press corps. at Duke is in trouble offered by Commies need to send 50 people to Tahiti for this con- The issue: Few students On Sept. 13, the for a racially also writing for the ference?"and finally, "Look at all those understand how the Beta Lambda chapter Torch. Is anybody run­ zeroes, are they serious!" held a "Viva offensive party. ning to the aid of this All right, some of those are exaggera­ Senate Finance Mexico" party. It student and his devout tions, but all have truth hidden within the was advertised on Adler says: There is conservative philoso­ quotations. First, the idea of fundraising is Committee works when flyers with an no harm in being phy? I think not. important to finance committee. Senate requesting funding. expired green card Jews have told me appropriations should not be a handout but a y used as a template as offended, people some of the funniest help. And to those who say it's impossible to Kusch says: Here s a well as an image of a merely need Jewish jokes I've ever fundraise, I counter with this point: Greek glimpse into the minds drunken Mexican heard. I constantly organizations host numerous educational, posted on the chap­ thicker skins. mock the drunken her- social and volunteer projects and rarely do of the committee ter's web site. Two ——•—•-• •^^—•HBn itage of my English, they ask Senate for funds. fraternity members dressed as border Irish and German ancestors. A devout Secondly, Senate attempts to finance members. patrol guards manned the entrance to the Catholic told me a very amusing projects that will make a difference on campus. As the above example states, the San party. Catholic priest joke the other day. Antonio Spurs Fan Club (to my sorrow) will most likely not make a major impact at The following week a group of 75 Students often insult the Caucasian VU and sending the entire club of 50 (I said it was exaggerated) to Tahiti to invoke students, faculty and administrators refuse that populates areas close to cam­ mystical tropical curses upon the Los Angales Lakers just isn't a wise use of limited staged a rally to protest the "hurtful" pus. Jokes denouncing the bra burners Senate funds. Sorry, SASFC-VU. party. Sandra Sanchez, one of the rally's of the sixties are a favorite of many Finally, there is the grim reality that there are limited funds. The senate budget organizers, summed up her feelings: local chauvinists, including myself. must support the media organizations on campus, the budgeted organizations such as "Everything that I am — my family, These things are funny. They may not Latinos In Valparaiso for Excellence, Valparaiso International Student Association customs, culture and language — was be politically correct, but mocking and Black Student Organization, allocated organizations like Take Back the Night, violated." As would be expected at a stereotypes is hysterical. and then allot out the remaining portion more than 50 various clubs and organizations vast majority of institutions of "higher" Your sensitivities don't matter to on campus. Funding requests that are larger than a luxury SUV will most likely not education in these United States, the me. If these topics are used with mali­ be fully funded by Senate, because we figuratively and literally cannot afford to. campus sought "healing" and education cious intent against an individual, then However, this article is not meant to discourage you or your group from apply­ about the racial sensitivity. This is one we might have something to talk about. ing for Senate funds. The Spurs fan club is more than welcome to apply for that of the more flagrant instances of a group But if the possibility of offending some­ Tahiti trip, and you never know, finance committee might just throw a few pesos their hug mentality that has infected our col­ body should temper all that we commu­ way. The point I'm trying to get at is best summed up by a basketball saying, "You leges and must be stopped in its tracks. nicate and mollify the themes we offer miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take." Before we continue, there is one in our daily lives, I should have quit In short: fundraise, make sure your request affects VU and is not exorbitant, and glaring fact that was overlooked in the writing five years ago. submit a funding request form. What have you got to lose? Styrofoam is not a good option for Brandt cafeteria Recently, I visited the others need to be explored. does not insulate as well as Styrofoam, but that Brandt cafeteria for the first time. There are dishwashers in Wehrenberg, which should not be a significant concern. Students nor­ For the most part, it was a pleas­ Brandt already shares a kitchen with. Susan Dunlap mally get food in the cafeterias with the intent to eat ant experience. The staff, as told The Torch ("Students protest Styrofoam," Sept. it fairly soon. They either eat it in the cafeteria or usual, was very friendly and the 26, 2003) the passage between Brandt and the take it to some nearby location to eat. Paper prod­ actual cafeteria was surprisingly Wehrenberg kitchen is not wide enough to move ucts, particularly thick ones, will keep food reason­ nice given Brandt's reputation. carts of ceramic dishes through. The cart currently able warm for the short periods necessary. Marta Stoeckel Then I saw what is being used to transport dishes does not fit easily through Paper does seem to be a viable option for used there for plates. In place of the passage, meaning there would be a high risk for Valparaiso University cafeterias. Aside from the OPINIONS EDITOR the ceramic plates used in other accidents along the way which would break dishes advantages over Styrofoam I have already men­ cafeterias, Brandt makes use of Styrofoam plates. and put the safety of the staff at risk. There is some tioned, there is the fact that other cafeterias have This practice needs to change. Styrofoam is a basis to these objections. There is no need to put the been using paper plates and boats for the last several material that is extremely bad for the environment safety of the employees at risk and if the cart won't years without complaint. If paper is good enough for for two primary reasons. First, it ^^^^^^^^^^^"•^^"^^^•"," fit, it won't fit. the Union and Wehrenberg, why'is it not good does not biodegrade. In fact, it The iSSUe: The Brandt This does not mean the enough for Brandt? It seems the needs of the differ­ takes approximately 20 years for Wehrenberg dishwasher and ent cafeterias should be similar, and therefore similar Styrofoam to break down, keeping cafeteria has been ceramic dishes should necessarily solutions should work. landfills quite full. USing Styrofoam dishes. be ruled out> however. The passage It seems clear that Styrofoam is not the only Second, Styrofoam is made QI j i must be large enough to move fair- viable option. In fact, once environmental concerns from petroleum-based products. ijlOeCKei SUyS. \y large amounts of food through, are taken into consideration, Styrofoam is among the Petroleum is a non-renewable Styrofoam should be seeing as it is prepared in worst options available to Dining Services. They resource which is quickly coming Wehrenberg. While I have not need to take another look at what's available and into short supply. Granted, the abandoned in faVOr Of taken a good look at the passage, it choose one of these choices or arrive it another alter­ petroleum used in Styrofoam has • seems if there is a way to get food native. Styrofoam simply is not acceptable when not reached a supply as critical as y g there are other, viable options available. It may have the oil used in gasoline, but it is ceramic or paper, as in througK there must be a w ay to seemed like a good choice at first glance, but is not a still a concern. the other cafeterias. safely §et dishes through as weii. good option for VU. Under the circumstances, the ide^1^.,.^^^.^!,,,^^a would be for ^ It is merely a matter of finding a Students are not helpless when it comes to poli­ Brandt to get their own dishwasher so ceramic dish­ different sort of cart or an alternative method for cies such as this. We can choose not to eat off of es, like those in the other cafeterias, could be used moving the dishes. Styrofoam. We can choose not to eat at the Brandt instead. While it would be expensive right now to If Dining Services cannot find a way to use cafeteria until Dining Services finds another option. buy one, in the long run, ceramic dishes will almost ceramic dishes, Brandt should at least switch to Brave the crowds at Wehrenberg, opt for a sandwich, always come out to be cheaper than disposable dish­ paper products. Paper is much more environmentally soup, hot dog or one of the other choices at es. friendly, as it only takes approximately five years to Lankenau or go a little extra out of your way to visit Granted, this solution may not be feasible at the break down, compared to Styrofoam's 20. Paper is the Roundtable or Jester's at the Union. If. students moment. The money for a dishwasher and dishes has also a renewable resource. While it takes thousands refuse to eat off Styrofoam at Brandt, eventually probably not been budgeted and I can't say for sure of years for petroleum to form, a tree can be grown Dining Services will be forced to select a better that there is space in the cafeteria for a dishwasher. in a matter of years. alternative and stop using environmentally irrespon­ Since this doesn't seem like a very likely solution, Paper is not normally as durable as Styrofoam, sible Styrofoam. but thick paper could serve adequately. Paper also +

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It seems like I can hardly "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous", in which they While I think that many entertainers are worthy of turn on the television without get sing that all celebrities do is complain about how hard praise and attention for giving us the perfect song to ting assailed by the rich and life is. Yes, do tell us, Ms. Lopez, what a pain it is to cry to and the best books to escape inside of, they are famous. Several weeks ago my have to look nice whenever you go out. I'm sure you're hardly worth the amount of attention they get for just roommate and I caught some of crying all the way to the bank. buying a pair of Milano Blahniks. I urge you to consid­ VHl's "The The old adage goes that money alone er who really deserves admiration and attention for liv­ Fabulous Life The issue: Celebrity cannot make a person happy, but lack ing. Ben Affleck or your grandparents? Britney or your Maria Brown of..." while trying lifestyle shows are of it sure can make one miserable. Just best friend at school who worked a summer job for 42 hours a week and earned scholarships just to afford an TORCH WRITER to scrounge up ask any student facing down the tuition enough money for currently popular. bill that their financial aid barely begins education? her to do laundry. The effect was dis­ to cover. Look at the prices we pay for The next time you watch a television show telling gusting. After a while, listening to Brown says: Spend books and a simple lunch of a sand­ us how much better than us celebrities live, get up and how much Britney Spears spends on that time congfatu- wich and chips on this campus and then e-mail your parents. Call your grandma and ask her shampoo made me want to change the ask us why we think we should be able how she is. Tell your friend how awesome she is for channel before I started to doubt the lating someone who to download music for free. As we're working so hard to stay in school when she starts to fabulousness of my own life. I was really deserves it. counting our change and trying to con­ worry about the bill. Take every minute of Justin always at least entertained by MTV's solidate laundry loads, our televisions Timberlake's "Fabulous Life" from the television and Cribs, but by now I've just had enough. Celebrities scream at us about how much a rap star pays to have match it by taking minutes to remind yourself and can't help showing off, and when they're not doing his Benz waxed. When did we become a society someone else that it's not the super stars who deserve that, they're trying to garner our sympathy. focused on masochistically taking in hours and hours praise for being "fabulous"; it's those of us who work The more I think about it, the more I think Good of celebrities parading as we sit at home trying to hard to better ourselves through hard work and educa­ Charlotte is collectively wiser than most people give budget our lives and appreciate our handed-down Fords tion, all the while shopping at Target with our heads them credit for. You may recall their summer single and scuffed Payless shoes? held high.

Letters to the editor In support of Adler human mind; instead this glimpse is into but an echo around. President Clinton tried very hard to work with of media and society. There will always be certain Sudan to turn over bin Laden and information on Al- things that we will take for granted and which we will Qaeda's terrorist network, but it was Sudan that The issue that Ryan Adler raised in his very assume without question, yet the degree to which we refused to cooperate. impressive and well written editorial entitled "You do so matters greatly. With this principle of our right Clinton actually did a great job on counter-terror­ have no right to your opinion" (Sept. 26, 2003) is one to our opinions, we let ourselves and others drown in ism, and he certainly did far more than any previous that has been on my mind for a long time and I am more and more unchallenged assumptions. president. Paraphrasing from Al Franken's latest book, very grateful he was able to do so and do it so well. This ignorance on behalf of those voicing opin­ Clinton thwarted no fewer than eight major terrorist Many of us share a common misconception of "opin­ ions Adler so vividly condemns is just part of it. bombings planned against major airports, bridges, ions" as things that we have an inherent right to with­ Removing the responsibility from the authors removes buildings and tunnels in the United States as well as out acknowledging any of the responsibilities that responsibility from the audience which in turn sparks a plots to kill the Pope and a plot to destroy multiple come with it. Adler attacks this kind of mentality, disgusting cycle of mutual ignorance. The audience is U.S. airliners. He also thwarted a plot against the U.S. reminding us that especially we who are at an institu­ allowed, or even taught, to dismiss the opinions of Embassy in Tirana, Albania. Major officials from tion of higher learning should understand our purpose, people who struggle to understand, who struggle to Reagan's counter-terrorism organizations also praised namely, "to acquire objective information regarding think for themselves, as some mere ramblings and they Clinton's anti-terrorism policies. It was Clinton who the world around us, to develop our capacity to rea­ "respectfully" ignore them. How are you respecting tripled the FBI's counter-terrorism budget. It was son..." my opinion if you dismiss it with that phrase? How are Clinton who doubled the national counter-terrorism He goes on to say that people are required to be you respecting me if you fail to show me what you budget. It was Clinton who, and I quote from Al competent and therefore responsible before they open think? How are you respecting yourself if you fail to Franken, "created a top-level national security post to their mouths. Demanding a certain degree of ability acknowledge your humility, and in arrogance fail to coordinate all federal counter-terrorism activity". from people is likely to sound elitist to some, and listen to me? Help me, don't ignore me. Trust that Though (and because) I am a progressive and therefore very harsh and wrong. While this is encour­ what I say has been thought through to the best of my have many issues with Clinton, his efforts against ter­ aging competence rather than ignorance, a choice I abilities, and that those abilities have been set to a cer­ rorism are not among them. agree with completely, I don't think it is meant to nec­ tain standard I think is required, and I will trust that Source: Lies And The Lying Liars Who Tell Them essarily exclude anybody. you have done the same. And I will listen eagerly, by Al Franken (Chapter 15). His sources are listed in "Simple wisdoms" that sprout from the "igno­ ready to defend myself or to admit defeat and that is the back of his book and were researched by a Harvard rant," who are freed from the assumptions of the edu­ the only way we can end this- horrible cycle in which Research Team. cated and knowledgeable, can breathe such refreshing what people say and hear does not matter, where igno­ life into old ideas. But these simple wisdoms did not rance is promoted and growth stifled. Tom Hancock come from the mindless repetition of empty phrases. The point is not to block those who some may deem as Joanna Szymczyk k incompetent, but rather to instill in everyone humility VU Junior 'Guidelines for letters to the editor: and responsibility. The point is to demand thought and Letters may be e-mailed to [email protected], not repetition. The point is to take away my right to Clinton good against terrorism put in the Torch drop box (located in Schnabel Hall near defend my or your opinion with the blanket of passivi­ the Torch office), or mailed to: ty and ignorance that phrase implies, and allow me to I am writing in response to Lukas Diaz' latest The Torch attack and be attacked. And, most importantly, with column. In it, Lukas writes, and I quote, "Clinton was 35 Schnabel Hall this shield down, I, in my humility will want to attack not exactly a great terrorism fighter, either. According Valparaiso, IN 46383 myself, before I open my mouth. to '9/11' by Noam Chomsky, one of the highlights of Written letters should include the author's first and last name and signa­ Opinion columns and opinions generally have his fight against terrorism was refusing to work with ture; letters sent anonymously will not be printed, but letters may be always intrigued me precisely because they allow a Sudan when Sudan offered thick files on bin Laden printed without the author's name at his or her request. Preferred length is approximately 400 words. Shorter letters and letters received by the glimpse into the mind of another human being, and I and his followers." This information has proven to be Wednesday evening before the next issue will be considered first. The am grateful for that chance. However, most of the inaccurate. Torch is not responsible for opinions printed in the letters to the editor time, the glimpse is-not into that of an individual The Sudan story actually occurred the other way and therefore cannot accept letters in response to other letters. The Torch, October 3, 2003, page 9 FEATURE 1950 Mel Doering, class of 1953 COME AS remembers homecoming vividly. He said, "Each year the freshman men would build the bonfire, and every suc­ ceeding year the challenge was to build the fire higher than before. Once the YOU WERE fire reached 75 feet, we had to stop that. And the Homecoming queen was elect­ ed, there was no king back then." Yvonne Lindahl In the 1950s, VU was not a dry TORCH WRITER campus and hazing became a part of Homecoming tradition. "Once the Homecoming is not a football game. It is not freshman arrived on campus, from ori­ about the competition going on between stu­ entation to Homecoming, they were hazed. It was preparation. The only way dent organizations and fraternities and it stopped was by winning the pushball sororities. It is about school spirit. Many game against the upperclassman. traditions at VU have been modernized, but Pushball was like a tug-o-war with a huge inflatable ball. I can't remember there are a few Valparaiso University tradi­ the freshman ever losing," Doering tions, which have been around since the 50's. said. i960 1970

Throughout the decades, Homecoming has Paul Hesse, class of 1979 said, "The fraterni­ developed into a welcoming ceremony for the stu­ ties and sororities would team up to build floats. I dents and alumni. In the 1960's and 1970's, the remember a lot of people going to the parade and parade was a large part of Homecoming, which checking out the floats." involved horses and floats built by the fraternities "I know talking to alumni from the 1960s and and sororities. Also, on the Friday before the game, 1970s, their Friday nights before the football game there were many popular concerts going on. Some were filled with with big name entertainment, that of the big name entertainment involved the is a request I receive to bring back to campus," said Righteous Brothers (1968), Cheech and Chong Jamie Acton, Director of Alumni Relations and; a with Tiny Alice (1973). graduate of the class of 1991. "There was a big parade, a bunch of activi­ "Another request I get is the parade should be ties, and Orville Redenbacher himself participated brought back. It was eliminated in 2001 because of and was the Marshall for the parade," said Morgan lack of support from community. In place of the Single, class of 1978 and starting quarterback for parade, we started a campus carnival in hopes of the first Popcorn Bowl. bringing university people together," Acton said. 1980 1990s The big hair age, also known as the Although VU has a few tradi­ 1980s, added a pancake-eating contest. The tions that are the same, such as the 1980's included a full day's events of pie bonfire and the voting for the queen, and pancake eating contests, mini-tricycle there are many new traditions that races and a slime race. They also had many are seen around campus the week concerts during the week such as Synod before the big game-Saturday. (1981) and the Michael Stanley Band The 1990s gave way to new tra­ (1982). ditions. The fashion show, VU Mark Krumdick, a graduate from the Olympics, and paint the campus class of 1980, gives his reason for returning have all developed to increase school for Homecoming: "School and the fraterni­ spirit. One of the favorite events that ty meant so much to me, that's why I come take place on campus is the bonfire. back." 2000 Crusader Search is the newest addition to the reconnected with friends from college," said Homecoming festivities. Wicklund. "It was a talent show similar to Starsearch and "When I graduate, Homecoming will be American Idol." said Kevin York, Union Board important to me because I will get to see how the homecoming chair. The winner of the Crusader campus has changed and get to visit all my friends Search this year was the band Me and Tim. that I know I'll miss when I'm gone," said E.J. This year, the freshman class is excited about Ramos, another senior. Homecoming. "I think college Homecomings are "The difference if when you're there going to more exciting because of the events and activities school, you felt like you were part of the school that take place," said freshman Sarah Mohlman. because you knew everybody, now when you go York said, "After students have been at Valpo back, you just kinda of feel a little bit more like an for a year, it actually feels more like home here than outsider," saidMark Krumdick, a graduate from the at our actual homes. It shows them the spirit that the class of 1980. campus has and that this will be their home for the Each student and organization have their dif­ next four years." ferent traditions, but Homecoming is about how the Some seniors feel that being alums will make entire student body reflects their school spirit in the them appreciate their friendships that were created activities during the week. here. Continuing traditions even after the school "When I'm an alum, Homecoming won't be a has been in existence almost 150 years says that the week of events and parties. It will be when I get to spirit that began this school remain. =F page 10, The Torch FEAT October 3, H ow VALPO

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Steven Wilco new library will cei TORCH WRITER computer lab, mor lounges and an oul As new buildings go up around campus, one may students into what think about how great it will be when all these facilities buildings on campi we've heard so much about will finally be reality. Then we after this school ye realize, "Hey! Valparaiso University is going to be so "It's a little t much cooler after we graduate!" but I'm happy that Regardless of how we feel about the changes taking ior Sean Conrin. place, there is no question that VU has changed signifi­ With these cantly in the last few years and that the next five years will Directors is lookir see the level of change continue. All are aware of the new library being constructed, scheduled to open next fall, and all too aware of the construction about to begin on the cherished frisbee field behind the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts. This is part the master plan's initial phase. Adopted by the Board of Directors in April 1997, the plan is a loose and fluid guideline for changes over a 30-year span. It does not detail specific changes to be implemented, but rather has suggestions for the goals of each phase. The Campus Planning and Space Allocation Committee makes suggestions to the Board of Directors, which then decides what should be implemented. One example of the plan's flexibility is the new meteorology building. This was not originally in the master plan, but it was determined that sufficient student need warranted prioritizing a new facility. "Everybody is just so excited, and my class is really excited that we are still going to be here to use it," said sophomore meteorology major Monica Ott. "Every day I walk by, I think about how excited I am." The 16,830 square foot addition to Workers pave the new road from U.S. 30 Schnabel Hall will house the geology and struction traffic to the library, and will no meteorology departments. The building will contain a weather lab, facilities to produce a 24-hour tees for phase tw weather channel and a Doppler radar system, an unusual improvements incl feature for a university of this size. union, an addition Ott points out that even sophomores spend hours in residence halls. Nc the windowless weather lab each week. It will be a real pool for the swim improvement for the meteorology majors to be able to see "While tourii the weather from the lab. saw things that arc While this may only affect some students directly, the doesn't have," said appointee to the C Commercial Development Committee. "I woi in Valparaiso, IN upgrade the campi Added Cam Committee co-cha a lot of changes ir lot of activity aroi $ needs and opportu Overall the more pedestrian-o $10.6 million will be a new sot \ struction entrance, The other m 2001 2002 ensure a clear i =F

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rary will certainly affect all students. With a 60-seat According to Brown, many feel when the center of the uni­ city but the er lab, more organized stacks, a cafe, better study versity was shifting from Old Campus, buildings were just plans. i and an outdoor terrace, the library hopes to invite placed randomly. The committee hopes to avoid that with The c so in the process of getting a commuter s into what is traditionally one of the most dreaded careful long-term planning. rail service ago, running on the Canadian National *s on campus. Unfortunately those who are leaving Besides new buildings, many technology updates are Rail line. > will not be running within five years, is school year will not benefit from the facility. in the works. New computer facilities at the library are a Pekark nor hey will be two steps closer to seeing it t's a little bit frustrating that I won't get to use it, big part of that, as is the switchover to more advanced stu­ realized by e. The next step is to complete an envi­ happy that they're improving the school," said sen- dent ID cards, which eventually will allow access to dorms ronmental l Conrin. and will be accepted in vending and laundry machines. With if changes taking place, there are still ith these buildings complete, the Board of "We should probably update our IDs so that we could more thing: -versity students would like to see. rs is looking at the suggestions from the commit- use them to get into the dorms or for laundry," said fresh­ "I W( to see more things downtown adver­ man Cara Dobrovodsky. "It would just make life tised to the kids. It's not that far and if they did a lot easier -1 think we're one of the few univer­ more to inc the younger generation I think it could sities that still uses keys." dd wonder usinesses," said Carnahan. If the student population continues to Thin! of these changes, one may wonder increase, the university will need expanded facil­ what our re ill be as we graduate, and return years ities as well. later to tin* ed campus and an evolved town. Will "We will experience growing pains as we find o > excited to see how the town of we try to increase student population, but hope­ Valparaiso Hag, or somewhat nostalgic to find our fully we'll be prepared to keep up with it," said old dorm itually torn down and replaced? Martin. "I'm for the change because it keeps us all Beyond what is taking place within the motivated : space, yet there's enough there that is university's bubble, the town of Valparaiso will the same th . sense of heritage and nostalgia," said see significant changes over the next five years. Rachel Hoc 1997. "The physical changes have Many changes have already taken place like the a sense of movement and excitement." relatively new Valparaiso Marketplace, home to For 1< aduates, the change has been more Target and a variety of other stores frequented by drastic. students and the community. "I ha< ;ses on old campus - most of those "I think with the retail development the buildings h; ; torn down." said Liz DeMik, VU class town is trying to appeal more to outsiders and to of 1969, w ontinued to be involved with Valpo in the college community," said sophomore and the guild, as students and as a graduate student, longtime resident of Chesterton Tamara "Kretzman. the Law School, and that was the Carnahan. "The area by Target and Kohl's used only buildin : Chapel." to be just farmland which summed up what the DeM tost of the changes are for the good, town was about, but now with the businesses it's despite the stractions of technology. "The new shedding its skin and evolving." buildings a e conducive to learning and the arts Over $29 million was spent in commer­ center has < improved the music and drama at cial construction last year compared to a mere the univers I, "I love all the growth and build­ $10.6 million the previous year. Population ing that ha: id" ANGELA KNEIFEL growth is likely to continue and City Planner With i advanced campus facilities, more from U.S. 30 to Kretzmann hall. The road was created last year for con- Nancy Pekark believes that Valparaiso will con- options for entertainment and a host of other

/, and will now become a permanent addition of the master plan. tinue to annex land. improveme Iso is changing regardless of how "We've been consistently growing we might f< , and it will be radically different r phase two of the master plan. Some possible don't see that changing," she said. when we r ure homecomings. sments include a new track complex, anew student Perhaps one of the most significant changes will take in addition to Neils Science Center and upgrades to place in the areas adjacent to campus. Construction will ce halls. Not in the suggestions currently is a better result in one major intersection between LaPorte and r the swim team, which Conrin would like to see. Sturdy instead of the current three, and sidewalks will be A Preview of Vhile touring campuses with my younger sister, I added for the benefit of students. ngs that are standards for most colleges that Valpo Also, the somewhat unsightly area known as Things to Come: have," said junior Kristine Martin, the new student Eastgate, which holds such important locales for students :ee to the Campus Planning and Space Allocation such as Subway, Domino's and Jimmy John's, will under­ ttee. "I would like to see basic changes that would go major renovations. A third lane will be added as a turn • Library i the campus, technologically and otherwise." lane on Lincolnway, and sidewalks, curbs and trees will dded Campus Planning and Space Allocation improve the area's look. The goal is to invite more stu­ • Meteorology Building ttee co-chair Janet Brown, "There probably will be dent-friendly businesses. •Addition to Schnabel Hall changes in five years because there seems to be a Construction is already well underway on another ctivity around the Master Plan. There are a lot of shopping center between campus and Target. When com­ • Track Complex nd opportunities to meet those needs." pleted, students will no longer have to go all the way to • New Student Union verall the university seeks to make the campus Barnes & Noble to appease their Starbucks addictions. edestrian-oriented by closing Chapel Drive. There More developments will include restaurants and •Addition to Neils Science Center a new south entrance, currently the library con- shops replacing the old Menard's building across from n entrance, off Route 30. Target. There is also a developer who has proposed a • Upgrades to Resident Halls le other major principle of the master plan is to Cinemark movie theater on the northeast corner of State • Commercial Development a clear and logical order to new facilities. Route 49 and LaPorte. The land has been annexed by the i

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Plays of Samuel Beckett quietly come to life in theatre season opener "Beckett Works

Michelle Rossi she said. The biggest challenge she found in her scenes was the constant repetition and concentra­ "For God's sake! This craze for explicita- tion on the rhythm that Beckett's plays demand. tion! Every T dotted to death!" "It is hard to have no emotion. The style is a The director's comment in "Catastrophe" lot different than what I have done in the past," vividly echoes Valparaiso University's perform­ Elowsky said. ance of "Beckett Works" a collection of five Added Davies. "The most challenging part plays of the Irish absurdist playwright Samuel Beckett. ular acting. You have to forget what you have The cast of Lauren Davies, Jeff Dolecek, been told." Angela Elowsky. Kate Forward and Tom Reem Added Jeff Dolecek, "There is nothing to enliven Beckett's plays. They brilliantly perform hold on to - it is just you out there." He found that "Footfalls." "Rockaby," "Ohio Impromptu." to be both the most challenging and best pari "Come and Go," and "Catastrophe." about performing in the show. The actors perform all of the short plays "The setup [of the Studio Theatre] allows us with a certain mixture of silence and distinctive to have different technology that we are not able movements. Beckett does not waste a single word to use in other types of theatre," said Nick in his scripts. Each of the five pieces is a prime Hcygestad, one of the assistant stage rfianagers. example of minimalist theatre. Every action and One unique technology in "Beckett Works" is the line is thoroughly planned. Costumes, lighting rocking chair, which has the illusion of moving and props are minimal, leaving the audience with without the aid of the actress sitting in it. the richness of this unique theatrical style. In "Come and Go," the three women's hands "All of the really difficult things happen in are lighted, creating an eerie and surreal scene. the person's mind," stage manager Mike Green The limited lighting allows the audience to focus said. on the true essence of the plays. The simple cos­ "Beckett is very strict about how his plays tumes were a hit with the cast. Reem loves his were performed," said director Zachary Davis, a Matrix-style coat for "Catastrophe" and thinks 2001 VU graduate. "He set clear interpretations." that it is "sweet." Beckett's original stage direc­ Performances for "Beckett Works" are Sophomore Tom Reem (main photo) lets the silence do the tions throughout the five plays. tonight at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 talking in a play by absurdist Samuel Beckett. At inset, junior Forward enjoys Beckett's unusual style, "it p.m. and 8 p.m. The cost for tickets is $10 for Jeff Dolecek and sophomore Angela Elowsky prepare for a is nice to work in something different: it makes adults. S5 for seniors and non-VU students and moment of "Beckett Works," a Studio Theatre presentation our brains work as well as the audience's minds," free for VU students. opening tonight at 8 p.m. Photos by Kaht North. page 14, The Torch ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT October 3, 2003 SMACK_ Dave Nackovic Brock Lesner and Los Guerreros highlight thrilling WWE night at ARC TORCH WRITER

The place to be in Northwest Indiana Monday night wasn't in front of a TV watching Da Bears play (and lose to) the Packers, but rather in Valparaiso watching some of the biggest stars in World Wrestling Entertainment blow the roof off the Athletic Recreation Center. Of course, a company with the prestige of the WWE is always striving to improve itself, a fact reflected in all areas of an event. "Our turnout was good but we have had better," said event organizer Paul Twenge. "It j was a good night and they will be back. Hopefully the next event will go better." While the event was not quite sold out, the fans and wrestlers certainly did not seem to care as the show's fast pace and the wrestlers' incredible athletic skills kept the crowd on the edge of their seats. One would be rather hard-pressed to determine which match was the best of the evening as there were several standouts. John Cena's rapping promo, which taught the fans a lesson in Thuganomics, was definitely a crowd-pleaser. However, the crowd seemed to enjoy seeing him tap out to Chris Benoit's Crippler Crossface submission maneuver just as much. Then there was the much-hyped Kurt Angle-Brock Lesner match that lasted a good 15 to 20 minutes. The worked-up crowd cheered every attempt each man made to pin his oppo­ nent and cheered even louder when the attempt did not work. In a match that involved for­ eign objects, low blows and a referee bump, it was definitely a match nobody wanted to see end. But after one F-5 too many, Lesner was able to pin Angle and defend his title. Rey Mysterio Jr. against Tajiri was really a match-up that needed to be seen to be believed. The agility and creativity of these performers often left those in the stands with the same reactions people have after a David Copperfield performance - you see it, but can't believe it. But it was Mysterio who was blinded after Tajiri used the "red mist" to disable his opponent and pin him. The event's final card wound up being somewhat different than originally planned as match-ups often change to reflect what is currently happening on the televised shows. This is what occurred in the event's changed main event, which featured the Tag Team Champions, Los Guerreros, defending their title against the Basham Brothers. The champions seemed to feed off the crowd's energy. They were there to entertain and succeeded. They also managed to defend their title, getting the pin after Eddie Guerrero used his "frogsplash" move. "It was a 'Brock-in' good time," said senior Sam Winter. "Wrestling's fun to watch, I don't think people need to be die hard fans to enjoy it. I like the comedy aspect of it. They crack jokes and push the referee around, plus make fun of the other wrestlers. I think with that, plus the hard hitting action, it's a great event." One cannot be a fan of the world of sports entertainment and not have respect for the wrestlers and what they put themselves through week in and week out. They compete more often and in more physically challenging contests then most any other sport. Granted, there LEAH BUNK are detractors that complain about it being fake and too much of a soap opera, but that's all John Cena who taught tne crowd a |esSon in "Thuganomics," hoists Chris Benoit over his part of the game. There is no other form of entertainment that so seamlessly combines sports, neacj t0 s|am njm t0 the mat. Although he looks to be in charge of the match here, Cena drama, music, improv, comedy, cartoons and just about anything else you can think of in one was forced to tap out of the match when Benoit put him in his "Crippler Crossface" sub- neat little package. mission hold. 'Rundown' not a Letdown The Rock is solid in new action/comedy

Jon Bull Walken is genius playing the type of character he plays TORCH WRITER best. * "The Rundown" is a gem for its genre. It is Most action films tend to clone each other, so much escapism at its finest. Run down to the theater for this in fact that when a true original comes out, it is espe­ one. Final Grade: A-minus. cially refreshing. "The Rundown" is a great example of this because it looks like every action film out there, but once The Rock enters the screen, there is an eerie sense creeping from his gaze that this is going to be a fun ride. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson plays Beck, a hench­ man of a local bookie, who is sent to the Amazon to find the bookie's runaway son Travis, played by Seann William Scott ("American Pie"). Once in the Amazon, Beck realizes Travis, who is treasure hunting, has issues with the local kingpin Hatcher, played by Christopher Walken. With barmaid Marianna (Rosario Dawson, "Men in Black II") along,. Beck and Travis rumble in the jungle with Hatcher and his thugs over a lost treasure of considerable worth. "The Rundown" does what "48 Hours" and "Beverly Hills Cop" did so well before - it gives the audience a shot of adrenaline mixed with a perfect blend of wit and slapstick. The Rock is surprisingly fresh and fun as a hench­ man who can't get away from knocking out the bad guys (even though he wants to). The Rock rolls with this char­ acter, having fun all the way, and it shows. Scott adds a little slap stick with his wily, over-the- top acting, striking the perfect balance necessary for any buddy flick. The real standout, though, is the immortal Christopher Walken, who will have his countless imper­ Seann William Scott and The Rock try to devise a plan for sonators tickled to death with every one of his lines. escape in their action/comedy "Rundown." f

October 3, 2003 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Torch, page 15

Week: Saves the Day In Reverie'

WVUR Staff selects the subject Eleni Kametas for the DJ Spotlight weekly TORCH WRITER Saves the Day released their newest and most anticipated album, "In Andrew Bangert Reverie" Sept. 16. The New Jersey-based group grew into a successful act with A&E EDITOR their second album release "Through Being Cool," which featured the hits "You Vandal" and "Rocks Tonic Juice Magic," but getting recognition hasn't Medical science has yet to document a case of "rap addiction," but if such a been easy. The group, especially lead singer Chris Conley, has dealt with a disease exists, there is already a support group for sufferers. variety of internal issues, including miscommunication among band members Steve Rhodes' Rap-A-Holikz Anonymous is one show that fills the void for and shuffling of the lineup. But the new album makes all those troubles look Valparaiso University students who need their weekly dose of rap. From 6-9 p.m. on like a thing of the past. Thursday nights, Rhodes turns the studio into a sanctuary for his favorite music. "In Reverie" has a more mellow, Weezer-rock feel, and longtime fans "It's fun, I've been doing it for awhile," he said. "It's a lot more fun being able show signs of minor disappointment when comparing the new record to the to control what I play." band's previous album, "Stay What You Are." However, "In Reverie" has put "50 Cent, Eminem, Method Man, Redman, I play all sorts of music," he said. Saves the Day in heavy rotation at corporate and college radio stations, and the But Rhodes plays more than just well-known rappers on his show. He's played album hit #27 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart in its first week. It has underground and lesser-known rappers as well. In fact, when it's possible, Rhodes also reached number one on the WVUR album chart this week. hosts an on-air interview with and up-and-coming rapper. The album's first single, "Anywhere With You," is very indie-sounding, "If I get new music and I know the artist, I'll interview him," he said. He's and as always has that musical spark that only Saves the Day can radiate. "In interviewed artists from California, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St. Louis and other areas Reverie" is completely likeable, but one thing listeners find is the album lacks over the three years his show has aired on WVUR. lyrically. Saves the Day is known for their untouchable way of forming the But it's not all rap on Rhodes' show. Everyday he slows things down to play perfect image in the listener's head. This album just doesn't do that, and Saves the "R&B Jam of the Day." He also keeps listeners informed by delivering the "Hip- the Day enthusiasts want an explanation. One way of looking at it is the group Hop News." On the lighter side, "Straight-Up Poetry" features a "typical white guy" is trying to get rid of the "bite your tongue" attitude they are so well known reading rap lyrics. for, and trade it in for something that even parents can adore at their live show. Helping to keep Rhodes, who doubles as the station's program director, Saves the Day will be sharing the stage with Taking Back Sunday and engaged in his show is the audience interaction. Rhodes encourages listeners to call in Moneen, two bands very close in sound to the emo-rockers on their upcoming with their requests because his show is "different than a commercial station, I'll actual­ tour, but rumor has it the headlining band will be more acoustic than ever. ly play a song." Saves the Day fans should have seen this progression in music coming by the Although the beats and rhyming of rap seems to be on every commercial radio shift between the last two records, yet fans remain surprised at Conley's resist­ station these days, those who need their weekly dose of hip-hop from a knowledgeable, ance to busting out lyrics from the pit of his stomach, which we already know local source would do well to take the first step and listen to a meeting of Rap-A- he can do so well. With "In Reverie," finally Conley has made an album that Holikz Anonymous. allows him to sing from his heart.

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M % 1 HL A. t 0 : VA/ n Q t ^r^% iT*^. "i^ ^ ^*^ w" Horoscopes :-L^ '\jrJLJL mM^m* BY Miss ANNA ¥Y ildt From Associated Press October 2 - October 8 ARIES: (March 21 -April 20)' LIBRA: (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Learn to recognize when you are fin- Your plans may go completely awry tsfiJdHvitH a^ particular venture arid' m1s8weetMMlrM)est of thl |iM-* move on ... resolve to try and do bet­ tion and some good may come of it. ter next time. Plan a family event Something very promising may come where everyone participates. Your from a missed opportunity. Friday efforts will be appreciated by all. Beckett Works SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Homecoming Parade VUCA Theater, 2 and 7 p.m. TAURUS: (April 21 - May 21) Your hard work may not be noticed by Union'to Schnabel, 6 p.m. Love is overflowing. Either a current others during the week. Make sure to mate will rekindle your flame, or you satisfy yourself first, for you will Bonfire/Coronation Monday may be introduced to a new and excit­ never be able to count on others for Behind Heidbrink 6:30 p.m. ing love. Whichever occurs, you are your happiness. Be cautious about Senate Meeting now essentially in a new relationship - spending too much money. Craig Karges Neils 224, 9 p.m. for the rules have changed. SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Union, 8 p.m. GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) Get help with money matters - possi­ Tuesday Opportunities abound for you. If the bly bank statements and transactions. Beckett Works Career Center attitudes of those around you are Your financial footing may be much VUCA Theater, 8 p.m. Co-op: What It's All About. holding you back, it's time to be a lit­ more stable than even you expected. Union, 5-7 p.m. tle bit more self-centered in order to Investigate all financial tips before Observatory Open move closer to your goals. A new taking any actions. If it seems to good Behind Gellersen, 8:30 p.m. Call x5202 Guest Artist: Piano financial circumstance is very likely to be true, it probably is. after 5 p.m. to confirm. VUCA, 7:30 p.m. to present itself soon. CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Saturday CANCER: (June 22 - July 23) Learn from a friend this week - some­ Wednesday Don't try so hard to keep everyone in times spontaneity is the best course of Carnival and International Food Worship your small circle happy. Any attempts action. Don't be so quick to judge Huegli Lawn, 10:30 a.m.-l:30 p.m. to patch up an old relationship which others, you truly do not know what Deaconess Center, 7 a.m. is on the rocks, will be met with frus­ motivates and influences others to do VU Chorale tration. Work may be a welcome relief what they do. Kaffeestunde from the worries you can't seem to Chapel, 7:30 p.m. German House, 4 p.m. leave behind. AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Beckett Works Pay attention to your intuition, partic­ ularly where love and romance is con­ VUCA Theater, 2 and 7 p.m. Law School Fair LEO: (July 24-Aug. 23) Union, 6-8 p.m. It's time to act on the plan you have cerned. You may feel yourself being drawn into a very unusual relation­ Live Entertainment been formulating for improving your surroundings at home. Money will be ship, but one that will keep your inter­ Dave Tamkin and the PPC. Thursday tight, but cutting corners in other est for many years to come. Union, 8 p.m. Christ College Symposium areas will make the project possible. Mueller Refectory, 6:30 p.m. PISCES: (Feb. 20 - March 20) Sunday VIRGO: (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23) If you keep your feelings under wrap, Worship Life is not without flaws, and the it will create emotional upheavals, Friday sooner you convince the perfectionist even though there is an illusion of Chapel of the Resurrection, Sloan Exhibition attitude in yourself, the happier you control. It's OK to share your feelings 8:30 & 10:30 a.m Faculty/Staff Preview. are going to be. There are some situa­ with someone you care for. The femi­ VUCA, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tions which will always be changing, nine side of your nature is strongly Mass and never perfect. present and it may make you feel a bit St. Teresa's, 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. uncomfortable. The Torch, October 3, 2003, page 17 PORT Women's tennis takes warlike attitude into SIU Crusaders defeat Dayton 4-3 and prepare for Southern Illinois Invitational, carry "warrior" moniker from head coach Laura Medina both turned in great perform­ SIU," said SonkinSonkin . "Winning TORCH WRITER ances." doubles is extremely important "We performed well especially when we get to con­ Tennis players have often despite the weather, delays and ference. The invite next week­ been perceived as "soft," but also with haying to forfeit two end will be a perfect opportuni­ according to the Valparaiso matches," said Janssen. "It was ty to work on playing tough :

III HI : :.:: • University women's coach, Tim nice to pull off the win." teams." ttlMfiWt Maluga, these women are war­ Janssen won 6-2 and 6-4 "Next weekend will be riors. against Courtney McDowell in tough," said Maluga. "There The team defeated Dayton the second spot, while are some very good teams that 4-3 last weekend and was Evangelist beat Sarah Miller 6- we don't see all year, such as scheduled to play against 0 and 6-0. With the addition of teams from other conferences liS* Indianapolis, but the match was the freshmen on the team, and teams from other universi­ delayed by rain and eventually things are looking to get better ties who all play at high levels. canceled because of darkness. for VU. If we go out and fight, We know Amid the obstacles, however, "These girls are strong we will succeed." the match proved to be both players," said Maluga. "They fit "We are the David in a challenging and exciting, as the right in with the [older] girls tournament of Goliaths," team picked up its first win level-wise. In practice, they are Maluga added. "We are very against Dayton. very competitive, and that does competitive, and our top play­ "Last weekend was very two things for us. First, it push­ ers are warriors." •' exciting," said senior Mara es the players to [work harder] In addition to performing Sonkin. "It showed that we are to hold their spots, and second, well at SIU, the team also capable of great things this it gives us depth. They play hopes for success in conference year." strongly, and it gives us a dom­ play, which starts in the spring. Sonkin and her partner, ination all the way through. "Anything less than sec­ freshman Whitney Chada, post­ Very few teams can say that ond will be disappointing," said ed a victory at one doubles with their four, five and six singles Maluga. "Everyone is set on an 8-6 win. play good tennis." number one, and we have as "Mara played excellent The strength and domina­ good a shot as anybody. There tennis," said Maluga. "She was tion that Maluga sees in this are some good teams in the playing at a really high level team will be needed next week­ conference - Oral Roberts and against some very good play­ end when the team heads to IUPUI, the conference powers. ers. Freshman Rachel Janssen Southern Illinois University for We are looking to make it to the did a fantastic job. She held her an invitational tournament. NCAA tournament." own and won the second match. "We are going to serious­ The SIU tournament is set JENN KLEIN [Chada] and Kate Evangelist ly focus on doubles before for Oct. 10-11 at 9 a.m. The women's tennis team will participate in the SIU tournament Oct. 10-11. Men's tennis gets A's in C and D flights I Intramurals make racket Adams, Neeman and Vrabel lead the way for Crusaders at Bradley Invitational Badminton and racquetball tournies held Andy Viano Before they could advance to struggled at Bradley, began his Ben Wohlfeil TORCH WRITER the third day, things had to get going remarkable run in Muncie on day TORCH WRITER on opening day, and senior Jeff one, beating Eric Steurtz of Eastern Coming off a tough spring Vrabel provided the spark in the C Illinois in the D flight consolation Last Week, the annual Valparaiso University intra­ season that ended in the first round flight. After knocking off Daniel bracket, 6-1, 6-2. mural singles and team badminton and racquetball cham­ of the Mid-Continent Conference Jackson of Indiana Purdue Fort There were better things to pionships were held at the Athletic Recreation Center, tournament, the Crusader men's Wayne in the opening round, Vrabel come for Adams, who in day two generating a larger turnout than expected. tennis team has come roaring out of downed regionally ranked Matthew won a couple more matches, beat­ "We were glad to see a big turnout. We had a total of the gates this fall. After a successful Zollman of Xavier in straight sets 6- ing Joe Harvath of Indiana 54 men and 10 women total in the two tournaments," said turn at the Bradley Invitational, the 4, 6-3. University Purdue University event coordinator and intramural sports organizer Matt brown and gold were back at it "That was a really good win Indianapolis in straight sets to move Gustafson. again last week, battling the for him," Daugherty said. into the D flight consolation draw While in past years these tournaments, like most region's best at the Ball State "[Zollman] was recruited by the top semi-finals. Meanwhile, Adams and intramural sports, have been overwhelmingly won by fra­ Invitational. schools in the Midwest, he's getting his doubles partner Evan Roller ternities and sororities, this year there was a solid showing "It's difficult to even make it a good amount of scholarship, and steamrolled all the way through the from independents. into the third day at that tourna­ Jeff went out and beat him." D Flight consolation bracket, "When I won as an independent, I think it shows at ment," head coach Jim Daugherty Vrabel's teammate, junior knocking off Xavier 8-5 in the semi­ little bit that you can still excel without a Greek organiza­ said. "We played some really Tyler Neeman, also won his first finals and downing IUPUI 8-6 in the tion," said junior Anne Rufleth, who won the women's rewarding matches against round match in the C flight, drop­ championship match. singles racquetball tournament. Marquette, Drake, Illinois State, ping Bradley's Scott Roebuck, 2-6, "I was pretty disappointed in On the men's side in the racquetball tournament, Indiana State and some other really 6-4, 6-2, before falling in the second' the lower part of our lineup after senior Drew Johnson won the singles championship while good teams." round. Senior Jay Adams, who Bradley, but we definitely rectified the team champion was the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and in that at Ball State," Daugherty said. the badminton tournament senior Charles Galik won the "We're going to need [Adams] and singles championship while Phi Psi fraternity won the the rest of those guys to respond if team championship. On the women's side in the racquet­ we are to be successful. A lot of ball tournament, Rufleth won the singles championship times it comes down to one match at and Delta Delta Delta Sorority won the team champi­ the bottom of the draw and we need onship. In the badminton tournament, freshman Kara them to be there for us." Baldwin won the singles tournament while Delta Delta Even though Adams fell on the Delta again won the team championship. final day to Alex Roby of Bradley, The team champion is determined by a points system 6-3 6-4, the senior's performance in which weighs the performance of each team based on the Muncie was enough to earn him sum of how far each of their individual members advance Mid-Con men's tennis athlete of the as singles. week. His achievement marked the As motivation, the winners each tournament are second straight week a Crusader richly rewarded. had won that honor after junior Ben "All the winners of the tournaments get special intra­ Dunham-Freer took home the award mural t-shirts," said Gustafson. by posting a pair of singles victories The tournament comes highly recommended by all at the Bradley Invitational. involved for its excited and competition. The Crusaders will return to "In think the tournament and all intramural sports action today with a match at 3 p.m. are a big part of the Valpo experience," Rufleth said. "If LEAH BUNK against Wisconsin-Green Bay. The we keep getting more people, the competition will get bet­ Freshman Joe Venegas lunges to return a serve during practice earlier this week. Alumni Tournament is tomorrow. ter and make the event even more fun." page 18, The Torch October 3, 2003 Mens soccer mired in scoring drought Crusaders have not scored a goal since six games ago, last 552 minutes and 11 seconds of play Andrew Stem 90 minutes, Drake outshot the TORCH WRITER Crusaders 16-9 and had an 8-4 edge in shots on goal. Goals have been hard to "We started out the first come by for the Valparaiso half slow and probably the last University men's soccer team, 12 minutes, we pounded the and that trend continued when heck out of them," Mrak said. the Crusaders dropped matches "Much of their statistics came to Michigan State and Drake last out of the first 32 minutes." weekend without scoring a goal. Mrak added that in the sec­ The brown and gold have not ond half the brown and gold had scored a goal in the 552 minutes chance after chance, but could­ and 11 seconds accumulated n't find the back of the net. during their last six games. Neither team scored in the After completing two first overtime, but nearly four scoreless ties the previous week, minutes into the second one, the Crusaders hoped to keep the Matt Nickell beat Oleck to give Spartans out of the net as well, the Bulldogs the 1-0 win. but John Minagawa-Webster The Crusaders (0-6-2) changed that 2:48 into the game haven't scored a goal dating after he beat sophomore Jeff back to a game against Butler. Oleck from 20 yards out. "We've taken care of some "I don't know why it hap­ of the issues about having so pened or how it happened, but at many goals scored against us the beginning of each half we and starting to try to take care of gave a goal away," head coach the ball and possessing the ball Mis' Mrak said. better," Mrak said. "At times we Minagawa-Webster's goal do do that better. We are better was the only scoring of the first organized defensively and now it half. The Spartans outshot the just comes down to putting the Crusaders 8-4 in the first half ball in the back of the net." and held a 4-1 advantage in This weekend the shots on goal. Michigan State Crusaders get a chance to get a took nine corner kicks in the first leg up in the race for the Mid- half, compared to VU's one. BETH ADAMS Continent Conference regular The Spartans took control Seniors Josh Peacher and Adam Newell battle for control of the ball during practice earlier this week. The men's season title as they host the of the game 1:42 into the second soccer team has been without a goal since junior James Flugstad's blast against Butler Sept. 7. University of Missouri-Kansas half when Ryan McMahen beat back to East Lansing. team," Mrak said. "They're very away from the Michigan State City on Friday and conference Oleck for his first goal of the For the game, Oleck made solid and you have to tip your game is that the kids showed that newcomer Centenary on season. McMahen struck again eight saves, while Mike hats to them, but it shows what they cared. I mean the guys Sunday. at the 72:35 mark when he blast­ Robinson and Jason Tillman happens if we don't come pre­ never stopped fighting." "To start out conference ed a free kick from 25 yards out combined to make three saves in pared to play our best game After the short home stand play with two conference home into the back of the net. the shutout for Michigan State. against very good competition. against MSU, the Crusaders hit games, it's really critical that we Lightning in the area MSU held a 19-13 edge in shots And unfortunately there's never the road to take on Drake. For get off on the right foot in con­ caused the game to be canceled and an 11-3 advantage in shots a good time at the Division I the third time in four games, the ference play," Mrak said. "Every with 80 seconds remaining, and on goal. level to not have a good game. Crusaders finished regulation goal scored, either for or against, the Spartans took a 3-0 victory "They're an awful good "The one thing I'll take play tied at 0-0. Through the first is huge." Valpo Olympics kick off Homecoming Games promote fun of competition and Homecoming spirit among campus organizations Cassidy Kuhlmann TORCH WRITER The Valpo Olympics marked the beginning of Homecoming festivities on Sunday afternoon. With just four teams competing, campus radio station WVUR took the overall victory, narrowly defeating the com­ bined team of Sigma Tau Gamma, Delta Delta Delta, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Kappa Delta by three points with three second place event finishes and a first place event finish. VUDU Comedy came in third, and the team of Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Chi, Gamma Phi Beta and Lambda Chi Alpha finished fourth. "When you're just an independent organization and don't have the benefit of being on a team of four combined Greek organizations, it feels pretty good," said senior WVUR member Steve Rhodes. The Olympics started out with a wheelbarrow contest, with six people from each team taking turns wheelbarrowing their partners to a point, eating pudding and wheelbarrowing their partners back. Sigma Tau Gamma, Delta Delta Delta, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Kappa Delta won the event. WVUR was second. "The highlight of my Valpo Olympic experience was when my wheelbarrow partner was pushing me and her pants fell off," said junior Erin Gladstone, member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Three people from each team participated in the second event, the four-legged race. "It was a challenge," said WVUR's Kendra Baker. "But we got the hang of it and we had a lot of fun." VUDU Comedy won the event, followed by WVUR. The third event was a pizza eating contest. One male and one female from each team had to eat as much pizza as they could, crust and all, in three minutes. Sophomore Philip "Man Chizzle" Whaley defeat­ ed everyone by eating five whole pieces of Papa John's pizza during the time span. Whaley teamed up with sophomore Leah Bunk to lead WVUR to victory in the pizza eating portion of the contest. The fourth and final event for the afternoon was the canned food sculpture. Each team had to bring canned food to donate, and then use it to make a sculpture relating to VU Homecoming. Sigma Tau Gamma, Delta Delta Delta, WANTED Sigma Phi Epsilon and Kappa Delta was first overall for con­ CASHIERS for convenience store. structing "Cafe de VU," a sculp­ Part time evenings and weekends. ture dedicated to a new building on campus out of cans. WVUR Pleasant working conditions. KINGSRIDGE CENTRE was second with "Touchdown Close to university. 908 ROOSEVELT RD.

BETH ADAMS Valpo," a freestanding sculpture VALPARAISO, IN Sophomore Dani Carter, junior Rachel Hollinger and sophomore Stephanie of a referee signaling touchdown 531-0697 Davis compete in the four-legged race at the Valpo Olympics. for the Crusader football team. October 3, 2003 .PORT The Torch, page 19 ^ Willman with a pass on the two- P'EHKA| point conversion attempt to tally ^ the final margin, and the brown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 and gold was unable to threaten on their final possession. Early on, it appeared the game would be all Jacksonville. On their opening drive, the Crusaders coughed up the football and saw it returned 64 yards for a touchdown. Minutes later, Emmett Hunter plunged into the end zone for another touchdown. After an early second quarter field goal, the Dolphins were up 17-0 and appeared to be running away with the game. Then the Crusader offense finally came to life. Macchi went through the air to hit Giancola with two long touchdown passes of 56 and 63 yards to pull the team within a touchdown at halftime. The second of the two touchdown passes had Giancola burning cov­ erage and Macchi hurling the ball nearly 60 yards in the air to find the junior receiver. "Macchi looked good mechanically in the game, and we've been working with him on that. I could see some improvements," said Adams. The Crusaders came out firing again after halftime with Macchi hitting Ryan Barno for an 8-yard touchdown pass to knot the score at 20. Barno also finished with a big game, racking up 145 yards. The 452 yards passing by Macchi was a new school record, breaking the record of 446 he set last season. But his record effort went for naught. The turnovers hurt the Crusaders, killing several drives downfield. Those offensive mis­ takes, coupled with the power running of Hunter, were too much for the defense. "[Turnovers] are just a part of the game," said defensive coor­ dinator Sam Bernardi. "We were asked to step up our game and We did that for the most part. But we couldn't tackle at key times, and we just flat out didn't play well on the.last two series." Hunter finished the day with 210 yards on 38 carries and two touchdowns. His 210 yards were the second most in Jacksonville school history. "Hunter did the bulk of the damage," Bernardi said. "He was big and strong, and he ran real hard. But we also missed way too many tackles and didn't make plays." The team will try to put the loss behind them before enter­ taining the Eagles of Morehead State tomorrow. The Crusaders begin a string of five tough games against division opponents, most of which have winning records. "We just have to take it one game at a time right now," Bernardi said. "Our outlook hasn't changed, and we're just focus­ ing on Morehead State. We've simply got to do a better job of exe­ cuting out there." Added Adams, "Morehead State is always the cream of the crop in our division. They are one of the best defenses we will seet all year long, and they have two Ail-American corners. So Giancola and Macchi are going to have a test on their hands." BKTH ADAMS The game, part of VU's Homecoming activities; will begin at Senior David Macchi watches a pass while pressured in the pocket by a defender. Macchi threw forschoo a l record 452 1:30 p.m. at Brown Field. yards in Saturday's 34-27 loss to the Jacksonville Dolphins. The Crusaders (3-2) host Morehead Statfoe r Homecoming.

replaced between the pipes by Anthony. "I believe this win will record. "We need to continue to •MEYER senior Becky Maynard for over­ do a lot for our team and give us "Every win is a wonderful feel­ play at the level we have been time. Maynard did not have to confidence to continue and get ing. However, it was perfect and we should get the results we CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 make a single save while EIU ready for conference play." timing to get our first win want in conference," said goalkeepers Lindsay Dechert Not only was the win the before our first conference Anthony. "It certainly was a big 20-16, while the Panthers held a and Groene combined for seven. first of the Crusader season, but game," said Bartels, who was win in that we now know we corner kick advantage, 7-6. "We played a solid game it was also their first ever victo­ named the Mid-Continent can win and it should help us Sophomore Danielle Guerra and did well to win, especially ry over Eastern Illinois against Conference Offensive Player of prepare for conference play." made five saves in regulation for after having to go into over­ whom the brown and gold pre­ the Week for her two-goal per­ the Crusaders before being time," said head coach Stephen viously accumulated an 0-7-1 formance.

nered 36 assists and Becky just have to go out there and Dreher managed 17 digs. play." •TULSA One of the main rea­ Not only is VU con­ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 sons for VU's success lies centrating on the Attention in the closeness of all its Kangaroos, but it is concen­ handling Oral Roberts easi­ players. trating on the conference Aspiring Poets ly, winning three straight "We're so close that schedule ahead. games to take the match 3-0. we're like a family," Hansen "I think that Western is The Crusaders' defense reg­ said. "Every time that we going to be a really big sur­ Valparaiso University's MLK Committee is looking for submissions istered 37 digs and 13 play, we play for each other. prise," Hansen said of con­ of poetry to be included as part of our celebration. blocks in the match, which No one is ever out there ference rival Western led to the Crusaders' eventu­ playing for themselves." Illinois. "They cleaned The Poem should reflect the ideals and teachings al victories by the scores of house and have 12 new of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Crusaders will put 30-23, 30-27, 30-27. their 2-0 Mid-Con record on players, and they just beat The MLK theme is: "It's tough to even put the line at the Athletics IUPUI, and they were into words," said Novak. Recreation Center this ranked number one in the "After we won, we were all evening when they host con­ conference during the pre­ just kind of speechless." ference rival University of season." Robinson led the team Missouri Kansas City and Together We Can Make A Difference in kills once again, this time look to continue with anoth­ with 12, while Norman er win. came up with another 28 "Every game is going assists and junior Sara All entries must be submitted to be even bigger now," said by Friday, December 12, 2003 Tor more info contact Silcox added nine digs. Novak. "Every team will be [email protected] Jane at 219-464-5400 Kimberly Snow led the out to get us, now that we Golden Eagles with 17 kills, have the reputation from while Brittany Arnold gar­ beating Oral Roberts. We /~ VUSports [Scoreboard h Football Women's Soccer VU 27 VU 3 Jacksonville 34 Eastern Illinois 2 OT Volleyball Men's Soccer VU vu 0 Oral Roberts Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Drake OT My oh Meyer Defender's overtime goal propels women's soccer to inaugural win TOPS IN TULSA Dave Nackovic Volleyball becomes first Mid-Con team to beat Oral Roberts at home TORCH WRITER Dave Tomke After a long bus trip to done: defeat the Oral Roberts Golden Severe weather may have caused the cancel­ TORCH WRITER Schreveport, La., the team beat Eagles in Tulsa, Okla. lation of last Friday's scheduled women's soccer Centenary in the two teams' first Mid- ORU went into Saturday's match game, but it didn't dampen the Crusaders' desire to The Valparaiso University Continent Conference meeting, then with a 46-game home winning streak notch their first win of the season, which they women's volleyball team made a habit VU went on to do what no other Mid- on the line against conference oppo­ picked up Sunday by topping Eastern Illinois 3-2 at of doing new things last weekend. Continent Conference team has ever nents while VU entered with a two- Eastgate Field. game winning streak but an all- "We had a purpose and had to focus on what time winless mark in Tulsa. we had to do and did it," said freshman forward "That was just amazing," Jennifer B artels, whose two goals in the contest said senior Marion Hansen. "It proved vital. was a really big weight off of our The Panthers got onto the scoreboard first shoulders." with forward Beth Liesen's converted penalty kick As the weekend's two games less than five minutes into the match. Strong were the team's first conference defense on VU's behalf kept Eastern Illinois from games, its Mid-Con record now taking too many shots for the remainder of the half, stands at 2-0. and B artels tied the game at the 28:29, mark with "It's awesome to go into the the assist going to sophomore midfielder Emily Mid-Con and to prove ourselves King. to the teams that really matter," Twelve minutes into the second stanza, sophomore Jessi Novak said. B artels gave the home team the lead after heading The Crusaders took care of home a coiner kick by junior forward Lindsay business quickly last Friday, Holley. beating Centenary 3-0 on the Just when it seemed that the Crusaders would strength of three straight 30-23 finally put a notch in the "win" column, Panther games. Taking advantage of the midfielder Shartne Connell placed the ball past ten kills from both senior goalkeeper Danielle Guerra to tie the match with Michelle Robinson and sopho­ just 2:46 remaining in regulation to eventually more Liz Mikos, the brown and force an overtime. gold dispatched the Ladies with­ The overtime period proved fruitful, however. out much trouble. Junior defender Amanda Meyer took a pass from Senior Cyndi Norman con­ Holley and beat the Panthers' backup goalkeeper tributed 23 assists and sopho­ Tiffany Groene up top at the 95:19 mark. It was more Katie Bova added 15. Bova Meyer's first collegiate goal after joining the VU also led the team in digs, regis­ squad four matches into the season from the track tering 22 on the night. The and field team. Ladies effort was helped by "The team deserved this win," said Meyer, Ashley Templer's 11 kills, who also spent-time on the women's basketball Stephanie Scanlan's 16 assists team two seasons ago. "Everyone gave their best and Kelley Heckman's 18 digs. efforts the entire game, which gave us the opportu­ That win preceded what nity to get the win in the end. I didn't give the team many thought would be the this win, we won it together." toughest conference match all For the match, VU outshot Eastern Illinois year for the brown and gold. At ORU, VU shocked everyone by

RACHEL UHLIG see •MEYER page 19 The women's volleyball team returns to action at home tonight against the UMKC Kangaroos. see •TULSA page 19 Dolphins eke out victory THIS WEEK IN TORCH SPORTS- Football's bid for four straight wins thwarted by Jacksonville Eli Gieryna Jacksonville improved their record to 3- MEN'S SOCCER... TORCH WRITER 1. ... PAGE 18 "Boy, that is a tough loss to take," A quick look at the numbers for last said offensive coordinator Stacy Adams. VALPO OLYMPICS... Saturday's game between the Valparaiso "We got down early and the defense gave University men's football team and the us a chance to come back, and we did ... PAGE 18 Jacksonville Dolphins hints at good that, which is the mark of a good football things for the Crusaders. team. But yeah, it's a pretty tough loss." WOMEN'S TENNIS... Senior quarterback Dave Macchi Senior linebacker Lawrence ... PAGE 17 threw for a school-record 452 yards, and Canada agreed. "It's hard," he said. "It wideout Rob Giancola rang up 233 yards was a heart-breaker." receiving. VU had three more first downs The heartbreak came on the deci­ MEN'S TENNIS... than the Dolphins and over 250 more sive play of the game. Trailing 27-26, ... PAGE 17 total yards. Jacksonville orchestrated a 59-yard drive However, in a close game, one stat downfield that ended with a 10-yard INTRAMURAL can make all the difference: the brown touchdown pass from Mike Sturgill to and gold fumbled seven times, four of Elden Ferguson. Sturgill then hit Jimmy BADMINTON AND

BETH ADAMS which were recovered by Jacksonville, RACQUETBALL... Sophomore midfielder Emily King tracks down the ball en route to dropping a 34-27 decision on • F-BALL page 19 ... PAGE 17 during Sunday's 3-2 win over Eastern Illinois. the road. VU fell to 3-2 on the year, while see