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Thursday, February 23, 2012 Issue 16, Volume 77 Siloam Springs, Arkansas VeggieTales comes to campus Shelby DeLay Big Idea Productions The lofty goal that Vischer had what God could give him was truly “I began making animated vid- set out before himself attracted “al- enough. In Genesis, Abraham was Staff Writer eos when I was nine,” Vischer said. pha males” to the company, each willing to let go of everything else [email protected] “In 1993, I produced the first Veg- one eager to change something else. before he would let go of God. gieTales video. I was making a big Soon, Vischer saw himself sitting on “Why would God wand us to let The campus got its daily serving difference. If I had this much impact the sidelines of his own big idea. go of our dreams?” Vischer asked. of vegetables Tuesday when Phil with videos, I thought I could be the “I learned that when you pull Vischer stressed the importance Vischer, co-creator and voice ac- next Disney.” away from the world, you lose what of not making desires idols saying tor of VeggieTales fame, spoke in Vischer explained that he wanted you want to do,” Vischer said. “Maybe God wants to know what’s chapel. to be just like Walt Disney, because Although the dream ended in more important to you—dreams, or Vischer spoke on the importance as an introvert he didn’t know what 2003, the VeggieTales creator still him,” and making it clear that it is of letting God be in control and else he wanted to do, and that he had has a great outlook on life, and important to put God’s will ahead of letting go of our own dreams. He truly lost who he was. He set a goal knows that the process he endured is our own desires. learned this firsthand after being for his productions to become one of what made him who he is now. kicked out of Bible school and see- the top four family media brands in After listening to a cassette tape ing both the rise and the fall of his Phil Vischer 20 years. of a sermon, Vischer realized that See VEGGIE on page 3 Compiled by Seth Kaye

Students After a brief introduction, shine What could beat at a pop- compositiontalent of Ellicott’s, show The last act before the Hannah Wright Contributor the show began. The first act, ping video blogger? Perhaps called “My King’s Stable,” intermission was worth Panic Bear, made up of four a breakdancing Russian? this act was a reminder of the wait. A group calling [email protected] men with excellent musical Next up was an act entitled, how greatly God loves us. themselves 1921 entered, skills, performed Safetysuit’s “We Are Here Because You Ellicott and Miller sang with resplendent in black and As the events for family “Believe.” The performance Are Good to Us,” a rapping definite passion and good red. The group was com- weekend were underway, showcased the members’ act starring freshman Stanley harmony to the instrumental prised of senior Jasmine expectations were high for musical talent and carried an Brown and juniors Musa styling of Roller. Chavez, sophomore Mikael the annual talent show, a element of shock and awe. Clark and Misha Kolemasov. Up next, Senior Samuel Seamans, freshman Ashley favorite among family and Following Panic Bear was The boys delivered a bump- Cornejo demonstrated his Camarillo, freshman Garrette students alike. senior London Smith, simul- ing beat with a beautiful skills. He began by beat Wiley, freshman Daniel The audience waited taneously advertising his message, that God is the one boxing, giving the distinct Musgrave and sophomore as the lights dimmed, and video blog and surprising us who enables our continued impression that he had swal- Annabel Stavey. This group we were introduced to our with an eye-popping popper existence. lowed a drum set. Following sang Adele’s “Someone Like Masters of Ceremony. Senior routine. Smith can dance; he In a radical change of this, he sang Bruno Mars’ You,” possibly better than Drew Duffy and junior moved as if he had no bones. direction, a band with a folky “Just The Way You Are” Andrew Layden were known The act had a slow start, but feel, made up of senior AJ accompanied by recordings for the evening as princes on he slowly drew in the audi- Miller and freshmen Caleb of himself beat boxing the a quest for talent throughout ence with his mind-bending Ellicott and Laura Roller drums, bass, piano and har- See TALENT page 7 the kingdom of “J’bu.” moves. took the stage. Playing a mony. School warms up for conference Jon Skinner JBU was finally awarded its first Any student that visits the and Tournament this year after com- WLHC Athletic office on Febru- pleting the Bill George Arena in ary 27 and 28 during regular office Sidney Van Wyk 2010. hours can sign up for a free ticket. Threefold Staff While SAC tournaments typi- On March 1, all students who are cally are not free to fans, this year on the list will have free admis- the university will be subsidizing sion. This March, the Madness is ticket costs so students will be able The only other people who will coming to JBU. John Brown will to attend games for free and fac- attend the tournament for free are host the Sooner Athletic Confer- ulty will pay five dollars instead of members of other teams, press and ence Men’s and Women’s basket- the regular cost of 10 dollars. tournament volunteers. ball tournaments March 1-3 in Bill “If they want to come, we want Many of the tournament vol- George Arena. them here, and we don’t want them unteers are retired faculty and After several past bids to host to pay so we are going to sub- the event in Murray Sells Gym, sudize it,” said Athletic Director. See SAC on page 9

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Page 2 February 23, 2012 NEWS The Threefold Advocate Summer study abroad trips see student lag

ally, professionally and academ- during the trip as they partici- Brittany Reading ically. pate in history itself and dive Managing Editor According to Stevenson, ap- into German culture. [email protected] proximately 120 students study “Students usually only see abroad during the summer and me in the classroom but during have a unique opportunity to the trip, I pop popcorn and sit Some study abroad summer not only learn more about them- on the girls’ beds and just talk programs have seen a significant selves and the world but more about life,” she said. “It’s amaz- decrease in participation, which importantly, their relationship ing to have a month of mentor- has been attributed to a sluggish with God. ing students intimately.” economy. “You become increasingly As Stevenson debriefs stu- Though the numbers are low, dependent on a holy God when dents after study abroad trips, Bill Stevenson, director of inter- you are outside of your cultural he recognizes just how different national admissions, is not con- comfort zone,” he said. they become after the trip. cerned, but is instead optimistic It is the interactions with lo- “The majority come back about the future of the programs cals in the town market or on the saying, ‘This experience has and their impact on students. train that helps students develop changed the way I live my life,’” Five summer study programs, a competency of the culture they he said. including Jordan, Germany will bask in for a month. “I’m so glad for the trip be- and Ireland, continue to thrive, Biblical studies professor cause it just forces you, in a whereas German art studies and Robbie Castleman leads the good way, to connect with peo- Italian studies programs were German Studies Program and ple and forge friendships,” said cancelled due to a lack of par- emphasizes the importance of senior Jordan Rowe who studied ticipation. “place as text” as students will abroad in Ireland last summer. Stevenson believes the cur- live in the heart of Reformation Stevenson believes many rent state of the economy plays history and see the very places benefits of the program includes a major role in a family’s deci- they read in textbooks. gaining a better understanding sion to invest in a study abroad During their studies, stu- of yourself, the world and God program for their student. dents will pray together at a as well as making you more “Families are being cau- Concentration camp as they marketable to future employers, tious with their money but I sus- read Eli Wiesels, “Night,” sing developing global awareness pect our programs will rebound “A Mighty Fortress is our God,” and engaging in a fun academic strongly once the economy sta- in the church were it was first experience. bilizes,” he explained. sung and celebrate the gift of “Studying abroad allows you Though financial aid does the Holy Spirit at the Basilica on to function within the United not cover summer study abroad Pentecost Sunday. States more effectively as you Submitted by ROBBIE CASTLEMAN programs, Stevenson argues the Castleman and Tim Dinger, encounter various cultures and The former city hall of Bamberg, Germany, sits on an artificial island in the middle benefits from such an experi- director of student counseling, have a developed competence of of a river. It is one of the sites professor Robbie Castleman has visited with students dur- ence are an investment relation- will lead a team of 17 students such cultures,” he explained. ing previous German study abroad programs.

How Well Do You Know Her? Film challenges racial assumptions ing attention from the social Adrianne Redding practices and public policies that Copy Editor benefited whites at the expense of others.” [email protected] Lastly, the final installment, “The House We Live In,” ad- Studies now show there is ac- dresses the legacy of past dis- tually no genetic distinction be- crimination and reveals how tween races. The documentary many American policies, past series “Race: The Power of an and present, intentionally or not, Illusion” explains that and more. give “whites” more opportuni- It is being shown this month, ties in life. sponsored by the Multicultural Black History Month, first Organization of Students Active thought of in 1926, became a re- in Christ, and the communica- sult of the Civil Rights Move- tion and history departments. ment in the United States in the John Brown University stu- 1970s. It became nationally rec- ognized in the late 1980s or ear- ly 1990s, and gained media at- tention from schools and the media, said Assistant Professor of History Trisha Posey. Some schools have units on African American history to celebrate February. Others place an emphasis on great African Americans who have contribut- ed to American history. At the university level, Posey said, this is a great opportuni- ty to discuss the issue of race in American culture through forums, discussion groups or films. This is what MOSAIC at- tempts to do with this documen- tary. The organization plans to show more films in the future. dents can view the three-hour March is Women’s Month, Ojo series as part of the school’s said, and MOSAIC plans to show recognition of Black History “The Help,” the 2011 drama Month. The documentary gives about a group of diverse women students an opportunity to un- exposing cruelty towards maids. derstand race better. The organization presented “MOSAIC promotes under- the first part of the documenta- standing of all people and where ry last Wednesday and the sec- Submitted by ASHLEY RANDALL they come from and what other ond part yesterday evening. The Sophomore Roxan Gonzales and junior Karen Cerella laugh as they participate in Roomie Wed, an event put on by cultures are like,” said sopho- third and final installment will the Walker Dorm Residence Hall Association. Roomie Wed is a game-show-style event, in which roommates are asked more Bridgette Ojo, an officer in occur next week. questions to test their knowledge of one another. Gonzales and Cerella won the contest, beating out eight other teams. the organization She said the history and com- Questions ranged from color of toothbrush to worst fear or how they want their meat cooked. munication departments came Students wanting to up with the idea to show the PBS take part in MOSAIC’s documentary and gave the or- Black History Month have ganization the opportunity to one more opportunity. sponsor it. “It’s important for people to be aware of different On Feb. 29, the organi- Studying with kids Too much cell use Yemenis end era culture and be informed,” Ojo zation will be presenting People who are students and money.cnn.com Feb. 21 nytimes.com Feb. 21 explained. “[This documentary] the final part of the doc- parents are invited to take part in The U.S. will most likely run The people of Yemen ended is for everyone.” umentary series, “Race: a new support group system. out of space on the airwaves for the thirty-year rule of their presi- The documentary studies The Power of an Illusion.” race in society, history and sci- An informational, come-and- the amount of increasing use in the dent in an election on Tuesday. Viewing and discussion go lunch will be occurring on next year. The agreement for the current ence. The first part takes a closer Feb. 23, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in look at the variations in humans’ will be in LRC 121. As levels of voice, text and In- president to be replaced by his The third part is entitled the Dye Lounge. ternet services rise, consumer pric- vice president was made before a genetic codes through races and es may rise, dropped calls may in- single ballot was cast. But that did confronts stereotypical myths “The House We Live In” Moving on out crease, and data speeds may slow. not change the people’s happiness. about the different races. and focuses on institution- In order to live off campus According to the PBS web- The spectrum available has been The president’s decision was al practices which inten- next semester, students are re- filled up with 4G and video down- made only after trying to end site, the second part, “The Story quired to meet certain require- We Tell,” shows “how deep so- tionally or unintentionally loads. Various solutions are being demonstrations calling for his res- advantage the white race. ments. They must also apply by explored. ignation with military force. cial inequalities came to be ra- March 2, at 5 p.m. tionalized as natural—deflect-

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February 23, 2012 Page 3 NEWS The Threefold Advocate Two new colleges join University campus would be in the program’s brand- operating as a unified group. The Esther Carey ing and building signage. current changes simply formalize News Editor Fast’s Principles of Marketing and simplify the process. They students are developing a market- also give people an opportunity to [email protected] ing plan for the new college. She change tracks somewhat. said it was a great chance for them For example, Sandra Van Thiel, John Brown University is no to work on something that could former chair of the education divi- longer just a University, thanks to realistically be used. sion, will be using this as a chance the addition of two new colleges Fast said there will be a recep- to step back from administration last month. tion later in the semester to offi- and go back to full-time teaching. As of Jan. 1, the University im- cially introduce the new college to Van Thiel said it had not yet plemented a few structural chang- the students. been decided who would take the es. The former divisions of Busi- Currently, one difference be- job of overseeing the traditional ness and Education have been tween the education and business undergraduate education program. organized into individual colleg- colleges is that education gradu- Because of the restructuring, the es. It is unlikely that students, es- ate programs are still in-process. role would be different than what pecially those who are traditional Graduate classes will not be of- hers had been, Thiel added. undergraduates, will notice much The accreditors were not fully sat- times turn slowly, Walenciak said. change. isfied with the University’s an- There are still processes and ti- Ed Ericson, vice president of swer that “it works because we are tles that need to be worked out or academic affairs, said the adjust- nice to each other.” They suggest- clarified. He sees it as a chance to ments were the result of sugges- ed that the three degree programs challenge and build the program in tions made by the specialized be integrated into one disciplinary preparation for a vibrant, engaged accreditation boards for each di- college to increase good communi- future. vision. Both had three program cation. The joke has been going around “boats”—traditional undergradu- Ericson said the heads of the campus administration that lob- ate, degree completion, and mas- new colleges would be Joe Walen- bying for this change was Walen- ters—that had been granting sim- ciak, former professor of business, ciak’s attempt at land-grabbing ilar degrees but were reporting to and Gloria Gale, former professor and empire-building. In reality, different administrative hierar- of education. They have been giv- Walenciak said, he wanted to do it chies. en the title of Associate Dean of because of his desire to serve the Ericson said members of the ac- the College of Business and Asso- students. fered until next fall, Gale said. Gale said she had been interest- creditation council for the business ciate Dean of the College of Edu- “Having a College of Business Gale said the change was im- ed in moving toward an adminis- programs questioned the then-cur- cation respectively. instead of a Division of Business portant for the education programs trative role. She had been in charge rent arrangement during a recent Walenciak said the change does add some prestige,” he said. because education is a complex, of the education degree comple- visit. would help with coordination be- “It creates a different impression. dynamic field. Thus the traditional tion program, which is part of what They asked how things such tween the three types of programs I want our students to be able to undergraduate degree completion made her a good choice for Associ- as the strategic plan worked when and would facilitate common man- have pride in their program.” and graduate programs need to be ate Dean. During next school year, these three groups were reporting agement and planning. Eva Fast, instructor of business, aware of what the others are doing. her main focus will be getting the to different people, Ericson said. The wheels of change some- said the biggest day-to-day change She said they had already been graduate program up and running. Students see worth of study by sharing with others which could eventually provide a tion for the state of Arkansas. Post- gen, coordinator of undergraduate the Capitol in D.C. This was Ar- Esther Carey remedy for cancer. ers were set up in the rotunda of the scholarship. kansas’ first year to hold such an News Editor Six students traveled to Little capitol building. Swearingen said one especially event. Rock, Ark. for an opportunity to While there, the students were exciting part of the event happened According to the presentation’s [email protected] present research which they have able to talk about their research to seniors Rebekah Henderson and brochure, 80 students from 13 Ar- worked on for at least a year. projects to people including state Suyen Espinoza. kansas colleges and universities Students may sometimes see The Feb. 15 event was the first senators and representatives. The Their project, entitled “Right- participated. scientific research as boring. Some Science, Technology, Engineering University’s participation was fa- handed and left-handed: A reaction The day was a great opportuni- students, however, are doing work and Mathematics poster presenta- cilitated in part by Brent Swearin- in stereo,” is one step in a process ty for the University’s students to of an attempt to develop cells that present their work to people and to can inhibit the growth of cancer. see what type of research other stu- Espinoza said she and Henderson dents are doing, Swearingen said. have been working on it for a year “It is good for our University to and a half. communicate with elected officials Espinoza said one of the people and be able to demonstrate the re- who came to look at their poster search our students have done,” he pointed out one of the names in the said. “It also gives us a chance to reference list as his own. He was show that we care about the ‘hand’ a professor from the University of part of our motto, not just the ‘head’ Arkansas who had started the re- part in the classroom.” search project that Espinoza and Swearingen said his wife Car- Henderson were working on. la Swearingen, associate professor He read every detail of their of chemistry, helped choose who poster and said they were doing a would go. She asked the science great job, Espinoza said. It was a faculty to nominate students, who little intimidating talking to him then submitted abstracts. about their project, she added, be- He added that each school was cause she realized that “he really guaranteed three slots at the pre- knows this stuff!” He was able to sentation. The University submit- tell the women what they needed to ted four projects, and all four were do to finish their research. accepted by the event’s organizers. She added that being able to Swearingen said he was proud present their results to other people of all of the students’ hard work. helped her to see that all of those The event was definitely a success, hours in the lab were well worth it. with potential for growth, he add- Submitted by CARLA SWEARINGEN Swearingen said other states ed. He hopes that in the future the Senior Amanda Hicks shares about her project on the interaction of an electrical current, a liquid and a magnetic field. Hicks have had similar events, modeled organizers will open it up to other and five other University students took part in a new presentation event in the rotunda of the Arkansas Capitol on Feb. 15. on a presentation that takes place at fields as well.

VEGGIE continued from Page 1 Vischer ended by praying that we all would “focus on a relation- ship with [God] rather than be con- fused with our work for [God].” For sophomore Jessica Wil- liams, Vischer’s prayer made a big impact. After having her own plans change during her senior year of high school, Williams took a year off of school and focused on what the Lord was calling her to do. “I had a dream to be a profes- sional dancer,” Williams said. “I was set up to go dance with a com- pany and everything. But then I tore my hip flexor and was unable to dance for a while.” During the time that Williams was unable to dance, she rediscov- ered her passion for photography, and realized everything she could do with that. “I realized I have this dream to make a difference with my photog- raphy for a reason,” Williams said. Submitted by JBU COMMUNICATIONS “Chapel re-fired me to keep chas- Phil Vischer, creator of VeggieTales, poses with students dressed as the characters he created and voiced. Vischer spoke in chapel on Feb. 21 for Leadership Week. ing my dream and to take advan- tage of my resources here at JBU.” has found himself thinking over back and align what I want with correspondence with many of his different ways that God has given Vischer encouraged sophomore Mark 12:31, where Jesus tells his what God wants.” employees, instead of working him “a clean sheet of paper.” It is Josh Kimmis in a different way. disciples to “love your neighbor as Vischer stated that knowing that with hundreds at a time. important, however, to always stay Kimmis realized that because yourself.” God made him an introvert for a “Just because I tried to be Walt focused on what He wants for you. he is constantly focused on what “I’ve realized I give so much reason was a good thing, and that it Disney, God didn’t promise to take “God doesn’t care how big your other’s needs are and how he can of myself away, which isn’t a bad is important to listen to him before care of it. He promised to take care impact is,” Vischer said. “He cares help his friends accomplish their thing, but I’m denying myself,” taking action. of me,” Vischer said. about how big your obedience to dreams, he has lost his. Kimmis Kimmis said. “I’m learning to step Vischer now works over email Vischer noted there are several him is.”

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Page 4 February 23, 2012 EDITORIAL The Threefold Advocate Calling all fans Let’s support the home team for the tournament This is a scene we have repeated for two decades. Fans packing the stands for a game against a team we will undoubtedly crush. TV cam- eras recording our annual 15 minutes of fame. Fans in full body paint screaming at the top of their lungs. Toilet paper raining down onto the court. In many ways, the TP Game defines us as a University. We put pic- tures of it on all our brochures and brag about being USA Today’s best technical foul. Many prospective students and incoming freshman are led to believe that basketball is a big deal on campus. Unfortunately, this is not true. After the TP is cleaned up and the moment fades, so does our collective interest in basketball. The Sooner Athletic Conference Tournament provides the perfect opportunity to prove our fandom, but based on our turnout this season, we have a lot of work to do. Barely packing the stands for early-season out-of-conference teams is understandable. Having only half-full stands for a matchup against the number 3 ranked team in the country is not. This is the first time we have hosted the tournament, and it can be a huge advantage for us, but only if we show up. If we do not fill the stands to capacity at the tournament, then we are doing our school and our athletes a disser- vice. If the stands are not packed, then we will waste not only our best chance to impact our teams’ seasons, but also our chance to create a tradition that lasts beyond the first points at the TP Game.

With Bill George Arena in its early years, the conference tourna- SGA: constantly making metaphors of itself. Advocate Threefold The HIXSON / RUSSELL ment has the potential to be its biggest event yet. Every year, when our men’s basketball team scores and the TP flies, the arena fills up with electricity usually reserved for places like Duke University’s Cameron Indoor Stadium. Obviously the decibel and in- tensity levels are higher at larger universities, but for a few moments, Dreams are worth pursuing despite our small size, we feel like a big-time basketball school. If we can translate even half of the atmosphere from the TP game to the when those dreams die? When mean he was not busy. tournament, then we can make Bill George a formidable place to play. I walked out of the Bill George Joseph goes from getting sold Arena, part of me thought Phil into slavery to Pharoah’s captain was right - we need to just wait of the guard, to being thrown on God for his guidance. God is, into prison for charges of sexu- Endorse me not after all, smarter than we are. al assault, to finally getting pro- A plea for celebrities to keep their politics private But there was another part of moted to second in the kingdom me that thought he didn’t quite in Egypt. Wherever he went his Celebrities know how to create hype during election season. get it. work was blessed, even if the

Paris Hilton forgot to rock the vote when she failed to cast her ballot, ontributor When God leaves us with al- poor guy didn’t have a clue at despite of endorsing then-Senator Hillary Clinton in the 2008 presiden- C most nothing and no direction, the time how God would turn tial elections. we are still left with two things around all of the crap he was go- Just last week, Samuel L. Jackson raised some eyebrows when in an A.J. Miller that we can do. The first thing I ing through. interview with Ebony Magazine admitted he voted for President Obama imagine Phil would agree to. For over a year I’ve been “because he was black.” This Tuesday in Chapel, Phil Micah 6:8 sets out a simple dealing with depression. The With both of these incidents, The Threefold Advocate must ask if ce- Vischer talked about his climb rule that applies to all of life. As way I started to get out of it was to success with the company not receiving a revelation from lebrity endorsements actually make a difference. that makes VeggieTales, Big God. In the end, it was a dream The math of endorsement is pretty simple. The public likes seeing Idea. But after the horrendous that helped me. It was not an their celebrities on television, therefore if celebrities say they like a prod- theater ticket sales of “Jonah,” all-consuming dream, just a lit- uct, in this case a candidate, people might like it as well. Endorsers use a bad reception once the movie tle thought that after I left col- Hollywood stars because they believe we desire power and a connection came out on DVD, and a legal lege I might pursue journalism to the famous. Though this sounds appealing, it might not be the case. case that left him bankrupt, he and creative writing. I invested According to a CBS poll taken during the 2008 presidential elections, reached the conclusion that God some time into developing these 78 percent of people expected celebrity endorsement to have “no effect pauses or drops your dreams talents and interests that God on the election,” while nine percent said endorsements would make peo- sometimes so you can find out had already put in me. I never ple less likely to vote for a candidate. what is more important: him or stopped listening for God to tell The Threefold Advocate believes people should vote for a candidate those dreams. me if I was going the right di- All this is well and good. The rection or if I needed to stop. based solely on their goals and achievements, not because their favorite problem comes when Phil ex- In the end, I believe the celebrity says to. plains exactly what people are the English Standard Version dream honored him and he con- Take Hilton’s case before she began supporting Clinton. While off to do when they don’t have a puts it, “He has told you, O man, firmed that I was indeed going camera in 2007, Larry King asked the ex-jailbird heiress when was the dream from God: nothing. I sin- what is good, and what does the right way. last time she voted. Her answer was “last year,” according to msn.com. cerely doubt that this is what he the Lord require of you but to I don’t believe God requires When King became baffled and asked in what election she voted in, her means. But it is what he said. do justice, and to love kindness, us to always have definitive con- response was “presidential.” In the end, Phil is right about and to walk humbly with your firmation before we invest in If celebrities choose to go down the endorsing route we believe they dreams. They aren’t the point. God?” This doesn’t mean a de- something. What Phil did get should possess the common skill to register. Hilton’s solution is simple: God is the point, always. He tailed plan to change the world. right was that when we go down do not endorse if you do not plan to vote. Stars should also be equipped said that once we get so caught It is simple response to circum- that road we need to always be with basic knowledge of what their candidate stands for before making up in our dreams of things to do stances every day. listening. for God we lose sight of God The second thing will be any decision, something Jackson failed to do. himself. True. more controversial. I think we According to the New York Post, Jackson contended that Obama’s But do nothing? There are shouldn’t scrap all dreams God  message was of no importance since he believes most politicians will say times when God scraps our doesn’t definitively affirm. anything to get elected. “I just hoped he would do some of what he said plans. I think that for whatever The life of Joseph illustrates he was gonna do,” Jackson said to TMZ. reason, he even scraps his own my point. The guy did not get Miller is a senior majoring Voting based on race is not the issue, it is about having concrete rea- plans. At least to our eyes. many commands from God that in communication studies. She can sons on why your candidate is the best to serve in the White House. So what is left for us to do we know of, but that doesn’t be reached at [email protected]. The mutual relationship between celebrities and politics must stop. Instead of building a stronger image for their candidates these superstars may hinder their chances of winning by showing lack of knowlege. Celebrities should step down from their pedestal and focus on at least getting to know the presidential candidates. Making time for quality gifts The go on YouTube and find thou- I lost touch with that piano Threefold Advocate - advocate.jbu.edu - STAFF sands of renditions of this same friend, and with her I lost her gift. song. When this happened, I found that Russell Hixson - Editor-in-Chief You can choose from profes- I cannot create any substitute for The Threefold Advocate invites you to submit a signed letter to the edi- Brittany Reading - Managing Editor sional recordings, high school what had been given to me. tor. We ask that you keep your com- Esther Carey - News Editor recitals and some pretty funky I can have at my fingertips the ments to fewer than 300 words, and Seth Kaye - Photo Editor dubstep remixes. exact same product, but I was we reserve the right to edit for space Emerson Ayala - Opinions Editor Many of these recordings not given a product. I was given and appropriate content. The writer’s Anali Reyes - Lifestyles Editor are artfully and uniquely done. a gift, something someone else phone number, classification and Adrianne Redding - Copy Editor Some of them represent the ab- had mastered, created and then hometown must be provided. E-mail ontributor

Sidney Van Wyk - Sports Editor C solute pinnacle of professional personally given to me. That gift or mail letters by 6 p.m. on Monday. Jenny Redfern - Visual Arts Director playing, done by master scholars has been taken away. Jon Skinner - Graphic Artist Foster Alley who bring more out of the piece I believe the meaning of life Views expressed by columnists or Taylor Alison - Ad Director than I can possibly comprehend. is found in gifts. It is found in in letters are not necessarily the Marquita Smith - Adviser The first time I heard I do not need to know any- their pursuit, in their giving and Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” thing about the artist to enjoy the receiving. The Son of Man was views of the publisher, adviser or Staff Writers was a gift. piece; in fact, the artist is incon- himself a gift to mankind, infi- staff. Kelsey Gulliver, Shelby DeLay, AJ I had heard the piece’s name sequential. The work itself is all nitely beyond being earned, de- Miller, Hannah Wright before and was vaguely aware of that I have to care about. Each of manded or created. CONTACT US Beethoven as a historical figure. these pieces, just like my friends, The moment you control Contributing Photographers I had caught chance snippets of costs me absolutely nothing. something, it ceases to have pow- JP Garcia Abby Chestnut E-mail | [email protected] the melody, but had no idea what However, not one of the infi- er over you. When something Lindsey Gerke Max Grubb Mail | JBU Box 2501 the song was. nite sound clips I hound through can be possessed on command, Michael Bruner Laura Parker 2000 W. University Street I was friends with an expe- can ever strike me the same as it devalues. Rebecca Curry Ashley Elkins rienced piano player, and when that friend exercising her skill in Do not believe this world is Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761 Stephanie Willis Angela Morse I hummed a few notes of the a drab piano practice room. so small that you can demand all distinctive tune she knew it by No matter how masterful a you wish from it, or you will kill heart. She played it for me, then product it may be, it can never its best gifts to you. and there, at no cost. Listening to be anything more than a product, her play that song was helpless- an object to be consumed. I con- The Threefold Advocate would like to clarify that editorials, those pieces in the col-  umn above this paragraph, are the opinion of the editorial board. They are there- ly and hauntingly beautiful. In trol it. I can find a piece, listen, fore not attributed to individual writers. The writings to the right, with mug shots and the time since, I have learned the pause, replay (or not) as I please. Alley is a junior majoring pithy headlines, are columns. Each is the sole opinion of the mug shot’s owner. On difference between a gift and a But it will never quite please me. occasion, readers wishing to respond to an article or to express a viewpoint will in management. He can be write a letter to the editor. The opinion pages serve as a community bulletin board product. It is free and available, but is not reached at [email protected]. and are meant to continue the dialogue about various issues relevant to the JBU I have since found that I can a gift. community. Please write. We want your input.

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February 23, 2012 Page 5 OPINION The Threefold Advocate Why I support the DREAM Part II Debunking the myths and explaining the impact of the DREAM Act

children of wrongdoers as an U.S. law, nor can there be. The illegal, could society then in- The Torture Argument: “If effective method of deterring Supreme Court has ruled that flict them with limitless sanc- we don’t punish their children, crime. No other crime gets the there may be no crimes of mere tions? The constitutional an- more illegal immigrants will punish-the-children treatment. existence. Crimes must require swer is NO. come.” It’s the argument we use If you rob to feed your children, a bad behavior. The Collateral Damage Ar- to justify torture. We know it’s our laws do not sanction your The Tainted Argument: “Law gument: This is the argument I wicked, but we get such good re- children to make you stop steal- defines them as illegal, so we hear the most. “They shouldn’t sults from doing so. ing. may punish them.” It is so easy be here. It’s not our fault. We Opponents to the DREAM

ontributor The arguments for this pun- for legislature to taint any group did not intend our law to have Act, such as Rep. Tom Tancre- C ishment do not convince me. that our Constitution forbids this result. We never wanted do (R-CO), call it an amnes- The Crime-of-Being Argu- these Bills of Attainder. (At- these kids here. If their parents ty, and in some respects it is. Don Balla ment: “They become criminals tainder means taintedness.) hadn’t brought them to Ameri- However, to the extent that am- Last week The Threefold Ad- once they turn 18.” If Congress were to declare ca, we wouldn’t have had to op- nesty forgives past wrongs, the vocate ran my column describ- There is no such crime in Christian university students as press them.” DREAM Act is not an amnesty. ing the details of the DREAM These children have committed Act. Today’s piece explains why no wrongs. I support this proposed legisla- Current bills in the Senate tion and why I ask students to and House of Representatives become politically involved in both have provisions that make helping it pass. the DREAM Act a one-time The DREAM Act attempts event. When you write your to undo the harm caused by ex- congressmen, please ask them to isting immigration policy that rewrite the act so that it applies seeks to drive away undocu- to innocent children from this mented immigrants by making time forward. their lives intolerable. There are no valid arguments Part of the strategy calls for to justify punishing these chil- punishing the sons and daugh- dren. ters of undocumented immi- It’s time to stop punishing grants to remove the incentive children for the crimes of their of entering the United States to parents. provide a better future for their children. President Obama during pri- mary debates in 2008 support- ed the DREAM Act. He wanted  to provide relief for “children, who, through no fault of their own, are here, but have essen- tially grown up as Americans. I do not want two classes of citi- Balla is an associate professor of zens in this country.” accounting and DREAM activist. No country in the world sup- He can be reached at ports the concept of punishing [email protected]. Graphic by JON SKINNER / The Threefold Advocate For the love of semi-colons Gone with the wash machines. Walking into the laun- bine them. symbol, it was free to go off and dry room and finding clothes For instance, consider the hook up with the different sub- spread out in full view of every- following two sentences: Semi- ject, Emily. one is humiliating. Who wants to colons are dangerous and scary. While the semi-colon is a approach a washer with a pair of They make little children cry. fun-loving, free-wheeling sort stained underwear on top of it? Because both of these clauses of punctuation mark, it is not to Students that need to get their can function as sentences apart be abused. If it realizes that you laundry done are often forced to from each other and they are re- have wielded its powers to com- touch other people’s laundry. We lated to each other through the bine two non-cohesive sentenc- have to pick up other people’s

ontributor same subject matter, they can es (known as a non sequitur, or slack when they don’t keep up ontributor C

cleanly be combined: “semi-co- an irrelevant piece of informa- C with and leave it unattended and lons are dangerous and scary; tion), it will turn its mighty au- sitting in a machine. Jamie Odom they make little children cry.” thority against you. Mikael Seamans Because it is winter, stu- While you still have two A silly, but obvious exam- dents dress in layers, which cre- It’s time that someone stood short independent statements, ple of a non-sequitur would be We all know that JBU students ates more dirty clothes and more up for the semi-colon: the most they are now disguised as a something to the effect of Play- can’t help but complain about the loads of laundry. Someone might majestic punctuation mark of suave compound sentence. ing Twister in the dark never campus food service. not notice if one of their peers is them all. You may be thinking It is a little-known fact about turns out well; red paint goes But, really? It costs two dollars wearing the same pair of jeans “But no one understands the the semi-colon that while the quite nicely with pale blue fur- and fifty cents to wash and dry twice in one week, but when a re- semi-colon! Is it a comma? Is it subject matter must be consis- nishings. If caught red-penned, clothes? As a resident of JBU, I cently worn t-shirt or sweater is a colon? Nobody knows!” tent, the two independent claus- you will be mocked by your believe that there has to be a bet- repeated it becomes risky busi- Worry not. Like the supreme- es do not need to continue in the friends and colleagues for your ter solution for the laundry ser- ness. ly functional spork, the inge- same thought. foolish semi-colon conduct; vices on campus. Doing laundry Let’s face the facts. Every- nious combination of the spoon Allow me to demonstrate this the half-breed punctuation will on campus is inconvenient. As one’s mother has made the com- and the fork, the semi-colon idea. Jonnie loves to sprinkle have its revenge. busy students, we need to be able ment about the immense amount functions as a half-breed spawn his research papers and jour- Treat it well though, casually to do our laundry without any of laundry that her child begs of the colon and the comma. nal entries with all sorts of ob- slide it into an appropriate po- hassle. to bring home every possible Now when a colon loves a scure punctuation marks; Emily sition, and the semi-colon will chance. Let’s save some gas mon- comma very, very much…no, does not. In this case, the sub- earn its users great respect and “Do honors students ey and fix this problem where it no. We won’t go there; you get ject matter is not the subject of admiration. and duplex residents starts. my point. the main sentence, Jonnie. Rath- Finally, the campus machines “But when is the proper time er, the subject is, all sorts of ob- really get ‘free laun- have a repulsive and disgusting to use a semi-colon?” you might scure punctuation.  problem: they are filled with mys- ask. Well, I’ll tell you. When So, instead of the second dry’? The money has terious gunk. Finding someone you find yourself with two relat- branch of the sentence being Odom is a junior majoring to come from some- else’s hair or used bandage, from ed independent clauses, feel free something like, he thinks they in English. She can be a previous load, tangled in a zip- to employ a semi-colon to com- are some sort of intellectual reached at [email protected]. where, and we want per or caught on a sweater is not a pretty sight. answers.” This whole inconvenience can be easily resolved. The washers Providing services for stu- and dryers need to be cleaned. dents whose rooms are cluttered How do I suggest I solve the prob- with dirty laundry could be much lems with campus laundry? The more convenient. Whether Mom money that we save from having does your laundry when you go the aerators—the things on our home or not, doing laundry at this faucets— and our recycling could college is irritating. There are be used to help fund “free cam- several problems with the current pus laundry.” laundry situation on campus. Do the honors students and the The first problem is the cost. students that live in the duplex- Not only do we have to scrounge es really get “free laundry?” The got opinions? around for quarters, but the dry- money to fund this “free” service ers don’t dry well enough during has to come from somewhere, and one cycle. This requires students we want answers. to pay an extra dollar to start the We can all agree that there is dryer again. The washers that are little hope for the food in the caf- provided, costing a dollar and fif- eteria, but our laundry still has a ty cents per load, are small and fighting chance. Chances are you do. Let your voice be heard. Write for the opinion pages. don’t hold much. This forces stu- dents to wash multiple loads of  laundry, costing students even Seamans is a sophomore major- For more information email us at: [email protected] or [email protected] more money. Another problem with laundry ing in public relations. He can be services on campus is the lack of reached at [email protected].

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ABBY CHESTNUTThreefold Advocate Junior Maria Alecio dedicates her free time with the children of Ability Tree. The organization helps to provide for special needs children of Northwest Arkansas through arts and crafts, reading, therapy and more. As a part of the REST program, parents can drop off their children while experts and volunteers interact through games and songs. Occasionally special guests such as the local firemen or petting zoo stop by to join the fun.

Russell Hixson reached his hands he giggled hys- Joe’s son Micah seemed to be devel- care in the area, the Butlers decided Safari. Editor-in-Chief terically. oping slowly. He was having trouble it was their life’s calling to provide While it may seem like there [email protected] Luke has Down’s syndrome and sleeping, eating and walking. After it. Ability Tree is their non-denomi- are plenty of volunteers, Butler ex- Carlos has autism. They are two of he had a seizure, Micah was di- national, non-profit response. plained that special needs children The front door of the center was the many children being helped by agnosed with autism and cerebral It offers arts and crafts, reading often need a one-to-one ration of guarded by an 11-year-old named the Ability Tree, a center in down- palsy. therapy, sensory rooms, training and people supervising, and on one of Luke. He sat cross legged on a chair town Siloam Springs dedicated to Butler and his wife Jen found more. This is all part of their REST their busier nights this could mean licking a heaping spoonful of vanilla helping families with special needs that being parents of a special needs philosophy. It stands for recreation, fifteen or more volunteers. He en- pudding—one of his favorite treats children. child had its own unique challenges. education, support and training. The couraged more JBU students to get to eat every day after school. The “I like working with special He explained that many parents Butlers know first-hand how parent- involved by filling out an applica- mop headed boy smiled at every one needs kids,” said Hollingsworth. of special needs children socialize ing children with special needs can tion online. who came into the center. “They are always so happy.” Carlos little, have high medical costs and be challenging and they hope to pro- Butler also encouraged families Luke was ushered by volunteers ran over and planted a kiss on her have to focus much of their time on vide these families with rest. with special needs children to take past the offices and back into the cheek, though they have only known their special needs child rather than The facility was opened last sum- advantage of this free service and to main room. It was full of laughter, each other for one afternoon. the siblings. Few churches have mer and just began an after-school take a break from their busy lives. yelling and children of all ages. It’s her first day volunteering at staff trained to care for special needs program. Parents can drop off their The after school program is Monday Trampolines, TVs and every kind of Ability Tree during its first week children or programs for them and special needs children and their sib- to Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 toy a kid’s paradise created. of after school programs. Holling- there is no other ministry in Siloam lings Monday through Thursday af- p.m. JBU Freshman Kat Holling- sworth is one of 38 University stu- Springs designed for children with ter school. There they are supervised To contact the center call 479- sworth sat on the carpet passing toy dents volunteering at Ability Tree. Down’s syndrome, autism or other by experts and volunteers. There are 373-6003, go to abilitytree.org or cars back and forth with 7-year-old The ministry was started by Joe disabilities. games, songs and sometimes special visit its facility at 300 East Main Carlos. Each time the tow truck Butler. Shortly after turning two, With no faith-based special needs guests like local firemen or Gentry Street in downtown Siloam. Reinforcing beauty through film

profits they are working with, and ever possessed- a single shot with Kelsey Gulliver art supplies for local kids. Long the word “beautiful” written on the Staff Writer term, they want to continue to sup- bottom edge. [email protected] port and enable the non-profits that The team has learned that in a are reaching out to children through country where they can’t say any- Beauty Creates Beauty was born music, art, and dance. thing other than “hello,” actions with creativity at its heart. As Trejo put it, they want the speak louder than words, and that it It all began last March at a coffee kids, for example, to “be wedding takes a long time for people to feel shop when JBU graduates Henry photographers instead of prosti- love. Trejo and Adam Harbottle ran into tutes.” And during fun, spontaneous each other. As they began to talk, Since they arrived in Poi Pet, moments like when Trejo had an the duo realized their mutual desire Cambodia a few weeks ago, the impromptu drum-off with a little girl to educate the people of Northwest team has grown to be very flex- on the side of the street, they have Arkansas on the issue of human ible, very fast. “It’s just been over- also learned the value of simply be- trafficking. After that conversa- whelming and complex; everything ing available and being a friend. tion “things just kind of happened,” we thought we’d see is not hap- “The small things make a huge Trejo described. pening,” said Trejo. But he is also difference in places like these,” he After the details began to fall into assured that, “We’re just where God explained. place and two other JBU graduates, wants us to be.” According to their website, sex- Kyle McCarthy and Phil Roberts, While they had originally trafficking is a $32 billion business joined the group. planned to produce a full-length each year, affecting some 600,000- This month, four John Brown documentary, the team is now lean- 800,000 people who are forced University graduates embark on a ing towards releasing several sepa- across international borders. journey that takes them throughout rate shorts. The first one is available Trejo described the countries and South East Asia—including Cambo- on the web at beautycreatesbeauty. their people as fragile. “Everyone dia, Thailand and the Philippines. com. puts on the façade of being beauti- The team is working with area The video, which is around two ful, even when it’s uncomfortable,” non-profits and also, as their website and a half minutes long, shows the he said. “Letting them know that states, filming their experiences to, team taking instant pictures of kids they are beautiful naturally, that’s “help inform people of the issue at a Cambodian school. It was been one of the most beautiful of sex slavery in Southeast Asia in something they had planned to do, things.” FACEBOOK PHOTO hopes to help end sex trafficking and but something that turned out better So far he calls his experience The Beauty Creates Beauty team takes pictures of Cambodian children while visiting restore beauty in Southeast Asia.” than they could have expected. both a beautiful and humbling one. a school in Poi Pet. The crew proceeded to write the word, “beautiful” at the bottom of the Short term, they are providing For many of the kids, it was the photo and told the children reasons why they were beautiful. promotional media help to the non- first photo of themselves they had 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 15 10 C M Y K 50 40 30 20 15 10 COctoberYAN PLATE 26, 2011MAGENTA PL AT E YELLOW PLATE BLACK PLATE

February 23, 2012 Page 7 LIFESTYLES The Threefold Advocate ‘Force’ greater than 3D world

A.J. Miller Staff Writer [email protected]

Star Wars fans gathered in Cin- emark Theater in Tulsa, Okla. for the midnight premiere of “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” in 3D on Feb. 10. Many sported Jedi robes and light sabers. As the room grew dark, the lightsabers lit up the room and the show began. In the middle of the movie, the theater had some trouble with the screen and actually had to stop the showing while they took care of the problem. One theater-goer cried, “Lightsaber duel after the movie!” Another shouted, “They can’t stop us all!” Two Jedi then made a scene of it battling it out near the big screen until the manager came out and the war- riors decided to go back to their seats. This was the scene as described by Andrea Good, witnessed by her and a group of other John Brown University students at the theater According to “The Hollywood Reporter,” George Lucas intends to re-release all of the films in 3D, starting with Episode I, which was released on Feb. 10, and releasing STEPHANIE WILLIS/Threefold Advocate episodes II through VI numeric order, George Lucas fans break out their robes and light sabers for the midnight premiere of Start Wars: The Phantom Menace in 3D on Feb 10. According to “The Hollywood Reporter,” Lucas one every year. Over the years, George Lucas plans to re-release all the films in 3D in numerical order, one every year. has made many changes to the films in previous releases, from musical who plays the part when Luke Sky- simple. “That’s just dumb.” “I think [3D technology] is a fad,” liked 3D, but that it could give him a interludes to small plot changes that walker pulls off Vader’s mask – with Dill also explained that she felt Snediker said. “I think it’s another headache if he watched it too much. would not necessitate additional act- the younger Hayden Christensen, the that Lucas’s greater access to technol- phase of something new and innova- “It’s new and it’s cool, but the film ing. actor who plays Anakin Skywalker in ogy in his later films and re-releases tive that sells movie tickets. They industry as we know it is still the Some changes have been fairly Episodes II and III. often hurt more than it helped. She charge three to four dollars more per same.” Skelton said he believed 3D minor, like fixing a reflection in Senior Alicia Dill, who studies said that she felt that great ideas on a ticket for 3D, so they’re making more would stay just an add-on and not a a window in Cloud City. Other digital media, said that she respects lower budget can actually force cre- money.” necessity for film. changes have been more substantial that a director can have something ators to condense stories to a richer Junior Chase Skelton, studying Snediker said it was a good time and sometimes controversial. One that he was not happy with and want form. graphic and web design, had a ticket to be involved in digital cinema, of these changes occurred in one of to change it, but since the Star Wars Steve Snediker, a professor of dig- to go with the JBU students who saw since the technology is more acces- the final scenes of Episode VI, when franchise has received such wide ital cinema, talked about how Lucas the movie in Tulsa, but at the last sible. Even so, he said, the greatest Luke Skywalker sees the ghostly acclaim as is, she said, “I think he was working with the new 3D. Basi- minute couldn’t make it. Skelton said stories can be told without the newest presence of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda should also respect that people like cally, when “The Phantom Menace” when “The Phantom Menace” came camera or computer technology, as and Anakin Skywalker watching him what it is now.” Dill largely derided was made, the normal technology out for the first time in theaters, his long as the creator knew how to tell as the people celebrate the fall of the Lucas’s controversial decisions. that people use to create a 3D image dad actually pulled him out of school the story well. “ Empire. Lucas chose to switch out Lucas inserted Vader crying, “no” as simply was not there. So, those work- to go see it. Skelton was excited Story still trumps the technology,” Anakin Skywalker’s ghost, originally he hurled Emperor Palpatine to his ing on the movie had to improvise to about the re-releasing of the films in he ended. played by Sebastian Shaw – the man death. On this, Dill’s opinion was create a 3D world. chronological order. He also said he Pinning relationships with projects

Anali Reyes life to common household objects, tive feedback due to its simplicity Lifestyles Editor like the vintage serving tray she that any college student can design crafted from installing handles to without breaking the bank. [email protected] an old chalkboard which she uses “It’s melting colors on a canvas to serve the new flavor of chai tea with a blow dryer,” she said. “It She is the new social phenom- introduced to her by a resident as- something cheap that is great to do enon that is giving the other web- sistant. with people you haven’t seen in a sites a run for their money. Senior Sadie Utter has also while,” she said. Pinterest, the online virtual pinned the word productivity as Apart from the intriguing board that allows users to share it has given her several occasions recipes and crafts provided from interesting ideas found on the web, to get together with housemates Pinterest, both Utter and Erdman has not only revolutionized the way to build memories while creating can agree that the website is not bookmarking is done but has also treasured keepsakes. She jumped one dimensional, like other social managed to create a new way to on the Pinterest bandwagon last fall mediums. connect with friends. and since then has stumbled across “Facebook can so often limit According to entrepreneur. simple recipes, scripture quotes and you to conversations online but com, the online bulletin board inspiring photography. [Pinterest] in a way is allowing has reached wild growth since its Just like Erdman, Utter said face-to-face communication avoid- launch in 2010. By the end of the it has helped her to keep a strong ing fakeness from occurring and last year the website recorded over communication with long distance showing others who you really 7 million individual visitors, up 1.6 friends who are in the process of are,” Erdman said. million from September. planning a wedding. Utter, who She also believes that the bul- Resident director of Mayfield will be a bridesmaid this summer, letin board serves as a way to Sarah Erdman, testifies that the said it has become a helpful tool “encourage girls” to think on deep sudden boom of the website has en- when finding beautiful decorations. issues though different kinds of couraged her to meet with friends “Whenever I find good idea that blogs, including ministry and true once a week as they unite a craft is inexpensive I just post it on one beauty blogs. In the future Erdman together. of their boards and continue to ex- said she would like to create an FACEBOOK PHOTO Since receiving her virtual invi- change ideas that way,” she said. opportunity for all the girls in her Senior Sadie Utter melts crayons over a white canvas, a craft she found on the virtual tation to gain access to the site in One of the last projects she tack- building to fellowship through the October, Erdman has given second led with a group has received posi- art of crafting. bulletin board, Pinterest. Projects like these give Utter a chance to fellowship with friends.

TALENT continued On a slightly more serious note, calls himself the Duke of Norfolk. Panic Bear retook the stage with was begging for more as this too- from Page 1 freshmen Josh McAlister and His loyal band carried the day when fellow sophomore Allison Harper, short phenomenon left the stage. Adele herself. The groups’ Landon Miles recaptured our at- it came to a performance that was singing a sweet song reminiscent After two shows, the votes were voices melded as one in gorgeous tention with a medley of lovely, enjoyable to watch, giving their au- of chapel worship. They crooned a in. In the talent category: Third place harmony. familiar tunes. McAlister’s voice dience the urge to get up and dance. simple harmony while the fantastic was Summer Love Song, second The show returned after the inter- presented his songs to the audience Stanley (Static) Brown took back light crew created a sunrise behind place was 1921 and first place was mission with the 1994 Synchronized as if presenting them with jars of the stage for a solo number, called them, reminding us all of summer awarded to Gypsy King. Swimming World Championships. captured memories, and the piano “Lord Set Me Free.” Backed by He- love songs. In the Variety category: Third The lovely ladies absolutely capti- and guitar work, gained confidence brew vocals on an autotuner, Brown Last, but by no means least, place went to We Are Here Because vated us with their black light magic and strength later in the duration of rapped his soul to a beat wreathed in iRobot set before their audience the You Are Good to Us, second place and incredible underwater moves, the act. humility. His message was honest coolest dance number since Thriller. was Samuel Cornejo and first place not to mention their stunning flex- Afterward was a large group and clear: there is nothing a man can Their moves were stunning set to a was awarded to the 1994 Synchro- ibility. With brilliant prop work, of musicians performing “Gypsy do without God. techno-pop mix that whacked the nized Swimming World Champion- the swimmers had us rolling in our King,” a cacophonous number writ- Following him was a decided audience over the collective head ships. pews. ten by senior Adam Howard, who change of pace. Jared DeFriese of with visual perfection. The audience

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Page 8 February 23, 2012 SPORTS The Threefold Advocate JBU looks to go big, come home Sidney Van Wyk Sports Editor wins this weekend, their position was threatened last weekend after a by fellow senior forward Andy SAC will be secured for the Sooner Ath- 87-59 loss to Mid-America Chris- Garcia with 11.6 points per game. Men’s Basketball [email protected] letic Conference Tournament on tian on Thursday night. This loss Garcia leads in rebounds with 7.5 March 1. was JBU’s worst of the season and per game followed by Miller with Conference Standings The Golden Eagles will take on If the teams are tied going into broke their eight-game winning 6.3. Science and Arts of Oklahoma and the SAC Tournament, Rogers will streak. Miller also leads JBU in steals Southern Nazarene this weekend in the tie-breaker since they beat The Eagles came back from this and rebounds while Garcia leads in 1. Oklahoma Baptist for the last two games of the regu- JBU twice earlier in the season. loss on the road to beat Oklahoma blocks. 2. John Brown lar season. “This time of year, everybody is City 71-68. It was a close match, The conference’s top rebounder 3. Rogers State 4. Southern Nazarene 5. Oklahoma Christian 6. USAO 7. Lubbock Christian 8. Oklahoma City 9. MACU 10. Northwestern 11. Wayland Baptist 12. Saint Gregory’s

record of 14-12, 10-10 in confer- ence. The last time USAO and JBU met, the game ended in a six point win for the Eagles. After JBU faces USAO, they will take to the road to face No. 29 SNU on Saturday for their final game of the regular season. The Storm are currently fourth in the SAC with a record of 20-8, 13-7 in conference. Earlier this season JBU, SNU and Rogers State (Texas) were all tied for the second seed in the SAC. This game will the Storm’s last chance to move up in the confer- ence before post-season play be- gins. Sheehy said SNU is a very athletic team with a strong offense. Junior guard Ryan Aaron is currently SNU’s leading scorer SETH KAYE/THREEFOLD ADVOCATE with 15.7 points per game followed Head men’s basketball coach Clark Sheehy talks to the JBU men’s basketball team during their game last weekend against Oklahoma Christian. JBU beat OCU with a final score by senior guard Daniel White of 71-68. Sheehy said he was impressed with the way the team came out and played hard after their nearly 30 point loss the Thursday before against Mid-America Christian. 13.2. Sophomore forward Horace McGloster leads the Storm in re- bounds with 6.6 per game followed JBU is No. 13 in the NAIA and playing for something,” said men’s with 13 ties over the course of the is USAO’s freshman forward Kyle by White with 5.9. are second in the Sooner Athletic head coach Clark Sheehy. He also game with each team never leading Hunt, averaging 10.6 per game. Their last game resulted in a 75- Conference with a record of 22-6, said the SAC commissioner and by more than five points. Hunt is also USAO’s leading scor- 61 win for the Golden Eagles. 14-6 in conference. other coaches in the conference After last weekend’s contests, er with 18 points per game. The Eagles will face USAO to- If the Eagles, who are currently said this is the most balanced the senior forward Adrian Miller con- The Eagles will face USAO night at 8 p.m. tied with Rogers State (Okla.) in teams have ever been. tinues to be JBU’s leading shooter tonight at home. The Drovers are the conference, can get two more Their position in the tournament with 15 points per game followed currently sixth in the SAC with a The man with the Golden Eagle voice Jenny Redfern they looked for a full-time re- JBU alumnus Malachi Crane responsibilities but kept his posi- son to get out on a stage with a Staff Writer placement his senior year. When and would usually announce the tion as basketball announcer. microphone and talk to hundreds [email protected] the basketball announcer also women’s basketball games before The transition to announcer of people,” he explained. “And graduated that year, VerHoeven running back to his office to write went more smoothly than Ver- with the exception of sitting be- asked if he could tack on public a press release. Hoeven predicted. He said he hind a scores table and not having He usually arrives to the games address announcing from inside When the University hired fit right into it, which was ironic everyone look at you, that is es- about 40 minutes early. After the arena. Simeon Hinsey as full-time sports because he is not particularly in- sentially what announcing a bas- grabbing a bite to eat, he seeks He shared the responsibili- information director in 2006, Ver- clined to public speaking. ketball game is.” out the head coaches of the visit- ties of basketball announcer with Hoeven relinquished most of his “I’m not the most likely per- Though the transition was ing teams for their starting line- smooth, one technical difficulty ups. that stood out to VerHoeven was “Everything is on a really tight the 2009 toilet paper game. After schedule and you are tied to that a player dunked the ball on the game clock,” said 25-year-old first play of the game, the crowd Jonathan VerHoeven. “When that was so loud that the noise was thing rings down to zero, every- feeding back into his mike. body better be ready to play, and “I started to yell his name, and that means my stuff better be to- I was immediately squashed out gether before then.” by this screeching feedback,” he VerHoeven, who serves as said with a laugh. the public address announcer for Despite the difficulties, it is the John Brown University home being in the middle of the action basketball games said he is at the that keeps VerHoeven coming mercy of the clock when prepar- back every home game. ing all his notes for the game. Currently, VerHoeven is now The 2006 JBU alumnus an author who works full-time in from Springdale, Ark., has grown Christian ministry in Fayetteville up around college sports, espe- but occasionally makes trips up to cially basketball. He credits his campus to catch and sometimes love for the game due to the at- announce the games. tending Lady Razorback games Head men’s basketball coach with his father playing the sport Clark Sheehy has known VerHo- through out high school. even for years and said he was “Going to all those games, you and still continues to play a big get used to hearing the announcer, part in what the teams do, and and I always thought it would be women’s head coach Jeff Soder- fun to do,” he added. quist said VerHoeven has the best voice in the Sooner Athletic Con- During his junior year he ference. worked in the media relations’ “The thing that makes him department as part of the work- special is he is a true fan,” Sheehy study program. When the men’s said. “He loves JBU sports, so I basketball team won the national think he takes pride in what he championship in 2005, VerHo- does and does it very well.” even wrote a round-up article for But how long does this true the alumni magazine “The Brown fan plan on sticking around and Bulletin.” announcing games? Former athletic director Bob “I will do it as long as they let Burns asked if he would be inter- JP GARCIA/The Threefold Advocate me,” he said. “I absolutely love ested in taking over the sports in- it.” JBU’s basketball announcer Jonathan VerHoeven began announcing for the Golden Eagles during his senior year as a JBU student in 2006 formation director part-time while

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February 23, 2012 Page 9 SPORTS The Threefold Advocate Women hope to clinch tourney spot Sidney Van Wyk 41. scorer is freshman Paige of the conference standings. Sports Editor Last weekend’s 1-1 split al- Pullman averag- The last time JBU and USAO SAC lowed JBU to keep their eight ing 14.5 points per [email protected] met, the Lady Eagles picked up a Women’s Basketball seed in the SAC. game, followed 65-56 win on the road. If the Lady Eagles drop by freshman Lib- The Lady Eagles will face Sci- any farther in the confer- erty Payne with Soderquist said USAO Conference Standings ence and Arts of Oklahoma to- ence standings, they will 10 points per has to very good players , one night before returning home on also not continue to the game. is very versitle and the other is Saturday to take on Southern Naz- Sooner Athletic Conference a three-point shooter who gains arene (Okla.) for their final regular Tournament. momentum. 1. Oklahoma City season game. JBU’s current leading SNU, who will play the Lady 2. Lubbock Christian They need to secure their place scorer is sophomore guard Eagles on Saturday, are third in 3. Southern Nazarene as eighth in the Sooner Athletic Sierra Shipley averaging 11.7 the conference with a record of 21- Conference this weekend. points per game, followed by 7, 15-5 in the SAC. 4. Rogers State If JBU falls to ninth, they will redshirt sophomore guard Jessica Soderquist described th Storm 5. Saint Gregory’s not continue to post-season play, Berlin with 11. a “the opposite od USAO” be- 6. Northwestern which begins on March 1, in the Senior forward Chelsea Garri- Bill George Arena. son and freshman forward Mor- cause of their depth. 7. Oklahoma Baptist While the Lady Eagles could SNU is also very good 8. John Brown end their season with the same inside and outside on their 9. Wayland Baptist season record of Wayland Bap- offense. tist University (Texas), JBU only Four of their confer- 10. MACU needs to win one game this week- ence losses were against 11. Oklahoma Christian end to keep their position because the top two teams in the 12. USAO JBU has won more games against SAC. The fifth was ear- higher ranked teams then WBU. lier this season to JBU. If the Lady Eagles win both Junior Oumoul Thi- games though, there is a possibil- am is the Storm’s lead- ity that they could take seventh in ing scorer with 13.6 conference depending on the win/ points per game fol- loss record that over teams in the lowed by senior Lo- conference have this weekend. gan Martin with 13. JBU has been holding on to ninth Senior Abbey in conference for most of the gan Ankrom each have 4.8 re- bounds per game to lead JBU season until they began to gain in rebounds. momentum in the last two weeks. The Lady Eagle’s have JBU currently has a record of become more consistent 14-14, 8-12 in conference after offensively, which has a 56-41 loss to No.1 Oklahoma brought them five wins Christian on Saturday night. out of their last seven Women’s head coach Jeff games. Soderquist said the Lady Eagles Their defense, which still have room to improve though has been fairly strong he is very pleased with how they all year, will also have have played in the last seven to play well this week- Marra is their lead- games. end against USAO’s and Their leading rebounder is ing rebounder with 8.9 “We have done a good job to SNU’s top scorers. junior Tashina Ototivo with 7 per game followed by fel- put ourselves where we are at and U S A O ’ s rebounds per game, followed by low senior Sharmeda Johnson now we just have to finish the job,” lead i ng Payne with 4.5. with 3.4. said Soderquist. USAO has a season record of Tonight’s game against USAO EJ McWoods The loss on Saturday night 5-22, 2-18 in conference. will begin at 6 p.m. in the Bill Men’s came after the Lady Eagles won They are also at the bottom George Arena. on the road against Mid-America MAX GRUBB/THREEFOLD ADVOCATE Basketball Christian with a final score of 60- Junior EJ McWoods is leading Division I of the NAIA in Free SAC comes to Siloam Throw percentage for three Sportsmanship weeks and was also JBU’s SAC continued leading scorer in their last from Page 1 game against OCU with 16 Director Bob Burns and many “There are 16 teams and their points on Saturday. in the stands too of former men’s head coach John fans coming to this area. I can imag- Sheehy’s old friends. ine that hotels and resturaunts are and one should accept responsibility “All of these guys were following going to see a tremendous impact. and move on. athletics when they were here and our hope is that many of them will COMING UP never got to experience this and now stay local and eat,” said Daugherty. Respect the opposing team. they want to help,” said Daugherty. The teams are staying in hotels Men’s Basketball It’s just a game. We aren’t debating Volunteers are helping with con- in Siloam Springs and Springdale a life-or-death issue. Even if we cessions, selling tickets at the gate, and local businesses will likely see 2/23 were, being rude and demeaning handling all-access and media pass- increased traffic the weekend of the Science and Arts of Okla. is not the response that’s going to es, monitoring doors, guest services tournament. Home 8 p.m. get results. Mirroring the opposing and baking food for the hospitality “I’m amazed at our communi- ontributor room. ty presence,” said Sports Informa- 2/25 C team’s coaches is amusing. Yelling There will also be students run- tion Director Simeon Hinsey about Southern Nazerene “left, right, left, right, sit down” is Away 5 p.m. Moriah Richett fun, especially when the player on ning the live video feed of all of the fans at regular season games, “What The men’s basketball game dur- the other team is trying to hide a tournament games along with mul- I’m dissapointed about sometimes is Women’s Basketball ing family weekend was great... Ex- grin. Counting their dribbles on free tiple outside radio broadcast crews. our student section. I want to see our The Athletic Department also students step up to the plate.” 2/23 cept for the group of JBU students throws is fine, but being rude is out Science and Arts of Okla. choreographs when each team is A good turnout from the students Home 6 p.m. sitting in front of us. While JBU’s of question . playing and what referees are offici- could make home court even more unofficial cheer squad can be an- Make our team proud. If you ating which games. advantageous, according to Hinsey. 2/25 noying sometimes, they’re usually were playing on the team, would With the top eight men’s and With the playoffs at home for the Southern Nazerene just funny and make the games more you want the other team to subcon- women’s teams converging on Si- first time, John Brown students and Away 3 p.m. interesting. This was not the case. sciously base their opinion of you loam Springs for the tournament, community members will experi- Women’s Tennis This weekend I was slightly embar- from a small group of loud, rude volunteers will not be the only mem- ence playoff basketball like never rassed to be a JBU fan. Towards fans? The Golden Eagles play hard, bers of the greater Siloam Springs before. 2/24-25 the end of the game, it was very and it’s not fair to them if we as fans community that will be affected. Evangel University Tournament tempting to go to the Oklahoma City give them a bad name. Springfield, MO team’s coach and apologize on be- Christ Over All. I recognize that half of the rest of the JBU fans. not all JBU students are Christians. Ultimate Frisbee Club Mirriam-Webster defines “sports- But if you are a Christian, would 2/25-26 manship” as the conduct involving someone be able to tell that you are Free State Classic a sense of fairness, respect for one’s a believer by how you cheer? Boo- Kansas City, MO. opponent, and graciousness in win- ing the refs and yelling demeaning ning or losing while participating things at players on the other team in a sport.” The Golden Eagles did isn’t exactly a way to let your light fine with that, but the fans are an- shine. other story. I’m not saying you shouldn’t SAC Respect the Refs. Without them, be excited and enthusiastic at JBU there wouldn’t be a game. They do sporting events. If we all sat there their best to be fair. Maybe we don’t in silence, it wouldn’t be much fun! Tournament agree with certain calls, but we can’t Luke 6:31 says: “Do to other as you disagree with every single one. We would have them do to you.” What I March 1-3 are all humans and our team isn’t am saying is to be respectful. That’s perfect—we ALL make mistakes all. It’s not that difficult. Bill George Arena

The top eight SAC men’s Insensitive Moments in Sports and women’s basketball This month a writer at ESPN comments about the Rutgers the preseason. A week later, 2004 for comments made about posted a racist headline on their women’s bsaketball team. The Simmonds appeared to shout Shawn Green when Green did teams will compete to ad- website for an article about Rutger’s team said the com- a homophobic slur at Ranger’s not play during Yom Kippur. vance to the national tourna- Jeremy Lin, the first Chinese- ments “overshadowed” their forward Sean Avery. Simmonds ment in Kansas City, Mo. American leader in the NBA. great acheivement that night did not deny the accusations. In 2000 the Brave’s closer John The writer has since then been when they upset U of T. Rocker said the main thing he fired from ESPN after apologiz- Fox announcer Steve Lyons was disliked about New York City ing to Lin and to ESPN. Flyer’s forward Wayne Sim- fired in 2006 after making insen- was the “foreigners” along with monds, one of the only black sitive jokes about broadcaster many other remarks about other In 2007, CBS fired Don Imus players in the NHL, had a Lou Piniella’s Hispanic heritage. social groups. after he made derogetory banana thrown at him during Lyons had been suspended in

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s the end of Christmas break approached, I packed up all my bags, she wouldn’t see me again until May. Dad affectionately laughed and loaded my car and prepared to kiss my parents goodbye. My daddy promised her it would be okay. She could always come to “that family pulled me in a big bear hug, reminding me to make good choices and doo-dad.” bring home the A’s. But as I approached my mom, a curious thing So that’s how it came to be this past Friday afternoon, my mom happened. She began to cry. sitting on our futon, discussing housing arrangements with my Mom didn’t even cry when she dropped me off at Mayfield roommate, anxiously awaiting all the festivities John Brown University dormitory freshman year. But she was a fire hydrant while explaining had planned for the infamous Family Weekend.

The best part about Family Weekend is by far the food. If you aren’t fortunate enough to enjoy your own family’s company, there is always a friend’s family willing to adopt you for a meal or two. 10 a.m. - Family Weekend Chapel Eager to enjoy a delicious dinner and avoid the out-of-town crowd, I took my mom east to enjoy some sweet potato fries and a chocolate mess at Marketplace in Springdale, Ark. 4 p.m. - Bible Dept. Student Papers Symposia But this wasn’t just your typical mother-daughter reunion. No, this was my mom’s chance to meet the boyfriend’s parents. So Daniel Fish and I did our best 7 p.m. - Pre-Show “Red Carpet” Reception to avoid the awkward moments between bites of delicious spinach dip and stinky barbeque chicken pizza. All in all, it was better than I could have hoped. The only embarrassing stories 8 p.m. - “The Three Musketeers” told were ones about Daniel. That’s success in my book.

9 a.m. - Ultimate Frisbee Scrimmages

10 a.m. - Family Brunch

10 a.m. - Bible Students Used Book Sale

11 a.m. Rugby Match

1 p.m. - “The Three Musketeers”

3 p.m. - Golden Eagles Basketball Games

7 p.m. - Student Talent & Variety Show

9 p.m. - Student Talent & Variety Show

Abby Chestnut/Threefold Advocate 11 p.m. - “After the Show” Reception But the night wouldn’t end there. Next up on the schedule was a much-awaited performance of “The Three Musketeers.” From the first clang of the swords, I knew this was going to be a good one. Even now, I can’t tell you my favorite part. Maybe it was watching my sweet and vibrant RA, Allie Miller, stand so incredibly still and regal on stage. Or maybe it was laughing at how hilarious my friend Becca Ridings is at acting drunk. Or just maybe it was the ball scene, with the strange dances and the interesting masks. Family Weekend wouldn’t be complete without a quick “Balls, balls, balls! I just love balls!” Walmart run. I had been holding out for over a month for Mom to Whatever it was, everything came together to put on a spectacular show. Not help me out with the expensive, not-so-necessary necessities. Come even the ice-cold auditorium, long bathroom lines or my boyfriend pretend-punching on, don’t act like you don’t do it, too. Makeup is expensive! his mom when the lights went down could detract from that.

After my makeup drawer had been replenished, we headed toward Bill George Arena to cheer on the Golden Eagles. For the first Probably one of the more entertaining aspects of Family Weekend is watching time ever, I sat on the side with stadium seats. My back thanked me the administration paint over the campus with a thick coat of gloss before the parents and wondered why I didn’t choose that side more often. arrive. This is best exemplified during Saturday brunch. My original plan was to leave the game early to go claim seats I hardly recognized the caf as I walked through the doors. Every table was for the Talent Show, but my beloved Eagles just couldn’t pull away covered with cloth and some Pinterest-y décor. There were not one, but two for a comfortable lead. At about 6:30, I realized I wasn’t going to breakfast stations with a choice between bacon and sausage. The caf had crepes with convince my boyfriend to abandon the gym for a spot in line. an assortment of yummy toppings, a full-to-bursting salad bar complete with the JBU took it all the way to the end, beating the Oklahoma City ever-coveted melon-free fruit bowl, and a highly popular omelet bar with several Stars by three points. I guess I can’t blame them for wanting to keep workers waiting to make you a customized breakfast treat. parents entertained with a game to remember. “Don’t be fooled, Mom. This is only how they want you to think we eat.”

We walked through the doors to the Talent Show with five minutes to spare. There were Thankfully, there were absolutely no spots available, and I gave my no tears as our reunion boyfriend the cold shoulder as I pulled out the weekend drew to a folding chair in the very last row to take a seat. close. Mom seemed “I knew we should have left the game by 6:15,” I to think a couple days smarted. of catching up would But in the end, he became my hero, scoring hold her over until the us seats in the balcony with a perfect view and end of semester. But cushioned seats. I comfortably watched London’s as we hugged goodbye uncomfortable dance moves, the 1994 World and prepared to leave, Champion Synchronized Swimming Team, and I offered one last treat. the incredible voices of 1921. “Don’t worry mom, Not going to lie, Allison Harper and Jared I’ll see you spring Defriese blew me away with their beautiful break!” rendition of “Summer’s Love Song,” easily becoming my favorite. However, congratulations Written & Designed by: to the Duke of Norfolk for putting on a Jenny Redfern spectacular show, like always. JP Garcia/Threefold Advocate

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