March 19, 1999 & THE TORCH Volume 91, Issue 20 JAi JL J. M^Jk JL V^ A m.^»^ A. A "OlJR LIBERTY DEPENDS ON THE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS, AND THAT CANNOT BE LIMITED WITHOUT BEING LOST" - THOMAS JEFFERSON THIS WEEK Muslim students face future move Current Brandt prayer room guaranteed for two years before group must find new space Live: In Concert Dustin Wunderlich Muslim students. "Now at least find a new place to worship for tions around the world to help SENIOR NEWS EDITOR we can practice our religion the third time in five years. It is raise the money." there for the two years and find a expected to be a facility similar MSA member Quitaibah new space." to St. Teresa's Catholic Student Al-Rahmani said while a place Muslim students who want The Campus Planning and Center. off campus could be a good idea, to practice their faith at Space Allocation Committee "We're suggesting they finding a large enough space Valparaiso University will be decided to reserve until the Fall look for a facility off campus," close to campus may present able to keep their current prayer 2001 semester the current space said committee chairman Gerald problems. room in Brandt Hall for two used by the MSA for worship Seeley. Seeley said Muslim stu­ "We've always had space The world of more years, but may have to and construct a permanent, dents will have to raise money to for Muslim students to pray," Valparaiso move off campus after that peri­ soundproof wall to separate the buy or rent the space off campus said Hugh McGuigan, Director University recitals od. students' prayer space from the for a prayer room, but didn't of the International Studies A&E "I think we are comfort­ other half of the first floor con­ expect that would be a problem. Office. "The question is pages 8-9 able with that decision," said ference room, which will be "I don't think we will have whether there's specific space Shehab Mohamed, president of used as a classroom. a problem finding something," the Muslim Student Association After two years, however, agreed Mohamed. "We will be See MOVE, Page 3 (MSA), about the reaction of Muslim students may have to contacting Muslim organiza­ Liss an All-American Again Terrapins too tough Candidates Crusaders fall in first round of NCAA tournament gear up for elections Dustin Wunderlich SENIOR NEWS EDITOR Sports page 16 The campaigns for the offices of Valparaiso University student body presi­ Career Opportunities dent and vice president have heated up as the March 31 election approaches for five candidates. This year, in what the candidates pre­ dict to be tight races, three students are run­ ning for the presidency, while two are com­ peting to become vice president. Running for president are sophomore Vanessa Burrows, an at-large student sena­ tor; sophomore Jason Fechner, a member of the Guild-Memorial Renovation A look at job searching. Committee; and sophomore John Gresley, the off-campus student senator. The vice presidential candidates are page 11 sophomore George Grombacher, vice In Depth INDEX president of the Interfraternity Council Current student Weather and Hellenic Council, body leaders' and sophomore Russ page 4 performances Schumacher, a frater­ nity student senator. are reviewed. Clips & Classified A variety of page 13 long-standing student News concerns are being page 5 Features addressed by the can­ didates, including tuition and the universi­ page 11 AP/WIDE WORLD PHOTOS ty's budget, student apathy, campus beauti- Maryland's Terrell Stokes, left, and Laron Profit, right double team Valparaiso's fication and addressing more student com­ Arts & Entertainment Greg Tonagel during the first half of their NCAA South regional game Thursday, plaints. page 8 March 11. "Attacking apathy is my number one issue, and, along with that, building com­ Paul Keup the NCAA Tournament. Dance." munity on campus," said Burrows, who Opinions STAFF WRITER Instead of rebuilding, how­ Valparaiso drew the wants to establish a participation system page 6 ever, VU coach Homer No. 15 seed in the South which would reward organizations whose Drew reloaded. Region and a date with No. members attend other campus events. Sports ORLANDO, Fla.— His team put together 2 seed Maryland, a power­ Burrows also said she would work to Valparaiso University a 23-9 record and won its house from the Atlantic increase student communication with the page 14 shocked the college basket­ fifth straight Mid- Coast Conference. Board of Directors by pushing for approval ball world last year when it Continent Conference reg­ Maryland beat of a previous senate motion to establish a ular season and tournament Valparaiso 82-60 last The Torch made the Sweet Sixteen of liaison committee which would meet with the 1998 NCAA titles. Thursday to knock the Valparaiso University the board. Tournament. The conference tour­ Crusaders out of the NCAA 816 Union Street Fechner said he would try to establish After graduating six nament championship Tournament. Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 a better working relationship with the seniors, VU wasn't even earned the Crusaders an Phone: 219-464-5426 See NCAA, Page 15 expected to make it back to automatic ticket to the "Big See ELECTION, Page 4 Fax: 219-464-6728 page 2 NEWS The Torch, Friday, March 19, 1999 •-ft Conference to explore Campus women's issues John Krause tor, is working with others to expand upon NEWS EDITOR the success of last year's event. Ediger has been involved with Announcements groups dealing with women's issues in the March is Women's History Month, past. and Valparaiso University students are Her most notable work was as one of Applications available for 1999- <www.500festival.com>, there is a $25 preparing to celebrate by hosting the sec­ the founders for Take Back the Night in 2000 Torch staff entry fee. ond Women's Conference. The event will 1990. She graduated from VU and has Applications for next year's Torch take place March 27 on campus. continued to work diligently on women's issues. staff are now available at the Union "Immigrants: The Melting Pot?" The Women's Conference came about as a result of ideas of Stacey Thayer, "We are looking to complement Information Desk. They are due back to The Department of Social Work will other programs of this nature. It is our the Information Desk by 5 p.m. March 26. host a presentation that deals with current the current Residential Learning hope that these events will help to educate immigration laws and how they affect our Coordinator of Memorial Hall, who and assist women and men in today's WVUR to give away Disney trip country's response to "new" immigrants planned the first women's conference. issues. We also would like to provide WVUR will be giving away a trip to on March 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. in room 123 Thayer worked closely with others to women with the opportunity to draw upon Disney World March 27 at the UBCD- in Heidbrink Hall. make this project a successful reality. Last resources of the women around them irre- WVUR Giveaway Party starting 8 p.m. in year, over 150 people attended various gardless of age, race or social standing," the Union Great Hall. All VU students are VU to present Easter play conference events throughout the day. said Ediger. eligible to participate. Listen to WVUR Valparaiso University will present There will be a variety of workshops The conference is free to VU stu­ every day and call in to x6673 after the "Passion: Rememberance," a re-telling of offered, led by VU staff, faculty and mem­ dents, faculty and staff and $15 for others giveaway commercial is played. The first the life and death of Jesus Christ, at the bers of the Valparaiso community. who wish to attend. caller will be able to enter once for free. Memorial Opera House March 26 and 27 Student Senate will host a session Men are encouraged to attend and Students can also sign up for $2 at the at 8 p.m. and March 28 at 1 p.m. Tickets dealing with women in politics. Members offer their insights and personal experi­ Giveaway Party, as many times as they are $4 in advance ($5 at the door) for of VU theater groups will portray a variety ences. wish. Prizes will also be awarded to the adults and $2 for children, high school and of HIV/AIDS scenarios. Other session runner-ups. VU students (both in advance and at the topics include spirituality, self-defense People can look at the web site www. valpo. edu/conferences/ women or door). The Box Office phone number is and career planning among a host of other contact Carol Ediger at 464-5764 for more Live music at the Student Union 548-9137. things. VMG recording artist Sheri Keller Carol Ediger, the conference direc­ information. will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Wordfest sponsors contest Union Great Hall. The event is sponsored Prizes will be awarded for poetry, by Potter's House and VUCAB. short fiction and non-fiction prose in the 1999 Wordfest Writing Contest. All stu­ Indianapolis mini-marathon dents are encouraged to attend. There is Applications for the 1999 no limit on entries. Entries are due 4 p.m. Indianapolis Life 500 Festival Mini- April 1 at Huegli 124. Contact Professor Marathon will be available starting Jan. 30 Ed Byrne at x5278 or for the race which will be held May 1 at 9 [email protected] for more infor­ a.m.