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The MT Cup Local coffee shop HE CHO discovered TNovember 10, 2006 ET a y l o r U n i v e r s i t y Since 1915 - Volume 94, No. 11 WOW challenges TU to bless others Speakers and seminars encourage students' involvement in world missions

By David Pulliam portunity to respond to Contributor the needs of the world by prayer and missions.” As a part of World Oppor- The activities of WOW in- tunities Week, students were cluded prayer, discussion, challenged to reach out with seminars and speakers. Mis- the love of Christ to those sion representatives set up in need around the world. booths in the DC, giving stu- This challenge highlighted dents the opportunity to look WOW’s purpose - to encour- at different ministry organi- age students to consider be- zations and collect brochures coming more involved in and information packets. world missions. Some mission representa- The WOW co-directors tives also visited classrooms. this year were seniors An- Others lived with students in drew Ulasich and Valerie their dorms, spending time Schmitt, assisted by the with these students and dis- WOW cabinet comprised of cussing how they can be in- 21 other students. volved in missions. The word "barak," Hebrew James Gehman, a mission for "to bless," was chosen representative from the Latin as a key word for the week, America Mission, said he ap- which focused on giving preciates WOW because it’s students an opportunity to an opportunity for him to bless the world and dedi- share the needs of the Latin cate their lives to missions. American people with stu- Ulasich encouraged stu- dents. dents to not just look for The week began with Rev. blessings in their own Dr. Kefa Sempangi speak- lives, but to focus on be- ing at regular morning cha- ing a blessing to others. pel on Monday, and then Photo by Alisse Goldsmith “[WOW is] a time for at a special prayer chapel the campus to focus on the that evening where stu- George Verwer preaches to Taylor students at the Tuesday night service during WOW. He also spoke in chapel today and in Wednesday's needs of the world,” Ulas- dents specifically turned chapel. Verwer is the former international director of Operation Mobilization, a position he retired from in 2003. Operation Mobilization is an organization that travels the globe with two ships and 4,000 workers in 80 countries. It also disciples new believers. ich said. “It gives an op- See WOW page 2 'Juliet' makes American premiere Students plan

ian Theatre in Cluj, Romania, like propaganda,” Hawkins and an associate professor of said. “It possesses a point of abortion protest aesthetics at the University entrance for the secular view- of Babes-Bolyai, also in Cluj. er because it contains enough By Megan Baird ministry by staging their Julia’s persona is brought … hopelessness and honesty Editor-in-Chief own LIFE tape protest. to life by 27-year-old Me- that they can identify.” “I hope to communicate the lissa Hawkins, a graduate Hawkins hopes that peo- Mouths bound in red message that we are called to of Northern Illinois Uni- ple are inspired by the mes- tape with the word “Life” be obedient, but it really is versity. She discovered the sage of God’s faithfulness scrawled on them in black only God who deserves all script while working as a played out in the story ink, hundreds silently stand the praise,” Timbie said. company actress for the of Julia Visky. outside the Supreme Court, The idea was formed ini- Studio K theatre company in “I would like [viewers] to braving the relentless snow, tially in response to a Senior Budapest, Hungary. take courage,” Hawkins said. howling wind, driving rain Seminar assignment, which “I read ["Juliet"], and set “[I want them] to recognize and brutal temperatures in required students to create out to meet the playwright,” that the Lord not only loves an effort to end abortion in a plan to meet a significant Hawkins said. “[András them in their trials, but that America. This Silent Siege, community need outside the Visky was] the first man I he suffers with them.” begun in October 2004, has Taylor campus. After dis- had found who had success- This play came to Taylor started a powerful trend cussing various ideas, Odle fully married faith and art through Linda Welker, a new four Taylor students wish mentioned the LIFE tape and compromised neither.” professor in the communica- to continue. ministry and a plan was born. She wrote to him and re- tion arts department. She be- On Nov. 17, seniors Tad “I think we were all ex- ceived an invitation to stay came a close friend of Visky Litwiller, Olivia Odle, Renae cited about the idea of doing with his family in Transyl- after traveling to Eastern Timbie and Megan Baird will something that is deliber- vania for a week. Despite Europe and writing a play, lead a silent protest against ately trying to bring about an expired visa, she trav- called "Divine Reverbera- abortion outside a local abor- change, but also deliberate tions," about the Christians, tion clinic. This protest will in surrendering the results to "['Juliet'] was the including Ference Visky, be modeled after the Bound- God,” Timbie said. “We were first play that I had who suffered for their faith 4LIFE protests begun two challenged to dream big, and ever come across that under Communism. years ago. we think this has the poten- succeeded in being Welker believes "Juliet" is These protests involve tial to do big things.” Christian to the core an important play not only hundreds standing outside The students will fast and without feeling like because of its rich history, but the Supreme Court build- pray for 24 hours before the propaganda. " because its global outlook ing in Washington, D.C., protest, which will occur By Mia Wales had to fight for survival. parallels part of President every day, praying for an from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. News Editor At one point, struck with a -Melissa Hawkins- Habecker’s “Vision 2016.” end to abortion while wear- They hope to reach as many deadly illness, Julia was pre- “[The communication arts ing red “LIFE tape” over people as possible, but said On Nov. 11, Mitchell The- sumed dead. She awoke and eled across three countries to department is] really inter- their mouths. changing even one person’s atre will present "Juliet: A found herself in a morgue. meet the playwright. ested in participating in the “We received this ‘foolish’ heart will make the proj- Dialogue about Love," a 90- Though the play is a mono- During that week, Visky global engagement initia- strategy in a dream and it ect a success. minute monologue about a logue, the script chronicles gave Hawkins the script for tive,” Welker said. “This is quickly gained momentum “[Bound4LIFE] is the Hungarian woman and her Julia’s dialogue with God "Juliet" and asked her to per- one way that we can start a far beyond our organiza- sound of many voices heard family who were persecuted during her three-day period form in the English premiere. dialogue in our department.” tion, rallying churches and in the heavens as we pray and for their faith. The show is of internment in the morgue. In 2004, the final pieces fell The theatre department ministries such as YWAM appeal to a higher court than visiting Taylor on its pre- The playwright, András into place when Visky and plans to use a special stag- and Global Harvest to our that of the earth," reads the miere tour through America. Visky, is the youngest son of Hawkins collaborated with ing for Juliet called thrust side,” reads the Bound4LIFE Bound4LIFE Web site. "We The play depicts Julia Julia and Ference Visky. He director Christopher Markle, staging. Chairs will be Web site. are not angry protesters con- Visky, a wife and mother of spent the early part of his and Northern Illinois Uni- placed on risers on three Indeed, this mission has tending with human agents seven who lived in the post childhood living in the gulog versity agreed to produce the sides of the stage. Thrust spread beyond the borders of ... We make our appeal to the World War II Communist prison camp with his mother English version of "Juliet." staging will enhance this Washington, D.C. Churches high court of Heaven, crying regime in Romania. Her and siblings. Hawkins believes this performance, but it limits and organizations across out for justice that has been husband, Ference Visky, an In later years, he became a performance is a power- the seating to less than 100. the country have emulated too long denied.” outspoken pastor, was sen- highly acclaimed writer, poet ful witnessing tool because The play’s only perfor- and supported the strategy For more information tenced to 22 years in prison and essayist and decided of its acceptance within the mance is on Saturday, Nov. of Bound4LIFE, furthering about Bound4LIFE, visit for preaching the gospel. to write "Juliet: A Dialogue secular community. 11, at 8 p.m. in Mitchell The- a cause that began as a www.bound4life.com. Con- Left alone, Julia and her about Love," based on his “It was the first play that atre. Tickets are available at mere dream. tact Odle, Litwiller, Timbie seven children were forced mother’s memoirs. I had ever come across that the Theatre box office and It is because of this vision or Baird to learn how to into a gulog, a Communist Visky is currently the dra- succeeded in being Christian are $5 for students and $8 for these Taylor students wish become involved with their detention camp, where they maturg of the State Hungar- to the core without feeling faculty and staff. to support the Bound4LIFE Bound4LIFE protest. News EWS NOVEMBER 10, 2006 PAGE 2 PanelN discusses war in northern Uganda By Robin Snyder Children of War Rehab Staff Writer Center, which has provided psychological counseling The Invisible Children and aid to approximately movement revisited Taylor’s 13,500 children affected by campus through an interna- the Ugandan crisis. tional panel discussion last Murungi challenged fellow night entitled “Jesus and the Taylor students to remember Lord’s Resistance Army: H- they are blessed. ow should Christians respo- “Let us change our atti- nd to international crises?” tudes,” Murungi said. “Each “Invisible Children” is of us has the power to make a documentary about the a difference, even [if only] in current crisis in northern one life.” Uganda. Thousands of chil- Sophomore Lindsay dren there flee their homes Snider, a WOW cabinet mem- every night to escape being ber, summed up the main abducted by the Lord’s objectives for yesterday's pa- Resistance Army (LRA), a nel discussion. rebel paramilitary group that “Our desire for the panel is forces its soldiers to witness twofold,” Snider said. “First, and commit brutal murders. we hope to bring awareness “Watching the documen- to our student body of a tary last week was a remind- very real crisis that is fac- er to me of how easily I can ing our world today. More go about my days without Photo by Alisse Goldsmith importantly, however, we Last night's panel speakers addressed the war in northern Uganda. The discussion centered on the role of "invisible children" in this war thinking about the evil that is and how the Lord's Resistance Army is using them to propogate fear within the country. hope to present students at work in the world,” senior with a paradigm for godly, Katie Lehman, who helped Commute, an event where Yesterday’s panel mem- and advocate for women Uganda. Panel members dis- responsive action that can to organize Thursday’s panel many students slept in the bers included Rev. Dr. Kefa and children with World cussed how the Ugandan cri- extend to a multitude of discussion, said. streets and wrote letters to Sempangi, a Ugandan pastor Vision; Kent Reimer, a mis- sis has impacted their lives, circumstances regardless of According to Lehman, government officials asking and former member of the sionary with World Venture; attitudes and ministries. time and culture.” Taylor participated last them to take action on behalf Ugandan parliament; Reneé and Taylor freshman Rhona Stearns mentioned her spring in Global Night of the Ugandan children. L. Stearns, a speaker, writer Murungi from Kampala, involvement with The As WOW focused on the Taylor students attend Global Missions WOW needs of various countries continued from page 1 around the world, WOW has also challenged the campus Health Conference held in Louisville, Ky. their hearts to helping the to not only be aware of the world. Sempangi is a pastor needs around the world, but By Lauren Free are attending the conference. of speakers and lectures, many students interested in in Uganda and has worked to be willing to do something Contributor The group plans to stay with while the breakout sessions missions also often attend with the needy in that coun- about it. host families from the South- are similar to workshops. the conference. try for many years. "Help [our hearts] to ache Missionaries, physicians east Christian Church. A pre-conference occured “It’s a great thing for any- George Verwer spoke at for the same issues that make and Taylor students are The Global Missions Thursday morning and af- one with an interest in mis- prayer chapel on Tuesday as [God’s] heart ache,” prayed meeting this week to attend Health Conference is the ternoon, with the actual sions,” Jackson said. “One well as chapel on Wednesday the students at prayer chapel the Global Missions Health largest conference of its kind. conference taking place way to enter into the mission and today. Monday night. “Justice, for Conference (GMHC) in Lou- As a ministry of Southeast Thursday evening through fi eld is through medicine Two seminar sessions were orphans, for those who don’t isville, Ky. The theme for Christian Church, GMHC is Saturday evening. due to the fact that there are held on Wednesday, giving know him, for the oppressed, this year’s conference is Ho- driven by the vision of con- Well-known physicians or now many countries where students an opportunity to for the AIDS pandemic, for listic Ministry. necting people to Jesus and ministers, including Florence missionaries aren’t allowed hear speakers discuss issues the oppressed, for the wid- Senior Amanda Jackson, one another through medi- Muindi, Dan Fountain, John to enter.” regarding missions. Some of ows, for the displaced peo- who will be attending the cine and missions. Patrick, Clydette Powell, Jackson said that by at- the topics included “Minis- ples, for those in slavery and conference, explained that it Jackson, who is attending Steve Saint, David Thomp- tending the conference, stu- try to Women,” “Business as for those voices which won’t is an ideal seminar for those the conference for the third son and Charlie Vittitow, will dents have the opportunity Mission,” “Story Telling” and be heard.” interested in medicine, mis- time, explained that GMHC speak at the conference. The to experience many benefi ts. medical missions in Uganda. sions or both. unites physicians, nurses, conference’s speakers nor- Students are able to connect The conference began missionaries and students to mally discuss the overseas with different medical net- yesterday and will continue listen to key speakers, fea- culture and ministry needs, works and physicians and, in through this Saturday, Nov. tured presenters, and to at- current medical develop- the past, students have even 11, at Southeast Christian tend various workshops. ments, and God’s work in set up their practicum, re- Church in Louisville. Ac- Jackson said the conference the medical mission fi eld. ceived information about cording to Jackson, a group has numerous plenary and Jackson said GMHC is not mission trips, and gained of 10 to 12 students and two breakout sessions. The ple- limited to pre-medicine ma- insight regarding future ca- faculty members from Taylor nary sessions are comprised jors from Taylor. She said reer decisions. More renovations planned for Wengatz

By Megumi Johnston of tearing out the old furni- The men in Wengatz have “I think [the renovation] Contributor ture, re-painting the rooms, mixed feelings about the will be overall positive,” adding new carpet and install- renovation. Many Wengatz sophomore Quentin McCaf- The men of Wengatz can ing new doors. Along with residents are afraid they will frey said. “Carpet will be anticipate returning to a ren- these changes, Wengatz will lose the distinctive touch a really nice.” ovated dorm next year. receive stackable furniture. loft can add to a room. The decision to remodel Starting the Monday fol- The lounges on each wing “I think that [building the Wengatz came after the cam- lowing graduation, Wen- will also be remodeled and lofts] is a tradition that’s pus master planning group gatz Hall will undergo the will remain as extra rooms unique for guys in Wengatz. met in 2003. Next, 75 people last phase of a renovation for the wing’s use. The ability to have ‘super from various sections of cam- that will have spanned two “[The lounges] are an im- lofts’ and be more creative is pus examined campus need. summers. In 2005, the hall portant piece of community an enjoyable [aspect],” junior Plans were fi nalized once the received new bathrooms. for the wing,” Ron Suther- Brian Mills said. “Stackable student development staff This summer, Wengatz Hall land, director of business and furniture may be a good idea, and maintenance agreed will start construction on the fi nance, said. Part two but I guess we Wengatz guys that the plumbing and rooms rooms. The goal is to fi nish of this renovation will cost enjoy our traditions.” needed to be renovated. the project by the fi rst week about $1.1 million, putting Other men in Wengatz In the summer of 2008, Photo by Alisse Goldsmith of August. the entire remodeling project look forward to some of the Olson Hall will receive Junior Rachael Caldwell and senior Alicia Chew lead worship during The renovation will consist over $2 million. improvements in the hall. similar improvements. a WOW chapel service that took place this past week.

Allen trailed Webb by Three of his Emmys came Rumsfeld, 74, and the sec- World News nearly 9,000 votes of the 2.4 at the 2003 awards: a life- ond-longest serving defense million cast in Tuesday’s time achievement Emmy; secretary, has taken much of By Leslie Leak election, according to state one for a 2002 “60 Minutes” the blame amid growing U.S. Associate News Editor electoral fi gures. report on brain cancer pa- public discontent over the • On Thursday, award- tients; and one for a “60 Iraq war. • Republican Sen. George winning “60 Minutes” cor- Minutes II” report about Former CIA Director Rob- Allen conceded to Democrat respondent Ed Bradley died sexual abuse in the Roman ert Gates will replace Rums- James Webb on Thursday, al- of leukemia. Catholic Church, accord- feld. Gates is a member of the lowing Democrats a major- He joined CBS News in the ing to the National Post. bipartisan Iraq Study Group ity in both houses of the U.S. Paris bureau in 1971, trans- • Defense Secretary Don- assessing alternative Iraq Congress for the fi rst time in ferring a year later to the Sai- ald Rumsfeld said he made strategies. Rumsfeld will stay 12 years. gon bureau during the Viet- his decision to step down on until Gates is confi rmed. Senator Allen's announce- nam War. Bradley moved to due to the changed political Analysts said the change ment of concession ended the Washington bureau in climate after the Democrats’ at the top of the Pentagon the uncertainty of Tuesday’s June 1974, 14 months after election win. would make it easier for election outcomes in which he was named a CBS News President George W. Bush the president to change the- Democrats took control in correspondent. said he agreed with his top course of policy in Iraq, but the U.S. House of Repre- He was honored with the war manager that it was it remains to be seen whether sentatives. The result from lifetime achievement award time for a change, stating the administration will de- Photo courtesy of www.dod.gov Virginia decided the fate of from the National Asso- that Iraq policy was "not vise a more effective plan. Donald Rumsfeld resigned his position as defense secretary Senate control. ciation of Black Journalists. working well enough." on Wednesday following the Democrats' victory at the polls. News Features November 10, 2006 Page 3 bands are often featured, lo- buy a drink; you can just cated above the coffee shop, hang out there. They have a Discovering Local Treasures and several other businesses sweet patio outside, which in Muncie and on Ball State’s is a great place to watch all campus. the activity in The Village." - The MT Cup - The shop is located in “The Ashley VanDyke has been Village,” which also houses a a manager at The MT Cup for number of other restaurants two years and has enjoyed and shops, and is near The her experience there. “I love Village Green, a record store the people I work with; it’s owned by 2004 Taylor grad really laid back,” she said. Jared Cheek. The MT Cup sells doz- ens of different roasts and Located at the heart espresso drinks. Five brews of Ball State’s are featured daily, including campus, The MT Cup decaf and flavored coffee. has everything a col- Popular during the fall lege-town coffee shop season is the Pumpkin needs. Cream brew and the favor- ite Coco-Mocha Nut, a co- conut and chocolate blend. Common customers are Another classic choice is the local high school students Highlander Grog, a darker, who take advantage of the nutty roast. shop’s late weekend hours, In addition to serving cof- but VanDyke usually works fee, The MT Cup has a wide the morning shift and mainly selection of sandwiches, sees professors coming in for such as Tiff’s TreeHugger, their morning caffeine. or a more conventional In addition to being a ha- PB&J ‘Daily.’ ven for studious customers Bagels, soups and des- and a hangout for students serts, as well as a vast menu on the weekends, the shop of breakfast foods, are also also dabbles in poetry and available. Although custom- open-mic nights, which, once ers begin arriving as early plans are finalized, will occur as 6:30 a.m., breakfast is on Wednesdays from 9 p.m. Photo by Alisse Goldsmith served until 3 a.m. Thursday to midnight. The MT Cup opened 12 years ago on Ball State's campus, making it one of the older coffee houses available to Taylor students. through Saturday. The MT Cup opens at 6:30 Kathryn Erickson, a se- a.m. during the week and By Christine Allen double-shot macchiatos and has everything a college- the nearest quiet conversa- nior and resident of Hartford at 7 a.m. on weekends. It is Staff Writer frozen custard. town coffee shop needs. tion, but not so loudly as City, is a long-time fan of The open until midnight Sunday Before there were these There is modern art adorn- to distract the more MT Cup. through Wednesday, and un- The arrival of Payne’s and coffee shops so near to cam- ing the darkly painted walls, studious patrons. "It’s affordable, and they til 3 a.m. Thursday through Starbucks in Gas City and pus, however, there was The old, mismatched furniture Myles Ogea, the owner have a wide selection, from Saturday. 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Alumni Michael Kaspar ('03) returns T Update to TU as a college recruiter U for Operation Mobilization

By Kate Yoder get to know OM, the more I North Korea. Contributor like it.” There is hope for these Kaspar loves his job, but places, however. Many coun- Michael Kaspar had gone his first passions are the per- tries where OM works, such to bed at 3 a.m. and spoke at son of Jesus Christ and the as Algeria, Iran and India, an 8 a.m. class, but he ener- work God is doing globally. have seen significant in- getically slid into the booth “I want to keep dreaming creases over the past 40 years holding a half-empty jug of big about what God is do- in the number of dedicated orange juice and a Starbucks ing and I want to be a part of Christians living there. travel mug of coffee as if he’d what God is doing in some of For example, OM’s work gotten a full night’s sleep. these unreached parts of the with the Dalit people of In- Kaspar was full of inten- world,” Kaspar said. dia has transformed many sity as he began to speak According to both Kaspar views about the value of hu- about his passion: the trans- and OM’s Web site, this is man life and the importance formation of lives through exactly what OM is attempt- of human rights. Jesus Christ. ing to do. OM works in 110 The transformation of lives As the director of college countries, and 91 of these is not only happening to the ministries for Operation countries dispatch their own people to whom OM minis- Mobilization (OM), Kaspar mission workers. ters, but also to the people, daily sees the lives of col- With over 4,000 workers specifically college students, lege students and others all worldwide, OM is a leader in who serve with OM. over the world transformed long and short-term missions “People underestimate by Christ. that emphasize relief and de- that they can use their pas- After he graduated from velopment, evangelism and sions, gifts, skills and experi- Taylor in 2003 with a degree literature distribution. ence to make an impact over- in business systems, Kaspar “[OM is] all about trans- seas,” Kaspar said. “I want was unsure what to do next. forming lives and commu- to say you can make a differ- He returned to campus for nities,” Kaspar said. “As we ence with whatever gifting World Opportunities Week learned in Fit for Life, that you have.” soon after graduation and means emotionally, spiritu- For more information started talking with ’06 grad ally, physically, mentally about OM, visit www.stop- Matt Mancinelli. Mancinelli and relationally. Jesus never watching.com or check out described his travels with the gave words without meeting Kaspar’s blog at www.unsa- founder of OM, George Ver- physical needs. We’re trying feobedience.com. wer, to Kaspar, and Kaspar to do both.” This article is the first of se- was intrigued. The need for this global ries focused on Taylor alumni “I heard about Matt’s expe- transformation is huge. Ac- locally and around the globe. If rience and in my gut I wanted cording to Kaspar, the most you know of Taylor alumni who to do that, and I couldn’t get desperate areas of the world are doing interesting or novel it off my mind for the next are located in countries such things, please let The Echo know. two weeks,” Kaspar said. as Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Email lauren_hartshorn@tay- Kaspar called Verwer and Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, lor.edu with your suggestions. was given the opportunity Saudi Arabia, Tibet and to travel to 26 countries and 16 U.S. states with OM for one year. After that year, OM hired Kaspar full-time to recruit college students for short and long-term OM missions. “[The job’s] a real conver- gence of my gifting and ex- perience,” Kaspar said. “I started with OM not really knowing what I was getting into … but then the more I Features NOVEMBER 10, 2006 PAGE 4 A&E'Flushed Away' travels beyond the toilet Kluck puts readers

BY JOSH PORTER A&E EDITOR in the boxing ring

These are troubled times for computer animated with Mike Tyson films. For the first few years the genre existed, “computer BY ANDREW NEEL animated film” automatical- SPORTS EDITOR ly meant “awesome.” Those were the glory days, with Many people – self-pro- movies such as “Toy Story” claimed boxing fans and oth- and “Shrek” dominating the ers alike – may wonder what box office. Computer anima- it would be like to fi ght Mike tion was a novelty, some- Tyson, who is widely con- thing new and fresh. sidered one of boxing’s most This year, the tools to devastating hitters and capti- make these movies are less vating personalities. expensive, and therefore These inquiring persons more available to small and can now fi nd out without inexperienced studios. In Photo courtesy of rottentomatoes.com stepping into the boxing the past, these movies asked "Flushed Away" is the fi rst collaboration between Aardman Studios and Dreamworks Animation. It is ring, thanks to former Taylor questions like, “What if rated PG for crude humor and some language. student Ted Kluck. the monsters in children’s In his debut book from closets are real and from an Jackman) who lives in the lap muscular bodyguard Whitey Rita. Ian McKellen (“Lord of Lyons Press, “Facing Tyson: Photo courtesy of amazon.com alternate reality?” or, “How of luxury as the pet of a little (voiced by Bill Nighy). The the Rings”) has played a vil- Fifteen Fighters, Fifteen Sto- In "Facing Tyson," Ted Kluck would prehistoric mammals girl from a rich family. He is slugs that randomly break lain before, but none quite as ries,” Kluck delves into the chronicles the stories of 15 interact with each other dur- suddenly flushed down the into song have some great colorful and entertaining as mind of Tyson both in and fi ghters who faced Mike Tyson ing the Ice Age?” Now some toilet, where he encounters moments as well. The Toad. He fits right into out of the ring. in the boxing ring. films ask questions like, a giant sub-community (pun In general, the characters the role, and he obviously Kluck chronicles Tyson’s “How many people can we intended) of rats, frogs, slugs and their ridiculous quirks has a great deal of fun with rise to fame and fall from to his ascent and eventual get to see this movie before and just about every other and mannerisms garner the the character. glory by telling the stories of downfall as one of the most the reviews go public?” potential sewer resident. most laughs. The movie is Many animated films with Tyson’s opponents, including notorious men in the world At least Aardman Studios, At first, Roddy’s only goal absolutely packed with big-name voice actors have James “Bonecrusher” Smith, (with legendary promoter which released “Chicken is to return to his luxuri- humor, ranging from satiri- been tanking at the box Tyrell Biggs, Evander Holy- Don King). Run” and “Wallace & ous home above ground. cal dry humor to straight- office lately. Some studios fi eld and Lennox Lewis. “Facing Tyson” features Gromit: The Curse of the However, he soon encoun- up slapstick. No matter are beginning to question “Facing Tyson” begins on probing interviews with Ty- Were-Rabbit," still has their ters another what these the necessity of hiring well- June 11, 2005, when Tyson son’s two most famous op- heart in the right place. This rat named Rita c h a r a c t e r s known actors for their vocal announced his retirement af- ponents, Lennox Lewis, who year they teamed up with (voiced by “Flushed Away” are doing, it’s talents. These actors charge ter losing to a relatively un- defeated Tyson on June 8, Dreamworks Animation Kate Winslet), has the kind of almost always more for their services, and known Irish fi ghter named 2002, to win the WBC Heavy- (“Shrek,” “Madagascar”) to and reluctantly clever tongue-in- funny, but audiences don’t get to see Kevin McBride. weight Title, and Evander bring viewers a film called agrees to help cheek humor most definitely not their faces. Speaking honestly to the Holyfi eld, who fought Tyson “Flushed Away.” her with her animated films have to the point of Still, it’s hard to imag- reporters present after the twice, the second bout end- This is Aardman Studios’ family’s finan- been sorely missing exhaustion. ine “Flushed Away” being fi ght, Tyson said, “Look, I ing wildly when Tyson bit of first computer animated film, cial trouble in this year. In general, as good as it was without don’t want nobody to shed parts of Holyfi eld’s ear. and they couldn’t have done exchange for a “ F l u s h e d the top-notch actors behind any tears. I’m a cold, cruel, Kluck uncovers the highs it without Dreamworks. ride to the sur- Away” has the scenes. After seeing the hard man … I just want to and lows of the boxing However, Aardman mod- face. All the while, the vil- the kind of clever tongue-in- finished product, it’s obvi- give something back … I’ve world. The different fi ght- eled the animation style after lainous Toad (voiced by Ian cheek humor most animat- ous that doling out the lived my whole life for my- ers all experienced a mixture the movements and unique McKellen) is hot on their tails ed films have been sorely extra money for the likes of self up to now.” of positives and negatives, visual styles of Aardman’s (pun most definitely intend- missing this year. It’s a wel- Jackman and McKellen was Kluck reveals an inside from fame, wealth and ad- claymation films. This ed) to obtain a valuable item come change of pace from completely worth it. look at the boxing world and diction to obscurity, poverty allowed Aardman Studios to in Rita’s possession. box office flops such as “The “Flushed Away” brings takes the reader with him on and perseverance, through- make an ambitious film in a It’s not the most creative Wild” and “Barnyard.” back everything that movie the journey to meet the men out their respective careers. fraction of the time it would story, but the way it is car- Of course, without great audiences have been missing who faced Tyson. Some of One recurring theme in “Fac- have taken them with clay ried out makes it entirely actors, the great characters about computer animated these men have successfully ing Tyson” is the mixture of figurines and stop-motion original. For one, the film in “Flushed Away” would films. Fans of “Wallace & developed lives outside the glory and corruption inter- photography. It’s a perfect fit has some of the most mem- be meaningless. Hugh Gromit” and “Shrek,” (and boxing arena, while oth- woven throughout boxing. for this movie, and it’s diffi- orable and colorful charac- Jackman (“X-Men: The Last humor in general, for that ers remain entranced by the All of the fi ghters and per- cult to imagine it being made ters since “Toy Story.” The Stand,” “The Prestige”) does matter) will love this film, thrill of competition and the sonalities in the book had another way. snooty French frog (voiced a remarkable job as Roddy, which is thus far the best prospect of winning a title. their careers shaped, if not “Flushed Away” is a story by Jean Reno) is definitely showing a remarkable vocal animated film of 2006. Whether or not a reader is defi ned, in one way or anoth- about a pampered rat named a favorite, as is the mild- acting range. Kate Winslet a fan of boxing, it is easy to er by their interaction with Roddy (voiced by Hugh mannered yet unnaturally (“Titanic”) is also perfect as (Movie rating: 9 out of 10) enjoy Kluck’s unique and the legendary “Iron Mike.” colorful descriptions of the “Facing Tyson” is currently places and people who make available on Amazon.com. up boxing royalty. Kluck will be at Payne’s Cof- Playstation 3 is coming to town Kluck traces Tyson’s legacy fee and Custard near I-69 in from his quieter beginnings Gas City for a book signing BY BRIAN LAING The holiday season begins direction during driving and fl ying games. This ingenuity (with trainer Cus D’Amato) today at 7 p.m. CONTRIBUTOR earlier every year. Christmas in- could mean the end of the negative relationship between vid- fi ltrates malls with decorations eo game addicts and physical fi tness; many nerds will prob- and special sales. Department stores attack television sets ably develop raging biceps because of this innovation. and radios with seasonal advertisements with the same tired For those drooling over the idea of having a PS3 for J-term, 'Ride or Die' brings melodies. And amidst this holiday onslaught arrives the item dream on. Sony is shipping out a mere 400,000 systems. That for which every child starts to beg. means 69.6 million kids will be lacking that “gotta have uplifting rhymes to This year in particular promises it” gift under their tree. Toys R Us, Game Stop, and EB to be especially stressful for Games pre-sold their systems dur- parents all over America. ing individual dates in The Warehouse Moms may begin fi st- October. The remain- fi ghting outside of der will be rationed Best Buy or inside the out to other stores tents on the sidewalks including Best Buy, of Costco. They’re not out Wal-Mart and Target. there to get their kid a Playstation3 enthusiasts hippo, like the famous song sug- should plan to get out the sleep- gests. It’s console-hunting season, and on Nov. ing bags, charge up their iPods, and pre- 17, Playstation 3 is coming to town. pare for a long night. Lines for preorders began 18 Sony is releasing two different models of the PS3. Both hours before stores opened in some areas. Lines are expected come with a Bluetooth wireless controller, Bluetooth headset to be longer for the actual release at select retail locations. capability, and a whopping 3.2 GHz processor. The premium Beware that the Christmas season can bring out the best package sells for $600 and comes with 60 gigabytes of hard in some and the worst in others. Do not underestimate the drive space, DVD and Blu-Ray disc capability, and WiFi In- power of a parent trying to make their child happy; cut in line ternet capability. The core system, however, is $500, comes and someone might get hurt. with 20 gigabytes of hard drive space, and does not support WiFi or Blu-Ray DVDs. In layman’s terms, no matter which package buyers choose, the slew of games launching with the console will be the most graphically stunning slice of video-heaven the human eye has seen thus far. Still, many gamers agree that the $600 system is worth the extra $100. In addition to becoming faster and more realistic, the con- troller is redesigned. Controllers have evolved from four di- rectional buttons, to one joystick, to two joysticks with direc- tional buttons on the side; there aren’t enough fi ngers left to Photo by Timmy Huynh make gaming more engaging. But players do have wrists and On Saturday Nov. 4, youth from Marion and surrounding areas elbows, and Sony plans to use them. gathered near the stage at The Warehouse in Marion for a rap con- The new PS3 controller, dubbed SIXAXIS, will have ex- cert entitled "Ride or Die." The idea was to showcase uplifting rap actly what its title implies. The controller will be able to tilt artists as an alternative to the mainstream hip hop that currently left, right, up or down, and will be capable of moving in any Photos courtesy of gamersreports.com permeates popular radio stations and record stores.

A&E November 10, 2006 Page 5 OConsumerismpini feignso nscompassion? The discipline of prayer the Global Fund. heard it said before, “Trendy prayer as an exercise; and merely as exercises, or prepa- Gap Inc. is hoping to use and selfish money going to- secondly, I want to examine rations, for something larger this campaign to support wards AIDS is still better the practicality of a prayerful - the life of prayer. AIDS victims in Rwanda and than no money.” life as discussed in Scripture. Oswald Chambers com- Swaziland. Their goal is to For example, Soccer- Prayer is a means of com- pared the constancy of provide antiretroviral drugs Mom-Sue wants to buy a munication, of divine or su- prayer to the ceaselessness of to extend the lives of the new pair of jeans. Two differ- pernatural interaction. The our blood and breathing, C.S. By Jenny DeGeyter adults and save the children. ent pairs fit her equally; one By Zan Bozzo implications of a prayerful Lewis upheld “prayer with- Columnist A part of the Gap Inc.’s pair is $80, the other is $40. Columnist life, or lack thereof, are very out words” as the highest campaign is the “Cycle of The $80 pair has red stitching similar to the implications form, and St. Francis de Sales Most people are part of Hope.” Their goal is that by and a patch on the backside, It should be noted, partic- of a social life. We can talk compared prayer to the life causes, and they display producing Gap products in proclaming her cause: AIDS. ularly with regards to those too little, listen too poorly, or and actions of Christ, not as these affiliations by donning the country, a factory worker She decides to purchase the articles concerning the Chris- even talk too much. specific moments in Christ’s a light pink, yellow, white, will benefit from the products more expensive pair and as tian disciplines, that my anal- If one were forced to note life. St. Paul’s “Pray without red, blue or camouflage being purchased because the a result, she’s done a good ysis is of a limited nature. It a distinction between social ceasing” (1 Thessalonians wristband. The LiveStrong investment will come back to deed. More jewels on her is impossible to say all one interaction and prayerful in- 5:17) is not merely a literary campaign for cancer research the worker. Is it just a busi- crown, then? wants to say in so small a teraction, I imagine the first means of saying “pray a lot.” is still present with its yellow ness initiative? There are On the other hand, there space. This is especially the to come to mind would be Ideally, our every action, bracelet. The ONE campaign people suffering due to the are organizations like Gap case concerning prayer. thought and concern should has actors and activists wear- atrocity of AIDS. Have we taking a powerful agenda Many questions arise "C.S. Lewis up- be a prayer. ing white bracelets. The Ko- become numb to the fact that in international justice and when confronted with the held 'prayer without What is the practicality men Foundation is spraying millions of people are dying marketing it for business. phenomenon of prayer. Most words' as the highest of all this though? Can it be its pink ribbon over cook- because of AIDS and cancer? Gap probably assumes this are practical in nature: When form, and St. Francis done? Those who affirm books, flip-flops, chapstick Said straight from the is a wonderful marketing should we pray? How often? de Sales compared prayer as constant, but are and bagels at Panera Bread. mouth of our example of liv- strategy. But does product How long? Or perhaps some prayer to the life and paralyzed by its demands, Battling AIDS in Africa ing, “It is better to give than [RED] solve the core issues even question the practice of actions of Christ." fail at the first confrontation. seems to be the newest craze to receive.” Receiving some- involved in the war against holding hands, bowing our I am not concerned with flying its flag over consum- thing in return is not the way AIDS? Does Gap, who does heads, or closing one’s eyes? that one is communication whether it can or cannot be ers in the mall. Aldo Shoes Christians should approach business internationally, re- These are all significant con- with humanity, the other is done ideally; I am concerned has campaigned for AIDS sacrificial giving. flect the values of our culture, cerns, but I will not address communication with God. with whether or not we are for a year, and its walls are Statistics show that and of Christian culture? them in this article. This is a significant point, but fully committed to trying it. covered with famous peo- Christians are not the most Some people feel Gap’s My concern in this article I want to go beyond this and The exercise of praying ple who’ve become activists representative example of strategy, and those like it, deals with individual prayer. consider the implications of aloud (aside from corporate by purchasing shoes. The frequent and charitable treat children as a result of I believe many have a mis- this distinction. prayer and possibly other [RED] campaign, sponsored givers. In a report entitled society’s wealthy desiring to guided conception of what Social interaction is bound traditions) should in reality by institutions like Gap Inc., “The State of Church Giving look fashionable and wealthy. prayer actually is. Mainly, by corporality and occurs in be no different than a ver- Bono, Motorola, Armani and Through 2004,” published But in the end, all causes are the misplaced conception temporal jumps. Prayer, on bal expression of our every Oprah, is donating to the in RELEVANT magazine, if benefiting a child. that prayer is an exercise, an the other hand, is as active thought. Sure, if you enjoy Global Fund and is encour- churches had given their 10 Are we taking a Machia- event to be performed under as one’s own consciousness. bowing your head, starting aging people to be passion- percent tithe instead of the vellian stance that the ends such and such a condition. Quite simply, we are always with “Dear Lord” as you ate about something. What 2.56 percent they actually justify the means? I’m not Certainly our prayer tra- conversing with Him. Prayer, pray, then by all means. I am it is, I don’t know. Are they gave, there would be $164 sure there is an obvious an- ditions (which I would label therefore (excluding the pos- not suggesting we exclude encouraging consumerism billion available. Put that swer to these questions; it’s “exercises”), such as pray- sibility of sleep), is constant. these exercises, merely utilize or compassion? into an humanitarian orga- a sticky issue. The bottom ing before meals, are not in This constancy, by its very them. Just ensure, that when Gap is hoping to benefit nization, and every person lines: Africans are dying; themselves bad habits. I very nature, prohibits prayer from you say "Amen" and begin victims of AIDS in Sub-Sa- on the planet could be fed, Americans are rich; Chris- much subscribe to this and being an exercise only. Exer- your meal, you’ve already, hara Africa by funding a clothed and protected. tians should feed the poor, many other practices. My cise is a means of prepara- perhaps only in thought, business initiative that raises On the one hand, there is clothe the naked and shelter concern is that these practic- tion. Those who lift and run started another “Dear Lord.” awareness that will in turn a potential for a substantially the homeless. If Jesus can- es have become synonymous at The Well do not stop using Perhaps Chambers said it raise money. Half of the prof- powerful and relevant cause not get Christians to support with what it means to live a their legs and muscles once best, “Prayer is not an exer- its from the Gap [RED] prod- that would encourage people humanitarian causes, maybe prayerful life. they finish their workout. cise, it is the life.” ucts will directly support the to support something they’d Gap can. First, I want to address Such is the case with prayer. HIV/AIDS program through not normally support. I've why we should not consider Our prayer traditions act Recent election thoughts...

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Opinions Sports November 10, 2006 Page 6 Trojans Sports Sharp shooters: TU wins (Home games in bold) Football (1-8, 0-6) Cox hits eight 3's to lead Trojans to 86-70 victory L, 21-0 Ohio Dominican Upcoming games: Saturday By Andrew Neel to give the Trojans a 17-14 ber of mental mistakes in at Seton Hill (PA) Sports Editor lead they held on to for the the game. The Trojans had remainder of the game. 12 turnovers and struggled Volleyball For the first eight minutes “Cox shot it well, and he with free-throw shooting. (31-11, 6-2) of Tuesday night’s basketball had several assists,” coach Andrews coach Robert W, 3-1 Huntington game, neither guard Daniel Paul Patterson said. “We’re Tyson said he was proud of W, 3-0 St. Francis Cox nor the Trojans’ offense looking for him to make his team’s defensive effort Upcoming games: were playing well. good choices and get better despite the fact the Cardinals Saturday That slump didn’t last long and better.” were undersized, particular- at Indiana Wesleyan 1 p.m. for either. The Trojans were also ly against the 6’9” Bohnhoff. MCC Championship Cox scored 34 points on led on offense by junior Jeff “[Taylor] had to work Men's Basketball eight of 14 shooting from 3- Bohnhoff, who scored 18 for every basket; our zone (3-0) point range and the Trojans points on nine of 12 shoot- helped against [Taylor’s] W, 72-65 Grace Bible shot 59 percent from the field ing from the field and added size, but [Cox] was able to W, 85-50 M.U. Hamilton to give Taylor (3-0) an 86-70 nine rebounds, and fresh- shoot the ball on us tonight,” W, 86-70 Andrews victory over Andrews (1-2) man Drew Kring, who had Tyson said. Upcoming games: in Taylor's home opener at 11 points and six assists. The Trojans will try to im- Friday-Saturday Don Odle Arena. Despite the team’s strong prove their cohesiveness in Trevecca Nazarene Cox's eight 3-pointers offensive performance, the the coming weeks, when the Women's Basketball were one shy of Taylor's all victory was bittersweet for team plays a stretch of seven (2-0) time-record for most 3-point Patterson, who was frustrat- consecutive road games. W, 89-64 St. Mary shots in one game. The re- ed with his team’s overall “Playing in enemy territo- W, 83-66 Spalding cord is nine 3's, which was defensive performance. ry produces a chance to bond Upcoming games: set in 1996. Taylor allowed Andrews, as a team. We need to get Saturday The Trojans were trailing especially Thorne, who led better leadership and experi- at Indiana Tech 12-11 with 12 minutes, 4 sec- the Cardinals in scoring with ence and we need our fresh- Nov. 14 onds remaining in the first 24 points, to score almost at man to grow up in a hurry,” at Cedarville half when Cox scored his will throughout the game. Patterson said. “It’s going to first points of the game on a “We don’t have a defensive be bloody in the [Mid-Cen- Cross Country 3-point shot. leader right now; we have tral] Conference this year if (Men's) Andrews' Sean Thorne hit some growing up to do,” we can’t play defense.” 6th of 12, Region VIII a lay-up to tie the game at 14 Patterson said. “We gave up Taylor's road trip begins (Women's) points apiece, but Cox, who wide open shots tonight; we this weekend when the Tro- Photo by Timmy Huynh 4th of 12, Region VIII also led Taylor with 10 re- going to have to find some jans play at the Trevecca Taylor sophomore Daniel Cox (right) rises for a 3-point basket Upcoming meets: during the Trojans 86-70 victory over Andrews on Tuesday. Cox bounds, responded immedi- heart and effort.” Nazarene Tournament locat- Saturday finished with 34 points on 8 of 14 3-point shooting. ately with another 3-pointer Taylor also made a num- ed in Tennessee. NCCAA at Cedarville York wins meet, qualifies for nationals Week ten picks By Anna Daniels surprise to York, who said it had been trying to close the team finished sixth at the It's the midway point of the NFL season, and we've learned a Staff writer was fun to run against great gap between themselves and meet. Freshman Michael few things in the first nine weeks of action: competition. “I knew [on Sat- York all season. Pabody placed sixth overall (1) Drew Brees is still a good quarterback Senior Lolly York is mak- urday] more than ever it was “We pushed each other,” with a time of 25:22 and will (2) Da Bears haven't fixed all their problems on offense, but they ing sure her cross county ca- God’s strength, especially in Knapp said. “We just laid it join York in Louisville, Ky. have the most dominating defense in the league reer at Taylor ends in style. the last mile,” York said. all out [and] left everything for the NAIA Nationals. (3) Reggie Bush isn't the second coming of Walter Payton, Barry York finished in first place York’s teammates also fin- on the course.” “[Pabody] had an excellent Sanders or Terrell Davis - at least not yet overall for her second con- ished strong, with the top Junior Vanessa Fereshetian race; [he] ran intelligently (4) Indianapolis is getting really, really good at closing out close secutive meet, helping the five finishing in under 20 and senior Kari Olson fin- [and] the second half of the games (now if only the Colts could learn to stop the run) Lady Trojans place fourth in minutes and all runners fin- race was outstanding,” coach (5) If Tiki Barber is retiring after this year, he's going out in style: the NAIA Region VIII Cham- ishing in under 22 minutes. "I knew [on Satur- Ted Bowers said. Barber currently leads the league with 830 rushing yards pionships held at Indiana Nine of the 13 Lady Trojans day] more than ever Sophomore Braxton Fritz (6) Larry Johnson is earning his fantasy ranking Wesleyan on Saturday. also ran a personal record. it was God's strength, finished in 27th with a time (7) Brett Favre is old, but we already knew that She won her second con- “It was the best overall especially in the last of 26:21. Fritz was a minute Andrew Neel’s picks: Trevor Kight’s picks: secutive regional champion- performance we have had all mile." over his normal time due to Last week: 7-7 Last week: 7-7 ship and secured a spot in year,” coach Cindy Callison -Lolly York- illness. The Trojans’ other top Season: 84-44 Season: 82-46 the NAIA National Champi- said. “[The team] has never runners included freshman NY Jets 20 @ New England 28 NY Jets 14 @ New England 35 onships on Nov. 18. run so well together.” ished 37th and 57th for TU Tom Robertson, who placed Wash. 23 @ Philadelphia 35 Wash. 17 @ Philadelphia 21 “I am honored to be able to Taylor’s other top runners with times of 20:04 and 20:37, 18th with a time of 26:01; Cleveland 17 @ Atlanta 42 Cleveland 10 @ Atlanta 38 compete in a meet with such included freshman Tabitha respectively. Fereshetian’s sophomore Chris Leman, Kansas City 33 @ Miami 17 Kansas City 27 @ Miami 24 great competition,” York Bogue, who placed 19th time was a personal record; who took 40th with a time Green Bay 14 @ Minnesota 23 Green Bay 10 @ Minnesota 13 said. “I am looking forward with a time of 19:28; junior she beat her fastest time at of 26:58; and junior Drew San Fran. 10 @ Detroit 21 San Fran. 14 @ Detroit 28 to [NAIA Nationals] and am Elise Knapp, who finished the course by 40 seconds. Smith, who finished with a Buffalo 10 @ Indianapolis 31 Buffalo 14 @ Indianapolis 42 thankful for another chance 24th with 19:36; freshman The team’s fourth place time of 27:24 for 48th place. Baltimore 24 @ Tennessee 13 Baltimore 31 @ Tennessee 20 to represent Taylor there.” Hilary Pederson, who took finish was three points short “The team was disap- Houston 21 @ Jacksonville 24 Houston 17 @ Jacksonville 33 York’s time of 17 minutes, 25th with 19:39; and fresh- of what they needed for the pointed to finish [sixth], but San Diego 45 @ Cincinnati 35 San Diego 23 @ Cincinnati 27 49 seconds set a new course man Alyssa Johnson, who NAIA Championships. we know we all ran as well Denver 27 @ Oakland 13 Denver 21 @ Oakland 7 record and set a new person- placed 27th with 19:43. “We were one team off,” as we could,” Pabody said. Dallas 23 @ Arizona 14 Dallas 30 @ Arizona 20 al record nine seconds faster According to Johnson, the Pederson said. “It’s pretty Taylor’s next meet is the St. Louis 30 @ Seattle 27 St. Louis 23 @ Seattle 21 than her time at last year’s top five runners finished disappointing; this is our last National Christian College New Orleans 21 @ Pitt. 20 New Orleans 34 @ Pitt. 17 regional meet. with close times because she, year with [York].” Championships in Cedar- Chicago 17 @ NY Giants 27 Chicago 34 @ NY Giants 31 The new records were a Bogue, Knapp and Pederson The men’s cross-country ville on Saturday. Tampa Bay 13 @ Carolina 30 Tampa Bay 14 @ Carolina 17 Lady Trojans defeat St. Francis, advance to MCC Tournament Championship game Frustration grows for Trojans Ohio-Dominican shuts out Taylor 21-0

By Amy Watkins regroup and limit Ohio Do- Taylor has been the victim last year, and we averaged 30 Contributor minican to only one more of multiple quarterback inju- points. Maybe we could look touchdown in the remainder ries this season. towards him as a resource to Saturday’s game against of the game. Even with starter Tren- better improve our offense.” Ohio Dominican was the last “I think we played really nen Kidder, who had missed With only one game re- home game for the Trojans' well,” Trojans’ sophomore time earlier this season due maining this year, the play- 13 seniors. defensive lineman Cameron to a shoulder injury, back in ers reflected on the season Rather than leaving on a Heasley said. “We [bent] but the lineup, Dunbar said that as a mixture of improvement high note, however, the se- we didn’t break.” the quarterback position was and disappointment. niors felt Taylor's 21-0 loss The Trojans' offense, how- key to many of the Trojans’ “We came into the year raised further questions ever, had a less than stirring offensive woes. with high expectations," Si- about the direction of the performance on Saturday. “The quarterback needs to mon said. "We had a new team’s offense. Taylor was able to gain look downfield and find the coach with new ideas. This Ohio Dominican (6-3, 4- only 77 yards and eight first open receiver,” Dunbar said. just wasn’t the year to break 2 Mid-States Football As- downs throughout the game. “Quarterback is the hardest through [to success], but we sociation) got off to a fast Trojans’ senior wide receiver position [to play] on the field. are improving." start against Taylor (1-7, 0-6 Randy Dunbar said he be- [The quarterbacks] have a Heasley remained optimis- MSFA). Panthers’ quarter- lieves that the passing game tough job, but they could be tic about Taylor’s future. back Cris Reisert threw a is where the offense needs to doing better.” “Now that we’ve had a 10-yard touchdown pass to improve most. Senior wide receiver Mike year with our new coach, it’s wide receiver Jared Stace. “Our draw plays and our Simon said that better utili- only a matter of time until Later in the first quarter, screens would work a lot zation of personnel would we get over whatever slump Ohio Dominican fullback better if we could establish help the Taylor offense. we’re in and really start do- Nathan Clark scored again deep passing,” Dunbar said. “The play calling really ing well,” Heasley said. Photo by Timmy Huynh Lady Trojans' senior Arlene Friesen (middle) goes to the net on a 1-yard run to give the “If we could do that, our de- needs to be handed over to Taylor will close out its against Huntington. The volleyball team defeated Huntington Panthers an early 14-0 lead. fense would be more confi- the offensive coordinator,” season on the road when the 3-1 on Tuesday and St. Francis 3-0 Thursday to advance to the Despite being down early, dent in what we’re doing [as Simon said. “He took it over Trojans plays Seton Hill in MCC Tournament Championship on Saturday at IWU at 1 p.m. Taylor’s defense was able to a team].” for the final two games of Pennsylvania this Saturday. Sports