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Valparaiso University's 2007-2010 Indiana Student Newspaper THE TORCH College Weekly of the Year PEACING' IT TOGETHER Dialogue promotes civic engagement, social responsibility Alicia Smock Torch Staff Writer
The ninth annual Peace and So cial Justice Symposium was held Friday and Saturday, November 12th and 13th in the Harre Union Ball room. The Symposium offered its long-standing tradition of exploring inner feelings and thoughts on peace and social justice. November 12th offered a panel presentation on "Law and Com munity" that took place from 1 to 3 p.m. Here, panelists, which included Valparaiso University School of Law faculty members, discussed how law works to help build and break down community. November 13th offered focus sessions that included a vari ety of topics related to peacemaking and social justice issues and a key note address on "Learning from our Enemies: The Peculiar Justice of the Peaceable Kingdom" presented by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove. The Peace and Social Justice Symposium started in September of 2001 as a response to 9/11. Dr. Del Gillispie, symposium co-chair and assistant professor of education, re flected on the tensions that arose Austin Hill / The Torch among the students around the cam pus after the terrorist attack. The Peace and Social Justice Symposium, held Nov. 12-13, featured numerous speakers that addressed issues from human trafficking to the war in Iraq. Focus "A group of diverse VU students sessions led by VU student groups also gave attendees an opportunity to discuss other issues in smaller breakout sessions. contacted Jane Bello-Brunson and I because of the tensions among groups of students on campus," Gil Justice Symposium. The sympo Peggy, who took trips to Palestine amazing thing about that coura does peacemaking relate to social lispie said. "We met with approxi sium committee plan is inclusive of after the incident of 9/11 and helped geous act was, the tank stopped. justice? mately 10 students, Pastor Cunning all groups including students, fac children and their families who were After the film, the symposium Sophomore Rachel Pollock ham and others on campus and the ulty, staff, churches and residents of suffering from the war in Iraq. There guests were given sheets of papers shared her thoughts on what social community. Thus, the first Peace and Northwest Indiana and beyond. was a moment in the film where Art, from SALT members that held ques justice means to her. "You can show Social Justice Symposium was held After the symposium guests had the husband, stood right in the way tions about the films that the groups people that even the smallest acts in the old Union, with approximate registered, Saturday's activities began of a large tank to save some Israelis of people were to discuss. Some can make a difference. It doesn't have ly 120 people in attendance." at 10 am with a short eight minute who were on the road in Palestine, questions included: What do you to be earth-shattering." Next year will mark the 10th an film titled "Old Radicals." The film spread his arms out wide, and began think social justice means? What niversary of the Peace and Social was about two grandparents, Art and to shout the Lord's name. The most does it mean to make peace? How See Symposium, page 5 VU commemorates American tradition
been bestowed upon the campus pared by the student volunteers. and it is always amazing to me "This group, the Church Vocation Community comes community. Don Quijote will provide potatoes, how well planned they are," Weber Symposium, meets weekly, and I The feast came into fruition and Stongbow's will be making its said. "People don't see how diffi was taken (aback) at how enthu together in honor after faculty came across mon "world famous gravy," according cult it is to pull of something like siastic they were. I hope that they ey left in a budget from an Eli to Weber. Enter the Chinese New have a fun time and recognize that of festive gathering Lilly foundation grant and put it tainment such Year." no matter what they have to get towards the planning of the as The Still Life, It's a generic holiday, Although done, they do it together." Rachael Battista holiday themed event affec Sweet Wine and Weber does not Brent Whitefield, assistant Torch News Editor tionately named "Thank God many more will but it is also about believe that it is professor of history, will present a It's Thanksgiving Dinner," or also make an ap giving thanks to God. possible to com brief narration of the formation of In the spirit of celebration, TGIFD. pearance at the pete with such this day of thanks, in hopes that the students participating in the "President Heckler has been event. Brent Whitefield preparations, the community will acquire new Church Vocation Symposium and very encouraging throughout For Weber, Assistant professor of he does hope information on the holiday that the ministry of the Chapel of the the planning," said David Weber, the occasion of history that the din revolves around the carving of Resurrection will come together director of programming for VU's fered an attempt ner will provide turkey and uniting of family and Nov. 18 to host residents from the Center for Church Vocations to match the in American stu friends. surrounding area to give thanks Symposium and a visiting tricate planning of the affairs pre dents with an opportunity to share "I am going to be providing a for the various heritages of the assistant professor of theology. sented by international students their custom of giving thanks with background look into the history student body and the ability to "We hope it embodies the univer on campus. not only the international com of Thanksgiving," said White- take part in an American tradi sity." "We've been watching admira munity but also with each other. field. "This will be helpful for the tion as well as the opportunity to Turkeys will be provided half bly of the planning of the interna "There are about 22 students reflect on the blessings which have price by Costco and will be pre tional students and their events, planning this event," Weber said. See Thanksgiving, page 5
Index A&E. 11 Campus News 3 Opinions 6 The Torch "We will strive increasingly to Announcements 2 Features 9 Sports .13 Onn CuaGuard for 95 Years quicken the public's sense of, civic duty." - The Athenian Oath Calendar 2 Flicker 6 V_„. 104 :: Issue 12 The Torch | Thursday, November 18, 2010 Campus News Campus Announcements We've got
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The annual Valparaiso University Christmas Concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 and 5 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Chapel of the Resurrection. VU's choral and instrumental groups will perform a number of familiar carols and other musical pieces that represent the holiday season. This year's theme, "A Carol Festival," will feature student musicians from a variety of en sembles across campus and will continue a more than 80-year tradition. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and page non-VU students and free for all VU students, faculty and staff. Tickets can be purchased by calling ext. 5162 or online at www.valpo.edu/vuca/.
New Brauer Exhibits Beginning Dec. 3, Valparaiso University's Brauer Museum of Art will feature "Recent Views of an Inner World: Paintings by Richard Loving" and "Boonville: Photographs by Timothy Briner." Both exhibits will be featured throughout the winter and are on display until Mar. 20. The upcoming exhibit will feature 21 paintings by Richard Loving, an abstract artist from Chicago. The Brauer's exhibition will allow patrons to view the development of Loving's style over the past five years, and will also feature some of his newer works that confront and incorporate the cycle of nature. Loving is known for having significant influence on contemporary Chicago artists, and for having successfully bridged the abstraction and imagism styles of painting during the past 40 years. His artwork has been featured at numerous galleries in the Chicagoland area and across the country, and is held in the collections of many museums and corporations. Timothy Briner's photography exhibit will also be featured at the Brauer. His series, "Boonville," is a collection of photo graphs that recounts Briner's journey across the United States to towns named Boonville. Briner visited six states over an eleven month period during 2007-2008. A graduate of Ches terton High School, Briner attempts to expose the common alities of the American struggle in each town while capturing themes of everyday life. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday during the academic year. Admission to the museum is free.
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Valparaiso University will host the annual Julefest concert 4 p.m. Dec.5 in the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts' University Theater. The pops concert will feature VU's Luce Concert Band as well as the Community/University Concert Band, both under the direction of Jeffrey Scott Doebler. Ad mission is free and the event is open to the public. Photo provided by Christopher Leitz
The Crusader tries to win over the crowd at a past men's basketball game, yet is unsuccessful in pleasing one young fan. Advent Vespers Thankfully, most fans were satisfied as the team surpassed the 100 point mark, claiming a 111-64 victory against Indiana University-Northwest. Currently the Crusader season is off to a 1-1 start, having already played two non-conference games. The Chapel of the Resurrection's annual Advent Vespers services will be held 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 10 p.m. Kantorei, un der the direction of Lorraine Brugh, and the Vocalis vocal WTTrBBBB"'' • mm E - m mmmi m m m chamber ensemble will perform. Assured seating cards, free mrrmmmmwEWMm HKSBBrBH'-BBB •• » mmi ft!.!** : ML, of charge, will be available. To receive an assured seating card, ft ft _fftft ftBrfes m "MM contact [email protected] or call ext. 5069. Be sure to •"•••rBr_M_r_i llirilrri: ftrftft-r ftftftf'ft""! specify which service, the number of cards and to where they i!rrw_»rr__rr "••rrewftf s SUM r H»I should be mailed. Assured seating cards guarantee seating ten j*®rB inn minutes before the service begins. •••ft . •an lirrir-BPiri ?** B • r* r* • • *" Speculated Sell Out •"••rBrBBr ••HBrBrBBrBrrBBBBrBB. „s_B_f "' ___.Ii""»r'B'—BBBB The Crusader men's basketball team will host the Purdue ^BrBrBrBBrrw-BrrBBBr Boilermakers at 8 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Valparaiso University B»BrftftrBB»rBr""BrsgBBrrirr r Athletics-Recreation Center in a match up that is speculated " E!_Ci •••rBPTBWJHf? to be a popular venue. Due to an extremely high demand for •ft 'Bft*~»*~M"~"rBBr~BB tickets to the game against Purdue University, students will be •* mm -M_r,: •• ^"= mm •••-• __w _»_•»*«. __. _» ___—_M* ^* ^™••* ••• ••SB'" ' HS~ encouraged to pick up their free tickets ahead of time before ! r the unclaimed tickets go on sale to the public. All students at ' BBTBBrB "B?"*rT"BBBB *Bri_ ~ rgBBrarBrBBBrrirm VU will be continue to be entitled to free tickets to all athletic BrrrBBBrBftBrBBrB events on campus. Tickets will be available at the ticket office _rBBB! TBrBBBrr^TBBB in the main lobby of the Athletics-Recreation Center from 10 ri"*iririri'"~'"iiiri iBrB-TBrBrBBBr; -••• a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. <• ftB^Bft~~rp-ftHrft •BrBrBrBBrrBBr BBTftB^rBftBB^' rBf**BB •"*BBr"'B" rir
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Hayden O'Shaughnessy/ The Torch The Torch corrects its mistakes. If you see something you believe is a factual error, contact Sophomore Marco Estrada poses for the camera while working for dining services In the cafeteria this past week. Estrada has been Editor in Chief Alex Smith at [email protected]. working for the university for the past year and continues his studies while maintaining his on-campus job. The Torch | Thursday, November 18, 2010 Campus News Senate considers fund distribution tee follows for granting money Finance Committee for food for events, gasoline for trips or guest speakers. Even fac determines budget tors such as whether the organiza tion submits their request on time allocations for on make a difference. Organizations are not left on campus groups their own, however, when it comes to planning a budget. The Finance Chris Likeness Committee will communicate with Torch Staff Writer organizations to help them deter mine what will be approved for In their weekly meeting Mon financing. day, Nov. 15th, the Student Senate "The finance committee offers created a budget by which many to meet with every organization student-run organizations rely so they can discuss their budget on to fund events and other ex and go over what can be approved penses that a club, organization or and what can't be approved," said program may have. Student Sen Student Senate president Daniel ate does this every semester, and Lewallen. "We're always willing to much of where the Senate's fund work with an organization to help ing is distributed is determined by them create their budgets. We try their Finance Committee. to make it as easy as possible for The Finance Committee of the them to fill out their budgets." senate deter Sometimes or mines the bud ganizations can getary grants and This budget is really have a reduced cuts for a variety small only because chance of getting of student groups money approved on campus, rang about half of the simply because of ing from nation recognized groups what the organi al-scale honor submitted budgets. zations represent. societies like Tau For example, a Beta Pi, the VU Matthew Kochevar specific student Storm Intercept interest group Team or even the Senior chair like the Karate YuGiOh Club. representative Club might have However, the Fi a harder time ob nance Committee has to be selec taining funding than an academic tive when it comes to where they club or honor society. distribute their monetary assets. Senior student senator and The senate cannot grant all of chair of the financial committee the money that the organizations Casey Davis said, "When (the Fi request. Several student organiza nance Committee) sees an organi tions received budget cuts for next zation that is recognized on cam semesters budget. Of the organiza pus, has well-attended events and tions that received cuts, $6,540 was does things for the community that received of the combined request are honorable, those organizations of $19,446. are more likely to be funded than "This budget is really small only organizations that request money because about half of the recog for meetings and things like that." nized groups submitted budgets," Oftentimes, being well estab said senior chair representative lished and credible was the most Matthew Kochevar. "I think the important factor in determining budget has been debated by the fi the budget. This means that many nance committee adequately." of the newer organizations, like the There are a variety of factors Criminology Club, have a harder that contribute to whether or not time getting funding. Austin Hill / The Torch the senate chooses to grant financ "I think (new organizations) Student Senate President Daniel Lewallen and vice president Brad Lubeck preside over the organization's weekly meeting. es, some of which fall into what have a slightly harder time because Valparaiso University's Student Senate has allocated funds for on campus student organizations, although several student the organization is requesting the we like to see organizations prove organizations were forced to take budget cuts. money for and some into the cred themselves before they take away ibility and history of the organiza student activity fees from an orga tion. nization who has already proven ganizations "When organizations formulate their budget. When or their next meeting after Thanks Organizations will receive itself," said Davis. decide to meet with the Finance ganizations use that opportunity to giving break, so the budget is still money for things that are required However, new clubs are not left Committee, they get a background meet with the Finance Committee, subject to change. for them to function and be active hopeless. Lewallen reiterated the of what the committee can and it really makes a big difference." on campus. There are also specific importance of meeting with the historically have paid for, and that The Student Senate decided to Contact Chris Likeness at torch@ guidelines the Finance Commit- Finance Committee for new or- gives them a better idea of how to postpone finalizing the budget for valpo.edu. Panel considers implications on economy
since the global financial crisis be at the University of Notre Dame. stantial effects on the economy as wards were enlightening," Devaraj Series discusses gan," she said. "We wanted to have "His focus was the labor market," a whole. "Housing is one of the said. "I think that conversation a conversation about where the Devaraj said. engines of the economy," White went well, and having such panels impact of global economy.has been since 2007." According Devaraj, these top said. promotes a better understanding The panel discussion featured ics are some of the most pressing White addressed these mis of economic issues." financial crisis three speakers, according to De matters in the conceptions as a But beyond understanding the varaj. The first was Helen Mirza, current economic way to direct the issues, the panel discussion em Paul Rubio representing the Federal Reserve crisis. "These top We wanted to have a discussion to re phasized the need for our com Torch Staff Writer Bank in Chicago. ics were chosen conversation about solving the cri munity to be informed on world "She talked about the small because they are sis on the right issues. "I think it says we are cog Valparaiso University contin business sector," Devaraj said, do key areas of the where the economy path. "I think nizant that we are part of a larger ues to contribute to the discussion ing so with resources drawn from economy," she has been since 2007 it's very impor community," Devaraj said. "The of the current state of the econo the Federal Reserve. said. "These are tant to exam better your understanding of the my by profiling certain issues like The second speaker was VU areas where our Nirupama Devaraj ine the causes economy, the greater is your un the housing crisis, small business law professor Alan White. "He panelists could Assistant professor of of the crisis to derstanding of politics, govern growth and unemployment. has been with us in all the pan also speak with not repeat the ment and the world at large." economics This is exactly what was dis els," Devaraj said. "He is an expert some degree of mistakes of the This understanding and sense cussed at a panel discussion held on the housing market." Devaraj expertise." past," he said. of connectedness is especially last week Wednesday at VU, spon further noted that White has writ White had much to offer on the "Market regulation will be better important for students. "To have sored by the Department of Eco ten extensively on the problems subject of the housing crisis, ad informed in the future if we un such panels is part and parcel of nomics and the Graduate School. with subprime mortgages and the dressing the origins of the crisis derstand the causes of the crisis." the liberal arts education." Devaraj Nirupama Devaraj, assistant housing market collapse and is and some of the misconceptions Understanding these economic said. "We cannot afford to be un professor of economics, said this currently studying housing fore about it. "Instead of being an ef issues was an essential part of this aware and disconnected from the panel discussion was one of a se closures. fect, mortgage foreclosures was a discussion. "I think as far as the pressing issues of our time." ries of such panels. "It's the third in The third speaker was Marty cause of the recession," he said. panel is concerned, the discussion Contact Paul Rubio at torch@ a series of conversations we've had Wolfson, a professor of economics And this crisis has had sub was good, and the questions after- valpo.edu. Campus News The Torch | Thursday, November 18, 2010 Reflections on life in Africa languages, English and French. About be very difficult to find a career in Students take part in 279 languages are spoken in Camer Uganda with a Law degree. Wolde oon, and every ethnic group in Africa agreed with his statement that, "What cultural discussions, is represented. There are also six state is keeping us from going home is the universities in Cameroon, at which it political situation in Africa." integrated dialogue costs only 100 dollars to enroll for a Panelists were asked how change year. could possibly occur in the African aids understanding Ariana Veiga Barbosa, business ad political system when those apt to ministration major and Program As bring about this change are pursu Teryn Gehred sistant for VU French ing an education in Torch Staff Writer House, described other countries. In Cape Verde, an island It is very good here response Tachi stat Valparaiso University's Focus on country spanning ten If you have the will ed that those who Africa event series presented a discus islands. The main return home risk sion panel with Valparaiso students languages are Portu here, you will losing everything. from Africa. The goal of this series guese and Creole, and definitely have the "Is it worth the risk? is to introduce students to all aspects the political system keys to success, Is it worth the ef of African culture. More than 75 stu is democratic. Also, fort?" He could not dents, professors, and members of the tourism is a vital in whereas at home, provide an answer Valparaiso community attended the dustry in Cape Verde. you may work hard to these questions, event. The last member, but be unable to but he did confirm Guests were welcomed with cook VU International that change will ies and a trivia game about African Student Association succeed. definitely take time. geography, language and pop-culture. president Zanele Ku Godwill Tachi When asked how The discussion panel included six tamo, introduced her cultural diversity Valparaiso graduate students repre home country, South Graduate student strengthens or hin senting six different African nations. Africa. South Africa ders his country, The discussion began as the pan has very rich culture that has made an Peterson replied that in Zimbabwe, el members introduced their home impact internationally. Vibrant dance, there are two main ethnic groups. Kayla Kutz / The Torch countries. Amelia Peterson, a third- literature and art from South Africa is They both have very similar tradi Valparaiso University students from Africa introduced VU students to year law student, introduced Zimba well renowned throughout the world. tions and cultures, and maintain very a variety of aspects of African culture Nov. 17. bwe as a beautiful country containing South Africa recently sponsored the peaceful relations. "We are a very bal the Victoria Falls. She also described 2010 FIFA World Cup, at which the anced community." the struggling political system, which vuvuzela, a monotone African horn, Wolde stated that while Ethiopia has been lead by Robert Mugabe since became very popular. has many cultural groups with dif 1980. "Even amidst that kind of adver After the panelists introduced ferent traditions, these groups main sity, a lot of people have risen above," their countries, audience members tain peaceful relations and form new Peterson commented. were encouraged to ask questions. blended cultures. Aman Wolde, first-year Informa The panelists were first asked what The final question addressed the tion Technology graduate student, they planned to do after graduation. panelists' impressions of being an Af described his home Peterson replied, rican in the United States. Wolde stat country, Ethiopia. "For a lot of Africans, ed that there were a lot of changes to Ethiopia has over For a lot of Africans, staying in school in adapt to. He humorously commented, 150 languages and is staying in school in the United States is "I don't think the food is nice here." predominately Chris a lot better than go He also stated that people are general tian. Also, coffee was the United States ing home, especially ly more outspoken in the U.S., which first discovered in is a lot better than right now. Change was a huge adjustment for him. Ethiopia and is a ma is still coming." She Tachi stated, "It is very good here. jor export. going home, plans to go home If you have the will here, you will defi First year law especially right now. within two years of nitely have the keys to success, where student Perusi Na- Amelia Peterson graduation to start as at home, you may work hard but be mulwa introduced her own practice as unable to succeed." Law student Uganda. Described a human rights law Kutamo closed the discussion by as the "Pearl of Af yer. encouraging students to go out and rica" by British Prime Minister Win Kutamo stated she would like to see the world. Before she left South ston Churchill, Uganda contains Lake return to South Africa to help young Africa, she felt as if the United States Victoria, the scenic source of the Nile. people suffering from HIV, but she was another world that did not exist. The government, however, has been would like to pursue her Master's and Yet, she feels that people can benefit plagued by corruption, and child Doctoral degrees in the United States so much from exposure to other cul soldiers in northern Uganda have re first. tures. She claimed, "You will learn so cently become a great concern. Namulwa commented that the U.S. much and appreciate what you have." Cameroon was introduced by legal system is the only thing keeping Godwill Tachi, a third-year graduate her from returning to her family in Contact Teryn Gehred at torch@ student. Cameroon has two official Uganda. She admitted that it would valpo.edu.
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Symposium, from page 1 grove, an author, associate minister at He went on to ask, why does this the historically black St. Johns Baptist way of life that's supposed to be the After group discussions, two fo Church in Durham, North Carolina good life for us entail us to love our cus sessions led by members of SALT, and director of the School for Con enemies? He made a point that clear LIVE (Latinos in Valparaiso for Ex version, presented the symposium's ly stated, "We need our enemies, for cellence), Alliance and LUX covered keynote address, "Learning from our our enemies are the only ones who issues surrounding human traffick Enemies: The Peculiar Justice of the can act to make a difference." Exam ing, immigration, interfaith relations, Peaceable Kingdom" at 1:30 p.m. ples include police officers and gov rape, victims of war and more. Both Wilson-Hartgrove gave a 45 min ernment officials. The people can't of these focus sessions took place at ute presentation on what he and his do anything, for they do not have 10:50 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. and were wife have done to help Iraq after 9/11 the power to do anything, but the also fifth hour CORE approved. by joining a Christian Peacemaker people do have voices, and, if they Every year, the symposium pro Team determined to tell Iraqis that speak loud enough and get through vides an opportu American Chris to those who have the power to do nity to hear from tians did not all something, good things will happen, noted speakers on We need our enemies, support the war. miracles will happen." peace and justice for our enemies are The presenta "Without your enemies, you can't issues from all tion also touched be saved," Wilson-Hartgrove said. the only ones who walks of life. Gil- up on believing "We must be saved together, other lispie noted what can act to make a in miracles and wise, when we get there (heaven), Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch the symposium difference. loving your en God will say to us, where are the oth Students and other attendees participate in a focus session during the annual committee looks emies. ers?" Peace and Justice Symposium. for in a speaker. Jonathan Wilson- "Whatever The ninth annual Peace and Social "We invited some Hartgrove miracles happen, Justice Symposium was sponsored one who will en I don't know ex by the Chapel of the Resurrection, The Peace and Social Justice Sym equality, equity and unity on campus gage our audience Keynote speaker actly how God Counseling Center, Cultural Arts posium received the Martin Luther and in our local and global commu on a wide spec decides when Committee, Department of Educa King, Jr. Award of 2010 and were rec nities," Gillispie said. "Our goal is to trum of topics, challenging them to miracles should happen or shouldn't, tion, Greek Life, VU School of Law, ognized at this year's celebration. educate, enlighten, engage and em think critically about issues facing us but whenever miracles happen, in Office of Multicultural Program Gillispie added the main purpose power participants to become active locally, globally and internationally," our story, those miracles point us to ming and Residential Life and was of the Peace and Social Justice Sym ly involved in improving human re Gillispie said. "We encourage conver wards the truth; about the way of life planned, organized, and provided by posium and the goal that they strive lations within their community and sation and dialogue beyond the sym that we are being called into," Wilson- the co-founders, Del Gillispie, assis to achieve each year. "The purpose to incorporate this commitment into posium; in the classroom, homes, Hartgrove said. "Truth and justice tant professor of education, and Jan of the Peace and Social Justice Sym their respective faith and vocation." churches, etc. And, then take action can't just rely on miracles, rather the Bello Brunson, director of multicul posium is to actively promote civic to make a difference." miracles we can see point us to our tural programs and James Wetzstein, engagement and social responsibility Contact Alicia Smock at torch@ This year, Jonathan Wilson-Hart- way of life." university pastor. toward strengthening peace, justice, valpo.edu.
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"It's quite clear, we don't have a Facebook page." - Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on the OPINION court's need to adapt to today's society LETTER TO THE EDITOR
There's room for religion in politics Roman Catholic, perhaps I should (i.e. shrimp). Onofrey claimed that no longer necessary because All worldly laws, regardless of their on this occasion vow to build a because the Bible damns shrimp- their purpose was fulfilled. This popularity or intent, are ultimately Rob Onofrey's latest op-ed chapel to some saint; but as I am eaters, the Bible and Christian passage demonstrates, at least for subject to a higher law. ("Religion and Politics Don't not, if I were to vow at all, it should beliefs are bunk. Apparently, a Christians, that Red Lobster is not That is what Onofrey's Mix") used inaccuracies and false be to build a lighthouse." Franklin's "thorough reading" instructs that the Portal to Hell. secular dream lacks. Viewing premises to show that secularism is hostility to Christianity might be Biblical theology centers not on Onofrey argued that freedom the Constitution as merely an a jealous god that abhors religious found elsewhere, but not in his Christ, but on a divine mandate from religion makes for sane instrument of men, without activism. opinion on lighthouses. against crustaceans. politics. His definition of sanity recognizing that it's subject to a First, Onofrey quotes Ben His second point attempted Onofrey's reading of the Bible is as suspicious as his definition of divine law, cannot guarantee justice Franklin to claim that America to demonstrate Christianity's was anything but thorough. Acts "thorough reading." One cannot for all anymore than Congress can was founded as a secular nation. frivolousness. His evidence 10:9-16, describing God's response dismiss Christian men and women revoke the law of gravity. Indeed, I've been unable to find a source included two Biblical passages found to Peter refusing to eat unclean who championed civil rights, what Onofrey proposes is nothing where Franklin said "lighthouses via a "thorough reading." Namely, animals: "Do not call anything like Martin Luther King, Jr. and more than belief in a modern are more useful than churches." Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy impure that God has made clean." Dorothy Day, Christians who fairytale. The closest thing Franklin said 14:9-10, both stating that God Christians believe that by Christ relied on a law more supreme than about lighthouses came upon his prohibited the Jews from eating the Jewish laws, including the the Constitution. Indeed, that's David Marusarz arrival in London in 1757: "Were I a seafood that lacked scales or fins ban on unclean animals, are one way to interpret Acts 10:9-16: Third-Year Law Student
"Was that guy serious? The constitution wasn't based on the Ten Commandments ... I doubt he can even count to ten." -November 16
"'It's only 9:48, we aren't late!' It's not like class starts at 9:45 or anything. Stuck up Valpo kids at their finest." -November 16
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Hi! I'm Flicker, the true voice "The cafe needs to start selling of Valparaiso University. cigarettes and condoms. Something bothering you? Send Even though they would be me an AOL Instant Message or outrageously overpriced." Skype at VUTorch. -November 17
I'll make sure it shows up on the "Is it okay to have ham on Opinion pages every week. And Thanksgiving, or does IMC don't worry, it's anonymous. require everyone to eat turkey?" -November 17 "IMC = Imperialist Military Committee." "Finally, break! I can't wait to -November 14 go home and do homework. Professors don't understand what "Mike Snifferpippets." the word 'break' actually means." -November 14 -November 17 MCT "Tuition - $28590; Room and "Can we get rid of the football Board - $5000+; Watching crappy team and use the money to buy VU football - Priceless." live chickens. We can cut their -November 14 heads off, let them loose on the football field. Absolutely no "Whose all for naming the difference." Crusader "Bender?" They look so -November 17 rr'6 KNOWN AS THE 0PAMA much alike!" STR/__5K THE IPBMS TO LET YOUR -November 15 Hey VU! Flicker is now on OPPONENT BEAT THE IM^HTS "Even Schubert has nothing good Twitter. Tweet the Torch @ COT OF YOU. to say about the football team. ValpoTorch and I'll make And he thinks that Sarah Palin is sure they get in print! just "a bit dim." -November 15
"Wait, we have a cross country team? Who cares about running?" -November 15
"The football team ... I'll let their performance speak for itself." -November 15
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exceptionalism a campaign theme. Some might wonder why a politician would make American Torch Opinion Writer exceptionalism a campaign issue. The reason is many Americans The phrase "America is the believe the policies and rhetoric greatest country in history" coming out of Washington are and the term "American killing the American Dream exceptionalism" are bandied and diminishing our status in around often and were used the world. We have a president often this past election cycle. who, when asked in 2008 on the Some Americans frown upon campaign trail whether he believes these descriptions, calling them in American exceptionalism, "nationalistic" or "simplistic" or said, "I believe in American "untrue." To them I say, show me exceptionalism, just as I suspect a country you would rather live that the Brits believe in British in. exceptionalism and the Greeks The United States' founding believe in Greek exceptionalism." documents established a country By saying this, Obama amounted that believes in the truths of the greatness of America to that "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of of other countries. Believing in Happiness." America is a land American exceptionalism means of personal liberty, religious America is the single greatest freedom, free speech and the list country and has no equal. goes on. While Then there the country has were the not always lived While nations may president's foreign up to its ideals, trips during his it has not been like us or like our first year in office afraid to address president, they no that were coined Rachelle Nover / The Torch inequalities. longer respect us. as the "apology America has tour." In France, also been a force President Obama for good in the said America Tests, assignments ruin student breaks world. It is difficult for me to "has shown arrogance and been believe Nazi Germany would dismissive, even derisive" toward at VU and fled to IU. As with any once, right? They remember how have been stopped if it were not Europe. At summit in Trinidad, he holiday weekend, I expected to not much pressure it is to take an exam for America's involvement in said, "(Americans) have at times drew have a care in the world and enjoy in the first place, much less an exam World War II. America did a been disengaged, and at times we NELSON my free time. after a holiday weekend. tremendous amount of good in its sought to dictate our terms." These Torch Opinion Writer I came back to school and had to So why must we constantly be fight to curb communism around apologies for America's alleged take a 20 point quiz (a tad egregious barraged with exam after exam the globe. Americans annually ills were supposed to improve our As anyone could know by just for a quiz) and a 100 point exam. after a holiday weekend or extended donate $300 billion to charities, image in the world and prove our stepping on campus and seeing the Can anyone expect to do less than break? Last year, I had to take an including those that help the greatness. Foreign nations may lovely new color of the flowerpots stellar on such demands after a exam the Tuesday after spring needy around the world. After have thought President George outside the library and union, holiday weekend? My assumption break. I don't think an exam could every significant natural disaster W. Bush was a ninnyhammer Valparaiso University is unique in a is no. Thanks to that lovely be placed on a worse date. Spring at home or abroad, Americans and looked unfavorably upon lot of ways. However, inconvenience, break is two weeks long. That's two always reach into their pockets to America, but they knew Bush was what I love to tell I was plagued whole weeks in which we will forget help. going to stand for America and prospectivestudents Professors need with studying every single ounce of information is that VU is unique we have previously learned. No country offers the economic act to protect us. They respected to take our needs that Saturday opportunity that America does. him and America. for the fact that we afternoon instead But when it comes down to There is opportunity to rise (and World opinion of America have exceptional into consideration of embracing brass tacks here, it's all about the fall) on the economic ladder. has changed. While nations may extended breaks. more often. in the freedom knowledge we gain. I'm so glad to Your birth does not establish your like us or like our president, they We get a lovely fall from the confines say that on my spring break in Cabo, job or economic status. Senator- no longer respect us. How have break in October, that is Valparaiso I had the opportunity to open up a elect Marco Rubio from Florida the apologies worked out for followed shortly by a week for University. textbook on the beach and learn said it well, "America is the single us? President Obama recently Thanksgiving break. And if that I know professors love the about riboflavin. wasn't enough, we are offered a greatest nation on earth, a place left the G20 summit in South excuse that these exams were I was truly blessed to gain more without equal in the history of all Korea without a trade deal and two-week spring break for the sheer planned ahead of time and that if knowledge about critical regions mankind. A place built on free no agreement on tough language reason to cater to those students we had strayed from the syllabus, and infective endocartitis over enterprise, where the employee against China's currency in majors that are less flexible with the entire class would implode Halloween weekend. And when I'm can become the employer. Where manipulation. studying abroad. as we know it. Professors need to a professor, I surely will continue small businesses are started I think Sarah Palin summed The question ends up being, why take our needs into consideration this great tradition of making a every day in a spare bedroom it up well in a recent speech, "We as students are we constantly plagued more often. Don't they want to student's holiday weekend and and where someone like me, the are (an) exceptional nation, and with exams and assignments due enjoy a Halloween weekend with spring break as terrible as it could son of a bartender and a maid, that is nothing to apologize for." shortly after a four-day weekend? their families? Oh wait, they can. possibly be. can become a United States The views expressed are those Although not a "special" break, most They can enjoy a lovely Halloween The views expressed are those of Senator." Rubio, throughout his of the writer and not necessarily recently was Halloween weekend. without having the ridiculous the writer and not necessarily those campaign for the Florida senate those of The Torch. Contact Joseph Being an intelligent VU student, I amount of pressure of an impeding of The Torch. Contact Drew Nelson seat, made restoring American Finke at [email protected]. evaded the "killer" Halloween scene exam and quiz. They were in college at [email protected]. Honor Code a privilege to have as students at VU exist at every school, and here's how professors show that they trust is not an enforceable requirement measures. In the end, the future what happens when people take us to do the ethical thing. If a person to mean what you write down. In employer looking at a transcript sam advantage of the system. Business signs the Honor Code falsely, then fact, parts of the honor code that is only going to see "As," "B's" and CORNWELL Professor Richard Quinn of the they are rightfully taken up with this dishonest person could sign "C's," not "cut me some slack, I Torch Opinion Writer University of Florida was shocked the Council, which deals with this are true. But what would happen if tried, but Professor So-and-So has In an ideal world, we do not have to find that of his 600 students important issue. they wrote down exactly what they a grading scale that's so steep I need cheaters, dishonest people or liars. taking a final exam, 200 were caught If students could not prove that did? a grappling hook." We have students who try their cheating. About they were honest on For example, a student would The university makes us sign the hardest and professors who give fair three-quarters homework, projects write, "I didn't cheat with anybody Honor Code because they want us assignments and grade them fairly. confessed to the One of the best and tests, then the on this test, but I did cheat by all to be honest. In a perfect world, However, we do not live in an ideal deed after national things about VU professors could bringing notes to the exam. I'm we will not cheat and our professors world, and Valparaiso University news caught wind have the ability to sorry." will be fair. Our grades will be has implemented a system to deal of the scandal. is that we have fail us whenever Then the professor would know based on performance, attendance with it: The Honor Code. Some students were an Honor Code. they felt like we that there was cheating, and then and willingness to learn. I do not think students realize amazed, yet equally were cheating. For there would be instant failure. So A "C" on a transcript is not how important ethics in school ashamed, that these example, if we wrote why would the student cheat in the always desirable, but I could say to really are. At VU, we have a students would do such a thing. Yet a paper too well, then the professor first place? With the Honor Code, my future employer, "I tried. Also, fundamental system that does not one student, who was not among could think we plagiarized it and where there is no option for signing I didn't cheat. I signed the Honor mean to curb cheating, but rather the cheaters, spoke out, "Well, prevent us from graduating with something that said, "This is too Code and meant it." is a chance to be honest in regards everybody's doing it. Everybody straight-As. The Honor Code puts hard -1 had to cheat," the professor That future employer might look to work that students do. With cheats." professors and students at a mutual must decide if the student actually at me funny, but at least I'm not the Honor Code, students gain This is news to me. I knew that a level of trust, which is certainly cheated or just got lucky. going into the world as a cheater the ethical standards for the real few people cheated, and a few that nonexistent at the University of Still, the student wants to pass and a liar. That's the last thing this world, which VU tries to instill in have cut corners, but not everybody. Florida. in order to graduate. If the test or world needs. us. It's not a foolproof system, but Didn't these Floridians have any Of course, there is a loophole. assignment is too hard, a student The views expressed are those of it's a philosophy that I will certainly sort of ethics to guide them? The flaw is that a dishonest person (even after gratuitous amounts the writer and not necessarily those appreciate upon graduation. One of the best things about VU could sign the code, only doing of preparation) may find himself of The Torch. Contact Sam Cornwell The Honor Code doesn't is that we have an Honor Code. It's so because it is a requirement. It desperate enough to take certain at [email protected]. 8 [classifieds] The Torch | Thursday, November 18, 2010
Meteorologist vember 14th through the 20th. snow accumulated at two inches Forecast: To Place a Classified Meadows A "panhandle hooker" is a low per hour or more in some areas. Thursday: Partly cloudy Ad pressure system that originates in With this being the first snowstorm High: 43 the south or southwestern United of the season, many meteorologists Low: 28 States during the spring and fall are preparing to warn their county Classified ads are lisa seasons. The cyclone producing warning areas of dangerous winter Friday: Sunny and breezy available MEADOWS this winter storm originated in weather events in the near future High: 50 free of charge to Torch Meteorologist Missouri on the 12th of Novem and provide them with the neces Low: 30 current ber and made its greatest impact sary precautions to stay safe over VU students. First Winter Storm of the in Minnesota on the thirteenth. the season. Saturday: Mostly sunny Season Spins Across Upper U.S. Six to twelve inches of snow were Winter weather prepared High: 48 Minnesota experienced a typi dropped during the event span ness week will result the National Low: 33 cal Midwest weather pattern shift ning from eastern Iowa to south Weather service releasing public All non-student last week with a record high tem ern Minnesota. The combination service announcements advising Sunday: Breezy with a chance classified perature in the Twin Cities fol of the timing of the mid latitude people how to properly prepare for of rain ads must be pre-paid by lowed by the first winter storm of cyclone and the cold temperatures the upcoming winter season. The High: 54 cash, check, Visa, the season. A classic "Panhandle in the area provided all the neces National Weather Service website, Low: 40 MasterCard or Hooker" storm system dropped up sary ingredients to create the first weather.gov, provides many tips Discover. to 12 inches of snow in the area, winter snow event. for winter including a list of web Monday: Mostly cloudy and a while lightning was actually visible One uncommon weather phe sites for storm shelters in the area. chance of rain in part of the area as well. Though nomena was thundersnow ob Among other tips, they explain the High: 57 we didn't receive any snow specifi served in the area. The atmo need for storing food and water in Low: 39 E-mail torch@valpo. cally from this system, Indiana and sphere was so unstable during the the event of a strong winter storm, edu, Illinois government officials are event, that it produced lightning differentiate between winter warn Tuesday: Chance of rain call (219) 464-5426 getting ready for the usual hectic and consequently thunder. Cloud- ings and advisories, and also list High: 50 or fax (219) 464-6728. winter season we see in the region. to-ground lightning was detected car safety suggestions. These win Low: 34 Winter weather tips are being an in the Twin City Metropolitan area ter weather tips might just come in The views expressed are those of To Place a Display Ad nounced by the National Weather along with the heavy precipita handy this winter season, as a late the writer and not necessarily those Service in association with Winter tion rates which allowed for rapid but wet winter is expected for our of The Torch. Contact Lisa Mead Weather Preparedness Week No accumulation in an area. In fact, area. ows at [email protected]. Car for sale: 1996 tan Honda Accord, Decent condition, 140,000 miles. Well kept. $1750 non-negotiable. Call Tina, 219-548-1434.
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Distributed by Tribun* Madta S*rvrc«a, Inc. treaty 12 Upstanding SpY<4 "There is no love sincerer than the love of food." features -George Bernard Shaw Students wow world class executives VU winners beat competition from hundreds of universities Zach Nelson Torch Staff Writer SAP may be the world's largest producer of business software, but thanks to the marketing campaign of five Valparaiso University stu dents, it is now one idea richer. Last weekend, a team of VU stu dents returned from a four-day trip to Newton Square, Penn., the North American Headquarters of the Ger man-based maker of financial auto mation software. Hundreds of fifteen-page pro posals were sent to SAP for evalu ation in the first round of the firm's "Marketing Innovators 2010 Com petition" in which students from universities across the country were asked to submit ideas for market Photo Provided ing the firm's software to consumers Members of the VU team, who took first place in the SAP "Marketing Innovators 2010 Competition," pose with SAP executives at their North American Headquarters worldwide. in Newton Square, Penn. Valparaiso University's team was one of only five chosen to advance to the final round, where they com tion that large," said VU lecturer Katie Davis, a public relations ma already, but they really don't market presentations, but this was a chance peted against other students from in management, John Ward, who jor from Omaha, Neb.; junior Phil it," said DeLaMothe. to apply everything that Valpo had George Washington University, coached the students' presentations DeLaMothe, an accounting major The five winning VU students prepared us for," said Bladdick. "We Drexel University and the Univer and accompanied them to Philadel from Westchester, NY. and senior were each awarded $3,000 scholar are learning really valuable things, sity of Pennsylvania. phia. "It looked and sounded like Jake Schur, a marketing major from ships for their campaign, but they and it really paid off" "These were all top-tier univer they were SAP employees. There Sterling, Mass. also returned The team's suc sities," said senior Jake Schur, one of was no difference that they were The firm could potentially uti with a wealth of cess was also an the five VU students students." lize all or parts of the marketing experience. We are learning important one for who took part in the The VU fi campaign in the future. "It's the out-of- really valuable Valparaiso Uni competition. "When When we saw the nalist team had "A lot of businesses are now run class experiences versity as a whole, things, and it really we saw the list of list of who else one week to ning mobile. Business executives are that really matter," according to Pro who else would be prepare a pro no longer waiting to get in their of said Schur. "You paid off. fessor Ward. competing, our jaws would be competing, posal consisting fice to do their work," said Bladdick. read about cor "They repre dropped." our jaws dropped. of an executive "They are on their smart phones in porations and big Gabby Bladdick sented the univer companies, but to sity at the high After present summary, a fo the airport, at a charity event or Senior ing their marketing Jake Schur cus campaign, on the golf course. We made our be able to go in est level in every side and interact campaign, based Senior communication campaign focused around mobility aspect you could on the concept of vehicles, aware and how we could tell executives of with executives was a great experi imagine," Ward said. "How they mobility, to an im ness tactics, a companies that SAP would make ence. We're all looking for jobs, and acted and how they interacted with pressed array of world-class execu timeline and implementation of a their business look better if they I'm a lot more comfortable walking the executives was impressive. I was tives, including SAP's North Amer $250,000 budget. went mobile." into big office buildings after that able to see the other schools present, ican Vice President of Marketing, The team consisted of senior Re Such technology, according to experience." and I felt very good about what was the team walked away with the first- becca Barnes, a public and corpo DeLaMothe, is already in existence. For others, the success brought accomplished there for Valparaiso place trophy. rate communications and art double However, his team's campaign pro affirmation of VU's high quality of University." "The professionalism that they major from Lakeville, Minn.; senior vided SAP with a freshened mar education. presented in that room is on par Gabby Bladdick, a public relations keting strategy. "In class, we're taught how to Contact Zach Nelson at torch@ with what you'd see in a corpora- major from St. Louis, Mo.; senior "They have the mobile capability work in groups and how to give valpo.edu. International Education Week commences Student Association has annu praises and benefits of IEW Alfer each year," Kutamo said. in order to mingle and learn about Created in 1990s, ally put on International Education daws stated, "It helps because stu This year, VISA decided to make different games popular in different Week at VU. International Educa dents will not only see us around the different events of the week cultures. annual celebration tion Week was established under campus, but it gives them the op "nation-themed," meaning that the Wednesday's events centered President Clinton in the 1990s, and portunity to learn about us and our events and food on each day repre around Africa and involved another is sponsored by either VISA or the International customs." sents the many dif lunch consisting of African cuisine, Office has sponsored events for this He also added ferent nations and dancing lessons and a fifth hour VISA week almost every year since then. that the events It helps because cultures. Core-approved "African education Holly Singh, director of Inter were not limited VISA offered panel." Thursday will consist of national Students and Scholars, to Valparaiso stu students will not many cultural North American themed food, cul Sara Coulter added that IEW here at VU this dents, but rather only see us around events designed to minating in a Thanksgiving dinner. Torch Staff Writer year is "probably the biggest" yet, "everybody is campus, but it bring students to International Education Week will with "things planned for the whole welcome, on and gether for fun and close with Friday's Asian-themed The 2010 VISA sponsored Inter week." off campus." Ku gives them the education. events, including an Indian lun national Education Week (IEW) at Singh described how events tamo summed opportunity to learn On Monday, the cheon during chapel break and an Valparaiso University brought the such as celebrating IEW benefit the the events of the theme was "Eu international "happy hour." university community together for Valparaiso community, saying, "As week up, saying about us and our rope," and students The Gandhi-King Center for culturally enriching activities, di our international student popula it gives students customs. gathered during Diversity & Global Engagement, verse and delicious food and many tion grows, events like IEW will and members of chapel break to where many of the events of IEW opportunities to learn about and highlight and then bridge gaps be the Valparaiso Abood Alferdaws socialize and eat a take place, was decorated for the experience different cultures. tween various cultures." He contin community the Vice-President, VISA noodle luncheon. week with the flags of different Taking place the week before ued, "We hope that events like IEW chance to "eat, The events of countries and with balloons and Thanksgiving break, the IEW con start a conversation and then help taste, see, hear, Tuesday, or the brightly colored fabrics. In addition sisted of numerous ethnic lun students to appreciate the diversity laugh and be happy together within Latin American day, consisted of a to the events of IEW and to further cheons during chapel break and in the world." one place." "fiesta lunch" of taquitos, chips and the celebration of the week, VISA many other activities throughout Senior president Zanele Kutamo Kutamo described Valparaiso's juice and a "world games night" was also selling handmade goods the week. and senior vice-president Abood participation in IEW. "It has been in which students brought differ The Valparaiso International Alferdaws both echoed Singh's going on for years, and it changes ent games to the Union Ballroom See Education, page 10 10 Features The Torch | Thursday, November 18, 2010 Show 'knocks the socks* off audience Christ College freshmen give new meaning to money 'laundering' lezlev J-EJUUNMLM Torch Staff Writer Under hushed tones and the soft tidal waves of the washing machine, I traveled to the world of Socktown. The Christ College freshman class of 2010 presented "Spin Cycle," its 38th annual freshmen production. This rather whimsical and witty tale follows the misadventures of a young Valparaiso College fresh man, Melanie (freshman Michaela McCarthy) as she is captured into a world dominated by socks. It began with a simple laundry lesson and the dramatic cyclone washes of the "spin cycle" and ended in love and friendship. Secrets and lies unraveled in this wonderful performance from be ginning to end. As Melanie is trans ported into Socktown, a world that profits off others' socks, she makes a new friend. Jimmy, a tumbler, was held hostage in this strange town after his sock had been lost Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch in the spin cycle and mysteriously (From left to right) freshmen David Sula, Michael Mead, Patrick "PJ" Gerlach and Aaron Wegner perform a song during the annual Christ College freshman production entitled "Spin Cycle." disappeared. Since that moment, he too has been on a search for his sock and his ticket back home. The Frannie. Melanie and Jimmy finally written form and then into a per citizens and the backstage and prop dents. goons Knuckles,Vince, Donny and have nothing holding them back formance not only demonstrates crew. The CC production brings Vito and mafia man Frankie are be from going home except each other. the versatility of this university but Another integral component of many things to be appreciated to hind the case of the missing socks, As they lovingly choose to meet also the diligence and talent among CC's "Spin Cycle" was freshman this campus. It creates leadership, and they will stop at nothing to at back in the real world, Melanie is our Christ College students. Samantha Cassell, who played a teamwork, charisma and a display tain the socks of everyone in town thrown back into Hole, who acted citizen and clothes dryer. She com of hard work and commitment to but only for a huge lump sum. the "spin cycle" as Janice, com mented on her involvement in the campus - something we all need to As Melanie and Jimmy travel and finds herself It was frightening mented on her play, saying, "The CC production be reminded of once in a while. into an abyss of danger and fate, exactly where and exhilarating, experience in this was wonderful. The best part was Polina Kogay, a senior electrical they encounter several townspeo she is supposed production stating, all the washers and dryers franti engineering student, said, "The CC ple, including one special woman, to be, in Val and it has helped "The CC freshman cally stripping in the hallway try production was beyond amazing... Janice (freshman Victoria Hole). paraiso, Ind. me grow as a team production was a ing to make costume change. This It was a great experience on my part, Janice, a strong and dignified young This show project I will never definitely helped met get to know and I'm glad that I had a chance to woman, brings the people together reflects highly player and person. forget. It took over my entire CC class, and collaborate be a part of it - even if it was just to stand up to the villain Frankie on the students my life for the last with people who I would not have for two hours." Many of those who once and for all. Jimmy ultimately and professors Victoria Hole few weeks, with gotten the chance to know before. have had an opportunity to witness finds Melanie's sock and ponders whom have as Freshman constant rehearsal And the stress management will this play can attest to this statement. over giving it to her, as he has fallen signed several and tons of time definitely be useful in future aca The play was a great one, and it is deeply in love with her. The climax hours and boundless effort to the commitment, but it has been the demics." only the beginning for the wonder of the play centers around this deci success of this production. Over most amazing experience. It was It is evident, as noted by several ful things that this year's freshman sion and his final choice to let Mela lying themes of self-identity, love frightening and exhilarating, and it CC members, that this play has class will bring to this university nie go back to Valparaiso. and camaraderie exhibit some main has helped me grow as a team play changed the manner in which they and beyond. In the end, the power is over struggles that we, as college stu er and person." interact with others and has in so thrown and Frankie is left friend dents, confront every day. Its abil Other key members in this per many ways enabled them to grow Contact Lezley Diaz at torch@ less, jobless and without his wife ity to integrate these themes into a formance were washers, dryers, as better people and as better stu valpo.edu. Education, from page 9 TECH TALK WITH JEFF from a market in India, consist ing of beautiful, color-adorned Facebook considers personal email services but security of service in question pens, notebooks, purses, scarves and key chains. I hope that iTunes streaming is unusual for Apple. about an old message from a friend. The funds from selling the still in the future. I felt like with the In addition, the TV spots that So far, so good. items went to support the orga jeff amount of hype Apple generated for Apple produced for the announce But hold on, Facebook noted nizations. _____GJL this announcement, a big plan was ments seem like that this new take Torch Staff Writer VISA is a prevalent organiza about to be unfurled. one guy did them on email will help tion on Valparaiso's campus, or Apple promised that the world Apple did announce that the en in three hours for Facebook you sort messages ganizing many unique and cul would change on Tuesday. Unfortu tire Beatles collection is now avail $50. You will see is not the most from your friend turally-stimulating events. Singh nately, it did not. When I heard that able on iTunes. what I mean if from bank state described what VISA does, say Apple was making an announce Even as a Beatles fan, this did you watch them. secure service. ments or junk. ing, "VISA sponsors all different ment related to iTunes, I started not come as a huge shock to me. Yikes. There is no way However, Face- kinds of internationally-related preparing ideas about iTunes The late Michael Jackson owned the Not so low on book is not the events. From small international streaming. rights to their catalogue; it was just the fail-meter was that I'm sending my most secure ser cultural nights in the multipur Why did I think that? a matter of time before Apple was Facebook's an bank statement to vice. There is no pose room in the Gandhi-King Well, there were a few clues that able to pay their way into rights to nouncement of Facebook's email way that I'm send Center, usually every other Fri hinted I could be sell their songs. their new email ing my bank state day, to the annual World Ban right. Within the However, service. Although service. ment to Facebook's quet every February, VISA is last week there Why would Apple if you're a real it is not open to email service. the main voice of international was an update to Beatles fan, you the public yet, Fa Until Facebook students on-campus, who can't iTunes, the popular suddenly need can easily go out cebook will give you an @facebook. convinces me that it is safe to use wait to show case their heritage." streaming service tons of servers? To and get a record com address that anyone can send their service, there is just no need Singh mentioned several of the Lala was bought stream music and of theirs. email to. for me to use their new email ser events VISA sponsors along out by Apple, they Apple missed The magic starts to happen when vice. with help from the international have just opened a video, of course. a huge oppor Facebook figures out who an email Maybe my opinion on this topic office, such as the International gigantic data cen tunity with this is from and puts the message in a would be more positive if I were Food Bazaar, trips to Chicago ter in North Caro announcement. I spot that ranks your friends higher able to try it for myself. and national parks, ski trips and lina and they seem to be doubling will agree that it is great to see the than anyone else. several others. the size of that data center already. Beatles collection in the iTunes li A traditional inbox gives prior The views expressed are those of Why would Apple suddenly brary, but some of Apple's latest ity to messages sent most recently, the writer and not necessarily those Contact Sara Coulter at need tons of servers? To stream mu announcements have failed to give but often you do not care about a of The Torch. Contact Jeff Lange at [email protected]. sic and video, of course. me that "wow" impression. This is new message that is junk, you care [email protected]. The Torch | Thursday, November 18, 2010 11 "Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water-bath is to a&e the body." - Oliver Wendell Holmes HOUSE OF JAVA JAMS solely made from words beginning Fraternity hosts with the letter "P." Senior Zach Johnson received VuVox, other local an "aww" from everyone in the basement of Phi Mu Alpha when musical groups at he played guitar and proclaimed "You've Got a Friend in Me," which latest coffeehouse reminded the many in the audience of the childhood movie "Toy Story." Cassie Cox A few of his other songs included Torch Staff Writer "Life by the Drop" and "Prosperity Blues." Senior Aaron Fedor joined On Friday night, the Phi Mu Al Johnson to take the coffee house pha fraternity house was crowded on a journey to the future, covering with students drinking coffee in The Flight of the Concords' number stead of alcohol and listening to regarding the year 2000 where ro peaceful music instead of dance bots have killed all the humans. The music. students found it very amusing, but Their second had to refrain from coffee house on laughing to heart Nov. 12 included Do you guys enjoy all the funny lines. Senior Matt Phi Mu Alpha alliteration? brothers, their Maske and sopho friends, bands on more Maddie campus and Val David Walters Glassford did a duet from "Once" paraiso's own Vu Freshman, Phi Mu Alpha Vox. with senior Mark Hayden O'Shaughnessey / The Torch coffee house performer Johanson as their Freshman Michael Mead performs as part of the men's acapella group VuVox at the Phi Mu Alpha Coffee House. The group A majority of announced the date of their next general concert at the event - Dec. 10. the performers keyboardist. Jo sang a few cover songs and a few hanson later brought back a song he performed at the first coffee house originals. Freshman David Walters at their stringed instruments, low earlier in the year. The song, "Rain sang Seabird's "Don't You Know whispers of "Wow, they're so good" bow" had unique lyrics, blaming a You're Beautiful" while playing gui could be heard throughout the rainbow for leading him to a bad tar. He traded the guitar for a key room. The band told a story about part of town. board to play a song by The Afters. elderly people walking out on their "You can check me out on Face- Willoughby Sprig set a calming performance in a restaurant back book if you want. Do you guys en atmosphere to the evening with a home. Judging by their reactions, joy alliteration?" Walters said before faux-campfire and a mandolin. As the audience didn't seem to agree singing an original song with verses they began rapidly plucking away with the walkouts. - VuVox ended'the evening on a good note. Ten men of VuVox, VU's male a cappella group, took classic songs and gave them a twist. Nearly every piece's first note was a high- pitched cheer from all the listeners giving their approval of their choice in songs. The audience clapped along from the moment VuVox opened with "The Remedy" with junior Justin Thompson-Gee beat-boxing. The men transformed "My Girl" into an increasingly upbeat version, with each section layering various beats and notes to the song. The night wrapped up with The Lion King's "The Circle of Life." VuVox announced that they will perform Dec. 10 in the Harre Union for those who enjoyed their perfor mance at the coffee house or did not get a chance to see them. Hayden O'Shaughnessey / The Torch Contact Cassie Cox at torch@ Hayden O'Shaughnessey / The Torch Students gathered at the Phi Mu Alpha fraternity house to enjoy the music. valpo.edu. Jeremy Caywood serenades the coffee house crowd. Students submit feelings, photos Seven students submitted their times, we forget how to think, seems to understand and share. "It's to be an art major to be a photog UPC photo contest photography to the contest using imagine (and) dream as adults since amazing how pictures can mean so rapher. topics that ranged from a grandpar we have too much reality going on many things to different people," Contestant and freshman chem inspired by artistic ent's backyard to Spain and even in our head," said Liu. said Ward.^. istry major Ben Averill explained Tanzania, each evoking an emotion Second place went to senior Tim Staub, senior engineering that he did not have much experi exhibit "Emotions" specific to its viewer. "I (am) pleased finance and interna major, won ence with photography. "I'm just a with how many photographs were tional business major, third place guy who runs around with a camera Amelia Boggess submitted," Mattson said. Austin Hook, whose It's amazing how with his taking pictures," he said. Torch Staff Writer Tuesday evening in the Harre photo "Unchartered pictures can mean so photograph Aimee Tomasek, the assistant Union, some of the seven photo Waters" won him a $50 "Journey." It director of art photography, and Using professional photographer contestants and their friends met to Best Buy gift card. many things to featured the senior art student Ashley Roll acted Molly Ward's exhibit "Emotions" discuss their pieces and hear the an "The emotion that different people. vast land as judges for the Molly Ward exhibit to ignite imaginations, UPC asked nouncement of the winners. I felt in my piece was scape of the competition. students to submit photographs for IMC student photographer Wil a sense of tranquility," Molly Ward Ngorongoro The judging was broken down a contest. liam Liu's photograph "Fantasy," said Hook. His black Crater in into four categories; each photo New Orleans professional The Ward exhibit, coupled with featuring the Hogwarts school and white photograph Tanzania graph was judged on its likeability, the contest, was an attempt to replica in Disney World, won first featured a boat dock in photographer during an composition, how well the emotion "have the students inspired by her place. Liu's prize was a $100 Mi Spain. trip with En was portrayed and the technique of work," said Laura Mattson, fresh chael's gift card. "But the point of photography gineers Without Borders. the photographer. man chemistry major and cultural His goal was to inspire the is to evoke several emotions out of For Hook and Staub, as well as arts executive, the brains behind the emotion of hope for achievement different people," Hook added. many of the other contestants, this Contact Amelia Boggess at torch@ operation. through belief in fantasy. "Often This is a sentiment that Ward contest showed that you don't have valpo.edu. 12 Arts and Entertainment The Torch | Thursday, November 18, 2010 IAN RECOMMENDS A new kind of walk Comedic, heartwarming characters in New album marks unmissable, classic Thanksgiving film literally the entire picture on them more production, alone. Yet, we don't get bored or Ian annoyed; instead, we almost wish new exhilaration ROSEEN they would never make it home so Torch Staff Writer we can go on laughing and bonding for Matt and Kim Every year around this time, with these characters forever. my family does its best to burn The views expressed are those of its way through a whole queue the writer and not necessarily those of holiday-themed movies. We of The Torch. Contact Ian Roseen at do not always get to watch ev [email protected]. HENNESSEY Torch Staff Writer ery single one (it has been years since I've seen "It's a Wonderful Everyone says to not judge a Life" all the way through), but What Do You book by its cover. Based on past due to the handy advent of the albums from Matt and Kim, that is Thanksgiving season, there is Recommend? exactly what has happened - even one that we never skip, and that though the album cover art may is "Planes, Trains and Automo look similar to the previous album, biles." It is the best John Hughes What is your favorite the content inside is very different. movie of the 80s, despite not be piece of Thanksgiving "Sidewalks," the newest install ing about high school students. entertainment? ment in the Matt and Kim collec It is also one of the funni tion, hit the streets only a few weeks est movies of any decade. Steve Bridget Kies, ago, and it has already gained a lot Martin plays Neal Page, a fussy, Adjunct Instructor of CORE of recognition. Being judged for uptight businessman in New "The Lady Vanishes' Is a having such strikingly similar al York trying to get home to story of intrigue on a train bum art to their previous album, Photo Provided Thanksgiving dinner with his speeding through pre-WWII "Matt and Kim and Grand," this de Similar album art and different sounds mark Matt and Kim's newest album. family in Chicago. Of course, that never fails to enter but is anything but the same. this being a full-length comedy, tain." The energetic feel is still pres things can't go as easily for him ent as Matt happily sings his way feeling, but the lyrics also grab the contains more production. There as just hopping on an airplane Julia Wen, through the album, along with Kim listener's attention better than any is slightly less of that indie feel that as planned. Instead, he ends up Sophomore enthusiastically banging on her other song on the album. was experienced in the past. spending virtually his entire drums. Yet, when you pop "Side No matter how amazing and trip home side-by-side with the "'Merry Christmas, Mr. Overall, "Sidewalks" can be Bean' isn't technically a walks" into the CD player, you get fun this album may be, one can considered a very good album. Al sloppy, sometimes too-friendly Thanksgiving show, but it's more than that. It throws an explo not get away from the fact that it though different than past works, salesman who stole his taxi at pretty Thanksgiving-y when sion of synthesizers into your face, is quite different from the group's being a little out of the ordinary can the beginning of the movie, Del he ends up with a turkey on quite unusual for Matt and Kim. previous work. Kim's usual frenzied be a good thing. Every artist has the Griffith, played by John Candy. his head. The biggest surprise comes with drumming has cooled down a fair freedom to try new ideas. In Matt Although the overall setup the first single off the record, "Cam amount. It almost has a mechanic and Kim's case, trying something sounds like a typical "every- Stephanie Sepiol, eras." Getting past the sounds of or robotic feeling now. Although new has led them to new and excit thing-goes-wrong" type of mov Sophomore the synthesizers, trumpets are then you can catch clips of Kim playing ing experiences, which is never a ie, there is something genuine used as a nice added touch. This has excitedly, no longer does it feel like bad thing. and, admittedly, heartwarming "'A Charlie Brown. become one of the catchiest songs she is wailing on her drums on ev Thanksgiving' - I've been The views expressed are those of about this film. Here, Hughes watching it since I was a kid on the album. "Good for Great" is ery single song like she used to. the writer and not necessarily those gives us two men (one to whom and I think it's adorable." another very appealing song. Not It also seems as though this al of The Torch. Contact Katie Hen we can relate, the other whom only does it give a very exhilarating bum, compared to the past two, nessey at [email protected]. we actually like), and focuses __ iU'. Across the Pond Reckless driving, jaywalking in cities show "refreshing" disregard of patience in Chinese cultural makeup It is possible that I am being over somewhat perplexingly, the pedes is oh-so-obviously a new driver ciency of such a traffic situation, at ly dramatic - Chinese streets, after trians themselves. If I had one kuai behind the wheel, I ignore the red the same time I cannot help but feel all, have perfectly legible pedestrian for every time I have heard "You're pedestrian light and simply walk a little (or possibly a lot) exhilarated crosswalks, signals and signs posted a foreigner. Cross first, everybody across the street instead of waiting Torch Staff Writer as I dash across a Chinese intersec around every in will stop for you" through another agonizing three tion simply to get to my morning If you want to know what it is like or seen another minutes as the driver tries to turn, cappuccino a few minutes sooner. tersection. The As far as I can tell, to cross a street in China, imagine a problem, how person nimbly dart overcompensates and is then forced The views expressed are those of game of Frogger, except instead of ever, is in the this seeming lack between a con to back up and repeat and so on. the writer and not necessarily those various vehicles moving in straight marked igno of regard for traffic struction truck and So while I fully realize the inher of The Torch. Contact Julia Trow lines in some semblance of order, rance of the sig a public bus, each ent concerns over the safety and effi bridge at [email protected]. imagine that all of the cars spend nage by the driv safety stems from a while ignoring a red their time happily switching lanes ers (and, usually, deep-seeded sense pedestrian crossing without any warning, accelerating, the pedestrians of impatience. light, I would be braking and turning without a mo as well). rich enough to buy ment's notice, while poor Frogger is Say the pe every single pair of in the middle of it all, simply try destrian crossing light is green, that knockoff Uggs in China. ing to make it to the campus coffee little lit-up man across the street As far as I can tell, this seem shop for a cuppa between classes. waving you happily over to the ing lack of regard for traffic safety Thankfully, there's been no other curb. You confidently take a stems from a deep-seeded sense of crushing or "splatting ala Frogger" few steps out into the street only to impatience. As I was growing up, it on this trip, but I sometimes still get narrowly avoid having your still un- seemed as if I would hear "patience the urge to glance down at myself webbed toes run over by a taxi. is a virtue" from my parents about as I step onto the opposite curb, to Not only do vehicles of all sizes five hundred times a day, give or make sure I still have toes and not and variations pointedly ignore take a few. webbed feet. the pedestrian signals, but so do, In America we are told to stand in line, wait our turn, to absolutely not go looking for those Christ mas gifts that we know are hidden somewhere in the basement just waiting to be unwrapped and then re-wrapped so as not to incur the wrath of angry parents (this was not just me, right?). In China, it seems that is not true. It is not even worth shooting that woman who just cut you in line a dirty look, because she probably would not understand why you were angry anyway. Frankly, this encouraged disre gard for patience is refreshing. After a lifetime of having to politely wait for this or that, in China I have the freedom to call "Waitress, where's my sweet and sour pork?" across the restaurant at the top of my lungs without being impolite in the least. If that car is taking forever and a day Neither Chinese taxis nor Chinese pedestrians seem to wait for one another. to round the corner because there The Torch | Thursday, November 18, 2010 13 Crusader basketball begins season SPORTS with .500 record, 16 ROLLING TO SUCCESS games. It would take a close game VU bowling team four, which VU won by only six pins, and an ever-closer game third in last meet five, a one-pin victory, to give the Crusaders the momentum they after having lead needed to pull off the win and the third place finish. through two days Though the team did not win, there were many things for them to be excited about - including a Ben Hecke great turnout from -the Northwest Torch Staff Writer Indiana faithful. "The most impressive thing The No. n nationally ranked about our event this weekend Valparaiso University bowling team was the support we received from hosted the second-ever Crusader our community," Washington Classic, finishing third to only said. "We had a great turn out for the nationally ranked Nebraska the weekend. Several local high Cornhuskers and University of school teams came to watch Minnesota-Mankato. The Crusaders both Saturday and Sunday. Many did defeat No. 14 University of members of the athletics staff and Wisconsin-Whitewater, Arkansas university faculty attended the State, Elmhurst College and event as well. We will not have Adrian. many opportunities to compete "The team did a fantastic job in front of our home crowd, so this past weekend. Yes, it would to have so many people there have been nice to come away with supporting us, it was a tremendous the title, but we're learning how feeling." to win," said head coach Shon The most consistent staple of Washington. "Success that comes the team, junior Natalie Cortese, too quickly is not often appreciated. won yet another tournament MVP The teams that beat us this award, posting the tournaments weekend are very good, and we will highest average throughout. learn how to better handle the "Winning MVP is always a great pressure that comes along with personal experience. It is always being one of the best programs in a goal of mine to do well for the the country." team, and it feels good when I Going into the final day of can fulfill my role on the team," competition, VU was leading the Cortese said. "I hope I can continue tournament. The final day consisted to help my team and (that) all my of best-of-seven baker games teammates will become MVP's and to determine the tournament's all-tournament team members at winner. First, Nebraska took down events in the future." the Crusaders in four straight The team will continue to work on games. The loss, however, did not improving for future tournaments eliminate VU from a chance at throughout the season. the tournament championship. "Our team works hard every All they would have to do is beat day to develop our skills and UM-Mankato in a match of the expand our knowledge of the same format as the one they had game," Cortese said. "To build just lost. on our success we have to work In that match, VU jumped out to as hard as the top teams in the a three games to none lead, and it country and have just as much looked like the Crusaders would get determination to become one of the their rematch with the Cornhuskers. top teams." However, with just one game left to VU will look to continue their win, VU would let the match slip success as they head to the Hawk through their fingers, dropping the Classic beginning Friday and lasting next three games. through Sunday in Millsboro, Del. The third place match started Ashley Busiel / The Torch out with more Crusader struggles, Contact Ben Hecke at torch@ Junior Natalie Cortese throws her ball down the lane during the Crusader Classic tournament this past weekend. The as they dropped the first three valpo.edu. Crusaders finished in third place out of seven teams overall. Crusaders look for Horizon League title Carin Avery. "The improvements last game of the season." fifth-seeded Green Bay Phoenix in The two conference semifinal Volleyball loses at that we made from our freshmen to Although VU could not produce the first round at 7 p.m. Friday. victors will square off Sunday in our seniors were really significant." a win in its regular season finale, VU is 2-0 against the Phoenix the championship match with the Loyola to conclude The Crusaders enter the the Crusader defense performed after a pair of four set victories in Horizon League's automatic bid to tournament on a sour note, well at the net. VU tallied 18 team the regular season, but the team is the NCAA Tournament on the line. regular season following a nail-biting five set loss blocks, the most quick to respect Plenty of at-large bids are available, to the Loyola Ramblers (11-16, 4-12) for any Crusader its youthful and but a conference championship is Chris Kleinhans-Schulz in Chicago Saturday. Both teams team since 2005. (Loyola) did not have competitive first the only sure way for VU to qualify. Torch Staff Writer traded victories the first four sets Seniors Katie round opponent. "There is nobody who can make to send the match into a fifth and Layman and Tara anything to lose "Green Bay it in the conference without winning Since Valparaiso University deciding set. Diebler racked because it was their is really good the title," Avery said. "You have got joined the Horizon League, prior to Despite forcing six ties against up eight and last game of the just like every to put together three good matches. the 2007-08 school year 57 different the Ramblers, Loyola did not seven rejections, other team in our Every player will need to show up if Crusader athletics teams have tried relinquish the lead on its way to the respectively. season. conference," Root we want to win the championship." unsuccessfully to win a conference win. Loyola senior middle blocker "Blocking said. "It is going Regardless of VU's Horizon championship. Mallory Curran led all performers is a big part of Taylor Root to be a battle, League Tournament play, the This weekend, the VU volleyball with a career-high 23 kills to spur the game," said Sophomore libero but in the end, it Crusaders will face the Western team (24-7, 10-6 Horizon League) the Ramblers on to victory in her junior setter Jenny just comes down Michigan Broncos in Kalamazoo, will travel to Milwaukee, Wis. for final collegiate match. Pokorny. "Our to who wants it Mich. Nov. 27 before potentially the Horizon League Tournament "Loyola had everything going defense has done a great job this more." playing in the NCAA Tournament. in its quest to become the first for them Saturday night," said year and greatly contributed to our A Crusader win would This year's bracket will be announced Crusader squad to claim a Horizon sophomore libero Taylor Root, who wins." guarantee a place in the Horizon during the Women's Volleyball League title. VU ended the regular was named the Horizon League The Crusaders now enter League semifinals Saturday against NCAA Championship Selection season in fourth place. Defensive Player of the Year on postseason play as the fourth seed either in-state rival Butler (19-9, Show Nov. 28 on ESPNEWS. "It was a successful regular Wednesday. "They did not have in this weekend's Horizon League 13-3) or regular season champion Contact Chris Kleinhans-Schulz season," said Crusader head coach anything to lose because it was their Tournament. VU will battle the Milwaukee (20-8,15-1). at [email protected]. 14 Sports The Torch | Thursday, November 18, 2010 Difficult beginning -•THE RED ZONE*- Crusaders fall to nationally ranked Debating Favre on Vikings DePaul last Friday Some believe Amanda Rathjen Torch Staff Writer that quarterback In their season opener and first needs to sit out round of the preseason WNIT Friday evening, the Valparaiso regular season University women's basketball team lost 84-53 against DePaul University. Yet despite the loss, co-captain alec junior Betsy Adams remains J___J_i_C__l optimistic and was very happy with Torch Staff Writer the team's efforts in the game. "We played really hard and really stuck with them the first r'an half," Adams said. "DePaul's ranked 1 ___i in the top 25 in the nation, and Torch Staff Writer they really used their strengths and athleticism in the second half, but With the NFL season halfway I'm very happy with how the'.earn over, the questions over what played." coaching changes will be made The Crusaders committed and what players will be released 31 turnovers during the game, or traded start to pick up which led to DePaul scoring steam. This also includes what •38 points. Nine minutes into the players will retire, with the most game, DePaul led by 25-8. Adams famous dilemma right now scored three of her five three- being that of Brett Favre. The 41- pointers as part of an 11-0 run, year-old quarterback is in his MCT bringing the Crusaders' score 20th season as a player and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre is helped off the field during the fourth quarter of the Vikings' Oct. 31 contest up to 25-19 when the clock hit his second with the Minnesota against the New England Patriots. The Vikings lost 28-18. 8:46. The rest of the first half, VU Vikings. stayed between 8-12 points behind After almost guiding his before the score settled at 43-31 at team to the Super Bowl the Alec Johnson: and the misconduct incident. still too early to bench Favre. While halftime. season before, Favre and the Personally, I think that Favre He could give them new he has struggled through the first Adams led VU in the game and Vikings are 3-6, with numerous needs to take a seat this week. While guidance and direction and a fresh half of the season and is obviously earned all of her 15 points in the issues surrounding Favre and he can still have big games, there perspective on calling plays that pretty banged up, he still gives the first half, while freshmen Tabitha his head coach, Brad Childress, haven't been enough this season to Favre may not already bring to the team the best chance to win. There Gerardot and Stefanie Lang scored as well as his misconduct case keep the Vikings in serious playoff table. Also, in every game except is no arguing that he is one of the 10 points each in their college involving alleged sexting and contention. At this point last year in Dallas, he has thrown at least one greatest quarterbacks of all time. debuts on the court. Gerardot and inappropriate messages sent to the season, Favre had a passer rating interception and has four games Though he hasn't performed up to Adams led the Crusaders with six Jets "Gameday Host" Jenn Sterger. of 120.5 after beating the Detroit with three interceptions. If I were expectations this season, you have rebounds each, and sophomore It leaves many fans to wonder Lions. This year, after losing to the a Vikings fan, I would be appalled to stick with him. Skyler Gick aided with seven assists if Favre should be benched in Chicago Bears, his passer rating for at this statistic. This is why I think When the Vikings picked him during the game. place of Tarvaris Jackson to give that week was 44.5. He hasn't been there needs to be a change in the up after his stint with the Jets, they The DePaul Blue Demons scored them a chance at making the playing well for most of the season, quarterback position for the Vikings committed to him over Jackson. the first five points after halftime, playoffs or whether he should be and it may be good for the Vikings to come next Sunday. When the Vikings sent respected and VU was unable to cut the deficit allowed to keep starting games. bring in Tarvaris Jackson to remove veterans Jared Allen, Steve under 13 for the rest of the game. Our experts debate this important some of the distractions caused by Ryan O'Gara: The score was 64-42 by the time the question. Favre's issues with Brad Childress At this point in the season, it is See Debate, page 15 Crusaders were able to score seven points in a row with eight minutes to play. However, DePaul was able to finish off the game with a win. In the final statistics, DePaul was Crusaders conclude season at regionals able to shoot 42 percent from the floor, compared to Valparaiso's 36 of 35:12.14, junior Nick Fagan in points. The individual champion a time of 25:26.18, good for 215th percent. Men finish 29th 195th with a time of 35:25.46 and was Eric Finan of Cincinnati who place. Sophomore Haley Kerlin and "I thought this was a good sophomore Wally Bradford in 202nd finished the 10K course in 30:25.34. freshman Grace Watkins also ran learning experience for our kids in meet, while with a time of 36:06.49. Freshman The highest finishing Horizon for the Lady Crusaders. today," said head coach Keith Kiefer Heiman and junior Mack League team was Butler in sixth "For the women's team, the Freeman in a press release after women get 30th Morris also ran for VU. with 219 points and the highest season can be summarized or the game. "They play at a tempo "Running at the Regional Meet individual Horizon League finisher characterized as a learning season. that is hard to manage when you place finish as a freshman really put my abilities was Ross Clark of Butler finishing While we had two seniors in the can't simulate it. We had freshmen into perspective when compared in 18th with a time of 30:44.11. top five this year, and they both on the floor for 70 of 200 minutes Haley Just to the larger Di recruiting school's On the women's side, the overall ran personal bests this year (they tonight." Torch Staff Writer runners," Heiman said. team champion was Michigan State, got better). We were dominated by Adams shared similar views A team with only three seniors earning 80 points. The individual a large, talented freshman class," with her coach and is convinced the The 2010 cross country this year, the men's cross country champion was Emily MacLeod from Straubel said. "Our two seniors team has prepared enough to play season came to an end for the team will return a squad of young, Michigan State with a winning time had very good seasons. Whitney well during the competitive games men and women's teams from yet experienced talent next year. of 20:18.76 for the 6K course. The Bowman came a long way from her this weekend. Valparaiso University Nov. 13, in "For the men, highest finishing freshman year to be our number "We've worked a lot this week," Rochester, Mich, at the NCAA the year can be Horizon League one runner - it was all hard work. Adams said. "We had a lot of Great Lakes Regional meet. The characterized We are just really team was Butler Also, Kelsey Stueland did a good turnovers, so we've been working men's squad ran to a 29th place as a search for young, so each year in 11th with a total job coming into a new team her on strengthening our offense with finish out of 31 teams, scoring consistency. Just of 288 points. senior year (transferring from the passing and catching. This year we 942 points and outpacing fellow about everyone we should get better. The highest University of Iowa) and getting have a lot of new players, and the conference rival UW-Green bay. on the team individual faster." earlier exhibition games were not For the Lady Crusaders, the improved, Grace Watkins Horizon League The team looks to bring back what real games are like. So now day ended with the team in 30th recording all finisher was Katie a strong core of runners for next our new players know how hard place of 33 teams with 905 points. time personal Freshman Clark of Butler in season, and they look to build on they need to play in real games." The Lady Crusaders finished bests. But the 14th with a time this season. The women's basketball team ahead of conference rivals UW- trick that we were working on was of 21:00.46. "Next year should be pretty returns to the courts next in Green Bay and Cleveland State. everyone running well every race For the Lady Crusaders, senior exciting since all of the freshmen Beaumont, Texas Friday and For the Crusader men's team, and particularly at the big races," Whitney Bowman led the team with will be used to the program and Saturday for the consolation rounds senior Joel Hartenberger led said head coach Mike Straubel. "We a 164th place finish in 23:49.45 in everything will not be so new and of the Preseason WNIT. They will the team placing 171st overall came the closest to doing that at the her final collegiate race. Following different for us. There are a lot of play Austin Peay at 5 p.m. Friday in with a time of 34:17.96 in his Evansville Invite, but fell a bit short Bowman was freshman Claire talented girls on the cross country the first game of the weekend at the last collegiate race. Following of that at the Conference meet and Johnson in 169th place with a time team we are just really young, so Montagne Center on thetampus of Hartenberger was sophomore Regionals. We also were fighting of 23:54.73, freshman Nicole Zehel each year we should get better," Lamar University. Patrick Johnson with a time of injuries, and we have to learn how with a time of 24:13.52 in 182nd Watkins said. 34:39.06 and a finish of 182nd to avoid those." place, senior Kelsey Stueland in Contact Amanda Rathjen at overall, junior Jordan Piaskowy Overall, Wisconsin walked away 187th place with a time of 24:24.34 Contact Haley Just at torch@ [email protected]. in 192nd place with a time with the men's team title with 32 and freshman Grace Shemwell with valpo.edu. The Torch | Thursday, November 18, 2010 Sports 15 Home sweet home for VU freshman school career, she had many other Valparaiso native schools ask her to play collegiately, and not just in basketball. Lang was Lang enjoying life a letterwinner in both basketball and volleyball, but she narrowed as Crusader her focus to playing basketball as a Division I athlete. basketball player "I would love to be able to do both, but I did not want to go to Chris Kleinhans-Schulz an NAIA school to do that," Lang Torch Staff Writer said. "It is odd, though, because volleyball was easily my first sport." Seventeen seconds was all that After cutting her choices down freshman center Stefanie Lang to two schools, Lang selected needed to make her mark in the VU over Bowling Green State Valparaiso University women's University and joined a very young basketball team season opener at Crusader basketball team. With the DePaul Friday. few months of college experience After a missed DePaul free that Lang has already gained, she throw, Lang grabbed her first career recognizes that a lot has changed rebound and finally got her first with her practice regimen from opportunity to calm herself down. high school. "(The first regular season game) "In high school, I felt like we was pretty nerve racking," Lang could goof off more," Lang said. said. "I was hoping that I would "Here, there is no room for that. not make a mistake, but I was still We have to come out ready to go to confident." practice every single day." It would be her only rebound of Lang has also seen the pace the night, but it did not matter to change drastically, and the 20 Lang. The six-foot-four Valparaiso, pounds she has lost so far is a great Ind. native was getting her chance indication of that change. Freeman to play for VU, the hometown team has not only noticed that his just a few minutes from her parents' freshman center is leaner, but also home on the south that she is already edge of town. running harder Lang has spent I told myself that and posting better her entire life in this was the place during practice. Valparaiso and "There is a lot started playing I wanted to go of adjustment that AAU basketball because everyone she had to make," during the fourth Freeman said. grade. Although a wants to get out "Where she is at fairytale storyline of here. right now is as good would depict Lang as any kid here who as a young player Stefanie Lang has been 6'4," and dreaming of playing there have been a for the Crusaders, Freshman center dozen or so in my she originally had time." no intentions of staying in town to As a part of a young core of attend VU. newcomers, Lang's size allowed "I told myself that this was her to translate her playing ability the place I wanted to go because into production during VU's everyone wants to get out of here," first games this year. Lang scored Lang said. 24 total points in the Crusaders' Little did Lang know, VU would two exhibition contests at the be watching closely. Lang's first ARC, and she had a home crowd varsity head coach at Valparaiso that included a lot of friends and High School was Renee' Turpa, family. the Crusaders' former director of When Lang finally got to basketball operations. showcase her skills against Division When she returned to VU to I opposition, she registered 10 Ashley Busiel / The Torch take her current position as event points, one rebound and created Freshman Stefanie Lang looks for an open teammate. Lang is playing college basketball in her hometown of Valparaiso. management assistant, Crusader multiple steals in VU's season- head coach Keith Freeman got an opening loss against the DePaul early scouting report and began to Blue Demons. her belt, Lang now continues her now, and I would like to take a Invitational Tournament. follow Lang during her development "Whenever you recruit a post adjustment by settling into the rest starting spot," Lang said. "I am really excited to get out as a high school player. player, you look for hands, feet and of her first collegiate basketball In the immediate future, Lang of the state and out of school for a "I saw her play through the years heart," Freeman said. "All those season. Even with the lack of game is simply looking forward to the change," Lang said. and thought she had the potential things were tested to the max against experience, Lang has set forth some Crusaders' next road trip down to to be a good player," Freeman said. DePaul. I like how Stef battled." lofty goals for the rest of the year. Beaumont, Texas for a pair of games Contact Chris Kleinhans-Schulz As Lang continued her high With the first game under "I am like the sixth man right in the preseason Women's National at [email protected]. Debate, from page 14 The Vikings have to live and die And even though Jared Allen, RO: next season? The team will deal with him because they made that Steve Hutchinson and Ryan I don't think the off-the-field with next season when this one is Hutchinson and Ryan Longwell commitment. Longwell committed to Favre for issues with Sterger have had any over, but for now Favre must still to visit Favre in Mississippi this this year, how will they feel next affect on his play on the field. Look be under center. Next season has summer to convince him to come AJ: season? Are they going to put up at the guy's track record. Each no affect on their week-to-week back for another season, they While Favre can still make big with more Favre drama and season, he tells everyone he is going decision making at the quarterback committed to him over Jackson. plays and win games, he hasn't indecision? Also, the interception to retire and then he miraculously position. They made a decision that they were shown it as much this season, that he threw makes a drawn Furthermore, I don't eyen not a Super Bowl caliber team with partly due to a weak receiver corps, that cost the out comeback think he is at fault for the Vikings Jackson as their quarterback. but especially with Sidney Rice not Vikings a trip to The blame (for the that is covered by failures. The blame falls heavily on Let's not forget, Favre was one playing at 100 percent, but also the Super Bowl, Vikings' failures) the media every head coach Brad Childress. If you play away from taking the Vikings due to his decision-making and and the one he day. If there is have the best running back in the to the Super Bowl as a 40-year-old the distractions he's facing with threw against the falls heavily on head one thing we can league, use him. Favre doesn't need last season. As annoying as it is to his coach and off the field with the Giants that cost coach Brad Childress be sure about, to throw the ball any more than 25 hear ESPN ramble about Favre misconduct allegations. the Packers a it is that loves times per game because he should week in and week out, there is no Not only that, but Favre has also trip to the Super Ryan O'Gara the attention be feeding Adrian Peterson on questioning his ability. The other had injuries to his shoulder and his Bowl, also shows and being in most plays and throwing to keep factor is the streak of consecutive biceps, which he had surgery on that he hasn't the spotlight. other teams honest. This way, the starts, which currently stands after the 2008 season with the Jets. been able to make the key plays No press is bad press. When Favre offense can have the ball for longer at a NFL-record 294 games (318 While he has proven his reputation in the important playoff games is in the news is when he is most and limit their turnovers while games, including playoffs). It is just as a tough guy by fighting through anymore. comfortable, whether he will admit resting their defense. It is their unreasonable to ruin a streak such these injuries, eventually the human His start record is impressive, it or not. offensive philosophy that must be as that because of a benching. body breaks down enough to where but at some point the Vikings have As for the injury concerns, they changed rather than their offensive The only way Favre will not it can't handle the stresses brought to take a look in the mirror and don't matter. In fact, they are not personnel. start is if he is physically unable to. by the injuries. Favre may see ask themselves if they think Favre concerns at all. Favre has played If the Vikings are mathematically himself in this position sometime can still get them to the Promised through injuries before, and he The views expressed are those of eliminated from the playoffs, then down the road where his body can't Land of the Super Bowl, much less knows what he needs to do to get the writer and not necessarily those I would be inclined to consider handle the hits and bruising that the playoffs this season, and I don't his body ready to play. And if he of The Torch. Contact Ryan O'Gara prepping Jackson for the future. But comes with playing every football think they will get to either with can't play, he will let it be known. and Alec Johnson at torch@valpo. for the time being, Favre is the guy. game. Favre this year. Anyway, who's talking about edu. The Torch | Thursday, November 18, 2010 16 Debating whether Brett Favre should SPORTS be benched, 14 TALE OF TWO GAMES Crusaders blow out IU-Northwest, suffer 35-point defeat at Kansas Mike Targonski Torch Staff Writer A poor shooting performance cost the Valparaiso University men's basketball team an opportunity to make a run at the seventh-ranked Kansas Jayhawks Monday night, falling 79-44- The Crusaders shot 27.4 percent from the floor, while only going 2-for-i9 from behind the three- point line, one of the strongest areas in the offensive game for VU. An eight-minute stretch where the team did not hit a field goal in the first half, as well as a zero-for-seven second half performance from the three-point range, allowed Kansas to pull ahead by over 20. "Their quickness made us play a little faster than we're used to playing," said head coach Homer Drew. "Their speed really hurt us in transition." VU hung close with the Jayhawks at the outset even after a 9-2 early run by Kansas, facing a six-point deficit with 9:38 left to go in the first half. Kansas sprinted to an 18-4 run where VU was unable to hit four free throws, all coming from sophomore Kevin Van Wijk. Freshman Jay Harris hit a three pointer at the 2:07 mark to put a spot to the early bleeding. Austin Hill / The Torch Kansas and VU traded baskets Crusader sophomore Ryan Broekhoff attempts to get a rebound during VU's Nov. 12 contest against Indiana University-Northwest. The Crusaders won 111-64. to start the second half, but a 7-0 run put Kansas ahead 53-29 with 17:11 remaining. Kansas held on and Van Wijk led the Crusaders along with Harris and redshirt first half. same, and we came into the game to at least a 20-point lead for eight with 10 points each. Kansas was sophomore Erik Buggs. An 18-2 run midway through the with the right mindset. We played minutes, even after being outscored led by redshirt sophomore twins "It was a great display of second half put the Crusaders over together and worked hard," Wood by the Crusaders 13-10 in that Marcus and Markieff Morris. unselfishness by this group of guys," the century mark. said. stretch. After a Harris layup at 9:17 Marcus had 22 points, while Drew said. "There was beautiful Sophomore Ryan Broekhoff VU plays at 7:05 p.m. Thursday remaining, VU would hit only one Markieff added 12. Redshirt junior passing, and bounce passing, and as had 18 points while chipping at home against Purdue North more shot to round out the game. Tyrel Reed had 11. people cut the ball was there." in six rebounds and tying a Central. The team will travel over "We're still learning as a team, The Crusaders opened up the VU started the game hot, career-high three blocked shots. Thanksgiving Break to face Ohio, so this is going to help us later on. season with a 111-64 victory over with a 14-0 run. After IU Northwest Senior Howard Little scored 17 who played in the NCAA That was something that hurt us Indiana University-Northwest at cut the lead to 10 around the points while shooting six-of- Tournament a year ago, and to Las during the game. We also missed the Athletics-Recreation Center last 16-minute mark, but VU had a eight and converting four of his Vegas to take on Northern Colorado a lot of shots. Ten percent from the Friday. 15-4 spurt that lasted four and shots off offensive rebounds. and either Bethune Cookman or three-point line is not typical for Redshirt junior Brandon Wood a half minutes that gave the Johnson put up 17 points in 14 Texas A&M-CC. us," Drew said. led the way with 20 points and was Crusaders a 29-8 lead, a lead that minutes of play. Contact Mike Targonski at Fifth-year senior Cory Johnson tied for a team-high six assists, eventually eclipsed 30 points in the "We enter every game like it's the [email protected]. VU football achieves historic futility a fine defensive effort by VU, who a school and PFL record 43.6 yards while allowing seven quarterback It is not easy to sell a program Crusaders finish was down just 3-0 midway through per punt. sacks. that is on a 20 game losing streak, the second quarter. The Crusaders were down by From here, Carlson and his staff but Carlson said that the recruits season winless "We talked about three things two scores with just more than look to recruiting and their first full have been receptive. we needed to do. We needed to six minutes left in the fourth offseason together. Carlson had a "There are a number of kids out with defeat to force turnovers, which we did; two, quarter when late start last year there that are actually excited about we needed to win the kicking game they attempted after he was hired turning a program around," Carlson which that game was probably an onside kick, We have tremendous in January. The said. "We have tremendous support Morehead State the best we covered kicks all year which Morehead support here to build entire staff was here to build a winning football and we talked about offensively State recovered not put together program. President Heckler wants Keaton Cory generating first downs and not to begin a 10 play a winning football until February. to win. (Athletic Director) Mark Torch Staff Writer turning the ball over," said head scoring drive program. Carlson is excited LaBarbara wants to win, and that coach Dale Carlson. sealing VU's fate. to implement support wasn't here before." With a 35 -17 loss, the worst season Senior Eli Crawford got the "It kind of Dale Carlson his offseason Carlson has rebuilt programs in Valparaiso University football Crusaders on the board with his showed the workout regimen twice before at Ohio Dominican history is over, as VU finishes the 12th career interception in the third way our season Head coach that will focus and Trine University. Carlson 2010 season at 0-11 having been quarter, which he returned 45 yards had gone: Very on team speed, started those two programs outscored 514-100. It is the fourth for a touchdown. inconsistent offensive performance, while the entire coaching staff has from scratch and turned them winless season in the more than 90 Sophomore punter Greg Wood leaving the defense on the field too already taken advantage of their into national contenders. Crusader year history of the program, and the was named Pioneer Football long," Carlson said. time together. fans will find out if Carlson can first since 1989 when VU went 0-10, League player of the week for his Morehead State ran 86 plays to "We started recruiting this do the same thing in Northwest a year after they were 0-9-1, during performance against Morehead VU's 50 while holding a 19 minute class back in the spring," Carlson Indiana. a 23 game losing streak. State, averaging per 48 yards per advantage in time of possession. said. "We had more recruits at the The Crusader losing streak punt, including a career long 71 The Crusader offense struggled on first game than they had all of last Contact Keaton Cory at torch@ reached 20 last Saturday despite yard boot. Wood ends the year with the ground, finishing with -26 yards year." valpo.edu.