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JANUARY 23, 2008 VOLUME 62, ISSUE 9

“Unite the pair so long disjoined, knowledge and vital piety.” Northwest Nazarene University -Charles Wesley

Mass Comm Primaries in full swing travels to Saders thrash SPU So far, no definite leader in the race Sundance leading up to Super Tuesday by ANDREA SCHILLING been able to gain another Students will spend victory in the two most re- the weekend in The presidential primary cent primaries, Park City at the race is in full swing, how­ ever no candidates have yet SEE “PRIMARIES” PG.2 famed film festival to take a strong lead on ei- ther side. by DARBY MONTGOMERY “There’s obvious favor ires in the race right now, The Sundance Fi. rival, January 1/-Z/, is a foretell an interesting fu­ much anricipared evenr, ture,” said sophomore held annually in Park dry, Public Communications Urah. Every year N N U s and Political Science ma­ Mass Communicarions De- jor, Lynsey Smith. parrmenr selecrs a group of Arkansas Senator Mike Presidential hopeful Barack Obama is gaining Huckabee won the repub­ srudenrs to attend this fes­ support during the tival. This year 18 students lican caucus in Iowa ear­ primaries (photo from and faculty, including Pro­ lier this month, yet has not wikicommons). fessor Arnie Ytreeide, will be attending. “It’s a lot of fun and a Spring musical “South Pacific” great opportunity to see how independent films get Kendall Gielow puts up a shot during the Crusader’s 87-72 victory over Seattle will hit the stage in March exposure and eventually get Pacific on Saturday night (photo by Jenn Hush). picked up for major distri­ by ALU SCHISLER Rogers and Hammerstein bution through larger film musical. studios,” says senior Alex Beech protects squad's 11-3 record In the mood for a musi­ The musical was itself Hackett, who has attended cal? Set aside March 5, 6, awarded the Pulitzer Prize the famous festival before. by DARBY MONTGOMERY dominated the game. “After Louie Beech came back to or 8 (or all!) for N N U ’s for Drama in 1950 and N N U students will be thefirsthalfit seemed hope­ score 11 points, his hand performance of “South Pa­ was revived on broadway joined at the festival by Behind at the half, less, it didn’t look good, holding out after a pre-sea- cific. “ just a few years ago. other university students, N N U ’s Men’s Basketball fans were disheartened son break. With 15 minutes The music department “South Pacific” is set movie directors, producers, pulled ahead to a victory of and discouraged,” said stu­left in the game the score and cast of “South Pacific”, on a south pacific island movie stars and the pub­ 87-72 against Seattle Pacif­ dent Stuart Montgomery. was tied at 48. Fans cheered under the direction of Dr. during world war II and lic. Park City is completely ic University, ranked 24 in The Crusaders were 10 as Beech and guard Justin Barry Swanson, have begun features the love story the NCAA division II. points down at the half, the rehearsals and production SEE “SUNDANCE”PG.7 During the first half SPU score at 31-41, and guard SEE "BEECH" PG. 9 of the fifty-eight-year-old SEE “MUSICAL” PG. 11

Index Weather SATURDAY NNU News Briefs Mostly cloudy. News 2 McMillin as Dean of Ex| From the Weather Channel l.mv; 30 Biochemist speaks annual NNU Phonathon, Opinion 4 Thursday when current universi­ tended University Service Campus Life 6 Noted biochemist Dr. Da­ ty .students make contact effective Jan. 1,2008. Sports 8 THURSDAY SUNDAY vid Prentice will be pre­ with alumni and friends A&E 10 Mostly cloudy. Few snow showers. senting a lecture on stem via the telephone. The search continues Humor 12 Hi; 35° Low: 25° Mi: 39° I Low: 26° cell research TTiursday, Jan. The presidential search 24 at 3 p.m. in the Science Hagood appoints new process has come to the Quote of the week Lecture Hall. deans screening stage. They will FRIDAY MONDAY "Everything has its President Richard Hago­ review material submitted beauty but not everyone AM Clouds/ PM Sun. Mostly cloudy. Student phonathon for od appointed Dr. Sharon by the candidates. sees it." Hi: 36° I Low: 27° Hi: 36° Low: 23° 2008 starts Bull as Dean of Learning It is the time of year for the Resources and Dn Larry 2 NEWS JANUARY 23, 2008 Residence halls on campus are in desperate need of renovation byTREVAN HAUCK evolving over the past 95inducted into the U.S. Na­ question and answer forum years into a university that tional Register of Historic designed to get input from Northwest Nazarene Uni­ boasts a student body of Places. The underclassmen freshmen living in Culver, versity was founded in 1913 over 1200. While the uni­ dorms, which include Cul­ it was stated that a remodel and started as an elementary versity size and curriculum ver (1965), Dooley (1960), of the Culver bathrooms school and then expandedhave grown, many of the and Sutherland (1964), was “high on the list,” yet a to include high school and buildings have stayed the have seen several problems year later nothing has been college level curriculum. It same; some, such as the Wi­ over the years as a result of done. According to the Di­ has come a long way from ley Alumni House building being outdated. The most rector of Residential Life, its humble beginnings, (built in 1922) have been recent sign of this was the ICaren Pearson, along with fire that erupted in Dooley curfew. Culver bathrooms Hall’s basement as a result are the biggest complaint of an old electric burner from freshmen students. thought to have been bro­ “We are aware of the ken. “I have had glass show­ need and would like to er doors fall on me, I have remodel and upgrade the had shower rods fall on me, bathrooms in Culver, Dool­ basically the shower has ey and Sutherland. We have been broken since I lived gotten bids on the Culver there” said Daryl Gonzalez a bathrooms and are looking sophomore social work ma­ for funding sources,” said jor and resident of dooley Pearson. A survey of the six Sutherland first West bathroom (photo by Trevan Hauck). This past semester main­ facilities in Culver shows tenance workers and plumb­ many with permanent ers have visited Sutherlandstains, patchwork in the Burke, a freshman business the direction of improving Hall repeatedly to work on sheet rock, water damage major and resident of Cul­ quality of living have been faulty toilets in at least three and peeling paint. “It looks ver Hall. made, but for many stu­ of its four facilities. At one like they were made in the W ith the fairly recent ad­ dents, it seems N N U has a point, a there was a gaping seventies and never seemdition of Ford Hall (1998), long way to go. hole in the floor of the 2"** to be sterile. The sinks are and last summer’s remodel East bathroom that peered usually closed in some de­ of the Olsen apartments into the bathroom below. gree and toilets often have and carpeting of the Cul­ Culver first West bathroom (photo by Trevan Hauck). In 2007, during a trouble flushing,” said Isaac ver dorm rooms, steps in Caucuses are confusing Primaries How to understand the process and make continued from page one your voice count on Super Tuesday

As for Huckabee’s rival. ‘Uncommitted’, those can­ Idaho registered voters need by AIMEE NILES to decide what candidate or uncommitted. Once ev­ Governor Mitt Romney didates pulled from the not wait much longer to will receive their state’s del­ eryone is gathered, the roll (Mass.) picked up his first Michigan primary, earned participate, as the state will The caucuses are com­ egates to either the Repub­ call is taken—^which is the primary win in Michigan 44 percent. be partaking in Super Tues­ ing, the caucuses are com­ lican National Conventionlongest part of the evening, this past Tuesday and on Many have said the pri­ day as well. ing! That’s right, the time or the Democratic Nation­ Gismondi says. The group Saturday he was able to win maries won’t be hitting full “The days following Su­ honored political tradi­ al Convention. is then divided between the the Nevada primary. throttle until more states per Tuesday will make it tion of the caucus is well Idaho’s Republican del­ candidates and uncommit­ Arizona Senator, John cast their vote, which means easier to see what those 30 under way for the 2008 egates are decided through ted and each group is given McCain was victorious in the race for the presidential some states are really think­ election cycle. The people the May 27 primary. The the opportunity to discuss New Hampshire, but fin­ nomination is not a sure ing and what and who the are meeting in hotel ball­ Democratic delegates are and debate in an effort to ished second to Romney thing for any candidate at nation is looking for as its rooms, community centers decided through a caucus win people to their candi­ last week. this time. leader. and school auditoriums on February 5, also known date’s side. The story is much the The primaries leading all around the country to as Super Tuesday. In Idaho, a candidate same for the Democratic up to Super participate in caucuses for Idaho practices an open must receive 15 percent of candidates, Illinois Sena­Tuesday will their chosen candidate. caucus system, mean­ the support in order to get tor Barack Obama won the be heavily But what is a caucus exact­ ing anyone can come and the nomination. Iowa Caucus, yet came in broadcasted ly? Unless you’re a political caucus for the delegate of “It’s supposed to be de­ second in New Hampshire and critiqued. science major, or political­ their choice. To partici­ mocracy at work,” Gis­ to New York Senator Hil­ However, Su­ ly savvy, the complicated pate, citizens must sign a mondi said. He also said, lary Clinton who also won per Tuesday process can be difficult to pledge stating that you will however, that it does have in Nevada. will be its own understand. be voting in the county in a downside - much fewer However, Democratic monster,” said A caucus is an opportu­ which you’re caucusing in people come to caucus that candidates Obama and Smith. nity for people to engage November, that you will vote in a primary. North Carolina Sena- This year in dialogue and discussionnot participate in the Re­ For those interested in • tor, John Edwards did notSuper Tues­ about the candidates for publican primary and that participating on Febtuary participate in the Michi­ day takes president, international re­ you will be registered to 5, the local caucus will be gan primary because of its place Febru­ lations professor and expe­ vote in November. taking place at the Nampa scheduling which violated ary 5, where rienced caucus participant On the pledge, people Civic Center at 6:30 pm. party rules, according to a majority of Dr. Mark Gismondi says. also list the candidate for For more information, msnbc.com. the country A caucus is a meeting of which they will be caucus­ contact the Canyon Coun­ Despite the situa­ participates in citizens, who align with a ing for— for example, Hi­ ty Democrats at www.can- tion, Clinton still earned its primaries certain party, who gather lary Clinton, Barak Obama yon-democrats.org. 50 percent of the vote. and caucuses. JANUARY 23, 2003 NEWS 3 AP News Blurbs: Reruns plague nation as Around the world in four stories Overseas Democrats wiU born actor was 28. Ledger have their voices heard had an appointmenr for a writers strike continues MEXICO CITY massage at the residence This year, for the first in the tony SoHo neigh­ by ALU SCHISLER Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, time, expatriate Demo­ borhood, NYPD spokes­ and Paramount Pictures, crats can cast their ballots man Paul Browne said. On November 5, 2007, says Serjeant. on the Internet in a presi­ A housekeeper who went more than 10,000 mem­ The strike is the result dential primary for people to let him know the mas­ bers of the Writers Guild of of halted tri-annual nego­ living outside the Unitedsage therapist had arrived America (WGA) went on tiations between the WGA States. found him dead at 3:26 strike against the Alliance and the AMPTP. The WGA Democrats Abroad, an p.m. of Motion Picture and Tele­ argues that writers deserve official branch of the par­ A large crowd of pa­ vision Producers (AMPTP) more from both DVD prof­ ty representing overseas parazzi and gawkers began in a dispute about DVD its and internet airings of voters, will hold its first gathering Tuesday evening residuals and how studios shows. According to The global presidential prefer­ outside the building on an should pay writers for work NewYorkTime.com, writer ence primary from Feb. 5 upscale block, where sev­ distributed over the Inter­earnings have risen at less to 12, with ex-pats select­ eral police officers guarded net and other new media, than half the rate of enter­ ing the candidate of their the door. says Jill Serjeant of Reuters. tainment industry profits. choice by Internet as well Ledger was nominated The now 10-week old de­ NBC Nightly News says as fax, mail and in-person for an Oscar for “Broke- bate continues, and favoritethe two-and-a-half month at polling places in more back Mountain,” where dramas and comedies are strike has cost the televi­ than 100 countries. he met Michelle Williams either halted or canceled in­ sion and film industry $1 "The online system is in 2005. The two lived cluding “Ugly Betty,” “The billion. incredibly secure: That was together in Brooklyn and Office,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” According to The New one of our biggest goals," had a daughter, Matilda, and “Desperate House­ York Times.com, the Writ­ said Lindsey Reynolds, ex­ until they split up last wives.” Even shows like er’s strike of 1988 lasted 21 ecutive director of Demo­ year. “Lost,” which don’t air un­ weeks. In an attempt not to crats Abroad. "And it does Ledger most recently til the end of January, have relive the past, AMPTP is allow access to folks who appeared in “I’m Not only half the anticipated negotiating a new contract ordinarily wouldn't get to There,” in which he played episodes ready, says Eric with the Director’s Guild of Writer Issac Ho joins striking writers outside the NBC Stu­ participate." one of the many incarna­ Goldman. America, on behalf of the dios in Burbank, Calif.Tuesday, Jan. 8,2008.The Golden U.S. citizens wanting tions of Bob Dylan — as The WGA, consisting of WGA. Globes, the ceremony known for getting Hollywood's to vote online must join did Cate Blanchett, whose the Writer’s Guild of Amer­ On January 17, the DGA awards season off to a rollicking start, will be reduced to Democrats Abroad before performance in that film a news conference Sunday by the writers strike and will ica, East and the Writer’s reached an almost-contract Feb. 1. earned an Oscar nomina­ likely draw picket lines and lack star power. (AP Photo/Da- Guild of America, West, is with the AMPTP, says jour­ mian Oovarganes) tion Tuesdsiy for best sup- a large labor union repre­ nalist Lacey Rose. The new Asian markets plunge porring actress. senting United States film, contract increases residu­ will be readdressed during DGA has reached a tenta­ over US stimulus plan radio, and television writ­als for internet shows, says the next negotiation,” says tive agreement with the TOKYO, Japan Turmoil rocks Kenya ers. The AMPTP is a trade Michael Winter of USA To­ Rose. AMPTP, the terms of the Asian stock markets NAIROBI, Kenya organization which repre­ day. “The three-year con­ Key word: “next negotia­ deal will be carefully ana­ plunged Monday fol­ Several people were sents United States televi­ tract does offer the directors tion”, the strike is not over lyzed and evaluated by the lowing declines on Wall beaten and hacked to sion and film producers a better deal than what had yet, says Rose. WGA, the WGA’s Nego­ Street last week amid death with machetes in and is comprised of eight initially been offered to the According to the Writer’s tiating Committee, the investor pessimism over a Nairobi slum Sunday primary corporations in­ writers, and assures that Guild of America, West WGAW Board of Directors, the U.S. government’s in renewed ethnic fight­ cluding CBS Corporation, the topic and pay formula website, “Now that the and the WGAE Council.” stimulus plan to prevent a ing over Kenya’s disputed recession. election, residents said. India’s benchmark Police managed to quell Apple raises the bar with the unveiling Sensex stock index fell as more than two days of much as 10.9 percent in fierce fighting around a afternoon trading, while Catholic monastery that of new ultra-light laptop Hong Kong’s blue-chip killed 22 people and left Hang Seng index plum­ 200 homes burned in meted 5.5 percent to the Rift Valley, 190 miles inches at its thickest point. computer looks and feels he 23,818.86, its biggest northwest of the capital It has a 13.5 inch screen, “doesn’t know anyone who percentage drop since the Nairobi, officials said. and it lacks an optical drive will buy one. “ Sept. 11, 2001, terror The re-election of Presi­ as well as any cord connec­ Jobs also introduced attacks. dent Mwai Kibaki has tions other than a single iTunes movie rentals. iTunes Investors dumped tapped into a well of re­ USB port. users will be able to down­ shares because they were sentments that resurfaces According to Jobs the load old movies for 2.99 skeptical about an eco­ regularly at election time compact computer is de­ and new movies for 3.99. nomic ^imulus plan Pres­ in Kenya. But never be­ signed to interact in the The movies are able to stay ident George W. Bush an­ fore has it taken so many “wireless world.” It gets up on the computer for thirty nounced Friday. The plan, lives. to five hours of battery life days, but once a customer which requires approval A government commis­ Apple CEO Steve Jobs holds up the new MacBook Air af­ with the Wi-Fi turned on. starts watching the movie, by Congress, calls for sion says more than 600 ter giving the keynote address at the Apple MacWorld Jobs said the base price will they only have twenty-four about $145 billion worth people have been killed Conference in San Francisco, Tuesday, Jan. 15,2008.The be $1799. hours before the movie be­ of tax relief ro encourage in violence that erupted super-slim new laptop is less than an inch thick and turns on the moment it's opened (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu). Head of the English de­ comes un-watchable. When consumer spending. after the Dec. 27 election, partment and local Macin­ asked about the movie rent­ which opposition leader by IAN BAUDER announced the new note­tosh enthusiast Dr. Darrin als, Grinder said that “It Heath Ledger dead at Raila Odinga accused book, named the MacBook Grinder said that he thought kind of stinks.” the age of 28 Kibaki of stealing. A super-thin note-book Air, during his keynote the computer “looks beauti­ Other announcements NEW YORK As Kibaki’s power be­ was released by Apple last speech, which is traditional­ ful” but is “too high priced.” included new features for Heath Ledger was comes entrenched rhe op­ week, as well as several ly reserved for the revealing Grinder also said that “it’s the Apple T.V., and a wire­ found dead Tuesday at a position’s best hope may other new products, as a of new products and ser­ interesting to think that the less back-up station called downtown Manhattan rest in wrangling a power­ part of the 2008 Macworld vices by the company. The Air is moving away from the the Time Capsule. apartment, and police sharing agreement that Conference. notebook is 0.16 inches at optical drive,” Grinder said said drugs may have been may make Odinga prime Apple C.E.O Steve Jobs its thinnest point and 0.76 that, despite how good the a factor. The Australian- minister or vice president. 4 OPINION JANUARY 23,2008 Columns Improvements ensure The impossibility of a politically liberal campus safety

: minded Christian? Security upgrades add to overall well-being Stereotypes imply Christians must be ‘conservative’ Staff Editorial my salvation when discuss­ in connection to politics, social issues; there is no F o r a whole semes­ ing politics. religion and social justice. way that my faith cannot T h i . fall, as we returned to school, the sign outside of ter now, I’ve been writing Jim Wallis, founder of Rev. Lawson gave an en­affect these. Yet, I do not the admissions office had disappeared. In its place was a on different issues from Sojourners— a Christian couraging example of how think that because I fall smashed pile of concrete— all that remained of the welcom­ “the left” perspective. I’ve social justice organization faith and politics interact into a more “liberal” mind ing gesture put forth by the university. A car had smashed been raised in the church and author of the book in a “liberal” manner. set, and someone else is into it. my entire life and spent God’s Politics, talks often I hesitate to confidently “conservative” that makes If this had been the only event, then perhaps it would not most of it as a pastor’s kid. of the discoursy^f Chris­ label myself as “liberal” or one of our faiths more cor­ be such a big deal. However, the fence in front of Culver also “conservative”, “Demo­ rect or more Christ-like sustained significant damage because of a reckless driver. crat” or “Republican”, than the other. According to Darrel Stewart, head of NN U Security, the “left” or “right”, but I see My understanding of engineers who designed the Holly/ Sheridan/ Fern/ Bird my opinions and positions what it means to be a Streets loop around campus, only intended for the speed as vital to making our Christian is based on my limit to be 30 mph. The City of Nampa instituted a 35 mph world a better place. In­ personal relationship with speed limit. The campus has suffered ascetically. However, stead of embracing these Christ. Just because I may the campus is working with the City to improve this. The labels, I instead would support Barak Obama in­ fence has helped keep buildings and potentially students like to confidently, posi­ stead of Mike Huckabee, safe from unsafe drivers. Growing up in this vein, tians in the political realm. tively and fully embrace or because I see universal In 2002, NNU experienced 40 vehicular break-ins. In I often found myself un­ Prominent Christian fig­ the label of Christian; and health care instead of gay 2007, we experienced just two. For the last few years, NNU der the impression that ures such as Pat Robertson leave it at that. marriage as a more impor­ has been making a concentrated effort to improve security “Christian” and “Repub­ and James Dobson have By defining myself as tant campaign issue does on campus. Improvements have included a fence, increased lican” or “conservative”cornered the media’s at­ such, I want to send the not define my salvation. security staff, key card entrances and emergency phones were synonymous. tention of Christians and message that politics don’t W hat I see Jesus do, I want outside of every dorm. Thankfully, and obvi­ have inaccurately painted matter in determining to do. Simple as that. As 2008 begins, we at The Crusader would like to thank ously, I have embraced a all Christians with the someone’s faith. I follow In Christ alone my hope the efforts of the administration, staff, alumni and faculty different thought process. brush of conservatism. in the footsteps of Jesus is found. He is my rock, of NNU that are responsible for the advancements in the Unfortunately, a lot of Last week. Rev. James Christ and try to model my strength and my song. safety. people haven’t. Both on Lawson addressed our cam­ every aspect of my life af­ It is obvious, when looking around the university; the ad­ this campus and off, I have pus in a stunning lecture ter his. Yes, this includes ministration cares about us students. Keeping us safe is just found myself defendingoutlining his own beliefs politics, moral issues and one way they do it.

NNU s community is good, but needs to reflect Christ to all people Rev. James Lawsons visit to NNU prompts scrutiny of our own ‘beloved community’

C^yollege has been the what kind of an atmosphere In fact, I hated this school me to connect to a lot of my come here and do not feel of people. best years of my life. I love we are creating at N N U and because I thought that I had peers because I didn’t want welcomed. There are stu­ It is so easy for us to hate being here and experiencing whether or not this atmo­ settled for going to church to be involved. However,dents who transfer out be­ or treat others poorly. NNU all that school has to of­ camp instead of college. I was lucky because I had cause they can’t find friends should be a community fer me— I have made some All the rules and guidelines made friends who encour­ or they are intimidated by where all feel welcomed and wonderful friends and ex­ seemed unnecessary and I aged me to get involved. Asthe Christian aspect of our can find a place to belong. perienced some once in a couldn’t figure out why I a result, I am still here. community. As an institution, we talk lifetime events. However, decided to attend NNU. The only reason I share God calls us all to be his highly of our cross-cultural no matter how much I love Because of this, I resisted that story is because I see disciples— this means that opportunities where we can a place, there will always be involvement in a lot of ac­similar situations with oth­ we have a job to be Jesus to travel and minister to those things that trouble me. tivities (i.e. all of Malibu er people but there is not everyone we meet. It is dis­ around the world. I find it In light of Rev. Lawson’s Days) and decided to wait always a positive outcome. couraging for me when I see sad that we miss the min­ visit to our campus last sphere is appropriate. it out until I could transfer. As much as we pride our­ students using their Christi­ istry opportunities staring week, I took a critical look When arriving at NNU I was convinced that I hadselves on being a universityanity as a reason to exclude us in the face on our own at the NNU community. two and a half years ago, I made a terrible mistake with with a welcoming commu­ others. Christianity is NOT campus. I was forced to ask myself wasn’t the typical freshman. my life. It was difficult for nity, there are people who exclusive to a certain kind

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EDITOR IN CHIEF STAFF REPORTERS GRAPHIC DESIGN Amber Ford Ian Bauder Kyle Andersen Darby Montgomery CO-EDITOR Alii Schisler The Crusader Aimee Niles 623 Holly Street, Box C COPYEDITOR Nampa, Idaho 83686 SECTION EDITORS Aubrie Scott 208-467-8656 Trevan Hauck \ News [email protected] Aimee Niles | Opinion BUSINESS Andrea Hall \ Campus Tony Napier The opinions expressed Life Taylor Hauck in this newspaper do not Derek DeRooy \ Sports necessarily reflect those of Rachael Finch \ Arts & the staff, student life, the Entertainment PHOTOGRAPHY faculty or administration Robin McConkey of Northwest Nazarene University Party squabbles won’t elect the next president Cooperation is the key to victory

I t has been nothing sort divided then ever before.to unite firmly enough to of a circus watching the Perhaps this is due to the fact combat the Democratic Republican primaries get that it has been eight years nominee? underway this year. With since Republicans have had While conventional wis­ all of the candidates taking the opportunity to engage dom says that even if the turns at winning states, in selecting a presidential republicans miss the field goal with four seconds to go, democrats will still THE RI throw away the game in an over-time interception pass, the current party situation BYTREVAN HAU should still give rise to con­ cern. These facts should be Jesus didn’t teach civil disobedience more then enough to scare a The Civil Rights Movement used un biblical tacticsconservatives have no clearrepresentative. Back in party that has a smaller na­ frontrunner. Major media 2000 Republicans only had tional base and has a current candidates such as Giuliani two really viable candidates president in office with one That puzzle piece began Mount, it is evident Jesus (R-NY) and Thompson to choose from, George W. of this century’s lowest ap­ w,hat justice is there to fit into place as Rev. Law- wasn’t concerned with re­ (R-Tenn) have become Bush and John McCain. proval ratings. Citizens now in the world other than son explained that peace, a tributive justice at the hands major let downs in terms With three candidates fear the neo-con and if con­ the justice administered by lasting and genuine peace, of man, but with peace. Je­ of their performances thus already claiming wins and servatives cannot quite such God? James Lawsons visit could only be obtained sus was all for equality, but far. Other candidates who predictions pointing to a fears by showing strength to our campus has forced through justice. However, the way the Civil Rights where originally pegged as fourth in Florida (Giuliani) through new leadership and me to consider this ques­ biblical justice seems to Movement obtained it was underdogs, such as Mike Republicans are getting direction, the GOP is going tion in light of the ministry be the pursuit of God, not not in mne with what the Huckabee (R-Ark), have mired with all the options. to be hard to sell. of Christ and what a Chris- man. In a very practical way. Bible attributes to Jesus’ smashed all predictions and This is very dangerous come What we are lacking in humanity’s teaching. become viable contenders. post season election time. this primary election is a pursuit of Jesus taught that we What we can see with all If it comes down to just leader that has the ability to “justice” should “kill em’ with kind­ of the different winners so a few delegates between bring the party together and T O m i : has caused ness” not by using financial far (lowa-Huckabee, N.H./ candidates, will a party create an organization that suffering or social weapons. In es­ S.C.-McCain, Mich./ that has seen its members caa_staad up 4Q,whocaK*^> and death. sence, civil disobedience is Nevada/Wyo.—Romney) is supporting contenders all the Democrats throw at us BY T o n y NAPIER f The em- in direct contradiction to that conservatives are more over the gamut, be able come November. phasis on the Sermon on the Mount. justice in Let me be perfectly clear Guest Column tian’s role should be. As the the Civil Rights Movement before I continue. Jesus’ Beloved Community week brought the end to social biblical teachings are that For a rhyme or for a reason? began it was set in my mind and economic slavery in of equality which falls in that the word “Christian” many Southern states; finally line exactly with the Civil by LUCAS ROEBUCK was synonymous with jus­ African Americans obtained Rights Movement, however, The Wife Don’t let the troops tice; and it is a Christian’s justice and equality, at least the means in which that Politics are often entire­ Clinton made a run for roam. responsibility to sue for by law. So the teachings of equality was obtained was ly too serious. Sometimes, the White House justice in all corners of the We best bring them Jesus fits in with the Civil not biblical. the best solution to contro­ world. (Though Republicans home” Being a Christian versy is a clever limerick. hated the slick louse ) However, in the Sermon But he buried his head in has never been The General But Democrats sang on the Mount- Matthew the sand about causing oth­ There once was a general amen 5:38, Jesus tells the crowd The Architect ers ’ suffering to named Petraeus To have Clinton again that the old law of eye for an The lefties hated Karl the obtain some af­ Who Moveon. org said Till they found it wasn’t eye is no longer applicable adviser firmation of one’s betrayed us But the Surge Bill, but his spouse. to their life. Instead a fol­ The Democrats prayed God given value.was a hit (Even Reid must The Mormon lower of Jesus must submit he’d expire It is always about admit) There once was a candi­ to their enemy and when They called for him to be loving your neigh­ In Baghdad some Iraqis date named Mitt they ask for one article of jailed bors and in no way now praise us In Massachusetts his flips clothing to give them two. But Rove, he prevailed causing them pain A Funny Name were a hit He ends in verse 42 by in­ And went back to Texas or suffering. There once was a candi­ But he believed some structing to the crowd to retired That is what is date named Obama strange things not deny anyone that which Aliens for Kucinich so amazing about Who spoke with much About the Savior and they wish to borrow. The There once was a con­ Rev. Lawson addressed the Nampa being a Chris­ passion and drama King message delivered by Christ gressman from Ohio communityon January 16 in the tian, that we can But he was destined Which caused some be­ Who said he had seen a that day is the embodiment Brandt Center (Photo by Trevan change the world to lose The people were lievers to split of His movement of serv- Hauck). UFO without subver­ confused A $ 400 Haircut enthood and submission. Even if he could court sion or force Because his name sound­ There once was a lawyer It seems that Jesus is a The Martian support Rights Movement— right? but by simply loving our ed just like Osama name Johnny His presidential hope is a pacifist and that our charge I can’t believe that Jesus neighbors and offering up Poor Preacher Who had better hair than no go as Christians is to be meek would preach that kind of our grievances and praises There once was a preacher Giuliani and humble and boldm worldly resistance against an to God. This is what the called Huck ■ He tried to soar all that we say and doin oppressor. Jesus was a man new covenant demands ofWhose campaign had On the votes of the poor spite of persecution. Even Lucas Roebuck is a journal­ of conflict, evidenced by his Christians. Whether or not nary a buck But they just laughed at ism professor at N N U This though this concept was behavior in the Temple with this kind of theology is ap­ He won the home state his salon spree embedded in my theology, column originally appeared the money changers. Con­ plicable today with the cur­ of corn The Isolationist in the Northwest Arkansas it didn’t seem to fit. I was flict was not foreign to him, rent situation and evil in the But now he’s forlorn Ron Paul thought it Times missing something funda­ but it wasn’t something he world is a matter of personal In New Hampshire his would be grand mental that put the pieces taught as a way of life. belief. I tend to trust my Bi­ campaign got stuck To start a revolution in together. In the Sermon on the ble and its wisdom. the land 6 CAMPUS LIFE JANUARY 23, 2008 NNU professor produces film ‘Coyote County Loser* Lucas Roebuck and his twin brother, who tag teamed the writing the screenplay

by IAN BAUDER as their friend Rob Bethke worked the story out, which Many know Lucas Roe­ they took to a screenwriter buck as the new journalism to “sew together.” professor on campus. But “The story is the tradi­ few know that he is also tional battle of the sexes currently pursuing a life in with a twist,” Said Roebuck. cinema. “Two rival talk show hosts Roebuck has, for the past at a desert tadio station have yeat, been involved withdiffetent views on love. To “Coyote County Loser” an see who really knows best, independent film currently they launch a contest to try under production that Roe­ to help the biggest loser in buck’s twin brother Jacob is find love.” producing. Roebuck said that the Roebuck says that the inspiration from the movie project started “six ot seven came from “that string of years ago” as a one-act play. broken hearts I left along The play only saw one pro­ my journey.” However he duction, but the idea livedadded that he was, “Just Above: Beau Clark and Nikki Boyer piay Jack Proctor and Dr. Lauren Hartford, two competing radio hosts in "Coyote on inside the head of Roe­ kidding.” County Loser."Top right: Frederic Doss, Nikki Boyer, Beau Clark and NNU professor Lucas Roebuck. Bottom right: Bill buck and his brother. Roebuck says that his Hartman, with producers Jacob Roebuck (on the camera) and Rob Bothke (photos courtesy Lucas Roebuck). “We always thought the brother went into the play would be a good con­ movie business because he for Christ by transforming a lot of hurt and frustration “Coyote County Loser” You can see a “first look” cept for a movie,” said Roe­ was inspired by his faith to the culture,” said Roebuck. in people they have minis- is currently in post-pro- of the film at www.coyote- buck. “But obviously it took provide a positive example “His wife has a career in . tered to because of a misun- duction. Roebuck and his countyloser.com. us a while to get to it.” Roe­ for others. “I think his call­ family and social services, derstanding of the nature of brother hope to have the buck and his brother, as well ing is to impact the world and she and Jacob have seen love.” film finished by late spring. Coffee and art at Flying M

by ANDREA HALL the Studio Ptactice and Cti- exhibit their work as a part tique class will be featured of the class. The Flying M Coffee Ga­ in the coffee shop. Profes­ Works of interest include rage in downtown Nampa sor Amanda Hamilton, juniot Rhonda Chase’s en­ lets local attists and musi­ the head of the art depart­ larged drawings inspired cians use theit store to dis­ ment, is the mastermind by Goya, and screenprinted play their talents monthly. behind this collaboration; shirts designed by senior This month, students from she requires her students to Mike Bartlett. Korean students arrive on campus

by DARBY MONTGOMERY the KNU boys are already to provide a Christian edu­ very familiar with Nampa’s cation environment. Stu­ Last semestet students Wal-Mart and all were pres­ dents studying abroad can Renaissance men and women from NNU studied abroad ent for Underground at the choose between two divi­ at Korean Nazarene Uni­ Brick House last Thursday. sions and four departments gather for Valentine’s banquet versity (JCNU), one of the Part of the experience of from which to take courses 57 Nazarene Universities in studying abroad is not only from: Computer Science, by ANDREA HALL see some great posters and be at every place setting. the world. This semester we the classes, but the involve­Theology, English, Reha­ invitations to go with it. Royal ladies will not have to have the privilege of hosting ment in and undetstandingbilitation, Education of This year’s Valentine’s SGA Publicity Director Pe­ worry about mussing their 15 KNU students and Pro­ of the culture. Although Children, and Music. These Banquet is expected to be ter Johnson is already work­ fine garb when their food fessor Kim Jae Hwan here N N U is smaller than KNU’s classes are transferable back both new and exciting, due ing on the invitations, shefalls off their dainty eating on our campus. student body of 5,000, stu­ and forth between Naza­ to plans being made by SGA added. knives. Seven out of the 15 stu­ dents say it is not too much rene universities as N N U is Social VP Lacey Smith and Since the theme encom­ The dinner will be ac­ dents are business majors. of a cultute shock because affiliated with the Council her social board. passes medieval times and companied by some form Because of the language weather, technology and the for Christian Colleges and Smith stated in an inter­ the Renaissance, Smith is of theater performance. difference, a professor from way classes are taught is very Universities. view that the plans for the hoping that opens lots of Establishments such as the KNU has accompanied the similar. A noted diffetence This council works to­ banquet are well underway. options for party-goers who Royal Dumpe Dinner The­ student exchange program. was the ftiendliness and gether to provide opportu­ The event is scheduled for like to dress in costume. She ater in St. Louis have made When NNU students stud­ comfortableness of NNU’s nities for students in variousFebruary 8 from 7 to 9 is making het plans for the this- type of dining experi­ ied in Korea, professor Karen campus; students say hi and countries around the wotld p.m. at Brick Bistro 29 in food and entertainment toence fun for even the most Jones taught them, accom­ converse with each other in to study abroad. Students Nampa. The Bistro is locat­ reflect a middle-class/low modern New World diners. panied by KNU’s Professot the halls. Outside of classes, are often eligible to remain ed in the historic Masonic royalty setting. “Nothing Smith said that she thought Hwan. Now Hwan is teach­ KNU students are planning enrolled in their home uni­Events Center on Eleventhtoo fancy, but I don’t want about hiring a jousting team ing at NNU. Both profes­ trips throughout the west­ versity so as to maintain fi­ Avenue. us to just be eating mashed for the entertainment, but sors, along with N N U stu­ ern U.S. including Seattle nancial aid. This exchange is The theme for this year potatoes either,” she joked. that she will most likely hire dents who attended KNU and San Francisco. the fitst for KNU and NNU is Medieval Renaissance. Traditional medieval a more traditional theater in the fall, ate helping to KNU is a four year uni­ but student exchanges ate Smith said that she is really dining practices are not group. acclimate the students to versity in Chonan City, expected to continue in the excited for this theme, and expected to be followed: a “It’s going to be fun,” Nampa. It is rumored that South Kotea. Its mission is years to come. that students can expect to full set of silverware should Smith said. JANUARY 23, 2003 CAMPUS LIFE 7

Lawson advocates nonviolent civil rights education Canadian football

a good job, it’s gonna simply because that’s the champs will be featured have national and inter­way it was, we were col­ national implications.” leagues and friends.” speakers for Winter It was Martin Lu­ Today Rev. Lawson lives ther King Jr. who urged in Nashville, Tennessee Lawson to drop what with his wife and contin­ Awakening 2008 he was doing and come ues to speak out around work in the south to the country about non­ byAIMEE NILES Winter Awakening and utilize his experience violence and its uses in the Carroll says each one makes with non-violent actionworld against oppression. Winter Awakening will the event their own. in December of 1957, “I have never had doubts be happening on January This year, Carroll has a year after Lawson had about the efficacy of non­ 30, February 1 and 2. Cam­ changed the event slightly Dr. Shaw shaking hands with Reverend James Lawson returned from mission violence,” said Lawson. pus Ministries Coordinator by bringing two speakers in­ (photo byTrevan Hauck). work in India. Working “Gandhi said that non­ Amy Carroll is bringing stead of one and having the in the south and within violence was the best-kept brothers John and Guy Ear­ focus on awakening. Carroll byTREVAN HAUCK could not ignore. the movement brought secret of human history, le to NNU as the featured says in the past, speakers Lawson was invited to Lawson into close contact because what was written speakers this year. The Earle have focused on searching. The courage to stand up speak at Northwest Naza- with King. “I found him about is the wars. There is brothers are former NFL This year she wants to fo­ for yourself and your fel­ rene University during a warm, loving, brother, a fairly large literature of and Canadian Football cus on awakening students low man in any instance is the “Beloved Community friend [and] colleague. I non-violent episodes, and League (CFL) members and spiritually. hard to find. Most of us in Week”, an annual event learned in my association now, this literature is grow­ both played in CFL cham­ Winter Awakening will this day and age are seldom that was created several with him that he loved to ing because we had the pionship games. begin on Wednesday with afforded the opportunity years ago to educate stu­ play. He loved to play foot­ civil rights movement from Carroll met the brothers the Earles speaking in chapel to do so. Reverend James dents about civil rights by ball, basketball, swim and a non-violent perspective, at a Fellowship of Christian and Time Out. During the Lawson was given the op­ bringing key speakers and he was a good athlete... then you had major non­ Athletes (FCA) camp three blocked period on Thurs­ portunity in the 1950s and advocates to campus. you bounce against him violent movements in the summers ago and has since day, the brothers will again 60s and he took advantage When asked to com­ you feel muscle.” Philippians, in Poland, in built a relationship with address the student body. of it. ment on whether or not Lawson said about King Chile, in East Germany, them. Carroll hopes that The final messages will hap­ Lawson was a key figure he was prepared for the that “I took him for grant­ in Romania ... There have their athletic experiences as pen on Friday during chapel in the civil rights move­ national attention his ef­ ed for so much, you know, been all kinds of campaigns well as their ministerial ex­ and on Friday night with a ment, known for his expe­ forts received, Lawson said and I regret some of the in the 20 century and those perience will connect with send off concert featuring rience in the art of non-vi­“strategy should be locally ways I took him for grant­ campaigns are increasingly students. the band The Send. olent resistance. His work devised and if you’ve doneed. I took him for granted being studied.” Winter Awakening is a “No matter what you’re began in Nashville Tenn. time of spiritual renewal looking for, or where you’re in the late 1950s by orga­ and soul searching. Car- at, you’ll get something out nizing a set of workshops roll says this is the time for of coming [to Winter Awak­ kittled at desegregating the students to really find out ening]” Carroll says. “I don’t city through non-violent where they are spiritually. want to bribe or manipu­ techniques used by Gandhi, Each year’s Campus Min­ late, but come with an open specifically the sit in. Law- istry Coordinator has the heart and an open mind.” son trained his students to responsibility of planning prepare themselves for all sorts of violence, physical and verbal. Ultimately, the non-violent tactics worked. Nashville began to deseg­ regate, something that the rest of the segregated US Dr. Shaw, Tony Napier, Reverend Lawson, Dr. Esh and Dr. Gismondi took a stroll through campus before Thursday's chapel (photo byTrevan Hauck). Wednesday, January 25 9.00 p.m: Time Out w ith M a tt Payton Sundance 10:00 p.m; WNL (in th e Perk)

con tin ued from fron t page Thursday January 24 in various theaters lend their expertise. cars, and free t-shirts are Last day to add a sem ester or a quad throughout each day. This festival is a chance incorporated into this ex­ class w ith a fee. Everyday, students for films to gain exposure citing festival. A photo have the opportunity to larger companies. Many scavenger hunt around Friday January 25 to view a wide variety films are submitted and town, hosted by Hewlett- 5.00 p.m; Poise Philharmonic (in of independent films only a handful of those Packard, yields prizes in­ Swayne Auditorium) ranging from anima­ chosen to be shown at the clude printers, cameras and tion, to short films, festival. It is not only an other cool stuff. to documentaries and honor but a great oppor­ HU foreign films. A ques- tunity for these films and tion/answer session their producers. Films such follows the viewing as Garden State, Napoleon of each film. Students Dynamite, and Hustle & and other guests have Flow have been a part of A shot from Sundance 2007 at the Egyptian Theatre (photo the chance to ask the Sundance Festival. The from wikimedia.org). whatever questions festival is where smaller they may have about films are sold in hopes of transformed to accommo­ the films. In the eve­ becoming hits on the big date this festival. Streets ning, students have the ad­screen. are lined with booths and ditional privilege to com­ Along with seeing films people. The box office is pare and contrast the films there are various other ac­ the busiest place, facili­ along with their professor. tivities that are a part of tating the sale of tickets In past years film experts this movie marathon. Con­ to the many films shown have joined as guests to certs, parties, test-driving 8 SPORTS JANUARY 23,2008 New York Giants upset Packers in overtime win Inconsistency ends for Eli Manning; continues for veteran Brett Favre

by AMBER FORD yard reception that brought The third quarter came to a Tynes hooked the kick mis­ yard kick to end the game the Super Bowl. The Giants a touchdown to pull the close with the Giants in the erably, bringing the game 23-20, earning Manning controlled the clock with The underdog New York Pack ahead 7-6. Before the lead 20-17. into overtime. and his crew a ticket to Su­ 40 minutes of possession Giants defeated the Green half was over, the Packers The fourth quarter The Packers won the per Bowl XLII. compared to the Packers’ 22 Bay Packers 23-20 in over­ had put up a field goal, end­ came down to the wire coin toss and received the The game was anoth­ minutes, driving down the time to clinch the NFC ing the first half with a score when Packers kicker Ma­ ball. On the second play of er mind-boggler, as Favre Packers’ momentum. The championship Sunday, earn­ of 10-6. son Crosby landed a field the drive, Fav« threw anmade all the mistakes he Giants also finished on top ing a ticket to the Super The third quarter end­ goal with four minutes left interception to Corey Web­ had managed to avoid thiswith 380 total yards with Bowl XLII against the New ed in two touchdowns for in the game to tie things ster, giving the Giants an­ past season. It also served as the Packers only earning England Patriots. the Giants, witR quarter­ up 20-20. The Giants got other chance at the victory. a sign of hope for Eli Man­ 264 yards. The Giants struck first back Eli Manning handing the ball back and brought It took four plays for the ning, who has been criti­ Super Bowl XLII will air with two field goals in the the ball off to Brandon Ja­ themselves to the 36 yard Giants to make it to the 47 cized throughout his career on Feb. 3 in Glendale, Ariz. first half to bring them cobs and Ahmad Bradshaw line with four seconds to yard line. On fourth down, for his inconsistency. Fourth year quarterback ahead 6-0. In the second to run it in. Favre was able go. Their kicker, Lawrence the Giants decided to bring The Giants became the Manning will go up against quarter. Packer Brett Favre to connect with Donald Tynes, had missed one 43 out Tynes for one last shot. first NFC team to ever win veteran Tom Brady’s Patri­ connected with wide receiv­Lee for a 12 yard pass and yard field goal earlier in the After missing the last two three road games in the ots to try and bring down er Donald Driver for a 90- a second touchdown pass. game. With 36 yards to go. kicks, Tynes landed the 47 post season to advance to the Patriot’s 18-0 season. Patriots first team ever to 18-0; reach fourth Super Bowl in seven years

by DEREK DE ROOY touchdown, and the Char­ End Antonio Gates needed gers never figured out how to take time off from the Its been a long, hard to slow him down. Maron­ game, and only managed 2 road, and the country has ey had 113 of his rushing catches for 17 yards. Most watched all season to see yards in the second half, importantly, 2006 MVP how the story turns out. and became the first Patri­ LaDainian Tomlinson car­ One more game, and we’ll ot to record back-to-back ried twice for 5 yards, and be able to tell. 100-yard postseason games caught one pass before hit­ The Patriots squeaked since 1985. ting the bench for the rest out win no. 18 against the Meanwhile, New Eng­ of the night. “From get­ Chargers on Sunday by a land’s defense seemed to ting it (MCL) reinjured score of 21-12, on a night be hanging on by a thread. the first play, I just knew I where Tom Brady and Ran­ At times, the Chargers’ of­ didn’t have it,” Tomlinson dy Moss weren’t themselves. fense picked apart the Pa­ said. “I’m kind of at a loss New York's Brandon Jacobs breaks a tackle from Green Bay's Charles Woodson during the But while the two re- triots, finding big holes in for words.” NFC championship game Sunday. The Giants are the first NFC team to win three straight cord-setting individualsthe secondary, and only al­ The Patriots will be playoff games on the road. Their Super Bowl berth will feature Eli Manning, younger played some of their poor­ lowing a single sack. heading back to the Su­ brother of Peyton, (photo by the Associated Press). est football of the season, a San Diego, plagued by per Bowl for the first time few other characters bailed injuries on offense, couldn’t since defeating Philadel­ them out as a team. But take advantage of New phia in SB XXXIX. They then, the Patriots are the England’s spotty defense. will face the New York Gi­ first to come to mind when Quarterback Philip Rivers ants, who they beat 38-35 the word “team” is spoken. stuck it out through the in a close Week 17 match­ Laurence Maroney night, completed 19-of-37 up. They have knocked the made run after run, accu­ passes, and hurt his team’s Chargers out of the play­ mulating 122 yards and a chances with 2 IN T’s. Tight offs two years in a row. Recent Scores:

Men’s Basketball, vs. SPU, 1/19, W 87-72

W omen’s Basketball, at CWU, 1/17, 107-76

Women’s Basketball, at WWU, W 69-53

Upcoming Schedule:

Women’s Basketball, vs. Seattle University, 1/24, 5:30p.m.

Men’s Basketball, vs. Saint Martin’s, 1/24, 7:30

Men’s Basketbaii, vs. WOU, 1/26, 2p.m.

Men’s Baseball, vs. BSU, 1/26, 2 p.m.

Women’s Basketball, vs. MSU Billings, 1/26, 5 p.m.

Track & Field, Blue and Orange Classic, 1/26, 9 a.m. JANUARY 23,2003 SPORTS 9 Loss of Bobby Fischer, American Lady Crusaders win on the road

Hero and Critic By DARBY MONTGOMERY score to 27-23, NNU. 37 percent from the field. N N U ’s Janee Olds scored The 3-point shooting was He fought in the Cold in which he participated. forfeited the match, but It was a stunning 69-53 a team-high 17 points, go­ only slightly better, at 41 War, like so many Ameri­ There was a paranoia Spassky wanted to see who victory for Northwest Naz- ing 5 of 9 from beyond the percent. cans did in those days. He and a ridgidity to Fischer, was truly the better play­ arene’s Women’s Basketball arc and hitting five three- The Vikings, a GNAC rose through the ranks, however. He was hard to er. While the world wait­ last Saturday against West­ pointers. Brittany Roggen- rival, are now 4-13 overall raised the stakes, and was negotiate a set match with, ed, the two masters played ern Washington, bringing kamp was second in scoring and 0-5 in the GNAC. always outnumbered by and he continually protest­ in a back room. Fischer their record to 11-4 overall with 15. Earlier, on Thursday, other players who were his ed changes in time, place, emerged as the winner, hav­ and 4-2 in the Great North­ The Crusaders opened N N U ’s women set a team and spectating. Having toing beaten the best Russian west Athletic Conference. the second half with a 12-0 scoring record with 107 play early in the morning chess players in a game they In the first 15 minutes run to take a 30-23 lead points against Central Wash­ t S i i i i i i i bothered him, and he de­ had dominated for the past N N U trailed the Vikings with under 15 minutes to ington University. They won layed matches for religious 25 years. 8-2. W W U’s forward Claire go. NNU’s lead jumped to the game, 107-76. Sabbaths. Fischer was challenged Pallansch scored 6 of the 8 25 with two minutes to go, The lady Crusaders re­ In 1972, Fischer played by Anatoly Karpov for the points. This lead proved to as the Crusaders sat com­ turn home to host Seattle for the World Chess Cham­ World Chess Champion­ be false hope for the Vi­ fortably at 68-43. Western University on Thursday at pionship. He had recendy ship in 1975, but because kings. The Crusaders came made a 10-1 run, but it 5:30 p.m., and Montana defeated Tigran Petrosian one of Fischer’s 64 condi­ back with a 13-2 run late wasn’t enough. State University Billings on and Mark Taimanov, both tions was not met, he relin­ in the first half to bring the N N U shot poorly, at Saturday at 5:00 p.m. DEREK DEROOY Russians. He would be quished his title to Karpov. challenging another Rus­ Fischer, always a bit of a sian, Boris Spassky. hermit, went into hiding for WSU basketball hitting rare stride friends andour enemies. There were of course almost 20 years, only com­ He played the game by his scheduling conflicts. Fis­ ing out for a rematch with BY DEREK DEROOY is the team’s best start since ast/game). Low can shoot the tides, and his victory overcher wanted to play in Yu­ Spassky in 1992 (Fischer 1948-1949, when the Cou­ lights out, leading the team the USSR is only outshone goslavia, while Spassky pre­ defeated Spassky again). In their best start in years, gars started 18-1. WSU with 14 pts./game. Both by the Space Race and the ferred Iceland. Fischer also He would pop up from the WSU Cougars Men’s currendy fields the nation’s players even made a 12-man “Miracle on Ice.” demanded the purse be time to time, often to crit­ Basketball team is roaring. best defense, holding op­ roster for this past summer’s Bobby Fischer, the doubled to $250,000. icize America or to make They hold a 16-1 record, in­ posing teams to 52 points/ Pan-Am games, edging a lot greatest chess player in The match was to be Anti-Semitic remarks (al­ cluding a 4-1 Pac-10 confer­ game. They held Gonzaga of Al-Americans and future U.S. history, died of kid­ though his mother was Jew­ ence record, with their one to 47 points in Spokane, NBA stars. ney failure last Thursday, at ish). While held in a Japa­ loss coming against UCLA where only one other team The team is old, yes. This the age of 64. nese airport with an expired Meanwhile, they’ve surpassed has beaten Gonzaga in the is their time to shine, if they Fischer became a Na­ American passport in 2005, UW as the best college bas­ last four years. It was WSU’s are to shine at all. But they tional Master at age 12, at he requested and was grant­ ketball team in the state for first road win against Gon- are beginning to shine. that time a record. He won ed citizenship in Iceland, the first time in years. z ^ a since 1985. They have A Cougars, they don’t the U.S. Junior Champion­ where he lived his last days. Led by athletic guards beaten USC and UCLA in get a lot of respect. Being: ranked in the AP top 10 to ship at the age of 13, and Like so many of the “ge­ Derrick Low and Kyle Weav­ recent years, and a 2005 win U.S. Open Championship nius” minds in our world, er, WSU has the country’s against Aizona snapped a start the season was certainly at 14 (both records still we don’t always under­ best defense. Junior center 38-game losing streak. a surprise to most onlook­ Bobby Fischer, the chess stand). When he was only stand the method to their A on Baynes is starting this A o n Baynes, the junior ers, and it was thought to be master (photo from AP). 15, he became an Interna­ madness. We have lost an season and has made major center, has been imperative undeserved by the rest of the country. But with only a loss tional Master. covered by worldwide me­ icon of our past, a hero of contributions underneath. to the Cougars’ success. At to UCLA (16-2, 4-1 Pac- His play was brilliant, dia, but the cameras both­ our country, and though He is being helped inside by 6-10 and 270 pounds, he 10), WSU has a share of the and would guide him to ered Fischer, who lost the the world has moved on, senior Robbie Cowgill and is one of the hipest players victory in each of the eight first game and forfeited the Bobby Fischer can never be junior Daven Harmeling. in college basketball. Baynes Pac-10 lead. U.S. Chess Championships second. Fischer would have replaced. Dick and Tony Bennett, has litde trouble against any When asked how they are father and son, have coachedteam WSU has played or will doing it, most players on the Cougar Men’s Basketball play (save UCLA), averaging team will reply that it comes B eech since 2003. Dick left the 12 points and 6 rebounds in down to practice and effort. continued from page one team to his son after 2005- only 23 minutes. Said Low, “No one knows 2006, and Tony hasn’t dis­ Low and Weaver form a who we are. Everyone al­ Parnell scored three straight and a season low of eight men. The Crusaders will be appointed in this past one perfect tandem of guards. ways is, ‘Look at them, who 3-pointers that put NN U turn-overs, compared with back at home on January and a half years. WSU has Weaver distributes as well as are these guys, they’re not ahead by ten with five min­ SPU’s 29 rebounds and 12 24 and 26 against GNAC been rebuilding, and is do­could be expected, slashes to too good.’” Cowgill added, utes left in the second half mrn-overs. Students, fac­ schools St. Martin’s Univer­ ing things that haven’t been the hoop, and is an impres­ “We’re going to have to le­ The Crusaders finished ulty and the community sity and Western Oregon done in years. sive rebounder for a guard gitimize where we’re at pret­ the game with 38 rebounds all came out to support our University. Most importantly, this (11 pts/game, 4 reb/game, 4 ty much every day,”

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by RACHAEL FINCH

Queens of the Stone Age is a powerful force in the alternative rock scene, and one that consistently releases solid, unique al­ bums for their listeners. However, the band’s com­ position has undergone numerous changes since their self titled release in Students Anthony Haskett and Dana Luhn survey Anderson's work in her exhibition 1998. QOTSA has included a revolving door of musicians over "Shades" featured in Friesen galleries until February 1 (photo by Robin McConkey). the year. (Photo by commons.wikimedia.org). Queens is focused around front man Josh ‘Shades’ featured in Friesen galleries Homme. Homme is the were bought in to fill his and Alain Johannes. When only member who has place. Band members kept 2007’s Era Vulgaris was re­ by IAN BAUDER of four layers a piece” said Sophomore Chris Van- been with the band from shuffling, leaving Homme leased, the band had guest Anderson. She then cuts out Stone said that the exhibit the beginning, and he has and Oliveri as the only appearances from various “Shades,” an art exhibi­ the layered pieces into the sil­ is “Different than I’ve ever worked with a revolving two constants on the third musicians. tion by Jennifer D. Ander­ houettes. The pieces are then seen.” He described the pieces door of other artists, all album. Dave Grohl, front From the beginning of son opened on Thursday in mounted about a foot from as “eerie” saying that: “It kind pulled into the ranks of man for the Foo Fighters the band’s career, Homme the Friesen Galleries. the wall, so that the shadows of freaks me out a litde.” Queens of the Stone Age. and previous drummer has been the constant cre­ The exhibit, which will be of the silhouettes are visible Anderson’s main interest The band began with for Nirvana, temporar­ ative driving force. The there till February 1, consists on the wall. “Shadows are a is the body and people’s con­ Homme, who worked ily joined on for the third group’s music has matured, of silhouettes cut out of lay­ metaphor for human life,” ceptions with the body. “On with a variety of artists album. Songs for the D eaf but despite the ever chang­ ered paper, and hung so that said Anderson. a very broad way, my inspira­ before bringing Alfredo and stayed to tour for the ing members of the band, the light allows you to see “It suggests that we are a tion is human life.” Her past Hernandez on board for album. Mark Lanegan, ex­ they have never failed to all layers at once. It’s a tech­ physical body, but that we work has included “What I’m the self titled LP. Soon af­ vocalist for the Screaming have a signature sound. nique that Anderson calls are more than our bodies,” Made Of,” a grouping of 100 ter, Nick Oliveri and Dave Trees, and Troy Van Leeu- Perhaps the unique “ethereal.” said Anderson. “It’s all about eleven inch human figures, Catching joined the group. wen, keyboardist and gui­ sound of the band can Anderson collects digital layering... images, symbols, and “Within Without,” a Hommes, Hernandez, and tarist for A Perfect Circle, be attributed to the vast images on her computer from memory, experience.” instillation that is comprised Oliveri had previously also joined the band for numbet of musicians who a variety of sources, such as She said that the silhou­ of disembodied heads over been members of Kyuss, the tour. have been a part of the antique medical journals. She ettes are made up in part artificial human-like skins. a group that disbanded in The band line-up was group’s history. Most of then prints the images onto of people she knows and “I’m interested in the way 1995. different once more for rhe the musicians have been pieces of Japanese paper that in part from photos taken our memories, and mind and By the time Queens re­ Lullabies to Paralyze release members of other bands she describes as “whisper. by pseudo-scientists who physical soul come together,” leased their second album. in 2005. Only Homme, from a variety of genres. thin.” When she has gath­ thought they could discover said Anderson. “With out Rated R, Hernandez was Lanegan, and Van Leeu- The influinces of grunge ered enough pieces, she glues common body feamres in our physical being, who are gone, and Gene Trout­ wen remained, with the rock, metal, prog rock, several together. “An averagecriminals. wer man and Nicky Lucero addition of Joey Castillo and much more. 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Twenty-seven times a ^5*1 ''Morrison pays tribute to her both her bridesmaid, never a bore literary contemporaries andfavorite

by RACHAEL FINCH special day. She’s even had This movie sticks to a tra­ classics. twenty-seven oppormnities to ditional chick flick formula. “27 Dresses”, starring Kather­ work out the kinks by plan­ The main character, due to her ine Hei^ (Grey’s Anatomy) and ning other people’s weddings. own shyness, hides her feeling Look for these book releases, com- James Marsden (X-Men), is a However, Jane’s hopes are from her love interest. She then charming and classic romantic foiled when her boss (Ed­ loses him to someone else, and ing in 2008 comedy. Unrequited love, sister­ ward Burns), whom she se- in the process of recovery finds ly affection, and the stru^e for credy loves, falls in love with herself and finds a new love in­by ALU SCHISLER An Autobiography”, also James Patterson. Patterson identity ate all encountered as her litde sister Tess (Malin terest. For fens of the plain, un­ by Bhutto, released in tells the story of a lonely- Jane (Heigl) stru^es to take Akerman). Jane is fotted decide tainted, untwisted chick flick, One of my (often unre­ April. young-girl-with-an- this is a great film. However, for alized) goals at the begin­ Also in April, Nobel imaginary-friend turned those who desire a litde more ning of each new year is Laureate for Literature and lonely-thirty-something- creativity, this film may not hit to read more. Perhaps you Pulitzer Prize winner Toni executive who, as an adult, the spot. share this ambition or you Morrison’s “What Moves at meets a man remarkably While the movie is full of just want to know what the Margin: Selected Nonfic­ like her childhood light hearted comedy, it is literary circles will be dis­ tion” hits the shelves. The invisible friend. also frustrating to watch the cussing this year. author of “Song o f Solo- The editorial review relationship between Jane and Here are a few upcoming monl' “Jazz7 “Beloved” andreads, “‘Sundays at Tiffany’s’ her younger sister Tess. Tess is books from various genres others reveals a factual ac­ is a love story with an ir­ the stereotypical self-absorbed, that I’m excited about. count of her inspirations resistible twist, a novel materialistic younger sibling, For fans of nonfiction. and trials. about the child inside all while Jane is the ever caring, Not quite autobio­ of us-and the boundary­ passive older sister. Tess’ char­ graphical, Morrison pays crossing power of love.” acter is classically overacted, tribute to her both her lit­ For the reader interested and not entirely believable. erary contemporaries and in history, especially reli­ Tess isn’t the only overly ste­ favorite classics. According gious history, try a rede­ reotypical charaaer. Lovable to poet Aberihani. readers signed reprint of Hudson and charming as he is, Kevin should expect a “valuable Taylor’s “Spiritual Secret” is the hopeless romantic turned treasury of reflections by by Howard and Geraldine bitter and cynical by his past the author on everything Taylor. Originally pub­ experiences. His heart of ice just from influential women in lished in 1955, the classic needs a litde thawing. her life to shared insights has proved inspirational for Overall, the film is very enjcty- on her novels.” many. Watch for the release of able. The scene diqjlaying the the late Benazir Bhutto's For fans of New York Written by Hudson Tay­ Katherine Heigl stars as Jane, an overly generous array of hideous bride’s maid’s new book (photo by com- Times bestselling author lor’s son and daughtct-ha- bridesmaid who can't say no (photo from commons. dresses is amusirg, and the mons.wikimedia.org) Jodi Picoult, the prolific law, this biography tells wikimedia.org). drunken bar-top sing-a-long to author’s “Change o f Heart” the remarkable story of care of her sister, her friends, between being the perfea brides­ “Bennie and The Jets” makes the and especially middle- hits shelves in March. Taylor’s missionary life in and generally everyone but maid, and doing something formovie. Those who wish for some eastern politics and for­ With a plot line similar China and, according to herself. herself variation, need not wareh this eign policy, watch for to that of Stephen King’s the editorial review, “This Jane gjves a new meaning A chance encounter be­ movie. Butifyoujust want that the late Benazir Bhutto’s “The Green M ile”, Picoult account of missionary to the phrase “ahs^ys a bride’s tween Jane and Kevin (Mars­reliable formula with a new “Reconciliation: Islam, tells a complex story of Hudson Taylor’s amazing maid, never a bride”. From a den), a cynical journalist, leads name, “27 Dresses” is worth Democracy, and the West” loss and salvation, love andlife has been a soul search­ young 3^ she was fascinated to comedy, deceit, and romance, trying on. coming out in February. revenge. Picoult’s already- ing inspiration to many.” with weddings, and had fabu­as Kevin attempts to make Jane Bhutto provides advicepublished “Nineteen Min­ Hopefully you’ll find lous dreams about her own his next big story. on the most functional utes” is available in paper­ something that interests relationship between the back in February. you. If none of these up­ ‘Musical’ American empire and the If you are looking for coming new releases are Continued from front page Middle East. Also watch a drama/mystery, try appealing, there are always for “Daughter of the East:“Sundays a t Tiffany’s” by the classics! between Nellie Forbush, a have featured in the past couple act. Hughes notes that re­ navy nurse and Emile De- of years, says Dr. Swanson. hearsal time is shorter than Becque a French planter, as Matt Johnson, who has most years and the musical well as the restlessness of performed in NNU’s Fid­ will be performed in just the sailors stationed on the dler on the Roof and The seven weeks! island. The musical features Music Man, says he “intends When asked why he to make it an enjoyable ex­ settled on South Pacific as coNCEun, such classics as ““Some En­ chanted Evening” and “Baliperience for the actors and this year’s spring musical. Ha’i.” the audience alike.” Dr. Swanson says, “South The musical also conveys Johnson is also excited Pacific is one of the clas­ a strong anti-bigotry mes­ about the Crusader Choir sic American musicals sage and themes concerning trip to Europe this May. that has been continu­ Jan. 27 The Big Easy Phil Vassar discrimination and racism, Profits from South Pacific ally performed for over 50 says Dr. Swanson. will help fund the trip. years—its message seems Jan. 31 Taco Bell Arena Rodney Carrington The twenty-six member Johnson says, “The more to be ageless.” Morrison Center Peter Pan cast features Kendra Hughes participation we have from Dr. Swanson says the NNU as the principle lead Nellie the community for South and Nampa communities are Feb. 1 Idaho Center Blue Man Group Forbush and Matt Johnson Pacific, the more Crusader excited for the performance, as the older, sophisticated Choir members will be able “I’ve had lots of positive Feb. 7 Morrison Center JefF Dunham Emile DeBecque. to participate in this once- comments in the commu­ Erik Valenti plays Billis, in-a-lifetime opportunity.” nity when asked what we’re Feb. 8 Civic Center Boise Baroque Orchestra the big-time-operator on Kendra Hughes, who doing this year.” Civic Center Brigadoon the Navy base, and Karissa played the lead Marian last Stay tuned for more infor­ Ellingson is Bloody Mary, year in NNU’s The Mu­ mation about tickets sales. the native entrepreneur. The sic Man, says she is especially Seating will be general medium-sized cast is small­ excited about a humorous admission in the Brandt er than what NNUs musicals scene featuring a vaudevilleCenter. 12 HUMOR JANUARY 23,2008

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