University's Student Newspaper 3, Issue 21 - Friday n April, 2003 Lend Your Ears to a Good Cause • Rebecca Barnes The concert was co-sponsored by Tri-Beta, Press Staff Writer The Society of Physics Students and the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations. All proceeds from f I Iwo blue-jean clad guys. Two acoustic gui- the event went to benefit the modernization of a tars. One 'night of great music. The much- health clinic in Limbe, Haiti. A hyped Storyhill folk duo played to a full house Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson Wednesday night. An attentive crowd in Viking Hall make up Storyhill. The stylings of the duo could welcomed the acoustic partnership. Over 200 at- perhaps be described as a smooth blend of Simon tended the show, a mix of students and non-North & Garfunkle, James Taylor and John Mayer. While Parkers. the vocals themselves were soothing and harmoni- "I really enjoyed their mellow sound," said ous, the duo accented their performance with gui- Aubrey Orat, "it reminded me of a male Indigo tar and the occasional harmonica accompaniment. Girls." The popularity of the duo was apparent from Cunningham and Hermanson are both natives the attendance and the receptive recognition of their of Montana. They attended St Olaf College in Min- set. Seth Awes described the set as, "Chillin' acous- nesota where they began their musical partnership tic stories from Storyhill." over a decade ago. Following college the duo em- Storyhill performed many songs off their new barked on a three-year grass roots tour, which sub- CD, Dovetail, including "Cupid's Dance" and sequently generated a fan base. Storyhill, formerly "Angle." This engagement at North Park was just known as Chris & Johnny, has released 11 CD's one stop of their two-week tour across the Midwest since it's debut CD in 1989. Both Cunningham and to promote Dovetail. Other planned stops include Hermanson have pursued solo careers as well. More Twin Cities, Fargo ND, Duluth MN, Decorah IA, information on Storyhill can be found at: and Madison WI. www.storyhill.com.

Photo courtesy Lindsey Post A week of worship North Park hosts Swedish Gospel Choir for rousing chapel, records services for first-ever worship CD

• Megan Gilmore way the core and defining pas- volved in expressing their "love of the worship experience on it will be exciting to be re- Press Layout Editor sion of students on this cam- for God and their passion to campus. For about six weeks corded with her band. "We're pus," Mark Olson, Dean of En- live a life of discipleship and planning and extra rehearsals going to have a tangible repre- Have you ever recorded a pro- rollment and Director of service." have been happening in prepa- sentation of what we've been fessional CD? Church Relations, said. The CD is being pro- ration for the recording ses- working on all year," she said. Not many North Park stu- Olson has been instru- duced as a collaboration be- sions. The project will serve dents could answer that ques- two main functions - an admis- tion affirmatively, but anyone sions tool and a way for stu- who is was in Chapel on Thurs- dents to carry their worship ex- day, or who attends College perience from this year with Life on Sunday, will soon be them. Primarily, it will be used able to be a part of the "yes" as a tool for prospective stu- group. dents to get a feel for the wor- This week North Park ship experience on campus if worship services are being au- they are not able to attend a ser- dio recorded as a part of the vice while here. It will also be first-ever North Park worship distributed at CHIC (a Cov- CD. According to Rich enant youth conference) this Johnson, University Ministries summer. Worship Coordinator, this "Not every student makes project is an exciting opportu- a campus visit before making a nity to give North Parkers, and decision, and many are not here others, their weekly worship when they can attend Chapel or experience to take with them. College Life," Olson said. During Thursday's "This CD will give such stu- Chapel service the Gospel dents a feel for the worship life Choir helped to lead the con- at North Park, something that I gregation in a worship celebra- think is a critical part of the tion that was recorded for this campus community. project. On Sunday evening Photo courtesy Paul Johnson "A North Park worship both College Life bands will The Swedish Gospel Choir led the congregation in worship during Tuesday's CD will be a great gift for pro- lead students in worship, and Chapel service. This service kicked off a sort of "Worship Celebration Week" spective students, and it will the audience will also be re- which will commence on Sunday night with the last recording session for help set us apart from other corded to give the CD the "live" the first-ever NPU worship CD. schools," Olson continued. "I feel. know of only one other college "We hope that both of mental in getting this project tween the Admissions Depart- Junior Natalie Rivera, that has done anything like this. these services are celebrations off the ground, along with the ment and University Minis- one of the worship leaders in- ... [It] has the potential to help of what" we've been experienc- University Ministries team and tries. A professional team of volved with this project, is very new students prepare to enter ing all year," Johnson said. the College Life worship producers and technicians are excited about the possible im- into the life of the campus." "I believe that the under- bands. Both he and Johnson being brought in to record and pact of the experience. Though In addition to being made graduate worship life at North stress that this is an opportunity master this production, so that it has been a lot of extra plan- Park expresses in a profound for the entire campus to be in- it will be a good representation ning and work, Rivera says that See "Worship," page 5 Page 2 North Park Friday, n April 2003 OPINION tfic COHC& Seeing through a dirty windshield • Jltron ZiTik everyday essentials. Nobody, little, private jokes and preju- ready filled with hardship. The when we fail not to simply say, across the world makes light of dices about cultures we really apostle Paul says it best in Ro- "You don't like it?" "Too bad." r • Tie leaderiif the loss of innocent lives on 9- have no clue about. mans 12:19-21. So what can I do to help or to a ful nation 11-01. However, there are Terrorist acts such as 911 |l)Do not take revenge, my pursue the best possible solu- JL so much about all of the those who argue that just be- and the new dangers we now friends, but leave room for tions to all of these problems? great advances the United cause it happened to United face shouldn't merely be wake God's wrath, for it is written: To the best of my abilities, I States has made over the last States citizens on their own up calls for our national secu- "It is mine to avenge; I will re- believe that I can strive to open year in the war on terrorism and soil, that these deaths are more rity and a time for Americans pay, says the Lord. 20On the my eyes to be more aware of on how much our country has important than the millions of to feel a sense of camaraderie contrary: "If your enemy is and understand the rest of the bonded together in wake of hor- people who have died and are as we heal and rebuild what hungry, feed him; if he is world (and neighborhood) rible tragedies like 911 and this struggling to survive as a result emotional and physical scars thirsty, give him something to around me. 1 can be more vo- new challenge, war with Iraq. of some American policy we receive. It is a chance for drink. In doing this, you will cal about trying to make sure It is too bad that it takes such a aimed at a government or po- Americans to begin to under- heap burning coals on his head. that no more evil comes out of tragic loss of human life, on litical faction that often-times stand that we live in a world full 2'Do not be overcome by evil, this situation through igno- such a large scale, to catalyze affects the innocent civilians of horrifying circumstances but overcome evil with good. rance, prejudice and ven- our nation into being actively more than the intended targets. and standards that we will I know that the de- geance. Most of all, I can pray more aware of the hardships We mourn those who never have to experience. It is cisions made by our country's that God will give our leaders and terrible acts going on in the have died and grieve with those an opportunity for the United leaders are extremely difficult the wisdom that they need to rest of the world. The Ameri- who have lost loved ones, but States to take up a position of and based on more information navigate the United Sates can public is too comfortable the simple truth is that most leadership that shows compas- than I have available. I do not through perilous times and and ignorant in their own bliss- people in America, today, con- sion and understanding to the envy them the weight of keep on doing, in my small ful existence of big houses, nice tinue on in their routine lives world instead of forcing Ameri- choices that affect millions of world, what I believe is good, cars, and trendy clothes to see and not a whole lot has changed can policies and ways of doing people's lives. There are more honest, and in the best interest beyond their small scope of vi- as a result of the events of 9- things that seem selfish to the than enough problems going on of all those around me. sion. 11-01 and the war with Iraq. rest of the world. inside of America to keep our The rest of the world Sure, our country is actively I do not want to be insen- leaders busy, much less the looks with mixed thoughts and pursuing terrorism and we are sitive to those who have lost enormous task of dealing with emotions at our great and pow- at war with Iraq, but what loved ones and are being a world's burdens, a world erful nation. A few nations changes has the ordinary per- changed forever because of the which thinks and behaves in cheer and congratulate the son in American society made events of 9-11-01 and this war ways that are hard for us to un- United States as the liberator to become more enlightened with Iraq. Also, I am not justi- derstand. Does this mean that and preserver of human rights. and knowledgeable about the fying acts of terrorism due to America should ignore suffer- While others feel a burning ha- United States' foreign policy hardships and injustices others ing and injustice around the tred and overwhelming disgust and how the rest of the world in the world are facing. I do world? No. It simply means for the superpower they feel is is getting along? It is almost feel that we, as a society, that America should not be so too self-absorbed in doing what like we reside on our own to- needed to use 911 as a stepping arrogant as to think that we is best for itself, instead of help- tally separate planet and view stone to pursue peace and not know best how to resolve com- ing non-important countries the rest of the world from a tele- as an excuse to bring more pain plicated, internal issues and that are in dire need of basic, scope, and then have our own and destruction to a world al-

opposite direction was needed feared, ridiculed, denied, hurt, ^rors to the Editor you to believe. Just as slaves in to begin to even it out. If a team maligned and oppressed for fflHnatue Action debate continues this country did not free them- has been playing football for nothing more than the color of selves, minorities did not cre- three quarter short two men and my skin. I also know that ev- r I Ihis letter is a direct reply is no wonder why racial injus- ate Affirmative Action. They up against corrupt officials, you ery facet of my life, from edu- I to Grant Clay and his ar- tice, hatred and intolerance did not develop a tool to con- don't just fix everything by cation, to job opportunities to -M_ tide entitled "Rethinking continue to exist. vey their hatred towards others. adding players and switching getting good service in a res- Affirmative Action". Mr. First, Affirmative Action Affirmative Action is a tool referees. Damage has been taurant have been affected by Clay's arguments and com- is NOT overt institutionalized designed by Whites in power done. Therefore, something racism and discrimination. Any ments concerning Affirmative racism. Affirmative Action based on their own agenda. extra must be done the other program that seeks to rectify Action are so ridiculously (AA) is a system designed to Therefore, it is not racism. It is way. Any one with an open this, no matter how flawed, based and poorly constructed give Blacks and other minori- a tool mind and a willing heart would must be given a chance to suc- that it makes me sad for future ties advantages and opportuni- Third, Affirmative Action conclude that Dr. King would ceed. If Mr. Clay was not so generations of all colors. He ties they have and continue to is not designed to favor the be in favor of programs such as bitter and angry about a situa- clearly has no conception of have denied to them. Without 'best and brightest' among mi- Affirmative Action tion he cannot fathom or com- what it means to be Black and these opportunities, minorities norities. If all minorities are Finally, do not use the prehend, he would understand he certainly has no idea what it would still be denied many op- discriminated against, then it writings or ideals of a few this. Maybe he will come back means to be included in a group portunities to advance and find makes sense that all minorities Blacks to justify eradicating a as a poor, deprived, and unedu- that is despised and discrimi- a place in society. be afforded the opportunity to system that helps minorities. I cated minority in his next life. nated against from conception Second, Affirmative Ac- achieve and advance. There- have been Black all my life. I By the grace of God, I bet he to death. If his beliefs and ide- tion is not a tool by which mi- fore, implying that 'dumber' have grown up around Blacks would understand then! ology are representative of norities are able to exact some minorities advance at the ex- all my life. 1 know firsthand Redina Hall Non-Blacks in this country and measure of revenge against pense of 'smarter' whites is what it means to be hated, Requaya Holsey around the world, then there it Whites, as Mr. Clay's passive- egotistical and arrogant. Favor- itism exists in every walk of life. College admissions, job Role Models and the Post Office selections and many others ar- believe all students here at faculty and staff each day has eas are often granted on a basis North Park are well aware opened my eyes to how they North Park Press other than merit. Whether Mr. Iof the expensive tuition treat people once they step out Editor-in-Chief: Susannah Bagaas Clay wants to admit it or not, costs that we pay each year to of the classroom. Specifically, Sports Editor: Carissa Esmon being born White is an inher- be able to receive a Christian this Tuesday morning, I was in Pulse Editor: Sarah Miller ent advantage. Look around education. Regardless of the the mail room when a faculty Pulse Layout: / Emily Manning Mr. Clay; the truth is out there. cost of tuition, I came here ex- professor stormed in. She Layout Editor: / Megan (>ilniore Fourth, the principles and pecting to receive a quality edu- came to discuss a particular is- Random Task Person: Janine Quindt teachings of people such as Dr. cation from caring, Christian sue about her car getting towed Copyeditors: I Josh Myers, Sheri King suggest that they did and role models whether in or out from where the mail van is sup- Hendrickson do favor programs such as Af- of the classroom. I am writing posed to park. She was mak- Photographers: \s Manager: Carissa Esmon firmative Action. To paraphrase Amanda Hasse to say that I am extremely dis- ing up excuses to Advisor: David Wilson Dr. King, he said that the play- appointed in some faculty here justify parking there (there was ing field has been tilted in op- at North Park. I have worked a blizzard, she teaches 5 Phone: (773) 244-5618 position to Blacks for so long, in the postal center on campus Fax: (773) 244-5551 • 3225 W. Foster Ave. Bex 10 an equal amount of tilt in the for the past 3 years. Serving continued on page 3 NP-Press @northpark. edit Ctego, ILf 1)625 \e writings would lead Opinions presented here are not necessarily those of North Park or the North Park Press, Page 3 North Park Friday, n April 2003 OPINION ress x Letters to the Editor eep^the^Worum Open for student concerns JL ,J«rf«*(S89S^ JT */ write this letter not as an ber of people sitting on the Sen- I have great respect for employee of the Student As ate during the meeting that the people who have chosen to .sociation, or as the layout there were concerns to be take the initiative and fight for editor for the Press. I don't pre- brought forth and dealt with. their, election or appointment to sume that whatever roles I play And still, the Open Forum was positions of responsibility in on this campus will automati- omitted for the evening. the Student Association, espe- cally make my voice one more My question becomes, cially the Senate. It is not a job What do you think of American news valuable, or deserving to be then, what is the point of the I envy. But if this is a Student coverage on the War in Iraq? heard. Because, as I will stress Open Forum in the first place? Association for the North Park later, the most important role Am I wrong in assuming that student body, elected by the that any individual ought to this would be the time for stu- North Park student body, play at North Park is that of stu- dents who are not elected to should it not serve the interests dent. office would be able to come of that student body by allow- So I write this letter as a before the Senate with their ing them to air their concerns student - a concerned student. questions and concerns? It is and questions? I believe that it is time for the true that students can also speak The most important role student body of this school to through their class Senators, that is to be played on North step up to the plate in the arena but there are just some things Park's campus is that of stu- of their elected student govern- that need to come straight from dent. And as students, it is our ment. the source. duty to support those that we Last night I attended a I was told by a seasoned have elected to govern us, but meeting of the Student Associa- member of the Senate that the also to keep them accountable tion Senate, and was given a Open Forum is a privilege - to offer the same treatment and lesson in the way things actu- nowhere in the Senate Consti- privileges to all students. I ally work. Regardless of par- tution or by-laws does it stipu- think that omitting the Open liamentary procedure, or late that there must be one. Forum from any meeting is a whether or not it was followed, And, being a privilege, it could bad idea - it makes the state- there were things about that therefore be omitted at times in ment that the Senate is not will- meeting that I believe should respect for greater issues. But, ing to be open to the concerns not have taken place. It was being a privilege, shouldn't it of all students. I take special moved at the beginning of the be extended equally to all stu- offense at the idea of omitting I don't know, I don't have a TV. meeting that, because of time dents on this campus? Not only an Open Forum with the - Annika Nygard and in respect for the demands the ones with issues that people knowledge that there are issues of homework, that the Open want to hear about? Is this not to be discussed with the gen- Forum be removed for the an equal-opportunity Senate? eral student body. evening. So often in the past As a student, it is time to This is not the first time months we have heard the step up and get to know what that the agenda has been terms "discrimination," "preju- is going on in your Student As- amended in such a way during dice," and "equality" on this sociation Senate, talk to your meetings I have attended. campus in regards to students Senators, and be willing to What made this exceptional and their representation. If the bring your concerns and ques- was the presence of students Senate is only willing to extend tions to the foreground. And if who were there specifically to the "privilege" of speaking to the only way to get that done is speak during that Open Forum. some students, is that not part during an Open Forum, then Not considering their specific of the same problem we are try- demand that that privilege be issues, it was known by a num- ing to rectify? extended to all students. Megan Gilmore I feel that it's pretty thorough Letter... continued from page 2 but somewhat incomplete. classes...) I may be wrong, but you the rest of the details. witnessed. In closing, I feel - Aaron Page the last time 1 checked there is However, I left the situation compelled to acknowledge the a faculty parking lot on Kedzie deeply disappointed in North many faculty who are wonder- and Foster, for future Park and its quality of Chris- ful leaders here. I have been reference. This professor was tian role models. I believe it is blessed to have had professors causing a scene, had her voice a tragedy when an upstanding that are great role models in any raised, and was all in all behav- Christian institution such as environment. I pray that con- ing very inappropriately and North Park, hires such "Chris- tinues. unprofessionally. I will spare tian" role models as I have just Claire Pesek Editor's Note... I think the news We encourage, and highly value, opinions expressed; however, we also think it is important to debate coverage is defeating ideas and not attack people for expressing their views, so as to fuel discussion and not merely anger. the purpose of Don't agree with something on this page? Send a Letter to the Editor - your response to articles in the having the war. paper and events around campus. Have a strong opinion of your own? Write a Conch!! Letters and articles must be submitted by Monday night, and may be NO MORE than 350 words in - Paul White length. Letters may be edited for grammar, content and space available. E-mail letters to •sag-K^ [email protected]. or mail them to the Press, Box 10, Top 5 things found in the North Branch (a completely scientific study that just might save you a shoppping trip) Megan VanEssendelft & Jenny Williams 5) Bottles It's rehearsed. They 4) Basketballs tell you what you 3) Lawn Chairs m m m m m m w m « • want to know, not i * m m m m m m m • what you need to 2) Construction Paraphenalia L • • • • • mm m t > « « * • f»: « * m ' hear. 1) Bicycles m m m * m -Saria Lofton (more specifically big wheels) Opinions presented here are not necessarily those of North Park or the North Park Press. Page 4 North Park Friday, n April zoo3 CAMPUS ress Bioethics : The cost of health Ask T | me Bioethics lecture held 65 years of age and older. The fastest growing category I last Thursday in the This does not cover pharma- is prescription drugs. Where A. seminary building was ceutical coverage. The second should the money be spent? Htyetf jam packed full of students and is Medicaid, primarily for 1-1,000 pharmaceutical professors. Dr. Richard Wilson, those who are physically and drugs that are invented by a North Park Alumni, spoke on financially in need. chemists go out on the market. Dear Dr. Myers, the topic of pharmaceuticals 25% of 36 month old Of 100 new drugs that are in- So I think I'm failing most and other health related costs. children and younger do not vented only 15 of them pdy. for of my classes, and it's He began his lecture with have proper immunizations. the cost, the other 5 are what because I hate my major. Micah6:8. "He has shown me, Myocardial infarction patients are called blockbuster drugs. It I don't really care any- oh man, what is good and what due not recover properly due to costs $500-800 to develop a more about school, but I love my country. I've had some the Lord requires of thee, but the lack of medications and new pharmaceutical drug. experience with weapons and I am willing to do whatever it to do justly and to love mercy proper care. Medical devices, Those that are approved are takes to defend the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. How do and to walk humbly with thy pharmaceutical drugs, and very profitable and are a major I go about doing what I need to do? God." Wilson believes this medical procedures have enor- driver of healthcare cost. Sincerely, verse should be applied to not mous expenses on healthcare. He ended with another Ready for action only bioethics but also to ev- Of the 9.2 trillion dollars, 14% Bible verse,,.Leviticus 18:19 Dear Ready, J eryday life. of it is spent on healthcare. which says Love the Lord your It makes me so proud that there are North Parkers with an atti- He addressed the audi- This bill continues to rise. We God with all your heart and all tude like yours. The world is in a very volatile state right now, ence with three different ques- are on our way to 24% a decade your soul and all your mind, and America's dominance is being questioned by other nations. tions. Is this worth talking from now. this is the greatest command- So if you're ready as you say you a|e, an|I you have the faculties about? Where are we now? We have the probability ment, the second of these is for the job, then competitive eating is afnoble calling,:,;; It is not And where are we going? The to know more about our appli- love your neighbor as yourself. something to be taken lightly. Cojinpjpitif! eaUng is a world answer to these questions was ances than our healthcare, as far Dr. Wilson received his sport with contenders from Asia breathisg down America?!! throlt obvious: There are 290 million as advertisements go. 37% of MD at Northwestern Univer- in terms of supremacy. So start ncf|', but hotdogs in bulk and eat people in the US, of this, one the 9.2 trillion is spent on the sity and specializes in pharma- them cold. This makes the cookeldogs psier to down. Whet* to seven working Americans healthcare providers' salaries. ceuticals. you can down 25 dogs in 3 minutes, yo» will be a fine repr«ea- have no health care insurance. tative for the world competitive eatiig arfaa. Thank you •gentle One to seven US citizens have servant for making us proud, and Joing f Bur dBty|o"keegAmenca minimal health care coverage NPU theater presents at its rightful place at the top of the competitivS eatrag p|prnid. if any at all. There are two dif- Take those Asian and European fiotd0g eaters dafro, alffi show ferent forms of coverage: them that America is still boss and tfeaiiSwe st|lliiavg young men Medicare, primarily for those and women willing to do what it takes tepfotegt:our rights, and The Diviners defeat communism. '"% ss,««ii(B5:::::': Sincerely, orth Park Theatre has portraying the duality of life Dr. Myers Worship again risen to the occa and death in nature. With a continued from page 1 Nsion of delivering a play beautiful set and lighting de- available to prospective stu- that speaks to the audience on sign, "The Diviners" is a must dents, current North Parkers numerous levels. John Potter see. The entire cast gave a will be able to purchase the fin- portrays C.C. Showers, a man masterful performance last ished product. Students may who has left the church and weekend that provoked an emotional response from the pre-order and pay for the CD reaches out to a young boy, on Sunday at College Life, and played by Grady Gillian, who audience so strong that ap- will then receive a copy in the struggles with the death of his plause came only after a mo- mother and an intense fear of ment of complete silence. "I mail during the summer. There water. Set in rural Indiana dur- really enjoyed watching 'The will also be other opportunities ing the late 1920s, the play por- Diviners.' It related to the cam- to purchase the finished prod- uct. trays the struggle of a family, pus theme well and the cast did compassion, turmoil and deal- an exceptional job," said Jenny Rivera sees this as a great ing with the unspeakable. Booth, '05. Your last chances opportunity for the student to see "The Diviners" are this body to be - and to become The depth of the "The Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. more - involved with the wor- Diviners" reflects the effort of the Theatre Department con- in LHA. ship life on campus. "[I hope that this project will] encour- tinuously striving to strengthen age people that want to use their their program. The play is a true work of art, symbolically talents in worship to come here and to get involved" in the wor- Friday & Saturday ship scene, she said. Olson is also excited April 11 & 12 about the chance for current 8:00 p.m. LHA North Parkers to participate in the recording and to be able to own the finished product. LATINO FILM FESTIVAL "I think that for some At North Park University for the second time students, they may never again An international Latino film festival held in Chicago for the experience such intense com- last 19 years with films from some over 20 Spanish and munity and worship in their Portuguese speaking countries. lives, and if they do, they are April 13, Sunday 3:30 pm - DIRT* very fortunate," he said. "For April 14th, Monday 7-9 pm - Potestad* them, perhaps, this CD will be April 15th, Tuesday 5-7 pm - a reminder that they partici- pated in something really good, Propiedad Privada / Discovering Dominga something profoundly sacred, *After the showing of the showing there will be an opportunity and that is one of God's gifts to speak to the director of the film. in their lives." Tickets are $5 for students and $10 to the general public.

7:45 a.m. - Trip to Greater Chicago F,ood 12 p.m. - Baseball @ Millikin 12 p.m.- Michael Budde: "God is not a - Spring Play: The Diviners Depository 3:30-5:30 p.m. - Chicago Latin Film Capitalist; or, Why God doesn't have a 1 p.m. - Baseball @ Millikin Festival :;. ;s;%X:, portfolio" 8 p.m. - Spring Play: The Diviners 3 p.m.- Softball vs. Wheaton 6-8 p.m.-Sankofa Celebration i - 7-9 p.m. - Chicago Latin Film Festival Pages North Park Friday, n April 2003 CAMPUS ress Beautification Project a dragging necessity Katelyn J ohsori & Katie Rose •Rocky Echeverria some facilities, not a park," 1 think its a good idea." Press Staff Writer said Kosiba. With plenty of Indeed, we are all having parks already in the neighbor- trouble moving freely through- ince February, NPU has hood, such as Legion and River out the torn-up campus. Some looked like a war zone Park, Kosiba added, "We have of us have had to create new Swith much of the campus enough parks around here al- routes for our regular destina- undergoing construction and ready." For others, such as Joe tions. However, the campus rebuilding with the "beautifica- Gemayel '04 and Pam promises to have a more serene tion project." For those who Neustadter '05, the inconve- atmosphere with the laying of may not know, NPU received a nience of now outweighs the more "green," and should be grant to undergo this construc- future benefits. Gemayel said, enjoyable for all of us to bask tion project, and have decided "It's taking too long," while in upon its completion. Where are you from? to create a more college-like Neustadter added, "It looks KJ: a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA campus feel to the environment ugly." KR: Wasilla, Alaska with more lawn and landscape. Some are more receptive How long have you known one another? This will make the campus to the demolished look NPU KJ: Since January more attractive and appealing has right now. Recognizing the KR: Who's Counting Really... for the future, but it is proving opportunity with the grant and Why did you decide to run for president and vice president? to be a temporary annoyance anticipating the future appeal KJ:, I decided to run for President because I wanted to help make for most current NPU students. the campus will have, Amanda a positive change on campus and work together with the student To Jerry Kosiba '05, the Meeters '04 said, "Since I body and the administration to create a better North Park. beautification project is an un- found out its a grant and not KR: I saw an opportunity to serve the North Park community, to necessary one. "How about money out of students' pockets, represent my peers in a position that would allow for me to have Follow us input for change. What are some of your ideas or goals for SA next year? >m to Mars KJ: more interaction between Senate and the student body, more ^^^ ^— events on campus that can educate and entertain, more use of • Magnus Kihlstrom Java Haus, more inclusion of the commuters, for people to begin ^ m Press Staff Writer to take pride in their campus ^C^*^\XM^^^^^ SBP *VL ^^H Cf j!^^ % &* $ d& W* ll $8 KR: To raise awareness among students that change can happen, y$&*' A§Py * ^ * *^ ** * ^*^ April 15 in Anderson FAiyiltY RES-TAORA^T that their opinion is valuable and to make all who attend North Mexican & American Cuisine hapel at 7.30pm, the Park University feel a important part of creating community. WELCOMES orth Park University How many times a day do you brush your teeth? aconcert band will perform both Worth Parlt University KJ: 3 or 4 KR: At least three... original and transcribed music Who's your favorite professor? Alumni & Staff arranged for band. The 45 KJ: I can't pick just one. Arnesen, Dooley, Simms, Acosta, Wagner, member concert band has Craft and McKnight are my top choices, in no particular order. Present your ID for a 10% Discount people from all the majors at KR: I have too many... Not valid with any ofher Special Offer school. Joe Lill, the band's Why did you choose to come to North Park? conductor, says that the band is KJ: I wanted a small Christian university in Chicago and I got a ** Coming Soon ** about having fun and playing great financial aid package. Buffet - Lunch & Dinner an instrument. "Showing up to KR: My grandparents came, my parents came, my aunts came, band practice on Tuesdays and Sunday Evening Special Buffet for Students my uncles have come, my brother goes, my cousin goes and so Thursdays is always fun, stu- do I.. .truly though, I thought North Park's atmosphere was unique 3222-24 W. Foster « Chicago, IL 60625 -48 H dents come because they want to other universities. I have stayed because of the people. 773-478-7707 • 7:00 AM to 1 1:00 PM to, not because they have to," What do you think about diversity at North Park? MONDAY THRU SUNDAY says Lill. KJ: I think we 're going to hit some roadblocks on the way, but The Band has two con- we 're on the right road to achieving a more diverse North Park certs every year, and if community. people are interested in KR: I think North Park's population has increased in its racial Ravenswood Covenant Church joining, they should come diversity throughout the years. 4900N. Damen Ave. 784.7091 www.ravenscov.org to the concert next week and Who's your favorite politician? Sunday Schedule: see what it is all about. KJ: Katie Rose KR: Katelyn Johnson Pieces that are going to be What's your favorite movie? 9:30 a.m. Education & Ministry played are "Do Not Go KJ: The Matrix 10:45 Worship & Fellowship Gentle Into That Good KR: Sometimes it is Usual Suspects, sometimes it is not Night," which is based on Ministries: If you were stuck on an island with one person who would you the poem by Dylan Thomas. want it to be? Ravenswook Community Child Care Center Music from the musical KJ: Morris Chestnut (j/k) I don't know, I think I'd like to be with AWANA and SUmmer Day Camp for children "My Fair Lady," is going to anyone who could think of:iKu way for'^us,. to gel off the be played and will include Wednesday Night Basketball Outreach island. Preferably a vegetajtian, ;: 1 : I / ) , ''s%:,. two vocalists, Anne Lindahl KR: My Lovely Brother James '•• * %:, Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting and David Fisher. Tom English Classes for adults What's your dream jojl}lp:?:N::-^'::3:ti::;:?,;-.,,„:.;<•.-^^^KifS&SU^-,,, Julstrom is going to blow in KJ: A best selling «f fife/ or ^:;^b|gj:;.v||i5|r^||||:|||: If Seniors Program his bassoon on the piece KR: Secluded LJjJjpouse Owner~~""!ivf^^" ™—-®«t? j| Staff: "Der alte Brummbar." The What's your favjf ite color? ': III IS concert will then be taken Pastors: Bryan Kletzing, Steven Hoden KJ: Blue Jib,..,.. KR: Red jji Jr on a journey on Gustav Beauty and thl!fei8li|il"he y|ie Mermaid? Ifl Worship: Leslie Hodgkinson, Mary Kletzing Hoist's "The Planets," more KJ: Beauty Youth Director: Eran Wade specifically, "Mars" and lis- Secretary: Dana Robertson ten to Carmen Dragon's ar- rangement of "America the Embracing Neighbors with God's Love Beautiful."

IQjUflL " University Chapel 3 p.m. - Baseball vs. Chicago 10 a.m. - Chapel, Jflfterson Chape: 4:30-6:30 p.m. - Au Sable Speaker 3 p.m.- Softball @ North Central Maundy Easter Break! 5-7 p.m. - Chicago Latin Film Festival 7:30-930: p.m. - After September 11 7:30 p.m.- Concert Band Concert How the World Sees the U.S. No classes wooowoo 8:30 p.m.- "Children Underground" Documentary Page 6 hr* North Park Friday, n April 2003 PULSE Kress Local Crossword ACROSS 1 Scraped (by) 5 Obvious pretense Update 10 Type of sch. 14 Queen Boleyn 15 George who was' Mary 16 Stood 17 Dashed A Ibany Park: the ever-changing also seemed destined to fail. George Ke- 18 Emissions /\d where the number of bab wasted no time in filling up half of 20 Marshes 22 Copland ballet A. JLmeat markets is only surpassed by the vacant space with you guessed it, yet 23 Trident-shaped the number of stores where you can buy a another kebab restaurant. Seriously, how Greek letter phone card. many are there within a half a mile of 24 Educator 26 Favorite First of all, when did La Lawrence and Kedzie? I tried to count 28 Buddy Esperanza become a Certi-Saver Super- once but lost track. Sticking to Al- 31 Food fish 32 Make lace market? I swear, that red and yellow sign Khaymeih seems the easiest way for me. 35 Diversions was painted on over night. I'm confident I haven't heard any official 38 Ancient Sumerian that La Esperanza will still continue to be statements from the City of Chicago about instrument a quality supermarket for reasonably this, but there has been some beautifica- 39 Spanish bull 40 European capital priced Mexican groceries! It's the only tion action going around recently. Remem- 41 Summit 42 Somme place I seem to be able to find Bubu Lubu ber the new lampposts installed last fall © 2003 Tribune Media Services, Inc. summers All rights reserved. around nowadays. Check it out at the SW on Foster? Well, Kedzie is now receiving 43 Transient like corner of Kedzie and Leland. FYI: rumor its fair share of lampposts that are a wel- vapor has it the man with the pushcart outside come change from the conspicuously six- 45 Beatty or 7 Laughing Buntline 8 Leading the band sells some killer maiz con queso for only ties-ish yet familiar green ones. The new 46 Mine find 9 Zeta-theta $1.50. black ones are a bit more "old-world" in 47 BSA counterpart separator 48 Existed 10 Anterior Just a little bit down the street, appearance. Now if we could just do some- 49 Of acreage 11 Crude cross and also seeming to pop up overnight, is a thing about the amount of garbage along 51 Distant 12 Feudal serf 53 Put away for a 13 Mexican money new McDonald's at the SW corner of Kedzie. At least we can see it better at rainy day 19 Walked heavily Kedzie and Wilson. It's not open to the night now. 56 Tarrying 21 Bubble maker 61 Stargazer 25 Flings public yet, and while our local favorite at Two questions: When is Clark 63 Needle case 26 Eucharist plate Foster and Kedzie remains a closer fast Market going to get rid of that old nasty 64 Allied grp. 27 Ham it up 65 Writer Loos •29 Current unit food fulfillment option, this new location refridgerator case? It's time for that to go. 66 Billfold fillers 30 Ignore is right by the Brown Line's Kedzie stop. Also, anyone ever been to Michelle's? It's 67 Mature 32 Keyboard 68 King or Ross instrument? You never know when you'll need a filet- a bar/restaurant on the east side of Kedzie 69 Formerly, 33 Coliseum center o-fish. Obviously McDonald's thinks you just south of the El tracks. They are al- formerly 34 Written passages need one every half-mile. ways looking for "meseras" and suppos- DOWN 36 Mayday! One recent closing in the neigh- edly show fights on cable. But has any- 1 Has a little lamb 37 Powerful DC 50 Demarcate 57 New Jersey 2 Have the lobby 52 Rugged team borhood is the lovable Osito Cheese. Al- one ever gone in? I'm very curious! answers 38 Fond du Wl mountain ridge 58 Botanist though it looked like it could be fun, it 3 Bewitched 44 Vault 53 Caroled Asa 4 Considers 46 Dunkable treat 54 Bygone Russian 59 Sisters 5 Sense 49 Symbol of ruler 60 Pith 21 and Over Corner: 6 Soprano Gluck straightness 55 Eight: It. 62 Apprehend

Weekday Bar Celona, 3474 N. Clark, 773-244-8000, 928 W. Armitage, 773- • Sarah Miller 871-8123. MONDAY: $3 Panini with fries, $2 beer. TUESDAY: $1 tacos, $2.50 Pulse Editor Coronas. WEDNESDAY: $2 Quesadillas, l/2 price drinks. THURSDAY: $2 ~W~ love going out on the weeknights. It's a win-win situation all around. Small sangria, $3 cosmopolitans. Open 4pm to 2am. I crowds, more attention from the bartender, and a quieter environment so I can O'Donovan's, 2100 W. Irving Park, 773-478-2100. Food Specials from Aactually have a conversation. The best bonus, though, is the money you save. 4pm to llpm, one drink minimum. MONDAY: $1 burger and fries. TUESDAY: Just think: $1 burgers, $1 tacos, $1 beers, the possibilities are endless! Here are a 20-cent chicken wings. WEDNESDAY: $1.95 meatloaf with corn, mashed pota- few good places to go for good deals every week night of the week: toes and gravy. THURSDAY: $6.95 half-rack baby back ribs, $8.95 full rack. Emerald Isle, 2535 W. Peterson, 773-561-6674. MONDAY: 8 Buf- Brisku's Bistro, 4100 N. Kedzie, 773-279-9141. MONDAY: 20-cent falo wings for $2. TUESDAY: $1 % Ib. burgers. WEDNESDAY: $1 Beef tacos. wings. TUESDAY: $2 burgers, $2 domestic beers and mixed wells. WEDNES- THURSDAY: $2 Italian beef sandwiches. Plenty of monthly beer and bucket DAY: $3 UV martinis. THURSDAY: 75-cent qevapas, $2.50 Newcastle. Good specials. Open 11am to 2am. wine selection. Open 11am to 2am. Cleos, 1925 W. Chicago, 312-243-5600. MONDAY: 10-cent wings. Hog Head McDunna's, 1505 W. Fullerton, 773-929-2944. Food Spe- TUESDAY: $4.99 Vi slab rib dinner. WEDNESDAY: $4.99 3 cheese lasagna cials 6pm to 12am, one drink minimum. MONDAY: 20-cent chicken wings. with garlic bread. THURSDAY: $3.99 Gourmet pizzas. Monthly beer specials. TUESDAY: $6.99 surf and turf. WEDNESDAY: $1 Miller bottles. THURSDAY: Open 5pm to 2am. $3.99 gourmet pizzas. Open 11am to 2am.

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Dote Concert Venue Cost ... daringly purchased something from a neighborhood push- 4/11 The Polyphonic Spree The Metro $12.50 cart? 4/12 Ari Hest Schuba's $10-$12 ... sat in the bleachers at a Cubs game? 4/12 Widespread Panic UIC Pavilion $30 ... shopped at Supermercado Lindo Michoacan? 4/15 Rusted Root House of Blues $29.50 ... eaten an Irish breakfast? 4/15 The Mooney Suzuki The Metro $10-$12 ... heard Gody, Max, and Wolfgang play at the Chicago 4/14-17 Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers The Vic $50.50 Brauhaus? 4/16 Jurassic 5 House of Blues $25 ... gotten off at the Kedzie stop? 4/19 Avrii Lavigne UIC Pavilion $25-$30 ... been to the Swedish American Museum? 4/20 The Vic $16 ...ridden the CTA bus? 4/22 Keb' Mo' House of Blues $25 ... walked around1 Lincoln Square? 4/25 The String Cheese Incident UIC Pavilion $28.50-$30 ... eaten at Cafe Sarajevo? 4/25 R. Kelly Allstate Arena TBA ... been to a foreign language church service? 5/1 Pete Yarn $24 ... eaten hummus, kebab, and falafel? 5/2 The Wallflowers The Vic $26 ... read UR Chicago? 5/2 Matchbox Twenty United Center $35-$45 ... left North Park campus? 5/3 Flaming Lips Riviera Theatre $24 5/6 Zwan . Aragon Ballroom $35 Get out and 5/8 Bright Eyes The Metro $15 5/8 AAatt Nathanson Schuba's $12 experience Chicago. 5/10 AAillencolin The Metro $12 Now. Page 7 Jin-North Friday, n April 2003 PULSE Two Lefts Don't Make a Right... but Two CALENDAR Emilies Make an Article: Our Interview with friday Chicago Latino Chicago Cubs • Emilies, Manning and Nelson Film Festival Game time 2:20pm today Press Staff Writers So have you gone yet? What against Pittsburgh. are you waiting for? Log onto hat could be better than four crazy that's also a part of who we are," said Pittman. latinoculturalcenter.org for all oandmates, three hours of rockin' mu "We're just kids who like to have fun." the movie titles, descriptions, Wsic, two excited Emilies, and one day- Humor isn't the only side of Relient and schedules. See tons of long road trip? We haven't found anything yet, K. Pittman discussed the band's serious side, say- fabulous films from all over but when we do, we'll write another article. For ing, "I think we'll always think about our faith, Latin America, the USA, and the time being, we'll write about Relient K, a self- so I don't think we'll ever be a truly secular even Europe. Not to be proclaimed, "Rock and roll, pop-punk influ- band." Thiessen added, "We sing about what we missed! My recommendation enced" band. Described best as pop-punk meets believe in. It's who we are." tonight: 6pm "Mi casa, su the Beach Boys, Relient K is comprised of Matt The band has recently put out their casa". I'm so there! Thiessen (lead vocals, guitar), (vo- third major album, Two Lefts Don't Make a cals, guitar), (bass), and Dave Right... But Three Do to rave reviews. Despite 4r//2 Saturday Douglas (background vocals, drums). The boys all their success, the band has managed to stay Chicago Latino Chicago Cubs met while attending the same church in Canton, the goofy, down-to-earth guys they always were. Film Festival Game time l:20pm today Ohio. Thiessen explained, "[Matt, Brian and I] Their humility was best expressed in Thiessen's See Friday Listing. My recom- grew up together...We all learned how to play comment, "We achieved our goals as a band a against Pittsburgh. mendation tonight: the guitar at the same time, and we all liked the long time ago, when we made a record and people 5pm "Cara o cruz". same bands, so we just started our own band. We started coming to our shows. Since then, God has went through six drummers before we stuck with just kept heaping blessings on us." Dave. Because he had the best hair. And we hated The boys left us with some closing ad- V/# Sunday '»T him the least." The same sense of humor pervades vice for those interested in getting into the mu- Chicago Cubs the band's music, as well as their faith. "Some sic business: "Have fun, don't take it too seri- Chicago Latino people think all of our songs should be about our ously," said Thiessen. Added Hoopes, "Say nope Film Festival Game time l:20pm today faith. But some of them are just goofy, because to dope... Say goodbye to getting high." Truth. See Friday Listing. My rec- against Pittsburgh. ommendation tonight: 3:30pm "Dirt" here atNPU!

monday mmmmmmmmmmmmmiiiim Chicago Latino Chicago Cubs Film Festival Game time 7:05pm tonight against Cincinnati. See Friday Listing. My The members of Relient K recommendation tonight: made room for North Park stu- dents aboard their tour bus 9pm "La primera noche". last Friday. Pictured are, from left: Emily Nelson, Brian tuesday Pittman (barely), , , Matt Chicago Latino Chicago Cubs Hoopes, and Emily Manning. Film Festival Game time 1:20 pm today Photo courtesy Hniily Manning See Friday Listing. My against Cincinnati. the relient k Tour Bus recommendation tonight: 1, 9:15pm "As tres Marias". know what you're going to hear... *t/16 Wednesday "One of our weaknesses is interviewing, because we have ADD." Matt Hoopes Chicago Latino cash bar and $5 suggested Film Festival donation tonight at 8:30. "My pre-concert routine consists of putting shorter pants on. See Friday Listing. 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Brown They're more like shpants." -A 9:30pm "Tres noches de un Line to Western, walk south. Dave Douglas . jk sabado".

"I was working at a pet store, when this old woman came in. There La Pena Chicago Cubs aquarium full of parakeets and they were all blue and all looked the same. She wal!s It's Noche Romantica con Game time 1:20pm today like, 'I want that one.' So I picked it up, and the whole time they were just latching Jesus Enriquez at the Old against Cincinnati. onto my fingers. She said, 'That's not the one.' So I took her head and I shoved it into the parakeets and they were latching all over her face" Town School of Folk Music. Brian Pittman Music, dancing, empanadas,

"You're not allowed to pee on the Alamo 'tin thursday Matt Hoopes *'Hi, Emilies." Chicago Latino Chicago Cubs Dave Douglas Film Festival Game time l:20pm today See Friday Listing. My against Cincinnati. recommendation tonight: New ShcwJni*... 9pm "12 horas". friday 1. Phone Booth j Cpenina This Week: Blue Man Group Anger Management 2. What a Girl 7. Basic This long-running hit show unique theatrical event 3. A Man Apart .8. Chicago \j9. Agent Cody-Banks combines performance art . 4. Head of State ll S,J ' and slapstick comedy into a Showtimes: 7 pm, 10 pm 5. Bringing Down |he It. Pigtet's Big Movie House '%,, ,,'.,< Tv, Jf ^ PageS North Park Friday, n April 2003 SPORTS ress The madness comes to a grand finale •Conor Johnson dicted to be the third overall one of the most impressive responded by being the only top The hot-shooting Butler Press Staff Writer pick if he chooses to declare shooting performances of the seed to advance to the Final backcourt of Brandon Miller himself eligible for the NBA tournament. Showing both his Four. The matchup many pre- and Darnell Archey, high A month ago, when it draft - showed he certainly range and his boldness, it dicted would produce 2003's school teammates in Indiana, /\d that everyonwould be readey - for the league, seemed he shot almost every champion, Kentucky vs. Ari- gave us the best version of / Xand I do mean everyone finishing just 3 assists shy of a time he touched the ball on the zona, didn't even materialize as Hoosiers that we could ask for. - was busy filling out perimeter as hit six #12-seed their brackets in first-half three- Butler (en- preparation for March pointers. Out of rollment: Madness, conven- eight. Largely be- 4,100) tional wisdom told us cause of this im- notched dra- that teams who de- pressive shooting matic victo- pend heavily on fresh- exhibition, the ries en route man are not wise Orangemen set a to the choices to go far in championship game school's the tournament. record for most first-ever Monday night first-half points Sweet 16 at the Superdome, (53). appearance. Carmelo Anthony and In spite of What Gerry McNamara de- A tough fought series came to a disappointing close this, however, Kan- lies in store stroyed that piece of Monday night for Kansas' forward Nick Collison, (4), sas whittled the lead for the 2004 advice as they helped and guard Keith Langford, (5). down to two with season? give Syracuse coach Jim triple-double while playing on under a minute to play. Even One pos- Boeheim his first national a bad back. McNamara, on the more surprisingly, the sible sce- championship. other hand, spent the first half Jayhawks managed this come- nario: Roy Anthony - widely pre- of the game putting together back while posting an abysmal Williams free-throw percentage, hitting earns his only 12 out of 30 from the char- first national hoio SPORTSRouND-Up ity stripe. Things didn't look The freshman forward from Syracuse Carmelo champion- any better from the three-point Anthony, (15), blew critics out of the water in New ship, North Baseball Softball line, as Kirk Hinrich, normally Orleans, bringing the Orangemen a NCAA Cham- Carolina's Wednesday North Park trav- The Lady Vikings squared off a 42% shooter from behind the pionship. 5th, defeat- eled to Naperville to play against Wesleyan arc, could only connect on 3 of both lost in their regional finals. ing a surprising Ben Howland- North Central. Final score Sunday losing both games, 8- 12. Overall, Kansas was only And as always, the tour- led UCLA team. Tar Heel's was: North Central 7, North 0 and 5-0. Saturday's games 4 of 20. nament produced its share of star Lebron James selected as Park 5. The weekend proved against Elmhurst were a little The exciting finish upsets. Auburn, a #10 seed, ad- Most Outstanding Player and to be tougher for the Vikings more hopeful. Elmhurst still capped what has been an excit- vanced to the Sweet 16 before immediately declares for the losing both games to came away with both victo- ing - and in many ways, sur- succumbing to eventual champ NBA draft, telling reporters, Elmhurst, 8-4 and 9-0. ries, 8-4 and 9-0. prising - tournament this sea- Syracuse in a tight game. Simi- "Waiting for ninety million son. After being considered by larly, perennial Cinderella dollars sure makes a year drag bracket pundits to be the "least Gonzaga took top seed Arizona by slowly." More fun than a Bulls game... deserving" of the #1 seeds, to the brink of defeat before Texas and senior point guard losing by one in two overtimes. (or at least cheaper) Saturday 4/12 •Track and Field at the WarHawk Invitational •Baseball at Millikin, 1pm •Softball at North Central/Elmhurst, TEA •Extend at Sectionals

Sunday 4/13 •Baseball at Millikin, 12pm Monday 4/14 W» •Softball at Wheaton, 3pm Cut! Wednesday 4/16 •Track and Field at the Kansas Relays •Baseball at University of Chicago, 3pm •Softball at North Central, 3pm

Thursday 4/17 •Track and Field at the Kansas Relays

Friday 4/18 •Track and Field at the Kansas Relays •Baseball at Augustana, 1pm

Saturday 4/19 •Track and Field at the Kansas Relays •Track and Field at the Elmhurst Relays •Baseball at Augustana, 12pm

Tuesday 4/22 •Softball at Wisconsin Lutheran, 3pm

Wednesday 4/23 •Baseball at University of Chicago, 3pm •Softball at Augustana, 3pm

Friday 4/25 •Softball at Millikin, 3pm