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Celebrating 100 years as Taylor’s News Source SINCE 1913 1 VOLUME 100, ISSUE 13 WEEKLY EDITION www.TheEchoNews.com FRIDAY/THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 13, 2012 Headlines All-nighters: Your GPA’s worst nightmare Lack of sleep can cost students Holiday Concert during finals week The Mississinewa Valley jazz band and IWU steel drum and percussion band will CORRIE DYKE be performing this Tuesday. Page 3 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF College students are recommended to get an average of eight to nine hours of a sleep Season’s Previews a night. Cut that number in half, and you Hollywood promises a long list of block- have the actual amount of Z’s being caught busters to hit theaters in December. on college campuses, especially around the Check out our list of highlights. Page 8 time of finals. “The first thing that students need to do is actually believe that they need more sleep Losing than they are getting,” said Bob Neideck, di- rector of Taylor’s Counseling Center. “As long Consumerism as they think they’re functioning well on two Senior Diann Jones sees life differently to three hours of sleep then chances are they since losing her dad to cancer two years won’t make any changes to their sleep hab- ago. Life’s fragility reminds her to place it s .” value in the eternal, not material world. According to a Nov. 29 article from US Read her story to see consumerism in a News & World Report, trading sleep for new way. Page 9 studying can actually work against college students. Neideck agreed, citing a study done by re- Tiny Satellite searchers at the Laboratory of Neurophysi- ology at the Massachusetts Mental Health Graphic by Timothy P. Riethmiller Nearly Ready The results of a recently-released Taylor survey show that alumni’s greatest concern for the university’s future Center in Boston. The study reported that is its cost. Administrators hope to take that feedback into account in future decisions. college students’ performance on a new skill does not improve until after more than six, preferably eight, hours of sleep. The study went on to show sleep as the time when your brain consolidates what you have learned. The cost of being elite When you sleep only a few hours, your brain Survey results show appreciation, concerns on rising cost does not have time to process information. The Harvard students studied could not put new information into their memory because JON STROSHINE of insufficient sleep. NEWS EDITOR Eleven Taylor students and faculty are When Garien Hudson (’05) was a Tay- The results of Taylor’s summer sur- The survey indicated many positive “The first thing that students building a nanosatellite that is near- lor student, he worked at a job vacu- vey of 510 alumni were released last feelings toward Taylor. Ninety-nine need to do is actually believe ing completion. Read more about their uming the dining commons, and he Friday, Nov. 30. They indicate that percent said that Taylor was signifi- preparations before NASA launches and his co-workers would talk about the price of Taylor tuition is the big- cant to their lives in some way, and 89 that they need more sleep the TSAT into space. Page 5 their lack of money. gest concern alums have for Taylor, percent believed the university is go- than they are getting.” Money is still a concern for Hudson, with half of those interviewed listing ing in the right direction. but now it’s because of student loans, it as the most important issue for the “Taylor’s alumni overall mood and - Bob Neideck not sweeping carpets. school to tackle. attitude is extremely positive,” Wilson Middle East “It’s definitely hard to look at the Seventeen percent hoped their chil- said via email. “As we had hoped, these This research, and most experts, found Madness money that I’m . . . putting toward dren or grandchildren would be able conversations proved to be a good pulling an all-nighter before an exam does the student loan, being able to apply to attend Taylor but feared the cost, form of accountability.” not benefit student performance. The study Are you losing track of the conflicts that it elsewhere, that’d be nice,” Hudson while 11 percent worried that increas- The alumni wishing to keep the cost recommended the best thing to do is sleep riddle this region? Now you can take a said. “All the different options that you ing tuition would threaten Taylor’s of Taylor low is a concern for Taylor at least six hours the night before an exam. deep breath, because we’ve done your could potentially be using that money socio-economic diversity. administration while moving forward, The best time to study is in the evening homework for you. Catch up on current for, that’s always at the forefront of my “University leadership is constantly according to Director of Financial Aid between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m, Dr. Philip Alapat, events. Page 4 mind when I’m signing over that check putting great thought into the cost of Tim Nace. medical director of the Harris Health Sleep or sending that electronic payment to a Taylor education — and the message Nace said that although the cost Disorders Center, and an assistant professor Weekend the U.S. Department of Ed.” we received is that we need to con- is rising, the amount of financial aid at Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, While paying for Taylor is a person- tinue making this a top priority,” said given by the university is also going up. said in the US News & World Report article, Forecast al concern for many alums, it is also a Director of Parent Programs Amanda as that is when alertness levels are highest. concern of theirs for future students. Wilson via email. COVER STORY CONTINUES ON PG. 2 Students should avoid studying in the early afternoon, Alapat added. FRIDAY A general lack of sleep combined with the occasional all-nighter and drinking caf- High: 51° Study shows Lighthouse trips increase feinated beverages puts students at risk for Low: 44° developing insomnia, and affects mood and academic performance, according to Alapat. cultural consciousness Neideck spoke of another study reported in the College Student Journal which showed SATURDAY Finds that Lighthouse trips aid many areas of intercultural development short sleepers — those who got six or fewer hours of sleep — had an average GPA of 2.74 High: 46° MEREDITH SELL compared to longer sleepers —nine or more Low: 40° STAFF WRITER hours — with an average GPA of 3.24. Taylor Lighthouse Co-director junior most difficult things to bring about cultural perspectives, which they were Another factor in sleep deprivation among Noelle Smith thinks through her Face- through intercultural studies — and asked about through the Taylor Uni- college students was the absence of curfew book posts. Since going to the Czech one the Lighthouse program accom- versity Intercultural Inventory (TUII). or bedtime. Noted by Alapat, this along with SUNDAY Republic last J-term, she has become plishes. The survey was administered to the other stimulants (caffeine), contributes to High: 51° more intentional in the way she por- A long-term study conducted by class in their freshman orientation college students’ tendency to sleep less. trays Christ through her cultural iden- the Psychology Research Program on groups, to individuals before and after Rebekah Stargel, a freshman graphic de- Low: 34° tity — especially online, where Czech the 2011 graduating class found that intercultural experiences — whether sign major, has pulled two all-nighters this friends read her statuses. participants in Lighthouse, a set of Lighthouse, Spring Break or semesters semester. On average she said she gets about FULL 7 DAY FORECAST ON PAGE 3 “I see their posts a lot, so I’m very Taylor student missions trips that take abroad — and to the entire class again four to six hours of sleep a night. conscious that not only is my online place every January, grew significantly in the Senior Seminar class. “It’s not surprising that I’m an art major presence for my friends here or at in the following areas of intercultural Comparing the accumulated sur- who doesn’t sleep much,” Stargel said. home, but I also have a presence over development: knowledge, awareness, veys of Lighthouse participants with Neideck’s advice for students searching Follow Us in the Czech,” Smith said. behavior, interpersonal, intellectual nonparticipants, the research team, for sleep is to examine other things that can This change in behavior, according and spiritual. spearheaded by Kendra Edwards, be set aside until projects and finals are TheEcho_Taylor to Director of the Psychology Research Growth was evidenced by students’ Program Steve Snyder, is one of the abilities to see things from differing COVER STORY CONTINUES ON PG. 2 COVER STORY CONTINUES ON PG. 2 facebook.com/TaylorUniversityEcho

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10 Owww.TheEchoNews.comPINIONS December 7, 2012 FRIDAY Praising soldiers: America’s fiscal cliff response to A lesson from Wile E. Coyote LUCAS SWEITZER ‘Inglorious LOCAL EDITOR Imagine Wile E. Coyote, chasing our hero chicken. Soldiers’ Roadrunner through the mild Arizona Though “jumping” would reduce the countryside. Roadrunner is headed deficit more than either the Democrats’ BRADLEY ROSENFELD straight for a cliff ’s edge (unbeknownst to or the Republicans’ plans, it’s almost CONTRIBUTOR Mr. Coyote), and turns on a dime while Mr. universally agreed closing the deficit too Mark Taylor’s editorial on “Inglorious Sol- Coyote runs straight off the cliff — but, quickly would actually send the nation diers” in the Nov. 30 issue of The Echo is much to the chagrin of TV viewers, he back into the recession we are just now most likely well-meaning, but unfortunate- doesn’t fall. emerging from. ly it misses the fact that we live in a world of gray areas. Mark makes several vague, Slowly, the terrible reality dawns on I have lots of thoughts on the fiscal cliff, seemingly contradictory statements about him, and he looks down, realizing he has many of which I don’t have the time to his stance on “glorifying soldiers,” but he no ground under him. Then, and only then, pontificate on here. The timing of these appears to miss why we praise soldiers in does he begin to fall. Remember that. It proposals is so unfortunate, mainly the first place. wasn’t jumping off the cliff that caused because we have no time to discuss the The main premise of the editorial ap- Coyote to fall. It was his realization of the cliff anymore. There is absolutely no pears to assume that God has no control situation at hand. chance Congress will achieve any kind of over who lives and dies; that if a soldier The situation currently facing our comprehensive tax reform in the next kills someone, he is really snuffing out a American government actually isn’t too four weeks — a month is about the chance to possibly reach that person for different from the plight of Mr. Coyote. amount of time it take an average Christ. This completely ignores the sover- Spending is Roadrunner, growing every member of Congress to decide whether eignty of God. God has complete control over our universe. By reducing God to a year like clockwork and speeding far to add curly fries to his/her Arby’s meal simple spectator of human problems, you ahead of the grasp of our tax revenues, or (hardly a difficult decision). are removing the sovereignty of God. Mr. Coyote. And, if we’re not careful, that I guess with the limited time I have, I’d The overall point the editorial tries to roadrunner could send us off our own cliff like to hit one small point home: If anyone make is that soldiers should never be — the now-titled “fiscal cliff.” tells you either of these plans closes the praised. But is this actually the case? Let’s Unless President Obama and Congress deficit substantially more than the other, take a look at the Bible. In 1 Samuel 15:11, address the fiscal cliff by Jan. 1, 2013, a know they’re lying. Close your eyes and God says, “I regret that I have made Saul host of tax increases and massive shout, “I WILL NOT BE DECEIVED” as king, for he has turned back from follow- spending cuts will automatically take you run away from them as quickly as ing me and he has not performed my com- place. In classic government fashion, possible. Because as much as Obama will mandments.” How did Saul disobey God? Illustration by Rodrigo Carneiro President Obama has proposed his plan, tell you his plan is more efficient, and as Saul was ordered to completely destroy to bring in $800 billion more in taxes and owners who report company profits as the nation of Amalek. Instead, he spared and Republicans have proposed theirs — much as Boehner will tell you his plan cut spending by $1.4 trillion, bringing its personal income, and this could the life of king Agag, and he did not destroy heels are dug in, and it’s time to play cuts more, this is the bottom line: The bottom line to $2.2 trillion. discourage them from stepping up their the valuable sheep and oxen. Sometimes, Democrats’ plan closes the deficit by $2.0 When deciding between these two hiring in the next many years. But like it destruction and killing can in fact be jus- trillion, and the Republicans’ plan closes plans, to me, the choice is obvious — or not, this was the plan we voted for. tified. Sometimes God demands it. In fact, the deficit by $2.2 trillion. Obama’s plan is the one we should adopt. We just finished an election that was King David is described as a man after The difference is not in how much the God’s own heart, yet he was a great warrior. I know many (especially at this largely divided along this ideological line, deficit closes, but in how the deficit itself God chooses to honor those who obey his conservative campus) disagree with me, and the Democrats won. I don’t think is cut. Obama wants to bring in $1.6 commandments and defend his principles. and I hear you. I don’t fully like the idea of Obama’s plan is perfect, but I think it’s the trillion more in taxes, cut spending by Shouldn’t we do the same? raising taxes on those making over plan America objectively preferred one EDITOR IN CHIEF $600 billion and introduce a new stimulus The purpose of our military is primarily $250,000 a year, because many who “make” month ago, which makes it the plan we Corrie Dyke of $200 billion, rounding out the total defense. The United States Army’s motto that much money are small business should go with, for better or worse. is: “This We’ll Defend.” There is a clear dif- CREATIVE DIRECTOR savings to $2.0 trillion. Republicans want Timothy P. Riethmiller ference between killing to conquer and kill- ing to defend. Our soldiers fight to defend MANAGING EDITOR our rights, our freedom and sometimes our Kara Hackett Stigmas stink very lives. Ironically, Mark wouldn’t even be able to write his opinion piece if it weren’t NEWS EDITOR Jon Stroshine A response to “A Walking Stigma” for our military. The fact that we can talk WORLD EDITOR freely about our Christian faith is owed to Kari Travis KASEY LEANDER a few brave men and women who long ago SCIENCE & TECH EDITOR CONTRIBUTOR stood up and fought for our rights. Defend- David Adams ing our freedom is an inglorious job, but it L&T CO-EDITORS Stigmas stink. Seriously. Nobody wants to be It’s hard to come to terms with the Bible’s We, as the body of Christ, do those who Angelina Burkholder branded by one. And you can bet your but- teaching sometimes. The world is undoubt- struggle with homosexuality a disservice, a is one worth doing. Assuming that if the Rachel Vachon tons that nobody wants to be branded as a edly going to look at believers and label us potentially lethal disservice, if we give them job involves killing, it must be wrong can A&E EDITOR Kathryn Kroeker stigma-hander-outer, either. When some- with stigmas like homophobic, right-wing anything but the only hope for true whole- only be true in a black and white world. FEATURE EDITOR body busts out the “stigma” rhetoric, most of fundamentalist, judgmental. Those words ness in Christ: the pure gospel of salvation I’m not trying to make the point that kill- Kyla Martin us duck for cover, lest we get splashed by the taste bitter to our kind-hearted, progressive from sins. Even sins like homosexuality. ing is always justified or that all soldiers de- OPINIONS CO-EDITORS crossfire and labeled intolerant, judgmental, sensibilities. I mean, aren’t we supposed to This Christ-like attitude doesn’t build stig- serve praise. Our world is full of gray areas. Wes Young Lucas Sweitzer condescending. be known for our love and compassion to- mas — it destroys them. We can have grace, Killing is terrible. Sometimes soldiers make SPORTS CO-EDITORS So when The Echo ran its “Walking Stigma” ward the world? Why can’t we just love and open hearts and open arms for our precious mistakes or break God’s laws. Instead, I am Gabe Bain Jeff Yoder story last Friday, I was curious to see how accept homosexuals for who they are? brothers and sisters who struggle with ho- trying to show that taking another person’s SPORTS WRITERS Echo writers would handle the issue. The Because Christ didn’t come to ignore our mosexuality. But we can only do so with the life can in fact be justified, and that our Will Fairfax military deserves praise for doing the ter- Nick Van Heest article highlighted how same-gender attrac- sin. He didn’t come to reason it away. He power of the Bible as it was written. rible job that no one truly wants to do. Sol- STAFF WRITERS tion sparked discussion on campus, with came to kill it —­ to put it to death through his If that means incurring stigmas of our own, Katy Backode many students and faculty voicing opinions sacrifice on the cross. To offer us the hope of so be it. We should never be ashamed of the diers don’t deserve praise simply because Claire Hadley Katelyn Irons on the legitimacy of homosexuality accord- a better life through him. That’s why 1 Corin- gospel’s teaching for the sake of cultural rel- they kill. Instead, soldiers deserve praise Jordan Miller David Seaman ing to the Bible, the school’s official response thians 6:9-11 concludes with, “And such were evancy — a phenomenon that unfortunately when they fight for a cause greater than Meredith Sell to it and the stigmas attached to those indi- some of you. But you were washed, you were is building in the Church today. It’s my sin- themselves, whether it be defending our STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER freedom, protecting the innocent or simply Micah Hancock viduals on campus who struggle with it. sanctified, you were justified in the name of cere hope that the we at Taylor university doing what God commands. Don’t praise DESIGNERS For the most part, it was extremely well the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our embrace the Biblical approach to homosexu- Rodrigo Carneiro written and well-articulated. But I have to G o d .” ality as we move forward with our dialogue the killing. Praise the soldier instead. Mark Davis Micah Hancock be honest, a lot of what was said made me Hearing that verse brings tears to my eyes. on this issue. Jared Rauh McLean Roberts a bit uneasy. I heard a lot of phrases tossed around like “The issue is complex enough COPY EDITORS Alex Mellen that there are genuine Christians on both Sara Wainscott sides of the fence.” I read about how promi- Katelyn Irons Kyle Carruthers nent leaders in the Taylor community such Do you have a desire Anna Tragesser as Cathy Harner, Director of Social Work DISTRIBUTION MANAGERS Leah Woodrum Education and Dan Morton, leader of the to nurture and equip Abbie Brewer student discussion group Choros, both are ADVERTISEMENT TEAM Anna Tragesser undecided on what the Bible has to say college students Sara Wainscott about homosexuality. Sarah Muselman Heidi Tyner Here’s my problem with all this: Although for the challenges ahead FACULTY ADVISER these individual Christians might be unde- Sara Brookshire cided on how they feel about homosexuality, there is absolutely no ambiguity about what or to provide leadership The Echo aims to represent the views of diverse voices on the Bible says about homosexuality. Taylor University’s campus fairly and without bias and to be a Consider the oft-quoted 1 Corinthians in a college or university? vehicle of accurate and pertinent information to the student body, 6:9-10: “Or do you not know that the un- faculty and staff. The Echo also aims to be a forum that fosters righteous will not inherit the kingdom of healthy discussion about relevant issues, acting as a catalyst for Visit our web-site at: change on our campus. God? 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Are you opinionated? Join the campus discussion by submitting your own letter to the editor to [email protected] by Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Please keep the word count to 500-700 words. “My father had to provide for himself so he had to work hard, and seeing that as I grew up showed me that I had to work hard in everything that I did.” TROJAN NATION BROTHERLY LOVE 11 www.TheEchoNews.com @TheEcho_Sports December 7, 2012 FRIDAY Men’s basketball Brotherly love drops close battle WILL FAIRFAX SPORTS WRITER on the road Cheeze is roughly 200 miles away from B.O., yet after Brandon and Bryan got every practice he watches film online and sends B.O. an opportunity that many NICK VAN HEEST two or three detailed text messages telling him how only dream of — playing SPORTS WRITER to improve his craft. college football with a “It’s nice because he can be my best critic because brother. The Taylor men’s basketball team (5-4, 2-1) dropped he knows how I react to stuff and he knows how to “Seeing him making a heartbreaker last Saturday at Bethel, losing 69-68 get a response out of me” B.O. said. “When he tells me plays while I’m on the after having led most of the second half. that something is wrong then I know that something field and just being happy “We controlled the entire second half, we just is really wrong because I know he won’t sugarcoat for him and him seeing didn’t capitalize on our opportunities,” said head anything or beat around the bush.” me make plays and being coach Paul Patterson. Cheeze, also known as Brandon Onuselogu, gradu- happy for me,” Bryan said. Bethel (9-2, 3-0) held a 34-31 advantage going ated from Taylor in 2011, while his younger brother “Just getting to celebrate into the break after a back-and-forth first half, which Bryan (B.O.) is currently a senior. with each other and stuff saw the teams tie five different times. The Trojans Bryan’s nickname is B.O. after his initials, and Bran- like that. That’s an experi- opened the second half strong, and a 3-pointer by don was given the nickname Cheeze after he showed ence that not too many senior guard Tommy Peller with 16:07 left gave the up late to training camp before his freshman year of people can have just Trojans a 40-39 lead that was not relinquished until high school. because not too many the final minute. “One of the coaches yelled, ‘Cheeze, hurry up.’ . . . people have the opportu- The Trojans clung to a single-digit advantage And I turn around and said that’s not my name,” Bran- nity to play college football throughout much of the second period, but the Pilots don said. “And then he yells back that’s my name from and not too many people hit two free throws with 1:07 remaining to tie the now on. ‘Either you’re going to stink like cheese or be have the opportunity to game 67-67. Senior guard Casey Coons responded good like cheese,’ and all the players started laughing play college football with quickly by converting one of two from the charity and from there it stuck.” a sibling.” stripe to give the Trojans a one-point lead with under Both brothers played football at Taylor, and they Each has different a minute left. constantly work to better one another. They train strengths. Brandon is On their final possession of the game, the Pilots together during the summer, and Brandon helps faster while Bryan is stron- Photographs providedby the Onuselogu brothers missed a three-pointer, but grabbed the rebound Bryan become the best football player he can be. ger, so each helps the other Brothers Brandon (left) and Bryan (right) Onuselogu pose for a photo during their time on the football team. and scored in the paint to go up 69-68 with just eight Ron Korfmacher, the head football coach, had make their weaknesses a Bryan’s football career may have come to a close, seconds left. With the clock winding down, Peller nothing but good things to say about the Onuselogu strength. Brandon calls Bryan little Yohan, while he but he learned several life lessons while on the foot- drove down the lane but lost control and couldn’t get brothers’ work ethic and character. is Usain. ball team. a shot off as the final buzzer sounded. “They work hard, they work long, when I say long I “Yohan Blake was Bolt’s understudy and he beat “You lose games you lose plays you get knocked “We missed some good looks and they made some mean year round, daily, hard working, self-starters,” Usian Bolt in a few races before the summer Olympics,” down, but it’s how you react that which can define big plays down the stretch,” Coons said. Korfmacher said. “Always need to be learning and Bryan said. “Now he makes jokes about how Usain you as a man,” Bryan said. “And just being a leader, Sophomore center Ian Dutcher added, “We strug- applying their craft, whether it was to get stronger or Bolt is a giant compared to Yohan and is not worried knowing that it’s not just about talking all the time, gled a bit with taking the best possible shot we could to get faster or to work on their skills playing. Good about Yohan beating him in any more races.” but it’s about gaining respect and leading by example. get on offense.” students on and off the field with football and good Joking and differences aside, the brothers share a You have to earn the respect before you be an effec- Peller paced the Trojans by scoring a career-high solid students in the classroom.” common heritage. Their parents came to the U.S. from tive leader.” 26 points on 9-17 shooting, including 4-8 from 3-point Nigeria when Brandon was just one year old. Brandon, Brandon is currently attending Governors State land. Senior forward Nate Kasper contributed 13, along with his sister, was born in Nigeria, while Bryan University in Chicago, Ill., pursuing a graduate degree while Coons chipped in 12. Sophomore forward Tyler and two other siblings were born in Chicago. in occupational therapy. Waite led Taylor with eight rebounds, while Coons, Brandon said that his heritage has taught him a Bryan wants to follow a similar path and is an exer- Waite and sophomore forward Darayl Jordan led Tay- big life lesson. cise science major at Taylor. His dream job would be “My father came to America along with my mother to play in the NFL, but for the time being, he plans to and they didn’t really know anyone,” Brandon said. go to graduate school for physical therapy. “There’s no question our team is better “My father had to provide for himself so he had to work “I would love to be a therapist for a professional (than last season), we just have to play hard, and seeing that as I grew up showed me that I sports team, helping athletes recover from differ- well under pressure.” had to work hard in everything that I did.” ent injuries,” Bryan said. “Or even if it’s not just for a - Coach Patterson The Onuselogus go to Nigerian festivals and eat particular sports team, maybe a hospital that a lot Nigerian food several times a week. Lots of their of the sport teams use so I can come in contact with Nigerian family and friends still participate in tribal different athletes and help them recover from injuries.” Photographs providedby the Onuselogu brothers lor with three assists each. The Trojans shot .429 from weddings in the U.S. A photo of Bryan and Brandon from their childhood. the field, compared to .491 for the Pilots. Despite the loss, Patterson has high hopes for this year’s squad. Trojans ground Pilots, bounce back after first loss “There’s no question our team is better (than last season), we just have to play well under pressure,” BRYCE MARSEE Patterson said. “The genius is in the details, so we’ve just got to pull it all together and be more consistent.” CONTRIBUTOR The players echoed Patterson’s thoughts. In a top-25 showdown Saturday afternoon, the No. “We need to continue to trust in each other, exe- 13 Lady Trojans got back on the winning track, tak- cute our stuff, and get stops down the stretch,” Peller ing down conference foe, No. 15 Bethel. Not only did said. Taylor have a hot hand on offense, shooting 55 per- Dutcher focused on some of the specifics the team cent, but they managed to hold the Pilots to just 34.8 must execute to be successful. percent shooting on the night. “We need to be able to rebound strong, take smart “Our intensity and defense were the keys today,” said shots and have a lock-down defense when the game Head Coach Tena Krause. “We played two great halves is on the line,” Dutcher said. and did not have a lapse. The perimeter defense was Tonight kicks off the 29th Annual Ivanhoe’s Classic excellent and we really played together today.” tournament. The two teams battled back and forth in the begin- Patterson believes the biggest challenge of Silent ning of regulation. Neither team was able to pull away Night is the game itself. early. Things changed at the 14:52 mark, as the Tro- “It’s a bizarre environment,” he said. “Once we jans caught fire on a 27-8 run over the next 10 minutes get to 10, the game settles down and becomes more to take a 39-21 lead. normal, but that 10 points is a challenge. Everyone During the run, Taylor knocked down four of seven hears everything you say, so for me as a coach, I don’t 3-pointers, and a number of players put up points. want to embarrass a player in front of everyone.” Bethel managed to get six points back before the Photographs by Timothy P. Riethmiller Although much of the focus is on the uniqueness of Junior guard Ashley Fouch looks to break down the defense with a pass inside to the post during last Saturday’s game against Bethel. teams headed to the locker room with a 44-32 Trojan the game, the Trojans are not taking their opponent lead. ference.” and enthusiastic,” Daniels said. “We lost twice to lightly. Senior Tess Rudolph led the impressive first-half With 14:15 left in regulation, Taylor mounted them last season, so we had some incentive; plus “We don’t have a lot of information about Akron- shooting performance, knocking down all four of her another run, outscoring the Pilots 12-2 over the next they’re a very good and talented team so this was a Wayne, but they’re college basketball players, so we 3-point attempts. Taylor went six of 10 from down- four minutes of play and taking a 66-26 lead. great win.” have to be ready to play,” Patterson said. town and held the Pilots to three of 13 from behind From that point on, the Trojans controlled the Taylor won the rebound battle, pulling down 46 Dutcher’s only problem with Silent Night is the the arc. game. Bethel, however, finished with a strong run to boards to the Pilots’ 38. Guarneri led the Trojans with difference between it and the rest of the Trojan home The Pilots came out of the intermission strong, hit- pull the score to within nine, but with only 25-seconds 11, recording her third double-double of the season. games. ting three of their first four shots and bringing the remaining, Taylor had the game in the bag. The Trojans will be back in action tonight while “We just wish more students would come to other game to within 10 just two minutes into the second Rudolph led the Trojan offense with 19 points. Fel- competing in the Indiana Wesleyan Classic. Their games and not just ‘Silent Night,’ because playing with half. low seniors Erin Guarneri and Erika Redweik added game will start at 8 p.m. against Rio Grande. Taylor the support of the student body behind us really helps “You can’t ever lay down and die against Bethel,” 17 and 16, respectively. Junior Becca Daniels also will also play in the 1 p.m. game tomorrow against get us going,” he said. Krause said. “They have way too many weapons and reached double digits, scoring a career-high 15 points. Rochester College. Tonight’s game is at 6 p.m. in Odle Arena. probably the best 3-point shooting team in the con- “Our goals coming in for this game was to be intense

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Over the past two years, the tradition of Silent said former SID Eric Smith, “and no one has really Bowers said a high priority of Silent Night is to Night has grown significantly, grabbing the inter- put the time in to really put together a well con- remember it is a basketball game and all the logis- est of many across the country. It is easy to see the structed video. (Last year’s video) was really crucial tics of such must be taken care of first. attention garnered by Silent Night, but many do not in the success (of Silent Night) and getting some of Smith had similar thoughts as he thought back notice the hard work and preparation that goes into that national media coverage.” on his preparation for Silent Night as SID. making this highly publicized event a national story. Anticipation is high for the amount of people “We were very responsible for all games, just from Silent Night began in 1995 and has gone through who will discover or hear about Silent Night an event management standpoint,” Smith said. a few transformations. But those modifications are through social media. During Silent Night, the athletic department small compared to the changes that have occurred Because of this, many hours are spent pushing organizes the Samaritan’s feet promotion, writes a over the past two years. With many media sources Silent Night to the media in hopes of attracting the script for the PA announcer and honors the NAIA showing a strong interest in Silent Night, the ath- same amount or more interest than the years prior. scholar athletes, among many other activities. letic department had to make some adjustments. “We started tweeting the video out and slowly Another aspect of preparing for such a large “We get a lot of feedback from a lot of people,” people started picking it up,” Andry said. “For two event compared to other games is safety. said Co-Sports Information Director (Co-SID) Ted weeks (there) was a different media entity every day “As a department we have to think strategically Bowers. “Five years ago it wasn’t like that. We just running with it.” about ‘OK, how do we keep players safe?’” Andry came, we had a good time, it was a great night and This year, the media requests have been coming said. “For example, last year we had a camera guy then it was over.” in strongly from major media and news outlets. The that ran out onto the floor during the game.” Now the preparation of Taylor’s biggest event of coverage of Silent Night has mostly occurred after In preparing for the game itself, small changes the year is more thought out and requires a lot of the game, but this year there is a higher anticipa- are always going to be made because of the dra- time and even more attention to detail. tion, forcing news outlets to acquire information matic change in excitement and the size of the The reason Silent Night has become such a big beforehand. crowd, which makes this game more unique than event recently is because of innovation within the CBS Sports called earlier this week asking to any other college sports tradition. athletic department. receive the video of the game first, hoping to be Taylor’s campus has always known that Silent Cam Andry, who has served as assistant SID, golf the major news source to break with coverage of Night was special. But it needed something more. coach and Co-SID, made Silent Night more tangible the event. The Wall Street Journal is also covering Taylor’s SIDs and others from the athletic depart- and easier to share upon his arrival to Taylor. Silent Night with an in-depth piece of the game ment put in the effort and time to give it that push. “It’s not nearly as cool when it’s described on that runs today. “It doesn’t just happen,” Smith said. “I think a lot paper,” Andry said. “To be able to have a video that “Ted (Bowers) set up interviews with Patterson of people think it is a viral thing and that is not the you can share extremely quickly and with one click and most of the players,” Andry said. “From our end case. There was a lot of hard work by our staff to of a button somebody can retweet. . . . It grows like we just kind of take it one step at a time. We try to make sure it got in front of a lot of people.” wildfire.” be the bridge so our coaches and student athletes

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THE COST CONTINUED STUDY CONTINUED heightened awareness of other cultures?” Snyder asked. “It seems that going on The net price (tuition minus aid received) found that Lighthouse made significant, these trips — where they have proper for students entering this fall was less long-lasting impacts on students’ inter- preparation, reflection, and debriefing — than the net price for those who arrived cultural perspectives. Snyder credits this seems to heighten that.” at Taylor last fall. to the preparation, reflection and de- Sophomore Geoff Nelson has par- For 2011-12 school year, Taylor gave briefing designed into the program. ticipated in mission trips to Mississippi, out more than 17 million dollars in fi- “Proper preparation is necessary if Iowa, and two to Mexico. He enjoyed nancial aid, just more than half of the ap- they’re going to gain in terms of their each, but none impacted him tangibly. proximately 36 million dollars students attitudes, gain interpersonally and He expects his Lighthouse trip to Nepal received in total aid. spiritually,” Snyder said. “And if you don’t to be different. “We try to keep our expenses as low as debrief . . . you don’t gain in your knowl- “Going into those I had a very narrow possible so we don’t have to pass those edge, your awareness, your behavior (or) focus. Often the typical response when on to students in the form of tuition in- your intellectual development.” you come from a mission trip is, ‘Oh, creases,” Nace said. “We do try to adjust Before their trips, Lighthouse partici- I’m so blessed’ and ‘God has blessed me our financial aid so it keeps up with the pants take a one-credit preparatory class abundantly’ — which is true, but if that’s rising cost.” in the fall. One hour is spent with all the only thing, I think it wasn’t a success- Among the Council for Christian Col- Lighthouse participants, and a second ful trip.” leges and Universities (CCCU), a group hour is spent in team meetings. Nelson’s team is partnering with Tiny of 118 Christian schools in the U.S., the “That’s where they’re doing specific Hands International, an organization average cost of tuition is $23,953. Tay- Statistics provided by Tim Nace learning about the culture they’re go- dedicated to protecting and rescuing Infographic by McLean Roberts lor’s tuition for the 2012-13 school year ing into,” said senior Hayley Meredith, women and children from sex trafficking. is $28,088. member of the research team and past “We’ve been spending a lot of time The lowest-priced CCCU school is Kate Mann (’99) and her husband Troy admissions at Indiana University-Purdue Lighthouse participant. “Many of them learning about the culture of the country $13,370 dollars, and the most expensive (’96) are two alums who are feeling the ef- University Fort Wayne, the concerns are doing minimal language training. . . . and delving into the deep questions of is $37,020. fects of that cost. about the cost are related to concerns They’re looking at specific aspects of poverty and human trafficking,” Nelson “We wouldn’t encourage anybody to The couple lives in Fort Wayne, and about diversity. that culture they’re going into, and then said. “We don’t want to go there with just choose Taylor if it means financial harm,” both currently work as teachers. They Hudson sees diversity as a key to bring- maybe the specific region . . . . It creates a surface-level knowledge. As horrible as Taylor Vice President for Finance Ste- have two children, and their debt affects ing about change. a context.” these things are, we want to know about phen Olson said. “There are some fami- their kids’ futures. “If you’re wanting this world to change . In January, while working under their them so it’s not as much of a shock when lies that do that, and it works out, but “People talk a lot about saving for col- . . you have to be open to people who don’t teams’ respective partner organizations, we see them up close and personal.” they’re taking a risk. . . . It’s true in all buy- lege and stuff, but you can’t really save for think or that aren’t like (you),” Hudson participants keep personal journals, On Jan. 4, Nelson will fly out of the U.S. ing situations. We never tell somebody to your kids’ college when you’re still paying said. “The perception is that, yes, we’re complete Scripture exercises and read with the rest of his Lighthouse team. buy the Mercedes just because it’s a bet- for your own,” Kate Mann said. becoming more of an elite school, so we two books about their specific country. “We’ll be there for three weeks so we’ll ter car than to buy the Toyota.” For Hudson, who currently works in want people here that can pay the bill.” When the spring semester commences, get to experience it on a deeper level, teams meet to debrief, share in chapel understand it on a deeper level — which and host individual sharing sessions. preparation definitely helps with,” Nel- “All of those are actually very intention- son said. ally part of it,” said Lighthouse Director That’s the idea behind the prepara- Paper towels vs. hand dryers: Jenny Collins. tion, and if the Psychology Research Pro- According to the Lighthouse study, gram’s study is trustworthy, it’s working. those thought-provoking aspects along- “Lighthouse is not your typical ‘let’s side the teams’ service nurture intercul- go to another country and experience the dry facts tural growth in participating students. it and come back,’” Snyder said. “This is “How can you get (students) to have a different.” Hand dryers bring benefits, raise questions ALL-NIGHTERS CONTINUED not for office work, watching television KARA HACKETT or playing video games (unless it helps MANAGING EDITOR finished. you to doze off). Near most sinks on campus, you can find puses is poor respiratory etiquette. producing and disposing paper towels. “Finals week is a good time to take a 5. Exercise moderately for 30 minutes a at least one of 227 white hand dryers with “People cough into their hands and Before jet air hand dryers were in- break from technology-based activities,” day, but no later than three hours before a standard message in small black let- touch things that other students touch stalled during the summer of 2010, Taylor Neideck said. “Putting aside video games, lights out. ters: “Taylor University uses high speed, instead of coughing into the crook of used about 47 tons of paper towels every social networking, internet surfing . . . al- 6. Sip herb tea before bed to raise body energy efficient hand dryers instead of their elbows,” Poland said. year, amassing an annual cost of about ways seems to free up a lot of time that temperature and to help induce sleep. paper towels because of the environmen- Second to poor respiratory etiquette $64,500. can be used for either sleeping or study- Chamomile tea is a good choice. tal and financial benefits.” is poor toilet etiquette caused by people The one-time cost of installing hand i n g .” 7. Snack on protein and complex carbo- But in June, the Mayo Clinic published not washing their hands correctly for at dryers was $81,350, and the annual cost Neideck noted the importance of hydrates up to one hour before bed to a comprehensive study of all known least the length of the “Happy Birthday” of electricity for the hand dryers is only breaks that allow the brain to slow down, enlist the aid of these naturally calming handwashing studies since 1970, calling song. about $17,250, meaning the switch paid such as exercise, quiet time and solitude, compounds. into question the health factors of hand for itself after about two years by reduc- as opposed to activities that keep the 8. Nap no later than 8 hours before you dryers compared to traditional paper ing the annual cost by about $47,250, brain firing, such as gaming and using are planning on going to bed to avoid towels. “The pros are you’re never Crosby said. the internet. sleep interference. The new study indicates hand dryers out of a way to dry your When facility services asked him to Neideck and the counseling center 9. Put work aside two to three hours be- are less efficient and spread more germs begin researching the financial, environ- help educate students on good sleep hab- fore sleeping. than paper towels, according to The Wall hands. . . . The con side of it mental and health considerations of the its and help process thoughts and issues 10. Write out a “worry list” or “to-do list” Street Journal. is they are noisy, and they switch to hand dryers in 2010, one factor that might be keeping students awake. of bothersome matters before bed to help As a Taylor Board of Trustees member he took into consideration was a Oct. The counseling center can also work your mind disengage. and professor of medicine and infectious do blow germs out into the 7, 1996-Jan. 21, 1997, Mayo Clinic study on relaxation and breathing exercises 11. Learn to use prayer, meditation, diseases at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Greg Poland environment, though the showing no significant differences in the that can help calm the mind and prepare soothing music, deep breathing, pro- says it’s true. Hand dryers do spread efficiency of hand dryers or paper towels the body to sleep, Neideck suggested. gressive muscle relaxation or other tech- germs by spattering dirty water, and they number of germs you’re in removing bacteria from well-washed The Counseling Center, located in Re- niques that help the brain kick back and contribute to impatient hand drying be- talking about probably is hands. diger Chapel in Student Development, unwind. cause they take longer to use than paper And this year, containing the spread of is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 12. Keep the bedroom quiet, dark and towels. not enough to make the germs is especially important because it through Friday. Appointments to talk cool. But they aren’t all bad. average person sick.” is the earliest start to the influenza sea- with a counselor can be made at 998- 13. If you fail to fall asleep within 25 min- “A lot of people went with the electric son doctors have seen since 2003-2004, 5222 or x85222 on campus. Scheduling utes, get out of bed and read for a while, dryers, and there’s pros and cons to it,” - Dr. Greg Poland Poland says. via email is available at counselingcen- selecting soothing rather than stimulat- Poland said. “The pros are you’re never “We don’t know why it’s starting earlier, [email protected]. ing material. out of a way to dry your hands. . . . The but what we’re seeing is two different 14. Consult a doctor before taking mela- con side of it is they are noisy, and they According to Poland, reducing the strands: Influenza A N3H2 and Influenza SLEEP TIPS FROM THE tonin, which may produce insomnia if do blow germs out into the environment, number of paper towels on campus does B,” Poland said. COUNSELING CENTER given at the wrong time, or other sleep- though the number of germs you’re talk- eliminate the option to use paper towels And according to the U.S. Centers for 1. Retire within two hours and rise within aids, which may prove ineffective, un- ing about probably is not enough to to touch bacteria-coated bathroom sinks Disease Control and Prevention, the one hour of the same time every day, healthy or habit-forming. make the average person sick.” and doors, but ultimately, the health cost dominant strand this year, Influenza A even on weekends. 15. Dim lights two to three hours before Poland says the bacteria in the air of dryers are minimal. N3H2, works fast. 2. Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol, bedtime and get out in bright sunshine caused by hand dryers is nothing com- Taylor’s Coordinator of Stewardship To avoid the spread of bacteria, Poland which suppress deep sleep, within three for five to 30 minutes as soon as you arise pared to the amount caused by flushing & Sustainability Kevin Crosby says the recommends frequenting antiseptic dis- to six hours of bedtime. to help set your brain’s internal clock to a toilet. university’s jet air Excel dryers are well pensers around campus and practicing 3. Avoid heavy meals within three hours your sleep-wake schedule. In fact, he says the most common worth the price because they save Taylor healthy handwashing techniques. of bedtime. 16. If slumber continues to elude you, cause of spreading germs on college cam- money and the environmental costs of 4. Use your bed for resting or sleeping, consider a visit to a doctor. In The Loop Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday JINGLE BELL JOG SAC STUDY BREAK 9 a.m., Bell Tower 9 p.m., Euler Atrium “It just kind of makes sense. They’re looking for a place with land and hard workers, and we have exactly that. A partnership between Marion and Tiancheng would be a win-win for sure.”

MAYOR SEYBOLD CONTINUES BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP 3 Lwww.TheEchoNews.comOCAL December 7, 2012 FRIDAY A do-it-yourself Yuletide Christmas Spectacular LUCAS SWEITZER this Tuesday LOCAL EDITOR Mississinewa Valley Band and For Sharon Ewbank, the best part of the list. Horse & buggy rides will be offered IWU performing holidays is family coming together. But during the event, $8 for adults and $5 for the holiday treats are a close second. kids aged 2-12. LUCAS SWEITZER “Everyone should get to have great For those looking for snacks, not gifts, LOCAL EDITOR Christmas goodies to share with their Ewbank and Moorman will be co-teach- Finals week is full of ennui and last min- Photograph provided by Epworth Methodist Church family over the holidays,” Ewbank said. ing the “Homemade from the Heart” class ute cramming for many Taylor students. “So I got Cathy (Moorman) with me and from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Epworth Those looking for a midweek break from we thought, ‘Why not teach a class?’” Methodist Church (105 W. 8th St.). The the onslaught of tests should come to the Taylor students have two last-second class is $5 to attend, with proceeds going “Yuletide Spectacular” this Tuesday. chances to pick up gift ideas before head- to Epworth UMC. Although the prereg- Over 60 musicians will perform at the ing home this holiday season. Ewbank istration time has passed, Ewbank says event, including the Mississinewa Valley and Moorman’s “Homemade from the they will take walk-ups as long as the Band’s concert and swing bands, along with Heart” class for treats, and Fairmount room has space. Indiana Wesleyan University’s (IWU) steel Public Library’s “Homemade Holidays “We’d love to have as many people come drum and percussion ensembles. Craft Show,” both take place tomorrow. as are able,” Ewbank said. “Christmas The IWU group will be performing The “Homemade Holidays Craft Show” treats make great holiday surprises.” “Variations on a Ghanaian Theme” and will take place in the Fairmount Public Two recipes for holiday treats will be “The Virgin Mary Had a Baby,” opening up Library at 217 S. Main St. tomorrow from covered in the class — chocolate covered for the Mississinewa Valley Band. Christ- 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. cherries and holiday truffles. Ewbank and mas classics will be covered, such as “The

Photograph provided by Fairmont Public Library to 4 p.m. A variety of homemade gifts will Moorman will lead the class by demon- Christmas Song” and “March of the Toys,” Epworth UMC and Fairmount Public Library will both host local destinations for be for sale and could offer a great way stration, and according to Ewbank, they while the swing section has more contem- some do-it-yourself tips this holiday season. to check some names off your shopping might even share the results afterward. porary arrangements to add, like “Secret Agent Santa.” The evening will end with a singalong rendition of “White Christmas.” The event is free for all ages, and will Mayor Seybold continues business partnership begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Phillippe Perform- ing Arts Center at IWU. For any additional Chinese company meets with information, contact the Phillippe Box key Marion leaders Office at 765-677-2610. LUCAS SWEITZER LOCAL EDITOR Jack Six delegates from a company in Bei- jing visited Marion recently, in a part of a series of ongoing talks with Marion Whitlow Mayor Wayne Seybold about expanding a business partnership between the Mid- western city and the Tiancheng Group in China. Winterun This advance is supported by many Remembering a community member key Marion business leaders, including Darren Reese, Marion’s Director of Devel- while staying in shape opment Services. According to Reese, a partnership with the group could bring LUCAS SWEITZER jobs to the unique demographic work- LOCAL EDITOR force Marion has. Some run for fitness. Some run for Jack. “The Tiancheng project revolves around YMCA Event Coordinator Janet Snyder runs agricultural development,” Reese said. for both. “We are committed to ongoing conversa- “Jack Whitlow was a huge part of this com- tions with them to hopefully meet their munity,” Snyder said. “It’s tragic he’s no lon- project goals.” ger with us, but he would love the way we One of the reasons Marion is such an honor him every year.” attractive city to partner with is because Originally from Vermont, Jack Whitlow of the large percentage of recent col- moved to Indianapolis after his service in lege graduates from Taylor and Indiana the military. He continued to train for tri- Photograph provided by marionindiana.us Wesleyan University, according to Grant Mayor Wayne Seybold has been building a relationship with the Tiancheng Group in China since earlier this year. athlon events and mini-marathons in the Country Economic Growth Council Presi- area, and decided to invest even more heav- dent Scott Murphy. Though the document doesn’t legally explaining what Grant County has to offer poses of agricultural development. Smear ily in areas of public health. A fitness fanatic “(The delegates) were very receptive and hold either party to any financial obli- and the potential that we have both in says the workforce Marion provides is his whole life, Whitlow served on the Grant very pleased with their visit to various gation, it puts into writing many plans agriculture and labor environment.” very tempting for a growing company like County YMCA Board of Directors for years, businesses and universities,” Murphy said. the two groups have been working on for The Tiancheng Group handles a variety Tiancheng. creating many annual events like Garfield’s While in Marion, the delegates visited some time. of business practices, primarily known “It just kind of makes sense,” Smear said. Great Race. many local businesses, both Taylor and This is just the latest development in a for manufacturing steel and steel tubes “They’re looking for a place with land Five years ago, Whitlow’s body was found IWU, as well as Marion High School, series of talks that has taken Mayor Sey- in Beijing. Even though this is the com- and hard workers, and we have exactly on the Mississinewa Riverwalk, having attending a Chinese class. After dinner bold overseas to Beijing multiple times pany’s main business, it isn’t why they’re that. A partnership between Marion and passed away from a heart attack during at K-Bistro, Murphy, Mayor Seybold and over the last few years. According to Mur- looking at Marion as a potential business Tiancheng would be a win-win for sure.” his morning run. The Grant County YMCA Tiancheng’s Deputy General Manager phy, these talks could start to pay off soon. partner. The delegates returned to Beijing decided to dedicate their annual Winterun Zhou Xuezhong signed a non-binding “I think the group is very interested in According to Grant County Economic on Nov. 27, ending this latest round of (“winter” and “run”) to Jack’s memory — letter of cooperation, which states the establishing a relationship with the U.S.,” Countil Public Relations Representative talks. Mayor Seybold is already planning many still remember the impact he had. mutual benefit in exploring business Murphy said. “Clearly Mayor Seybold Courtney Smear, the Tiancheng Group is another trip to Beijing in early 2013 to options for the future. and Linda Dawson have done a good job mainly interested in Marion for the pur- further negotiations. “Jack Whitlow was a Weekly huge part of this com- Today In History munity. It’s tragic he’s 1740 - In early December two weeks of mild and rainy weather culminated in the worst flood in fifty years in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. The Merrimack River swelled to its highest level, and in Maine the raging waters no longer with us, but he Forecast swept away mills, carried off bridges and ruined highways. would love the way we honor him every year.” South Bend 1988 - An outbreak of cold arctic air brought up to 18 inches of snow to the Colorado Rockies, with 14 inches at – Janet Snyder Boulder, Colo. and seven inches at Denver. Heavy snow blanketed New Mexico the following day, with 15 inches reported near Ruidoso. Indiana Fort Wayne “I know lots of people who do it just Monthly Precipitation UV Index for Today Farmers Almanac Weekly Weather because they knew Jack,” Snyder said. “The Weather Upland Seattle For Upland 11 fact that it’s getting people active would Today 10 make him really happy.” 6” 9 Muncie 5” 8 Participants are encouraged to arrive an 7 hour before the 10 a.m. race, even earlier if 4” 6 New York 5 Indianapolis the participant hasn’t yet registered. The Indianapolis 3” Average 4 2.96 in. registration fee is $25, which includes par- 2” 3 Denver 2 ticipation in the race, a T-shirt and water 1” 1 Low Los Angeles along the way. All proceeds for the Jack Whit- Month UV Scale low Winterun will go to the American Heart to Date 11+ Extreme Atlanta 0.27in. 8-10 Very High Dallas Association. 6-7 High 3-5 Moderate There are two races planned for the event: Evansville 0-2 Low a 5K run and a two mile “Fun Walk.” The 5K is timed and will be competitive, whereas the two mile walk is for those who want to come out and support. The walk will not be timed. For the competitive race, there will be five age divisions in each gender, providing 10 divisions overall: the 19 and under, 20-35, Today Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 36-49, 50 and over and the overall division. 51° 44° 46° 40° 51° 34° 35° 24° 33° 24° 40° 28° 40° 29° According to Janet Snyder, trophies and rib- Showers AM Showers Showers Rain / Snow Showers Partly Cloudy Sunny Mostly Sunny bons will be given to winners in each divi- 50% chance of rain 30% chance of rain 60% chance of rain 30% chance of rain 20% chance of rain 0% chance of rain 10% chance of rain sion. All participants in both races will receive complimentary water and other refresh- ments after the race, when the YMCA hands Waning Crescent Waning Crescent Waning Crescent Waning Crescent Waning Crescent Waning Crescent New Moon out door prizes. “When it comes right down to the issue, we can’t call ourselves servants of God if we are not servants in this world.” WHAT ABOUT THE WORLD?

4 www.TheEchoNews.comWORLD December 7, 2012 FRIDAY BEHIND THE TIMES Slaves to What about the World? Christmas 1,600,000 What we haven’t yet considered 1,600,000 Forced Laborers are the true force about foreign affairs, out in the 11,600,000 open and under the microscope. behind the First World Christmas season. 600,000 KARI TRAVIS WORLD EDITOR CLAIRE HADLEY 3,700,000 WORLD STAFF WRITER I get it. 1,800,000 No really, I do. I get that the typical The average college student has world news article isn’t all that exciting. between 30 and 50 forced laborers mak- Believe me, I did my homework. When I ing the products he or she is used to started writing for The Echo this year, I purchasing, according to a recent study knew what I was up against. from Slavery Footprint, a right-to-work An endless stretch of dry, repetitive organization. The lifestyle survey is and difficult world issues. intended to show consumers how many It’s been as daunting for me as it forced laborers contribute to anything undoubtedly has been for you. they find in their homes, according to The biggest challenge I faced was how The Huffington Post. Data shows number of forced laborers in each region. to write about worldwide conflict every These findings come right on the Infograph by Jared Rauh week in a way that made it matter. The heels of consumerism’s favorite season. execution wasn’t easy. Christmas is a prime time for shopping guilty of labor violations. Last week, According to the ILO, 74 percent of After a great deal of thought, this col- obsession in western countries, as indi- a factory fire in Bangladesh killed victims are adults, and 26 percent are Hilarious umn was one of the solutions I came up cated by reports that Black Friday sales more than 100 workers, according to children under the age of 18. Females with. The goal was to breakdown mind- this year rose to $52.4 billion. This is CNN. The factory produced clothing represent 55 percent of labor trafficking boggling issues, make sense of constant a 16 percent increase from last year, for Walmart and several other com- victims, and males represent the remain- Headlines world confusion and bring a little snark according to a survey by the National panies. It is just one of about 4,500 ing 45 percent, ILO reported. The end is down under and spark to the topics. Retail Federation. apparel factories in Bangladesh that According to The Global Freedom Did I succeed? I don’t know. Did I try? But this isn’t the most wonderful time employ an estimated 3.4 million work- Center, 128 countries, including the The Mayans were right, and the apoca- You bet I did. of the year for the more than 21 million ers. Workers are usually young women U.S., criminalize all forms of human lypse is near, according to Australian Prime The process has been educating. people who are trapped in forced labor who work long hours dyeing, cutting trafficking, including labor trafficking, Minister Julia Gillard. Throughout this semester, we’ve faced situations, reports The International and stitching, all for a minimum wage sex trafficking, state-enforced force In a 50-second video meant as a spoof on off on more than a dozen tough issues. Labour Organization (ILO). of approximately $43 a month. labor and prison labor. ILO estimates a local radio station, Gillard provided details We’ve delved into the Greek financial A survey conducted by a Tianjin-based A statement from CLW revealed that three out of every 1,000 people world- on what she saw as events that would lead to crisis. We’ve learned about the Syrian/ newspaper found that only 24 percent of the worst situation is in a Samsung sup- wide are trapped in jobs into which they the end of the world later this month. Russian relationship. We’ve examined employees in various companies work ply factory, where workers often work were coerced or deceived. “The end of world is coming. It wasn’t Y2K, North Korea’s past, present and future. less than eight hours a day, when the more than 220 overtime hours per month. And none can leave. it wasn’t even the carbon price,” said Gillard But we still haven’t officially asked the remaining 76 percent said they work “Workers here can work up to 15 or 16 Five and a half million (26 percent) with a straight face. “It turns out that the biggest, and perhaps most important, between eight and 12 hours each day, hours per day with perhaps one day of of these people are under 18 years of Mayan calendar is true.” analytical question. according to China Daily. rest per month,” CLW said. age. ILO states that 93 percent of forced Why do we (or don’t we) care? A follow-up investigation found work- The statistics given by the ILO classify laborers are located in under-developed Remembering those royal labor pains Yes. I just went there. ers usually work from three to six times these situations as labor trafficking. Its economies. I can’t begin to tell you how many the legal overtime limit, reported China definition states that forced labor often Announcements of Will and Kate’s expected times people have told me they don’t Labor Watch (CLW). CLW also said involves the use of a scheme, plan or pat- arrival of a baby in 2013 has spurred souvenir care about world news or world issues. employees at one of Samsung’s suppliers tern or creating a climate of fear to make manufacturers to get busy with money making On the other hand, I’ve also been sometimes worked up to 16 hours a day, people believe there will be serious con- memorabilia for the big occasion. approached by dozens of people who with only one day of rest a month. sequences if they attempt to leave their The commercial baby celebration will include want to connect to an understanding And China isn’t the only country work situation. mugs, tea towels and nearly 100 other items. of the world, but who just don’t know how to do so. Frankly, I understand how they feel. World politics, on a surface level, is Around the World Russia - A cargo ship sank off hard to care about. Leaders like Vladi- Middle East- Hamas’s leader, the Black Sea Tuesday, killing mir Putin are corrupt. Countries like Khaled Meshall, will visit Pales- at least three people and caus- tine for the first time in 45 years North Korea seem far removed. And the ing nine others to go missing, today, according to Reuters. He political inner workings of the Muslim according to Reuters. The Ukra- hopes to display his newfound nian and Russian crew were run- Brotherhood are difficult to untangle. confidence after his believed vic- ning the coal supply ship. But should that keep us from trying tory over Israel last month. to grasp these things? All semester long, I have intentionally removed my first person perspective from this column. I didn’t want to sound biased. I didn’t want to come across as preachy. I didn’t want to put myself too close to the issues. At long last it’s time for me to break my own rules. So I’m going to ask the questions that are plaguing me during this month of Christmas tidings and good cheer. Why do we sing about peace on earth Africa - Eleven people were at Christmas time if we have no intention killed in a South African mili- Australia -Two Australian DJs of reaching out to understand the world tary aircraft crash yesterday prank called the hospital where China - Three officials were fired that God created? How do we begin to during an unidentified mission, England’s Princess Kate was being by a Chinese research center the comprehend the meaning of Christmas if according to The Associated treated for morning sickness on after testing genetically modified Press. The aircraft encountered Dec. 3. They impersonated Queen we don’t have the same kind of love for the rice on children, according to bad weather and crashed into a Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, world that the Bible talks about? Reuters. They were released for mountain range, killing every- gaining information about the violating regulations, scientific What do we really mean when we pro- one on board. Princess’s condition from a nurse. claim “joy to the world?” ethics and academic integrity. I’m not trying to be confrontational . . . well, okay. Maybe I am. But I am confront- ing myself just as much as I am anyone else. When it comes right down to the issue, we can’t call ourselves servants of God if In Visuals: a review of recent events in the Middle East we are not servants in this world. Perhaps there is no better time than this Christmas It’s a confusing region full of conflict, so we wrote a recap to refresh your memory. to remember that “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son.” KARI TRAVIS I don’t know about you, but those words WORLD EDITOR mess with my human comprehension. I’m still trying to figure out how to lo ve the world. Trust me. It’s not easy for me to wake up in the morning and decide I want to spend my day researching Syrian genocide. It’s not com- fortable for me when I learn about persecu- tion, human rights abuses and poverty. Why? Because it’s even harder for me to want to get up and go do something to change these things. Ouch. Yup. That confession hurts. But maybe, just maybe, that’s what I’m supposed to carry away from this series of intense searches within the realm of current events. Because if I hurt for the world that The film that wasn’t so innocent Still fighting dirty A change not welcome Little girl, big impact God created and sent his son to save, if I An outbreak of protests swept the Middle The fight to overthrow Syria’s President Palestine was granted status as an When Malala Yousufzai, a young, Pakistani seek to understand the issues that com- East in September when a controversial, Bashar Al-Assad began months ago, and Observer State in an overwhelmingly school girl, was shot in the head by Taliban plicate affairs around the globe, I might anti-Islamic film called “The Innocence of continues on in a frenzied endgame pur- successful vote from the UN General insurgents while campaigning for women’s learn to love and care for the world in a Muslims” raised eyebrows, and tempers. suit, according to CNN. Rebels recently Assembly on Nov. 29, according to New rights earlier this year, the world united way that reflects God. made gains in the fight for Assad’s govern- York Magazine. The U.S. was among dis- in an overwhelming show of support. The And that, my friends, is what I hope you ing city of Damascus, and are determined senting countries that didn’t approve of concern shown to Malala has helped raise take away as well. If you do, then I will be to see the battle through. the decision. greater awareness of the need for equal able to consider this column a success. opportunities in Islamic countries. “Also, being able to put ‘NASA satellite’ on a resumé tends to be an eye- p o p p e r.” TSAT: PREPARING FOR LIFTOFF

5 www.TheEchoNews.comSCIENCE & TECH December 7, 2012 FRIDAY Apple v. Samsung: tech giants’ battle resumes KYLE CARRUTHERS COPY EDITOR/STAFF WRITER

Apple and Samsung returned to court yes- According to CNET, it is unlikely that terday to begin a complex appeals process allowance will be given for jury miscon- regarding a line of phones that some Tay- duct, as most misconduct rulings involve lor students may own. The appeal follows jury members using outside information the unprecedented verdict awarded to to affect a verdict. Both sides can only Apple on Aug. 24, 2012 (see the Aug. 31 hope that the matter will be finally and edition of The Echo for more on the origi- satisfactorily settled by Koh’s rulings. nal case). According to Forbes, the beleaguered case will be wringed through a few more THE

Spring 2012 photo by Timothy P. Riethmiller weeks of uncertainty as U.S. District Judge Physics engineering professor Hank Voss is the principal investigator for the TSAT project. Lucy Koh announced that she will not be releasing her verdicts as an omnibus GEEK but in installments throughout the next BRIEFS month. TSAT: preparing for liftoff The key issue being decided was Fear not: the UN isn’t taking whether or not Samsung products would over the Internet KATELYN S. IRONS be pulled from the market as a result of COPY EDITOR/STAFF WRITER the patent infringement. The ruling does Recent concerns that the U.N.’s not affect Samsung’s most recent prod- International Telecommunica- ucts, only the Galaxy line of devices from Less than eight months remain until ature, density and potential of a plasma David Boyajian and Research Engineer tions Union (ITU) is considering 2011. Due to the length of the case, the ver- the launch of a nanosatellite being built (packet of charged gas),” McClure said. Jeff Dailey. taking over the Internet are largely sions of the phone that could be banned by a tireless team of Taylor seniors and Physics major Matt Orvis is the lead The students building the TSAT recog- unfounded, according to a Syra- may reach the end of their shelf-life by the faculty as part of their capstone engineer- engineer for the ThEEF (the earth’s electric nize the post-Taylor benefits they will gain cuse University professor of infor- time any potential bans come into effect. ing project. The TSAT will be launched field) sensor, which measures EF and VLF from their work. “I feel very blessed for mation studies. The ITU has little There is also the possibility that the into space in late summer 2013, according within the earth’s radiation belt. The sen- the opportunity to work on a project with authority to regulate the Internet court would force Samsung to hand over to Hank Voss, principal investigator and sor, Orvis said, “will give us more insight these professors and students that rivals or the network of nonprofit organi- more money to Apple than the $1 billion professor of physics and engineering. into the Sun/Earth coupling in this region top engineering universities,” McClure zations that currently determines that the company has already been fined, The TSAT is a small satellite built of (the) atmosphere as well as insight into said. “Also, being able to put ‘NASA satel- Internet standards. Some tech according to BBC. Apple is seeking an through a decade-long partnership the VLF wave propagation characteristics.” lite project’ on a resumé tends to be an companies were concerned that additional $500 million from Samsung. between students and professors. It was The TSAT will be orbiting the earth for eye-popper.” if the Internet came under U.N. Of course, the amount could also be chosen by NASA as one of the 33 nano- five to six weeks, taking 90 minutes to Baranowski added, “This is a very real control, some nations would try decreased. satellites the agency will be launching complete each trip. After that it will burn project with requirements, design con- to exercise undue influence over Samsung claims that Apple “double- throughout 2013 and 2014, according to up in the atmosphere. straints and a host of other problems that the Internet. patented” features of the outer design of a NASA press release. Computer engineering major Jacob come from trying to deliver a working bit.ly/internet-control the iPhone. If the judge agrees that fea- According to Voss, the TSAT will be Baranowski is in charge of designing and product. I would say the most important tures spread across multiple patents are launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on a implementing the ground support equip- thing I’ve learned so far is more about Renewed Curiosity: NASA to similar enough that they should originally rocket that will service the International ment (GSE) on the TSAT. This will enable what it’s like to be a ‘real’ engineer.” launch second rover in 2020 be included in a single patent, the dam- Space Station (ISS). interaction between Taylor and the satel- The group even got a chance to present ages awarded would have been smaller. “(The TSAT) is about the size of a large lite once it is in orbit. “I will be building the project to and receive feedback from A second Mars rover based Another development in the case led kleenex box,” said physics engineering GSE testing hardware to control the power Excellis, an aerospace company based out largely on Curiosity’s design will Samsung to cry foul after the company major Dan McClure, team lead for the supplied to the sensors and microcon- of Fort Wayne, which is responsible for be sent to the Red Planet in 2020, learned jury foreman Velvin Hogan was project. The satellite has solar panels troller board during the testing phase of taking satellite images such as the ones NASA announced at the American previously involved in a lawsuit with one surrounding the outside and is built to development,” Baranowski said. used by Google Earth, McClure said. Geophysical Union Fall Meeting. of Samsung’s business partners. Hogan measure solar storms. Physics engineering major David Lew McClure also says there is a second sat- The new rover will reuse spare filed bankruptcy after losing a suit to The TSAT was built to measure par- is in charge of the student flight processor, ellite that students and professors have parts from Curiosity and will Seagate Technologies, a hard drive manu- ticles and fields of these storms. It also controller interfacing and is team leader been working to build: the ELEO-Satellite. utilize similar techniques like facturer with whom Samsung has a “sub- will attempt to better predict orbital decay, for software development. “The neat part It is a three-cube satellite that is attempt- the rocket-propelled crane used stantial strategic relationship,” according gain understanding of the extremely low about the satellite project is that there are ing to build off of the research and work to lower Curiosity to the planet’s to Samsung court papers, CNET reported. earth orbital (ELEO) region and use a new so many types of subsystems (mechanical, of the TSAT. A proposal was sent to the surface. The second mission is Samsung proposes that the company communication network, according to electrical, thermal, particle physics, etc.) Air Force Office of Scientific Research in projected to cost just $1.5 billion did not receive a fair trial, as the foreman McClure. that you can work on, so there is a wide hopes of getting funding for the projects. in 2015 dollars, $1 billion less than had been personally affected by the case. Students have built most of the variety . . . if there’s a particular field you They plan on beginning work on the proj- Curiosity costed. Not everything Hogan himself mentioned to the BBC in mechanical devices, circuits and the four intend on entering for a career.” ect during spring semester. about the new rover will the same, August that the trial may have turned out main sensors on the satellite: a solid state Other students and faculty involved in however: NASA will send a letter differently if he had not been foreman. detector, a plasma probe, UV sensor and the project include physics engineering to astronomers around the world Samsung hoped that Apple knew about an electrical field (EF) and very low fre- major Adam Kilmer, environmental engi- seeking ideas for what new instru- the Seagate case and was withholding quency (VLF) detector, McClure said. neering major Kevin Seifert, computer For more information on NASA’s CubeSat ments should be included on the information. In response to a judicial The solid state detector was designed to engineering major Seth Foote, Associ- Launch Initiative visit: go.usa.gov/Qbf next mission. mandate, however, Apple stated that all measure high-energy particles upwards of ate Professor of Computer Science and bit.ly/curiosity-take-two the company knew was that Hogan filed 5,000 per second. There is also a plasma Engineering Jonathan Geisler, Associate for bankruptcy in the past. probe that will measure “electron temper- Professor of Physics and Engineering Toys for techies From the inexpensive to the extravagant, this year’s picks for the geeks in your life KATELYN S. IRONS COPY EDITOR/STAFF WRITER

Star-Themed Apps The Gift of TV Touchscreen Gloves Cooled by Computer Washable Keyboard

Give an easy gift without breaking the Give a movies or TV-addicts their drug. Give the gift of instagrammed snowmen, For that techie with a sense of humor and Whether you’ve got a friend who’s a major bank. Angry Birds latest Star Wars edition Netflix and Hulu, both$7.99 a month, are videos of snowball fights and music to a desk job, this retro-style beverage cooler klutz with coffee or a super germaphobe, is $4.99 on iTunes and free on Google Play. accessible to all devices and a great gift skate to. These gloves will allow your plugs into any USB port and has a cool this waterproof keyboard is $39.99 on For a more highbrow gift, give Star Walk, for the snowy months. techie friends to capture winter moments blue light inside. $19.99 on ThinkGeek. Logitech.com. an interactive astronomy guide, $2.99 on without freezing their fingers.$11.99 on com. iTunes. ThinkGeek.com.

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A great gift for someone going on an exotic For that person who likes to play the hero, Give the gift of never-dead-devices. The For that geek who wants to be on the first The Wii U, with high-def graphics and trip or loves to dive, this mask has a built- buy the latest video games: “Halo 4” (on iGeek Portable Charger can charge any wave of technology, the Leap is a great unique new dual-screen technology, is the in camera that runs on triple-A batteries. Xbox 360 for $59.96) or “Call of Duty: type of USB device and touts a week’s option. With a simple plug and download, latest gaming craze this Christmas. If you $49.99 at Liquid Image Co. Black Ops 2” (on Xbox 360, PS3, PC or Wii worth of battery life for a typical device. the Leap turns any computer into a 3D really want to break the bank, splurge for U for $59.99) $61.99 on ThinkGeek.com multi-motion experience. $70.00 preorder the gamer in your life. $299.99-349.99 at at LeapMotion.com Nintendo.com. “Being Russell’s great because you get to welcome people . . . to see their excitement as they enter the floor.”

AN ANIMATED EVENING

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Holipalooza: Children from 18 to 25 years old gather around their describing Holipalooza. “It’s gingerbread houses, feet to hear them read Christmas stories. The children sugar cookies, hot cocoa and cards and prizes and Thoughtful listen intently while chewing on their decorated sugar candy and prizes and karaoke and photo booths, and cookies. The children, in their pajamas of all sorts, everyone’s in their jammies.” Then & Now scoot closer and closer. This “fantasy world” follows the excitement from by Kailey Traylor, When Jay Kesler was president, before Silent Night the Silent Night game into the Dining Commons. Contributor earned its name, this was their Holipalooza. They Games, contests and other activities are scattered called it Jay’s Christmas Party. throughout. Everywhere you look, there are students A different Taylor students and the campus kids would come chatting, smiling, laughing and enjoying the festivities. Spreading the Giving to the dining commons after the basketball game and Many aspects of the Holipalooza we know today listen to President and First Lady Janie Kesler read are becoming tradition. Karaoke, ice fishing and fter a fast- “Twas the Night before Christmas” and the Christmas gingerbread building contests are yearly favorites story in Luke. The Kesler’s would wear footie pajamas of students. Duncan reassures students that many kind of gift with matching hats, the first to wear pajamas to the past-favorites will be present, like karaoke and the Christmas joy game. After Kesler read to the students, there was a gingerbread house contest judged by President and Instead of picking the first expensive paced college prayer and everyone watched the movie “A Christmas Mary Lou Habecker. Story.” The students could quote the movie line for line, In addition to past favorites, a few new activities item off the shelf, try giving sentimental Maintain the holiday excitement as Kesler remembers. will be making their debut. Santa Arm Wrestling A With semester break around the corner, Kesler and Snow Ball “Fight” games will appear for the first gifts this Christmas. Christmas is quickly approaching by basketball game, an wanted to keep the family spirit alive. He wanted the time. These games are the latest additions to the student’s to appreciate family traditions, such as read- ever-growing tradition of Holipalooza. trying a few of these tips. ing Christmas stories, watching movies or gathering ICC’s goal for Holipalooza is building community around the tree in pajamas. and having a shared experience, which is much the elderly couple in red “To do something simple that would make them (the same as Jay’s Christmas Party. Both have brought BY ANGELINA BURKHOLDER students) look forward to having Christmas with the Taylor students together to celebrate the semester LIFE & TIMES CO-EDITOR parents,” Kesler said. “It was really about nostalgia.” ending and Christmas fast approaching. BY OLIVIA JESSUP Jay’s Christmas Party was the original Holipalooza, Both Jay’s Christmas Party and Holipalooza instill a CONTRIBUTOR Christmas is the season for giving, but sometimes For those of you with a significant other in your life, footie pajamas sit but the Holipalooza of today is very different. It’s sense of community and excitement for the upcoming giving can end up as more stressful than heart fulfill- he or she is probably the most important on your list We all know it can be a challenge to get into the Find a Fanatic much larger and modern. Everyone still wears their holidays. So, whether you enjoy a more traditional, ing. This year, try a new approach to the gift giving this Christmas. But those boyfriends and girlfriends Christmas spirit during that short lull between You know people like this, or maybe you are one pajamas,Christmas and President Habecker reads a version of simple Christmas party or a Christmas themed car- frenzy. Take that sparsely filled college wallet, and can be even more expensive than family. Instead of Thanksgiving and Christmas break, especially when of these people. They’re the ones who have been “Twas the Night before Christmas” or “Twas the Night nival, you can have a blast at Holipalooza. spend what little you have in a more wise fashion. buying a bunch of top-dollar gifts for each other, go that lull includes last-minute assignments and stress- counting down to Christmas since fall break. The ones next to an oversized before Finals,” but there is more. More games. More Often times the first group on a Christmas list is buy something together. It takes away from the cost ful finals. No snow, cold weather and overcast skies. who have been listening to Christmas music since food. More everything. Holipalooza will take place in the Dining Commons family. But buying gifts for each member of the fam- and guarantees more quality time together. Buy a It’s a challenge to keep up with everything else anyway. September. It’s easy to tease the Christmas fanatics “It’s a big kid Christmas fantasy world come true,” after the Silent Night game and last approximately ily can suck the few dollars right out of the already couple seasons of a show both of you have had on How do you keep up that holiday spirit during that when it’s still 75 degrees outside, but when it’s past said Inter-Class Council President Hannah Duncan two hours. Christmas tree. deflated wallet. Take a different angle. Instead of the wishlist and spend Christmas watching episodes awkward interim? Thanksgiving and not quite Christmas, it’s more fun Carnival buying a bunch of smaller gifts, put together one gift together. Another option is buying stockings for each to join with them in their holiday joy. So keep building other before Christmas. Everyday put one new item Listen to Christmas Music up that hype and rock around the Christmas tree into the stocking. Instead of buying expensive or Maybe Buddy the Elf wasn’t too far off when he together! The Christmas spirit generic stocking stuffers, include homemade items or said, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is fun stuffers that have sentimental value to the other. singing loud for all to hear.” You don’t have to sing it Give Exchange the stockings on Christmas. at the top of your lungs (maybe not a good idea during The joy of Thanksgiving isn’t all the turkey; it’s An animated is worth sharing — so Beyond the boyfriend, girlfriend and family, there finals week), but it’s still fun to let yourself listen to the fact that you get to set aside a specific day to can be a seemingly endless list of friends, roommates and enjoy the countless renditions of Jingle Bell Rock remember everything that you’re thankful for. The enjoy being together and wingmates that hog the Christmas list. Before out there. So whether you’ve got your headphones in, joy of Christmas (aside from the obvious response of you let the depression set in, remember you aren’t jamming by yourself to “Let it Snow” or belting out Jesus) is giving. Whether you’re giving thanks or giv- evening and celebrating the under any obligation to buy everyone around you a a duet with your best friend, listening to Christmas ing presents, you’re keeping up the joy of the holiday gift. But if there are a couple people who still merit a music really fills you with the Christmas spirit. season. Try giving. It doesn’t have to be anything BY ALEX MELLEN season of Christmas little something, try giving a “friend date.” Take each expensive or major. Whether it’s going out of your way other out to dinner or coffee. Sometimes quality time Decorate! to spend time with a wing mate you don’t really know COPY EDITOR is the best gift. If that’s a bit too mushy for you, ask for Christmas Open House season may be over, but to giving your best friend his or her Christmas present together. a friend’s schedule, pick out a class and offer to buy that doesn’t mean you still can’t decorate. If you want early, giving can be anything. Whether it’s your time, Students entering the Penthouse lobby Wednesday lobby before or after entering the floor’s themed the book for next semester. Of course, scan Amazon to decorate your room, try finding some Christmas money or your presence, giving is the greatest joy of night weren’t greeted by wizards, time-traveling ro- wings. One immersed guests in the watery blue world for the whole family. Buy a movie your family loves or Chegg’s to get the cheapest buy. Your friends will lights to hang or even a small Christmas tree. Hang a the holiday season. bots or crazy lights, as visitors to previous Penthouse of “Finding Nemo.” Another entertained circus-style “Welcome to Pixar!” but doesn’t have, pair it with goodies such as popcorn, love free books, and it takes care of your Christmas wreath or some paper snowflakes. Seeing a little extra Christmas open houses have experienced. with models from “A Bug’s Life” and the third wing candies and drinks. Now all you have to do is decide gift obligations. Christmas decoration keeps the Christmas spirit up. Whatever you choose to do, have fun with it, and Instead, they were greeted by a student wearing captured the garbage-laden Earth and the robotic —Melvin Susanto on a date and you have all the makings for a family If none of those ideas strike you, you can always enjoy the Christmas spirit with your friends, family, a Boy Scout shirt, sash, backpack and baseball cap. spaceship from “WALL-E.” Photographs by Timothy P. Reithmiller night together. If the movie doesn’t strike you, replace cook dinner for your significant other, offer to clean Go shopping! and wing. The Christmas spirit is worth sharing — so “Hi, I’m Russell!” he says as he strikes a pose with his Penthouse voted on the theme before Thanksgiving Sophomore Mary Liston thought Penthouse pulled it off. Thoughtfulit with a new board game such as Star Wars Monopoly the house for your family while you’re home or com- HolidayThere’s something about going Christmas shop- enjoy being together and celebrating the season of hands on his hips and a smile on his face. “Welcome and began construction after the break, Susanto said. “All the characters look exactly like they do in the or the movie edition of Battleship. If you have younger mit to trash and vacuum duty for your roommate. This ping that brings the reality of Christmas a little bit Christmas together. to Pixar!” Skala estimated the men put in 375 hours decorating. movies,” Liston said. children in your family, include a cheaper kid game Christmas, walk away from the expensive and generic closer. Whether you like shopping or not, Christmas Russell, the lovable wilderness explorer from the He defended his number when a Penthouse resident Sophomore Alyrica Hecox said she loved how she such as Twister, Clue Jr. or Candyland to keep them and go for something different and sentimental. It’ll shopping is more often than not a ton of fun. So start Pixar film “Up,” was played by junior Melvin Susanto, across the lobby shouted back that it was 350. could hear the characters’ voices and sounds as she occupied while you and the rest of the family wield put a smile on the lucky recipient’s face that will last making your Christmas list and checking it twice. Get using his own Boy Scout uniform. Freshman Justus Wagner said he spent between traveled through the displays. Penthouse residents board game skills. far into the New Year. out there and promote the economy! “Being Russell’s great because you get to welcome two and seven hours a day on decorations this week, placed speakers outside their doors — which were people . . . to see their excitement as they enter the depending on his schedule. covered with paper — to play character dialogue, Giving Spirit floor,” Susanto said. He and other Penthouse residents He didn’t regret a minute of it. background noises and music from the respective Childhoodcheered when the 1,000th visitor stepped onto the “It’s really cool to see (all the people),” Wagner said. films, making the paper mâché models seem to floor a few minutes after 9:45 p.m. “The Habeckers came — it’s a big campus event. It’s come to life. Senior Glenn Skala, the open house’s coordinator, cool to be a part of it.” Clean-up begins as soon as the open house ends, by Rodrigo Carneiro said Penthouse entertained 1,283 guests from 7-11 Skala said the Pixar characters were “really fun but the childhood memories Penthouse inspired are Little Trojan p.m. This beat last year’s record. things to work with,” but he added that it was chal- sure to last. MemoriesVisitors could get a drink at the “Pix-Bar” in the lenging to make them look identical to the films.

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THE ART OF CONNECTION 8 www.TheEchoNews.comA&E December 7, 2012 FRIDAY HOLLYWOOD HOPEFULS DAVID SEAMAN STAFF WRITER December is a busy month for all, including Hollywood. The movie industry is pushing ahead with hopeful blockbusters to attract people this holiday season. November had surefire Oscar contenders “Lincoln” and “Argo,” as well as crowd-pleasers such as “Wreck-It Ralph” and “Skyfall.” December will continue and perhaps enlarge this tradition with an onslaught of anticipated films that are sure to be both critical and financial successes, if not award-worthy competitors.

14th 19th 21th 25th 25th The Hobbit: Zero Dark Thirty The Impossible Django Unchained Les Misérables An Unexpected Journey Perhaps the most controversial film this Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts star Quentin Tarantino directs his ode to The much anticipated musical epic “Les Peter Jackson’s long-awaited follow-up season, “Zero Dark Thirty” chronicles in “The Impossible,” a drama based on spaghetti westerns in “Django Un- Misérables” should delight theater fans to “The Lord of the Rings” film series, the efforts to capture Osama bin Laden the true story of one family’s experience chained,” which promises violence and and literature buffs alike. Escaped prisoner “The Hobbit” will be split into three films, and the daring raid on his compound by during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. large doses of dark humor. Jamie Foxx Jean Valjean must evade the relentless with “An Unexpected Journey” as the U.S. Navy SEALs. Originally scheduled While enjoying a Christmas vacation plays Django, a slave who agrees to help police officer Javert while making a new first. In the film, a young Bilbo Baggins for a release in October, the film was in Thailand, the family is separated by a bounty hunter track down a ruthless life for himself in the aftermath of the is joined by 13 dwarves and the wizard pushed back to December after com- a devastating tsunami that strikes the gang. In exchange, the bounty hunter French Revolution. This adaptation of the Gandalf the Grey on a quest for lost plaints that it was political propaganda resort where they are staying. Each will help Django rescue his wife from Tony Award-winning musical has been in treasure. Along the way, Bilbo confronts for President Obama, who initiated the member of the family commences a an evil plantation owner. Given that production for years and was directed by trolls, goblins, Gollum and finally the raid on bin Laden. Other charges were frantic search for the others across Thai- the all-star cast also includes Christoph Tom Hooper, Oscar-winning Best Director great dragon Smaug. Like the book by made that director Kathryn Bigelow and land. The film premiered at the Toronto Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson and a hammy of “The King’s Speech.” With an acclaimed J.R.R. Tolkien, Jackson’s rendition is her producers leaked classified informa- International Film Festival to critical ac- Leonardo DiCaprio, “Django Unchained” director at the helm, along with a vocally more light-hearted and family-friendly tion. Regardless of these controversies, claim. However, some complained that looks to be a signature Tarantino film superb cast that includes Hugh Jackman, than his previous trilogy. The film was “Zero Dark Thirty” has received positive the focus on a Caucasian family detracts that will delight his fans. Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe, “Les also shot with a higher frame rate, early reviews and is expected to attract from the suffering of the native victims. Mis” promises to do well during the awards which Jackson says will make the movie considerable attention next week. The film’s audience has yet to determine "Django Unchained" will release Dec. 25. season. The film’s moving theatrical trailer look smoother and more realistic. whether or not this will be a hit. is more than enough incentive to see this "Zero Dark Thirty" will release Dec. 19. great musical on the big screen. "The Hobbit" will realease Dec. 14. "The Impossible" will release Dec. 21. "Les Misérables" will release Dec. 25. And now our The art of connection feature presentation The boundless landscape of contemporary visual arts attests to its deepening rela- tionship with digital technology KATHRYN KROEKER A&E EDITOR KATHRYN KROEKER On the first day of Christmas It’s a Wonderful Life: A&E EDITOR my columnist gave to me . . . a A despairing businessman is visited on Christmas Eve by his guardian angel, list of the top seasonal movies An astounding party scene kicked public even 20 years ago. “While the blurs the lines between the digital and who shows him what life would have off this week with the opening of Art formal institutions like galleries and traditional. to watch during break, one for been like if he had never existed. Basel Miami Beach 2012. The New dealers and auction houses are still “It’s all combined together in life,” each day of Christmas. Those York Times reported that art lovers very important, artists are no longer Valentine said. “So it makes sense for Miracle on 34th Street: who don’t have funds for all across the globe have gathered to dependent on those for building their the artists to work that way as well.” A growing friendship between Susan celebrate their passion at the annual career,” Smith said. Smith said this trend can also be seen the big screen blockbusters can Walker and a man named Kris Kringle contemporary arts trade fair, which Contemporary artists are more within the visual arts themselves. She check out your local Redbox drives Susan and her mother Doris to began yesterday and will end Dec. 9. apt to skip these antiquated said forms of communications media, reexamine their preconceptions about for Christmas-themed new This edgy, high-spirited event “powerbrokers” and work directly such as video, are now frequently used faith and fantasy. seems a far cry from the silent with the buyer. Smith said Taylor’s art in art production. releases and your local library galleries we typically associate department has addressed this shift “There’s less work that fits neatly for the classics. Most are so with the fine arts. But according to in the classroom by facilitating these into some of the pre-existing familiar they don’t need a rec- Elf: Taylor art professor Rachel Smith, kinds of initiatives for students, such categories,” Smith said. “There’s more Buddy the elf discovers he was ad- today’s art scene has been a work work that crosses those boundaries.” ommendation; their beloved opted and travels from the North Pole in progress since electronic and The partnership between art and storylines speak for themselves. to New York City in search of his real digital technologies emerged. These technology is not flawless. One of father — who hates Christmas. technologies revolutionized how art the major disadvantages of easy But you might find a new film “There’s less work that fits neatly or two below to add to your is created, consumed and perceived, accessibility to audiences is that there and the current art landscape’s into some of the preexisting is now a surplus of artwork being collection of traditional favor- The Nativity Story: dynamic features mark its deepening categories. There’s more work distributed online. Digital sculptor ites. Merry Christmas! This moving drama depicts the emo- relationship with technology. Eyal Gever wrote in BBC News tional dynamics of the Holy Family While traditional art mediums such that crosses those boundaries.” that uninhibited distribution may during their journey to Bethlehem. as painting, drawing and sculpture -Rachel Smith diminish our ability to evaluate what A Charlie Brown Christmas: remain important, the explosion of constitutes great art. “It is now easier Discouraged by the overt commer- innovative technology has redefined to create ‘art,’” Gever said, “and we see cialism of the season, Charlie Brown Arthur Christmas: art for a new generation. Smith said a lot of bad ‘art’ being created.” tries to discover the true meaning of Santa’s youngest son Arthur must save emphasis on audience participation is Because easy distribution tends Christmas. face for his family by hand-delivering growing, thanks to the Internet. “With as creating a website to mount student to place everything on an equal a forgotten present before its recipient technology we see all kinds of ways work. “These are also things that are footing, contemporary audiences are awakens on Christmas morning. that audiences are encouraged to addressed in art senior seminars,” she required to create their own criteria Disney’s A Christmas Carol: actually engage in and contribute to said. for evaluating art. Smith said today’s A spirited retelling of Dickens’ beloved works of art,” she said. Although artists no longer feel artistic standards can be summarized tale, this animated masterpiece Home Alone (1 and 2): A trending art form called compelled to work with the art by the question, “What is it trying to revisits Ebenezer Scrooge’s Christ- A young boy pits himself against a pair installation art specifically encourages establishment, they are increasingly achieve, and does it do it successfully?” mas journey from self-absorption to of rowdy burglars after being forgot- audience interaction. Artists place forming collaborations with one Smith said this emphasizes the work’s redemption. ten by his family when they left for works of art in a context where another. Art critic Ben Valentine impact. “What constitutes a work of Christmas vacation. audiences can physically interact with wrote in an article that ran in the art . . . is that it shows us something the work. Smith said the interactive Huffington Post that popular music in a fresh way, so that we see or White Christmas: element is central to both form and the artists frequently partner with visual experience something differently than Post-WWII entertaining duo Wallace The Homecoming: meaning in the work. “The audience artists. “Like many old boundaries we might have before,” Smith said. and Davis, with love interests in tow, This coming-of-age prologue to the TV (is) not just a passive observer or a that have been collapsing, today’s Smith said this element of the strive to save their former general’s series "The Waltons" finds John-Boy recipient of what the artwork (has) to musicians and artists often work contemporary artistic perspective New England hotel by producing a Walton scouring the town on Christ- offer, but actually in a sense almost with or reference one another in an particularly resonates with her. “I Christmas show on the premises. mas Eve for his father, who was in a complete(s),” she said. increasingly direct way,” Valentine believe that the arts are one of the serious bus accident. The Web has also changed how artists said. The collaborative efforts he cited great goods that God has given to interact with audiences, and vice include Katy Perry commissioning human beings,” she said. “Developing How the Grinch Stole Christmas: versa. Virtually every contemporary artist Will Cotton to paint her our capacity to engage them effectively The Grinch ventures to Whoville on Rudolph the Red-Nosed Rein- artist has a personal website, and “Teenage Dream” (2010) album cover, enriches us and has the potential Christmas Eve to steal their Christmas deer: online galleries allow audiences to as well as Nicki Minaj featuring an to develop our understanding of joy and make the holiday miserable Rejected by his fellow reindeer but view and purchase artwork directly installation art background for her hit things (in a way) that can be really for all. accepted by a group of fellow misfits, from the artists. Smith said this music video, “The Boys.” unexpected.” Rudolph must overcome his insecuri- demonstrates a remarkable shift from This type of collaboration is ties to defeat the Abominable Snow- how art was made available to the possible because current technology man and save Christmas Eve. “Nick wants to connect with young business-minded individuals who love the Lord and want to use their business skills as a ministry.”

A CONFECTIONARY IMPACT

9 Fwww.TheEchoNews.comEATURES December, 7 2012 FRIDAY Heavenly minded in a world of loss KYLA MARTIN FEATURES EDITOR A small heater warms the one-bedroom and X-rays and all that,” Diann said. apartment, blowing warmth below Diann Eight months passed before they got into Jones’ feet. She holds one knee close, resting the doctor’s. All the while, the Jones family the other on the couch. knew something was wrong. “You guys keep it nice and warm in here,” I “When he was 56, his chest starting fumbled out the words. hurting super bad, like his lungs, and so he “Oh, I can turn it off,” Diann responded. knew something was wrong, but he was too Sensing my discomfort, she hopped from scared. He didn’t want to figure out what it her seat, tapped the “off ” button and sank was,” Diann said. “We just assumed since his back into the couch. insides hurt so bad that he had something. Small talk ensued, but the real We didn’t know what it was.” conversation had to begin eventually. The The family didn’t know it was cancer conversation no one wants to have with pounding on his chest. They didn’t know a familiar face. We’d rather think about he was already at stage four. Christmas trees, the pretty lights on them Thomas and Linda went to the hospital and the wrappings below. everyday for hours during the summer of “For a lot of people who lose someone, they 2010, the summer after Diann’s freshman don’t focus on the petty little things anymore year at Taylor. because they know there’s more meaningful “It was really rough on his body because things in life,” Diann said. She’s lost enough it pretty much burns the inside of you to to know what’s worth holding onto and what get the cancer out,” Diann said. “He lost his doesn’t deserve a thought. hair, on his head, and he lost a lot of weight Diann didn’t grow up with new clothes because he just couldn’t eat anymore. He and toys, but she had a working mom and lost his appetite.” a dad who got her ready for school everyday. Diann watched as her dad thinned. She Her mom, Linda, graduated high school, didn’t know what was right — returning to barely, but her dad, Thomas, didn’t finish. Taylor or taking a semester off to stay home Photographs by Timothy P. Riethmiller He tasted his first cigarette at 10 years old, with her parents. Diann Jones sits on Taylor dock, revealing a tattoo on her foot with her father’s name. She wears this tattoo so that one day her father can walk her down the aisle. and he didn’t stop until 58, when lung cancer “But I knew that I wanted to get a diploma, closed his airways. and I wanted to graduate on time.” So she just so that his lungs could have a little rest.” “He was a good dad,” Diann said. She went back. The hope they had one week ago melted clasped her hands, then released them. She Diann drove home to Indianapolis when into a sea of confusion and frustration. said he wasn’t a Christian. Her mom isn’t, she could, but school was hectic, and Thomas’ “The doctor came in and said the type of either. They didn’t really celebrate holidays, treatments were hopeful. His cancer was cancer he has is non-small cell.” Diann knew let alone attend church. shrinking when Diann went home Halloween exactly what this meant. It means the cancer “For them, they didn’t get into the whole weekend. grows rapidly, and when the chemo kills one decorating, and they didn’t, obviously, “He lifted his shirt up and showed me. spot, 10 more will appear in its place. believe in the religious side of it,” Diann They had to mark different spots on his “Usually in that type of cancer, you don’t explained as if commonplace. “So for us, chest where they would put the radiation have any hope,” Diann said. the holidays aren’t really a big deal. I guess and chemo, so he showed me where they’d One new tumor was inching toward that’s kind of a plus, now. The holidays aren’t Thomas’s heart, and the doctor explained as hard because we never had traditions or it was making the heart beat faster and that . . . did fun things. It’s kind of like a blessing it would soon go inside and attack his heart. and a curse.” “I just don’t find meaning in “We were devastated.” think they’re invincible, and they can do “And that’s pretty much it,” Diann said. “I A curse because she hears about other getting a bunch of stuff.” Diann stayed home that week as doctors everything, and they’ll live forever. I know just don’t find meaning in getting a bunch students’ traditions. But she’s not bitter; -Diann Jones fought the pneumonia that had just entered that’s not true.” of stuff.” She sits back a little, her sweatpants, she’ll have traditions when she’s older. When his body. They couldn’t move forward with Diann recognizes the power of her past. now capris, and her faded tie-dye t-shirt, she has her own family, they’ll do fun things. chemo until the pneumonia was gone along It’s shaped her, affected her way of thinking, turned v-neck, revealing her handiwork. “So that was hard, growing up, not being with other problems. but she doesn’t linger there. She lives in the “I think that since we live in such a able to share my faith with him the way marked him up and everything.” This was a week of waiting. Of Taylor present. consumerism world, it’s hard for people to that certain students here can share with Diann shifted in her chair, and I noticed students coming to Indy every night with “It just shows how much I can do for God in realize that they don’t need it because they their parents,” Diann said. “But I told him her roommate’s country music twanging meals, praying at Thomas’ bedside. If the the next five, six, seven decades I’m here, and think they deserve it and it’s something that a lot about God, and he saw a lot of God in from the other room. Diann’s voice was pneumonia wasn’t gone in a week, doctors it kind of motivates me more because I know they have right to,” Diann said. I stare at my me because I started going to church and steady as she remembered that moment, one advised taking him off the ventilator. This I don’t have as much time as a lot of kids think new phone. sharing to him about what I thought God of her last with her dad. meant letting him go. they do,” Diann said. “I don’t really care about Diann’s experienced materialism in a way was. He didn’t really agree with me, but he “The following weekend, my mom called The pneumonia stayed. the small things anymore.” not many have. Her mom hoards, and they listened to me.” and said,” Diann’s voice grew solemn, “they Diann remembers it was a Friday. She and Diann is an environmental science major own four houses to store all these possessions. It was 2008 when Thomas was 56 and took him to the hospital and that he just Linda decided to take him off the ventilator, who strives to live on just the necessities. I They live in one of the houses, but it’s in bad they knew something was wrong, but they couldn’t breath so they were giving him some letting him die peacefully. It was Nov. 12, 2010. didn’t know how this would really play out shape, too. couldn’t confirm it. They had to wait. oxygen to make him feel better.” Diann went “It has made me value life a lot more, and I in someone’s life, so I asked what she puts “The more stuff you have, the more of a “We had really bad health insurance, so we home that weekend, and he was still in the see a lot of the fragility of life,” Diann said. “I on her Christmas list. Her first response was slave you are to it,” Diann said. “I guess I’m couldn’t get into the doctor’s and get scans hospital. “They had put him on a ventilator don’t think a lot of young people do. They toilet paper. Oh, and a new pair of boots. more heavenly minded.”

“It was a humbling time, ya know?” Nick his salt-and-pepper-colored hair short remembered. “Everyone had looked at us because of the crowd he now hangs out as ‘Mr. and Mrs. Success.’” with. Constantly running with the men is During the real estate success, Nick and a good fit for Nick as well, who says he’s Molly felt the favor of God, but they found disciplined and loves to work out. themselves at a point where they weren’t Apart from reaching the 4,000-plus men relying on Him in every aspect of their at the Naval Academy and the girls on the lives. They were making $200,000 decisions Navy cheerleading squad Molly coaches, without asking God, Nick said. It was then the couple also ministers to the people on they realized something wasn’t right. the street below their home and outside “We realized, ‘Wow, we’re doing this God the ice cream shop door. They pray for thing in the wrong way,’” Nick said. the homeless and give out food. This past The couple knew they were good at Saturday, they held a pancake giveaway mentoring, coaching and leading, but they right on the road. felt they had failed at inviting people to “It’s really an organic ministry,” Nick said. an intimate relationship with a living and “Stuff just happens.” powerful God. The Pastermacks strive to create an As Nick and Molly were processing atmosphere where God can work and use where their lives should be, the opportunity their business to connect to the community. to start a new chocolate and confection That community spans beyond the east shop in Annapolis arose. coast. It was at this point that they saw their Nick and Molly have recently partnered business transformed. When Nick and with another Taylor grad to launch a new Molly started to use their shop as a portal Kilwins store in Madison, Wis. to reach the community where they lived, The new location is a piece of the their ministry sweetened. couple’s desire to expand their marketplace Photograph provided by Nick and Molly Pastermack Nick and Molly Pastermack in Annapolis with Naval Academy cadets. “All of a sudden, the fruit of our ministry ministry and train and equip other leaders just started exploding,” Nick said. to venture into the business world and In the past couple of months, Nick has bring the Kingdom into that environment. baptized six employees. “We believe we should live the Kingdom Craig & Friends Hair Salon is located 1517 S. Second Street in Upland,. “Our vision in our store is to see the love wherever we are,” Nick said. A confectionary impact of God and the joy of God transform the Nick wants to connect with young Taylor alums use business to minister to the Naval Academy and Annapolis community lives of our employees and our customers, business-minded individuals who love the and we’re actually seeing it happen,” Nick Lord and want to use their business skills CORRIE DYKE said. as a ministry. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nick and Molly have a prayer and This is the reason Nick found himself worship night on Fridays and open up their back on Taylor’s campus this Monday, Nick Pastermack loves the Lord like crazy. northern Michigan. The company was near from the Michigan business and moved to home (right above the store) on Saturday speaking to business classes. He wants to Nick is in the ministry of business, and Molly, his then-fiancee. In Nick’s mind, the Fort Myers. When an opportunity came to nights to the midshipmen in the Naval seek out people who believe in advancing that is how he sees his ice cream franchise, job would be temporary. sell the business, they sold it and started an Academy. Nick said it’s typical to see 200 the Kingdom with their whole heart but Kilwins. But more important than the But as time passed, opportunity entirely different endeavour in real estate. men from the Academy in and out of their don’t believe they’re called to full-time number of scoops of ice cream or the boxes presented itself, and Nick found himself in Their real estate company was wildly house every weekend. vocational ministry. Nick named these type of truffles he sells are the countless number love with the company’s business model — successful. Nick and Molly were selling In their living room, they have a map of people after the apostle Paul. of lives he touches in a day by simply loving a model that, at its core, is to love people 40-50 houses a year. They made millions of marked to keep track of the men they have “No matter what environment or sphere people. and make them smile. dollars and gave a majority of the money to connected with who have gone out into of influence God puts you in, that’s where “I enjoy making people smile,” Nick said “We just believe we are going to love missions. They helped plant a church, lead the military. Nick says as the men are led you are to emulate His glory,” Nick said, still with a smile across his own face. “I started people supernaturally through the power Bible ministries and Nick was the president to Christ, they can move into an intimate smiling. “You’re there for a reason.” to realize that is the heart of God . . . to see of God,” Nick said of the model he now uses of a missions organization in South Africa. relationship with the Lord as they go out in Nick leaned forward in his white collared His love and His joy released into the world.” in his downtown Annapolis ice cream shop. “We looked like the perfect poster child the military, trained to lead. Nick sees them shirt with thin colored stripes, modeling an Nick graduated from Taylor in 1999 Nick and Molly, now with two kids, of what a Christian couple should look like,” as paid missionaries. owner of a candy shop. Love poured from with a major in business and a Christian Ineka, 8, and Jonathan, 6, made the move Nick said. Nick didn’t have any background in his heart. Education minor. While on Taylor’s to Annapolis, Md., five years ago when But when the real estate economy the Naval Academy before moving to “You can probably tell I’m fairly cheerleading squad, he met his wife Molly. business in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., turned crashed in Florida in 2005, Nick and Molly Annapolis. In fact, he said there was no passionate about what I’m doing,” Nick said. Molly graduated a semester after Nick, sour. found themselves on their knees before connection except God was at work at and in the interim, he took a job with a Before life in Annapolis, Nick and Molly God as they started losing millions of the Naval Academy, and he happened confectionery and chocolate franchise in purchased their first ice cream franchise dollars. to be right there. He jokes that he keeps