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News 3 Springfield Church, Midtown, PHONATHON Cedarville students raise over Provides Hope in Inner-City $106,000 for student scholarships Danny Johnson istry in Springfield that focused on restoring meets shows years of wear and tear, much like BLOGVILLE -Staff Writer- Prospective students get a unique neighborhoods and sharing the joy of Christ the rest of Springfield; yet the spirit in which look into CU Springfield is just a short drive away from with the residents. As more people heard about the members come together is quite different the Cedarville University (CU) campus, yet the Christ and Bible study groups were formed, the than most churches many of us are used to. city is not considered a natural hangout spot for next step was to form a permanent gathering of Seated in the pews is an assortment of peo­ Viewpoints 6 most CU students, other than the occasional believers in the area. ple from many different socioeconomic back­ visit to the trendy burrito establishment, Chipo- Midtown met as a group in a number of grounds, ethnic groups and cultures. STRIVING FOR EQUALITY tle, on the newer, northwestern side of the city. homes until they approached a local philan- From well-educated, middle class CU pro­ The injustice of forced justice Aside from the fessors to the home- A NECESSARY EVIL? newer section of town less of the surround­ Fair trade attempts to battle the and the scattering of fast ing neighborhood, it sweatshop industry food joints along I-70, seems as though vir­ Springfield as a whole tually every strata of has lost much of its lus­ society is represented, Sports 9 ter. all gathered before Downtown Spring­ the communion plate, ALL GUTS, NO GLORY field is subject to intense reading scripture, Cedarville’s JV sports teams dilapidation and a severe singing and praying. compete for love of the game economic downturn. Junior Whitney FAST START The once heavily in­ Muhlenkamp, a mem­ Men’s and women’s basketball dustrialized city of the ber of Midtown, said, begin the season with wins mid 1800s has closed “The genuineness of down local industries in Midtown builds into A&E 12 the last few decades, re­ a very beautiful com­ sulting in upwards of 21 munity. SWING STATE percent of the population The time of com­ Documentary reveals Ohio’s unique living under the poverty munion at Midtown electoral position line. visually reminds me FASHION This rate increased 1 of how the grace of Midtown serves food to the local Springfield community. NICHOLAS ERBER Writer explores recent trends on the by nearly 6 percent since Christ supersedes all catwalk and on the street the last census in 2000, and unemployment thropic organization, the Turner Foundation, in boundaries. They are my family and that is a rates are pushing 9 percent. a search of a larger, more permanent place to beautiful thing.” Current 15 In the midst of dying hope and a sense of meet. The foundation helped Midtown to find a Members sing hymns and songs with sim­ helplessness, one group of Christians strive to historic church building named the Red Brick ple melodies yet profound theological realities VACATION PHOTOS offer the eternal hope found in Christ to those Church in which a number of different Chris­ and listen to a short sermon before joining to­ Cedarville family celebrates the around them on a very tangible level. tian congregations gather weekly. gether and enjoying a warm meal prepared for holidays Midtown Christian Community was found­ Services at Midtown are characterized by a all who come. HOMELESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS ed in August o f2004 as a group of five families sense of simplicity, honesty and community. Remembering those less fortunate than who were involved in the Adopt-a-Block min- The building in which the congregation See MIDTOWN Page 5 ourselves disciplinary policies toward abortion and sexual sin clarified Sarah Jones -Staff Writer- dents when necessary in a manner that is gentle, lationship could be dismissed immediate­ Division created a policy (Policy for Students patient and marked by humility.” ly. Ruby added: “How we treat students Voluntarily Seeking Help), which makes it Although promoting a homosexual lifestyle Practically, this means that the severity of who are dealing with homosexuality, or easier for students struggling in areas like this and abortion are offenses that can, and some­ discipline often depends on a student’s attitude. other sexual sins depends upon a number to seek help from faculty and staff. The policy is times do lead to dismissal at Cedarville Uni­ The Student Handbook, for example, states of factors including the activities they are included in the Student Handbook. versity (CU), Vice President of Student Life Dr. that any student found to be in a homosexual re- engaging in, their motivation to get help, This is deliberate on the part of the univer­ Carl Ruby, explained that and their willingness to sity, Ruby said, so that students would not feel these are very complicated repent.” deterred from counseling for “the fear of dis­ issues, and sometimes op­ Ruby emphasized missal.” tions other than immediate that counseling is avail­ One of the vaguest rules in the Student dismissal are appropriate. able for all students, Handbook prohibits “promoting a homosexual According to Ruby, including students lifestyle.” This rule applies to all students. Cedarville seeks to take those who experience “Basically what we are talking about in this a redemptive approach to same sex attraction. situation would be a student who deliberately student discipline. Among He added that the uni­ takes and promotes a position that is opposed to other things, this “means versity deals with such what we believe the Bible is fairly clear about. we don’t set out with the issues “as privately as If a student started to publically state that they goal to dismiss students. possible.” believed homosexual sex acts were not sinful, We start with a goal of Students who seek and should be enjoyed by those who wish to helping students, particu­ counseling for same practice them, then we’d have to consider larly helping them to grow sex attraction will not in their relationship with be automatically ex­ Christ.” pelled. Several years See ABORTION Page 5 Ruby described re­ ago the Student Life demptive discipline as an David Elgena created anti-abortion artwork for his senior show. approach “that corrects stu- 2 December 4, 2008 cedars.cedarville.edu The Back of the Front

C edars World AIDS Day: The Forgotten Friday Joshua Saunders Managing Editor: -Acting on AIDS President- lion people and 4 million orphans and vulnerable Western European countries that elevated the term Joshua Saunders children. “racist” to yet another sickening level. Some see la­ News Editor: On Black Friday, U.S. retail sales totaled a The same Black Friday that registered a ziness and a lack of self control. I see oppression Michael Shirzadian whopping $10.6 billion, according to the retail in­ 3 percent increase in sales from last year witnessed and opportunity. dustry analyst Shopper Trak. the burial of 1,000 South Africans due to compli­ I see an opportunity to oppose consumer­ Viewpoints Editor: Rebecca High The same U.S. economy that reports record cations from HIV/AIDS. U.S. sales increased, but ism, and show our ability to live in—but not of— job losses and encourages massive government the number of deaths in South Africa remains con­ the world. I see an opportunity to show that giving Arts & Entertainment Editor: Daniel Sizemore bailouts spent enough money in one day to pay the stant. is incredibly better than receiving, an opportunity tuition, room and board for all 3,000 Cedarville On December 1, World AIDS day came and to reach to a broken world, one that will never be The Current Editor: University (CU) students for the next 136 years. passed. Starbucks noticed, and news agencies pub­ fixed, but demands our attention. I see an opportu­ Nick Erber Or, Black Friday could have fully fund­ lished a few articles, but they weren’t too promi­ nity to get involved while others use the deteriorat­ Sports Editor: ed the President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Re­ nent and news quickly shifted to volatile DOW. ing economy as an excuse to for selfishness. Devin Babcock lief (PEPFAR) for the next year, and then some. This year, just like every other, PEPFAR is up for This year, just like every other, corpora­ Chief Copy Editor: President George W. Bush started the $7 billion renewal. I hope and pray it passes. tions are after our money and will spend millions Sterling Meyers dollar fund in 2003 when approximately 50,000 Many of the same people who oppose on advertisements. And we will all see an exorbitant Copy Editors: Anna Cummings, Joy Starbuck, people were receiving some sort of treatment for this type of government intervention also choose to amount of advertisements. Daniel Merkh, Dresden Soules HIV/AIDS. ignore or dismiss the problem—making sure there I suggest this Christmas, visit WorldVi- Design Editors: When left untreated, HIV/AIDS deci­ are no obstacles to unabated consumerism—by as­ sion.org to find alternative gifts from their Christ­ Andrew Cody Rachel Duarte mates communities. Since its inception, PEPFAR serting ridiculous claims of the Africans’ laziness or mas Catalog. This holiday season, fight AIDS. Naomi Washatka has taken the wealth of our nation and redistribut­ inability to control their sex drives. Fight hunger. Fight consumerism. Fight something Designer & Illustrator: ed it to 15 other countries, treating about 9.7 mil­ Rather, I’ll blame the imperial policies of worthwhile. Rachel Duarte Photography Editor: Jonathan Moultroup Photographer: Crystal Flippin Webmaster: Ben Widlicka Advertising Manager: Clare Woods Circulation Editor Joy Starbuck

Staff Kimberly Bowen Justin Busenitz Kate Cella Kevin Cole Rebekah Crabtree Alex Durbin Stephanie Devine Elisabeth Feucht Matt Fox Chris Harmon Sarah Hoffman Ross Garrett Grant Goodman Lyndsey Gvora Erin Hayes Rachael Hubin Danny Johnson Sarah Jones Kate Klein Kate Lausten Kelly Miller Michelle Mostaed Christen Price Nathan Reed Amanda Roberts Joanna Scarpuzzi Nate Schirmer Brandon Smith J.B. Waggoner Daniel Eugene Zimmerman JOSHUA SAUNDERS the old rugged crossword

ASSOCIATEDa? COLLEGIATE PRESS Across: Down: MEMBER 3. Period prior to Christmas 1. Grandma’s trampler 4. New Year’s Tune (three 2. Received five from my true words) love (two words) 6. Scrooge in The Muppet 5. Midnight Polar transporta­ Christmas Carol (first and last) tion EVANGELICAL 7. Buddy, for one 8. Block of food given by PR ESS ASSOCIATION Cedars goal is to provide 9. Ancient Incense neighbors news, information, and 11. German evergreen 10. There’s no place like it for viewpoints about our local, 12. Number of nativity the holidays national, and international worlds. Cedars strives to of­ scenes in the upper SSC 14. This happened on 34th fer accurate information and 13. Maiden of the Alps (two Street thoughtful opinions which words) 17. Hark! The______angels promote biblical thinking 15. Baby Jesus’ bed sing and participation in the communities in which we 16. Festival of Lights 18. _the night before live. The opinions expressed 19. You’ll shoot your eye out Christmas in Cedars are held by the with his BB Gun individual writers and are 20. Actor Danny of White not necessarily held by the Cedars staff or by Cedarville Christmas University. 21. The remnants of Zuzu’s school prize 251 N. Main Street Cedarville, OH 45314 937.766.3456 [email protected] cedars.cedarville.edu | December 4, 2008 | 3

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WALL STREET VOLATILITY HITS STUDENT MANAGED INVESTMENT FUND

Danny Johnson undue worry on the short-term volatility of -Staff Writer- the market. Senior finance major Stephen Ward ex­ In February of this year, Cedarville Uni­ plained: “Since everything has been pushed versity presented $75,000 to the department down, we are looking for buying opportuni­ of business administration to inaugurate the ties in companies that have solid fundamen­ Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF). tals but have simply been temporarily af­ The SMIF provides a real-time, hands-on fected by global recession fears. The goal is learning experience unparalleled by text­ long-term growth, and hopefully we will be books or simulations. able to find some solid long-term buys that Investing with real money that is suscep­ can provide good returns over the years.” tible to real market conditions provides stu­ Over the summer, Ragle tended to the dents with a great learning opportunity and SMIF and sold off some of its oil stocks in brings a new sense of responsibility. order to reduce risk. This turned out to be a The SMIF is benchmarked against the positive move in light of the dropping price S&P 500, which is an index of 500 large of crude oil, the decrease in demand for trav­ U.S. corporations’ stocks and which serves el and the current instability of the market. as a measure for how the SMIF is perform­ As a result of the current instability, the ing when compared to the stock market as a stock market as a whole is susceptible to whole. wide fluctuations and subject to an overall Students in CU’s finance program are sluggish disposition, and CU’s SMIF is no introduced to the SMIF through the invest­ exception. ments class with Dr. William Ragle, associ­ However, in terms of comparison to the ate professor of finance at CU, in which they S&P index, the SMIF trends nearly match are trained in market research; investing S&P and at times outperform it. The SMIF strategies; portfolio management; and, most itself has over $15,000 in cash while the rest importantly, the dynamics of the markets. currently remains invested in the market. For years, the investments class has been For finance majors, the job market looks taught in a growing and expanding market, just as volatile as the financial market they especially as a result of the housing boom are studying and experiencing through man­ and an overall investment-friendly economic aging the SMIF. Though not all finance ma­ environment. The present downturn provides jors are looking at landing jobs in investment students with the firsthand understanding of banks, they all feel the pinch across the fi­ how to manage securities in a market down­ nancial services sector. There are plenty of turn. graduates coming out along with those who Ragle stated: “It’s healthy for the stu­ have been freshly laid off, so the competi­ dents to see the market in its current state, tion for placement will undoubtedly be stiff especially when they don’t have stake in it.” heading into next year. The class teaches students to place an Ragle remains optimistic in the midst of emphasis on strategic investments for long­ the uncertainty of the market, stating: “this term stability and growth instead of placing The Bloomberg Stock Ticker informs business students in the KeyBank Trading Room too shall pass.”

circle time. dents pack onto bright yellow buses for field Least of These: Carmen, the biggest girl in her grade, trips. She grits her teeth and prepares to take takes her role of teacher’s aid very seri­ 11 moderate to severely disabled students ously. She shows up 20 minutes early this through the Dayton bus system. Dayton Public Schools week, taking down each student’s chair and As they talk through the special field trip offering to hold open doors, ignoring Mrs. rules, several things become jarringly clear. Stephanie Devine stained khakis, tangled in the strings of his Laslow’s reminders to button her Dickies “We kay-unt walk in frunna dem cars,” says -Staff Writer- Timberlands. and tie her shoes. Eric, sucking his thumb. “I sawed a boy get Mrs. Laslow’s correction of these behav­ Jelani wears small, oval glasses. The hi-yut by a big black car lass week, and no­ It’s 8:05 in room 1201, and this morning iors only extends so far. The same mother tinfoil frames slip down his face as he eyes body stopped.” an exuberant soundtrack of high fives, sighs that ignores phone calls from the board of LaTisha sitting two seats to his right. He has Before Mrs. Laslow could finish her released and high-pitched affirmation can be education and forgets to send lunch money two expressions. The first — satisfaction sentence about following instructions from heard down the hall. LaTisha Thomas, age is also terrified to touch the son who often — spreads across his face as he dances to police officers and crossguards, Eric pipes five, has hung up her coat — all by herself smells like a nursing home; so when Dailon “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes” at re­ in again. “You know who in jay-uhl? My — for the very first time. clings tearfully and desperately to an aide’s cord speed. The same face appears when he daddy. My daddy in jay-uhl.” LaTisha’s parents still refuse to look up neck, the room suddenly becomes oblivious practices the letter “J” along with Jeovanni The white of his deep set eyes is bright “Down’s Syndrome” on WebMD, so they to his misbehavior. and James. against midnight skin, skin with dry patches braid her hair, buy her matching clothes and Buried deep in his IEP portfolio is Dai- His second expression, painful longing, that go unaided by his refusal to drink water spoon-feed the daughter they’ve settled on lon’s IQ score: 125. His first kindergarten pleads for a second helping of breakfast so more than three times a day. treating like a porcelain doll. teacher didn’t take time to look at that, how­ that, tonight, he won’t fall asleep hungry; There are only so many options for chil­ Mrs. Laslow, awake writing IEPs un­ ever. She simply scrawled “uncontrollable,” pleads for the green dinosaur scissors — dren like this. Each and every morning, they til 3 a.m. the night before, can only isolate “hopeless” and “please transfer” in bright taken because he lost his “scissor safety” chant with the principal on the loud speaker: her time congratulating LaTisha for so long red over all his incomplete assignments. privileges — resting on the plywood shelf “Brookside Bobcats are known by the tracks before returning to Dailon’s side. His cocoa Parallel to Dailon on the other end of the holding generic colored pencils, erasers and we leave!” eyes are wide and wild, fixed on her face room is Marcel. An adorable, growing boy glue. When those tracks consist of “fail,” “in­ while his limbs flail in and out of his chair. by appearance; an impatient 10-month-old Mrs. Laslow counts out the dark bronze complete” and sporadic attendance, the best His soft and tiny hands are never quite by every developmental assessment in the bus tokens on her desk. Although the dis­ hope these kids have rests in women likes doing what they’re supposed to. Instead of books. His arms are so thin from picky eat­ trict has done wonders to bring the school Mrs. Laslow, women who — statistically coloring, he delights in sticking his arms ing that even the most oblivious of fellow up academically and technologically, she — have a 40 percent chance of burning out up his school-issued polo, down his milk- students shakes his hand gingerly during has to watch wistfully while suburban stu­ within the next five years. 4 | December 4, 2008 | cedars.cedarville.edu news citilookout offers Phone-a-thon Raises counseling services Scholarship Dollars

Stephanie Devine in balance, living and eating healthy; differ­ Kate Klein donations toward scholarships, academic -Staff Writer- -Staff Writer- ent groups formulated in this new year to programs and other university expenses. accommodate those who aren’t necessarily The clamor of Cedarville University Roscoe Smith, associate vice president A newly renovated and beautifully fur­ interested in individual counseling.” (CU) students chatting on the phone in for enrollment management, said that the bished home lies tucked away in Central As CitiLookout continues to grow and Tyler 101 on weeknights and Saturdays CU student body has $12to $13 million of Springfield, a simple sign in the front lawn: deepen its work in Springfield, Lopez said is the sound of incoming scholarships to demonstrated, unmet financial need. CitiLookout. For countless individuals in that the organization anticipates continued keep needy students at CU. It is the sound “How can we better address that? That’s Greene and Clark County, this disarming involvement with Cedarville students. of the Cedarville Fund’s Phonathon. why donors are so important,” Smith said. home serves a beacon of hope and pool of Lopez said that many women from the “I’m a 2002 graduate. I lost three “If God blesses you in the future, wouldn’t resources for their emotional scars. campus “have been incredibly supportive roommates due to finances,” said Jen Cas- you want to help students not be in the same CitiLookout was founded—and remains already” through donating time to clean and directed by— Shelley Lopez, recently hired provide baked goods for visitors and nearby as an adjunct professor at Cedarville. Ac­ homeless community members. However, cording to Lopez, Citilookout “serves peo­ Lopez said that she by no means restricts ple in need of counseling across the popula­ services or volunteer work to females. tions and socio-economic range.” “We don’t just serve women here; we “If you need the service of counseling counsel men and children as well. If guys or support with finding access to agency want to get involved, there are things they resources, that’s what CitiLookout is for. can be doing here as well: yard clean-up, We’ll serve any part of the population,” said little maintenance things, etc. I’m also Lopez. looking for somebody to design a Web site, The organization is non-profit and run someone who would do that voluntarily,” almost entirely out of the house itself. With Lopez said. two full kitchens, a variety of seating areas In general, Lopez said that “if you’re and a small, dedicated staff, CitiLookout part of an org. that’s looking to bless a non­ seeks to meet needs in a variety of ways. profit, there’s lots of ways that you can do Lopez said her vision in founding the that. [One can donate] hygiene products or organization was based “Purely on the fact you could consider doing some fundrais­ that so many people were denied the option ing—like a collection. We’re also always CHRYSTAL FLIPPIN of counseling services to do any kind of needing to refurbish the kitchen with baked Left to Right: Zac Surant, Jackie Malmstrom, Jen Castellani, Bekah Olsen, healing work in their lives. They couldn’t goods or baking supplies.” Katee Temple participated in the 2008 Phonathon get into mental health services without Of course, Lopez also extends Cit- waiting 6-8 weeks.” iLookout’s counseling services to local col­ tellani, Cedarville Fund officer. “I really position you were in?” “I wanted to make available the abil­ lege students. “It’s a resource for them or want the student body to be encouraged The Cedarville Fund is a general fund ity to heal without those restrictions. We the friends they encounter who are really that the university is aware of the need that raises money to keep tuition from in­ wanted it to be a non-institutional and not struggling and don’t know how to help,” for scholarships. Phonathon is one way creasing. About one-third of the money the university is addressing that need.” raised for the Cedarville Fund is used to Phonathon is a team of 25 student call­ fund scholarships for students with financial ers and four student supervisors who call need. CU alumni; alumni’s family members; and other donors to ask for small financial See PHONE Page 5

Admissions Enters Blogosphere

Christen Price darville,” stated Briana DuPree, another con­ -Staff Writer- tributor. BlogVille began this semester, headed up BlogVille is a recent addition to the ad­ by admissions counselor Kate McKallagat. missions resources at Cedarville University However, as Trautman explains, the concept (CU), designed to provide potential students is not an unprecedented admissions forum, but with insight into campus life. one already employed by other universities, Composed of the collective blogs that such as Biola. eight CU students maintain, BlogVille exists Contributor Kena Mena, a senior psychol­ to give prospective students and their parents ogy major and personal assistant to one of the

churchy setting. Although it is a faith-based said Lopez. organization, we didn’t want that...to hin­ “It’s a great place for talking about is­ der people from coming.. .We want it to be sues in an environment removed from the a place where people can think about and do conflict, a place to bounce off thoughts some work on the emotional, spiritual and about specific issues you’re dealing with.” relational part of their lives,” Lopez said. Cedarville students in the Bible or Although counseling is at the forefront psychology departments can also take ad­ of the mission, Lopez said that the organi­ vantage of Lopez’s experience by taking zation is currently developing “a hygiene “Counseling and Mentoring Women,” an and clothing pantry that would make avail­ upper-level course offering a “more clini­ able hygiene products that you can’t buy cal and experiential approach to the issues with food stamps,” said Lopez. women face in our communities today, A clothing pantry is also in the works knowing how to recognize, refer and re­ another connection to campus life at CU. admissions counselors, believes, based on her with the hopes of serving both specific and spond to these issues.” “Admissions can only show students so interactions with prospective students, that general garment needs in the community. CitiLookout is best reached by calling much. It takes real-life students to give the prospective students feel comfortable using In the future, Lopez also hopes to of­ 937-322-6532. Questions about counseling, insight of what life is really like at college BlogVille because it provides a more relaxed, fer forms of counseling beyond the typical filling the Web designer position and other — both the highs and lows,” said Seth Traut- informal context for students’ inquiries. one-on-one technique. Lopez said, “there volunteer opportunities can be referred di­ man, a freshman contributor to BlogVille. Freshman Olivia Floren believes that the will be more work along the lines of group rectly to Shelley Lopez. “We are just another resource that pro­ work, growth groups or specific subject spective students can use to ask questions See BLOG Page 5 groups. [Things such as] divorce, and living and see what life is like for a student at Ce- news cedars.cedarville.edu December 4, 2008 5

From ABORTION Page 1 authority of scripture.” lowed students to finish the semester while we dent getting an abortion, but also for anyone However, homosexuality is only one of work with them to notify their parents and their who assisting her in that process. Ruby noted whether that student really fits here,” Ruby many serious issues that CU students face. church and we’ve helped them think through the importance of holding men to an equal level said. “Such a student would probably face im­ Unplanned pregnancies are a reality for many issues like whether or not to get married or to of responsibility for behaviors that lead to un­ mediate dismissal.” young women, and CU women are not im­ consider adoption as an option,” Ruby said. wanted pregnancies or abortions. Ruby said, “there should be a level of free­ mune from this reality. Abortion is forbidden He added, “We recognize how painful this Ruby also noted the importance of provid­ dom in an academic setting to ask questions by the Student Handbook, which may leave situation is for students and their families and ing confidential counseling to students who about a variety of moral dilemmas, and I think these women feeling as though they have few we seek to respond with compassion and hu­ have remorse over past abortions. students should have a measure of freedom to options. mility.” Ruby estimated that the university expels discuss issues like this one with their faculty.” “We try to help students who find them­ When asked if abortion would result in an average of 1-3 students for offenses like Ruby added, “We don’t want to create an selves in this situation to make good deci­ automatic dismissal Ruby responded, “We do sexual immorality in an academic year. “Some environment where students can’t discuss im­ sions,” Ruby explained. Female students who view abortion as a matter of life and death, and years we wouldn’t have any student dismissals portant moral issues, especially in the class­ get pregnant outside of marriage are not always we go to great lengths to discourage students in these categories,” Ruby said. The most com­ room, but we do want those discussions to immediately dismissed. from considering this option.” mon cause for dismissal is skipping chapel. reflect a willingness to recognize and obey the “We’ve had situations where we’ve al­ Dismissal is an option not only for the stu- From PHONE Page 4 es, as well as scholarships. This semester, students out of the Cedarville Fund of­ Sarah Saxe said calling to ask people to The Cedarville Fund primarily fi­ all of the money Phonathon raises will go fice budget. No money raised through the give money to the university is difficult nances the cost of education at CU, Smith toward scholarships. fund raising goes toward paying for Pho- and Phonathon callers have to get used to said. Phonathon raised a total of $106,680 nathon. rejection. “Nobody pays the full cost of their this semester, which is 63 percent of the Phonathon callers ask alumni for The job can be exhausting but also en­ education at Cedarville. One hundred year’s Phonathon goal. prayer requests and information updates, couraging: “I used to be embarrassed to percent of students are being subsidized Phonathon is a program that CU used as well as donations. ask people for money, but the fact of the at Cedarville, due primarily to the Cedar- in the past and abandoned because it “We’re not just asking for money. matter is that it’s helping my friends get ville fund,” Smith said. seemed to have lost its effectiveness. Cas­ We’re asking for them to invest in students the solid, biblical education that Cedar- Still, according to Castellani, approxi­ tellani resurrected Phonathon during the and their lifetime full of ministry,” said ville offers.” Saxe said. mately 100 students leave CU annually 2007-2008 academic year and has worked senior student Katee Temple, a Phonathon “It’s the most rewarding and encour­ because of financial reasons and many of since to make Phonathon effective. shift supervisor. “It’s very rewarding to aging job, I think, on campus. You get the them need as little as $2,500 to stay. “I’m just thrilled with the results thus see how close we’re coming to reaching immediate reward of the encouragement In the 2007-2008 academic year, far,” Castellani said. “It’s not just about our goals. I think it’s cool that we’ve taken from alumni, but you get the long term Phonathon raised $164,000, said Drew fundraising. It’s about showing Christ’s something that hasn’t been effective and reward of knowing you did something Flamm, director of the Cedarville Fund. love.” we’ve been able to revamp it.” worthwhile,” Saxe said. “We have some The money was used for general expens- The fund-raising program pays its On the other hand, junior student of the best alumni out there.” From MIDTOWN Page 1 as a picture of the redemption that Christ offers all.” guitar and asking for help in learning the instrument basis. Midtown hopes to influence the neighborhood Midtown also sponsors a food pantry that anyone as well as asking insightful questions regarding the Midtown actively pursues to bring hope and on a very real level. Founding member and asso­ can take part of freely. Members also volunteer Bible and Jesus. good news to people who are cast aside as the “low­ ciate professor of philosophy at CU, David Mills, time to the Ark, a local youth mentoring program. Cindy had been a consistent marijuana user er rungs” of society, clothing and feeding the least said that the free meal has been a foundational as­ The effect Midtown has had on many lives is who started attending Midtown. After months of in­ of these as Jesus has commanded his followers. pect of the Midtown comunity, meeting immedi­ almost immeasurable. Such is the story of Frank, teraction with the community, Cindy started on the Such an agenda of redemption is helping to change ate needs of those around them as well as “serving a man born and brought up in Springfield. Frank path of following Christ and was recently baptized. the hearts and minds of inner city Springfield and is a recent widower who lives on a very meager She holds a weekly Bible study at her house and shows what it means to be the hands and feet of From BLOG Page 4 income. He first started coming to get something is a fervent messenger of the good news of Christ, Christ. information BlogVille offers will help to eat at the food pantry and would not talk to any­ bringing many prospective students “make a more informed one for many months. Soon, he started coming to drug dealers and decision about whether or not Cedarville is a the meal and eventually the service. Now, Frank is prostitutes to Mid­ place where they would fit in and thrive.” regularly involved at Midtown, recently bringing a town on a regular Floren, a contributor who majors in prelaw, does not see BlogVille as a fo­ rum for convincing every interested stu­ dent to come to CU. “I’m definitely not trying to sell the school, but to portray it as it is,” she explained. “Personally, I couldn’t be more thrilled to be here, but I’m sure that CU is not the right fit for everyone,” Floren explained. Floren pointed out that BlogVille can effectively help prospective students because it employs a wide spectrum of participating CU students. “It’s really nice that we have such a diversity of students blogging — freshmen through seniors, all with different activities, his­ tories and views — so there is a good representation of the variety of students on campus,” she said. Each contributor’s blog includes a photo and a short biography. The blog­ gers discuss what they are reading, lis­ tening to or thinking about. “I try to cover the exciting experi­ ences my unit mates and I get ourselves into or any notable events around cam­ pus, but also just the day-to-day stuff I do,” said Floren. Trautman recom­ mends songs with a weekly music up­ date. Mena includes a page of family pictures. DuPree, a junior psychology major, explained how her experience as a pro­ spective student motivated her to partic­ ipate, “It was awesome to ‘meet’ some­ one from Cedarville before I got here. It eased my nerves and helped make the transition easy. I want to be that person for someone else.” 6 | December 4, 2008 [cedars.cedarville.edu Viewpoints Fair Trade Needs Vote With Your Wallet Fair Reform Bethany Sierawski Stephanie Devine in the area. This invariably increased production promises that I find deceptive. It has become an -Staff Writer- costs for the corporation, leading to the transfer -Guest Writer- income redistribution system whose morality is of all garment labor to regulation-free regions in It should be no surprise that as a busy, rela­ purely realpolitik. Consider a Victoria’s Secret thong. Asia. tively poor, off-campus student, I do my shop­ It reeks of those charities that raise mountains Full of femininity and black cotton lace, it Empirics aside, Christians have erred on the ping at Wal-Mart or Aldi—not Whole Foods or of money and then have a trickle down of less rings up for $7.99 at the semiannual sale. Wom­ wrong side of economic ethics, touting the fru­ Trader Joe’s. Because I pay for rent and food and than 20 percent of the benefits to the needy be­ en from every stage of life flock to the malls, gality and convenience of Wal-Mart and snub­ little else, how am I not to justify my right to “ev­ cause of payments to the charity organizers. hailing the high quality at low prices. bing noses at and “pricey” institutions like Star­ eryday low prices”? The toughest argument to face is the unfair D.K. Garments is a subcontract factory in bucks and Global Gallery. Christian consumers desire to make sure that treatment of workers and the use of child labor Jordan employing 150 foreign guest workers While many college students recognize that our trading structure and practices are in favor of and forced labor. The awful truth is that jobs in (135 from Bangladesh and 15 from Sri Lanka), poor work conditions exist around the world, the poor and disadvantaged; facilitating partner­ sweatshops may enable people in extreme pov­ which has been producing Victoria’s Secret gar­ many are casually ignorant of the extent and ships based on equality and transparency, such as erty to feed and clothe themselves. ments for the last year. ethical implications of the discrepancies they The Fair Trade Foundation. Fair trade becomes a disadvantage in devel­ The Victoria’s Secret workers toil 14 to 15 cause. And although there are many examples of oping countries whose comparative advantage is hours a day, from 7 a.m. to 9 or 10 p.m., seven Consider the widely held “biblical” stance farmers and workers in developing countries on abortion. Although many Christian politi­ that have used the extra income to improve long cians see the pragmatic advantages to legaliz­ term infrastructure in the agricultural and textile ing abortion, many (if not all) oppose it based sector, in reality, only a small percentage have on a moral imperative. benefited and most are worse off. Perhaps those who suggest the long-term In fact, according to Marc Sidwell in “Un­ macroeconomic benefits of sweatshops should fair Trade,” just 10 percent of the fair trade pre­ consider a similar ethical paradigm: How, mium actually goes to the farmer; firms at other when watchdog organizations and the ever- stages of the production process, such as retail­ expanding media expose it, can Christians fund ers, take the rest. corporations that utilize sweatshop labor in the There are two approaches to fair trade. The name of low prices? “product certification” route refers to govern­ “But it’s just so cheap” wail hundreds of ment intervention to direct, control or restrict Jesus-loving teenagers who hear these sweat­ trade. In essence, government officials decide shop statistics. “I can’t afford to buy that fair what Americans should be allowed to buy trade stuff.” While both ends of the argument and what prices they should be forced to pay are more than likely, let us consider the very through tariffs. viable alternatives to monetarily endorsing cor­ In this case, fair trade ends up looking like porations that utilize sweatshop labor. extreme paternalism on international commerce. The best option when purchasing goods It does little to aid economic development, and centers on buying secondhand. Consumer- focuses instead on sustaining farmers and small to-consumer resale (eBay), nonprofit-funded businesses in their current state, denying future thrift stores (Goodwill) and consignment shops generations the chance of a better life. (Plato’s Closet) offer a plethora of items at low The more commonly known and altruistic prices, with funds funneling back into commu­ form of fair trade practice is the “integrated nity action and/or a sweat-free institution. supply chain route,” whereby products are also If one must buy new, let us return to the dis­ imported and/or distributed by organizations or to produce manufactured goods a low cost; i.e. days a week, receiving on average one day off cussion of ethics. co-operatives who have Fair Trade at the core of wages of $5 a day is not necessarily a bad when every three or four months. Their time not work­ Although the high price of fair trade certified their mission and activities. a loaf of bread only costs 5 cents. When com­ ing is spent corralled in a company-owned In­ goods may initially diminish appeal, these extra It is the responsibility of the small business parative advantage is taken away, developing dustrial Park. costs are associated with the price of maintain­ owner or farmer to form co-operatives. This countries lose the ability to export and generate Workers who fall behind on their produc­ ing a worker-friendly environment. Fair trade practice holds the belief that the benefits of pay­ wealth. tion goals or who make even a minor error can certified producers and traders have undergone ing higher prices for goods will trickle down to When activists say “we must do something,” be slapped and beaten. Despite being forced to assessment by independent certification firms, the impoverished. Unfortunately, this type of they seem to justify doing anything, however work five or more overtime hours a day, the with global fair trade standards as rubric (fair- economic practice doesn’t work, and in the end, destructive. The injustices cannot be fixed with workers are routinely shortchanged on their trade.net). it only helps landowners, not the agricultural la­ unfettered free trade or government intervention legal overtime pay. Employees are allowed Furthermore, many FT certified companies borers who suffer the most severe poverty. Ul­ to right all wrongs. Blame must first be put in the just 3.3 minutes to sew each $14 (original, not can tout some of the highest quality on their timately co-operatives reduce opportunities for right place. sale price) Victoria’s Secret women’s bikini, for respective markets. Consider Timberland, Star­ laborers to obtain permanent, full-time jobs, and Constant intervention of incompetent and which they are paid four cents. bucks, American Apparel, Teva, Aveeda, Nicole the co-operatives lead to corruption. unscrupulous government seen with product cer­ Maksurda, a 19-year-old single Bengali Miller and Apple Computers, just to name a The Fairtrade Foundation aims to give con­ tification fair trade has resulted in the destruction mother, moves to Jordan on the promise of a few. sumers the ability to help reduce poverty and of incentives, an extinguishing of growth, and guest worker program, where she’ll earn $18.48 As the busiest shopping days of the year exploitation in developing nations. Their control stagnation in the improvement of rights and con­ for a 96-hour week. approach, let us examine our credit card state­ over mega-growers and producers only stretches ditions for workers, children and forced laborers. As Christmas approaches, Cedarville girls ments alongside the morals held by Christianity so far, though. Governments that apply quotas, tariffs, sub­ (and with the new menswear line, some trendy and deemed irrational by an unbelieving world. They also ship and sell their lower quality sidies, forced collectivization, and ban ownership fellows as well) will likely flock to Forever21, There will always be elements of the Chris­ produce into the fair trade markets. Through bro­ actually inhibit access to true free trade. The most an eclectic boutique for those who seek to glo­ tian walk that appear bizarre, even counterin­ kers, they receive a subsidized charity price from powerful strategy to combat this is to remove ag­ rify God through frugal dress shopping. Noth­ tuitive and irrational. Love your enemies? Drop the socially responsible unquestioning public. ricultural and textile tariff barriers in the devel­ ing puts one into the spirit, of course, like seeing everything and follow? Forgive 490 times? This leads to the small farmer competing directly oped countries (or the West)—not merely strictly “John 3:16” printed on the bottom of their sun­ Pragmatics aside, our passion for Christ and His with the mega-producer and losing. buying fair trade goods. We should cease punish­ flower yellow shopping bags. Kingdom should be apparent in all we do, dis­ Obviously this was meant to be avoided, yet ing American consumers for the sins of foreign Several years ago, Forever21 transferred tinguishing us as light in a dark world. it is happening in huge volumes. These practices governments and clean up the fair trade process all of their L.A. based garment shops to Asia, Although we cannot control the outcome of are almost impossible to police, and where su­ itself. following citywide movements for corporate re­ elections at large, we can always choose to vote pervision has been pursued, it has either failed form that increased wages and rights for workers with our wallet, endorsing those companies that or been simply too expensive to maintain—espe- value human life above the bottom line. Let us cially when the bribes at the storage and market C o m m e n t s a n d o p in io n s expressed in t h e V ie w p o in t s be the generation that uses our purchasing power delivery locations are factored in. s e c t io n d o n o t necessarily r epr e sen t t h e v iew s of to correct injustices rather than entrench them. Fair trade is certainly a clever marketing ploy c e d a r s o r C edarville u n iv e r s it y . that alludes to some rather opaque socio-political Viewpoints cedars.cedarville.edu December 4, 2008 7 the problem with justice? But in these there are only two possibilities: Regarding the actual success of such redistribute itself again based on talents, ef­ Dr. Marc Clauson (1) the “state” not harming the poor (Isaiah redistributions, the evidence is over­ fort and morality. -Associate Professor of History & Politics- 10:1-2) and (2) the church helping its poor whelming. It does not work for a variety of Then the state would have to redistrib­ and possibly others. reasons. First, government bureaucracies, ute the wealth all over again. But the result There is much talk of “social justice” In the first case, the state is not com­ especially large ones, are notoriously inef­ would be another unequal result since again among non-Christians and Christians and wealth would become unequal. now among many Cedarville students and The most devastating critique of so­ faculty. (This is the case especially in light cial justice, however, is its own criticism of of the recent campaign during which Barack capitalism. Social justice supporters do not Obama and his supporters on the Christian like capitalism very much and their solution political left frequently used the term.) is to take from the wealthy and give to the The term “social justice” remains vague poor. But this is to assume that wealth is a and susceptible to all kinds of inaccurate zero-sum game; that what one loses the oth­ definitions including equation with “bibli­ er gets and the total does not change. This cal justice.” Historically, social justice was is false. first used by an Italian, Catholic, social phi­ It is also false to say there are no side losopher around the mid-1800s. effects. In reality, when those “at the top” Its meaning, though somewhat vague, are taxed heavily, they then stop investing connoted distributive justice. That is, the in jobs, factories, technology, etc. and then term meant how the “economic pie” of poverty increases. When corporations (the wealth should be divided among individu­ latest “evil” in the world) are taxed heav­ als in a society. It has usually been defined ily, their stockholders stop investing and in that sense, though sometimes it is used the corporations lay people off or go out of as a slogan. business. This raises all sorts of political, ethical manded to take from some to give to oth­ ficient and often corrupt in their adminis­ In addition, incentives to be productive and economic issues. For Christians, these ers, but only to do justice by treating poor tration of such programs. and innovative are either destroyed or are issues are even more acute. Can we find and non-poor fairly and equally under law Since the 1960s, the United States gov­ distorted based on governmental paternal­ justification in Scripture for the idea that (justice in its normal sense). ernment alone has spent trillions to “eradi­ ism that causes resources to be allocated wealth ought to be redistributed from cer­ In the second case, the text is referring cate poverty” and has not succeeded, even for bad purposes. What good does that do tain people to other people by government? to the church, not the state. The texts in as it continues to increase the minimal for anyone? Everyone’s quality of life de­ What is the interpretational approach used Acts chapters 2 and 4 for example, cannot level to qualify as poor. creases. to justify such a political use of Scriptural be politicized to require or even permit the So, we see millions with access to pro­ Can we live less ostentatiously? Yes. texts? Is that approach valid? state to take from some to give to others. grams but do not utilize them, millions Should Christians? Yes, of course. But to Moreover, is it ethical to force people The contexts are not political. misspend money (poor nutrition, but large have government enforce it is to place ev­ with a certain amount of wealth to essen­ Thus, I argue that this interpretational cars or fancy TVs) and nothing really hap­ eryone in a worse position. To coerce it is tially give it to others with less? Who de­ approach is invalid. If it is invalid then it pens. How are these programs warranted? unethical, reducing liberty for all. Govern­ cides such things legitimately? And finally, is also unethical, since it would require do­ And who decides? ment goes beyond its appropriate bounds does such a strategy even work to accom­ ing injustice to those with more for no other Suppose we take wealth away from ev­ when it forces people to transfer wealth plish its advocates’ goals? reason than that they have more and give eryone who has more and give to all with to others solely on the basis of their group There are many texts in the Bible that to those with less simply because they have less until everyone has equal wealth. Will identity. This is not justice. do speak of the church helping the poor. less. wealth remain equal? No. The wealth will

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As the parent of a Cedarville University woman must wait for a female president be­ The election of President-elect Barack Obama has been greatly discussed here on cam­ sophomore, I am profoundly grateful for the fore I can experience those things. pus, but the thing that alarms me is how many students and faculty are so quick to jump blessings this university offers. I honestly Cedarville’s message should be that we into the cultural hype surrounding this election. believe that if Christ were providing college are all recently descended from Adam and In recent years, racial reconciliation and understanding has been a hot topic here. So it rankings instead of the U.S. News & World Eve, so that for us there is only one race, is no surprise that when a black man is elected president of the United States, some of the Report, Cedarville would be among the top the human race. All Christians are sons and first things heard are how “historic” this is, how “great this is for race relations” and “how three or four schools in the entire nation. daughters of the King of the universe and are many walls have been broken down.” I am convinced that every member of the therefore royalty and co-heirs with Christ. The real rub comes when students and faculty go so far as to say that “in spite of our Cedarville faculty, staff and administration In spite of this nation’s horrific sins of political differences, I’m glad he won.” They might as well come out and say that they are sincerely wishes for every aspect of univer­ slavery and racial prejudice, God has used ashamed they voted for an old white guy instead of getting with the times and “promoting sity life to glorify God. what was meant for evil to bring about some racial reconciliation.” However, I must respectfully, yet pas­ good, in that many of those with African roots Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a nation where his children would be judged “by sionately, disagree with some of the view­ have achieved the pinnacle of success in their the content of their character” instead of the color of their skin. All this talk smacks Dr. points expressed by faculty members in the chosen fields and have more opportunities in King’s dream in the face. We just elected an inexperienced, over-confident socialist to the Nov. 13 issue of Cedars. America than any people in any other country presidency, but it is a great day for America because he is black. God help us as a nation. First, we cannot atone for the moral in the world. atrocity of the Dred Scott decision, which Finally, Cedarville needs to proclaim Daniel Eugene Zimmerman relegated one whole group of human beings clearly the infinite superiority of families and to property, by electing a man who supports churches taking the lead in providing compas­ the atrocious Roe v. Wade decision, which sionate care for the poor, instead of relying on relegated another whole class of human be­ coercive, socialist government policies which ings, namely pre-born babies, to the status of have failed everywhere they have been tried. disposable property. I will be praying that President Obama Since 1973, over 46 million human be­ will hear and respond to the true Gospel, as ings have lost their lives in abortion facilities. opposed to the black liberation theology of This carnage is more than just an “unfortu­ his church in Chicago and that he will change nate difficult and troubling” phenomenon his stand on these moral issues to conform which we should strive to make “rarer.” to a Biblical worldview. Then and only then Second, we need to communicate to would I or should I celebrate in his election students with African ancestry that their af­ and support his administration. firmation, sense of belonging, inclusion and Sincerely, prospects for success are no more related to Elizabeth Bush the election of a black president than I as a Cedarville Parent 8 | December 4, 2008 | cedars.cedarville.edu Viewpoints Going Gang-Green?

Devin Babcock many windows. When the gate closes at -Sports Editor- the end of the night, why does the last em­ ployee out not hit the light switch? In the last two issues, Cedars published Beyond the wasteful attitude of articles lauding the University’s current Chuck’s, the blatant abuse of Cedar Lake effort to “go green.” I have been greatly is an area of concern for an environmen­ encouraged by the administration’s appar­ tally friendly campus. The chemicals that ent concern for the environment, and was Cedarville dumps onto our grass every pleased to see the first signs of a “green” year end up in Cedar Lake after it rains. campus when Chuck notoriously took William Jones, assistant professor of biol­ away our trays. ogy at Cedarville, said that “we aggravate However, I have been concerned by a and intensify [pollution] with what we number of recent trends on campus that do.” do not fit with the push for an environ­ The fertilizer used on the lawn makes REBECCA HIGH mentally friendly campus. If Cedarville the algal blooms in the lake expand un­ saves potable water. the only environmental issues on campus. really wants us to take this “green” initia­ naturally. When they get too big, the Uni­ In a world where 1.1 billion people do There is a significant lack of recycling tive seriously, more drastic changes have versity drops in a chemical called Aqua- not have access to drinkable water on a by students, the University’s overuse of to be made. shade, which blocks light from reaching daily basis, we flush away hundreds of large, gas-guzzling vehicles and finally Every Sunday night, Chuck’s serves its the algae. This kills large amounts of the gallons a day in our urinals and toilets. A the constant grooming of our landscape meals on Styrofoam plates. As opposed to algae, which causes the constant stench waterless urinal saves, on average, 45,000 that results in more water ending up on the usual meals, when the dish pit is flooded from the lake. gallons of water a year. Assuming that sidewalks than in the ground. with ceramic plates and plastic cups, Sun­ The abuse of our water does not stop there are 50 widely used urinals on cam­ The list of issues goes on, as does the day dinners present a separate obstacle for with Cedar Lake. In a much more subtle pus, Cedarville could save over 2 million effort to turn things around. It is great that the cafeteria—garbage cans overflowing way, the natural resources that Cedarville gallons of potable water a year. the administration has decided it wants to with Styrofoam plates, bowls and cups. has been blessed with are wasted daily. As Cedarville looks to become a “go green,” but until the University takes Sadly, Styrofoam is not the only en­ A recent movement in conservation “green” campus, it is important to make serious steps in that direction, the endeav­ vironmental transgression the cafeteria technology is the waterless urinal, a de­ the effort a legitimate and holistic one. or can only be seen as superficial. commits on a regular basis. There is not a sign that the Department of the Interior The Styrofoam that will not decompose, night, no matter how late the hour, when has declared a “Promising Product.” The the waste of electricity, the polluted lake, the lights are not shining out of Chuck’s waterless urinal saves money, but also and the unnecessary use of water are not dear Christmas decor, "you’re tacky, and i hate you”

Becky Crabtree son is of course, Campus Christmas. Last year it -Staff Writer- was a huge hit with numerous gift cards awarded as well as Panera pastries. This year, SCAB is Apparently there is a rift between Santa and taking the event in a different direction. Snowmen. I say this because on the steps leading They are attempting to cut costs by using to the upper SSC there is a little house and if you Pioneer instead of an outside source to do the ca­ look in the window you can see Santa chasing a tering. They are also attempting to raise enough snowman around a tree while a penguin climbs money to pay for one surgery through Pre-emp­ the tree, probably hying to stay out of the fight. tive Love, SGA’s ministry. However, the cost Regardless of what caused this fight, the that goes into gift-wrapping and gaudy-ing each appearance of this decoration only means one hallway seems to outweigh the benefits of such thing—the Christmas season is here. With De­ cember comes the traditional dive into the deep end of consumerism. America celebrates this “With December holiday by spending money, and Cedarville is Comes the struggling not to follow down that cultural path. The SSC has enough trees in it to be a little Traditional forest, and then there are those giant inflatable decorations which bring to mind so many differ­ Dive into the ent adjectives it is really hard to choose. Tacky deep end of and ugly are my favorites. The lights and massive tree that have materi­ consumerism.” alized in Chuck’s were put in by Pioneer Cater­ ing Services; the responsibility of decorating the an extraneous celebration. rest of the campus is split between two individu­ Epsilon Alpha Pi tries to bring a bit of Christ­ als. mas grace to campus through its angel tree, where Decorations for the Bible building will be students can take a decoration and then buy a toy accumulated over the next few years to bal­ for a child in need. The Operation Christmas ance the cost. New wreaths and poinsettias are Child is another way students celebrate through bought every year—poinsettias cost $13 and live giving. wreaths about $25, on average. Even the many These gestures allow students to focus on decorations that are reused each year cost a lot someone other than themselves for at least half to maintain. an hour, which is needed since the holiday season Christmas lights are possibly the classi­ coincides with one of a college student’s most est of decorations, but they come with a price. dreaded seasons: finals. If I conservatively estimate that Cedarville has As Christians and as relatively decent people, about 100 strands of 40-watt Christmas lights it is imperative to not focus ourselves but on oth­ around campus, and they have them on for about ers. Celebrating the holiday together is a great a month, then they are paying around $265 just thing to do, but it should not be about stuffing e d a r s w is h e s y o u a v e r y e r r y h r i s t m a s to run the lights. the buildings full of decorations or having a huge C M C ! But the climax of the Cedarville holiday sea­ party. cedars.cedarville.edu December 4, 2008 9

“I d o n 't pay a t t e n t i o n t o [M a r b u r y ] b e c a u se i d o n 't l o o k a t h i m as a t e a m m a t e a n y w a y .” Knick’s Forward Quentin Richardson, in response to Stephon Marbury’s voluntary absence from the team Sports Familiar Finish at

Chris Beals- The junior guard picked up where he left off last season, helping the Yellow Jackets basketball team to an 8-0 start to the season. Beals is averaging 10 Nationals for XC points and 3 rebounds a game and leads the team with 10 steals. He also earned tournament MVP honors at the Cedarville Invitational after a 22 point explosion against Taylor in the final game. Ross Garrett Simpson said, “I realized that we do not -Staff Writer- need a championship banner to remind us Pyles, L. Wong, Simpson, Santos, R. Wong, of all of the fun we have had together. I’m Davies and Keller- The top seven cross country run­ It was a familiar script. Bethany Da­ sure that would have been quickly forgot­ ners for the Lady Jackets stormed through the season, vies, Stacey Keller, Elisabeth Pyles, Ni­ ten over the years, yet what will last are all dominating each meet. Pyles, L. Wong, Simpson and cole Santos and Brittany Simpson had to of the memories we have had together.” Santos were all named NAIA all-Americans for their be hoping for an alternate ending this time Meanwhile, the Cedarville (CU) men’s performance at NAIA Nationals in Wisconsin on Nov. around. Unfortunately, they left Kenosha, cross country team could not quite live up 22. In all, the team placed all seven runners in the top Wis., with a familiar bitter-sweet feeling to its expectations at the NAIA or NCCAA 200 and finished second overall in the country. for the third straight year. title meets. Injuries and illness stifled the The No. 1-ranked Lady Jackets cross Jackets talent both weekends. At the NC- Justin Herbert- The senior cross country runner country team finished as runners-up at the CAA National Meet, two of the team’s top placed 55 th overall at NAIA Nationals, leading a Jack­ NAIA Women’s Cross Country Champion­ five runners, Joe Cathey and Jud Brooker, ets team that finished 19th overall. Herbert’s perfor­ JONATHAN MOULTROUP ship. It had to come as a bit of a disap­ were out with injuries. The team slipped to mance was on par with the rest of his season, in which pointment for the Lady Jackets. a third place finish; they were projected to he helped guide the team through a tumultuous stretch of final meets. They had occupied the number one finish second. spot in the polls for a notable nine out of The Jackets goal for the NAIA Cham­ Alison Lemon- The junior guard for the Lady 11 weeks. Even more impressive, they had pionship was to finish in the top 10. This Jackets continues to pour in the points this season af­ finished first place at all seven meets this was an ambitious goal for the team, as they ter an NCCAA all-American season last year. Averag­ season with the capstone being a convinc­ finished ranked as the No. 14 team in the ing 17.5 points per game, Lemon also is third on the ing victory at the NCCAA championship nation. team in rebounding, with 5.5 each game. She scored meet. However, the Jackets were forced to 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in an upset of The No. 2-ranked Azusa Pacific Cou­ battle through adversity yet again as Josh NAIA No. 16 Taylor. gars got vengeance on the Lady Jackets Wiseman became sick and was unable to by winning the NAIA title. At the Aquinas run. Furthermore, Seth Campbell, his re­ Ben Belleman- The Jackets soccer coach took Invitational in October, the Lady Jackets placement, fought a bloody nose that both­ the initiative to turn around the season for his team. defeated the Cougars, albeit without their ered him for much of the race. The result Coaching at CU since 2001, Belleman has guided his top runner Jacky Kimwambock. was a respectable 19th place finish. It was teams to 95 victories. This year, Belleman helped a This time around, the Cougars were the fifth time out of the past six years that young team recover from a weak start. After going able to dispatch the Lady Jackets with a the Jackets finished in the top 20. 1-6-1 in the first eight games of the year and scoring 31-point cushion. The Lady Jackets came Justin Herbert was the top finisher only five goals, the Jackets went 7-3 in their final 10 through with four All-Americans (top 30 (55th) for the Jackets with a time of 25:40. JONATHAN MOULTROUP games to make it into the NCCAA playoffs. finishers): Pyles (No. 20), junior Lydia Jud Brooker finished 102nd in 26:02. Wong (No. 22), Simpson (No. 24) and Brooker, the No. 1 runner for the Jackets, soccer season Santos (No. 30). gave his final thoughts on the season. Simpson shared her thoughts after the Brooker said, “Overall the season was team found out that they were runners-up. fairly successful; we got pretty banged up comes to a close “We were a little disappointed as we heard by the end of the year with different guys the news because we wanted to win so getting minor injuries and sicknesses that Katie Laustsen badly. For some of us, this was our third held them back. The team grew very close -Staff Writer- Spring Arbor also ended the Yellow Jack­ time being runners-up at this meet and we throughout the year, and that will last lon­ ets’ season. The Jackets and Spring Arbor alter­ had geared up to win for awhile.” ger than a good season.” While on Nov. 19, most people stayed inside nated scoring throughout the game, resulting in to avoid the 32-degree rainy weather, Cedarville a 3-3 tie at the end of the second half. University (CU) men’s and women’s soccer When neither team scored in the two rounds teams played what would be their last games of sudden death overtime, the game went into of the season. Both teams were knocked out of penalty kicks. Spring Arbor won, scoring three NCCAA play by Spring Arbor. out of their four penalty kicks, while CU only The Lady Jackets season ended with a 1-4 scored one. loss to the top seed Cougars. The score was 2-0 CU’s leading scorer, sophomore Matt Ni- at the end of the first half. Cedarville rallied emiec said the game “was played in waves. At back when senior forward Katie Koch scored most points, our skill and possession was much with less than a minute into the second half, but better than anything that Spring Arbor had to the Lady Jackets could not hold off the Cougars, offer. However, we had several breakdowns who scored another two goals in the last 20 min­ that allowed Spring Arbor to capitalize on their utes of the game. chances.” Captain Kelly Wise, a junior, said Spring The Jackets will also start practicing short­ Arbor played a “physical, but clean” game. ly after Christmas break. Not only will they lift “They were definitely a talented team.” three times a week, but they will play indoor Wise, the team’s leading scorer, sat out the past soccer twice a week with tournaments on the six games due to a knee injury. She was “very weekends. excited to get to play” in this final game of the With another season behind them, the season. Jacket players look to learn from this year’s Now that the season is officially over, Wise mistakes and make it further into the playoffs said the team is “looking ahead to next year.” next season. Underclassmen compose more The Lady Jackets will start practicing three than half of both teams, allowing them to con­ days a week after Christmas break, including tinue improving without losing many players. a 6:30 a.m. Saturday workout. After their first “I think the experience that we gained this winning season in four years, the team hopes to year was very good,” Niemiec said. “The de­ TARA LEAMAN turn this year’s success into a national champi­ velopment that we had as a team will hopefully Seniors Brit Simpson and Stacey Keller embrace after NAIA Nationals onship next year. benefit us in the long run.” 10 [November 13, 2008 | cedars.cedarville.edu S p o r t s Cleveland’s Corner Chris “Cleveland” Harmon - Staff Writer- three-way tie, the highest BCS-ranked team Grant Goodman goes. However, if the second place team -Staff Writer- With the is within five spots, the team that won the JUMPED- The Oklahoma Sooners, over the Texas Longhorns in the BCS BCS Champion­ head-to-head match goes to the champion­ standings, giving the Sooners the number two overall ranking and a bid in the ship contenders ship game. This would have put Texas in the Big 12 Championship game. being decided Championship game. Either way, Oklahoma BANISHED- New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury, from practicing with this weekend, is benefitting from a screwed-up BCS sys­ the team days after being suspended and fined for refusing to play in a Nov. 26 everyone is tem, and I do not think they belong in the game at Detroit. looking to make championship game. the case for their 3) USC- I really have to sit back and CHARGED- New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress, with two counts team. Amidst all just laugh at USC. They have gotten all the of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon two days after accidently the arguments breaks in the world and still don’t have the shooting himself in the leg at a nightclub. for teams, who PAC 10 locked up yet. Oregon State should really deserves to go? Here are the argu­ have beaten Oregon and won the confer­ HIRED- Lane Kiffin, as the 21st head coach in Tennessee Volunteer’s history. ments for and against some of the top teams ence championship, but now the fate of the Kiffin is currently the youngest coach in the Bowl Subdivision at 33 years old. in the league: conference is in USC’s hands. If they defeat SPRAINED- Florida Gators star receiver Percy Harvin’s ankle, making him 1) Alabama- Are there any arguments UCLA, they win the PAC 10. If not, the Bea­ questionable for the SEC championship game where the number four Gators against Saban and the Tide right now? They vers from Oregon are marching their way will play the number one ranked Alabama Crimson Tide. are undefeated in the SEC, which some con­ into the Rose Bowl. I honestly am disgusted sider the best conference in college football. by a team that is consistently overrated in a LEADING- the NHL’s points race, Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malkin with 39, while I made the case earlier in the year for Ala­ conference that is one of the weakest BCS his teammate Sidney Crosby is in second with 34. Buffalo’s Thomas Vanek bama and my argument remains the same. conferences in college football. leads the league in goals with 18 and the San Jose Sharks own the NHL’s best They marched confidently into Baton Rouge, 4) Florida- If I had to pick a team that record with 20 wins and four losses. LA and handed LSU a heartbreaking loss. If rivaled Alabama’s right to be in the BCS they take down the looming monsters from Championship, it would be Florida. If it SIGNED- female Japanese knuckleball pitcher Eri Yoshida, with an indepen­ the swamp in Florida, I think they should be weren’t for the unfortunate hiccup against dent Japanese baseball team, making her the first Japanese professional baseball player. unanimously selected for the BCS Champi­ Mississippi, they would be number one right onship. now. The scores speak for themselves: They DISRESPECTED- The Cleveland Cavaliers, by LeBron James, says former 2) Oklahoma and Texas- This situa­ have completely crushed every single team player Charles Barkley. By talking about his free agency that will not come tion just makes me sick. Texas beats Texas they have played this year, including a 70-19 until 2010, Barkley accused James of being disrespectful to not only Cleveland, A&M and does it soundly. Oklahoma has a over Citadel. They have gone 10-1 in a tal­ but the game of basketball. bigger game at the end of the season, beat­ ent-heavy SEC conference and the odds are ing a ranked Oklahoma State squad, so they heavily in favor of Florida winning the SEC RESPONDED- LeBron James, to the criticisms of Barkley by saying, “He’s jump Texas for the No. 2 ranking. For those Championship against Alabama. If they do, stupid. That’s all I have to say about that.” that don’t know, the Big 12 rules state that they should be in the BCS Championship. in a three-way tie, the team with the highest While I cannot cover all of the teams, I CLIMBING- The Gonzaga Bulldogs, to the number five spot in the men’s col­ lege basketball coaches poll. North Carolina remained number one in the poll BCS ranking goes to the Big 12 Champion­ truly believe that this year’s BCS Champi­ followed by Connecticut, Pittsburgh and Duke. ship game. This means Oklahoma goes, even onship contenders will be coming out of the though Texas beat them earlier in the season SEC and Big 12. Regardless of who ends up REINSTATED- Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam Jones, after serving a six and, furthermore, did it on a neutral site. playing for the crystal football, the BCS title game suspension for violating the NFL’s conduct policy. He is expected to Instead, the Big 12 commissioner should game promises to give us one of the best we return punts as well in his return to football on Dec.7. have done what the SEC and ACC does: In a have seen in years.

UNMOVED- Women’s college basketballs’ number one team, the Connecticut Huskies after winning their first three games. They are followed in the polls by North Carolina, California, Oklahoma and Texas A&M.

RETURNING- Lance Armstrong, to the Tour de France in 2009. The 37 year- old, seven time tour champ made the announcement on Dec. 1. Armstrong came out of a three year retirement in September.

no reward expected basketball team, said that even though many Katie Laustsen students do not know about JV sports, the team still has “a lot of support.” - Staff Writer- Without championship titles and tro­ phies to motivate JV players to work hard, “For love of the game.” The junior var­ the athletes look to their teammates and sity athletes of Cedarville University (CU) coaches for motivation. live by this overused, yet accurate statement. Andy Allgrim, coach of the JV men’s They don’t play for scholarship money or a basketball team, said his team comes in to closet full of CU athletic shirts, sweatpants work out even if there is no scheduled prac­ or gym bags. They play simply because of tice or if practice is cancelled. Junior varsity x-country athletes run for the fun. their devotion to the sport. The hope of someday getting moved up The large majority of the student body to varsity motivates many JV players. Be­ challenge kept the JV cross country team fo­ freshman kind of look up to you,” Grist said. fails to realize that CU actually has JV cause the JV basketball seasons ends in the cused and motivated during their season. Slagh, a junior nursing major, said she uses sports. “I don’t think a lot of people know beginning of December, players are some­ Although many JV athletes desire to her experiences to encourage younger nurs­ about them,” said junior JV basketball play­ times even moved up in the middle of the eventually move up to varsity, a select few ing majors on the team who are taking dif­ er, Sarah Robbins. “It’s not made known.” varsity season. would actually rather play on JV. Grist is one ficult classes. Rather than sending mass emails remind­ Allgrim said the time in JV helps the of those few. “A lot of people coming in as For many JV players, the ability to par­ ing students to attend games or posting game players “who aren’t ready to play varsity freshman want to get moved up to varsity. ticipate on a team playing the sport they love schedules on the school Web site, JV play­ gain experience.” He also said that JV aids It’s a secondary thing to some people.” He overrides the fact that their team is some­ ers must rely on friends, word of mouth and in the transition between the radically differ­ said that he likes the more relaxed atmo­ times overlooked. even Facebook events to gain fans. ent high school and college sports. “It takes sphere of JV and getting to know his team­ Robbins said her teammates “don’t play “We try to get big crowds,” said junior a while to adjust.” mates on a more low-key team. because they get money. They play because JV basketball player Stephen Grist. “It’s al­ JV cross country runners also have the With a mix of upper and underclassmen, they love basketball.” This passion drives the ways good to play for a crowd.” opportunity to move up to varsity by running the younger teammates have the benefit of players to compete and keeps the JV athletic Lynsey Fabian, coach of the JV women’s certain times. Runner Rachel Slagh said this gleaning advice from their older peers. “The program strong. cedars.cedarville.edu | December 4, 2008 | 11

Basketball Teams Roll Through Season Adam Clouse -Staff Writer- lor University on Nov. 16. Paced by Alison Lemon’s 20 points, the Lady Jackets com­ Three weeks into the season, both bined a balance offensive attack with a sti­ Cedarville University’s (CU) men’s and fling defensive effort (limiting the Trojans women’s basketball teams succeeded in to 36 percent shooting) to defeat the No. getting off to fast starts and find them­ 16-ranked team. selves touting an unblemished record. The game was markedly special for Both have beaten a highly ranked Coach Kirk Martin, who with the win now team and are beaming with confidence. has 200 career victories during his storied Yet with lofty goals still to achieve and career at his alma mater. JONATHAN MOULTROUP Junior Justine Christiaanse (21) goes for the kill in a recent match. a more daunting schedule ahead, the two Earlier in the season, the Lady Jackets teams would tell you to not measure them participated in the eighth annual Cedar- strong finish too quickly. ville Classic. The team easily dispatched A recent tournament at Shawnee fellow AMC foes Point Park and Malone State University was supposed to present by scores of 85-71 and 75-40 behind the closes volleyball a tough task for the Yellow Jackets. performance of tournament MVP Aubrey Facing College of the Ozarks, a team Siemon, a sophomore forward. Siemon, ranked No. 5 nationally, many observ­ who was joined on the all-tournament regular season ers viewed the game as a potential final team by Lemon, averaged 14 points per four encounter between teams with con­ game and 11 rebounds per game during the Sarah Hoffman the end of the season,” and while “we are all trasting styles of play. CU would look to tournament. -Staff Writer- growing weary of practicing, conditioning, push the pace while Ozarks would look The Lady Jackets currently sit at 3-0, and lifting, I know it will all pay off when we to control the tempo. and the team led in scoring by Lemon at With only one tournament left in the sea­ perform in Denver.” Throughout the game, the Jackets nearly 19 per contest. Sophomore sensa­ son, the Lady Jacket volleyball team enjoyed This NCCAA appearance will be the first were able to force the Bobcats to play tions Rachel Hurley, Siemon and Lydia a successful second half of its season. for first-year coach Doug Walters who was faster than they wanted and combined Miller all average between 11 and 9 points The Lady Jackets managed to win 14 recently awarded the head coaching position with its newfound of their last 18 matches since the beginning after coming into CU on an interim basis. stingy defense, CU of October and carried an eight-match win Dec. 4-6 will also be the last tournament was able to come streak through October until Ohio Dominican for the three seniors on the team who have ex­ away with a dominat­ came from two sets down to shock the Jack­ perienced successful careers in the program. ing 67-50. ets and halt the streak. Sarah Sheers, setter and co-captain of this More recently, the The team suffered another loss on Hal­ year’s team, transferred from NCAA Division Jackets participated in loween night against top-ranked AMC rival I University of Toledo to CU for her sopho­ the 31st Annual Cedar- Walsh University. more year. She has made increasing contribu­ ville Invitational. Led However, Cedarville University (CU) tions to the team in each of her three seasons. by all-tournament per­ started November off with a bang, sweeping This year she has totaled 1,251 assists and formers Chris Beals, a an AMC tri-match against Notre Dame and leads the team with 29 service aces. junior guard, and Dan­ Roberts Wesleyan. Maija Hampton, senior outside hitter, has iel Rose, a senior cen­ The Lady Jackets followed that win with enjoyed a solid career as a Lady Jacket. As ter, the team cruised to three more consecutive wins, including se­ a junior last year, Hampton earned NCCAA 74-47 and 68-59 over nior night where the three seniors Libby Midwest Region honors and was named to Covenant College and Aker, Maija Hampton and Sarah Sheers were the American Mideast Conference South Di­ Taylor University. honored. vision Second Team. This year, she is second While the level of In the middle of November, the team en­ on the team in kills, digs and service aces, competition may not tered the AMC Tournament ranked fourth and and was named to the All-AMC second team. have been what the were hoping to advance to the NAIA National Rounding out the three seniors is co-captain team anticipates to see Tournament for the fourth time. CU started Aker. at the national tourna­ the tournament strong, advancing into the Aker has produced quite an impressive ment, they used it as semifinals with a win over 5th-ranked North­ four-year career here at CU. Her freshman a good barometer of western Ohio. year, she was selected to the All-AMC South a national tournament In the semifinals, the Lady Jackets faced Division Freshman Team, while being named environment, having No. 1-ranked and tournament host Shawnee to the All-NCCAA Midwest Region Team to play back-to-back State. After losing to CU earlier in the season, and All-AMC South Division Honorable days. Shawnee defeated the Lady Jackets for the Mention her sophomore year. Her junior year The Jackets cur­ first time in 36 meets, thus knocking them out she garnered a plethora of awards including rently sit at 8-1 and JONATHAN MOULTROUP Junior Chris Walker catches fire against Taylor. of the tournament. selections to the NAIA Region IX Team, NC- have enjoyed balanced Next, the Lady Jackets travel to Colo­ CAA Midwest Region squad, American, NC- scoring in all of the team’s victories. per game and, with Lemon, account for rado Dec. 4-6 for their 12th appearance at CAA All-America Second Team, as well as Currently, four players (Beals, Rose, nearly 70 percent of the Lady Jackets’ the NCCAA National Tournament. There the receiving the prestigious NCCAA Susan R. Chris Walker and Ricardo Alliman) aver­ scoring average. The team has nine games team will have the chance to reclaim the title Hellings Award. age double figures in scoring. yet to play before the new year and figure of National Champions that it held in 2005 This year she was named to the All-AMC The Jackets have three games left to to receive quite a challenge in no fewer and 2006. The 5th-ranked Lady Jackets will Second Team and earned the honor of AMC play before the holiday season and while than three of those contests. start their competition against No. 1-ranked Libero of the Year. She also leads the team on paper none of the games might seem Playing the University of St. Francis Campbellsville University on Dec 4. with 580 digs and needs only 19 more digs to present a challenge (none of the teams (No. 4 nationally), Shawnee State Uni­ Facing a significant break before Nation­ to place her in CU’s record books with most are nationally ranked), the Jackets will versity (No. 5 nationally) and St. Francis als, Coach Walters has intensified the team’s career digs. continue to stay focused on their greater College (No. 13 nationally) will provide practices, in part because “the air is thinner While many expected this year’s team to goal—that of playing one game at a time the Lady Jackets with a good gauge as to in Denver.” While that quote has become the struggle with the transitions of a new coach and measuring the team by what they where they stand in regards to national team joke for the rest of the season, senior co­ and graduated players, Walters believes “our should be accomplishing. prominence. If the team can come out from captain Aker can attest to the increased inten­ team has outperformed most of those expec­ Like their male counterparts, the this difficult stretch unscathed, the Lady sity of their practices. tations because of the incredible amount of Lady Jackets have endured their share of Jackets will be all the nearer to accom­ She said, “[Walters] is pushing us and hard work that the young women on this team early season accomplishments—the big­ plishing the greater goals set forth earlier encouraging us to work our hardest, even at have put forth.” gest of these coming in a 63-56 over Tay­ in the season. 12 | December 4, 2008 | cedars.cedarville.edu______

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Stephanie Devine In a culture where self-definition and de­ shades of black, gray, and brown. and mark on pop culture by not fitting cultural -Staff Writer- construction are hot topics, androgyny is a One of the liveliest photos captures the stereotypes of masculinity/femininity. Aaron walks down a busy street in Brook­ fascinating manifestation of some hot-button family sitting in an Both have almost ap­ lyn, wingtips click-clacking on the icy pave­ issues. aging barn, playing peared alien at some point ment. Red suspenders are perfectly matched Of course, no one would deny the consis­ instruments and smil­ in their respective careers, with a red power tie, along with a yellow and tent presence of both distinctly feminine (think ing happily at each shunning traditional garb for red polka-dotted pocket square in a fitted blaz­ Valentino) and decidedly masculine (think other. It takes the ca­ sharp tailoring (in the case er. Thom Browne and Brooks Brothers) design­ sual reader a few mo­ of Ms. Lennox) and glittery Upon first read, Aaron’s work wear sounds ers in the status quo. ments, of course, to jumpsuits with plunging more than appropriate for a nine-to-five on However, we can see an unquestionable in­ realize that all three necklines (in the case of Mr. Wall Street. However, Aaron is an upper class, crease in androgynous silhouettes and concept are wearing precisely Bowie).” 23-year-old woman, complete with luxurious collections, as we look at both couture houses the same tweed suit. Of course, Fancey sees blonde hair, engagement ring and feminine and mall favorites. What does this say this as equally apparent in curves. A recent episode of “House,” the critically about the family? If street fashion as well. Ever since the rise of shoulder pads in the acclaimed Fox series, featured one of the lead all three are comfort­ “Androgyny translates 1980s, the fashion industry (particularly for characters in a pair of suspenders, holding able and happy in the to accessible, ready-to-wear females) has seen a fascinating rise in trends up skinny jeans and resting atop a jersey knit same vestments, does fashion in subtle ways. and pieces that emphasize contradiction and tank. that mean that there is From the transition of dress­ blurred lines in places that were once black This character is openly bisexual—which, virtually no difference es to the pantsuit for a pro­ and white: look to the pleated trouser for pro­ of course, raises questions about whether or not in the role of each? fessional woman to adopt­ fessional women, the fitted blazer for teenage the suspenders were a design choice to mirror What is “appropri­ ing a shawl collar for men’s girls, silk scarves for men and the skinny jean her conflicted sexual identity. It does, however, ate” and “accurate” in sweaters, one mustn’t liter­ for male rock stars. make it clear that Hollywood has recognized the realm of personal ally be a dude in a dress to Defined by Oxford’s dictionary as “partly the trend and incorporated it into shows that style choices? be a touch gender-bending,” male and partly female in appearance; of inde­ depict trendy young professionals. Young adults ac­ Fancey says. terminate sex,” or “having the physical char­ Although some see it as a costume-y move, tive in the fashion in­ Although any fashion acteristics of both sexes,” androgyny has long work wear in particular has seen an interest­ dustry have also made aficionado would be slow been defined by designers as separates and ac­ ing social commentary develop through the note of the trend. Aar­ to claim the trend as entirely cessories that overstep cultural norms and so­ re-fitting of traditional women’s clothing. The on Fancey, collegiate positive or regressive, it cer­ cietal expectations for both gender roles. October issue of Vogue magazine featured two sartorial advisor, says tainly doesn’t seem to be Such a trend raises interesting questions predominant spreads: one featuring Rachel that “Claiming an androgynous appearance going anywhere in the new year. about the purposes of fashion—both runway Weisz in garishly feminine florals, and another has worked particularly well in the realm of Tuxedo detail on women’s clothing, bright and department store. Should we dress to en­ titled “Full Tweed Ahead.” stage performers. colors and deep V-necks in American Apparel hance, to deceive, to mirror, to emphasize, to The latter depicted a three-person fam­ Musicians such as David Bowie and An­ menswear, and a never-ending stream of uni­ function, or as a bold statement of our inmost ily (mother, father, and young son) traversing nie Lennox are two particularly notable artists sex accessories are still on board for the sea­ desires? through the English countryside in various that have only increased their public appeal sons ahead. behind the curtain Ed ito r's Pic k s: Grace Kohl of the Lee/Fisher campaign accomplished more for the Democratic Party than simply -Staff Writer- securing the lieutenant governor position; it When Jason Fisher first may have secured a victory Mobile Answers : started filming his docu­ for the White House. Cha Cha mentary, “Swing State,” he This movie was brought Get an answer to any nagging question wherever you have a phone signal thought he would be outlining to Cedarville in hopes that by texting Cha Cha for free (242242)! a behind-the-scenes look at people from across the po­ political campaigning, but his litical spec-trum would be N ext-Gen Computer: movie developed into some­ educated about the unique thing more. Fisher describes political climate found in HP Touchsmart PC his film as a documentary Ohio. Ohio has been criti­ Is it a passing fad or the wave o f the future? Either way, this sleek about a family and the sacri­ cal in the past few presi­ compact computer will be sure to astound with its touch-sensitve screen. fices they made for the sake dential elections because no of a campaign race. “Swing president has ever won of­ Christmas Song Title: State” reveals an intimate look fice without winning Ohio. Come On! Let’s Boogey to the Elf Dance! into the Fisher family’s quest Jason hopes that the film is This little Sufjan Stevens jingle inspires Christmas joy through its title alone. Anybody for office through the eyes and fun and joyful for people who fails to be touched by it’s twin exclamation points obviously has no soul. camera lens of their son Jason. who don’t know politics, and Jason’s father, Lee Fisher, ran for gover­ that the viewers will garner an appreciation Audio Bible: nor in Ohio and lost in 1998. As a 14 year old, for politicians and what they stand for. The Bible Experience Jason took his camcorder and recorded much Although “Swing State” is told from a Listen as A-listers narrate the Old and New Testament. Makes a great gift of the ’98 race. Eight years later, Fisher has Democratic bias, it is not a Michael Moore fo r those who want to hear Denzel Washington reading the Song o f Songs. joined with Democratic candidate Ted Strick­ docu-mentary, and the bias is not overbearing. land for the position of lieutenant governor. This film offers a fresh perspective into the Facebook Application: This time Jason has made filming the race political process and doesn’t attempt to tackle Word Challenge a full time position. We observe the unend­ political issues. Forget studying. Since you’re most likely wandering around Facebook ing phone calls and campaign work done in However, be forewarned that there are anyway, you might as well engage your brain with this addictive game. the Fisher house/campaign headquarters. We some unedited profanities at the beginning travel with Mr. Fisher to his various speaking of the movie, and understand that a political Charitable Organization: engagements and even observe as Jason in­ bias is inevitable from a political director, terviews significant people such as Madeline especially the son of a candidate. It is still Heifer International Albright, John Kerry, Hilary Clinton and Ba­ worth watching because it is an engaging film This holiday season, send a gift to the rest o f the world by buying an rack Obama. that all people will learn from and enjoy. You animal or sponsoring a long-term project in various areas around the globe. The dedication of the workers is evident don’t have to be a political enthusiast to ap­ through every moment of the film. The work preciate this documentary. cedars.cedarville.edu | December 4, 2008 113

DENZEL WASHINGTON in Song of Songs

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Anberlin is a name that has practical­ What happens when you mix “Under­ ly become synonymous with “thinking world” with “In The Land Of Women”? man’s rock”—music that is loud but has That is precisely what I was watching this substance. The boys of Anberlin have weekend at the book-turned movie phe­ come a long way in six years as a band, nomenon “Twilight.” gaining a career pinnacle last year. Isabella “Bella” Swan (Kristen Stew­ In 2007, the band released their best art) is a 17-year old, pale skinned girl from work yet in “Cities” and signed a record Phoenix, who has just moved up to be with deal with Universal Republic to reach her father in the most overcast, gloomy a wider audience. These steps ushered town in America: Forks, Washington. them to their first major label release in The album finds its footing again with Being in a town of only a few thousand, “New Surrender,” wherein the band al­ “Haight St.”—a song that plays out like she becomes the “new pet” at school and ters somewhat. a summer anthem centering on the clever is surrounded by a friendly, but overbear­ “New Surrender” begins with “The line: “old enough to know but too young ing mob of friends. However, one group Resistance,” which opens the album to care.” does not instantly enjoy her presence—the stantial dialogue scenes definitely demon­ on an edgy, hard note similar to what The album closes with the rock epic Cullen family, Edward (Robert Pattinson) strated this approach. they’ve done with the past two records. “Miserabile Visu (Ex Malo Bonum).” in particular. He seems repulsed by her This film plays pretty close to the book, Lyrically, the song touches on fighting Although it tries really hard to be a solid very presence initially, but the two be­ keeping most of the major sequences, for what is right by causing a riot. closer, “Miserabile Visu” fails to surpass gin to be extremely drawn to each other, which is not common in most film adapta­ “Breaking” is the strongest track on “Fin” (from “Cities”) as a closer. meaning that for Edward the secrets must tions. Character selections on most of the the record with the potential to be a mas­ Anberlin has crafted an album that has be revealed. characters were spot on. Angela in particu­ sive radio hit. The song speaks of a girl hints of their past while trying new things. As a previous “Twilight” connoisseur, lar was as fluttery and insecure as I pictured that has lost her significant other and now Regrettably, the album doesn’t always re­ I found myself engrossed in the books and her. Edward, arguably the hardest role to breaks the hearts of others as revenge on deem itself; in a few areas, Anberlin takes the open-ended plot lines that left me con­ fill, was played very stiff and forward by her old flame. a step backward. tinually questioning the outcome. Pattinson, but it worked pretty well. The middle of the album is where the For example, Nate Young’s drumming However, the first-person, introspec­ Not so much the action thriller as the album unfortunately falters. Out of the has reverted back to a basic drumming tiveness of the character of Bella captured trailers might make you imagine, “Twi­ five center piece songs only “Breathe” pattern. All together, “New Surrender” the attention of millions of girls, which is light” will still leave you with romance, displays a high-quality effort. “Breathe” is in no way a failed attempt, though it where the movie focused much of its time suspense, and a taste for the next edition. is an acoustic-based song that speaks of doesn’t even come close to the dominance on. Not to say that there wasn’t suspense finding new life and plays with the feel­ and influence of “Cities.” or action, but the voice-over’s and sub­ ings surrounding redemption. reviews Film: Quantum of Solace Music: House With No Name

Amanda Roberts Daniel Eugene Zimmerman -Staff Writer- -Staff Writer-

When it burst into theaters on Nov. 14, Beneath the radar always swoops “Quantum of Solace” smashed the standing an enigmatic flock of undiscovered revenue record for a Bond movie at the box musical genius within any given genre. office. Whether these bands are signed, but Ever since, this particular one of win­ unpopular, or merely independent mu­ ter’s most anticipated films has evoked a sicians unbound by the industry, there variety of reviews from movie critics. are always hidden jewels to be heard, For all the hype and historic Hollywood inter­ no matter what one’s preference of art­ est, “Quantum of Solace” is a worthy investment istry may be. for weekend entertainment. In the surprisingly popular vein of The opening scene, conducted by the acoustic folk music, one such untapped amplified moans of a car engine, set the stage Daniel Craig returns as Bond after first don­ rarity known as Horse Feathers exists. such as Sufjan Stevens, Iron & Wine, and for energy and endangerment. James Bond re­ ning the 007 identity in “Casino Royale, to which Hailing from Portland, Ore., Horse the Old Crow Medicine Show. sumes the mission interrupted by only a few hours “Quantum of Solace” is a direct sequel. Craig’s Feathers is a solitary troupe of renais­ Following “Words Are Dead” the since the ending of “Casino Royale.” Bond is aggressive and resilient, with his motivat­ sance rogues that persist in their un­ band’s 2006 debut album, “House With This mission involves uncovering the truth ing emotions coming out in his killings and his canny abilities despite an absence of No Home” tells stories of heartache and about the criminal organization that challenged crisp blue eyes. popularity or publicity. Driven primar­ healing, hardships and hope with a truly the goals of international intelligence agencies and The fresh face of Olga Kurylenko provided ily by the headstrong vision of guitar­ eloquent lyricism that touches on abuse, took the life of Bond’s former love. the lead female with an empowered personality ist and vocalist Justin Ringle, Horse poverty, civil disagreement and divorce. Conflicted by his duty and his desire for ven­ independent of Bond’s romantic interest. With Feathers offers an attractive blend of The words are paired with music that is geance, Bond makes a bloody trail to the evil mas­ her own vendetta to settle, Kurylenko’s character singer/songwriter fundamentals gar­ both gentle and unsettling, making an terminds, but he sacrifices some innocent lives Camille acts as more of a supporting role than as nished with accents of traditional authentic audible representation of the along the way. a lover to Bond. acoustic folk. convicting content of the album. While “Quantum of Solace” pursues individ­ Director Marc Foster is new to both the Bond With Peter and Heather Broderick While consistent in style, the album uality by twisting some traditional Bond elements, series and action films in general, but he handles lending their talents on the violin, cello is presented from several varying aspects it retains the key components that qualify it as the the genre well, wisely recruiting director Dan and banjo, the trio has nourished their within the same genre, incorporating 22nd in the series. Bradley of the Bourne trilogy to help continue the classic musical convictions and thrived ironically cheerful melodies on tracks The installment checks off shootings, chase contemporary action style of “Casino Royale.” in their art form, albeit below the ear­ including “Working Poor” and “Helen” scenes, wrecked cars and itense explosions, then As a cinematographic adventure, “Quantum shot of the corporate industry. all contrasted by the darker, more deter­ adds more vehicles and more fighting to make the of Solace” delivers quality diversion in only 106 Although they are signed to the inde­ mined presence of songs like “Different most action-packed Bond movie yet. minutes. Aged Bond fans might be disappointed, pendent label Killrockstars, they have Gray” and “Heathen’s Kiss.” “House The plot line seems pushed behind the wreck­ but it remains a hit at the theater for a good rea­ always managed to regrettably escape With No Home” is simply a must have age, but shows up enough to keep the movie mov­ son. the attention of an increasingly curi­ for listeners who are even casually in­ ing. ous potential fan base of similar artists trigued by the genre.

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Cleveland Indians games, played on my swing “Take me to see your dad. He’s ignoring “Son, put that down.” Kathleen Guenther set, and baked Valentine’s cookies for my second me.” He laughs. He is center stage. -Staff Writer- grade class. I don’t like to admit this, but I think I “Only family on Sundays.” The police take Mike in their car. They are was hoping Mike could be my friend. “So? Take m e...” putting him in the mental ward at the same hos­ “What’s this green junk?” A wad of chewed Laura and I settle in for the night to watch a * pital holding Dad, 20 minutes away. They tell us tortilla, beans, rice, peppers and guacamole movie. No one is home. This excites me because Three days later, at 1 a.m. I get a call from a they will call when he is released. slipped between Mike’s lips and onto his bur- Mike usually occupies our basement, except to boy that attends my college church group. Ten minutes later, we receive a phone call rito’s tinfoil jacket. cuddle on our living room couch with his newly “Mike wants to die. He threatened to kill from the gas station down the street. We don’t I glared intensely at him, hoping that my dis­ engaged friend, Sarah, or to sneer at the scraps himself tonight.” know why, but we speculate, we fear. Mike gust was not lost in my own mouthful. in our fridge. I was skeptical. He’s threatened that before. breaks into our garage and we tell him to get out, “It’s awful.” Within the hour, Mike is home, in my home, He’s got a thing for the dramatic. but really we don’t say a thing. We call the po­ Mom sat in silence. Her bites were tiny and and does not want to leave my side. The differ­ The caller didn’t believe me, was worried lice. They don’t know how that happened. We thoughtful. ence, I soon recognize, is my Hungarian friend for my family’s safety, wanted to play his part in call Grandpa, and he falls asleep by our front There was little I could say. with almond skin, emerald eyes, and a gorgeous our drama. He called the police and called us to door with a gun pointed backward. The night before we opted for burritos, Mike smile. She’s oblivious. say they were on their way. This is how we protect ourselves. had conveniently made an announcement at our “So, what’s this all about?” The police come, and Mike threatens them. The doctors release Dad the next day. He dinner of steak and potatoes: He was to be a veg­ I ignore him and hope he is walking down to Mom slips down the stairs and watches the can’t eat any more strawberries or popcorn. etarian from that moment on. “I mean, this is an the basement. scene unfold. She wishes for Dad, and she prays Mom relays Mike’s story, her fears. She says the animal, right?” he had held up a forkful of well- “Looks good. Some kinda chick flick?” He for quiet. “What will the neighbors think,” she house is tainted and we need to move. done meat. We kept chewing. won’t stop and I quickly turn to Laura, talking says. Mike stops by the next day. He forgot his At this point, Mike had only been living with about her wedding day, talking about the colors I hold my sister and call my pastor. Jonathan loofah in our shower. We make him wait in our us for about a week. He had dark, spiky hair, and the Gerber daisies. He still won’t leave, but prays for Mike, he prays for me. garage. He is homeless once more, and we pre­ multiple piercings and tattoos covering his neck I’ve silenced him. Mike picks up a pan, pretending to throw it tend not to notice. and each arm. * at a policeman. The tattoos were standard and forgettable: a Half way through the summer, Dad becomes skull, a heart with some girl’s name. They feigned very sick. He does not leave his bed for days, but the reputation we knew he wanted to uphold. I’m this is normal. He does not eat. He only sleeps sure there were more, but his dark baggy cloth­ and moans and says he is okay. But this time ing hid them from my knowledge. Mom and I tell him he’s not. He concedes and Dad had found 26-year-old Mike in a Fisher shuffles to the car, en route to the ER. I am in Price playhouse behind our church. Mike was charge of cats, younger sister, the homeless. homeless. Was. Now he lived with me. Dad is yellow and IVs flood his veins. He Mike’s bites had been getting smaller, with looks wrinkly, withered, and I know this is a greater space in between. He claimed his burrito reminder of what he will look like in twenty to be larger than mine. years. I told him mine was filled with substance, I sit at the end of his hospital bed for hours, not lightweight veggies. reading Virgil, studying rocks, filling out Sudoku We chewed in silence. Mike decided the squares. Really, I am scrutinizing the way the guacamole didn’t count and scooped a large pile nurse places the stethoscope too far away from of it onto the already dirtied tinfoil. his heart, the way she pumps the blood pressure Mom left us alone. We chewed and stared cuff not enough, then too much. Around dinner, and wished earnestly that the other would lose Mom trades posts with me, and I go home to pre­ first. pare for work. Pushing his chair from the table, Mike stood It is Sunday, and Mike has called us three up and walked over to the restroom. I knew this times. He needs to see my dad. I know that I will trip could only end in his defeat. have to deal with him when I return home. “Alright,” he said. His re-entrance startled Mike has left a lighter tossed and forgotten in me. “You win.” my front driveway. I am frustrated and think that A month before, after finishing my first year the neighbors will know I borrowed the lighter of college, Dad told me that Mike would be living to have my first cigar. Taking it inside, I search with us for a few weeks. We had housed home­ him out. less people before, so this was nothing new. “Can you take me to see John?” Except that then I was younger, and I viewed “This is yours.” I shove it into his chest and the homeless as my playmates. We watched am reminded of his small stature. I chose to pursue my masters at Grace because of the Prayer in Counseling

class. I was very impressed with a school that put special emphasis on prayer.

I have learned much about counseling, but I feel that I have learned much

about myself. Even more important, by example, my teachers have shown

how well Jesus has enabled them to love others. I thank God for directing me

to this program. Becky Stetson, Student Graduate Department of Counseling and Interpersonal Relations

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