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News 3 SGA, Pre-Emptive Love to Raise $35,000 Stephanie Devine “He’s a little boy that lives in Halabja.” utes it killed 5,000 Kurds. This is where he’s DECISION 2008 -Staff Writer- Fisher said. “In the ‘80s, Saddam Hussein from, this little village—completely ignored Democrats win big on Nov. 4, CU professors respond fl ew his planes over Halabja and dropped by governments all over the world.” LEAST OF THESE Cody Fisher isn’t your average Cedar- chemical bombs. In a matter of fi ve min- “Thousands died, but a lot survived. Cedars goes inside Ohio Reformatory for ville graduate. The chemicals in the bomb liter- Women While many alumni settle ally altered their DNA, and many down in a hometown job or have birth defects and disease. Ah- fl ee to suburbia with their new raf’s heart disease most likely was Viewpoints 6 life partner, Fisher sought out passed down from this bombing. on one of the most dangerous So here’s this little boy, suffering WINDS OF CHANGE areas for Christians on the the effects of hate, of war, of coun- Handling abortion in a pro-choice globe. tries all over the world ignoring administration. Along with co-founder the plight.” BENEATH THE BURQA Jeremy Courtney, Fisher “His parents had worked his The lost voices of womanhood serves as the U.S. Director for whole life to seek a way for him the Pre-Emptive Love Coali- to be healed. There was a point tion, a non-profi t organization where his dad gave up, but his Sports 9 based in the Kurdistan region mom never did. We met up with of Iraq. them, and told them we could pay. CONTROVERSY BREWING? The Pre-Emptive Love We sent him to Israel, where he got Cedars opens discussion about the Coalition partners with medi- his heart surgery. ‘Thank God we Athletic Department budget cal practices all over the found you. Thank God we found STARTING STRONG Middle East, seeking to fund you,’ said his mom.” The basketball teamsprepare for another over 3,000 heart surgeries for Ahraf’s story gives hope to strong season Iraqi children. The Coalition Fisher. seeks support through the sale “It’s a real powerful story for A&E 12 of merchandise, fundraising us. That’s why we’re doing it—for events and direct donations. people who have been neglected CHRISTIAN MUSIC This winter, Cedarville’s and been on the receiving end of Finding our way out of the CCM bubble SGA will join the Coalition so much hate.” FRANKLIN PARK CONSERVATORY in fundraising and promoting As U.S. Director, Fisher part- Serving as a haven of nature in the midst awareness of their vision. ners with universities to support a of winter Fisher fi rst saw a need for wide variety of fundraising initia- the organization after moving tives among students. He cites art- to Iraq in 2006. Two months ists selling work and donating pro- Current 15 after arriving, Fisher and ceeds, and merchandise sales as Courtney met and bonded over popular ways for college students PIZZA BY THE SLICE the incredible suffering they to get involved. Cedars takes a trip to The Flying Pizza in saw in the Kurdistan area. The Coalition has a lot of faith Beavercreek Fisher sees his organiza- in the collegiate subculture to LESS THAN ART? tion best at work in Ahraf’s Pre-Emptive Love Coalition and SGA to COURTESY OF CODY FISHER Our correspondent takes a look at t-shirt story. raise $35,000 for child heart surgery. See LOVE Page 5 design website, Threadless.com

students, faculty pursue Carmille Akande, CU’s new associate dition of campus sidewalks, but it is impor- dean for multicultural and special programs, tant to do so for the sake of other members will be working with Dupree and the Stu- of the campus community. “A bump in the racial reconciliation dent Relations Committee. sidewalk is a big deal to someone in a wheel- “I’m listening, talking to stu- chair,” Purple said. Kate Klein dents to hear what they’d like to According to Purple, the purpose of the -Staff Writer- see happen,” Akande said. “I’m Student Relations Committee is to have a excited about the great things group that provides diverse feedback. The The Student Relations Committee exists God will continue to do at this Student Relations Committee attempts to to celebrate diversity and help minority stu- university.” think through issues and meet diverse stu- dent populations feel comfortable at Cedar- Dupree currently meets reg- dents’ needs, and is also able to bring prob- ville University (CU). ularly with Jon Purple, Dean for lems to the attention of the administration. “It’s not my personal agenda. It’s some- Student Life Programs, to co- “It’s not just a think tank,” Purple said. thing that’s on God’s heart,” said Briana ordinate the Student Relations “They also help us facilitate events. The Dupree, junior student and student relations Committee’s work with the ef- ambition of it is to get input from a diverse director for the Student Government Asso- forts of the Student Life Divi- representation of our student body on issues ciation (SGA). sion. that impact our student community and the “Having a better understanding of the “We want to make sure world at large.” fact that we’re different and embracing it there’s no student population The Student Relations Committee has is important for creating unity and commu- that feels ignored or unappreci- planned campus events such as a night of nity.” ated,” Purple said. “A big part worship in October, the annual Cultural Cel- The Student Relations Committee, com- of it is communication. What ebration Week, as well as forums and discus- posed of 17 students hand-picked by Du- are their needs?” sion groups. pree, meets about twice per month to plan Purple said many members They are currently planning a Gospel events and discuss ways to better help di- of CU’s majority culture “don’t Fest for March. Members of the Student Re- verse student populations on campus. get what it’s like not to have a lations Committee also helped with the Joni The Student Relations Committee partic- great representation of people and Friends Walk ‘n’ Roll and wheelchair ularly addresses those students with physical that look like you or think like basketball events earlier this year. disabilities, missionary kids, racial minority people from your culture.” CRYSTAL FLIPPIN students, and nontraditional students such as CU’s Camille Akande will work closely For example, many students Cedars recommends listening to President Brown’s Chapel podcast on “Praying for our President” @ www.cedarville.edu/president/podcast. married couples and commuters. with the Student Relations Committee do not pay attention to the con- See DEAN Page 5 2 November 13, 2008 cedars.cedarville.edu The Back of the Front P.E.A.C.E., Obama and Morality Joshua Saunders -Managing Editor- Managing Editor: state ballots, and none of them passed. Joshua Saunders On Nov. 5, 2008, some students, faculty, and staff on campus were Gay rights were shot down, including the shocker in California, because Obama’s News Editor: unhappy that the organization Promoting Ethnic and Cultural Education campaign increased the turnout of black and Latino voters who overwhelmingly vot- Michael Shirzadian (P.E.A.C.E.) celebrated the election of a pro-abortion and pro-gay rights ed against gay rights. Thirty states have now passed laws against same-sex marriage, candidate; issues commonly referred to as the moral issues. and the religious right needs to thank Obama for three of those victories. Viewpoints Editor: Rebecca High But their contempt misses the mark for three reasons. Finally, many people say they disagree with Obama on the moral issues. But that First, neither Sen. Barack Obama nor Sen. Joe Biden is pro-abortion. To assumes that some issues are moral while others are not, and that is simply untrue. Arts & Entertainment Editor: Daniel Sizemore think so ignores the distinction between the legal right to choose and taking The treatment of illegal immigrants, conduct in war, torture, foreign relations, the advantage of the right. economy, taxes, education and so on are all moral issues. The Current Editor: It also disregards comments Obama made in an interview with Chris- Some issues demand more specifi c attention, for better or for worse, but whatever Nick Erber tianity Today: “I don’t know anybody who is pro-abortion. I think it’s very the case, nothing escapes the grasp of morality. Sports Editor: important to start with that premise.… Our goal should be to make abortion The Westboro Baptist Church in Kansas – if we should even call it a church – Devin Babcock less common – that we should be discouraging unwanted pregnancies, that thinks the United States elected the antichrist. I usually make it a point to disagree Chief Copy Editor: we should encourage adoption wherever possible.” with them, and this case is no different. Sterling Meyers At the Democratic National Convention Obama said, “We may not agree Obama attracts really large and excited crowds, but 58 million people voted Copy Editors: Anna Cummings, Joy Starbuck, on abortion, but surely we can agree on reducing the number of unwanted against him. I’m going to go out on a limb and say the antichrist will do much bet- Daniel Merkh, Dresden Soules pregnancies.” ter. Design Editors: The accusation also brushes off statements by Biden during his interview We have two options in this election: We can constantly bemoan the party in Andrew Cody Rachel Duarte with Meet the Press. He said, “I’m prepared as a matter of faith to accept that power, blame the outcome on ignorance, race, stupidity, etc.; or we can celebrate a Naomi Washatka life begins at the moment of conception.” If I hadn’t been told who said that, historic moment, recognize the positives and negatives, move on, and continue being Designer & Illustrator: I would have guessed Gov. Sarah Palin. the hands and feet of Christ to southwestern Ohio and beyond. Rachel Duarte Photography Editor: Second, while Obama opposed the Federal Defense of Marriage Act, If I had to guess, I bet that local crisis pregnancy centers could really use some Jonathan Moultroup conservatives should keep in mind that there were four gay rights issues on more volunteers. Photographer: Crystal Flippin Webmaster: Ben Widlicka The Old Rugged Crossword Advertising Manager: Clare Woods Across: Down: Circulation Editor 3. Legendary spinach fi end 1. English pastor and Joy Starbuck 6. Animal enthusiast to visit metaphysical p o e t , Staff Cedar- ville (last name) wrote “Holy Sonnets” (last Kimberly Bowen 7. Presidential candidate name) Justin Busenitz who won 2. 73-year-old ballplay- Kate Cella Kevin Cole Indiana (last name) er for Roane State Rebekah Crabtree 8. Ping, duck on what river (Tenn.) (fi rst and last) Alex Durbin 12. Four Freedoms artist (last 4. Thai currency Stephanie Devine name) 5. A fl uffy crop, typically Elisabeth Feucht Matt Fox 13. Re-elected Alaska Sena- grown in the south Chris Harmon tor con victed of seven 9. Spanish for carrots Sarah Hoffman felonies (fi rst and 10. Shane, of dreadlocks (Ir- Ross Garrett last) resistible Revo lution) Grant Goodman Lyndsey Gvora 15. Crucifi x inscription 11. Tart fruit native to North Erin Hayes 18. Design editor Andy America Rachael Hubin Cody’s girl 14. State that banned affi r- Danny Johnson friend, Persian Queen (fi rst mative action Sarah Jones Kate Klein name) 16. “The snack that smiles Kate Lausten 19. “All the news that’s fi t to back:______” Kelly Miller print” 17. First democratically Michelle Mostaed 20. Women’s attire worn by elected president of South Christen Price Nathan Reed Pashtuns and Muslims Africa (last name) Amanda Roberts Joanna Scarpuzzi Nate Schirmer Brandon Smith J.B. Waggoner Daniel Eugene Zimmerman

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his liberal supporters will be displeased.” Clauson offered this opinion: “There is Democrats Dominate 2008 Elections the possibility that Obama will be forced to be more moderate than he really is person- Sarah Jones Although McCain’s choice of Alaska’s calling the Presbyterian elder “godless.” ally… there is no fi libuster-proof Senate, so -Staff Writer- Gov. Sarah Palin initially boosted his cam- The race between incumbent Sen. John he has to take Republicans into account.” paign, he dropped in the polls after Palin per- Coleman (R) of Minnesota and former Sat- Regardless of the direction Obama will Americans elected their fi rst black presi- formed badly in several TV interviews. urday Night Live comedian Al Franken (D) take as president, the historic importance of dent on a day that witnessed substantial The legacy of current President George is still too close to call. his election is obvious. gains by the Democratic Party. Sen. Barack W. Bush also hurt McCain’s chances. A re- Dr. Mark Smith, professor of political Dr. Deborah Haffey of the communica- H. Obama (D) of Illinois won a hard-fought cent CNN/Opinion Research Corporation science at CU, outlined the unique challenge tion arts department at CU said, “Listen- victory over Sen. John S. McCain (R) of Ari- poll identifi ed Bush as one of the most un- that Obama will face as president. ing to president-elect Obama’s speech was zona. popular presidents in history with an approv- “Obama was able to present himself as a a thrilling experience. It is a historic event According to CNN’s website, Obama al rating of only 31 percent. broad, sometimes moderate, sometimes lib- because he overcame a number of obstacles took 53 percent of the national vote and won The Obama campaign emphasized the eral, candidate. As he begins to govern, he and did so with grace and a great deal of po- the battleground states of Ohio, Indiana, Vir- fact that McCain had voted with Bush over will inevitably begin to offend different vot- litical skill.” ginia, North Carolina and Florida. Each of 90 percent of the time, jeopardizing McCa- ers that supported him,” Smith said. “Regardless of one’s political leanings, I those states voted for George Bush in 2004. in’s self-portrayal as a political ‘maverick.’ “If he makes choices that bear a more think we can say it was an exciting campaign Exit polls showed that Obama performed The GOP also lost several important liberal direction, Obama’s moderate and in- and one we will long remember.” particularly well among college students — Senate seats. Sen. Elizabeth Dole of North dependent supporters will begin to question Dr. David Mills, professor of philosophy 60 percent voted for Obama, compared to Carolina lost to Democrat Kay Hagan after him, whereas if he governs from the middle, at CU, said that he was “very encouraged” only 38 percent for McCain. by Obama’s victory. “Last night, Race was also a factor in the America took a huge step toward voting process. CNN reported actually living out its stated ideals of that 96 percent of blacks voted for equality and unity and, by doing so, Obama. Latinos and Asians also potentially took a step toward true preferred Obama. biblical justice,” Mills said. In a surprising twist, 52 per- “I’m encouraged by the fact that cent of Americans making over Obama got elected while affi rming $100,000 a year voted for Obama. the need for sacrifi ce and hard work, This trend indicates that the Mc- while reminding us that we have Cain campaign’s criticism of moral obligations to our neighbors, Obama’s economic policies fell not just ourselves. These are not fl at. typical or popular sentiments.” The BBC Web site called In other election news, Ohio’s Is- Obama’s campaign “technically sue 5, which capped interest rates on perfect” and suggested that the pay day loans at 28 percent, passed negative tone of McCain’s cam- with 63.6 percent of the vote. paign contributed to McCain’s A measure to allow a casino in defeat. Wilmington, Ohio failed. Dr. Marc Clauson, professor of The Cedar Cliff school district history and law at Cedarville Uni- won its attempt to renew an im- versity (CU), agreed. provement levy that will allow the “McCain did not run a very school to buy new computers, musi- good campaign,” he said and add- cal instruments and buses. ed that McCain’s failure to articu- CU education professor Eddie late “a clear and crisp conserva- Baumann (D) lost his race for coun- tive vision” cost him Republican ty commissioner. votes.

tremendous success. ra Quick, executive assistant of Siesta Solu- IBC Companies Successful Since the color- tions. “Everyone did a great job choosing ing book’s launch on which products to go with and their design.” Oct. 31, the coloring “There was certainly confi dence in the in Cedarville Market books (sold for $5 ability to sell the two products, but the recep- apiece) have been tion of these ‘solutions to comfort’ has even Lyndsey Gvora fl ying off the shelves. Coloring Con- surprised Siesta Solutions. The sales have -Staff Writer- nections ordered 1,100 coloring books exceeded our expectations,” said Matthew Not so long ago, the Cedarville Uni- and, as of Nov. 7, has sold all but 37. Foote, the CEO of Siesta Solutions. versity (CU) group that would become “The books have actually outsold IBC is in its sixth year at CU, and is one the Integrated Business Core (IBC) the company’s expectations, and we of approximately 12 similar university pro- company, Coloring Connections, had to have been thrilled how the campus has grams in the country. The companies receive step back and reconsider their product. embraced our product,” said Joe Hatch, loans from local banks which they pay back Their proposal, an 80-page Cedar- CEO and president of Coloring Con- through selling their merchandise. ville-themed coloring book full of cari- nections. “Many people have stopped Both teams are made up of approximate- catures and pictures of activities specifi c by our sales table, excited about the ly 30 members and elect a leadership council to the CU student, “Cedarville Coloring idea of a Cedarville coloring book.” consisting of a president and fi ve to six vice and Activity Book,” had been met with The other IBC company, Siesta So- presidents. a discouraging reception — no one be- lutions, has experienced similar suc- Given little direction, IBC students are lieved the coloring books would sell. cess. Their products, a navy blue fl eece given the task of creating, researching and “What they said made us reevaluate blanket embroidered with the CU logo marketing an original idea. what we’d done,” said Tricia DeKorne, (sold for $25) and a bright yellow mi- Loan proposals to local banks come next vice president of marketing for Color- crofi ber pillow screen printed with a in the process. If approved, the companies’ ing Connections. “We took their advice picture of the CU Yellow Jacket (sold products are produced and sold online and in into account, but decided to go forward for $18), have sold well. the SSC. Past products include coffee mugs, with the idea anyway. More than any- “In the four days that we have been thing, it made us work twice as hard on selling, we have already sold over half Danny Johnson and Brandon CRYSTAL FLIPPIN what we were going to sell.” of our inventory. We just wish we had Young display their product. The coloring books have been a more time so we could reorder,” said Lau- See IBC Page 5 4 November 13, 2008 cedars.cedarville.edu NEWS Cedarville to Host U2 Jack hanna to Conference in NYC perform at cu Christen Price visit; a minister is excited about “hearing Christen Price Zoological parks fund conservation ef- -Staff Writer- about and exploring the spiritual/prophetic -Staff Writer- forts; in the last three years zoos have do- dynamic of the U2 phenomenon.” nated $30 million to related research. Cedarville University (CU) will host “U2: According to Calhoun, U2’s work com- The Greene County Public Library Hanna believes that conservation is not The Hype and the Feedback” from May 13- bines challenging entertainment with ques- will present Go Wild with Jack Hanna just about helping animals. Hanna wants 15, 2009 in New York City. tions about “what it means to be a human in conjunction with Cedarville Univer- his audience to enjoy the show and gain U2, the much-lauded rock band from with a soul.” U2 came out of an evangeli- sity on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Dixon “an appreciation for the animal world.” Dublin, Ireland, formed in 1976 and has sold cal movement in Dublin and the band’s core Ministry Center. Billed as “the most “When we talk about animals, we talk over 140 million albums and won a record 22 Christian convictions have not changed over well-known zoo director in the United about ourselves,” Hanna said, because we Grammy Awards. the years, noted Calhoun, though they have States,” Jack Hanna will conduct dem- are connected through habitat. U2 has produced 30 years of art “that is matured. onstrations with live animals. Hanna, a native of Tennessee, currently really rich with topics to study and topics to Although the band has remained “sus- Hanna said that the Cedarville show calls central Ohio his home base, where discuss,” said conference director Dr. Scott picious of organized religion,” said Steve will feature “a great group of animals” he serves as director emeritus and on the Calhoun, a professor of English at CU, ex- Stockman, an Irish Presbyterian minister and because Cedarville is so close to Colum- board of trustees for the Columbus Zoo. plaining why the band is the focus of schol- author of Walk On: The Spiritual Journey of bus. Hanna said he looks forward to the Hanna promotes the Columbus Zoo’s work arly attention. Calhoun has wanted to do a U2, Christian infl uences on the band include Cedarville visit and hopes that people and performs both nationally and interna- conference on U2 for several years. Watchman Nee, Francis Schaeffer and C.S. leave the show having had fun, but also tionally — past locations include Rwanda, Academic conferences on rock ’n’ roll Lewis. knowing more about animals and them- Kenya, Australia, Tasmania, Fiji and the bands are not unprecedented — there have Stockman observes that U2 is not ex- selves. Florida Everglades. been academic conferences on The Beatles, plicitly Christian, nor are they interested in Hanna’s work with animals has not When Hanna became the director of the Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead. Calhoun playing for a Christian subculture. This band been without controversy. Activists like Columbus Zoo, the government was on the stresses, however, that not all rock bands is not about preaching to the choir, declares those in the point of shutting merit academic conferences because few Episcopalian rector Beth Maynard in her People for the the zoo down. have infl uence outside the entertainment in- book “Get Up Off Your Knees: Preaching the Ethical Treat- Hanna has dustry. U2 Catalogue.” ment of Animals brought in new U2 is an exception, with over three de- Chiding Christians for equating spiritual- (PETA) criticize habitats to re- cades of producing “basic songs to raise the ity with middle-class norms, Stockman con- the morality of place the zoo’s most complicated questions of life,” said Cal- tends that “many have been so obsessed with keeping animals outdated ones, houn. the cigar hanging out of Bono’s mouth that in captivity. and he has done U2’s social activism and success as a they are missing the radical biblical agenda Hanna ex- more to bring business in the marketing and design world that has fi red his life and work.” plained why his the animals out also contributes to the band’s cultural infl u- As Stockman observed, “In those seem- approach to con- to the public. ence. ingly throwaway lines from ‘Please’ on Pop, servation differs H a n n a ’ s The band has been the focus of over 40 Bono pleads, ‘Get up off your knees.’ He was sharply from changes have books, including some studies from a theo- asking the Church to get out of prayer meet- that of groups increased over- logical perspective. “U2: The Hype and the ings and into the everyday dirt and pain of like PETA: “A all public edu- Feedback” is a serious academic event, not bringing in the kingdom.” lot of the animal cation about Jack Hanna is Director Emeritus of the just a gathering of fans,” said Calhoun. U2 does the work of a prophet by trying rights groups Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. animals, and Featured speak- to “help people don’t understand the Columbus Zoo has ers include Rolling think about how what goes on in become the largest in Stone contributing they have become the wild…They haven’t been there — North America. editor Anthony De- disoriented, op- like I have.” Hanna has been a guest on Larry King Curtis, poet Steve posed to God, and Hanna also pointed out that 99 per- Live, Nancy Grace and The Late Show Turner (author of then reorient them cent of the animals in zoos come from with David Letterman, as well as programs “Imagine: A Vision along the right other zoos instead of the wild. with Fox and CNN. Formerly the host of for Christians in the path,” said Cal- Many animal rights groups want to Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures, Hanna Arts”) and Chicago houn. According send animals back into the wild, “but it’s now hosts the TV series Jack Hanna’s Into Sun-Times religion to Calhoun, this not that easy to do,” according to Hanna the Wild, which won an Emmy Award for columnist Cathleen goal is apparent because there is not much “wild” left. Outstanding Children’s Series. Falsani. in many songs, but The only true “wild” left is at the North Registration for the conference opened on marks U2’s album concepts as a whole. and South poles, in certain parts of the Nov. 1. The conference Web site has elicited Stockman also highlighted the essentially Amazon Jungle and Africa. Most “wild” international interest from Denmark, Ger- eschatological longing in the band’s music, land is comprised of national parks of many, Spain, Argentina and Canada. Calhoun exemplifi ed in songs such as “I Still Haven’t some sort. called the response “phenomenal,” saying Found What I’m Looking For,” in which U2 Also, such groups “don’t understand that CU has already received academic pa- looks for a world with no more suffering. the educational value” of zoological Michael: What do you know about pers on U2 submitted by more than 80 people The band is also known for being, in parks, Hanna declared. “The animals that koala bears? from around the globe. Stockman’s words, “a politically active, I bring on television are ambassadors to Rachel: I know they eat eucalyptus The enthusiasm from fans has been per- cause carrying, justice driven band.” U2’s their cousins in the wild and are cared leaves. ceptible on the site’s blog. One commenter humanitarian efforts for by professionals,” states Hanna’s is hopeful that the band will make a surprise See U2 Page 5 Web site.

business loans. So rather than furthering a are repaid on time. SIFE to Take on cycle of poverty, they are creating a cycle HOPE International also offers personal of success and entrepreneurship through the support to loan clients, Johnson explained. loan.” Loan offi cers work closely with clients, giv- Microfi nance in the DR Banks are not willing to loan to people ing them practical training and advice. Loan who have no collateral, which is property the offi cers also have many opportunities to share Kelly Miller in the country. bank can confi scate if the loan is not repaid, the gospel with clients. -Staff Writer- Microfi nance programs provide small- Graves explained. HOPE International solves In the Dominican Republic, HOPE In- scale loans, credit, insurance and banking for the collateral problem by having groups of ternational provides savings services, health Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) of Ce- people who have ideas for new businesses about 15-40 loan clients cross-guarantee insurance and computer training. It is also darville University (CU) is planning a mis- but are too poor to receive a traditional loan. each other’s loans. If one client fails to repay involved in HIV/AIDS and children’s min- sions trip to the Dominican Republic through “When the bank issues the small busi- a loan, the other clients must repay the loan. istries. HOPE International over spring break 2009. ness loans, they also assist the individuals in This creates positive peer pressure in It makes special efforts to reach the needy According to SIFE’s new project coordi- making their businesses successful,” SIFE the group to repay the loans. As a result, Haitian population, and 87 percent of its nator Danny Johnson, the team of at least 10 president Amanda Graves explained. 99.5 percent of all HOPE International’s mi- over SIFE members will explore and assist with “And then, in turn, part of those individu- croloans are repaid on time, and 98.3 percent See SIFE Page 5 Hope International’s microfi nance ministry als’ profi ts go towards fi nancing more small of its microloans in the Dominican Republic NEWS cedars.cedarville.edu November 13, 2008 5

From DEAN Page 1 From U2 Page 4 Josh Gigliotti, a senior history and po- are uncovered by lead singer Bono’s Least of These: Jane litical science major, said that because ap- speaches, such as the one he gave to proaches to diversity can be divisive, it is world leaders at the 2006 National Prayer Stephanie Devine cial circle. The only children that aren’t in important for CU not only to celebrate dif- Breakfast. -Staff Writer- jail are too young to spell “misdemeanor,” ferences, but also to retain a sense of unity. “Sponsoring a conference like this and they’ve had to watch two older broth- “I don’t think we can call ourselves a true enhances Cedarville’s reputation as an in- Jane’s world is painted in shades of ers fall into the same patterns that drove unit if we don’t understand the differences in stitution dedicated to scholarship and re- yellow, brown and taupe: the concrete their mother to drop out of high school and this community,” Gigliotti said. “Look at the search,” a statement from CU announced, walls keeping her from civilized society, marry an exciting man, beginning a 20- beauty. Praise God because of His creativ- emphasizing the value of such a confer- her mangled teeth, the faded pages of year nightmare of addiction and imprison- ity.” ence in cultural engagement. John she pores over in the Bible study ment. While the Student Relations Committee “President Brown is very excited she recently started. When her older boys come around— serves mainly a planning and advisory role, about it and has been very supportive,” She’ll never fi nish the Bible Study. once every fi ve years or so—they “go to Dupree considers her position as Student Re- said Calhoun, who hopes for a good rep- A few weeks ago, Jane learned that the mall, maybe the movies” with her fi f- lations Director to go beyond the events and resentation from CU at the conference. parole offenses in other states were going teen-year-old son. He’s the best thing the the advice. “I’m so excited that CU will be host- She said she tries personally to help ing this conference,” said junior philoso- minority students on campus and befriend phy and English major and new U2 fan them. If something happens that is offensive Justin Busenitz. “This step demonstrates to a minority population, Dupree said, she CU’s commitment to actively look for hopes to be the voice of the minority. substantial ways to engage the culture. “I think our committee allows students This conference will draw together a di- the opportunity to be themselves,” said se- verse group of people to discuss signifi - nior student Tim Voltz. “It’s important be- cant issues in our world today.” cause Scripture has called us to love one As the conference Web site states: “A another across racial and cultural lines. It’s band of paradoxes, ironies, ambition and fulfi lling a biblical mandate.” sincerity, their infl uence in the worlds of music, entertainment, popular culture, From IBC Page 3 humanitarian relief and the global poli- tics of peace and social justice should be dorm room basketball hoops and rally the stuff of spirited conversation. Hype? towels. Feedback? Or the real thing? Come join Students involved with IBC also take the the conversation as we see what U2 has class Marketing, Management and Finance done.” More information at www.u2con- and can take what they learn in this class and ference.com apply it directly to their businesses. From LOVE Page 1 “It is great experience to actually deal with suppliers, budgets, fi nancial statements, spread their vision. loan proposals, marketing promotions and “College students are really passionate departmental communication,” said Hatch. people in American culture,” said Fisher. “While we do have guidance in develop- “We want to advocate on behalf of these ing these things, it is great to be able to work kids with heart disease. What better group through and see fi rsthand the process of how of people than those who are ready and to keep her out of a rehab program she’s family’s got going, and the one member a business runs and how all the parts (depart- willing to do something?” been praying—or rather, dreaming— that has continuously been there for his ments) need to be working together in order Briana DuPree, SGA point person for about since her admittance. mother while she leaves him behind. for the company to be a success.” the Pre-Emptive Love Campaign, feels Instead, Jane will trade in her stained The phone trembles in her hand as she Dr. Jeff Fawcett, professor of marketing that Cedarville is just the place for this jumpsuit from Clark County for a new explains the upcoming transfer. “My son at CU and one of three professors of IBC kind of action. stint in the Ohio Reformatory for Women won’t talk to me. He’s just so disappoint- and IBC program director explained: “The “Cody Fisher was on campus for in Marysville. ed. I can’t even tell him that I’ll try again, program is designed to provide students with homecoming weekend and he spoke with She speaks as tears spill from her try harder—he’s heard it all before.” a hands-on experiential education by doing some of SGA about PLC,” she said. “Dur- alarmingly bright blue eyes, an incred- Jane hopes to spend a year at Changing business and not just studying it theoreti- ing that time, we, as an SGA, were praying ible contrast to the leathery skin worn Lives Now, focusing on the faith and heal- cally, which essentially helps to create more about a ministry to choose. After talking down from years of almost every drug on ing she’s discovered through prison minis- ownership of the educational process.” to Cody and his fi ancée for an hour or so, the market. This means that Jane will go tries. Her spiritual rhetoric is profoundly More than just the business experience, it was obvious that this was God-ordained another few months without seeing her frank discussion of how Satan—“the de- IBC provides the opportunity for students to and something we should pursue.” eight-year-old daughter, her fi fteen-year- ye-vuhl”—is working hard to keep her get involved in the community; as Fawcett DuPree is responsible for forming a old son and the ailing grandmother he from a clean heart and urine sample. said: “We want to provide students with an ministry committee of students commit- cares for “like such a good little man.” This new faith has given her a mission opportunity to be salt and light in the com- ted to making this partnership a viable This also means she’ll have to wait within the long days of inspections, chores munity.” A minimum of 10 hours of commu- reality. before taking legal action to divorce her and the occasional visit from chaplaincy nity service is required for each student. DuPree said, “students will be asked husband, an addict, in and out of jail volunteers. Jane has taken it upon herself “I have loved working for Coloring Con- to help us raise the funds to give fi ve kids for the last ten years. She believes he’s to minister where she can: hand-making nections,” said Hatch. “This has been an heart surgeries. At $7,000 a surgery, we around New Jersey in the loosest sense crafts with the few envelopes they’re giv- invaluable experience in my academic and are looking to raise $35,000 for PLC. of the preposition. She shrugs her weary en each week, braiding hair for the young- business career, and while has been a huge There will also be interactive activities shoulders, trying to remain expressive est inmates and collecting materials for the time commitment this semester, it has defi - where students will be able to empathize through the glass separating us. Bible study on John. nitely been worth it.” with these kids and reminded to pray for Jane has been through more than she Jane grits her teeth and plaits her hair them.” can describe with her ninth grade vocab- in preparation for all the new friends she’ll Fisher’s hope is that CU would hear ulary. She wipes the dirtiest blond hair meet in Marysville. Perhaps, this time, she Don’t forget stories like Ahraf’s and be moved to the off her forehead and slips into a southern can trade a spare New Testament for some action he sees as so powerful in our gen- drawl, detailing her family’s disappoint- shampoo. Perhaps this will be the last time to call your mom erational context. For more information ment. She wants nothing more than to be she sends a disappointing letter to her son this week. and for purchase or donation opportuni- accepted, welcomed back home. with a P.S. for prayers against carnal cell- ties, visit http://preemptivelove.org. Family trees aren’t pretty in Jane’s so- mates.

From SIFE Page 4 ing some concrete fl oors and putting a roof and put their money to good use. My passion “I have enjoyed learning about microfi - 15,000 loan clients in the Dominican Re- on a house. is to serve with the love of Christ, with my nance in various classes and outside reading, public are women. “Microfi nance allows me to use my whole being.” but have never gotten the opportunity to see The SIFE team hopes to visit loan clients business skills and my desire to help the op- Johnson got excited about microfi nance it fi rsthand,” Graves said. and assist them with tasks like bookkeeping, pressed,” said Naomi Washatka, SIFE direc- when he read about Muhammad Yunus, who “So I’m excited to be able to do that and marketing, manual labor and coming up with tor of external relations. won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for pio- to use my business skills to assist and teach product ideas, said Graves. In addition, the “Microfi nance is a simple, yet signifi cant, neering the microfi nance strategy. He said the microfi nance clients.” team may be able to teach classes in basic way to help build the economy and lifestyle the trip gives the team “an opportunity to use More information on microfi nance is fi nancial principles through local churches. of the business owners… It will be exciting what we’re learning in school…and actually available at www.kiva.org, www.hopeinter- Johnson said the team will also help with lay- to work alongside the receivers of the loans help people with it.” national.org and www.opportunity.org. 6 November 13, 2008 cedars.cedarville.edu How do you End it 58% Keep it 10% feel about 420 student affirmative Indifferent 2% responses 30% Viewpoints action? Varies with situation Affi rmative Action is Racial Discrimination Discrimination is Not Dead Alex Durbin show the benefi ciaries of affi rmative action Michael Shirzadian parities on a statistical level. -Staff Writer- are often middle- to upper-class minorities. -News Editor- Here are the facts. Many are calling the election of 2008 a Jerry Cook, a statistician whose son was Among some, there exists a danger- One. As early as 2003, blacks represent- watershed moment in American history. By denied entrance to Medical school because ous contention—and an oppressive logi- ed 12.7 percent of the U.S. population, but electing a black president, so goes the rea- of his race, has documented this trend at cal fallacy—that electing a black man 42.5 percent of prisoners on death row. soning, we’ve fi nally shut the door on an several schools in the California university to our highest governmental offi ce indi- Two. In 2000, 4.2 percent of attorneys ugly past of bigotry and discrimination. system. cates the death of racism in these United were black, 3.4 percent were Hispanic, and Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches have In gaining admission to academic insti- American States. 2.2 percent were Asian. The remaining ma- deservedly gotten more mileage during this tutions, black and Latino students receive an There are those who argue that we— jority—88.8 percent—was white. election cycle than any in recent memory. unfair advantage over their white or Asian 21st century Americans—have lived to Three. According to Human Rights Pundits say that Dr. King’s famous counterparts. see Dr. King’s dream realized, a dream Watch, there are fi ve times more white dream – a dream where his children would In the same studies conducted by Cook, that white and black children would be drug offenders than black drug offenders be judged by the content of their character the data revealed that less qualifi ed students judged not by the color or their skin, but in the United States, but blacks constitute rather than the color of their skin – has fi - with lower GPAs and lower MCAT (Medi- the content of their character. 62.7 percent of all drug offenders sent to nally been realized. cal College Admission Test) scores are be- Pointing to 365 electoral votes, state prison. Further, black men are sent to If skin color is no longer being judged, ing admitted into medical schools over more these pundits then argue that Americans prison on drug charges at 13.4 times the why does a state like Colorado refuse to rate of white men. In large pass an amendment banning affi rmative part because of the extraor- action among state entities? The answer dinary racial disparities in is unclear. incarceration for drug of- Some postulate that President-elect fenses, blacks are incarcer- Obama’s presence on the ballot miti- ated for all offenses at 8.2 gated support for the measure. Others times the rate of whites. believe Colorado voters were experi- Four. The death penalty encing ballot fatigue. Whatever it was, is more likely to be sought citizens of Colorado deemed it neces- and imposed in the U.S. for sary to keep affi rmative action on the killing a white person than books. a person of a different race: The state of Nebraska, on the oth- 82 percent of capital cases er hand, voted on a similarly worded involve a white victim, al- amendment and it passed with wide though nationwide only 50 margins. percent of homicide vic- The fi rst state to ban affi rmative ac- tims are white. tion by government entities was Califor- Five. One in every 20 nia in 1996. Opponents mounted chal- black men over age 18 in lenges to this ban, stating that it violated the United States is in state the Fourteenth Amendment. or federal prison, compared Ultimately a decision by the U.S. to one in 180 white men. Ninth District Court of Appeals upheld These statistics portend the ban. a corporate sin very much In so doing, the court stated, “After all, qualifi ed white and Asian students. Of all should reject affi rmative action. alive, a corporate sin inherent in a status the goal of the Fourteenth Amendment, places, a medical school should be a meri- I am proud to join nearly every quo necessarily riddled with depravity, de- to which the nation continues to aspire, is tocracy. American in recognizing that President- pravity against which Christians are called a political system in which race no longer Affi rmative action by means of point- elect Barack Obama’s Nov. 4 victory in- to rebel. matters.” This ruling was a victory for op- based or quota systems may have once had a dicates a departure from a racism that, If, as Mr. Durbin says, “Affi rmative ac- ponents of affi rmative action, and the states place in society. for nearly two centuries, divided a na- tion by means of point-based or quota sys- of Washington, Michigan and most recently That time has passed. If this nation is tion. tems may have once had a place in soci- Nebraska have passed similar measures. serious about leveling the playing fi eld for I am proud that nearly every Ameri- ety,” it is disheartening indeed to imagine Affi rmative action is designed to “level minorities, something must be done about can rejects racism on the individual, that, given the aforesaid portrait of our cur- the playing fi eld” for minorities for admis- inner-city education systems. These students micropolitical level. I am not so naive, rent sociopolitical environment, America sion into academic institutions and for some face unfathomable adversity. however, to view Obama’s victory as can now reject these systems because one employment opportunities. Probability tells them that they have a the unequivocal death-blow to corporate black man garnered 365 electoral votes. Efforts to increase diversity in these are- fi fty-fi fty chance of even graduating high racism, and am therefore unwilling to Mr. Durbin’s approach overlooks the nas can be achieved by either targeted re- school. How does a point-based affi rmative reject affi rmative action. reality of racism as an inherent, deeply en- cruiting efforts or point-based systems. Few action system benefi t them if few even apply The position offered by most affi r- trenched social construct subtly oppressing feel that targeted recruiting is an unfair prac- for college? mative action critics stems from a mis- minority Americans. He and other affi rma- tice. Point-based systems, on the other hand, “Change,” that buzzword of this past understanding as to why affi rmative ac- tive action critics confl ate equality and jus- are inherently discriminatory, regardless of election, really is needed. Inner-city schools tion exists. tice; they overlooks Christ’s message that the people group their designed to benefi t. need better funding. New textbooks, better Contrary to Mr. Durbin’s basic as- justice must be tempered with mercy, com- When Dr. King spoke of his children be- technology and adequate facilities are good sumption, affi rmative action does not passion and love. ing judged by the content of their character, places to start, but throwing money at the exist to undermine racism on the mic- Mr. Durbin and I agree that inner-city he meant it. One’s character and achieve- problem won’t solve it. ropolitical level, but to undermine a rac- schools need more funding. We agree that ment should be the deciding factors when it Cultural change is necessary too. Inner- ism so deeply entrenched in the power increased access to better education will comes to applying for college or for a job. city families and students should be encour- structures of the status quo that even the work to undermine oppressive racial bar- Affi rmative action is most visible on the aged to focus on education if they want a most perceptive cultural critics fail to riers. campuses of state universities and profes- real shot at a better life. realize it. But given the persisting sociopolitical sional schools. Several anti-affi rmative ac- It might be a tired cliché, but a handout And because this racism is so deeply problems of corporate racism in America, tion efforts owe their beginnings to cases pales in comparison to a hand-up. Minori- entrenched that—often times—we can- any contention that these United States brought against public universities that em- ties need and would benefi t more from the not see it, we must examine racial dis- should reject affi rmative action ignores the ploy a point-based system of affi rmative ac- latter. essence of Christ’s call to reject the op- tion. pressive, sin-perverted status quo. An interesting peculiarity about affi rma- Comments and opinions expressed in the Viewpoints Colorado was right. tive action in academia is that many studies section do not necessarily represent the views of CEDARS or Cedarville University. Viewpoints cedars.cedarville.edu November 13, 2008 7 On Being Pro-Life in a Pro-Choice World Dr. Dennis Sullivan tarianism does not always protect the rights of mi- consider the United Kingdom, where Baroness – all this because his 13-year-old son has Down -Director of Center for Bioethics- norities. Sometimes affi rming the choices of the Mary Warnock has a reputation as Britain’s best- syndrome, which the government claims would be Election Day has come and gone, and the elec- majority is simply morally wrong (recall the 1857 known moral philosopher. A secular humanist and a drain on taxpayers for his education and medical torate has made its choice. Sen. Barack Obama will Dred Scott Decision by the U.S. Supreme Court). utilitarian thinker, Lady Warnock does not believe care. Citizens in the region are devastated by the become the 44th president of the United States on possible loss of their only internal medicine special- Jan. 9, 2009. ist. Pro-life Republicans, Democrats and Indepen- I do not mean to imply that such extremes will dents have real concerns about this choice. It ap- necessarily occur in this country, but we may see pears that life issues have taken a back seat during more subtle denigrations of human dignity. We this campaign season, eclipsed by worries about should resist such a trend, especially when the foreign affairs, specifi cally the interminable wars in mood of the country seems to favor ethical prag- Iraq and Afghanistan. Most recently, our economic matism. crisis has claimed center stage and helped to bolster Today more than ever we need honest, respect- the Obama win with its promise of change. ful dialogue. This seems so hard to achieve during Nevertheless, the debate over the value of hu- a political campaign, which sometimes just seems man life will not go away. In its simplest form, the to be about taking sides. Now that the election is discussion represents the clash of two deep-seated over, we need to get down to the hard task of true ethical traditions. conversation among equal moral agents. On the one hand is the absolutist idea that all We should avoid pejorative language that di- human life is sacred. On this view, abortion is mor- vides (“religious fundamentalist” and “godless lib- ally wrong because it destroys human beings made eral” come to mind), and seek to fi nd true common in God’s image. ground. On the other hand is an ethical pragmatism For example, both sides of the debate would that focuses more on the results. The context here agree that abortion is unfortunate and diffi cult, and STERLING MEYERS is poverty, opportunity for the disadvantaged and Many pro-lifers worry the White House has turned against the sanctity of life. would like to see it become rarer. individual choice for the majority as components Furthermore, 30 percent of all abortions are co- of human fl ourishing. Stated in ethical terms, the In the pragmatic balancing act between com- that human beings in the womb are valuable or pro- erced in some way, a statistic that everyone should choice is between a divine-command theory based peting rights, the pro-choice side has not always tectable. fi nd troubling. And certainly legislation that im- on Scripture and utilitarianism based on outcomes. been persuasive in articulating why the privacy of a She has now turned her sights on the elderly, proves access to health care and health education In reality, however, things are not that simple. woman should trump the right to life of an unborn especially those suffering from dementia. Such pa- should be a common priority. If the sanctity of life is truly important, then value is child. tients, she claims, are a drain on the National Health So may God bless, protect and guide President- attached to both the unborn baby and the pregnant In today’s climate of a global economic reces- Service, and should therefore consider ending their Elect Obama. Heaven knows that he will inherit a woman, a fact that pro-life advocates have not al- sion, a rise in unemployment and a drain on our lives by suicide. host of diffi cult conundrums that do not admit of ways recognized. resources from unpopular foreign engagements, it Even more outrageous is the story from Austra- easy answers. The scathing comment of former Surgeon Gen- seems that the pragmatic bottom line is uppermost lia, where Dr. Bernhard Moeller, a German physi- Along the way, those of us concerned about the eral Jocelyn Elders about the conservative “love in the minds of most Americans. In all of this, the cian, has provided medical care for the rural com- issues of life should be faithful to remind him and affair with the fetus” is painful, though certainly loser may be our tradition of a non-negotiable re- munity of Horsham for the past two years. the newly constituted Congress of two things: the true. spect for human life and dignity. According to the Associated Press, his applica- dangers of unfettered ethical pragmatism, and the Nevertheless, another painful truth is that utili- As an example of where this might lead us, tion for a permanent immigration visa was denied inherent value of all human life. What we should Refl ections on a celebrate Historic Election Dr. Carl Ruby The landscape in America is changing, On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama participation and fairness. We note the -Vice President of Student Life- even among Bible-believing Evangelicals. was elected as the forty-fourth President significance of the integration of base- Last week, as a nation, we experienced a We cannot escape the fact that there are huge of the United States—a profound event ball, our national pastime, in 1947, when racial milestone that would have been unthink- moral implications for issues like abortion. In with multi-faceted significance. While Jackie Robinson played for the Brooklyn able just 40 years ago. In that regard, we lived fact, many of the same values that caused some the time will come very soon to have Dodgers. We note the passage of the Vot- up the ideal expressed in the Declaration of Christians to oppose slavery or the holocaust policy debates and vigorous discussions ing Rights Act of 1965. We rightly rec- Independence: we truly are a nation of equals should cause us to also take brave stands on on a variety of key issues, it is important ognize the significance of these events in with rights endowed to us by our Creator. other issues of human life or dignity. for Christians, regardless of their party our collective struggle to be one nation In spite of political differences that many As I listen to today’s college students I do affiliation, to stop and celebrate the elec- with liberty and justice for all. Christians have with not hear evidence that they are tion of an African-American to the na- This is one of those significant mo- Barack Obama, and abdicating their responsibility tion’s highest office. ments for Christians to recognize that for there are some very “I am encouraged to defend human life, but I do It should go without saying that the grand-parents and parents of our univer- important ones, I by what I see in hear them wrestling with the shared experience of African-Americans sity’s minority students, and for a major am proud to be part students here at moral implications of a host of in our collective national narrative is one portion of American citizens, this is a of a nation, and part other important political issues of domination, oppression, and exploita- day that could hardly be imagined. This of a generation, that Cedarville. They such as how we care for God’s tion. In the last century or so, this has is a day of hope for those who have en- took a big step to- are thinking care- creation, how we respond to progressed to one of reluctant tolerance, dured the dark and oppressive side of our ward living out the fully about what the needs of the poor and how or perhaps grudging acceptance. national experience, a day that affirms value of equality it means to be salt we as a rich nation reach out The election of Barack Obama to the the widest conceivable reach of possibil- among God’s chil- to those around the world who Presidency is an emphatic statement that ity and promise. dren. and light in our have less. These are issues that we are witnessing a decisive turn in that This is a day of welcome and affir- It has also been society.” are close to the heart of Christ narrative. We doubt that it is the end of mation for many of our brothers and sis- an interesting week and central to living out the the story, but for many it very well may ters, and that is a cause for Christians to to serve as Vice Gospel. be the close of a painful and crushing celebrate. President for Student Life at Cedarville Uni- I am encouraged by what I see in students chapter. versity. Emotions have been running high and here at Cedarville. They are thinking careful- Whatever the case, for a massive seg- I have witnessed the best and worst of human ly about what it means to be salt and light in ment in our shared life as a nation, a dis- Submitted and supported by the follow- behavior. I am discouraged by some com- our society. They are correcting some of the tinct people for whom a sense of belong- ing faculty members: ments, made by Christians that seem to endorse mistakes that my generation made, and in the ing and acceptance has been so cruelly Dr. Jeff Cook disrespect or even violence toward Barack process they will probably make a few of their elusive, this is a resounding affirmation. Dr. Tim Gombis Obama. own. This is a clear statement that there truly Professor Shawn Graves No community that claims to be centered Perhaps what encouraged me the most this is no “they” and “us,” but only an “us.” Professor Aaron James on Christ should encourage or, in some cases, week was one student’s comment that, “now American Christians have celebrat- Professor Ryan Peterson even allow such speech. Comments of that na- that the election is over it’s time for us to be ed other significant instances of social Professor John White ture seem so out of step with Paul’s instructions the church.” That spirit in this generation of justice, those signal moments when our to submit to our leaders and uphold them in our students gives me great hope. nation has lived up to its vision of full prayers. 8 November 13, 2008 cedars.cedarville.edu Viewpoints A Day Beneath the Burqa Sarah Jones -Staff Writer- forbid women from speaking to men outside I recognized. By the simple act of pulling a their families), I decided this would be im- burqa over my head, I had lost my voice and To most Westerners, the burqa is a sym- practical. forsaken my face. bol of Islamic fanaticism. For the women of Wearing the burqa was impractical I became a ghost of a woman, the merest Afghanistan, the burqa is simply a fact of enough. The mesh screen severely hampered outline of a human being. For the fi rst time, life. Traditionally worn by women of the my vision, and I was forced to keep my eyes I fi nally understood why so many Afghan Pashtun tribe, the burqa completely covers on the ground to keep from stumbling. The women tolerated the burqa. How could you the wearer and leaves only a small mesh cloth was not heavy, but it pressed against miss being an individual if no one had ever screen over the upper face. my nose and mouth and I quickly realized treated you like one? Burqas became required clothing for Af- that it would be quite easy to suffocate in a At the end of the day I came to the con- ghan women after the Taliban took control burqa. clusion that the Taliban are half right: The of Afghanistan in 1996. I fully expected some proud campus pa- burqa is protection. It protects men from The burqa has not been mandatory since triot to stop me and ask why I was dressed treating women like people. the Taliban were offi cially overthrown, but like a terrorist. That didn’t happen. Instead, And the West is not immune from this remnants of the Taliban still enforce it on students restricted themselves to stares and one-sided protection. As I refl ect on my day the women of their provinces. Islam does giggles. behind the burqa, I wonder if Westerners not mandate the burqa, but the Taliban use One male student took staring to a new practiced their own version of fanatical mi- Islam to justify their cultural tradition. level when he stopped directly in front of sogyny. The Taliban claims that the burqa pro- me and examined me with his mouth hang- I think that we do. Americans may not tects women from immoral behavior by pre- ing open. He walked away, but apparently drape our women in cloth tents, but our so- CRYSTAL FLIPPIN serving modesty. I decided to test this claim was so shocked by the sight of me that he ciety encourages women to conform to its Sarah Jones lost her voice for myself, and ordered a burqa from an on- returned. He then sidled up to me and asked, own peculiar standards. Models with perfect the day she wore her burqa. line Islamic clothing store. “So, why are you wearing a bedsheet over makeup, expensive clothing and plastic bod- I planned my experiment carefully: I your head?” ies are held up as examples of femininity. responsibility to free ourselves from our own would wear the burqa for an entire day of I could have been offended, but I was Women disguise themselves in order to self-imposed disguises. chapel and classes. I would keep the screen only irritated. I explained that it was not a conform to this ideal, and in doing so we vol- My day in a burqa taught me to resist over my face unless I was spoken to or un- bed sheet and counted myself lucky that the untarily don a kind of American burqa. burqas as a symbol of oppression whenever less I simply needed some fresh air. day had not been stranger. I think we have two challenges. We have I see them, and I hope that my experiment Although I had originally planned to And it had been strange. That morning, a responsibility to free the women of Af- encourages everyone to do the same. refrain from speaking to men (the Taliban I had stared into the mirror and saw nothing ghanistan from their burqas. We also have a

“Achieving” Diversity Letter to the Through Statistics Editor Becky Crabtree In his famous “I Have a Dream” ered in the SSC event rooms to celebrate this, they’re doing this because they want speech, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said “I -Staff Writer- the election of the fi rst African-American to and because it’s the right thing to do,” have a dream that my four little children “Cedarville is like a band made up of president. While much of the campus did not she said. will one day live in a nation where they 93 drummers and only seven other instru- support candidate Obama, many were able Mena recalls an example of her friend will not be judged by the color of their ments,” said Dr. Cook in a recent diversi- to put aside political differences to celebrate who went into a gas station near Central skin but by the content of their charac- ty-themed chapel, making a musical anal- the monumental achievement that has been a State University and felt uncomfortable ter.” Let us apply this to President-elect ogy to the racial makeup of being the only Cau- Barack Obama. Cedarville. By sheer force casian in the building Obama received the strong support of of numbers, the drummers – for two minutes. NARAL, indicating that he is a strongly Caucasian students – drown That is how most pro-abortion candidate. For example, out the rest of the musicians minority students feel Obama is a cosponsor of the “Freedom – ethnic minorities. every day. “Put your- of Choice Act,” which will supersede While this imbalance self in uncomfortable any previous federal or state laws and is clearly going to affect situations because provide unrestricted access to abortion the quality of music, what you will learn from until the point of “viability,” determined exactly are the drummers it.” by the individual doctor. supposed to do? That is a Cedarville is This includes overturning waiting question many Cedarville seeking diversity, al- periods, parental notifi cation laws, and students are asking. beit rather awkward- the partial-birth abortion ban. This level Cedarville is making it ly, but it is not only of support for abortion should raise red clear that they want diver- the administration, fl ags for anyone thinking biblically about sity within the school. How- but also the student a candidate’s character. ever, sending messages with body that is seeking As we are exhorted to celebrate the ethnic statistics to the stu- diversity. historic election of an African-American dents is not necessarily the While the student president, and the implications about best way to implement this. body has no direct race relations, I grieve. I grieve because, Teaching the student body infl uence in deciding while I believe that God sovereignly to appreciate diversity is im- who comes to Ce- raises national leaders, I also believe that portant, but if the school wants a diverse long time coming. darville, they do control the spirit of the God often raises those who do not honor campus, their messages would be better Unfortunately, the election results are school and an appreciation of diversity Him. geared toward the admissions offi ce. also bringing many hidden prejudices to the cannot be achieved unless the students I believe that God’s sovereignty does One student worried that perhaps she forefront. “This has shown me lot about my work toward it. not negate the responsibility American was accepted only because of her ethnicity own prejudices, a lot that I’m not proud of,” Instead of trying to meet “racial quo- voters bear for electing a man who disre- and went on to wonder if it is really fair to said one senior social work major. tas,” we should strive to be the diverse yet gards innocent human life. And because the minority students who come here just Kena Mena, a student of Hispanic heri- unifi ed family of Christ each day as a stu- I, too, long for the day when we will to fi nd out that they are a part of a diversity tage, says that the climate has changed tre- dent body. As Kena Mena urgently said, judge a person “not by the color of their movement. mendously in her years at Cedarville. skin, but by the content of their charac- The school is not establishing a quota “As a freshman it was easier because ter,” I fi nd nothing to celebrate in the re- “Democracy is a letter to the editor.” E.B. White system or endorsing affi rmative action or people almost didn’t notice you,” she said, sults of this election. any sort of drastic action, but it is deter- referring to being a minority. And we welcome letters to the editor. Please limit Sincerely, your letters to 200 words or less and included your mined, with good cause, to make this cam- “Now it is something that’s more in your full name and relationship to Cedarville University. Jennifer Secor pus more diverse. face and people pay more attention.” She All letters are subject to editing. Send letters to Assistant Professor of Mathematics Racism does not fl ourish at Cedarville. calls the situation awkward, but in a good [email protected]. The night after the election, students gath- way. “Cedarville doesn’t have to be doing cedars.cedarville.edu November 13, 2008 9

73: Age of Ken Mink, who recently made the basketball team at Roane State (Tenn.) Ju- nior College. There’s hope for all of us. Sports Building Toward

Ricardo Alliman- The junior forward/center helped carry Cedarville University’s (CU) basketball team to a win in their fi rst game, putting up career highs of 24 points Success and 14 rebounds. Adam Clouse CU and making use of increased post touches, Lacie Condon- The junior defender for the wom- -Staff Writer- allowing the team to make better use of inte- en’s soccer team was recently named to the All-AMC rior size. Team. Condon started 16 games for the Lady Jackets, Every Wednesday morning at 6:30, the Daniel Rose, 6 feet 10 inches tall, Ricardo aiding a defense that allowed 1.13 goals per game. Cedarville University (CU) varsity men’s bas- Alliman, 6 feet 7 inches tall, and Chris Walk- ketball team, the Yellow Jackets, can be found er, 6 feet 6 inches tall, the talented Jamaican Kirk Martin- The eighth year head coach of the in the Stranahan Gymnasium in the Callan trio, offer size and strength rarely seen at the Lady Jacket’s basketball team looks to continue his Athletics Center running sprints, shooting NAIA level. success at CU this year. Coach Martin has guided his free throws and lifting weights. Rounding out the starting fi ve are Grant teams to successful postseason trips throughout his Such a practice simply serves as one ex- Walker, a four-year starter at the point guard tenure, including the NCCAA National Champion- ample of a handful of changes being imple- position, and Chris Beals, the team’s leading ship last year. mented under fi rst-year head coach Pat Es- returning scorer at over 12 points per game. tepp. The Jackets return over 75 percent of their Justin Herbert- The senior cross country runner Estepp, formerly a CU assistant coach for scoring and 80 percent of their rebounding helped lead the Yellow Jackets to a second place fi nish seven seasons, hopes the early morning ses- from a season ago. in the American Mideast Conference meet by fi nish- JONATHON MOULTROUP sions will instill the character and work ethic Talent, as in the past, will not be wanting. ing 11th. The fi nish qualifi ed the team for NAIA Na- needed to win and be successful later in the However, if the Jackets hope to accomplish tionals, where they look to live up to their 14th place season. the lofty preseason goals that have been set, ranking in the nation. He said of his team, “We want to be in the the team will have to remember to focus on best shape of our lives when it matters most one game at a time and always play within the Nicole Santos- The senior cross country runner — in February and March.” team concept. becomes the fi rst athlete ever recognized twice in this With that philosophy in mind, the Jack- That way, during the fi nal minutes of the section after a dominating performance at the Ameri- ets have set the bar high in terms of goals for toughest games of the year, when the confer- can Mideast Conference meet. Santos fi nished fi rst the upcoming season. Currently ranked #7 in ence or national championship is on the line, overall in conference, which continues her impressive NAIA DII, the team is expected to contend for they may remember to dig deep and recall season. Her sixth place fi nish at the All-Ohio meet both the conference and national champion- what got them to that point — those early was her lowest of the year. ships. morning practices. With a mix of veteran leadership and Coming off of an NCCAA championship, Tim Green- The sophomore defender for the Jack- young talent, the team hopes to capitalize on the CU varsity women’s basketball team, the et’s soccer team was named to the All-AMC Team for a deep bench and tough regular season sched- Lady Jackets, have many wondering if they the second year in a row. Green started all 18 matches ule to catapult themselves to where they want are capable of taking the next step and mak- and had one assist, helping guide a defense that had to be at the end of the year. ing a deep run into the NAIA national tourna- seven shutouts this season. With the loss of All-American guard Ryan ment. Short, the Jackets will look for more parity With the days of All-Americans Brittany JONATHON MOULTROUP Erin Landers- The junior midfi elder for the Lady and anticipate exploiting a more team-orient- Smart and Karah Walton now fi rmly in the Jackets was named to the All-AMC Team after starting all 19 games this year for a team ed approach. Estepp expects to utilize a more past, the Lady Jackets fi nd themselves rely- that shut out seven opponents this year. balanced offensive attack, eliminating the sur- See Basketball page 11 plus of three-pointers that have characterized Soccer gears up for postseason

Katie Laustsen be the natural outcome.” Coach Ben Belle- -Staff Writer- man hopes the team can make it to nationals so the young team can “understand national play” and be better prepared for the years to After disappointing AMC defeats, both come. the men’s and women’s Cedarville University The team’s 6-3 record during the second (CU) soccer teams shifted their focus from half of the season gives the players confi - NAIA National Championships to NCCAA dence going into playoffs. play. “We moved a lot of people around and When the Yellow Jackets lost the fi nal two started scoring goals,” Cunningham said. games of the regular season, they also lost The women played their fi rst postseason the chance to qualify for the AMC playoffs. game on Nov. 8 against Mount Vernon Naz- Though the team won seven out of its last 10 arene as part of the AMC playoffs. The Lady JONATHAN MOULTROUP games, it could not make up for the slow start Jackets beat Mount Vernon 2-0 earlier in the Junior Ryan Chaney controls the pace against Walsh University. to the season. season; but since the early game, Mount Ver- Even though the Jackets are no longer in non won nine out of their last eleven regular said. “We thought we could do it.” diffi cult to “go into a game without a key per- the running for the AMC playoffs, they still season games. Though this gamed knocked the Lady son scoring,” but thinks the rest of the team vie for the NCCAA national title. The fi rst The Lady Jackets lost the AMC playoff Jackets out of the AMC, they play Nov. 14 will be able to fi ll the gap and play well for the round of playoffs begins for the Jackets either game 5-0, with Mount Vernon scoring the for a chance to attend NCCAA Nationals in rest of the postseason. Nov. 19 or 22. fi rst goal in a PK. The score remained 1-0 December. Senior forward Katie Koch said the team In the upcoming regional NCCAA play- for the rest of the fi rst half. The biggest challenge the Lady Jackets must, “do our best with what we have now.” offs four Midwest teams will play, with the “It was a very winnable game at half- continue to face is losing their leading scorer, With both teams on their way to playing in fi rst place team earning a chance to play at the time,” said sophomore midfi elder Jamie Kelly Wise, to a chronic knee injury. Voted to the NCCAA playoffs, the players and coaches National Championships in December. Widman. the All-AMC Second Team, Wise remains the must focus all their efforts on the postseason Senior Jacket captain Jason Cunningham After gaining more momentum, Mount team’s leading scorer, despite missing the past and making it to nationals. said that if the team keeps improving over the Vernon scored four additional goals in the fi ve games. As McGillivary said, “we’ve got to do next few weeks of practice, “Nationals will second half. “It was a surprise,” Widman Coach John McGillivray said it would be it.” 10 November 13, 2008 cedars.cedarville.edu Sports Cleveland’s Corner

Chris “Cleveland” Harmon they love playing the game. - Staff Writer- If you want proof, the stats speak for Grant Goodman themselves: less than three percent of college -Staff Writer- athletes turn pro and 79 percent of student ath- IMPRESSED- Cleveland Browns fans by quarterback Brady Quinn’s fi rst start The cheers of letes graduate from college within six years. on Nov. 6. The second year quarterback from Notre Dame was 23-35 for 239 110,000 raging You might laugh at this Clevelandesque yards and two touchdowns. fans in a place stay-at-school, but many times players red- called Happy shirt their fi rst year or join a year late and BANNED- Swedish wrestler Ara Abrahamian, for two years by wrestling’s Valley; 22,000 delay their graduation to play on the college governing body for his “scandalous behavior” at the Beijing Olympics. Abraha- fans cheering on level. The players are playing because they mian dropped his bronze medal in protest and accused judges of corruption. the blue-collar love the game and enjoy the competition that Pistons in Auburn the collegiate level brings. TRADED- Nuggets guard Allen Iverson, who is 20th on the NBA’s all time scoring list, to the Detroit Pistons for Chauncey Billups, Antonio McDyess and Hills; 68,000 peo- In pro sports the mindset is how much Cheikh Samb. ple with feathers money you are going to make. First round on their heads booing and throwing snow- picks in the NFL draft typically hold out and REPEATED- Dodgers pitcher Greg Maddux, for the fi fth straight year in balls at Santa Clause; a place called Chapel do not end up coming to camp until later be- winning the Rawlings Gold Glove award. Maddux has won a record 18 Gold Hill where no Blue Devil dares tread. cause of money issues. Players are all about Gloves in his career. Whether it is football or basketball, peo- their contracts. ple have long argued which is better: college If these players made a more concentrated RELEASED- Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall, only eight games into the or pro sports? While I understand the draw of effort to play with the passion that brought seven-year, $72 million contract he signed in the offseason. Hall was promptly going to a professional sports game, I have to them to the game in the fi rst place there would signed by the Washington Redskins. say that collegiate sports are far superior to not be contract disputes; we would have ath- SIGNED- Quarterback Daunte Culpepper by the Detroit Lions. The new job pro sports. letes playing because they love to and the ends his brief retirement from football. He was pulled during his fi rst start for First, let us look at environment. Yes the games would be more fulfi lling for fans. the team on Nov. 9. “sea of red” in Arrowhead Stadium is amaz- Finally, I think the collegiate sport world ing but have you heard of a place called Hap- is better than the pro sport world because SUSPENDED- Ohio State receiver and punt returner Ray Small, for allegedly py Valley? As I mentioned before, over 110, there are more teams for fans to choose from. missing class. Small’s father is accusing the Buckeyes of “intentionally blowing 000 fans pour into Penn State’s stadium on a In the NFL there are 32 teams; 30 teams in his whole career.” weekly basis to urge their team to victory. the NBA. The environment is more intense at a col- There are fi ve major conferences on the SHELVED- New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, second on the NHL’s lege game because any team can come in on collegiate level with at least 10 teams in each all-time win list for a goalie, for at least three months after he tore the distal any given day and pull an upset. of them and other signifi cant conferences biceps in his left elbow. Just ask Michigan about their game with 10 or more teams. That is at least 100 SURVIVED- The University of Utah, the eighth-ranked team in the country, against Appalachian State last year. Talk to teams in the big conferences for both football after an upset bid by #12 Texas Christian University (TCU) Nov. 6. Utah took Texas about their game with Texas Tech this and basketball. the lead for good with 47 seconds left in the game when quarterback Brian season. Fans have their allegiances to teams that Johnson threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to receiver Freddie Brown. There is a crisp excitement to the game you may have never heard of before. knowing the tide can change at any time. With Also, as fans graduate from their schools, DOMINATING- Sprint Cup points leader Jimmie Johnson after winning at pro sports, the favored team wins the majority they have pride that connects them to their Phoenix on Nov. 9. With one race remaining Johnson has a nearly insurmount- of the time and upsets are rare. school. The pro sports do not have this con- able 141 point lead in the point standings. Next, let us look at the love of the game. nection and will never have that connection. In a sporting world in which many players As much as I respect pro sports, I have to LEADING- The way, for the rest of the NHL, the San Jose Sharks. At 13-3-0, the Sharks are in fi rst place in the Western Comference. Their record includes leave as early as possible to get to the pro say that overall collegiate sports are more ful- wins over Pittsburgh and Detroit, last season’s Stanley Cup fi nalists. level, there are still many who stay because fi lling than pro sports. A Day in the Life:

Elisabeth Feucht - Staff Writer- Cross Country cult, and sometimes doesn’t even hap- The Lady Jackets have dominated pen; for those runners, practicing will every meet they’ve participated in this be done in the evenings, usually while year, including the American Mideast everyone else is finished eating dinner. Conference meet Nov. 11. The women 6:30-7 a.m.- For those who aren’t at- ran away with the race, placing four tending clinicals or having to leave ex- runners in the top seven. tra early for teaching or an internship, But in order to be so successful, now it’s time to get up and get ready for several things go into it – hard work, a day of classes and chapel. lots of time and for these ladies, a con- 8:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.- Class, chapel, tinual focus on Christ. lunch and more classes. If there’s time, This year’s cross country team is some brief homework or even a little JONATHON MOULTROUP made up mostly of nursing and edu- nap to prepare for the afternoon’s work- The Lady Jackets work hard to prepare for their long season cation majors, as well as a vocal per- out. formance major and social work ma- 3-6:30 p.m.- Practice. Getting ready, 7:15 - 11 p.m.- Head back to the order to get enough sleep to stay on top jor. Each of these ladies has loads of driving in to campus for those who dorm or home, take a shower and get of classes, running, work and relation- schoolwork, but also has clinicals, les- commute, and then meeting the team started on that homework. (That is, of ships. son plans, concerts to perform in, and for a brief meeting. A few miles of a course, if there aren’t other things go- The amazing thing about the Lady internships to focus on. warm up will precede a sometimes long ing on that night.) Maybe hit the ENS Jackets cross country team this year is After asking a few of the runners workout, and then will be followed by to practice those “nursing skills,” or that although their schedules are full what a typical day looks like for them, cooling down, lifting weights, stretch- the DMC to practice for an upcoming and extremely time consuming, you I compiled their responses to grasp a ing and icing the legs. concert, or just run a load or two of won’t find any of them complaining better idea of what a day in the life of a 6:30-7:15 p.m.- Dinner! Head on laundry. Steal an hour or two (maybe about what they have to do, and I doubt female cross country runner looks like. over to Chuck’s and relax with some three if your night’s not too full) to you’ll find a more disciplined group. 5:30 a.m.- Time to rise and shine for teammates or head home and grab a spend with your boyfriend, since you’ll Each of these runners strives to some of the nursing majors, as clinicals quick bite. On some nights, dinner is most likely have a meet this weekend make Christ the center of her life and begin early. For these ladies, making it rushed to make way for Bible study, that will take you out of the ‘Ville. Try- races, making sure that she follows her back to practice by 3:30 p.m. is diffi- ministry, study tables or meetings. ing to get to bed early is crucial, too, in team motto and “Run[s] for Him.” cedars.cedarville.edu November 13, 2008 11 Intramural Update

Ross Garrett Lynsey Fabian, Dea Fallin, Christina Leonard, -Staff Writer- Sarah Robbins, Jessica Schlener, Tiffany Schlueter, Julie Stauffer and Kimberly Workman. The reward is no more than a T-shirt. Another In men’s fl ag football, the championship game Cedarville T-shirt to add to the mass collection that featured the 4-seed Prancing Unicorns and the adds up over four years. 3-seed Highlanders. The Prancing Unicorns won Nothing really sticks out about this particular a tight game, 26-14. The team was led by Captain shirt compared to the others. However, there are Matthew Morrison. many of us out there that have a goal (whether we The highly sought after Walleyball champion- would admit it or not) to have one of those CU in- ship was captured by the 3-seed WWBUAAC. The tramural championship T-shirts before we gradu- team was guided by Captain Chris Newman. ate. The competitive men’s soccer league was won As time progresses, some achieve the goal, by 1-seed Sigma Phi after a 4-1 blowout of 2-seed and others become more desperate. The Ticket in the championship game. Sigma Phi, “Hey man, do you know what walleyball is?” made up of the campus organization Sigma Phi “No, but let’s give it a shot. We’ve lost at ev- Lambda, cruised through the season, fi nishing 10- erything else.” 0. This fall semester, champions have been Similarly, the women’s soccer league was crowned in a golf scramble, sand volleyball, soft- dominated by SS Shockers. The 1-seed Shockers ball, walleyball and women’s fl ag football. Other won the championship game in dominant fashion, champions include men’s fl ag football, men’s soccer, wom- en’s soccer, men’s tennis and slow- pitch softball. The golf scramble, held Oct. JONATHON MOULTROUP 10 at nearby Locust Senior captain Sarah Sheers (22) and Sophomore Kylee Husak (3) set up for a Hills Golf Course, spike at a recent home match. Sheers leads the team in assists with 1165, while saw teams of four Husak leads the squad 365 kills. Led by the effort of these players, the Lady utilize each other’s Jackets fi nished the regular season 21-10. Next up for the team is a trip to the best shots to try and American Mideast Conference playoffs Nov. 14-15. win. Andy Allgrim, Mark Matthews, Norris Smith and Kent Young shot Congratulations to the two-under-par, winning the event; Students enjoy intramural sports throughout the year.JONATHON MOULTROUP Men’s and Women’s Cross another golf scram- ble is being planned for the spring semester. 6-1, against 6-seed Flamingo. Their fi nal record on Country Teams. The NAIA #1 The sand volleyball bracket saw the 4-seed, the season was also 10-0. H2Owned, and Gatekeepers, the 3-seed, in the fi - The men’s tennis championship was captured nal matchup. The Gatekeepers won a tightly con- by Aaron Stauffer after he cruised to victory, fail- ranked Lady Jackets and the tested championship match, two games to one. ing to lose a set throughout the fi nal tournament. Members of the Gatekeepers were Andrew Biehl, Women’s tennis was won by Joy Fagan, who only #14 ranked Yellow Jackets Cynthia Davies, Rachel Duarte, Daniel Lagan, lost only two sets all year. Michael Loosa and Michelle Zerminski. Finally, slow-pitch softball was won by Diar- compete at Nationals on Nov. Close competition was not the story in rhea, who won the championship game 24-21, women’s fl ag football. Number-1 seed Avengers pouring runs on the 3-seed Game Time. Diarrhea 22. Good luck to both teams! smashed 2-seed The Cowgirls in a fi nals land- fi nished the season undefeated at 10-0. slide, 41-7. This type of domination was common As the fall intramural season draws to a for the Avengers. They went 3-0, winning their close, the winter season is already starting. Remem- games by a combined score of 118-19. Their play- ber, there are always fresh opportunities to win that ers were Kelly Blackburn, Julianne Everswick, intramural T-shirt. continued from basketball page 9 ference season in which she led the team in ing on the young talent of a trio of emerging scoring 16 points per game and serves as the sophomores. veteran of the starting fi ve. Coupling this with Under the direction of eighth-year head Siemon and Smith inside, the Lady Jackets, coach, Kirk Martin, the team, currently ranked much like their male counterparts, will be #26 in NAIA DII, hopes to draw on last year’s able to employ a lineup with height most op- experience and fi nd themselves this year play- ponents will be unable to match. ing in a different sort of championship game. Siemon, in particular, looks to build on The key to success for the Lady Jackets a solid season in which she averaged a near this year may lie in the maturation of back- double-double and often tantalized opponents court members Rachel Hurley and Lydia with an array of dominant inside post moves. Miller. Both Hurley and Miller started as The Lady Jackets were one of four teams freshman last year and both showed occa- to receive fi rst place votes in the preseason sional fl ashes of brilliance. conference poll, putting them among the fa- Hurley, a diminutive point guard, employs vorites in the always competitive American a fl amboyant yet astute game, while Miller Mideast Conference. provides a combination of timely three-point Whether or not they are able to build on shooting and defensive tenacity that allows last year’s late-season success and capture her to serve as the team’s defensive stopper. the goals they have set before them remains The starting frontcourt is made up of to be seen. Yet with a bevy of youth, talent JONATHON MOULTROUP sophomore Aubrey Siemon, redshirt fresh- and enthusiasm mixed in with steady, veteran Chris Walker crashes the boards against OCU. man Jenna Smith and junior Alison Lemon. leadership, this certainly looks like a strong Lemon, comes off a fi rst team All-Con- possibility. 12 November 13, 2008 cedars.cedarville.edu

“What we’ve got here...is failure to communicate.” Arts & Entertainment --Captain, ‘Cool Hand Luke’ The Synthesis of Art and Nature Amanda Roberts ture building in the Victorian style in 1893 Islands with over 400 plant species. Additional factual demonstrations stay -Staff Writer- and opened it to the public in 1895 as the Wandering through these luscious in- in the show house where bonsai and orchid Franklin Park Conservatory. door environments brings exposure to collections keep company with revolving Though the calendar allots sev- The conservatory underwent expensive monstrous stalks stretching to the ceiling, exhibitions of specialty displays and the eral months for fall, nature rarely seems to renovations and expansion in 1989, adding slithering vines twisting among the trees, annual exhibitions: “The Orchid Forest,” take full advantage of it. For only “Blooms and Butterfl ies” and a few weeks do amber-, crimson-, “Holidays in the Conservatory.” and lemon-colored leaves dangle Along with promoting inter- from black branches and drench action with plants, the Frank- the horizon in an autumnal kalei- lin Park Conservatory parallels doscope. plants and art with exclusive Organic ornaments in rusty glasswork from renowned artist shades grace the trees until gravity Dale Chihuly. The conservatory overwhelms them. Then those still owns more than 3,000 individ- seeking breathtaking botanical ual pieces of glass artwork that scenery have to look elsewhere. a private non-profi t group pur- One ideal place to end this search chased from a 2003-2004 Chi- sits just two miles east of down- huly exhibition. town Columbus. Encouraged by the exhibi- The Franklin Park Conservato- tion’s record number of visi- ry satisfi es a craving for attractive tors, the conservatory promises vegetation with vibrant displays to remount their entire Chihuly that outlive the seasons. collection in 2009. The glass- Nestled within 88 acres of houses currently feature several Franklin Park, the conservatory installations positioned among provides constant shelter to an im- the plant life. pressive assembly of exotic plants AMANDA ROBERTS The John F. Wolfe Chihuly with two modern glasshouses, a show thousands of square feet in facilities for and umbrella leaves painted in a spectrum Resource Center, which opened in 2006, house and the historic Palm House. The greenhouses, classrooms, a library, a gift of green shades. provides further focus on Chihuly with Palm House was the foundational element shop and a café. The conservatory presents the plants books and DVDs about the artist, more of of the conservatory and remains its glory as It now employs over 100 staff and 400 as nature would – without informational his glasswork and drawings, and teacher a haven for more than 45 species embodied volunteers with $4 million of fi nancial free- plaques or labels. However, short signs resources. Though the Chihuly pieces are in 120 palms. dom. The conservatory focuses these re- peak out from behind the foliage with a prominent, several other artistic surprises Inspired by the Glass Palace from the sources on preserving permanent biomes in number for visitors to dial with cell phones such as sculptures and light displays are Chicago World Fair, the city of Colum- the glasshouses that imitate the Himalayan to hear a friendly voice tell them interest- scattered around the grounds. bus constructed the Palm House horticul- Mountains, rain forests, deserts and Pacifi c ing details about various specimens. James Mellick: Editor’s Picks: Carver and Christian

Nick Carrington loyal friend” Mellick said. -Staff Writer- These dog sculptures often begin upon Cheap Stuff : Rarely will anyone fi nd something more refl ection of a certain event such as his “The satisfying than fi nding a career that will sus- Burning of Ol’ Yeller,” created in 1988 while slickdeals.net tain a person fi nancially, spiritually and emo- fi res ravaged through Yellowstone National Everybody loves to save money. Find daily coupons and discounts for tionally. When that thing is also one of your Park. various stores and items here. favorite hobbies, life doesn’t get much better. Another award-winning example is Mel- James Mellick has found this path in art lick’s piece entitled “Witness (Kosovo Dog),” Thanksgiving Food: – where a profession, a passion and a unique which took form in an attempt to relate to the Pumpkin Pie way of evangelism have all meshed into one. families that were separated and torn apart in Sure, turkey and stuffi ng are good, but what other time of year is Mellick, one of Cedarville’s newest art Kosovo during their years of oppression and there such and abundant supply of this delectable treat? professors, is an accomplished wood sculptor war in the 1990s. Frivolous Lawsuit: who has earned impressive awards through- Being a Christian in the art world has out his career such as Carver of the Month in obviously not been a hindrance to Mellick’s Batman, Turkey vs. The Dark Knight Woodezine Magazine and an Excellence of success. “There’s nothing wrong with being After ignoring more than half a century of comic books, the Turkish Traditional Craftsmanship from Ohio Craft respected in one’s fi eld while also being a town of Batman decides that it wants in on the fi nancial success of this hit. Museum among many others. Christian,” he said. Onomatopoeia: Whereas many of his contemporaries Mellick’s art has allowed him to evange- love to labor in the dark side of art, Mellick lize in a non-confrontational way. “Shazam!” focuses his efforts on creating beauty while His sculptures often give insight into a Any word that can transform a 12-year-old boy into a car tossing super keeping the reality of truth in an often dispar- worldview that may be a little different than hero is cool in our eyes. aging world. The deviation from colleagues many other artists. If one is going to reach that not only refl ects a different worldview, but is elite level in their fi eld, it is important to be Time Waster: also “bringing a little bit of balance” back into “equipped as an apologist,” he said. Giving an conceptispuzzles.com the fi eld, Mellick said. answer for his art is something in which Mel- A variety of number and picture puzzles will keep you company on those The object of Mellick’s art has often been lick has taken great pride. dateless Friday nights or those boring class lectures. man’s best friend, a dog, because of the unique James Mellick isn’t ready to write his way that dogs refl ect their owners. autobiography as he wades through his early “Somewhere in this mutual friendship, sixties. He has rekindled his interest in play- Mythical Creature: dogs became parallels to ourselves. Not only ing the guitar, writing music and teaching Chupacabra do some dogs look like their owners, but they those aspiring artists who look up to his work. If this Mexican goat slayer turns out to be real, it will make a great take on their master’s frailties, vices and neu- Whatever is left for him, art has been his pas- Christmas present for your fi ve-year-old cousin. rosis. A mean person will end up with a mean sion, his paycheck and his voice. dog. A loving person will have a dog that is a Arts & Entertainment cedars.cedarville.edu October 30, 2008 13 Wittenberg Offers New Perspective on History and Art Rachael Hubin The year 2008 marks the 20th anniver- -Staff Writer- sary of the National Afro American Mu- seum. For this, a quilt was made depicting Opened in April 1988, the National 42 exhibitions or events from its fi rst year Afro American Museum holds itself to the in operation. Just past this quilt, there is a gracious commendation of black people room containing an array of other quilts, across the world who have contributed to each holding a unique meaning to black the progression of society as we know it history. today. The quilts are intricately sewn, glued, From displays of basic inventions to weaved, etc., to display various events, a room of inspired quilt designs, this mu- faces and images of African-American seum holds itself to the declaration of the history. Each with a story of its own, the success of African-Americans in America. quilts that adorn the back room of the mu- Who invented the automatic stoplight seum demonstrate just how much these or the synthetic bristle hairbrush? Who are Americans have done for our country. Garrett Morgan and Lyda Newman? Well, With fantastic design techniques used those are some things that can be discov- in the hand-dyed art, glass beads placed ered upon entrance to this respected place. purposefully throughout the image, using CRYSTAL FLIPPIN It was, in fact, Morgan who developed the organza and sometimes snake skin, the fi rst automatic stop light and Newman who various imaginations involved in creating faithfully in our nation’s army. This quilt is the exhibit offers plenty of fi rst-hand in- created the synthetic bristle hairbrush. these masterful pieces of art reveal their a magnifi cent tribute to such an important formation on what these talented individu- Thanks to the spring 2008 Historical true sense of individuality in memory. fact in American history. als contributed to society. Interpretation and Exhibits class of the One specifi c memory quilt piece done The Afro American Museum is a great To visit, students only pay $1.50 for ad- Wright State University Public History by Carole Lyles Shaw entitled “She’s a place to come and engulf oneself in the mission. Located just 5.1 miles from CU, Program, many of these inventions are dis- Soldier of the U.S.A.” provides an out- vastness of the contribution of black people it makes a great one-time experience. played at the entrance to the museum. look on the great black women who served to society. Although clearly incomplete, Getting Beyond CCM Daniel Sizemore With themes often centered on temptation -A&E Editor- and the meaninglessness of this world without God, mewithoutYou does not shy away from “And all my life I prayed for someone like the complexities and paradoxes of the Chris- you, Jesus, and I thank God that I fi nally found tian faith. you.” At fi rst glance, there doesn’t seem to be Aaron Weiss, the band’s front man, is not anything out of the ordinary with this snippet one to say one thing and do another. Follow- of song lyric. As you walk down your dorm ing the message of simple living and respon- hallways, you probably hear very similar lyr- sibility for social justice set forth in the band’s ics wafting out of open doors. songs, he is often found driving their tour bus However, there is one major difference be- that runs on vegetable oil or scavenging wast- tween this song and the average musical offer- ed food from the trash cans near their venues. ing of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). Another band trying to free themselves These lines are from the K-Ci & JoJo single from the restraints of the typical two guitars, “All My Life” with the word “Jesus” added. bass and drum format is Anathallo. This Chi- CCM is all too often guilty of being in- cago-based, seven-member ensemble includes distinguishable from other forms of popular elements of trombones, fl ugelhorns, glocken- spiels and hand bells interspersed throughout their songs, giving them a unique sound that “There is a whole walks the line between pretentiousness and realm of childishness without falling on either side. Anathallo’s lyrics range from being ex- Christians in plicitly Christian (“A Holiday at the Sea”) the music world to more cryptic expressions (“The Bruised Reed”). “Canopy Glow,” the band’s upcom- that fall ing release, has a more melancholic tint to its songs, but the exuberance and innovation that outside the made this group worth listening to are still limits of CCM.” evident throughout the album. With astonishing candor and frankness, Pedro the Lion says what many Christians music, both in lyrics and instrumentation. The feel but have never vocalized. Many have felt “positive, encouraging sound” of the Chris- the diffi culties of “serving an unseen distant tian radio station near my home is stuck in Lord” or the pain caused by other Christians’ a perpetual loop of identical guitar riffs and “fervor to fi nd a scapegoat” getting in the way saccharine words seemingly ripped out of the of unity and love. diaries of a melodramatic teenager. While some may not fi nd Pedro the Lion’s The most unfortunate result of this inva- honesty refreshing or be put off by his usage sion of musical clones is the marginalization of profanity, others will appreciate his will- of bands that fail to fall within the boundaries ingness to intimately struggle with topics that of accepted Christian pop. are usually swept under the rug in mainstream There can be varying reasons for this, Christendom. ranging from experimental musical arrange- There is a whole realm of Christians in ments to unusual subject matter, but these the music world that fall outside the limits of outcasts have lessons that both the consum- CCM. ers and producers of today’s Christian music If you fi nd yourself listening to your would do well to learn. “positive and encouraging” radio station and When mewithoutYou’s fi rst album, are unable to determine whether the singer is “[A→B] Life,” came out in 2002, there was crooning to Jesus or their signifi cant other, go little to distinguish them from the other screa- out and try music that might be a little bit out mo bands popular at the time. However, their of the ordinary. next two releases grew into a maturation and depth very rarely seen in the musical world. 14 November 13, 2008 cedars.cedarville.edu Arts & Entertainment Music: When Broken Hearts Avail Film: The Changeling

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A year after “I’m Only a Man” hit the Even though “Changeling” is not quite cat- shelves, Emery is back with an eight track egorically a suspense/thriller, it is a must-see release on Tooth and Nail records titled fi lm. “While Broken Hearts Avail.” Acting once again in a movie advocating With six brand spanking new musical social justice, Angelina Jolie plays Christine delights and two versions of an older track, Collins, single mother to her whole world, “Thoughtlife,” the boys from South Caro- 9-year-old Walter. lina continue their trend of transformation. Working as a roller skater and telephone A unique blend of sounds from albums operator in early 1928, Christine leaves Walter past, “The Smile, The Face” captures many tive tracks for a band often labeled as simple home alone one day and returns to his unex- of the band’s strengths while integrating a “screamo.” plainable absence. distinctively harsher scream. The rest of the As demonstrated on earlier works, it’s She is quick to call the police, and they are production, however, seems slightly more their vocal fi nesse, mastery of piano and mild- just as quick to belittle her situation. For the approachable to fi rst-time fans than previ- ly trippy production devices that distinguish next few months, she struggles to secure the at- ous releases. the group from fl ash in the pan bands on the tention her case deserves from the Los Angeles With deeply personal and thought-pro- Seattle scene. Police Department (LAPD), and as they are un- truth without excessive distressing images. voking lyrics come a driving guitar and ex- Although this recording won’t go down able to brush away her burden, the police bring A captivating script inserts minimal, but per- pressive experiments involving synthesizer in history as defi nitive, it is a tribute to the her a young boy they insist is her son. fectly placed language that barely merits the R and vocal effects, most notably on “Edge of group’s desire to constantly evolve, perfect- With her maternal instincts, Christine im- rating. Though the mature themes include vio- the World.” ing old tricks and eventually showing a glim- mediately detects a mistake, but the police re- lent and disturbing content, they supply a con- The haunting harmonies that have al- mer of the kinds of experimentation that make fuse to admit to it. Inspired by a Presbyterian victing portrayal of social corruption and a posi- ways set them apart are abundant on “Avail,” them a staple at Tooth and Nail. reverend determined to expose the corruption tive presentation of Christianity. though some fans may be disturbed by the Overall, the EP seems to be a logical step of the LAPD, Christine commits to fi ght for her Clint Eastwood employs himself as an ex- tinge of pop that sometimes sneaks into lead from “I’m Only a Man,” and not too far a fl ight cause that she can feel as a mother and prove cellent source of directing, producing and origi- vocalist’s Toby Morrell’s delivery. from “The Question” or “The Weak’s End.” as a citizen. The resulting events accurately fol- nal music. On numbers like “Always Depends,” Still an innovative force in a world where low the history of the Wineville Chicken Coop Also, a dynamic cast accompanies Jolie in Morrell demonstrates infl uences that haven’t screamo is a curse word and piano ballads Murders. telling the moving story of a mother holding out been quite as apparent in earlier works. are a death sentence, Emery’s “While Broken In its technical elements, “Changeling” for hope in the midst of public depravity. For its The two newest versions of Hearts Avail” simply gets one salivating for delivers quality as a thoroughly impressive encouraging representation of moral resolution “Thoughtlife,” a song previously labeled another full-length album. movie. The consistent, compelling mood set by and kindness, “Changeling” is a movie to see as a demo, are the most a-genre, inven- camera angles and scene coloring conveys the this season. REVIEWS Film: High School Musical 3 Music: You Are My Sunshine

J.B. Waggoner Zac Efron, in all honesty, has im- Daniel Eugene Zimmerman -Staff Writer- proved substantially in the past two -Staff Writer- years. It could be from the professional A Disney made-for-television mov- training he was given in “Hairspray” Copeland has, for the past fi ve years, ie series, whose from the summer of alleviated the alternative edge of con- sequel boasts 2007. Both leading temporary Christian music with excep- the most highly roles seem much tionally gentle and heartfelt music. watched cable tele- more comfortable in While the group is regularly grouped vision show of all their third go around with artists that exert a much more force- time, now brings on the High School ful musical effort, Copeland has always its final install- Musical merry-go- seemed to fl oat above these heavier, of- ment to the box of- round. ten abrasive genres that encompass their fice. The film revis- artistic contemporarie. Very few shows ited many of the Despite Copeland’s unashamed pen- make it from the previous themes, chant for all things gentle and sweet foundations are regularly accented tube to the silver and especially (both stylistically and lyrically), they with, rather than built upon sporadic screen, especial- songs – like “All in still manage to achieve top spots on the treble-heavy guitar and piano parts. ly ones that have this Together,” from playlists of fans that typically shy away These collaborations are then carried thrived in their the first movie. The from similar styles. by drum rhythms that are sometimes original element of move back to the In their still-young careers as musi- dance-like, sometimes jazz-like, but TV Land. With one stage away from the cians, the members of Copeland seem always persistent and seldom subtle. of the few “fresh” golf greens from to have only thrived and fed off of this Frontman Aaron Marsh seems particu- ratings by Rotten- episode two was supposition of being lovers rather than larly confi dent in his airy vocal style tomatoes.com of necessary. fi ghters, continually producing records that is as often falsetto as it is actual. current films as well as a $42 million I’m going to go out on a limb that each are progressively more roman- Though the album fails to truly in- opening weekend, I’d say “High School here and say that you would not be wast- tic and lovely. novate in ways that preceding Cope- Musical 3” has spoken. ing your money to go and see this film. You are My Sunshine, the most re- land records haven’t already, the disc is The students of East High move from Perhaps, for your ego’s sake, trick cent full length album by the band is no still a diligent and playable collection. summer break to school in session, with your girlfriend into renting it so that it exception to this subdued pattern. While new listeners may feel that tweener heartthrobs Troy and Gabriel- seems like her idea and not yours. Stylistically the album offers little these “relaxed” elements comprising la starting their senior year. Suddenly, There are plenty of Disney moments variation from the sequence of its prede- the album serve as a type of musical the match made in Disney must decide where you will question your sanity, but cessors, but puts forth a noteworthy ef- slouch, veteran listeners and open- whether to continue their relationship there is a decent storyline with several fort within this genre, nonetheless. The minded prospects will appreciate the miles apart, as Gabriella decides on moments with which us college seniors majority of the tracks on You are My talent and consistency that characterize Stanford and Troy considers at staying can especially identify. Sunshine consist of foundations of horn, the album. in Albuquerque. string, and woodwind sections. These

CEDARS encourages students to evaluate all entertainment choices carefully, considering biblical principles related to content and stewardship of time and money. Reviews do not imply an endorsement by either CEDARS or Cedarville University. Guidelines for evaluating media are provided in the Student Handbook. cedars.cedarville.edu November 13, 2008 15 “Give me the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue free- lyaccording to conscience, above all liberties.” --John Milton The Current A Populist Philosophy of Art Restaurant Review: Rachel Hubin her unconscious mind, even he might not even it is portrayed. “We perceive our tees as pieces be able to explain. of art - using a T-shirt as medium,” Silverstein The Flying Pizza -Staff Writer- If the basis for Threadless.com’s artistic re- said. What is art? This question is one that can ality and vision is populist opinion, it could be Whether a piece is considered good or bad is Erin Hayes never be given a defi nitive answer. strongly argued that the resulting products are all for the critics (community) to decide. It is ob- -Staff Writer- Art holds a different meaning for everyone, less than convoluted, on a purely universal and vious that art doesn’t simply reside on the front and within each opinion lies an importance un- extremely broad scale. It is one thing to be indi- of a canvas; it is found everywhere. To me, one of the most inconvenient beknownst to anyone else. vidualistic; it is another to produce artwork that But in no way does that mean mediocre sub- inventions is the pizza box. It takes up Threadless.com is a Web site devoted to such leaves the viewer to question the seriousness of mission-for-prize money pieces should be uni- all of the space on the tiny table in my truth as artistic diversity. In its effort to bring to- the artist’s inspiration house; it can’t be folded to fit into the gether all areas of artistic vision, this site organiz- and goal. trashcan; and it doesn’t ever fit in the es itself on community opinion and dedication to Philosophers fridge if there are leftovers. individuality. and artists from very Even though pizza boxes annoy most Threadless.com is a T-shirt company provid- early periods would people, all major pizza chains package ing a medium for displaying individual artwork. dedicate years to their pizzas in these cardboard contrap- Anyone who wishes to submit an idea for a tem- producing magnifi - tions. It would seem as if pizza boxes plate can do so, subjecting it to a week-long pro- cent masterpieces are a requirement for opening up a pizza cess of community critique and scoring. that would later be restaurant; however, The Flying Pizza in If popular, the design goes into a pool of oth- viewed by the na- Beavercreek shows this is not the case. er highly scored items, and from there designs tions of today. The Flying Pizza gets around the are selected for Threadless’ newest T-shirts. Is Threadless. pesky issue of the pizza box by selling Such designs include skateboarding mum- com promoting ar- pizza by the slice. This may seem like mies, artistic sketches of various things, words tistic diversity by al- a small change, but selling pizza by the like “slinky + escalator = infi nite fun,” humor- lowing the theme that anyone can be an artist to versally considered good art. There are several slice completely changes the way one ous age jokes, Darth Vader trimming a tree, and override the genius that true artistry must entail? template designs that by many critics, would be eats pizza. many more. Breadth of genre is endless, giving Or does it introduce the idea that art does not considered shallow and self-indulgent. But that, First, The Flying Pizza has really fast individuals the unique opportunity to be himself have to have intrinsic meaning in every brush- for Threadless, is for the community to decide. service. Since most people only order a in the design process. stroke? For this Web site promoting comparably single slice, the pizzas are premade and The defi nition of art for this company is An artist must give the viewer something to less-than-valuable art, we must choose whether just need to be heated. “completely in the eyes (and votes) of the com- come away with; a glimpse of the artist’s vision to indulge ourselves in the speculation of artistic Usually, going out for a pizza is a munity,” Rebecca Silverstein, public relations through the masterpiece. If an image of a hand- inspiration, or run clear away from the enhance- time commitment. It takes time to assem- director, said. drawn sunfl ower with badly colored out-of-the- ment of mediocre drawings. ble, bake and deliver a pizza. However, There is no specifi c artistic standard they lines yellow and orange petals is considered art, Understandably art is individualistic, where at The Flying Pizza, one can consume a hold themselves to, except that of individuality. what value do we place on true beauty when each design holds a meaning for the designer, but piece of pizza in just a few minutes. It is up to the world to decide what they think art we compare this to, for instance Renoir’s “Le upon selling to the general public, doesn’t the de- Second, The Flying Pizza gives pizza is, and what they want to see on a T-shirt. Moulin de la Gallette” or van Gogh’s “Portrait sign become commercialized? portions that are actually reasonable. It is clear in the array of images and designs of Dr. Gachet?” What happens to individuality then? It be- Realistically, no one can eat an entire portrayed on the T-shirts, that designers’ opin- Threadless.com believes that even when tak- comes lost in the vastness creation and recreation, pizza; but since most pizza chains only ions of creativity and vision spring from his or en away from the canvas, art is still art wherever subsumed in an Internet portal of pastiche. offer full-sized pizzas, many people at- tempt to do so. The Flying Pizza offers reasonable portions of one or two slices, allowing The Motives Behind Music the customer to actually enjoy the pizza without having to worry about eating Daniel Eugene Zimmerman means by which they are presented. Our chang- market success. Just as music has evolved into too much. -Staff Writer- ing culture has provided all forms of art with new expressions and has been made available Finally, The Flying Pizza makes modernized media through which they can be through groundbreaking technologies, it is clear pizza really affordable. Obviously, or- As an artist attempting to make the fruits of expressed, and has allowed age-old art forms to that fi lm, photography and most other popular dering a slice of pizza is much cheaper his labor known to an ever-corporate world, my continue to exist even in our modern society. art forms have always run close behind. than ordering an entire pie, so one can personal experiences have led me to submit that Mp3 players, satellite television, digital pho- I have no belief that music will ever over- eat at The Flying Pizza for about three art as a whole is dying. tography and most signifi cantly, the Internet, all shadow its comparable popular art forms or dollars. In a society left helpless without iPhones have contributed immensely to allowing art to make them obsolete, but I feel that our society In addition to making really enjoy- and the Internet, it is becoming increasingly ap- continue to exist in our contemporary lives. has made it the most practical and easily acces- able pizza, The Flying Pizza has cre- parent that art is a feeble priority in the major- While the importance of the role that we sible art form to experience today. ated a really cool atmosphere for eat- ity of our minds, and that the common aesthetic now allow art to play in our lives may have de- Music can be played in any car in America, ing. When I visited, the man behind the absence we have all begun to experience is neg- clined over the years, the modern media of our obtained through any computer on any college counter chatted with my friend and me ligible, at best. culture have allowed it to live on to those whom campus and heard in almost every restaurant, while he heated our pizza. His pleasant- While a select few still strive to sustain and it concerns. department store or other public establishment. ness made the environment seem very genuinely appreciate art in all of its forms, we I believe, however, a much more noticeable While its fellow art forms remain popular family friendly and warm. have evolved into a generation that no longer effort has been made to keep popular music and readily nourished by the resources of our The inside of The Flying Pizza re- possesses an inherently intermittent demand for thriving in our culture above other art forms. media culture, music is pervasive, to say the minded me of an episode of “That ‘70s the abstract. We have become acceptant of lives While I feel that all art forms have the po- least, and rarely must be deliberately sought Show” with its orange booths and faded composed of literal reality and grown compla- tential to impact lives and achieve the same aes- out to be enjoyed, unlike most other popular art posters of Italy, but somehow, that just cent in a universal mindset devoid of dreaming. thetic goals that music can, I feel that music is forms. added to the charm. Having established that art as a whole is a the most dynamic art form and has been given I feel however, that music in its former glory I really enjoyed my visit to The Fly- terminal concept that must actively be nurtured the most attention by our society in order to keep has been compacted and pushed into a com- ing Pizza. I enjoyed inexpensive yet in order to keep it alive, one must take into con- it accessible and popular. partment of convenience, amounting in most good pizza in a laid back and pleas- sideration which art forms will stand the test of Sadly, it seems that this prioritization is driv- people’s minds to little more than background ant atmosphere. And, since The Flying time and how they compare and contrast with en principally by the profi t that the industry can noise. Even in light of its growing popularity Pizza is right by the Fairfield Mall, it is one another. yield by furthering the abundance and availabil- and availability, I feel that the priority of music very accessible from campus. One aspect of this question that pertains ity of popular music. Mp3 players and online in our culture has become little more than the I recommend that Cedarville stu- directly to our changing culture is that of how music retailers have dominated the modern art investment that makes the most money. dents, instead of making yet another trip popular music holds up against other forms of market rather than any other comparable forms Monetary motives or not, however, I feel to Chipotle while in Beavercreek, stop ASHLEY DASUQI popular art. of art. However, it is clear that our society has that music will continue to remain one of the by The Flying Pizza to try ordering piz- I feel that the most signifi cant aspect of our hardly failed to make an effort to further these strongest and commanding popular art forms of za by the slice. culture that applies to forms of popular art is the other forms of popular art given their similar our time. Obama Ignites passionate emotions The opinions below are the opinions of the individual students, faculty, or staff members. Cedars encourages grace, peace, patience, and discussion on both sides of the aisle.

Obama, the new I am thrilled! This historic moment sent While I may not agree with God has ordered our president-elect, has made Expected. Exciting. shockwaves around the world. From slavery many of his policies, that does steps to take for us to history and I respect that Inspiring. Historical. and oppression based on skin color to this great not justify many responses. govern ourselves. I rejoice immensely. However, those Hopeful. A move in the victory for freedom and equality, we’ve come How is it that Christians were with the Obamas. This is at Cedarville that try to right direction! full circle. Let’s not forget to continue making the ones defaming him and another turning point in elevate the signifi cance – Kraig Cole progress together... –Jack Legg American history, another other Christians? God is still of this historical event to the reflection of its present in control and can still use any same importance of events event. – Hadassah Veldt like 9/11 are horribly misguided. state of government and Yes We Did. Like a parent another confirmation to –Joshua Gigliotti –Everett Compitello its prophetic future. whose child has just America got what she wanted... –Fenton Sparks misbehaved, I still CHANGE. Obama, Pelosi and Reed I think he’ll have a rough Too much emphasis was love America, yet now control the executive and placed on race in this year’s road ahead of him. There’s a dislike its behavior Obama will crush the poor and middle lot of hope riding on his back. legislative branches, and the election, but it’s great that we class. Taxes on “the rich” (that nebulous Now’s his chance to prove possibility of the judicial branch have our fi rst African-American at this time. The arch-enemy trotted out by progressives everyone right. through Obama’s nominations… so president. I don’t agree with election of seeking power) will be passed on to the –Jordan C. Wood much for checks and balances! I’m President-elect Obama on the Barack Obama glad God is sovereign, especially consumer through raised prices, downsizing moral issues, but we must signals a cardinal and layoffs, plus outsourcing. Don’t believe even when things don’t make sense! respect him as our leader. his promises. –Ezra Dulis This new presidency –Joel Lawrence –Amanda Allen change in American will take us in an voting behavior from entirely new direction, voting on what a candidate I think this is a great opportunity for Christians one that could be great for represents, to voting based on who I put down myself and my roommate as write-ins. to come together under Christ and not under a our government and for a person represents. change. I pray that we as Even though Obama is technically the winner, president. It was nice to see so many people from –Bradley Augustine all parties at the Peace Project get-together to the church will support I’m still hoping that works out for us. celebrate our new president. Whether we like Mr. our new president, Barack Zimmerman/Thompson ‘012!!!! Obama or not, he is God’s choice in the matter. Obama! –David Moser – Kristiana Zimmerman Ron Paul 2012! – Tara Leaman –J.D. Mackiewicz I wish him the best of luck. He’s inexperienced I WASN’T CONCERNED ABOUT WHO WON. BOTH and naive about many domestic/global affairs, but WERE EQUALLY DISAGREEABLE IN THEIR SEPARATE Although I think that it’s cool to have an African regardless, he has been placed in the presidency as WAYS. OBAMA’S ELECTION MEANS NOTHING, AS American president, it really bothers me that he may part of God’s plan. WE HAVN’T YET SEEN HIS TRUE CHARACTER. HIS be the fi rst President who might not have won the –Shaun Cookson METAMORPHOSIS FROM AN ICON OF HOPE INTO election but for the color of his skin. –Samuel Hoppe A LEADER WILL BE HIS TEST.  MATT RENDA Pray for our country, pray for his salvation, pray for GOD’S infi lling in decisions, and pray for our I am fi rst, and foremost, disappointed Congress that is following his lead. In general, just that Senator McCain did not win the PRAY, PRAY, PRAY, and then PRAY some more. presidential race. However, “America –Leroy Dickens voted” and chose Barack Obama to be our next president. We have our fi rst white, black and Arab president! “HOPE” Regardless of one’s political viewpoint, –Patrick Hoefl inger -Joe Wanderi the historical signifi cance of this election cannot be ignored. I’ve witnessed going from I think it is a triumph of man to Neither the apocalypse nor areas of this country having separate see that the White House is expanding utopia. I am a little disgusted at I believe that many Americans voted for change drinking fountain for its long held ethnicity, and also gives the media hoopla over the whole – not necessarily Obama. It is deplorable when an “whites” and “blacks” to Christians a chance to practice showing event, for the past year or so. I ambivalent desire for change eclipses the implications love to those who do not share all of our having Barak Obama as our of the president-elect’s core values which will drive convictions. –Andrea Brown think it encourages us to evaluate President-Elect. Amazing. his decisions on moral issues. –James Elgersman candidates based on something –Timothy L. Bosworth other than their politics. There are no words to –Faith Beauchemin I am disappointed by the results describe it, short and sweet. of the election. But regardless, I hope that we can come together as a nation “A dream come true.” I’m excited about having a black president for the and support Mr Obama, as people God is in control. fi rst time in American history, but I think that the way God is sovereign; He have seemed to be incapable of doing –Cooley Franklin Turner some people voted and talked indicated that we as a establishes authorities under the current administration. nation still have not reached the point where people are over us and will exercise – Kristen Wiley not judged by skin color. –Grace Stearns Even though I didn’t vote His will through this for Obama, God allowed him While I didn’t vote for Obama, I am president. to be put into offi ce, and I will The historic election is one that will never frustrated by responses I’ve heard from –Brian Ray respect Him as our president. I be forgotten, and regardless of one’s political some Christians, referring to people who am excited for this historic time affi liations, Americans need to embrace didn’t vote for John McCain as ignorant in our nation, and I will pray Barack Obama as the next president of and uninformed. Just because someone I think that God has for Obama daily. the United States, celebrating the remarkable votes differently than you doesn’t mean they’re ignorant. allowed him to be in – Felicia Cook achievement and praying for his future administration. –David Riggleman –Kelsey Griswold authority. Besides being I am disappointed by the proud to be a part of results of the election. But I’m moving to regardless, I hope that we can Antarctica. Anybody history, we should pray come together as a nation and I don’t believe Obama is a U.S. wanna come with me? for our leaders and trust support Mr Obama, as people citizen since he has not proven so. I –Jordan Link that God knows what He’s have seemed to be incapable don’t believe he is a Christian, since doing. Jeremiah 29:11. of doing under the current I’m excited. Was he the perfect his beliefs are unbiblical. I see great –Rachel Parrott administration. danger in his lifelong association with candidate? Absolutely not. But – Joshua Johnson known terrorists. God is sovereign. regardless of anyone’s political –Seth Moore ideals, we as a country have made It’s great that we voted in the fi rst black The most important thing a step away from ignorance and president, but have people really looked at the It’s a tragedy, really, because that means is that we look to be on God’s towards acceptance and awareness. issues he stands for? Even though he’s promised we’ll have to suffer at least four years of really side, as opposed to deciding That is something worth rejoicing so many things, I don’t think much will change bad Obama impressions by Fred Armisen on about. –Peter Brandt between now and 2012. who’s side God is on. SNL. –Tyler Scott –Daniel Stevens –Elizabeth Myatt

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