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Masthead Logo Cedarville University DigitalCommons@Cedarville Cedars 11-13-2008 Cedars, November 13, 2008 Cedarville University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/cedars Part of the Journalism Studies Commons, and the Organizational Communication Commons DigitalCommons@Cedarville provides a platform for archiving the scholarly, creative, and historical record of Cedarville University. The views, opinions, and sentiments expressed in the articles published in the university’s student newspaper, Cedars (formerly Whispering Cedars), do not necessarily indicate the endorsement or reflect the views of DigitalCommons@Cedarville, the Centennial Library, or Cedarville University and its employees. The uthora s of, and those interviewed for, the articles in this paper are solely responsible for the content of those articles. Please address questions to [email protected]. Recommended Citation Cedarville University, "Cedars, November 13, 2008" (2008). Cedars. 63. https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/cedars/63 This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by Footer Logo DigitalCommons@Cedarville, a service of the Centennial Library. It has been accepted for inclusion in Cedars by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Cedarville. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Faculty Students discuss react to election obama page 7 back page November 13, 2008 Issue 61.4 cedars.cedarville.edu 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.

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