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George Fox University. Ncwbcrg. Oregon Friday, October 25,2002 Issue3.VoI. CXIX Campus retreat: Personal growth SAC milestone: group worship TARED MEIDAL Sta ff Writer Sophomore Turkey Bowl to play in the game, they are Confirmation. BRANDON WALLACE Yes: Autumn has come, Staff Writer cncouniged to come spcctate. midterms are past, schedules are After flag "turkey" ball, stu dents will have the opportunity routine, sports are wrapping up... Saturday. Nov. 16. the Student Alumni Council (SA.C.) the semester is flying by. to di.scard their grubbies for Last weekend in Salem, w i l l b e s p o n s o r - ^ semi-formal attire. a n o t h e r s e r i e s o f c o n fi r m a t i o n s ing the third J "I honestly felt like V All students will dawned on students gathered at a annual GFU those involved went out of^ then head to the 4-H camp for the All-Campus Sophomore their way to make it a great F a w v e r C e n t e r Milestone f o r a Fall Retreat. event. The food was excel Yes: worship is inexpressible event, the Thanksgiving- and desirable, fellowship is nec Turkey Bowl lent. It really provided a style dinner and Semi- essary and sweet, peace and quiet sense of class spirit... with entenuin- arc possible, surrender is what it Formal 1 definitely recommend it meni provided all comes to...sometimes you Dinner, held to anybody who doesn't have T h e d i n n e r w i l l at Tilikum be served gotta get away. Retreat a life-shaking event going on 5:00 p.m. Many questions were posed at the same time." over the weekend, perhaps as Center. S t u d e n t s a r e The C H R I S K E L L E Y expected many questions as insights. JOHN PENNEWIT Leading the Worship Band, Turkey Bowl Junior provide their CHOWIN' DOWN AT THE CAMPUS RETREAT: has two major ^ ovvn transportation Kyle Welstad prompted- for dia Students Ben Hawkins, Lissa Stuewe, John Pennewit to Tilikum and the S.A.C. sug logue between song sets along components: the game and the the line of: "What is worship?" and Scott Burkhart wait in line for some camp food. semi-formal dinner. gests carpooling. The annual flag football If you are a sophomore and M a r k P o t h o f f a n d h i s w i f e into what became a weekend fellowship and worship are takes are interested in participating in Olivia enfolded their talks around journey of self-examination. It a whole lifetime, and is a joyous game, which is played with a frozen turkey, is the highlight of this annual event, sign-ups will the theme: "How do we have fel was a time for discovering each expression of what God has this annual event. Student partic be in the Bruin's Den during lowship with God and others?" other and themselves in deeper blessed us with during our lives. meal time.s from Mon., Nov. 4 to Both the band and the ways, and wondering how to For many of us it can also ipants will be playing two 20- minute halves, with a five- Pothoffs revealed a vulnerability make life different for the Thurs., Nov. 7. The cost for this minute break. The kickoff for event is $3 per person and is and realness that molded the ordinary and everyday. this game will start at 3:00 p.m. available to the first 100 sopho time. This plunged the gathering To discover what true see Retreat^ page 12 If sophomores do not wish mores who purchase their ticket. Where does your money go? Bon Appetit: Counting the cost to eat

LISA DELZER university's administration deter janitorial services. operations manager. mines the actual co.st of the meal Staff Writer Lawrence said that the uni " W e ' l l k n o c k o u r plan to students. Bon Appetit versity determines the types of selves out to get some AMANDA KEATON presents an estimated total meal plans offered, and that in thing [a food item] for PERMISSION TO ENTER: Bon The money we pay for tuition expense, including food costs, response to this, food, meals, and the students. Even if is divided up in a myriad of way.s, Appetit employee "Jack" slides stu labor costs, and supply costs, staffing must be on hand at all it's just requested by some harder to identify than oth dent Marc BufBngton's IJ> through from which the university creates times in anticipation of hungry one student." ers. Bon Appetit, however, is a an amount for meal plans, he students. " C u s t o m e r s a t i s f a c a scanner, letting him enter Klages. very visible and direct use of our said. "With continuous dining, we tion is very important money that most of us see and Where does the money go? must be ready for a student to be to us, and the students "I don't receive all the money experience each day. here all the time, because there is are our customers," Depending on the point of students pay for their meal no way of knowing who and how she said. "That is real view, this money may or may not plans," Lawrence said. many will show up. We can't ly our number one be worth it. Denny Lawrence, The difference between the control which meals the students goal." Bon Appetit's general manager, actual cost of food service and cat throughout the week," said What about the offers some insight into the food the amount charged to students Lawrence. "It is totally up to the "card swipe" rumor service at Fox and everything for board includes operating student." stating Bon Appetit involved in putting food in our costs of the Student Union Responding to the AMANDA KEATON tummies. Building, such as utilities, cook suggestion cards is a high — YOU MAKE IT: Student Mirsade According to Lawrence, the ing equipment and repairs, and Bon Appetit, page 12 priority, says Mary Ortez, see Bejiqi designs the perfect sandwich.

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PAGE 2 THE CRESCENT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2002 OFF-CAMPUS NEWS N e w s E t h i c s Understanding the Isma ills Ousting Offshoot Shi'ite sect of Islam has strong influence in Middle Eastern countries Saddam from that cover a woman from head to BETH HERNANDEZ the seventh Imam and son of Isma'il (son of Ja'far al-Sadiq) toe, with a small screen for her Staff Writer eyes- under the Taliban, women CHELSI in Afghanistan had to wear Iraq: The In the Muslim faith, burkas in public). WILLIAMSON there are two main divi Some Isma'ilis believe that sions: the Shi'ites and the Staff Writer the Imamate never ended, and the only choice Sunnis (divided over the current Imam, Aga Khan III cur successor of the Prophet rently provides spiritual guidance Genocide. Such a bloody, senseless, evil word. Until 9-11 none Muhammad). to Isma'ilis worldwide. of us had ever experienced thai word, but now we've seen its tragic Within each there are effects on our own soil. smaller sects, or traditions, Because he is considered spiritu Imagine living under a government that not only allows such that differ on interpretations ally appointed by God, Aga Khan tragedy, but supports and actually orders it to take place! That gov of Quranic law as well as III is allowed to re-interpret the ernment is a threat to its people, along with the rest of the world. It lineage after the Prophet Qur'an and Hadiths (sayings of should be destroyed to stop further shedding of innocent blood. Muhammad's death. the Prophet), so this sect tends to In 1988 Iraq's leader Saddam Hussein had over 200,000 of his One group within the be much more liberal than other own people brutally murdered. (Newberg.ten times over, dead.) A S h i ' i t e s a r e k n o w n a s t h e Muslim groups in terms of the leader that has no moral issue with killing almost a quarter of a mil Isma'ilis. They believe that status of women, the importance lion of his own people just isn't a sane human being, nor should such after the death of the of wearing head scarves, etc. a murderer be trusted in any capacity. I cannot see how diplomacy can In general they esoterically Prophet, God appointed be used with such an irrational, immoral person. The only way to pre Imams (spiritual and politi interpret the Qur'an. In contrast, vent his dangerous desires from occurring is to destroy his reign. cal leaders) who were not to exotericaliy interpret the Few people I know delight in the idea of war. Everyone is aware equivalent to the Prophet, Qur'an, one must read each pas that ousting Saddam Hussein from his throne will be taxing on our but interpreters of the sage as if what it says is exactly country, economy, and lives. Consider the converse, however. Qur'an. ALI RAFIEl what is to be done— i.e. stoning a Let's face, it: Saddam hates America and eveiyone who repre However, due to ques ISMATLI REVERANCE: An woman who commits adultery sents it. It would not bother him knowing that he was responsible for tions of who was a rightful Iranian woman reads scriptures. (an issue that the Nigerian the deaths of thousands, maybe even millions, of civilian Americans I m a m a n d w h o w a s n o t Muslim community is currently like you and me. If he does have the right weapons, and he does, he appointed by God, several 'tradi was the last Imam, whom they dealing with). could do something very, very wrong. tions' within the Isma'ili arose expect to come back to restore Today, the Isma'ilis make up We need to stop Saddam before he gets the opportunity to mur that are quite interesting. much of the population of Iran, der more innocent people there or here. Although diplomacy and rea justice to the world. The Seveners, or Ishnashris, Until his return, women must Iraq and Bahrain, and there are son are always better than war, in this case neither tire possible. The believe that Hassan was the sec wear burkas as a sign of mourn strong communities in Kuwait, only way to combat Saddam is, well, combat. ond Imam and that Muhammad, ing (burkas are long garments Saudi Arabia, and Dubai. tlie Election Day, November 4: ai€SC€mt: Up dose with two Ore. Governor candidates

AARON M. SCHMAUTZ, Editor-in-Chief Versus

ERIN M. NEWBERRY, Assistant Editor TED KULONGOSKI KEVIN MANNIX JONATHAN K. RIPLEY, Democrat Republican Sports Editor Current Poll: 45% STEPHEN ROBY, WHO: The former Ore. attorney general Current Poll: 41% and WHO: Former legislator known for his right- Arts & Entertainment Editor Supreme Court justice, 61. lives in Portland after an earlier spell in Lane County. wing views on mandatory prison sentencing and ABIGAIL E. RINE, He grew up in an orphanage, served in the abortion. U.S. Marine Corps and was a truck driver and He built his political reputation in the Opinion Editor steelworker. He later .served as a labor lawyer, a Legislature, where he served a decade as a state NOELLE NORMAN, state House and Senate member, slate insurance representative and state senator, first as a Democrat and then as a Republican. Business Manager commissioner, Oregon attorney general and a stale Supreme Court justice- every branch of Over that period, he passed more legislation MELISSA LONGWELL, state government. than any other lawmaker. Copy Editor HIS GOAL: Kulongoski will focus on the state's 'inri'himself as a populist MELANIE S. MOCK, budget and job situation: Oregon's deficit is proven adept at passing tough-on-crime expected to exceed $i billion for 2003-2005 and Crescent Advisor its unemployment rate is the bigbest in the nation forced stiffened criminal sentences, NICOLE FITZHUGH, He supports a temporary income tax increase rights work and expanded victims' and more accountability for state agencies He Communications Director has also proposed doubling Department of Motor iind advocmeTp 'o^al regulations The Crescent encourages reader response and participa Vehicles fees to pay for the state's detcrioratins conserv-itivo ' for businesses. He is tion through letters to the editors. Letters should be typewrit bridges, sometbing be estimates will create 2 600 himself ten and no longer than 250 words. We will not accept unsigned jobs. ' ^ ^irlate who onno^M letters, but your name can be withheld by request. We reserve Kulongoski won bis nomination easily, with Altboiich keeping abortion legal, the right to edit for clarity and space. Send your letters to The the backing of organised labor and the tcrm-iim conservative backed away from his lied Gov. John f^itzhaber. Crescent. SUB Box E, or through Foxmail in the Crescent Deroe the gubernatorial Staff folder. these issues"es to their ""'^"'^btedly advantage. try to publicize Information by Ambika Kumar (bttp://www October 25,2002 ■goveming.com/gov7007/^ v-H02/oregon.htm) and Steve , Statesman Journal May 24.200^ Issue 3 Vol. THE CRESCENT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2002 PAGES HEALTH NEWS Battling against the odds: Health and National breast cancer awareness month

Article one in a men's health care professionals; will die from the disease. Harmony employers; colleges; and the gen ♦Men arc not immune to The flu season is two-part series eral public. breast cancer: In 2002, it's pro Startling Statistics jected that 1,500 male cases will V A L E R I E D O R S E Y be diagnosed—with 400 men ♦Excluding cancers of the upon us: Tips for Staff Writer skin and lungs, breast cancer is succumbing to the disease. the most common form of cancer ♦Everyone is at risk for students to stay breast cancer. The risk of devel ft "During 2002 an estimated in women in the United States. VAL ORTON , 1 1 205,000 new cases of breast can ♦ O n e w o m a n d i e s f r o m oping breast cancer increases Registered happy smA healthy cer are expected to occur among breast cancer every 13 minutes. with age; family history of the Nurse men and women in the United *1 out of 9 women will disease; prior treatment (for any States." National Breast Cancer Influenza, or "the flu", is a viral respiratory Illness. Twenty-five develop breast cancer in her life ailment) with radiation therapy; Healthcare Foundation time—a risk that was one out of obesity; and (in women) having to fifty million Americans are affected annually and 20.000 people Every year, the American 14 in 1960. never given birth to children or die from influenza each year. Cancer Society dedicates the * A new case of breast cancer having not delivered a child until Obviously there i.s no need to worry about deadly disease every entire month of October towards is being diagnosed every three after the age of 30. time you feel sick, but how is one to distinguish between influenza increasing the awareness of minutes. Both the cause and means and the common cold? breast cancer issues—particular ♦Breast cancer is the second for a cure of breast cancer remain Signs to tell a bad cold from the flu: The average person is more ly the importance of early detec leading cause of cancer death for undiscovered. likely to have a cold. Colds occur year-round, flu is strictly October tion and treatment. all women (after lung cancer) and However, there are some to mid-April. Colds develop gradually, flu abruptly. Most impor This imperative message is the leading overall cause of can health measures as well as specif tantly, symptoms are different. communicated via a nationwide cer death in women between the ic nutrients one can take to lessen Colds include sinus congestion, scratchy throat, cough, aches his or her chances of developing and mild fatigue, rarely a stuffy or runny nose. Flu typically causes educational campaign targeted ages of 40 and 59. severe malaise ("feeling bad"), major fever, chills, and extreme towards multiple audiences, *By the end of this year, breast cancer. including women in all age and 203,500 women will have been Please stay tuned for more fatigue. Severe headaches are common. Cold symptoms are con fined to the upper respiratory system; flu symptoms involve the entire ethnic groups; state and federal diagnosed with invasive breast information in the next edition of governments; women's and cancer; 39,600 of these women The Crescent. body. The flu is very contagious and spreads rapidly, with a two to four day incubation period. A victim is contagious for up to four days fol lowing onset of symptoms. Annual blood drive a success Vaccination, the primary method of prevention, has been shown to be 70% effective in healthy adults under age 65. It is estimated that D E S I R E E H A Y W O O D ed— roughly equivalent to 16 gal Although numerous people only 11-12% of the healthy adult population receives a flu shot, leav Staff Writer expressed concern and uneasi lons. This has the potential of ness beforehand, many found ing the majority of Americans unprotected and at risk for catching the helping 524 people. flu. Needles? Blood? A twinge of giving to be much easier and bet The volunteers were, as Come gel your flu vaccine on November 4 at the Health Fair. \\ discomfort? No big deal. ter than they had previously always, priceless. 17 volunteered am to 4 pra in the Cap and Gown Room. Call the Health iuvd Dozens of people gave of feared it would be. The overall as recruiters, and 45 people gave themselves in a very real and Counseling Center for information (x2340). experience was more pleasant of their valuable lime during the ff you think her laugh is contagious, try her cough..." touching way this October 10th. than expected, and the knowl- blood drive. Overcoming fears, Though it requires a phobias, and the like bit of courage, the act of wasn't always easy, but it giving blood is consid w a s f e a s i b l e . T h e s e ered be quite beneficial, T H A N K Y O U "active heroes" have the especially to men. potential of having saved Blood hemoglobin up to four lives through firon) levels are not to for participating in the their single act of selfless pass a certain level service. (which is lower for men The blood is used by than for women), and American Red Cross people in a number of sit giving blood may help uations. Some of these slightly reduce the Blood Drive. include babies born pre amount in the blood maturely, cancer and sur J stream, keeping it gery patients, accident beneath undesirably victims, and those with high levels. chronic illnesses, such as Iron issues sickle-cell anemia, AMANDA KEATON aside, though, it's good hemophilia, and diseases JUST A STING: Student Sarah Camp to give because it stim ulates the body to pro .u waits apprehensively as a Red Cross Without the precious t-e j duce more blood cells. gift of blood, employee prepares her arm for a needle. T h e b l o o d c e l l s l o s t these people would be unable to edge that they could possibly through donation are completely survive. In light of this, the verse have helped save lives made it replaced within 30 days, though Your choice to help give the GIFT of stating that "the life of the flesh is very worthwhile. the minimum "wait time", LIFE is greatly appreciated by many. i n t h e b l o o d " t a k e s o n a w h o l e Out of the 170 people who between donations is 56 days (for We truly hope that you will continue to new meaning. It's as if the donor attempted to give, a full 39 were precaution). is giving life! first-time donors. Despite the The next GFU blood drive will help save lives in this way. Not bad for fifteen minutes impending three-day weekend, occur in the spring semester. of lying in a lounge chair. 131 units of blood were collect- Don't miss out! J "I think that the wait was too\^ long, but once they got me into the system, it went well and they had peo I Bring Wis ad in for ple who kept me comfortable. For people who are afraid to give \j 'AntfynnrnnKteitijlw. blood, it's really not as bad as you think it's going to be. It's over before CAU moAr TO sign up for OUR 3-PtAYER LEAGUE! you know it. You should do it. " AMANDA KEATON JASON BRADLEY 3046 Portland Rd. NE JUST BLEED ME: A happy Lisa Delzer, Not vdkJ with any other offer or 00 Mondays. Senior msas-m Under 18 must have parent's permission. student, lounges while donating blood. r PAGE 4

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O R . M I K E M A G I L L DAVID KERR T |MnA jO^yNSON DR. EDWIN BRYAN BOYD Mechanical Engineering- ARMSTRONG Technical Theatre Director Art Education (Undergrad / Grad) Education: Ph.D. Mechanical Education: MA Fine Arts. Education: MA Corporate Education: MA Early Computer Science Engineering, Oklahoma State. Communication: CSU^ Los Childhood Education, Concordia Education: Ph.D. Computer University of Portland. Magill joins us from Purdue Science, University of Whales Boyd has been an adjunct at Angeles. University. University where he was head of Fox since 1999. He received his Prior to Fox, Kerr operated a Johnson has several years of (England). the Mechanical Engineering Armstrong joins us from BA from GFU in theater art and marketing communication busi teaching experience in Oregon Christian ministries, and is now ness in Vancouver, BC. and Illinois, and she is replacing department. Western Baptist College. He is His position is new. replacing David Hanson. replacing Mel Schroeder. His position is new. Jayne Sowers. Art Engineering ESL Choir Computers Education

y Dr. Otto was J Dr. Magill drawn to George w a s d r a w n t o Fox because of its George Fox West coast location University by the and close proximity distinctly Christ- to his relatives. centered mission, KR .LEY MARCHANT DR. PAUL OTTO LTJDMILA PRASLOVA and the desire to Interim Theatre Instructor Also, he is History Psychology Education: MA Theatre Arts, impressed with the Education: Ph.D. History, help develop the Education: MA & Ph.D. in CSU, Los Angeles school's diversity in Indiana University. process from University of Marchant joins us after Otto, now joining the George four-year Akron. teaching High School and acting Christian Fox University faculty, was pre Engineering pro- Ludmila comes to us from professionally. viously teaching at Dordt college Moscow Theological Seminary. " v g r a m . She is replacing Carrie Jo beliefs. ^ in Iowa. She is replacing Clarke Vincent. His position is new. Campbell (now at Grad level). Biology Social Work History Psychology Theatre

Serving God through CLIFFORD ROSENBOHM DR. TRENT SMITH LOREN WPxjy DAWN TODD Social Work Biology teaching Interim Choral Director Education: MSW, Southern Education: Ph.D. Biology, Education: MA, Eastern ESL Baptist Theological Seminary, University of South Carolina. Washington University. Education: M.Ed. Oregon State. Ph.D. in process. Smith joins us after a year as Wenz comes to George Fox Todd joins us after working Rosenbohm was a depart a visiting assistant professor at J According to V University from Salem Public as an ESL (English as a Second ment head at Cumberland Goshen College in Indiana. schools. Language) instructor in several College in Williamsburg, KY. Smith is replacing Dale Dr. Smith, God led countries. GFU is her alma His position was unfilled. Orkney. him here, and so far Johntn." mater. Todd's position is new. he has been pleased J Praslova was drawn to George Fox V by the interaction by its commitment to faculty development between students '^as well as more teaching opportunity.^ ^ and faculty ^ eorge FoxChristian University's values. boldness of its

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How should Christians regard war? Just war brings just peace Pacifism in the face of

MARKHAf.r. the first President Bush). Currnt presi Guest Faculty Writer dent George W. Bush has argued that terror and tyranny he continues to support such activities. An important element of this argu RON MOCK harder to imagine another way. Christians are indisputably called to ment is that Saddam might support a be lovers of peace. We are also called by Guest Faculty Writer And those who lose learn that they chemical, biological, or nuclear attack must be more violent next time. Only God to do justice. against America and/or other countries. I agree with George Bush. We can when some choose to suffer without Unfortunately, in this fallen He has clearly attempted to retaliation does the cycle of violence world, to keep or restore peace, no longer ignore terrorism and tyranny, develop each of these break. and to promote justice, it is The peace God kinds of weapons, hoping they go away. Tyranny any where always threatens freedom every Third, there are better options. sometimes necessary to gives US as individuals isn't\and he has used Bush once said that "no insignificant use force—including a peace we can expect from chemical where. and when tyrants ally with ter person was ever bom" and I agree. God lethal force. rorists, the risks mushroom. around the world. We don't have weapons loves our enemies. God is omnipotent, Some Christians against his People who hate us with the depth to fight to have peace, but world of passion of AI Qaida are not going to and thus can always put love into effect. conclude, based on neighbors and Just because we can't see the way Jesus' admonitions in hesitate when tyrants eventually give peace won't be reached until subjects. Tony through doesn't mean there is no way. Matthew 5 and other them weapons of mass destruction. Christ returns." Blair, Prime God always knows a way to love. passages of scripture, that M i n i s t e r o f G r e a t Nevertheless. I am a pacifist. 1 Joellen Boatright, We are ready to spend billions on they should be pacifists. Britain, has offered object to Bush's contentiousness on at least three levels. First, I object because an invasion. If I had a fraction of that This position is worthy of sophomore extensive documenta- Jesus commanded us to love our ene budget - say, $5 billion - and six respect, but many Christian' tion that he continues to months to plan, 1 could put together a thinkers have rejected it based on different mies. How can 1 deprive someone 1 develop these weapons. pretty good noiwiolervt cattvpavgrv to ervd interpretation of these texts and the sup Even if Saddam had love of their only life, given them by tyranny in Iraq and put a definitive halt not agreed to destroy his existing chemi God, condemning them to be lost eter port of other texts, such as Romans 13. to its pursuit of weapons of mass Christian thinkers who support the cal and biologi nally? destruction... and have enough left over use of force have long insisted that it may cal weapons, to make a down payment on our next only be used in rare circumstances, and that its use must be carefully regulated. campaign against tyranny in Cuba. Saudi Arabia or North Korea. In the case of wars between nations, I'd need more than they have insisted that it is only* dollars, of course. I'd need ten proper to go to war if. at a mini- \ thousand brave people, willing mum, the cause is just, it is to ignore the borders of declared by the proper authori tyrannies, accept death ty. there is a reasonable without causing it, and chance of success, it is a l o v e t h e i r e n e m i e s last resort, and the end without giving in. proportional to the Violence is means. and to forgo the development of new an expression of despair, an option only If a war is determined to be just. Judging by the example set by weapons of mass destruction, we would when we cannot really believe that Christian thinkers insist it must be fought have a right to insist that he do so. Given Jesus, sometimes love requires us to be God's power reaches every situation, or in a just manner. The major requirements his history of using such weapons, in addi ready to die for our enemies - even at that God's love of justice in war are that civilians not be tion to his willingness to attack his neigh t h e i r h a n d s - has no limits. targeted and that force should be used in a bors (over the past two decades he has but it never "Just War" sounds like an oxy Even just proportionate manner. invaded and/or launched missiles at Iran. requires us to w a r t h e o r y Obviously each of these principles Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Israel), any kill them. moron to me. Who are we to have requires explanation and defense, but for reasonable doctrine of self-defense would Second, requires on its authority to take a life? That is face that we reasons of space 1 will limit my remaining allow prospective targets to respond fighting vio comments to the proposed use of force in lence with more something reserved for Someone despair of God's proactively. far greater than us. A preemptive Iraq (readers interested in a more com Nevertheless, the just war theorist violence is inef power to love. plete treatment of just war theory should cannot endorse war against Iraq unless she fective in the strike against Iraq is like a pre "Only as a last resort" it says, consult books on the subject by Arthur is convinced that the war will have a rea long run. Some emptive strike against your broth when nothing Holmes. George Weigel, and Michael sonable chance of success and that it is the b a t t l e s h a v e er. You know that he'll do some else consistent Walzer). last resort. One possible alternative to war been won, and with love for our As a rule of thumb, defensive wars that addresses legitimate international some very vio thing to you eventually, but that e n e m i e s w o r k s . are just and offensive wars are unjust. security concerns is for Saddam to allow lent people dis still doesn't give you the right to We have Just war theorists do allow for preemptive U.N. weapons inspectors back into the patched to the never tried a $5 .strikes (if an enemy is massing on your country and grant them full access to dustbins of hi.s- lay harm on him. What kind of billion cam border and is clearly going to attack, a weapons sites. tory. But these Christian love is that?" nation docs not have to wait until the other Given what we know of Saddam, it is are short-term paign of intru Richard McNeaU freshman sive, assertive, side starts shooting to defend itselO, but imminently reasonable to conclude that he gains, with active nonvio the burden is high. Has the burden been will admit U.N. inspectors only if he fears tremendous lence. met in this case? them less than the alternative. The United long-term costs. Bill Clinton and George Bush have States and Great Britain are willing and Each victory by violence is also a Thus we have not reached the last resort, we are not ready for despair, and offered evidence that Saddam Hussein has able to provide this alternative because victory for violence in the human imag we cannot lovingly kill to make our supported conventional terrorist attacks they recognize that war is sometimes nec ination. Those who win. having built point or preempt some future danger. against America and American citizens essary to restore peace and promote jus their survival on killing others, find it (including a failed attempt to assassinate tice. PAGE 6 THE CRESCENT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2002 OPINION

"Wc have a duly as the cur "I feel that if a defenseless rent hegemony to defend the Gieoinp^e IFox Sipcaks nation reaches out to us in defenseless. I would consider need, then it is our duty as an "Can taking a life in war this a Christian duty on a per "God recognizes that there he justified? Ab.solutely. That "I think that God prefers ally to help defend thorn, but it sonal as well as national level." isn't our duty to force ourselves will never be total peace on the person put themselves in that peace over war, but because of Joshua Hunter,yun/w the evil in this world and our into their affairs." earth, and He wants us to look position, knowing that they risk Lacey Stroda. sophomore after the orphans and widows in the threat of death. Taking inno own sin, God is moved with "Iraq hasn't done anything their distress. vSoniciimes, a cent life, on the other hand, compassion to deiend thC'right yet that is a justified reason to "Taking life in war cannot careful. Just war is necessary to should not be acceptable." eous. the helpless. God is just- retaliate. By attacking, wc are defend the helpless." Robbie Bletscher. sopho He will judge all injustice. be justified unless it can be only putting our country in a shown that the desired outcome Paul Southwick,;u/i/V;r more Chris Tibbitts, sophomore more vulnerable position, of war is so excellent as to almost assuring some sort of "It seems that war will be "I do not believe God ever "To really know that a wtir make such killing negligible. If attack on us." an inevitable part of life until likes war, however, there are is just, wc need to know all the one holds, as I do, that one's Stacy Kcngh, sophomore all things are complete. We biblical ca.scs when war is justi infoimation about it. which own life and quality of life can have Old Testament evidence fied. 1 am unsure if there are basically amounts to omnis not be assumed to be more "To think war is necessary that God .sent his people to wtm cience. Thus, God is the only important that anyone else's for peace is absurd. If peaceful any modem scenarios where and blessed his people when it war is the only option. God life, war is never Just. means are attempted exhaus being who could truly call a was done by his command. 1 despises war, but sometlmc.s it war "just." Anonymous, Junior tively on both sides, war don't sec that Christ coming did has been necessary." Aaron Seymour, senior becomes an idea that is never "Attacking Iraq would lead reached." away with thai fight against Kelly Carroll, sophomore evil. We know there is the war to another war, probably- Jonathan Dodson..ye«fo/- ring in the "heavens" against "With power comes "Wc utterly deny all out nuclear. This war would fuel the powers of darkness. ward wais...for any atid under anti-Americanism in countries "God might use war to responsibility, and America has Shouldn't that include earth taken the role of the most pow- where the U.S. can help fight evil, but God would not any pretense...This is our testi use war as a solution to every also?" erJ'uI nation in the world. It is mony to the world." improve the lives of picople. Sharon Shaw, Junior our duty to defend those who George Fox, }660 Kaisa Carlson. J/m/or problem." Mentor \isoka, junior cannot defend themselves." Laura Day, sophomore Merit of war not the only issue for Christians

BRADY ROMTVEDT be given greater weight than our account as well. In the case of we are doing the right thing by and horror. Guest Writer own knowledge of right or war, this means looking at what initiating a preemptive strike A s C h r i s t i a n s c o n c e r n e d with spreading the gospel, we wrong. U.S. actions mean to others. against Iraq, but Arabs will see As Christians, we are called This aspect of Christian duty Today the United States is the United States as anything but must realize this. What is best to examine not only the legitima is often overlooked when consid viewed as the foremost Christian just. f o r t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s n e e d s t o b e cy of our actions, but their effect ering war. More often than not, nation in the world. Whether we Our witness is not merely weighed against the importance on others as well. On top of this, debate is focused on the question like it or not, that means consid what we say and do, but what of witnessing to others. Perhaps the Lord calls us to consider how o f w h e t h e r w a r i s a l l o w e d f o r ering how Muslims and other o t h e r s h e a r a n d p e r c e i v e . by refusing to harm others we others perceive our actions. A followers of Christ. Though I non-Christians will react to the Though we may believe that will lose economic prosperity, well-known example is the apos believe determining this is very Iraqi/U.S. conflict. Justice may through war we exemplify the personal freedoms, or our lives. tle Paul's teachings on Christian important, our considerations be thought to be universal, but in justice of God, this proves true But consider what we might gain consumption of meat sacrificed must not stop there. We are practicality it is not. Just ask an only to those who share our idea if we. like Christ, lay down our to idols. We are taught that the instructed to take the world's Iraqi their opinion about our con of justice. For those who dis lives so that others may know spiritual lives of others need to perception of our views into cept of justice. We may believe agree, war speaks only of terror salvation. The Soapbox BEN WEINERT you're in this condition. What ASC President do you do? Where do you go? There is nowhere on campu.s Ballots, booths, and buf w h e r e f o o d i s s e r v e d a f t e r 7 foons... I love election time. pm, and there is only so much ABIGAIL RINE It's time to get real. Politicians change their posi ramen you can handle in one Opinion Editor tions like the changing of the week. 1 want you to know wc seasons. One minute they sup licar your cries. get and still expect people to see the latest Christian CDs, books, T h i s s u m m e r , h o m e i n Christianity as a love-centerod port one side of a subject and Currently there is a discus and house decor has become Wyoming, 1 found myself sub the next minute, usually after sion between ASC, Student (not self-centered) religion? We more important than who we are. jected to boredom quite frequent should have bumper stickers that the opinion polls come in, they Life, and Bon Appetit on the Instead of going out of our ly. One^day I meandered into proclaim: "Christians are just as change their views to support feasibility of opening up the way to love our neighbor, we the other side. Bruin Den in the evenings dur Hastings, a book and music store, crappy as everybody else." and suddenly found myself in a wave at them from the driveway The only consistent item Better yet. let's give up try ing the week. brand new section - completely and call it good. Instead of loving they ever seem to all agree on We are excited about the ing to witness with the rear-ends God with abandon, we go to consisting of Christian media. of our cars and start being real. is change. They all cry for possibility and are interested in It was exciting at first, see Christian fads distract us church every Sunday, buy the change. Well folks, I agree. seeing how many students are Christian merchandise and call it Let's change some things. It ing so many rows of Bibles, trom thepoint. Why do so many supportive of such an opportu good. has been recently brought to devotionals, and several racks of people feel a need to make nity. This would provide a con Christian CDs. But after five The money-changers should our attention that a phenome venient location where food Chnstianity "cool" and "hip"? minutes I was so nauseated I had not be our reason to be in the non has been occurring around could be procured without hav to run back to the "worldly" Prayer of Jabez temple. Christianity should be 9 pm every evening. ing to travel to the local fast hina ly - an answer is found for aisles. There is a low rumbling food strip. Let us know if you something within us. guiding our It was the bumper sticker comfort-loving America, Now across campus that has some are interested in having the c mgmg to Jabez. wc can ration: actions — not sitting on a shelf that set me off. The curly baby- what of a resemblance to that ahze being self-absorbed waiting to be bought. Bruin Den open at night. blue lettering, bordered by little of a stomach growling. Yes, Also, the FoxHole will be I admit, the Prayer of Jabez Don't hide behind posses angel halos that read; Chosen you all know what I'm talking opening soon to provide for all has some merit, but the over- sions or perceptions. Live out the about. It's that 9 pm hunger Girls! tnidi, and embrace it in others. your campus coffee cravings. I doubt even John Calvin whclmihg success of the Jabez that we have all experienced in Be on the lookout for a grand Pain is pan of being a Christian. would have been imprcs.sed - paraphernalia in America is due our college careers. Late to our materialism. opening. and certainly not anyone who Screwing up is part of being a enough that Bon Appetit is Stay tuned for other addi Whether we admit it or not Christian. Loving other people is closed, and yet still too early to drove by and happened to read the core. tional changes to come. And, that sentiment stuck to the go to bed and sleep it off. as always, your comments and So rip off that bumper stick- You can't study when bumper. si" you are hiding behind and let opinions are welcome. How .self-righteous can we inglhedysfunctionahem™; your heart hang out. ^hat s how people see Jesu; the crescent - FRIDAY. OCTOBER 25, 2002 PAGE? A&E Rebecca St. James fills Bauman with praises ■lOSHIlA nnrii^p Her soprano voice Guesi Writer "N. He seemed surprised at the and high energy were an warm reception he, as a Texan, Saturday, October 19 2002 excellent set-up for the received in Oregon (He was next band. Fusebox, the Newbcrg, OR was invaded by a obviously unaware of the stun troupe oi traveling troubadours surprise of the conccil, ning review his music had From as far away as Australia and and a name that you are received in the previous edition Irom as foreign as Texas, this sure to hear more in the of the Cre.scent). parade of passionate invaders near future. Their bass- Tomlin let the crowd know driven drum-rock style of converged on Bauman very quickly that he was not Auditorium, with raucous music worship got the crowd going to settle for a "clappy" and strange accents. They came jumping, waving, and audience. He wanted shouting, proclaiming their desire to screaming. screaming, and generally ram "Worship God." This is an up-and- bunctious praising of God. The Worship God" invasion coming band with good And just when the audience was headlined by Rebecca St music, good voices, and thought that they were too tired James, a passionate Australian, the charisma to reach the to worship any longer, Rebecca and a veteran on the Christian next level in Christian St. James returned to close the music circuit. Her pounding music. show. Starting with the peaceful St. James closed the beats, soulful worship, and worship of "God, you are my melodic voice energized the sell first half of the concert, God," working into a house- out crowd. showing off her talents jumping rendition of "God!" and and energy. She sang She was in such high ending with "Awesome God," demand, a matinee show was worship favorites and St. James left the audience over some of her own hits, added after the evening concert flowing with praise for their sold out. Even though it was leaving the audience in a God. added less than two weeks before .standing awe of God. As The choreographed lights, the concert, the matinee audience the show entered its inter smooth transitions, and busy nearly filled Bauman as well. mission, the crowd was projector screens with words to left wanting nothing . The show opened with St. worship songs on them, showed James' mentoree, a 17 year-old more than for the show to KRISTIN BARLOWE off the organization and precision Aussie girl named Charmaine. start up again. PRAISING WITH PASSION: Touring with Chris of the invasion. The attack was Her set was short, but was an The second half opened rr. i- l i ci swift and effective, leaving the excellent preview of the stardom with Chris Tomlin, a popular Rebeccah St. James encouraged real worship in blood of Jesus on everyone that is sure to come. worship leader from Texas. Bauman OH the 19th during her "Worship God" concert. involved.

Letter to the Editor C o n c e r t s t o c h e c k o u t : To the Arts tfe Entertainment Editor: a fairly strong argument against that when Who's playing where and when? Paul says. "Finally brothers, whatever is Dear Editor, HEATHER ROBBTNS true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, Portland and the surrounding areas £ire whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, what Staff Writer growing as a musical venue. 1 am writing you this letter in response ever is admirable- if anything is excellent See a favorite old .school band, or to your recent anicle entitled "Shut up and or praiseworthy- think about such things." Getting tired of your humdrum music? Are you on the verge of destroy expand your musical taste and check out Li.sten. Musical preference: listen on your To me that seems to suggest that it ing all of your roommates Rich Mullins local artists at the Underground and the own accord." matters what you're filling your mind CD's? Coffee Cottage. Here is a taste of the with. Allhough 1 think I understand the gen Then it's time to break out of musi concerts coming up in the next couple I'm also reminded of Romans 12:2 eral thought behind its sentiments. I feel cal purgatory and shake it up live. months; that there are major points within it that "Do not conform any longer to the pattern must be addressed. This is by no means a of this world, but be transformed by the 10/28/02: Slavesacre (Christian Hard Core Rock) at Meow Meow (527 S.E. renewing of your mind." response of bitterness or condemnation to Pine Street, 503-230-2111) in Portland; 9 pm (doors open at 8:30). its writer, but merely one of concern. So, in other words, although we have 11 /06/02: Ben Folds (Piano rock) at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland: 8 pm. First, this article states that the band f r e e d o m i n C h r i s t . H e h a s c a l l e d u s t o 11/09/02: No Doubt w/ Garbage (Angry girl rock). Rose Garden, Portland: 8 pm. P.O.D.. by using its "hard rap style" and something greater than what Marilyn 11/15/02: Switchfoot (Alternative Christian) at Bauman Auditorium at 7:30 pm! "hinting" at Christian morals, is "doing a Manson and Kom have to offer. In the first article you were chal 11/30/02: Thrive- It's All in the Word Tour: Newsboys w/ ZOEgirl (Christian pop) great job of meeting today's youth where at the .Salem Armory in (you gue.ssed it) Salem at 7 pm. lenged to follow Shakespciure's 'To thine they're at." 12/02/02: Beck at Arlcne Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland. own self be true." But now I would chal My question is this: what arc they 12/07/02: Bebo Norman (Acoustic rock) at the Aladdin Tlieater in Portland at 8 pm. lenge you to ask yourself this: What is my meeting today's youth with? With only a 12/31/02: John Reuben w/ Kutless (rap and rock) at Sunset Presbyterian Church in hint of good morals, who will meet the purpose as one called to bear the name of Christ?" ^ P o r t l a n d Savior? What is their agenda? 12/31/02: Sonic Flood (Praise rock) at Western Bible College in Salem. Second, in the sixth paragraph it men- Remcmber""Everything is permissi ble, but not everything is beneficial. lions Marilyn Manson's music, and how And at the Coffe Cottage: the profanity and vulgarity in it should be Everything is permissible, but not every no big deal to a mature audience; mtiking thing is constructive." 1 Corinthians 10:23. the argument lliat it should be okay for October 25: Summer Schar, singer/songwriter 8-lOpm In His Love, Christians to listen to it. October 26: Ben Wilkinson, passionately acoustic 8-10pm However, 1 think that Phil. 4:8 makes Bethany Bellows

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Chemical Service pages THE CRESCENT - FRIDAY OCTOBER 25, 2002 A&E Shut up and Listen: Choir: Not just for Lets start over: My mission music majors anymore statement and response to n F S I R F. E H AY W O O D eye. Correct posture, color of tone, vol ume, pitch, and rhythm are among the STEPHEN ROBY confused students. Guest Writer things he emphasizes. A & E E d i t o r Music. It's something everyone Needless to say, the work accom enjoys, but not everyone can produce. plished this year is enormous, which This past week I received a letter 1 asked Ryan why he continued to listen to Just ask any member of Concert Choir. means Masterpeace is going to be a fab from one of my readers. As you may have this artist after that matter had come to the Much more goes into singing than open ulous show! Make sure you save the date read, it makes mention to the fact that they surface. ing up your mouth and producing a and pay the price. It will be well worth it. disagreed with my opinion concerning Ryan went on to enlighten mc to the sound. Is it easy? Not Marilyn Manson, among other things. fact that when you buy music, it in no way always. Is it worth it? Needless to say, I did not think that means that you support the lifc.style ol" the Definitely. this would come up. This column is. in no artist who produced the music. It simply Not convinced? way. a place for mc to force anyone to means that you like the music enough to accept my opinions as truth. own the CD. This is what Ryan was refer Sample the smorgasbord of groups through listening or My goal is to bring up facts and ideas ring to when he made the comment that I that will cause the reader to think about quoted in the previous issue. participating in them ...Take Bel Canto, for what they believe, not what I believe. 1 To conclude. I wish to commend the don't even agree with many of the com George Fox community for being instance. It's the only all- ments I made in my music column (i.e. involved with this newspaper and the girl vocal group - and Marilyn Manson is okay). I merely issues that it brings to light. I would there isn't any all-guy thought that tho.sc comments would be the encourage anyone who believes they have group to balance them out! mo.st thought provoking. something significantly profound to write They sing a variety of So, first of all. I apologize for any one of the editors regarding their thoughts. styles of music and are misunderstandings, and I assure my read Granted, not all letters to the editor directed by John Bowman. ers that I am not speaking on God's behalf will be printed, but it is a very bad situa John Bowman also in what I write, only mine. tion when the voice of a community (the d i r e c t s t h e - C h a m b e r Second of all. ! am glad to hear that editorial staff of a newspaper representing what 1 wrote caused enough thought to Singers, a mixed-voice that community) does not participate in an ensemble of approximately earn a letter. equal dialogue with that community. 25 men and women, which is a bit larger Think choirs are all classical? Well, Lastly, I would encourage anyone to This is the reason that both I and my this year than usual. Want to sing tons of write me if they believe they have a better you shouldn't be thinking "classical" colleagues encourage reader involvement. beautiful classical music? Can't go way of looking at a situation or if they Write an editor if you disagree and have when you think of Concert Choir. believe I have done wrong. wrong here. But despite that, keep this in mind: something to add, or if you agree and you Oh, and make sure you check out On another matter, I wish to clarify have a word of encouragement. DaySpring will also be performing. Concert Choir's all-new sound! We have something 1 made mention of in the previ Happy reading to any who continue to Nobody (that means even you) will want ous column. I quoted Ryan Blanchard as been blessed with the presence of a very open to page eight. Look forward to the to miss this group of eight vocalists, talented director with many credentials - saying: "Some things just aren't worth next issue; we'll be talking about whether especially with the all-new addition of a Loren Wenz. being moral about." it is right or wrong to do things on stage or rhythm section! Think DaySpring to the Without its proper context, this com camera that you would consider wrong Challenging, yet fun, Wenz urges nth degree... with a new sound and a ment seems anything but tme. However, individual choir (and DaySpring) mem otherwise. Talk amongst yourselves. n e w l o o k t o b o o t ! when the statement was made he and I bers to listen carefully to those around Regardless of your musical prefer were talking about buying CD's from a "Come with me by yourselves to a them and do what is necessary to blend, musical artist who, in the past, had partic ences or musicality. you're in for a deli quiet place and get some rest." if possible. He often does this with a cious experience this year. Enjoy! ipated in anything but godly activity. Mark 6:31 smile on his face and a twinkle in his

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Po.stsea.son Postsea.son Divisional Playoff: def. N.Y. Yankees 3-1 vs Divisonal Series: def. Atlanta Braves 3-2 ALCS: def. Minnesota Twins 4-1 N'LCS: def. St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 SAN FRANCISCO Manager: Mike Scoscia Manager: Dusty Baker GIANTS "Oldtimers" lead Giants into the World Series Kent's injury served as a dis The San Francisco cooled off for the rest of the first season, and finished the season .300 in the series with two traction to the team when it start half of the season. Rich Aurillia with a record of 95-66. Bonds homers and six RBIs, includins Giants look to win ed die season. Another distraction missed two weeks because of and the Giants would have to the eventual game-winning home World Scries for first was the fact that Kent, manager surgery to remove bone spurs in face the N.L. East champion run in Game 4. Santiago won the Dusty Baker and general manag his elbow. Atlanta Braves in the Divisional time in San Francisco N L C S M V P. er Brian Sabean were all in the Bonds, starting right fielder series. The Giants pitching was the true final years of their respective Reggie Sanders, and starting cen The Giants beat the Braves lONATHAN RIPLEY .story of the series, allowing only contracts. ter fielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo all in the series, 3-2. The media 11 runs in the Giants four victo The organization temporarily Sports Editor went down with hamstring focus was once again on Barry ries. Coming into the 2002 sea side-stepped this distraction by injuries around the same time. Bonds, not the team. Jason Schmidt proved him son, a lot of the focus on the San publicly stating that no contract The Giants managed to stay Bonds' hisior)' in October self to be a number one starter, Francisco Giants was centered on negotiations would begin until competitive in one of the hardest was not exactly .sparkling. In his going 7 2/3 innings in the first after the season. divisions in baseball, the one man- Barry Bonds. previous postseason appearances game, allowing only one run and Not much attention was National League West. How would Mr. Bonds fol he had a .196 batting average and setting the tone for the series. low up his 2001 season, in which payed to the Giants as a team and The defending champion only one home run. The Giants bullpen, which what they could do if they came he broke the single-season home Arizona Diamondbacks and the Barry hit .294 with three had the second lowest ERA in the run record (73), the single-season together. over-achieving Los Angeles homere in the series, and the bot National League, came through wdks record (177). and the sin Despite these distractions, Dodgers were the Giants' main tom of the Giant lineup continued when needed also. gle-season slugging percentage the Giants got off to a hot start, competition out West. to swing tlie bats well against the The World Series will call record (.863)? Barry responded, winning their first six games It was a three-team race Braves. San Francisco home for the first hitting .370 and becoming the behind a hot start by Livan throughout the entire season, The Giants then played the time since 1989, and the first with all three teams holding on to oldest player to win his first bat Heniandez, notorious for pitch St. Louis Cardinals in the N.L. time it will see Pacific Bell Park. first place for a significant stretch ting title at the age of 38. ing poorly in April and great in Championship series. The man The 1989 Series was the Some of the focus was also September. Livan started the sea during some point of the season. ager of the Cardinals, Tony infamous earthquake series, in The Diamondbacks separat on Jeff Kent, who injured his son by going 4-0. LaRussa, said that his pitchers which the Loma Prieta earth The rest of his season would ed themselves from the competi would approach Bonds as if he quake, which measured 7.1 on right wrist just before spring be an upliiil battle for Livan, tion in late August, and the were any other power hitter that the Richter scale, put a damper training. Kent said that he injured Giants and Dodgers were left to however, as his 12-16 record for they faced during the year. on baseball. it when he fell out of his truck fight it out for the National Bonds finished with ten while washing it, but reports later the season will attest. Tlie team last won the World The whole season seemed to League Wild Card. walks in the five games played, Series in 1954 when they were surfaced that he had injured it be an uphill battle for the Giants. The Giants clinched the wild and Benito Santiago stepped up the New York Giants, but have while recklessly riding his motor card during the last week of the After their hot start, the Giants his game at the plate. Santiago hit never won it in San Francisco. cycle. issue 3 Vol. C.XIX October THE CRESCENT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2002 PA G E 1 0 SPORTS George Fox takes out Paget Sound in 4 games was now. "We are confident...! The Lady Bruins The fifth and deciding game All of the teams in the con petitive league," she acknowl went back and forth between ference—even those making edges. "On any given night any hope we can do it in three," she knock the Loggers out teams, finally going to the Lutes their dwelling in the cellar—want thing could happen." said. But having the great leader Heading into the match, the of their three-way tie after several service aces. nothing less than to remain com- Bostic kept the ship of five seniors Lady Bruins were tied with the in the NWC competitive juices to take charge of Loggers and Pacific Lutheran for each match, Frank second place in the Northwest P A T R I C K W I L L I S flowing through the o b s e r v e s t h a t t h e Conference behind league-lead Staff Wri ter weekend match, put ting up eye-popping team is "always ing Whitworth College. confident." The Lady Bruins couldn't do Despite recent setbacks, the stats with 34 digs and it in three, but they were able to Lady Bruins volleyball team is 16 kills. Despite recent optimistic about the future. In fact, four spurts of unfortu pull out a victory in four sets. nate luck, this The Bruins took it to the Loggers Taking control of the Oct. B r u i n s fi n i s h e d t h e 9th mid-week clash against game with at least 20 refined group of 30-27,21-30,30-19,30-21. Nicole Bostic led the Bruins L e w i s & C l a r k f r o m t h e fi r s t digs, combining for a student-athletes touch, the Bruins cleaned up in a stellar defensive out k n o w s t h a t t h e i r with 17 kills, Langmade ended hurry, wiping away the Pioneers' put of 143 digs in the time will come- up with 16, and Brandy Mailer and Shelly Schultens had 12 hopes in three straight games match. along with the each. Mindi Cotner passed out 51 (30-19.30-10,31-29). The loss dropped virtue of patience. Nicole Bostic (Jr.) led the t h e B r u i n s r e c o r d t o assists. Bostic led the defense charge on all accounts, notching 13-4 overall, 5-3 in Fellow senior with 26 digs, followed by Mailer 12 kills and 12 digs in the match. NWC, positioned in a Brandy Mailer sup with 18, Cotner 14, and Ashley Co-captain Mindi Cotner (Sr.) tie for third place p o r t s t h e h i g h Glisson 11. The Bruins moved put her setting skills on display behind Whitworth expectations of the their record to 15-4 overall. 7-3 yet again, racking up 24 assists in and Puget Sound. team, as she has in NWC, while the Loggers only two games of action. A f t e r t a k i n g d e t e c t e d f r o m t h e dropped to 15-6 overall, 6-4 in Coming into weekend action another highly attain beginning that this NWC. against the tenacious Pacific able victory in stride. team has a "great With the win, the Lady Lutheran Lutes on Oct. 12th, the Coach Grant under- VICKIE HAWKINS chance to make the Bruins knocked the Loggers into GFU squad suffered an early set scored the ^ mentality nicOLE BOSTIC SPIKES THE BALL FOR A playoffs." fourth and gained a measure of back, losing the opening game, that the Bruins contin To make the revenge for an earlier five-set POINT AGAINST THE PUGET SOUND LOGGERS. 30-27, in a hair-raiser. ually possess, stating, playolfs, the Lady loss to the UPS in Tacoma. "We don't want anything that is Bruins would have to beat The Lady Bruins fired back, petitive. This could perhaps UPCOMING MATCHES however, reclaiming momentum, in the past to negatively impact mean pulling off a major upset some of the teams that are as well as the match lead, win our future action." and winning the games that with or ahead of them in the A Sat., Oct. 26 vs. Linfieid ning the next two games, 30-24 Although the agony of should be lost, or simply making standings. The Bruins played and 30-21. defeat can diminish the flame of strides in hopes for better success one of those teams, Puget H Wed., Oct 30 vs. Willamette Regaining their composure, intensity for some, it appears to next season. Sound, on October 19, PLU offered up a challenge in be only a minor prick in the Senior Angie Frank knows Senior Brandy Mailer, A Fri.. Nov. 1 vs. Whitman striking back to win the fourth armor of the resilient George Fox this, having three years of experi- while preparing for the match, game, 30-24. lineup. enc to draw from. "It is a com noted that the time to step up

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— SPORTS Kemp, the emerging Mike Back to basics for Bruin Men Miller and McGrady. Orlando will have a veritable plethora of offensive weapon,s, and have a Head Coach Manfed senior Jesse Johnson and put it After a 6-1 loss to Northwest just over the goal line. Conference leading Linfield, the good chance to represent the Tschan changes up Eastern Conference come June. The team has decided to mix Men's soccer team is 3-9-1 over Mike Miller is being formations hoping to up its formations and go back to all and 2-6-1 in the NWC, posi find a spark for team a more plain, cookie cutter, 4-4-2 ■ lONATHAN RIPLEY encouraged to shoot more and be tioning themselves in a three way more aggressive, which is bad formation. tie for sixth place. Unfortunately Sports Editor news for the rest of the East. CORYTVlAMny]V|^ "Regardless of the fact this for the Bruins, it doesn't appear Miller with a healthy Hill, Staff Writer might be less attractive soccer to that they will be making the play and McGrady, will give the the eye, I want the guys to really offs in 2002. NBA As the soccer season begins start working on their game and Magic three players who can to inch closer and closer to an Linfield outshot the Bruins build up the confidence neces- 33-7 in the game, including 20-2 play the three positions and be end, one thing's for sure. It has on the floor at the same time. sary to compete in the future,' in the first half. Nick Chapman been an uphill battle rifeF^ The only teams that could scored for the Bruins in the 2003 with struggles. r 83rd minute. legitimately challenge Doc and "We've definitely had " Well, we're here nearing the his gang in the EST are New They will in fact get an some trouble finishing out end of October once again, lopportunity to provide some Jersey Net.s and the recently games due to our lack of of the players that haven't which brings us upon a new relocated "Bourbon Street depth and defense at NBA .sea.son. Yellow Jackets got much of a chance to play limes," said freshman Ben Ithis year with some very This .season will begin with That's right, the former Eichenberger. more questions than an.swers. Charlotte Hornets are now resid |valuable experience that "But we're expecting Can the Lakers four-peat? Will ing in the city of .sin. are looking to improve for the second should start to get them I ' ■ - Grant Hill ever be healthy? Can to make it deep into the playoffs half of the season and ready for the future. "A lot of the guys that the Kings make a charge in the for the first time since "Zo"and come out a better team at came in and didn't expect playoffs, not just the regular sea " G r a n d m a m a " w o r e t h e the end of the year." son? How will Michael Jordan much playing time have turquoise and white. The team held off a handle coming off the bench? improved," said Tschan. Sporting, quite possibly, the strong Willamette team Who the heck will come out of most talented roster one tlirough "They should definitely winning 1-0, despite being the East? Who will win the twelve, the New Orleams Iget a taste of what it's like to out-shot 26-7. Junior Ron AMANDA KEATON pj^y college level. It LeBron James lottery? Hornets have a legitimate shot at Besser and freshman Bryce EXPERIENCE: Leadership from expcri- ^ As for a Laker four-peat, all winning the East. Baron Davis is Warren combined . for the players like senior Nick Chapman will soccer team " signs point to yes. The Lakers, proving himself to be a superstar shutout for the Bruins. help the Bruins for the rest of the season. 2002 season even without Shaq for the first in the NBA. and their surplus of Besser was injured late thus far, has been one that has couple of months, looks to be the proficient big men will only help in the first half and Warren held team to beat once again in the said head coach Manfred Tschan. been full of ups and downs. It is them in a Center-challenged off the Bearcat offense to keep NBA. The Lakers have realized Eastern Conference. "We just need to change it up not too much of a stretch, howev the shutout intact. the opportunity that has been put The greatest player to ever a bit and go back to the basics," er, to expect this team to learn before them, and look to take lace up his own brand of kicks Freshman Mark Frykholm said sophomore Andrew Paine. from their struggles and end the netted the game-winner for the "And beyond that, we're just season on a positive note. advantage of that opportunity. coming off the bench? I never Four championships in a row, Bruins. With a little less than tem going to have to keep on working Their experiences will only thought 1 would see the day. minutes reamaining in the first at becoming a better team and see make them a stronger team in the Guys like Kobe, Derek Michael Jordan has relegat Fiser. Rick Fox, even Shaq, have ed himself to the bench because half, Frykholm took a pass from what happens." near future. all shed pounds and the team, of his ailing knees, and will not Why does Tiger Woods have to e.xcept for Shaq's big toe, is com start for the first time in his RAMBLIN6S have an opinion on Augusta's ing into the season healthier than career. membership standards... David they have since 2000. With no The additions of Jerry CJ. RIPLEY Eckstein— your grandmother's substantial losses and renewed Stackhouse. Bryon Ru.ssei and Staff Writer favorite player... Is it a rule that health, the NBA needs to look Larry Hughes are also rea.sons . . . W h o i s t h e b e t t e r c o u s i n - Samuel L. Jackson has to be in out for the the Zen masters team why MJ has decided to come o Tr a c y M c G r a d y o r Vi n c c every movie... 2003 Eastern in 2003. the bench this year. Carter?... Can anybody guard ConferenceChampions-- The Sacramento Kings, or Time has yet to tell how he Shawn Kemp?... Is there any Charlotte Hornets... The head "Queens" as Shaq called them, will adapt to this change, but if thing better than March coach of the 2003 Florida will look to make a run at the the team is winning, he will most Madness... It looks like Barry OatorS'-SteveSpurrier... first championship since 1951, likely stick to his coach/reserve Bonds got over his October ill Possible NBA retirement class of when they were the Rochester forward role. ness... Ncne... Is there a worse 2003: Jordan, Pippen, Malone, Coming next Royals. The additions of players As for the LeBron James franchise in professional sports Stockton, Robinson... Will like Keon Clark and Damon lotto, the frontrunncrs look to be ISSUE" than the NFL's Cincinnati everybody just leave Bill Jones along with the continued the Cleveland Cavaiien; and the Bengals?..-Where does Bill Buckner alone already... Terell A P R E V I E W O F development of Gerald Wallace Denver Nuggets. The Lairell Russell put his llth champi Owens' sharpie in the sock was and Hedo Turkoglu make the Spreeweel-less NY Knicks comic genius... Nene... Who will T H E U P C O M I N G Kings the biggest threat to de might also be looking to make a onship ring?... Mark Cuban, the throne the Lake-show. NBA's George Steinbrenner... the Yankess sign now?... Tyrone 2002-2003 charge. In the end, it's all up to Wiliingham; winner... Lou Grant Hill looks to be the ping pong balls. Bill Walsh—offensive genius... SEASON FOR Ncne... Exactly how many griz Piniella a Devil Ray? They .still healthy for the first time since he The 2003 NBA sea.son looks was in Detroit. If, by chance. to be entertaining, and hopefully zlies are there in Memphis?... wouldn't win... Can the Tar T H E P o r t l a n d Hill is healthy, when combined NCAA Men'.s Basketball Player Heels bounce back?... many of the questions will be Trailblazers with the addition of Shawn answered before too Ions. of the the Year 20()3-Hollis Year 2003-Hollis Price... Muybyner "Nene" Price... Hikirio... iviuyuy"^' ....cu...... , I Lady Bruins looking for first win this weekend in the thick of tiie sca.son. A a-halfa-half minute minute span, span, takins taking the the stretchedstretched their their nnhpoti^n unbeaten <;trp;>k streak to to ThoThe i oHu Lady RmJno Bruins are improv A more condensed rematch with 8lh ranked lead for good. The Lady Bruins seven games with the win, while ing dramatically and seem to be defense could help the Willamette in the Bearcats home didn't get off a shot in the half, the Lady Bruins dropped to 0-11. on the road to future success. field came first, on October 19. getting outshot 28-0. Some of the defensive "One very bright spot is that Lady Bruins as the The Lady Bruins played the Willamette stayed unbeaten schemes that worked for the Lady we have two very outstanding season progresses Bearcats extremely tough in the in the Northwest Conference, Bruins will most likely be used center mids. boasted coach ROBBIE BI FTSCHER first half, going into halftime taking their overall record to 12- for the rest of the season. Hetherington. with a 0-0 tie. 1. "We learned our lesson "Opposing coaches have Staff Writer Willamette outshot the Lady The Lady Bruins hosted the against Linfield," says head commented on the fact that they • Linfield Wildcats next on A .set of ups and downs tran Bruins ll-l in thchalf, but Lady coach Hctherington. "We played were very difficult to contain. sitions the George Fox women s Bruin keeper and Northwest October 20. A "tough game" in with a more condensed defense And to be honest with you, I soccer team to tJic conclusion of Conference leader in saves, Cori coach Andy Hetherington's and played more compact. haven't seen two better mids in yet another week. Wulf. wouldn't let anything by. words. "We also closed down the the league." A series of toughly fougbt In the second hail, however, The potent Wildcat offense outsides, and forced them The Lady Bruins will host matches with the addition of scored three goals before Brooke (Willamette) to come down the Pacific Lutheran on October 26 the Bearcats came out with a chip middle. That frustrated them all increased offensive production on their collective shoulder. They Pitner scored for the Lady Bruins and Puget Sound on October 27 have encouraged the Lady Bruins scored three goals in a seven-and- in the 78th minute. Linfield afternoon." in two important NWC games.

Issue 3 Vol. CXIX October 25.2002 PA G E 1 2 THE CRESCENT - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2002 CAMPUS NEWS > ASC Student Activities: V Harvest Party (Tilikum Retreat Center) Calendar of Events 8 to 10 pm O c t o b e r 2 8 t o 2 9 : November 1 to 2: Comedy Sportz (Klages) 9 pm ^ Woolman Forum Holiday Bazaar October 30 to 31; {Cap & Gown November 1 to 2,6 to 9: Room; 9 am) Musical "Godspell" November 8 to 9: {Wood-Mar; 7:30 pm) Bruin Preview What: ASC Harvest Party November 1 to 3: N o v e m b e r 1 8 t o 2 2 : with games, pumpkin deco Family Weekend Cultural Celebration rating, s'mores and hot dog roasting, worship, and more! {Various events) Week When: Saturday, Oct. 26 / M u s i c E v e n t s \ 8 to 10 pm N o v e m b e r 1 : Upcoming Where: Fawver Center at Wind Ensemble (Bauman; 6 pm) Intramurals: Tilikum (drive yourself) N o v e m b e r 1 4 : 3 on 3 B-ball, Cost: FREE!!! Students in Recital {Bauman; 4:15 pm) Wallyball, N o v e m b e r 1 9 : Raquetball \ Chehalem Symphony (Bauman; 7:30 pm) Bon Appetit: Meal plan cost decided by administration

continued from page I Although continuous dining said. An increase in hours would main services," Lawrence said. wisely by writing menus that students can come into the dining increase costs of staffing and These are board, which involves reflect the seasonality and prefer room as often as they like, those food, leading to higher board fees students on the meal plan; the ence of foods. on the other two plans can only for students. Bruin Den, for which students The section of tuition desig only receives money for the enter a set number of times per "We are currently working and faculty must pay; and catered n a t e d a s " b o a r d " d e t e r m i n e s o u r times we swipe? Not true, said week. Lawrence said that if with Student Life and ASC to re Lawrence. meals, which are billed to the ability to eat meals in the cafete ria. T w o r e a s o n s e x i s t f o r t h e everyone was allowed unlimited open the Bruin Den from 8 p.m. department sponsoring the meal. card swipe system: maintaining entry or if they could take food to 11 p.m. for those students who "The only thing students are Full board (continuous din out to hungry friends, the cost of an accurate count of the number get evening cravings," he said. charged for is what goes on in the ing) is $1337.50 each semester, the meal plans would increase for of students eating for staffing, "We are going to be trying it on a dining hall," he said. 14 meals a week cost $1195 each everyone. trial basis, and if it is financially Lawrence said that he also semester, and seven meals a purchasing, and planning purpos Can the board program stay es, and keeping track of meals for supported by the students, we places great importance on being week cost $812.50 each semester. will make it permanent." sensitive to the cost of food and Meals are offered to students students on the 14 and seven flex open 24 hours? "That is up to the meal plans. university to decide," Lawrence "Bon Appetit provides three supplies, using students' money 214 days of the year.

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