isnssisaoewtr fire Wilson’s sailsabove water, gious illnessprompted admittance. tion hasimprovedsincehis Wednesday's update,hiscondi- ment there. According to and iscurrentlyreceivingtreat- Hospital ofMuncieonMonday the bacterialinfection. Steve Oberg contractedacaseof p.m. afterZondervanlibrarian Friday, Sept.26from1p.m.to7 tis immunizationclinictoday, H Meningitis vaccines strongly encouraged Saget andtheU-boatcompeted. Cardboard Boat,theU.S.S.Bob the shorefirst. last halfoftheheatandreached Isabelle rowedbackwardsforthe Though competitionwasfierce, while SACbegantosink. Isabelle werefightingtowin Isabelle's Rage. Gabe, SAC Attack, and first heatcontainedboatsnamed judged andplacedintoheats. The device by11:45 a.m. instructed tomakeaflotation an X-actoknife. They were of plastic,arollducttapeand they receivedcardboard,asheet a.m. When theyenteredtherace, building theirboatsasearly10 event forthecampus. online anddecidedtomodifythe about countryclubregattas They discoveredinformation events tobegintheschoolyear. and SACweresearchingfornew began fouryearsagowhenICC boat raceat Taylor Lake. represented anintensecardboard Venice. OnSaturday, Sept.20,it T Taylor's cardboardboatregatta In thenextheat Wilson's Sexy As theracebegan,Gabeand At thattime,theboatswere The discoveryoftheconta- Oberg wastakentoBall described gondolaracesin he word"regatta"originally B On Saturday, teamsbegan holding abacterialmeningi- aakonsen HealthCenteris Y B C S S Y T RYSTAL TAFF TAFF J OE S EPTEMBER AYLOR D W W ARLING RITER RITER P Echo OLLOCK the 26, 2003-V Sigma Beta. The thirdheatended judges mistakenlydisqualified Racer committedafoulbutthe Sigma Beta. Racer, PondScum,and boats: theBrownStreak, Rollie was designedaftera Viking ship. boat's creators.Herteam'sboat said Emily Wilson, oneofthe but justtomesswiththeothers," was safe. make suretheparticipant guards doveintothewaterto of therequiredlifejackets,life- though thepassengerworeone middle oftherace,andeven the Roho'screators. spent!" said Andy Huett,oneof bins, ducttapeandtwo-by-fours. not beenforthepiratesofRoho. they wouldhavewon,ifithad the Saget'screwclaimedthat not abletofinishtherace.Later, set Sagetonfire,andwas long, torch-likestick,Rohoalso from theBrotherhood.Usinga istered floatmannedbymen from theU.S.S.Roho,anunreg- delayed bywaterballoonssent The othertwoboatswere though itheldthreepassengers. droplets; twocommonwaysare this diseaseisbyspreadofwater ty toeachother. The transferof dents wholiveincloseproximi- ly seriousthreattocollegestu- the fluseason,posesanespecial- meningitis, whichpeaksduring bly atrisk. 100 colleagueswhowerepossi- Center successfullyimmunized Systems andHaakonsenHealth through Oberg. MaximHealth been exposedtomeningitis Zondervan staff thatmayhave on Tuesday, Sept.23totreatall conduct animmunizationclinic University healthofficials to "We're reallynotinthistowin, Wilson's wonthesecondheat. Roho wasmadeoutofrecycle The U-boatoverturnedinthe The thirdheatcontainedfour Wilson's startedstrong,even After theracebegan,Rollie "It wasthebest$25ever The contagiousnatureof U NIVERSITY OLUME 91, N tificates. The BrownStreak and receivedIvanhoe'sgiftcer- Isabelle's Ragewonthirdplace winners wereannounced. Beta's disqualification. apologize fortherulingofSigma the shorefirst. when theBrownStreak reached The pirates addedexcitement andintriguetoaspecialday atthelake. Cardboard BoatRegatta. theSAC/ICC BobSaget onSaturday duringthesecondheatof Roho pirates setfire toU.S.S. Program Coordinator, Sara Health Systems Wellness is susceptible,"saidMaxim or isinclosequarterswithothers Center. nizations offered bytheHealth dents totakepartintheimmu- Health Association, advisesstu- ments bythe American College concordance withmanystate- housing setting.Kennedy, in spread quicklyinacommon due tothedisease'sability risk tocollegestudentsismostly Kennedy explainedtheincreased orally ornasally. The judgeswantedtopublicly "Anybody thatgoestocollege At theendofthirdheat, University PhysicianJohn O . 5 who gracedthefrontoftheir to Virgin Mary Tower, thedoll Harle. They dedicatedtheir win Wilson, MeredithSiwyand Val for freegasoline. teams receivedgiftcertificates won thisyear'sregatta.Both Wilson's SexyCardboardBoat received secondplaceand is fatal." we knowaboutthisdiseaseandit Hughes. "We immunizebecause of Wellness andHealth,Maxine there isdemand,"saidDirector effects. nied bypermanentphysical health problemsoftenaccompa- It maypossiblyleadtoserious tion ofthebrainandspinalcord. or viralandcancauseinflamma- infection canbeeitherbacterial important." of preventativemeasuresis Wilson. "Taking fulladvantage Many otheruniversitieshave "We don'timmunizebecause The ladiesof Wilson's were The causeofameningitis hit theslopesinMichigan Features: hierarchy Taylor challenges Ramsland Opinions: Taylor students movies favorite Neville recall Lizzy and A&E: risk ofinfection. cal immunizationsandavoidany is totakeadvantageofthepracti- the bestadvicethattheycangive service andmoreinformationbut for. The healthcenterprovides toms thatstudentsshouldwatch respiration areallpossiblesymp- increased temperature,pulse,or and vomiting,disorientation, irritability, restlessness, nausea dents. remains optionalfor Taylor stu- said Hughes.Currently, theshot by requiringtheimmunization, preventing meningitisoutbreaks taken morethoroughmeasuresin Commons employee. Upland residentandDining boats," saidBryan Adams, into thewaterincardboard the event. place withasimilardesign. regatta lastyearandwonthird boat. The girlsparticipatedin the "You peoplearecrazygetting Severe headache,stiff neck, Onlookers wereamusedby Photo by MattWissman NEWS SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 PAGE 2 Phurst to sit for charity

BY AARON SHAPIRO The money earned from the McKevitt. "All you have to Steve Morley. "Good ankle support, good STAFF WRITER $3 entry fee will be split do is sit on your butt." The motivation to win friends, and diet coke," between the Compassion Phurst West PA Erik comes in the form of a Sit-a- McKevitt said. hose heading to dinner children sponsored by Wolgemuth agreed with Thon winner T-shirt, along "This is going to take a lot T may want to walk by Wengatz and Olson Halls. McKevitt. "If we're going to with boasting rights. Ideally, of courage, determination Wengatz to check out the first The only rule for the Sit-a- sit around, we might as well Danielson hopes more than and a good attitude to win," annual Phurst West Sit-a- Thon is that participants must sit around for charity, baby!" 50 people from the two wings Nathaniel Clark said with Thon, an event where partici- remain sitting cross-legged The Sit-a-Thon began as an will join the event, which a smile. pants sit for charity. without their hands touching idea for a funny event, but would bring in at least $150 Regardless of who wins or The men of Phurst West and the ground. As soon as their Phurst West decided they to split between the how many participate, their sister wing, First West hands touch or they stretch could have fun and do a good Compassion children. Danielson is confident it will Olson, will sit down outside their legs they are elimi- deed at the same time, "We're doing it for our be a worthwhile event. Wengatz tonight at 5:30. nated. Talking and taunting Danielson said. Compassion kids and for the "Whether we have 5 people The event will last until between contestants is "This is just another exam- glory of a Sit-a-Thon join or 50, we're still raising there's only one person left strongly encouraged. ple of Phurst West guys T-shirt," Danielson said. "But some money for kids who sitting, according to Phil "It's an easy way to give showing they care about oth- mostly for the kids." need it," Danielson said. "So Danielson, creator of the back to the world," said ers beyond themselves," said Some participants have it's not going to be a failure event. Olson participant Erin Wengatz Hall Director planned strategies. no matter what happens." Faculty take game to court

BY MEGAN ELDER ed from Taylor, and current Taylor student, Brad Yordy. NEWS EDITOR "Basically, they needed an extra person," said Yordy. tudents aren't the only ones As PA for Third East Wengatz, Ssweating on the intramural Yordy is technically a Taylor circuit. Faculty and staff of all staff member. ages meet at least once a week to Professor Jim Spiegel founded battle it out in Odle's two rac- the league four years ago. quetball courts as members of an "I started it after noticing that, intramural league. like myself, many of my col- "We have 20 male players this leagues played racquetball," he fall, divided equally between two said. "The league gives us the leagues - Advanced and Not-So- opportunity to exercise, get bet- Advanced," said Robert ter acquainted with other on-and- Benjamin, this year's league off campus individuals and have coordinator. "Most of the play- a good time." Photo by Matt Wissman ers are employees. Three are Through the years, participa- spouses of employees, one is a tion rose and fell. friend of an employee, and one is Reference librarian Roger Tin Man Triathlon tests a [Taylor] student. The oldest Phillips said, "There have been player is 63 and the youngest times when there were enough is 20." players for an A, B and C league, athletes’ perseverance During 10-week seasons in the but this year there are just two." fall and spring, players schedule Top: Approximately 30 Last spring, library circulation weekly matches at their men dive into Taylor manager Marsha Becker organ- own convenience. At the end lake last Saturday for ized a women's league of eight of each season, players SAC’s Tin Man players. No women are playing compete in a seeded, single- Triathlon. Both men and this season. elimination tournament. women competed in the While student intramurals "Many of us were playing reg- challenge which consist- include football, soccer, volley- ularly before the league, but the ed of swimming, biking ball, basketball, and softball, rac- league formalizes what we had and running. quetball is the only faculty been doing," said Professor Dan league sport. Hammond. "[It also] allows Right: Senior Toby "For most other sports, faculty you to play a greater variety Siefert (left) and junior just play in student intramural of individuals." Brian O’Neill come to a leagues, as I did for years until These individuals include an photo finish for fifth and my second kid was born," said IWU student, a teacher from sixth places. Spiegel. "I traded one recreation Photo by Matt Wissman Blackford County who graduat- Photo by Matt Wissman for another." FEATURES SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 PAGE 3 Broho hits the slopes in September

From there we marched to the TU men beach - building a giant jump upon which we took our relate sandboard ... and did high-flying, acrobatic arrays of flips, rolls weekend and other fun enjoyable things," excursion at Aronson said. The highlight of the trip varied Warren Dunes among each member. "Watching Brennen, time and time again, face plant into BY EMILY WILSON the sand off the jumps was STAFF WRITER the most enjoyable experience," Enarson said. ive guys from Third Contradicting reports emerge Samuel Morris Hall (i.e. F as to how good these Brotherhood) spent a "weekend sandboarders are. Mancinelli getaway," in Warren Dunes said no one fell, and when asked State Park, Mich. who the best sandboarder was, The group consisted of he simply responded, "I'd say freshman Chad Meyer, we're all pretty professional." sophomore Matt Mancinelli, Even so, the guys have a large junior Brennen Milan and collection of pictures that can seniors Zach Steever, Dan only be called "biffing it" shots. Enarson and Scott Aronson. Meyer and Mancinelli were the Leaving last Friday evening Photos courtesy of Chad Meyer only two with the advantage in a Mazda 626 and a Le Sabre, of experience, but the others Top: Senior Scott Aronson has a brief moment of airborne glory during his first trip sandboarding. the group drove three-hour to Aronson and four other TU men performed stunts off a hand-constructed three foot jump. The Broho seemed to jump right in - or right reach their campsite. men not only sandboarded but camped out in a state park. off - the three-foot-high jump the "We had a huge, rip-roaring guys constructed out of electrical fire and ate lots of Ramen Left: Junior Brennan Milam, wire bolt ends and sand. also a first-time sandboard- noodles and the next morning According to the men, a crowd er, attempts to flip off the woke up with a spirit of of around 50 stood at the ramp at Warren Dunes energy and freedom in our top of the dune and watched State Park, Mich. Around bones," Aronson said. as they performed their fifty stood at the top of the The five men slept in dune watching them sandboarding stunts, sleeping bags in a tent. A small perform their stunts, “Most of the people were like, camping stove cooked their according to the men. ‘Whoa, who are these guys,’” meals and provided a source Mancinelli said the crowd Mancinelli said. of heat. was impressed by their fly- With only one three-year-old ing stunts in the air. “The camping experience snowboard, the guys took turns made me feel very rustic and going off the jump and doing manly,” Enarson said. tricks before landing and We had a huge, rip- climbing back up the dune. The board eventually cracked and roaring fire and ate lots had to be retired. of Ramen noodles and Steever summed up the week- end adventure. the next morning woke "It was a lot of fun just to get up with a spirit of away from the dorm and hang energy and freedom in out with five of the guys and just have some fun away from our bones. Taylor," he said. Meyer said sandboarding would continue to be a UPLAND STOP & GO Scott Aronson yearly ritual. 10% Food Discounts 280 N. Main St. Earn $1,000 - $2,000 for your Student Group Upland, IN 46989 in just 3 hours! for Taylor Students with ID! College fundraising made Simple, Safe and Free. 765-998-7060 Food discounts include: Multiple fundraising options available. No carwashes. No raffles. Just success! Fundraising dates are filling quickly. Get with the programs that work! Š Chicken Dinners Š Tenderloin Dinners Š Chicken Tender Dinners Š Buffet Style Pizza Š Liver Dinners Š Great Ice Tea Your Trusted Source for College Fundraising.

888-923-3238 • www.campusfundraiser.com For your convenience, call ahead at 765-998-7060 OPINIONS SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 PAGE 4 “The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided.” -Casey Stengel TU admin ignores students We've all heard the complaints tration cares more about perpetu- ing the students, and has gotten BY JASON RAMSLAND this summer, the administration seems to have decided that what about not having ESPN, and I'm ating the status quo than it cares away with it for so long, is GUEST COLUMNIST the students want isn't all that honestly pretty sick of hearing about responding to the students. because Taylor students seem to t's time important and can wait a couple them, but it's just another perfect As my final example, consider believe that we're not supposed I for some- years. I'm not all that bothered example of how the administra- the revision to the LTC that just to get mad and that we're sup- one to speak that I can't dance at weddings, tion ignores the students. Some recently happened. My freshman posed to accept the decisions that frankly. I am but what does bother me is the of the men in Wengatz created a year, the LTC said that students are handed down to us. We are pretty frustrat- developing pattern of the admin- proposal to get ESPN put back and faculty must attend chapel, trained to be docile, and that's ed with the istration ignoring the students. on Taylor's cable, and had even and cannot miss more than three what we've become. Sure, we'll administra- Don't get me wrong, it's not found the fund- chapels per complain about it to each other, tion here at that I don't like the people in the ing to pay for semester. but no action is ever taken. As Taylor, and the following are just administration. I haven't met it. Sure, it costs When students want Some of the students, we have the right to be a couple of reasons why. anyone who works for Taylor a little bit of change, it is shot down students got mad when the administration Most of us got a letter this that I don't like. But as a body, extra money, time and time again. upset because ignores us, and sometimes we summer explaining that the danc- the administration at Taylor but after the they were have the responsibility to ing policy would not be changed, seems to ignore the students. gracious tuition expected to get mad. because the administration has You all might remember that hikes that I've seen over my last abide by this rule, but many fac- Don't mistake me for a bitter decided that they want to review there were several proposals for three years at Taylor, that should- ulty members were very clearly student with a bad attitude who is the entire Life Together extending open house hours that n't be a problem. not abiding by the rule. So to trying to ruffle some feathers. Covenant starting sometime circulated last year. The Student With an extra $1,000 in tuition cover their hind parts, the admin- I'm not trying to make any within the next couple of years. Senate passed a proposal to a year, the administration should istration changed the LTC to give unnecessary trouble, but the There were several students that extend them, and eventually the be able to afford the extra $3 per it enough ambiguity so that the administration has pretty clearly worked very hard to put together TSO Executive Cabinet passed a room to hook up ESPN. But faculty members who didn't "dropped the ball" on these a proposal to change the dancing modified proposal, and sent it to even when the Wengatz men attend chapel weren't breaking counts and others. I'm tired of policy and spent long hours with the administration. offered to pay for it, they the LTC. talking about it at dinner or while the administration talking about Theoretically, this new policy were ignored. Lesson learned: the adminis- walking back from class. it and persuading them. The pro- should have gone into effect this As far as I understand, Taylor's tration will take action when it is I've seen the way things work. posal had wide popular support year, and open house hours community is supposed to exist convenient and beneficial for Things need to change, and from the student body, and should have been extended. for the benefit of the students. If them. When students want they're not going to change until passed the Student Senate, which Again, the student body and the this is indeed true, then the change, it is shot down time and somebody speaks up. What is it represents the students all student government were administration needs to pay more time again. going to take for the administra- across campus. ignored by the administration, attention to what the students The reason that the adminis- tion to start responding to But when everyone was away this time without explanation. want. It seems like the adminis- tration can get away with ignor- students? Transform mind and live with purpose it, you're reminiscing the night to be pitied." Ayn Rand writes, "Man can random, associational connec- BY TOMMY GRIMM before graduation about your This is an incredible indict- focus his mind to a full, active, tions it might happen to make." STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT Probe group and your roommate ment for many of us. Paul is purposefully directed awareness Don't spend your whole year in freshman year. If you don't fol- assuming in this argument that of reality, or he can defocus it a daze of reaction to stimulus of s the first low Paul's exhortation to "look the life lived for Christ should and let himself drift in a semi- the moment. Rather, focus your Awave of carefully how you walk…mak- hinge so much upon the future conscious daze, merely reacting mind on things above, "not exams ing the most of the time," you'll reality and reward of the resur- to any chance stimulus of the [being] conformed to this world, descends leave school with a degree and rection that the same life immediate moment, at the mercy but…transformed by the renew- upon us, I possibly a stellar resume, but deserves the utmost pity if such of his undirected sensory-per- ing of your mind." Live with hope you're you'll have no fruit born through things are not true. If only we ceptual mechanism and of any intent and purpose. beginning to God's work in your life. My could be such a people, a people find your prayer for all of us this year is whose life is founded upon eter- niche, feeling a sense of that we would tirelessly labor at nity, rather than the finite. Letters to the Editor belonging. Though in the first becoming a pitiable people. Make the most of this year. Letters to the Editor must be received by 6 p.m. on Wednesday couple weeks of the semester In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul is in Set goals for yourself and push and be 425 words or less in order to be published in the com- time can seem to move slowly, it the process of answering the on to achieve the ultimate prize, ing Friday’s issue. Letters should include daytime telephone only gains momentum as the Corinthians' doubts concerning remembering that it is God who weeks go on, so much so that the verity of any sort of resurrec- is at work within you. Find true and signature. You can write us off-campus at: The Echo, you're dumbstruck once you tion from the dead. In verse 19, fellowship with friends, and Taylor University, 236 W. Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989- reach home after finals week and Paul assumes, for the sake of his honor God with your scholarship 1001. On-campus at: The Echo, Rupp Communications realize that you're one semester argument, that there is no such in and outside of the classroom. Building, or via e-mail: [email protected]. closer to graduating. resurrection, he says, "If we have Begin becoming the person you The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necessarily rep- The same is true about your hoped in Christ in this life only, want to be. resent The Echo or its staff or Taylor University. Taylor career: before you know we are of all men most In The Virtue of Selfishness, OPINIONS SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 PAGE 5 “Wisdom outweighs any wealth.” -Sophocles

Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor Lack of respect? Stop the Entrust legalistic view of chapel our lives to God t was a major debate in decid- Testament money changer's Pharisees, you hypocrites! You Contemplating whether or not Iing whether it was even commercialization of God's tem- clean the outside of the cup and it is moral to wear hats in chapel ast fall I headed to the worthwhile to respond to last ple. There is a slight similarity dish, but inside they are full of brings unnecessary attention to L Indianapolis airport with a week's feeble editorial about apparent in these two situations. greed and self-indulgence. Blind dated ceremonial laws when, in group of people young enough to respect in chapel. What was Both of these instances take Pharisee! First clean the inside of reality, we should all just be wor- be my kids. As I got into the van, reached is that even the most place in a place of worship. the cup and dish, and then the shipping God. I noticed a radar detector promi- legalistic, self-righteous thoughts Beyond this point, I see no outside also will be clean." When the worship leaders nently displayed on the dash- that are published here need to other ties between these two situ- I really enjoy this analogy to begin to lead chapel attendants in board. Believing that such a be challenged. ations and feel that this scriptural the cup and dish and feel that it song, do you not hear the device was illegal, I timidly First of all, the chapter and reference was taken entirely out can be contrasted with the spiri- melodies of a worshipful chorus? asked, "Is that a fuzz buster?" verse of Matthew that Jackson of context. It takes much stretch- tual anatomy of believers. When When the chapel speaker stands "Yes," came the response. quoted, Matthew 11:14, is not ing of the imagination to view God looks at us, He sees the behind the microphone, is it not "Are those legal?" what I found upon inspection of these two situations as heart. Romans 10:10 says that "it hushed in anticipation as the stu- "No." his research. This scripture con- like terms. is with the heart that you believe dents wait for them to share their Being precautious and a back- tains no reference to Jesus' clear- A deeper issue that I find in and are justified." Godly wisdom. These are the seat driver, I placed myself in ing of the temple. That scripture this article's content is the Judging people on their matters that concern us as mem- direct view of the speedometer. is found in Matthew 21:13. author's finger-pointing appearance in chapel is an exter- bers of this University serious About the fourth time the radar My next concern on "Respect approach to addressing his nal observation when we should about glorifying God through our device sounded, I managed to in chapel lacking at Taylor" is the Christian peers. Pharisaic accu- be focusing on glorifying God. chapel service. meekly ask, "If the fuzz buster is relation of the intended scripture sations flourish in the body of Maybe some students at Taylor I encourage readers to not be beeping, doesn't that mean you to the situation being addressed. this work and focus on superfi- grew up in a family or church distracted by shallow motives should slow down?" Jackson tries to present a parallel cial matters. that believed in honoring the but make this their first priority. "No," came the response. "It between Taylor students' conduct Matthew 23:25-26 says, "Woe interior of the church building as just means you should be more and dress in chapel and the New to you, teachers of the law and strictly sacred. By Joe Darling careful. You can still go with the flow of the traffic.” Isn't that just like what we Letter to the Editor Christians do? God has given us a conscience that supposedly helps us detect right from wrong, with His word in our hearts serv- Basketball practices beat out Five ing as our own personal fuzz busters. Often we hear the beeps but Iron Frenzy continue with the flow, thinking that as long as no one else gets lashback to last spring. be changed. Although the depart- appointment. Cheek was expect- the athletic department. I under- caught, we won't either. Living F Christian ska band Five Iron ment offered the gym to be used ing at least 1,000 people at the stand that their responsibility is on the edge, we often learn to Frenzy releases the dates of their Oct. 11, the tour was already concert. Granted, many of those to Taylor's athletic teams. And totally block out the warning farewell tour, the end of an booked in Ohio. After several attending would be Taylor stu- yes, the concert was booked beeps and move closer and clos- extremely successful eight-year more correspondences to no dents along with other area col- before the gym was cleared for er to a speed that has definite stint. IFC Concert Coordinator avail, Cheek had to cancel Five lege students, but what an evan- its use. I question, though, the repercussions, ranging from a Jared Cheek contacts the band Iron Frenzy's date with Taylor. gelistic outreach it could have perspective from which issues high-priced traffic ticket to and has Taylor penciled in on the I recently heard about this. My been to the youth in the area! like this are being approached. potential physical harm. tour for Oct. 8. first reaction was anger. The I have no doubt that many Is one missed basketball practice Why have a fuzz buster if we Cheek emailed the athletic concert was canceled because of punk-rock fans in area high a month before the season more choose to go with the flow? department in late June, request- basketball practice?! I couldn't schools would have flocked to important than what could have Why make the investment if we ing permission for Odle gym to believe that one month before the this concert. What a cool oppor- been a wide-scale evangelistic ignore the warning signs? be used for the concert that night. basketball teams' first games, tunity for Christian youth in the outreach to area youth? Should Perhaps it's time we learn to Rediger Auditorium was not an their two, two-hour practices area to bring their non-believing we be placing more weight on not only invest in His word but to option because Oct. 8 is were too important to be moved friends to a fun concert with a things that will have short-term listen carefully and proceed with Airband rehearsal. or even canceled for what could good message; a message that effects or on things that could caution in life, entrusting our The response Cheek received possibly be a life-changing event could possibly have culminated have an eternal impact? very souls to the ultimate law- was not quite what he expected. for some youth in the area. in others placing their trust in I hope it is with this eternal maker and the one who has wis- Basketball practices would be After talking to members of the Christ as their Savior. Sadly, mindset that we as a university dom and foresight to nag at us taking place from 4:30-8:30, he athletic department, though, my though, this will not be the case. view events in the future. with warning beeps. was told, obstacles that could not feelings of anger changed to dis- It is not my intention to bash By Andrew Slate By Donna Downs A&E SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 PAGE 6 “No drug is so powerful as the drug of self. No rut in the mind is so deep as the one that says I am the world, the world belongs to me, all people are characters in my play. There is no addiction so powerful as self-addiction.” -Donald Miller, from “Blue Like Jazz” Taylor music Take it to Ohio, with Over The Rhine department BY LIZ BOLTZ others. This is possibly the most kicks off this A&E CRITIC cliché-free CD I have ever heard. Every song could be the subject inford Detweiler and Karin of a review, and listing just the weekend LBergquist seem to finally be highlights is hard. "B.P.D," deal- comfortable in their own skin. ing with the experiences of BY NEVILLE G. KISER The duo's latest release, two- Bergquist's mother being in an A &EEDITOR disc Ohio, is as beautiful as it is assisted living facility, is an ambitious, and has surpassed amazing opener. "What I'll ne of the things I love most 1996's Good Dog Bad Dog as Remember Most" is just the lat- Oabout Taylor is the variety Over the Rhine's greatest album est example of Detweiler's of events offered to students to date. Those of us who have incredible lyrical ability. when it comes to the Arts. Once listened to Ohio seem to have The happiest (and most sensu- again, the Taylor music depart- one common goal: get others to al) song is "Show Me," which is ment has exceeded my expecta- hear it, too. followed by a studio version of tions and is offering numerous It’s as if Bergquist and the live favorite, "Jesus in New events for students to experience Detweiler feel they are finally Orleans." "Ohio," the title track, and enjoy this Fall. home. Her voice, commonly is a chance for Bergquist to shine For the first big event, the described as haunting and chill- while telling a wonderful story Taylor music department will ing, is suddenly the warmest about adolescence. present cellist Peter Rejto, who thing I have ever heard. While "Lifelong Fling" is the type of will perform tonight in the focusing on the experience of song that makes this album live Photo courtesy of overtherhine.com Recital Hall at 8. growing up and living in the up to (and maybe surpass) Good Over The Rhine’s latest 2-disc CD release Ohio is a wonderful Rejto, a 1972 winner of the Midwest, listening to Ohio will Dog Bad Dog. With lyrics by album and now available in stores. International Young Concert make you feel at home, no matter Detweiler but sung by Bergquist, abuse in "She." say, "Yeah, you might like that. Artist award, currently teaches at where you are from. "Fling" is lyrically superb and "How Long Have You Been Maybe you should listen to it." Oberlin College Conservatory of Surprising to both the makers just a little erotic. Stoned?" is a vengeful number, Such a recommendation of Ohio Music. He has performed and listeners of Ohio are the "Changes Come" would have and the other songs on the sec- would make me sound half- throughout North and South number of explicit references to been a perfect end to any CD, but ond CD get in your head and hearted. Instead, I will go out on America, Europe and Southeast faith after years of vaguely Over the Rhine just could not make you want to hit the repeat a limb and say that you will like Asia. Rejto’s expertise in the addressing the issue. The stand to end it there. Disc two button and listen to it for hours. Ohio, and you must check it out. cello world is due in large part to album’s 21 songs cover all areas starts with the prayerful plea of Lots of CDs are worth listening If you don't, you're missing his father Gabor Rejto, the inter- of life, including love, death, sex, "Long Lost Brother," and fol- to, and in reviewing them to something that could easily earn nationally acclaimed cellist. abuse, faith, goodbyes, war and lows up with a story of domestic friends and family, I will often a place on your top five list. Also this weekend, the Taylor music department will present the White Linen Chamber Concert, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ‘Jazz’ discusses God’s improvisational love Saturday in the Recital Hall. less 12-step process. Donald the experiences of many people. from his home church] I wanted Hosted by the Taylor Sounds, Miller’s evocative and brilliantly At first glance, Miller’s cre- to audit classes at Reed they this distinct concert is not just for funny soul-shaker book Blue ative way of writing from a per- looked at me as if I wanted to students who enjoy classical Like Jazz, is an exception to this sonal perspective may seem too date Satan,” Miller writes. Not a music but for those who claim to generalization and one of the simple. You often feel as if you surprising response for a place be lovers of any kind of music. best books released in 2003. are reading a journal and because named by the Princeton Review With so many students and fac- Donald Miller, a 31-year-old of this, many people will dismiss as the college where students are ulty working together to create nationally renowned Christian the book as being shallow in most likely to ignore God. the art of music in unique ways, speaker from Portland, Ore. and thought and in reason. The difficulty of a mission field this concert should definitely author of Prayer and the Art of However, this is not the case at like this one is enough to fright- prove to be a success. Volkswagen Maintenance, is not all. Miller’s approach is refresh- en any Christian, but thankfully, Looking ahead to the future, your stereotypical writer. ing primarily because of his sim- Miller refuses to believe that the the music department will also Photo courtesy of amazon.com By telling stories from his clos- ple, yet honest way of telling life students of Reed College are feature concerts including the Donald Miller’s book “Blue Like est friends and describing his how he sees it. He never claims beyond God’s reach. Taylor Chorale and other various Jazz” is a rare treat. own personal faith journey, to have all the answers and Rather than giving more of the Taylor musical ensembles. Miller paints a revitalizing pic- would probably admit to having book away, I only need to say So get out of your dorm room BY NEVILLE G. KISER ture of what it truly means to be few answers at all. that Blue Like Jazz is not for peo- and hear some great music for a A & E EDITOR in love with Jesus. What Miller does do is a bit ple who wish to live an ordinary change. The likeliness of you ncountering God is a mind- Without using a formula of radical. By centering his experi- life. It will challenge your self- being offered these kinds of Eblowing experience but answers, Blue Like Jazz accom- ences around Reed College, ego, sharpen your thoughts about opportunities so frequently in often difficult to put into words. plishes a great deal. It doesn’t located in Portland, Oregon, God and ignite your passion for a your post-Taylor future is very Most of the time, Christian book- reduce God to just a feeling or Miller begins a ministry on the meaningful and love-filled rela- slim. So take advantage of these stores feed us the do-it-yourself confine Him to the pages of the campus of an evangelically tionship with Jesus. If it doesn’t, events and give time to reflect on Christianity idea that turns faith Bible. Instead, it shows Jesus’ shunned school. then perhaps you are the one God’s wonderful gift of music. into a planned, shallow and faith- redeeming act of love through “When I told them [people wanting to date Satan. You’ll thank me in heaven. A&E SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 PAGE 7 “It is terrifying to realize that we can prove almost anything we want to prove if we take fragments of the Bible out of context.” -Madeleine L’Engle Film flashback: two rarely seen treasures BY NEVILLE G. KISER BY LIZ BOLTZ The fantasy tales involve regu- A & E EDITOR A & E CRITIC larly changing characters who represent whoever is in Devon's ince there were no films that life at the time. Everyone moves f all the movies I rented particularly caught our atten- in a cycle from being the good S over the summer, one stands tion this past weekend, Lizzy and O guys to the bad guys, then back out as the most interesting and I decided to do a piece on two to the good guys again. memorable: Lawn Dogs. truly great movies that have When Trent does something to Barely anyone saw Lawn Dogs, undoubtedly rarely been seen, become the bad guy, everything the 1997 film starring Matchstick but deserve to be recommended. falls apart, and it all adds up to a Men's Sam Rockwell, Agent My pick is the sensual, beauti- rather surprising ending. Cody Banks’ Angie Harmon, and ful, heartbreaking, breathtaking The elements of fantasy and The O.C.'s Mischa Barton, but and mesmerizing 1999 Canadian reality in this story are intriguing more people should have. film, The Red Violin. - I loved the mixture of Devon's The film follows the socially This past summer, while in storytelling and the plot. While awkward 10-year-old Devon Chicago visiting my brother for a she may be a bit unrealistic, her (Barton) after she and her over- weekend, I had the chance to see character was very fun to watch. Photo courtesy of imdb.com achieving parents move into a The Red Violin for the very first Lawn Dogs is a sweet movie. gated community in Kentucky. time. I had heard few people talk Charles Morritz (Samuel L. Jackson) plays a man who will do any- The friendship between the two thing for a priceless, legendary instrument in The Red Violin. Instead of hanging around with about the movie and knew very physically and emotionally kids her own age, she begins to little about it. we are missing when we try to mystery. For the majority of us, scarred people who find peace in follow lawn care worker Trent I did remember it grabbing a work our way into His loving movies have dumbed us into a an unexpected relationship made (Rockwell) around. Golden Globe nomination for arms by what we do? state of dullness. me cry more than once, and I'm Trent's not an ignorant guy and best foreign film and winning the I’m not one that tries to find We crave entertainment that’s not what anyone would call a recognizes the potential miscon- Academy Award for best original the “spiritual side” to every sin- missing a brain and because of “movie crier.” ceptions about a rich little girl score that year, but aside from gle movie I watch, but it’s hard this, we’ve missed movies like If you like Sam Rockwell, hanging out with a dirt poor 25- that, nothing really ever made when a powerful movie seems to The Red Violin. you're going to love this charac- year-old guy who lives in a trail- me want to see this movie. be full of such symbolism. While the film is definitely not ter of his. If you like The O.C., it er in the woods, but Devon gets Thanks to a recommendation Nonetheless, the film is a mag- for everyone, it will be a gem for will be interesting for you to see the better of him. from a close friend, we decided nificent tale of passion and I the professed imperfect, who Mischa Barton in a role as a As he reluctantly becomes to rent it and see what all the lit- wonder why I never saw it when truly believe in the transforming child. And if you like unusual, friends with her, they make the tle fuss was about. it first came out in theaters. power of music. beautiful movies, it's hard to decision to keep their knowledge When the movie ended, we all The more I ask myself that imagine you not liking Lawn of one another a secret. sat in silence, almost fearful of question when it comes to films, NEVILLICIOUS’ Dogs. I am willing to guess it's Life goes well for a while - saying anything that would per- the less surprised I am at the GRADE: A still on the shelf at Blockbuster, their friendship is comprised haps ruin our immediate answer. Movies like this aren’t waiting to be rented by someone mostly of fishing, dancing, response, both mentally and taken seriously because we, as a ***Rated R for thematic ele- who will be pleasantly surprised telling stories, and visiting his emotionally. Something about culture, are below them. We’ve ments, some sexuality and brief by this unexpected film gem. parents - but Devon's imagina- the movie stood out as grand, lost the richness and wonder and nudity. tion eventually gets them into unique and very mysterious. LIZZY’S GRADE: A- trouble. Throughout the movie, The film is the story of a per- The mission of The Echo is to fairly and she tells aloud stories of a little fect violin and people desiring to without bias represent the views of The Echo diverse voices on Taylor University’s girl and an evil witch that lives in ***Rated R for sexuality, nudity, get their greedy hands on it. campus and to be a vehicle of accurate the woods. violence and language. Now, that may sound like a sim- and pertinent information to the stu- dent body, faculty and staff. The Echo ple story, but The Red Violin is OE RESSMAN J C also aims to be a forum that fosters anything but ordinary. It weaves Co-editor healthy discussion about relevant issues, through generations, crosses WESLEY ENGLISH acting as a catalyst for change on our over oceans, transforms a variety Co-editor campus. of people, and in the end, it MEGAN ELDER The Echo has been published weekly touches the strings of the soul in News Editor since 1915, except for January term, exam week and school holidays, and is a a way that few films have the LORIA UDAITE G P member of the Associated Collegiate power to do. Features Editor Press and the Indiana Collegiate Press Along with this theme of obses- ANDERS HELQUIST Association. sion with perfection, the story Opinions Editor The Echo is printed by the Fairmount portrays different people’s lives JUSTIN POTTS News-Sun in Fairmount, Indiana. and the struggles they have Sports Editor Offices are located in the Rupp Communication Arts Building. endured alongside this cursed, NEVILLE KISER yet beautiful instrument. Arts & Entertainment Editor All letters, questions or comments may Interestingly enough, there are EMILY KIEFER be addressed to: moments when the movie seems Copy Editor The Echo to hint at a kind of Christological MATTHEW WISSMAN 236 W. Reade Ave. symbolism. Is the inability to Photographer Upland, IN 46989-1001 (765) 998-5359 play such a perfect instrument DONNA DOWNS Photo courtesy of imdb.com [email protected] related to the human being’s Faculty Adviser Trent (Sam Rockwell) and Devon (Mischa Barton) share an unlike- inability of always do-ing and Copyright © Taylor University 2003 ly friendship in the 1997 film Lawn Dogs. never be-ing? Isn’t it God’s love SPORTS SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 PAGE 8 “The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.” -Steve Young

W. soccer Iowa Wesleyan Preview gaining Wilt Talk Each week, football coach momentum Steve Wilt will give insight on BY JUSTIN POTTS the weekend’s matchup. This SPORTS EDITOR week is Iowa Wesleyan. ven after a three-game skid, e’re a Ethe Taylor women's soccer Wteam team isn't ready to throw in the that’s defi- towel just yet. The team put nitely on the together back-to-back strong edge. We performances this week, beating have lost Hanover College 6-0 and two games Huntington College 2-1. where if you Against Hanover, Taylor scored change three or four plays, we early and often. Just 14 minutes win those games. We’re ready into the game, Gina Haglund to jump into the win column. found the back of the net to give We have to keep our focus the Lady Trojans an early 1-0 forward and just take it one lead. Thirteen minutes later, game at a time. We can’t dwell Haglund scored her second goal on what has happened. of the game on an assist from Iowa Wesleyan is a danger- Amanda Harsy. Carly Cerak ous team. They are 0-2, we are rounded out the first half scoring 0-3. One of us is going to get a just a few minutes later, heading win this weekend. They use a a Harsy cross into the goal to put variety of formations so you the Lady Trojans up 3-0 heading never really know what to into the half. expect. They like to spread the The second half was much of field and are a very pass- the same, as Haglund completed oriented team. a hat trick with her third goal of Photo by Matt Wissman Their quarterback is a good the game on an assist from Taryn Eitmontas spikes home the winning point in Tuesday’s dominating three-game win over one and he loves to throw the Jessica Hammond. Cerak added Huntington College. Taylor has won six straight matches heading into this weekend. football. Their running back is her second of the game and averaging over 100 yards per Nicole Rivera scored one of her game. They have a lot of talent own. Alyson Daughtridge added Pure Domination at the skill positions. an assist for the Lady Trojans. Pure Domination They like to use the pass to Taylor's dominating perform- BY JUSTIN POTTS Diehm each had seven. over and pulled away. set up the run but we have had ance provided a 31-10 shot dif- SPORTS EDITOR Standout freshman Linsey The statistics were almost success against them in ference and an 8-1 corner kick Taatjes had 17 kills in 25 even, as Amony and Taatjes each the past. advantage. ominance has quickly chances, while Malinsky had recorded 11 kills, while Their defense looks to cre- Tuesday afternoon, the team Dbecome a theme for the eight and Amony seven. Malinksky added 10. Malinksy ate a lot of pressure and carried its momentum into a Lady Trojans volleyball team in Against Cedarville, which also had five aces and 11 digs. confusion. They blitz a lot and match with Huntington College the past few weeks. The team's came into the game 14-5, Taylor Ling had nine kills and two solo will show more man coverage to pick up its first Mid-Central winning streak is at six games won a hard-fought three-game blocks. this game than we have seen in Conference win of the year. after a strong performance last match, 30-24, 30-28 and 34-32. Defensively, Diehm had a big our previous three games. The game stayed scoreless weekend at Spring Arbor and Amony and Malinsky each game, recording 17 digs, two They try to create big plays. much of the first half until another on Tuesday night against recorded 13 kills to pace the blocks and one assist. Dye added We have to get back to the Huntington broke the tie with Huntington. Lady Trojans, while Taatjes was 10 digs for the Lady Trojans. basics and play to our just nine minutes remaining. Last weekend, the Lady close behind with 10. Hale had This weekend, the team travels strengths. We have to play our Taylor answered, however, when Trojans played in the Spring 40 assists and scored two aces. to a tournament at St. Francis game and make them play dis- Haglund found Malia Gilmer on Arbor Triangular Match and beat Malinsky also added 14 digs. University today and tomorrow. ciplined football, because if the left side, who put it past the both Spring Arbor and Cedarville Sophomore Emily Dye added The Lady Trojans return home they don’t, we’ll be able to do Huntington goalkeeper to tie the in three games. nine. Junior Erin Ling came up next Tuesday to face conference some things. When they are in game at one heading into the In the opener, Taylor won with three solo blocks and an foe Goshen College. man coverage I think we can half. 30-21, 30-14 and 30-10. Junior assist on the defensive end. Last week, Taatjes was named run the option on them. In the second half, the even Christine Amony led a strong Tuesday, the team opened NAIA Region VIII Volleyball Last week our defense play continued, but Brittany defensive performance for the their Mid-Central Conference Player of the Week. Her domi- played really well in the first Long gave Taylor the lead it team, coming up with three solo schedule with a convincing nating performance for the week half but our offense never got would never relinquish 15 min- blocks and two assists. The team three-game win over Huntington, included 37 kills, two solo in a rhythm. Our defense kept utes into the half. finished with five and 14 30-17, 30-24 and 30-17. blocks and 12 block assists. The us in the game but McKendree Tomorrow, the team (4-4-1, 1- respectively. Taylor dominated the first week before, Hale was named was very quick and athletic. 2) hosts Sienna Heights at 2 p.m. Junior Rachel Malinsky game, but faced a bit of a chal- NAIA Region VIII Volleyball We were trying to spread them Taylor plays Indiana Wesleyan recorded nine digs and senior lenge in game two. With the Setter of the Week after record- out but we couldn’t put on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Jennifer Hale and junior Lindsay game knotted at 16, Taylor took ing 85 assists. together enough good plays.