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Hands That Feed OTHER RULES New student organization to raise fair trade awareness Emily Severance Life Division wants to avoid “policies that keep some students from considering Cedar­ Least of These - Staff Writer- keep good students from coming here, or un­ ville.” Poverty in the Dominican Republic necessarily annoy currents students— without These percentages were taken into account When students return from Easter break, adding educational or spiritual value.” He also throughout the decision making process. Ruby there will be a major change at Cedarville. As added that the university is “open to change in also said that this change would create “greater V i e w p o i n t s 5 of April 14, 2009, students will be allowed to areas of institutional preferences, but change freedom of expression for students whose tastes wear jeans five are different from those Spare Change days a week. traditionally encouraged This Weighing in on Obama’s first two by Cedarville” in order change comes for CU to have “a culture m onths after a yearlong that students love.” Avert Thine Eyes process involving “In addition to be­ Modesty panel disses PJs and heels current and pro­ ing responsive to input spective student from both current and A&.E 10 polling as well as prospective students,” faculty and staff said Ruby, “this change Bowling on a Train discussion. Dr. also eliminates a strange Profs entertian with selections from Carl Ruby, vice distinction in our cur­ their creative writing president o f stu­ rent policy which allows unchristian dent life, led the jeans of any other color Exclusive interview with Gabe Lyons movement for than blue, but bans blue this dress code jeans except on Fridays.” change. The faculty and S p o r t s 13 “I feel a staff were also given huge sense of per­ the chance to share their Sudden Stop sonal responsibil­ opinions on the subject. Quick end to the tournament for both ity for how we ap­ There were many mixed basketball teams proach handbook changes,” said Ruby. “One just a little bit at a time.” views about the proposed change, but most Fast Start o f Cedarville’s greatest strengths is the culture Current and potential CU, students faculty members supported it, providing that Baseball team jumps out to winning that exists here. M y goal is to oversee a process were very influential in making the decision to they could still require their students to wear record where we are open to questioning and changing switch to jeans. “Surveys o f current students, appropriate professional attire when giving things that have been institutional preferences prospective students and parents o f prospective presentations. Based on feedback from fac­ Special focus without hurting the culture or giving up posi­ students each preferred this change by over a ulty and staff members, two adjustments to the tive things that set us apart institutionally. I f we two to one margin,” said Ruby. “In fact, in a proposed rule change were made. Excluding change too much, we can lose our institutional survey of prospective students who come for Fridays, student will not be permitted to wear Top 25 things you identity. I f we change too little, we can end up campus visits, 67 percent preferred a dress T-shirts, and they will also be prohibited from can do with a Cedars! totally out o f touch with positive aspects o f the wearing tom or ragged jeans. For example...toga, anyone? broader culture in which we exist.” was an important factor to them in their college S e e DRESS CODE P ag e 4 Ruby emphasized that the Student choice. We want to remove any obstacles that Geology Major Announced, Masters of Nursing

Stephanie Devine ville’s Creation Geology conferences— host­ at secular universities, rigorous in their focus -Staff Writer- ed here for the last two years— have been on science and math ranging from chemistry foundational to the program’s birth. to calculus. Whitmore said that Cedarville’s The Cedarville University Science and “Dennis Flentge has put in quite a bit program would be distinctive in its “two- Math Department has announced the forma­ ofwork ... as head of the department,” said model” approach, meaning that the course- tion of a geology major and the possibility of Whitmore, “and the support I’ve gotten from work will teach both secular and Creationist a master’s program in musing. colleagues has been overwhelming.” models of geology. Dr. John Whitmore, award-winning asso­ Student demand has increased over the This approach is integral to Whitmore’s ciate professor of geology, is working in tan­ last few years, including an alumnus that vision. “[The two-model approach] really dem with other professors to create a com­ eventually went on to do master’s work in ge­ helps students pick out what the data is, as prehensive undergraduate program that will ology after graduating from Cedarville with well as the interpretations of the data... We’ll equip graduates with a bachelor’s of science a business degree. “In fact, [that student] will talk about things like Noah’s flood, creation in geology. be coming in April as part of a geology ad­ issues, and perhaps dig into the actual Scrip­ For Whitmore, this is a dream come true. visory council. Geologists from around the tures a bit and see what they have to say.” “I remember the first day that I met my wife country and even Canada will be coming to Students in the program should also ex­ 22 years ago, she asked me what I really help us begin the program, give us some ad­ pect plentiful field expeditions and a chal­ wanted to do, what my dreams were,” said vice on how to proceed” said Whitmore. lenging four years of undergraduate course- Whitmore. “One of my dreams was to see Fall of 2009 will mark the first formal work. According to Whitmore, “there are a university that offered a geology program freshman class of geology majors, but Whit­ very few Christian geologists,” and one of more reported that there “are already four his primary hopes is to fill the job field with that would be a safe place for Christians to ANDREW BASH study geology.” students in the program right now,” includ­ well-equipped, Biblically focused individu­ Dr. John Whitmore directs the The realization of this dream is a result of ing a former engineering major and a student als. geology program. “hard work” from professors across the de­ that has traveled from Australia to complete Students interested in the program partment. Whitmore said that the networking the coursework. S e e GEOLOGY P ag e 3 and colleague feedback pursuant to Cedar­ The core classes will be similar to those 2 | March 19,2009 | cedars.cedarville.edu

“A FOOLISH CONSISTENCY IS THE HOBGOBLIN OF LITTLE MINDS.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson News

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News Editor: Michael Shirzadian Ekplesso Hosts Fair Trade Com­ Viewpoints Editor: Rebecca High

Arts & Entertainment Editor: Daniel Sizemore munity Night

Sports Editor: Sarah Jones ganization. The students were able to choose an “The Hands that Feed” will feature guest Devin Babcock speaker Jacqueline DeCarlo. DeCarlo is the -StafFWriter- organization name and a mission statement.” Chief Copy Editor: The purpose of the event is not only to raise author of “Fair Trade Practices: A Beginner’s Sterling Meyers Ekplesso is a new student organization with awareness about the importance of fair trade, Guide.” She also serves as the senior program Copy Editors: but also to give students practical suggestions adviser on the Economic Justice Team of Cath­ Joy Starbuck, an ambitious mission: to ignite global social Daniel Merkh, change. T he group’s olic Relief Services. Dresden Soules name is a Greek word In an interview with change.org, DeCarlo Design Editors: outlined her reasons for advocating fair trade. Andrew Cody meaning to be taken Naomi Washatka aback with great as­ “Back in 1999 I took some time off to study Designer & Illustrator: tonishment, and ac­ Spanish, process some personal losses that had Laura Dreyer Photography Editor: cording to member happened, and explore Latin America,” DeCar­ Jonathan Moultroup Lem Yutzy, the word lo said. While in Chiapas I was introduced to a Photographer: coffee cooperative and learned how important Andrew Bash is an apt description Web Designer: of the group’s goal. fair trade was to creating the kind of life the Cameron Reynolds-Flatt “We chose ‘ekp­ farmers wanted for their families and commu­ Webmaster: n ities.” Wes Perrien lesso ’ because that’s Advertising Manager: what we want to do. “Between my fair trade travels and the work Clare Woods We want people, es­ I used to do for refugee and immigrant con­ cerns, I know that my lifestyle is very far re­ Staff pecially Cedarville Kimberly Bowen University, to be made moved from the majority of the world in terms Justin Busenitz of the basic expectations and opportunities that Kevin Cole aware of social issues, Rebekah Crabtree to be struck by social people have for their lives. I believe deeply it Alex Durbin evils. W e w ant them to does not have to be this way.” Stephanie Devine In addition to DeCarlo’s presentation, a Sarah Hoffman be inspired as opposed Ross Garrett to sitting by and letting panel of students, educators and business pro­ Grant Goodman injustice take place,” fessionals will be available to answer the audi­ Austin Gress ence’s questions. Panel members include Noel Lyndsey Gvora said Yutzy, a senior so- P.v,rJ,!;;.Y‘nuujn L -work, m ajor. Ortega, the national coordinator for the Student r Danny Johnson E h r jy J e s s o , w h i c h i s Trade Justice Campaign, and Essam Mikhail, a Sarah Jones 11 run by the students in Kate Klein fair trade activist. Dr. Marc Clauson, associate Kate Lausten Dr. Julie Furj’s Social professor of history and law at Cedarville, will Kelly Miller Work With Communities and Organizations on reforming their consumer habits. “It’s not also be on the panel. Michelle Mostaed class, will host a community event called “The Christen Price enough to just raise awareness,” Yutzy said. Vendors at the event will be selling fair trade Nathan Reed Hands that Feed” on March 31 in the SSC event “People need to know what brands to avoid and goods. Representatives from Un Mundo Cafe in Amanda Roberts rooms. The event will focus on fair trade prac­ how to buy fair trade.” Springfield and Stony Creek Roasters in Cedar­ Joanna Scarpuzzi tices. J.B. Waggoner “We firmly believe the Jesus’ heart breaks ville will be present. All proceeds will go to the Daniel Eugene Zimmerman Furj said, “The [Social Work With Commu­ for those who are treated unfairly in free trade International Justice Mission. nities and Organizations] class has always done practices.” Furj said. “Fair trade practice is a For more information on The Hands that a community night event each year; however, great tool for reducing poverty in developing Feed and Ekplesso, visit www.thehandsthat- this year I am running the class much like an or­ nations.” feed.blogspot. com. RESOUND SPONSORS PRISON BREAK Assoetese t e t i i e t t r i Rebecca High i * s $ -Viewpoints Editor- “We want to help the station and serve die stu­ MEMBER dents as well,” said Kevin Martelli, Resound station manager. “Businesses get really excited to offer prizes “Cedarville’s Most Wanted” criminals have es­ that they think will help get students interested in play­ ' r/r caped prison and have taken their cellmates with them. ing.” As a reward for their capture, Resound Radio is giv­ David Stevens, the sales manager for Resound, ewngeucn. ing away a MacBook. They’re not just giving away agreed. “The HP computers in the dorms have ter­ Cedars goal is to provide a MacBook, though. The station has collected several rible sound,” he said. “We thought speakers would be news, information, and thousand dollars’ worth o f prizes from various spon­ something that would fulfill a student need and moti­ viewpoints abont our local, national, and international sors in order to promote its latest campaign, Prison vate them, so we’re giving those away as well.” worlds. Cedars strives to of­ Break. The promotion is Resound’s latest attempt to Sponsorship works through both donation and fer accurate information and boost listenership and spark student interaction and thoughtful opinions which trade, wherein companies such as Pepsi, Chik-Fil-A, promote biblical thinking participation. and Young’s trade prizes for airtime advertisements. and participation in the Through March 26, listeners tune into resoundra- “We came up with the theme, then approached the communities in which we live. The opinions expressed dio.com and listen for “crime tips” throughout the day, sponsors,” said Martelli. ‘W e also have good connec­ in Cedars are held by the then submit them online, winning small prizes along tions to prizes, such as CU students who work for Cre­ individual writers and are the way as well as advantages for the final game. On ation ’09 and Kincaid’s music in Xenia.” not necessarily held by the Cedars staff or by Cedarville March 27, students will be released to scour the cam­ “It’s a win-win-win situation,” added Stevens. University. pus for specific fiigitives who include Campus Safety “Students listen and have something to strive for, 251 N. Main Street Secretary Marilyn Ware, Pastor Rohm, and Dr. and sponsors get advertising and satisfaction through see­ Cedarville, OH 45314 Mrs. Brown. ing our project, and we get excited to see reactions and 937.766.3456 Some o f the top prizes this year include tickets to work to put this together.” [email protected] the music fest Creation ’09, a Brandon Heath guitar, “Prison Break” is not only about boosting listener- See RESOUND Page 3 and gift packages to local businesses such as Young’s. ship and giving away prizes to help meet student NEWS cedars.cedarville.edu | March 19, 2009 | 3 NEW SGA GEARS FOR 0 9 1 0

these individuals, because we think Jonathan Demers they are great, and [they are] a huge -Staff Writer- part of what we want to be doing as a campus.” Elected SGA officers Peter Brandt, Clara Brandt echoed those same Gebert and Chris Gehman have been select­ thoughts. “We want our officers to ed to lead the Cedarville student body for the be known, and known on a personal 2009-10 academic year. level throughout the campus, where “It’s a relief to be done. During the pro­ they can be approached as supposed cess, Clara and I both wondered if all of the to remaining relatively unknown.” hard work would pay off or be worthwhile. Chaplain Chris Gehman will cer­ We’re still excited and eager to get started,” tainly be leading the way in the offi­ said Brandt, the newly elected SGA presi­ cer’s ambassadorial role. “Chris is one dent. “The first months are a sprint. It’s real­ of the few guys I know who honestly ly a train wreck of responsibility. But we’re just wants to see Christ glorified,” looking forward to establishing a cohesive Brandt said. “[Chris] allows his pas­ team for the summer, ready to jump right in sions and interests to develop out of the fall.” that love and respect for his King.” Clara Gebert, the new SGA vice presi­ “I have a passion to help others to dent, is looking to dive right into some o f the love and live for Christ, but with pas­ tradition, highlight events. “Homecoming is sion,” said Gehman. “Really speak­ ANDREW BASH a big focus for us in the fall. W e also want to ing truth, and the responsibility that really set the overall tone of our SGA early entails, in front of all those people is really emotion in the message.” the aspects currently used by SGA, such as on in chapels.” more fearful than speaking in general. Public Several changes have been made to the ALT weekends. They would, however, liked That new tone, according to the new SGA speaking is something I enjoy and love, and SGA constitution. The new position of phi­ to build up campus favorites such as Moon­ leadership, is multi-faceted. Truth in market­ something I did both freshman and sopho­ lanthropy director, combined with the del­ light Madness and continue to provide hit ing, ministry that reflects the heartbeat of more year. I was challenged, and others were egation of the intercollegiate council direc­ events similar to the recent Mission Impos­ campus, exciting and fun events throughout challenged.” tor, provides some brand new changes to the sible. the year, and authenticity in all aspects are Gehman’s attitude also reflects the de­ SGA council makeup. The SGA roster includes: President Pe­ some of the major aspects. A creativity that sire to responsibly remain transparent to the Interestingly, the former position may ter Brandt (2010), Vice President Clara Ge­ is, “fresh, new and unexpected,” according campus. “1 Timothy 4:12 needs to be my have stemmed from a conversation between bert (2010), Chaplain Chris Gehman (2010), to Brandt, is essential to all parts of student life. Am I going to be perfect? No. But my Brandt and Associate Dean for Student Lead­ Treasurer Zach Roberts (2010), Secretary government action. reputation and integrity needs to be there in ership Development Bob Lutz. “There’s tons Stephanie Devine (2011), Events Director The need for open communication be­ speech, conduct, love, faith and purity.” of potential, and we’re excited for this op­ Paul Smith (2010), Leadership Director Lau­ tween SGA officers and the student body As far as sermon style, Gehman is in­ portunity. With this position, we’d like for ren Sosey (2010), Student Relations Director were voiced by both officers. “The team clined toward story-illustrated messages. “I it to be prominent on campus. The student Briana Dupree (2010), Student Life Director plays a huge role for us, and we’re looking to bring up a verse, and then tell a general life body needs to have a significant influence Molly Thomas (2010), Philanthropy Direc­ have a great team that will carry the weight story that illustrates the principle and makes as well, as this particular officer will need to tor Amber Prince (2010), Communications of our mission. We want them to be visible,” it easier to see. I try to connect more with not measure the heartbeat of student passions.” Director Cameron Reynolds-Flatt (2010), Gebert said. “We want the students to know just emotion, but using the valuable aspect of SGA will be looking to maintain some of and Web Site Director Luke Askew (2011).

From GEOLOGY Page 1 Least of These: playing baseball with a tree branch and should contact Whitmore for more details an old softball. and application information. Her husband is gone for the day, In its early stages of approval, the Ce­ Dominican Republic working as a farmer in a nearby town. darville University Department of Nursing His income pro­ is working through a master’s program that Naomi Washatka vides food for the will include three available concentrations. -StaffWriter- reality. Through family—hers, the Largely the result of a “large study of gradu­ m icrofinance few luxuries of the ate study at Cedarville,” department head Dr. Her six-year-old son, Angel, runs around loans, Dama­ Dominican, like Janet Conway sees the degree as part of a shouting, “Mas agua, mas agua.” Shovel in ris has started clothing and edu­ larger move to promote “a graduate culture hand, he admires the “gringos” and rushes to her own home­ cation for her chil­ at Cedarville.” help push the wheelbarrow. grown produce dren. Water, though Conway reports that though they are in Today is a pivotal day for the family of business. She sometimes un­ the process of administrative approval for Damaris. Today they will finally receive the also buys and drinkable, is now the program, the “department goal is to begin cement floor she has been working toward sells used cloth- readily available the first class in the fall of 2010, with full- for the last two years. Saying goodbye to' ing to citizens as well. Next, she time students completing the program in two the dirt floor in her one bedroom home, she of the surround- says, is a roof—the years and part-time students possibly taking rejoices and gives thanks to God “Gracias a ing city. tin planks currently three or more.” Dios, y gracias a ustedes.” She rubs her covering half of her Although there are master’s programs in We venture to her backyard, which is belly as she ex- house aren’t suf­ nursing at other comparable Christian insti­ temporarily full of her furniture, though it plains how her ficiently protecting tutions, Conway is looking forward to of­ contains nothing more than a dresser and a fourth pregnan- her family. fering three unique concentrations o f study. withered table. Flies swarm around my head cy is starting to Damaris tells The first is a degree designed for “family and my feet, and my heart wrenches for her affect her busi­ me of her dreams nurse practitioners, which is a great fit for and her family. I will leave this place in a ness. Walking to someday open a advanced clinical practice ... and those in­ few days and return to my modem comforts; four miles each komodo in front of terested in missions.” she lives here with no hope of ever leaving. day to sell her her house, of her Other majors available include “nurse ed­ ucator, to combat the global shortage in nurse Her sons and their friends scurry by, products is la­ NAOMI WASHATKA dreams to provide helping to mix the concrete for their floor. borious enough, Damarius’ son, Angel, helped mix the her children with educators at the higher education level.” The “jAh, musculos grandes, los chicos! Muy doing so while concrete for their new floor. an excellent educa­ greatest hallmark to Cedarville’s developing bien.” I try to communicate my admiration seven months tion, and to help her program is the third major, “a unique focus for their willingness to help. pregnant is getting increasingly difficult. She neighbors do the same. in global health ministry. This will prepare She can’t help but cry. This, she says, is will have to stop selling this month until her Friendship is more important than mon­ people for using parish nursing ministries, her dream coming true. child arrives. She is praying, she says, that ey, she tells me as I say goodbye. She excit­ public health, inner city program develop­ Over 20 percent of people in the Domini­ God will provide, and that this pregnancy edly handed me a squash she was going to ments and global activity.” can Republic live on less than $2 a day. Until will not end in a life-threatening miscarriage sell the next day. “You have given me more Conway advises that interested students a few years ago, Damaris used to be one of like her last. than you know. I have nothing more to offer should “stay posted on the details [of ap­ those people. With the help of HOPE Inter­ She explains a little more about her life than this squash. Adios, amiga.” proval], while going out and sharpening their national, she has finally been able to turn here. I smile as I notice that the kids have “Dios bendice, Damaris.” clinical skills in practice.” Questions can be her dream of getting out of poverty into a abandoned the cement mixing and are now directed to Conway. 4 1 March 19,2009 | cedars.cedarville.edu NEWS S IF E Takes Microfinance to the Dominican Republic

lows a family to determine its own priorities. Kimberly Prijatel If an entrepreneur feels that her children most -Staff Writer- need education, she will be able to provide it. HOPE International, a microfinance or­ If what the family needs is shelter, she can save ganization, works in 14 countries around the to fix a leaking roof or rebuild a crumbling world “to empower men, women and families wall. And in every case it is her money and to break the cycles of physical and spiritual hard work that have made the difference.” poverty through the provision of loans, sav­ What is wonderful about HOPE is that ings services, basic business training, mentor­ they have made it their goal to reach the poor­ ing and discipleship.” est of the working poor. This has usually been The 12 members of CU’s Students in Free women— 80 percent of HOPE clients— who Enterprise (SIFE) team spent their spring often would otherwise pursue loans from lo­ break serving alongside HOPE International cal moneylenders, who often charge extreme in the Dominican Republic. From the days interest rates to propel the cycle of poverty they laid cement floors for two women from further. the microloan program, to the other days they Washatka met several women on the trip witnessed HOPE serve and care for its clients, who have received loans from HOPE, and she the team was able to experience the many an­ was amazed by their strength. “These women gles o f the microfinance program. have such ambition and don’t stop. They have So what is microfinance? “It’s free trade at to fulfill their dreams. If they don’t, their chil­ its best” said Naomi Washatka, an internation­ dren don’t eat and their children don’t get an al business major who took part in the trip. education.” A microfinance organization lends a sum Women operate a variety of businesses, The D.R. SIFE team with Damaris, one of the HOPE microfinance clients. of money ranging from $50-500 to several such as grocery stores, sewing businesses, business owners in an impoverished area. The bakeries, restaurants, recycling centers, hair HOPE strives to see each client find recon­ clients are given 4-12 months to get back on salons and many others. Studies espoused by ciliation with life as God intended, including “I’m still processing my experience there, their feet using the money to start their busi­ organizations such as girleffect.org have shown reconciliation with fellow human beings and I saw Jesus in business. I saw Jesus work ness, pay their debts and begin saving money that women are more willing and more likely reconciliation with God, according to the or- through these practices,” Naomi said, for the future. to use file profit they gain to give back to their ganization’s Web site. More than 800 million families who stand The results have been beautiful. HOPE community. SIFE met one woman like this in HOPE brings in local pastors for coun- to benefit from microcredit still have no access proclaims a 99.6 percent payback rate from its the Dominican Republic who built a school to seling, plugs people into local churches and to these valuable services. Estimates suggest clients and has empowered thousands o f peo­ educate children in her neighborhood. strives to make it apparent that this is all done that it would take $250 billion to bring servic- ple to break the cycles o f poverty and take care Apart from meeting basic needs, HOPE through the love of Christ. HOPE does not, es to all the families who could benefit. Visit o f things they never would have been able to. also strives to meet the spiritual needs o f the however, reward any of its clients who make a hopeintemational.org for more information, HOPE’S Web site said, “Microfinance al­ people they encounter. As an organization, commitment to Christ.

summer school. “This summer we will explore From DRESS CODE Page 1 the matter further with students and with fac­ Another handbook change that will be go­ ulty who teach summer courses to determine ing into effect for the 2009-2010 school year if we should revisit this issue at a later time,” will deal with spiritual formation reports. Ju­ said Ruby. niors and seniors will no longer be required to From RESOUND Page 2 fill out these weekly reports. A new form will be created for upperclassmen to be submitted needs and morale, but according to the de­ once each semester. partment heads, it’s also an opportunity to learn “This form has very little impact on stu­ more about station management dent behavior,” said Ruby, “especially among “Not only does it get listeners involved, but the upperclassmen who hopefully have stron­ a lot o f work goes into this,” said Stevens. “We ger internalized motivation to engage in these have a large production staff, and this gives them disciplines.” a lot to do. It’s a great opportunity for educational Many students feel that the spiritual forma­ purposes.” tion reports are intrusive. According to Ruby, Advertised as a continuing story from last more students complain about this form than year’s promotion, "Prison Break” spins off the just about anything else. popular Fox T V show, and builds on the previ­ Underclassmen, however, will still be re­ ous Resound “Cedarville’s Most Wanted” cam­ quired to fill out the forms. “We have decided paign. Martelli said the promotion helped to to continue to require freshmen and sopho­ increase listenership, despite some denigration. mores to fill out the form on a weekly basis as “There’s been some criticism about the prizes— a means of communicating a sense o f account­ that they’re too materialistic. But these items are ability.” completely funded by outside sponsors, and they “Students need to be moving toward in­ are great tools to help students.” ternalized motivation,” said Ruby. “I believe ‘W e have a goal to help the station and to "I chose to pursue my masters at Grace because of the Prayer in Counseling that students are more likely to internalize the serve students as well. That’s why we’ve picked class. I was very Impressed with a school that put special emphasis an prayer. values behind our rules if they believe that our file prizes we have,” added Stevens. “What stu­ rules are reasonable, and if they feel like they dents want will help them listen, and student ra­ have some input into what our rules are.” dio’s purpose is to serve the students.” There were three other proposed handbook Stevens said that his favorite part o f heading changes that were not made. The first was to up the promotion is seeing students’ reactions to extend curfew by an hour. According to Ruby, the promotion. “Like after we showed the video BedtySmen,Student “student safety was the main reason for not ex­ in chapel, it’s awesome to see students gearing Cfudutita ofCouftsslhiij (Wit [vtPt'ppi'scftQl flvttstioni tending curfew till 2:00 a.m. Many expressed up with their buddies and standing outside the concern about a higher percentage o f people on station,” said Stevens. “The idea o f winning is so the road who have been drinking at 2:00 a.m.” exciting, and I love that.” Itt* in f Rierpesaia) ftiifte :: There will also not be any changes made to Martelli says he is most gratified with the * Scrtpturaliy based the current chapel attendance policy. The pro­ sight o f faculty getting involved. “Seeing Mari­ • focused on each student's personal posed idea would have given students two ad­ lyn Ware creep around on a green screen while Ispirliatfroirtti ditional chapel cuts, but also double the penalty we film, and Pastor Rohm dressed in camouflage, for going over the limit. hiding in the bushes ... you can’t beat that.” LK K t Atfmlutw Th* (< m l to Vit Om k a a u*«*y»*j fju# u*a! fccgw* ftACMfy t tpeoatirfi Dod* irMgrcrtby felaaKHtr The last item was a dress code change that You, too, can play. Listen to www.resound- ikpxr fdjcdee K)f AJ, ta ftr U A a btoN liHhfc C «■rp+Hm would allow modest shorts to be worn during radio.com for updates and crime tips. 6 cedars.cedarville.edu | March 19,2009 ) 5

WHAT ARE YOU DOING THE MOST TO CUT BACK IN TODAY'S TIGHT ECONOMY? SfS Viewpoints STANDING ON O b a m a ’s Been THE , PROMISES OF For Better or Worse CHANGE Laura Austin Sarah Jones -StaffWriter- can be seen most clearly when discuss­ -Staff Writer- tanamo, Obama has removed a lynchpin of ing it along with the elimination of The anti-American rhetoric across the globe. President Barack Obama has been Global Gag Rule. This policy essential­ President Obama’s first two There are certainly drawbacks to Guan­ in office for just over two months now, ly was set in place so the United States months in office have seen a number of tanamo’s closure. Although it is doubtful and he has managed to do quite a bit in would not give funds to international policy changes. This should come as no that all of its 250 prisoners are dangerous that short time. Most notably, Obama has family planning groups that fund or per­ surprise to any observer o f politics; Obama terrorists, it is naive to assume that none been consistently overturning policies of form abortions. campaigned on a message of far-reaching of them have been involved in terrorist ac­ the Bush administration. It would appear It has a sordid past, as it was first en­ structural change, and McCain’s loss can tivity. Obama faces grave challenges as he that his “change” motif is certainly car­ acted by Ronald Reagan, was repealed partially be blamed on his association with decides the fate of Guantanamo’s prison­ rying on into his tenure as ers, but his initial decision the president of the United to close the prison was an States, but at what cost? important step in repairing Obama’s first order of the damage to America’s business was to ensure that international reputation. his transition team drafted Obama’s policy an executive order to shut changes regarding female down Guantanamo Bay. reproductive rights have This action effectively shut also been controversial. down the single most im­ The Provider Conscience portant installation that the Act and the Mexico City United States has in terms Policy (colloquially of holding suspected terror­ known as the global gag ists. rule) are two Bush poli­ As is often the danger cies that were recently re­ with changing policies for versed by Obama. Under the sake o f simply replacing the Provider Conscience the old, Obama has been Act, medical profession­ imprudent. Certainly, there als were not required to were issues with Guantan­ dispense medications or amo Bay and the treatment provide medical services of inmates. Nonetheless, it they find contrary to their is important for any gov­ moral principles. Women ernment to have the ability needing abortions or birth to protect itself from those control had no guarantee who may seek to hurt the that they would receive people the government rep­ the medical treatment they resents. sought. This being the case, Supporters of the Pro­ perhaps the better course vider Conscience Act of action would have been claim that the act pro­ to enact strict policies and tected the free expression rules about the treatment of of religion for medical inmates— even reexamining professionals. This is true. the trial process. Instead, we have become by Clinton, reinstated by Bush and has the unpopular President Bush. Americans But it protected the expression of religion more vulnerable to the acts of terrorists, again been repealed by Obama. The result voted for regime change, and Obama has at the cost of women’s health, a dichotomy which is a steep price to pay in the name of repealing the Global Gag Rule is that not disappointed them. that any medical professional should find o f “change.” taxpayers’ dollars are now free to be sent Several of Obama’s policy decisions unacceptable. The Mexico City Policy is a Another Bush policy that Obama all over the world to help fund abortions. have caused great controversy. One of similar situation. promptly reversed was the policy of the The fundamental ill in Obama repealing these decisions involves the closing of The policy restricted any non-govem- Provider Conscience Rule. This rule was the Provider’s Conscience and Global Guantanamo Bay. Currently home to 250 mental organization (NGO) that received set in place ultimately so that medical Gag Rules is this: Now the average citi­ suspected terrorists, Guantanamo Bay has federal funding from providing informa­ professionals who do not agree with abor­ zen o f the United States is being asked to become a symbol for opponents o f the Bush tion about abortion. It is a common mis­ tion would not be forced to perform abor­ partake in actions that they may or may presidency. Stories of physical and psy­ conception that the reversal of the policy tions. This ruling carries out several ap­ not find morally acceptable. chological torture at the prison tarnished means that tax dollars will be spent to fund plications, however, such as pharmacists Indeed, we often must comply and America’s reputation as a defender of hu­ abortions. The reversal merely allows not being forced to dispense drugs with live under rules with which we do not man rights. This is the real reason behind NGOs to provide information about abor­ which they are in moral disagreement, or agree. However, at the point at which Obama’s decision to close Guantanamo. tion as a means of family planning. These doctors in jails and prisons not having to one is asked to partake in something he The leaders of foreign nations with du­ NGOs may refer a woman to an abortion perform lethal injections, etc. or she deems evil based on moral views, bious human rights records (Russia, Iran clinic, but the organizations themselves Rolling hack this policy was a change the government has far overstepped its and China are examples) have long used will not provide the abortions. No taxpay­ welcome to some, but to many— I would bounds. Guantanamo to prove the United States’ er money will be spent on abortions. venture to guess most of those studying to Change is what Obama campaigned hypocrisy on the matter of human rights. President Obama has spent his short be doctors, nurses and pharmacists here at on, and change is what he has presented in We cannot effectively advocate for im­ term in office fulfilling the promise of his Cedarville— it is an unfortunate dismissal his first two months in office. The change proved human rights in these countries as campaign. He is indeed bringing about of the importance of the freedom to live he has offered, however, is not the change long as the shadow of Guantanamo Bay much-needed change as he repeals Bush’s out one’s own religious and moral beliefs needed to make America great. hangs over the nation. By closing Guan­ ill-conceived policies regarding human in any occupation they choose. rights and women’s healthcare. The long­ The most significant pitfall of the re­ term effects of these early decisions re­ C o m m e n t s a n d o p i n i o n s e x p r e s s e d i n t h e V i e w p o i n t s moval of the Provider Conscience Rule SECTION DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE VIEWS OF main to be seen. CEDARS OR CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY. 6 | March 19, 2009 | cedars.cedarville.edu VIEWPOINTS Immodesty and Misogyny

Sarah Jones I ’m not sure what to call this ideology. It ic. As women, we are told that men are our how we’re wired!” -Staff Writer- goes beyond simple sexism, since the men divinely ordained leaders—just don’t ex­ That is a cop-out. It is the coward’s re­ claim that they are trying to respect women. pect them to control their thoughts around sponse to a personal problem that he is not First, a disclaimer: I am not overly But it certainly contains elements of sexism. an errant bra strap. willing to confront. Should we excuse the concerned with the issue of modesty. I do There is no other reason for a group of alcoholic because that’s how not get up in the morning and worry about men to feel that they have the righteous she’s wired? The pedophile and the tightness of my jeans and T-shirts be­ authority to tell a group of women how the murderer are not excused for cause I find tight clothing uncomfortable, to dress. Clothe the sexism in religion, "DON'T WEAR THOSE their crimes because of some and therefore I do not wear it. I do not see and it becomes even more insidious. PAJAMA BOTTOMS TO genetic predisposition. Any stu­ myself as temptation on two legs— it’s an “We’re not trying to tell you what dent of psychology can tell you objectifying concept, and after all I am a to do,” was a phrase repeated many C h u c k s , g ir l s , that some criminals are predis­ feminist. Yet according to the men of Sanc­ times throughout the panel. But when a posed to criminal behavior. But tify Ministries’ Modesty Panel, that is ex­ religious man tells an equally religious BECAUSE IF YOU DO THAT this is the bottom line: We still actly what I am: temptation. woman that if she wears a particular IT MAKES BOYS THINK send those criminals to jail. We I find the very idea o f an all-male Mod­ piece of clothing, it will force him to still hold them responsible for esty Panel offensive. To me, it reeks of the envision her naked, that is as good as ABOUT BED, AND THAT their actions. morality police I read about in Saudi Arabia a command. MAKES THEM THINK Modesty goes both ways. and Iran. But in the interests of fairness and The questions ran the gamut of the Women have a responsibility yes, curiosity, I gave the Modesty Panel a female wardrobe. From skinny jeans to ABOUT SEX." to themselves and to their male try. I submitted four questions for the men wedding dresses, every article of cloth­ peers to refrain from dressing and attended the meeting on March 12 to ing was discussed. And the men were like sex objects. However, even hear their answers. more than happy to offer their candid if a woman fails at this responsi­ Although my particular questions were opinions. “Don’t wear those pajama bot­ I believe this double standard is best il­ bility, men have a responsibility to respect not answered, I received great insight into toms to Chucks, girls, because if you do lustrated by the conversation I had shortly her as a human being. They do not have the mind of the typical Cedarville male. that it makes boys think about bed, and that before the panel began. A male student stat­ that duty simply because they are men, but Since I have a teenage brother, and since I makes them think about sex.” “Be careful ed that relaxing the dress code to include because they are human beings and women graduated from a public high school, much how you sit, because sitting a certain way jeans would encourage women to dress im­ are their equals. And if a man can’t look at of what was said came as no shock. It was makes you look easy.” modestly. “I shouldn’t have to look at that!” a woman in pajamas without thinking about the ideology behind the women’s questions The responsibility of modest behavior he complained. When I asked him why he sex, the problem is probably not with the and the men’s answers that I found truly was put completely on women. In a subcul­ was looking at women like that anyway, woman’s pajamas. shocking. ture that reveres male headship, this is iron­ he stared at me and exclaimed “That’s just

. unnecessary waste in federal spending. resurrection could prove fatal. In parallel to this squandering, organiza­ It is not hard to see why many Americans tions such as the Department of Defense, re­ are thoroughly confused: unprecedented Empty Promises? nowned for strong government opportunities “stimulus” spending, new health care sys­ producing lasting careers and solid retire­ tems and national long-term financial secu­ ment, are receiving drastic budget cuts. The rity do not seem to rhyme or reason. This all Jonathan Demers goes without mentioning the president’s goal -Staff Writer- to halve the deficit. President Obama’s economic idioms are Any armchair politician knows of Presi­ mired in past government failures. Large dent Barack Obama’s mastery of rhetoric, fiscal injections into a broken economy via as demonstrated in his address to Congress taxes and debt— and thus no “new” outside weeks ago. The president’s political saviore money— creates need for big-government faire has swept the American people off of bureaucracy and further disregards the mar­ their feet. ket’s teetering stability. The War on Poverty Rhetoric, though, only lasts for so long. in the 1960s and 1970s was fought on simi­ No matter how sweet the tune, repetition lar terms, and led only to quadrupled gov­ eventually breeds loathing. No one ques­ ernment spending, increased inflation, an tions the need to “act,” as President Obama exacerbated deficit and even higher poverty sang again and again ... and again to D.C. rates. lawmakers. Facing the worst financial crisis Economic models aside, the president since Rosie the Riveter, any sort of action must begin with the basics. He must confront would be warmly welcomed. Democratic leaders on earmark spending and The economy received incredible pre­ fulfill his campaign promises. Senate Major­ cedence this past election, to which then ity Leader Harry Reid, for example, believes Senator Obama duly responded, promising these earmarks are a manifestation of a law­ to change “the broken politics of the past maker’s “obligation to help direct spending administration.” However, thus far the presi­ to our states.” dent’s seemingly poor financial assessments Bush dealt with the same predicament, are particularly concerning. and unfortunately caved to the demands of President Obama is currently on his third lawmakers. President Obama must succeed Commerce Secretary, and until recently was where Bush failed by finding the balance looking for a Health Secretary, as all his between isolating and befriending political choices fell victim to IRS takedowns for ing to nearly 8,000 pork barrels infiltrating leaders needed to resurrect the American general inept tax procedures. He also unsuc­ the latest omnibus bill. Despite the presi­ DoD may lose $55 billion, or more than 10 economy if he wishes to restore Bush’s “bro­ cessfully hyped Treasury Secretary Tim Gei­ dent’s campaign promises to limit lawmak­ percent of its annual budget. ken politics.” thner’s proposed Bank Rescue plan, deflat­ ers’ pet projects, Taxpayers for Common Floundering further in his economic There is no question that the President is ing Wall Street expectations and thus souring Sense, a D.C. watchdog group, notes $7.7 quests, the president is vocalizing his desire fulfilling his role as Communicator in Chief. the market. Unsurprisingly, the effectiveness billion worth of earmarks in the recent om­ to begin initiation of universal health care. However, his glossy vernacular has certain of President Obama’s lingo surpasses his ini­ nibus bill. While this may be a fantastic, noble deed, limits, and the economy wavers on the brink tial executive actions. At least, that is what some would call the timing of this decision is audaciously of collapse. No amount of political chatter Now he is turning to dusty old Keynes­ “commuter rail improvements” in Virginia puzzling. Universal health care is both po­ will bring security; as long as Obama contin­ ian economics in an attempt to remedy the at a tab of $33 million, $22 million invested litically questionable and financially daunt­ ues to play politics with desperately needed throbbing economy. Though the president into JFK ’s presidential library, or $16.5 mil­ ing. Developed nations such as Germany jobs, the American economy will continue to likely wishes to avoid old-school Democrat lion for “salmon recovery” in Idaho. and Sweden are looking to privatize their nosedive. appearances in his attempts to cross party This is not exactly the proverbial foun­ systems. Government is an impatient judge, and lines, nearly $2 trillion of government spend­ tains of long-term, economy-stimulating, re­ As more jobs are lost (651,000 last President Obama must know he will be mea­ ing certainly appears to be in harmony with cession-secure jobs. These funds are terribly month), medical insurances are left unmet. sured not by his verbal capacity, but rather the traditional, big spending liberals. unnecessary in a time o f much-need financial But failing to prioritize the enormous finan­ his administrative ability to translate word to Additionally, the president is quietly cav­ frugality. This is hardly a time for frivolous, cial prospects of this attempted economic deed. Viewpoints cedars.cedarville.edu | March 19,2009 \l Justice is a Legal Framework, not Coersion Marc Clausen The equation o f the poor, widow, orphan, makes the state unlimited. -Professor of History- so much confidence in government, especially disenfranchised and uneducated with “the Second, even beyond the Constitution, bureaucratic structures, to solve problems. oppressed” invokes identity politics. Each in­ Christians look to God’s special revelation for I am responding here to Drs. Warner and Dr. Lopez’s biblical texts are a bit different, dividual must be considered in his/her own principles. Third, contrary to the authors’ asser­ Haffey’s and Dr. Lopez’s responses to my Dec. because he uses the jubilee year (cancellation right before we can say they are oppressed. tions, we are coerced by helping others through 4, 2008 article on social justice. First, Haffey of debts) and gleaning. In principle these two Moreover, op­ government action. and Warner are correct in that I did not include “laws” may be still applicable to the state, but pression as a I f I accept the argu­ “rights” in my definition o f social justice. But if I concede that, I (and Dr. Lopez) must also term is highly THE TERMS OF ANY ment that since we that does not change the essence of my argu­ logically concede that all the Old Testament ju­ subjective for five in a democ­ ment, since the allocation of rights is directly dicial laws are applicable to the state. I am not identity poli­ SOCIAL CONTRACT WE racy, we cannot or indirectly connected to file distribution of sure he would concede that point, and therefore tics. by definition be resources. his argument fails. In addition, HAVE ARE DEFINED IN coerced because When the state grants rights to some group In addition, Dr. Lopez argues that my defi­ the authors o f Am e r ic a by o u r we entered into or individual, it is making a choice about the nition of justice is incomplete because it does the previous a social contract, duties of others to help them or not hinder not include “government obligation to special letters do not C onstitution ____n o t then were we right them. This in turn enables that person or group groups like children, elderly, or mentally and appear to un­ to enslave people to claim something from others— something physically disabled.” But this is precisely the derstand how BY THE NOTION OF o f the 18th and material or economic. question to be answered, and my answer re­ inefficient and “SOCIAL JUSTICE.” 19th centuries be­ The Bible does not condone the granting mains that that is not justice. It may be an un­ even corrupt cause the majority o f rights (or the redistribution o f resources) in­ successful attempt to express compassion, but “big govern­ agreed? Should we volving the coercion of others by government it has no meaning in terms of justice, which is ment” has been define the slaves as except in those clear Old Testament legal texts something due, an obligation, implying a right and is in our not coerced? granting the state authority to enforce rights or to get something. world. The bigger it is, the more inefficient We as Christians and the church(es) do to provide services. The texts cited to support Government does not help people because and more corrupt— what do the poor and “op­ have an obligation to help where genuine help their argument for governmental authority to it “recognizes the innate value o f all human be­ pressed” gain from that? is needed. But the state does not have such grant rights do not support their case. Justice ings because they are created in the image of Finally, the authors speak about a “social broad and almost unlimited authority to use is about a legal framework that creates a rule God.” Government correctly suppresses law­ contract” that “we” have with “the state, by vir­ coercion to confer rights or resources on some o f law. breakers and creates the legal conditions for tue of living in a democracy.” The terms of any group or individual simply because they are la­ It also seems that the responders the achievement of a common good, properly social contract we have are defined in America beled oppressed or once were oppressed. My don’t view human beings in the context of defined within the limits of God’s revelation. by our Constitution, which grants limited pow­ aim is to help those who really need help, but government as equally sinful as those in the Only individuals can exercise compassion or er to government, not by the notion of “social the arguments for the state doing it are simply private realm. I f they did, they would not place recognition o f people as image-bearers. justice.” Invoking an undefined social contract incorrect. LETTER TO THE EDITOR

In Kevin Cole’s recent Viewpoints article, campaign. “The Myfli o f the Liberal Media,” he fails to un­ However, it took the efforts o f YouTubers derstand the meaning o f bias as media critics do. and bloggers to reveal very troubling issues with Running opinion articles is not bias. What consti­ Obama: Interviews where he admitted that his tutes bias is when “hard news” journalists frame cap-and-trade energy plans would ‘bankrupt coal their stories to advance a conservative or progres­ plants” and “necessarily make energy prices sky­ sive position without explicitly identifying it as rocket,” and a Chicago radio interview where he such. While reporters often boast o f their objec­ lamented fire Constitution’s limitations on govern­ tivity, their reporting o f hard news simply cannot ment power and wealth redistribution. Only these avoid personal biases. online sources reported that his campaign deliber­ Bias can take several forms. One can use ately turned off the anti-fraud measures o f his Web non-neutral terms to describe a person or situation site’s donation section, which allowed donations (For instance, do we call suicide bombers “suicide under $200 to come from foreign bank accounts. bombers,” “Islamofascists” as Michael Savage This was impossible on McCain’s Web site. calls them, or “freedom fighters” as Helen Thom­ The most telling example of bias by omission as calls them?), or one can emphasize certain is the Los Angeles Times. Despite public pres­ Ml facts while ignoring others. The former form o f sure, the newspaper refused to host a video on g m i k *.# bias leaned left in 18 out o f 20 mainstream media its Web site o f Obama toasting KhaJid Rashidi, s* outlets, according to a 2005 study led by UCLA, a virulent anti-Semite, saying that the video was hardly a right-wing think tank. The latter form o f “irrelevant” However, only months before, the bias was rather blatant during the 2008 election. newspaper had hosted a video o f Palin parading Who knows how much Sarah Palin spent on around in a swimsuit during a beauty competition her campaign wardrobe? Most o f us do, as that from the 1980s. $150k figure was a widely reported story, ameme There are many, many more examples to go some news networks carried for weeks before the through (FD R on TV in 1929, anyone?), and Cole "I was drawn to Grace and the area by its cost effectiveness. What's kept election. On the other hand, how many o f you can find these facts in the recently released docu­ me here ate the gibed professors Their formidable academic knowledge know how much Obama or Biden’s designer suits mentary “Media Malpractice” by Jon Ziegler or las been matched only by their spirituality. They are fully engaged in cost? That simply wasn’t reported. One could the book "- ™ A Slobbering Love Affair” by Ber­ ministry themselves and personally care about my spiritual development. make the case that since Sarah Palin portrayed nard Goldberg. Outside of classroom, we discuss and pray over the joys and the struggles herself as a politician against wasteful spending, Neither o f these sources claims to possess the of ministry. 1 receive great encouragement from them. I will continually journalists were presenting relevant feels to better inhumanly possible quality o f objectivity, but they look back on this time with deep gratitude.1 inform the public to decide whether she was truth- are, at least, feir with their representations o f facts, fill or not unlike many professional journalists. Kenneth Hume, Grace Seminary Student That’s a feir case. But as Joe Biden continu­ I am not suggesting that journalists engaged ally touted himself as the “poorest Senator” in in a deliberate campaign to sink John McCain’s A glimpse of Grace: EUR MORE I M l) CONTACT Congress, shouldn’t the media have informed the candidacy; rather, I believe that they were not self- B68.974.7a2a • Biblically Routed public that his household income put him in the aware enough to recognize that their reporting cTs.ofucE.rmi top 1 percent o f wage earners in America, or that was horrendously biased. • Culturally Sensitive he and his wife regularly gave less lhan 1 percent Their idolization o f objectivity mixed with • Ministry focused o f their income to charity? their heightened sense o f self-importance and a • Academically Excellent THEOLOGICAL Non-scandal after non-scandal about Palin pervasive, dogmatic adherence to progressive • Spiritually Transforming SEMINARY appeared in the news while substantive questions political ideology made them truly believe that about Barack Obama remained unspoken. Major stories critical o f Barack Obama were irrelevant. 1 Dhf., DMn. m-campm program available. wire services ran stories about Palin owning a tan­ Either that or they believed those stories were bi­ Two MA programs offered online. ning bed, and evening news programs regularly ased propaganda from that evil neoconservative Lvw ‘ * ran footage o f Tina Fey doing her best “Fargo” mouthpiece: Fox News. impression o f Palin as if it were relevant to the -E zra 1. Start a fire 6. Ingest (not recommended) 11. 2. Paper Airplane [giant] 7. Belly Decoration 12. 3. Risers (approx 20) 8. Anti-persperant 13. 4. Bookmark 9. Pack breakables 14.! 5. ;Make a mask; 10. Stuff your jacket j < 15. A/ipe up a mess 16. Hive seat holder 21. Large Lid at the Hive =an [human-powered] 17. Recycle (save the world) 22. Toga (Elliv costume?] ix shaky table 18. Flower pot (temporary] 23. Dixon reading material \Iapkin (leaves marks] 19. Yoga mat 24. Toilet Paper (may leave marks] o^ct sophisticated 20. 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Sarah Jones fake,” then discussion should be civil, should be to it would be provide an answer but in a gentle way. -Staff Writer- a complete­ So how you can have those kinds of re­ In his book “Unchristian,” which he ly different lationships and conversations and still co-authored with Dave Kinnaman, Gabe story. But have that perception, I don’t know. Lyons examines the results of a nation­ the percep­ SJ: In your book, you assume that all wide survey that revealed that people tions we got Christians believe homosexuality is a outside the Christian faith typically have § back are re­ sin. So what about Christians who inter­ poor perceptions of Christianity. Lyons P» ally across pret the Bible a little differently, or even worked as a researcher for the Barna the board the Christians who are in the LGBT com­ Group and now serves as the founder of unS s t i a n opposite of munity? Aren’t you just reinforcing the the Fermi Project. how w e ’ve anti-homosexual stereotype by making SJ: What is the most common reac­ been called this assumption? tion you’ve received to “Unchristian?” to live. GL: Obviously that was a tough one GL: Actually it’s been a very good Some to write about culturally. Where we land­ reaction. We weren’t sure that would folks have ed on is a lot of the definitions we give be the case. We thought there would be an ax to to human beings are derogatory, so even folks who wouldn’t want to hear these grind, may­ naming people as homosexuals is not difficult things about themselves that be because consistent with how we talk about other we were describing and researching. they’ve got­ human beings. We don’t call other peo­ But the reality is it’s been interesting to ten a nega­ ple “heterosexual.” We call them by their see how widely received it’s been. Like tiv e re a c­ names. Part of this whole labeling idea almost across the board with different tion when that’s happening culturally— that Chris­ types of groups that some people might *■ th e y ’ve tians have really fed into— is not the way not have thought would have embraced presented a that Christ necessarily viewed people. it have done so. So we’ve actually gotten witness to He sees the woman at the well. Does very little negative feedback. Maybe we s o m e b o d y . he call her a prostitute? Is that how he should have gotten more! ferent from the religious people of the They see that as a mark of credit towards sees her, as somebody in sexual sin when SJ: So how do you react to some of day that you could have pegged with them, [thinking,] “I must have done the reality is even though he knows that’s the criticisms that you have gotten— that these perceptions...judgmental, hypo­ something right because the gospel’s of­ part of her background? He sees in her it’s a good thing that Christians are dis­ critical. In that day, the religious were fe n siv e.” the image of God and what she can be­ liked by the world? That we should be the ones who hated Jesus and were part The reality is the cross can be an of­ come. He tells her to go and sin no more, anti-homosexual and judgmental? of his crucifixion. fensive thing to a sinner when they first but he treats her like a human being. GL: I think it’s absolutely false. If we For me, if we were hated for percep­ recognize it, but people shouldn’t ever be Instead of labeling people as gay, look at Jesus as one example, when He tions like “Christians are annoying be­ offended by the messenger, because that straight, [bisexual]— whatever our world comes on the scene 2,000 years ago, that cause they’re so kind, so loving, they really comes down to 2 Timothy 2:24-25. he embodied something 100 percent dif- care for people so much that we think it’s The spirit of the Christian in any kind of See INTERVIEW Page 11 Professor Futrell and Cordell Read Art

Kimberly Prijatel Out Loud at the Lincoln Center Poetry -Staff Writer- C ontest. Several of Corder’s poems came with When we claim Christianity as truth, profound and haunting illustrations. “I’m we acknowledge that we are an ema­ really interested in the relationship be­ nation of a dynamic and beautiful God tween poetry and art. They have a well whose electrifying creative energy pro­ established history together,” she said. pelled us into existence. Futrell read excerpts from a longer It would only make sense that a God collection of interconnected “flash fic­ like this would have passionate, vibrant tion,” which wove together experiences and inspiring followers. Instead, within from Futrell’s own life, mythology and Christian culture, we often create ex­ DC comics to create the narration of a hausted metaphors, formulaic worship, superhero known as “Hawk girl.” outdated phraseology and insincere In interviews, both Futrell and Corder one-liners that all feel more robotic and emphasized the necessity of creativity obligatory than creative or beautiful. and expression and how expression helps Sometimes, the only way to properly express your feelings is through On Feb. 23, the campus of Cedarville us to not only worship God, but also to an e-mail containing a talking monkey. University was refreshed and inspired empathize with one another. Perfect for anniversaries and funeral announcements! through the works of Dr. Ryan Futrell “The world was spoken into existence and Professor Helena “Nellie” Corder, as a poetic utterance of God,” Corder muse: Euterpe assistant professors of English who teach said. “Poetry reading is reflective of creative writing and poetry. Their event, God speaking the world into existence. With no disrespect to the other eight muses, the muse o f music is the real standi' “Bowling on a Train,” was sponsored by Poems should be read aloud. There is a out in this crowd. W ho else could have invented the aulos? Alpha Kappa Delta as a way to show the kind of music behind language that po­ community a glimmer of the professors’ etry highlights— it makes sense to read artistic talent. them aloud.” Da ting Serv ic e: C hristianmingle .c o m The night began with Corder read­ Futrell described writing as “a two- As spring draws closer and more people start sporting diamonds on their ing poetry from a manuscript entitled sided coin.” He said, “You write to share fingers, it’s easy to get depresssed. However, ChristianMingle is here to solve “A Thing With an Edge That Can Be it and find an audience, but you feel very all o f your dating woes. Touched,” a collection of Corder’s po­ F ro m B O W L I N G P ag e 11 ems that was a finalist in the 2008 Poets cedars.cedarville.edu J March 19,2009 111 ------1 A rts & Entertainment ------From INTERVIEW Page 10

wants to put on people— we need to see people as human beings made in the im­ A CONSUMERIST S WORSHIP age of God. I don’t think we’re feeding into the current stereotype, but our main Beky Crabtree Chris Tomlin, a popular worship lead­ bum you can buy with the year’s best point in the book is that homosexuality er, said this about consumerism in worship worship music. Christians who unceas­ doesn’t seem consistent with Christian -Staff Writer- in an interview with Joanna Brokaw: ingly seek to live worshipful lives need discipleship. Worship is not like buying jeans. Wor­ “It’s an interesting word in our times— to consider what worship really is. Per­ But we’re not the ones who are ulti­ ship is not about finding your style or rep­ consumer— in a sense o f that’s one of the haps the biggest concern is not whether mately called to judge that. Unless we’re resenting yourself. It is not about singing main issues in our day and time ... Are the band sings the latest “Hillsong” mu­ willing to talk about every other sexual the newest, most meaningful songs. we too much of consumers and ... hot be­ sic, but whether the small things in life sin, we shouldn’t be camping out on this In fact, worship is really not about ing the ones that are consumed? In wor­ reflect the values of God. whole homosexual deal. Let’s talk about the worshipper at all. Granted, worship ship, we’re supposed to be consumed by The problem is clear, but the solu­ pornography. Let’s talk about adultery. does do a lot for the Christian, but that is God and not consumers ... It seems like tion is elusive. While Christians do Let’s talk about any number of sexual simply not its point. Somehow American we’re going through songs today, like ev­ consume songs, the answer is not to sins and make them all part of a big­ Christians have changed worship from an ery three weeks you’ve got to have a new stop writing new songs. Sound systems, ger discussion about sexual brokenness. expression of faith to an expression of in­ song. That’s that consumer mentality.” worship albums and hit songs might not That’s the better conversation. dividuality. He admits that it even pulls him in exactly be the heart of worship, but they SJ: Will you be writing any more Consumerism is a nasty mindset som etim es. are also not the cause of the problem. books based on further research? that has afflicted this generation. It has “I feel that as well, like, ‘Oh my gosh, Consumerism is destroying churches, GL: I’m working on a book now that worked its way into relationships, jobs it’s been three weeks— I’ve sang this song and it needs to be actively fought. is not based on research as “Unchristian” and ministries, and now it’s found inside for three weeks, I’ve got to have a new It is possible that a returning to tradi­ was, but it will deal with what it looks the holiest of Christian actions: worship. song.’ That’s consumer,” Tomlin said. tional songs and practices could help— like to be Christian in the West. How do Consumerism is found in worship when “That’s missing the whole point. That’s more meditation and reflection and less we be faithful, but also credible? I don’t a person does not approach worship with not being consumed by God. That’s being high-energy worship might stimulate think the two are exclusive of one anoth­ the intent to actually worship, but instead a consumer of songs.” more thoughtful worship. Ultimately er. I think we can be faithful Christians approaches worship with the desire to get Worship has gone from being a way of the problem will persist as long as con­ and also be very credible, respected and something out of it, such as an emotional life to an action, and is now degenerated sumerism reigns. civil as we really embody the gospel and high. into a genre. It’s just another “WOW” al­ its truth. That book should be out next spring— in 2010. SJ: Do you have any practical sugges­ tions for Christians who want to reach 1. Joaquin Pheonix- the beard, the singing and well, everything else 2. Yellow Jackets - and in the first round, too. out to the secular world but haven’t had 3. Jim Cramer - “Your money is safe in Bear Steams,” Apparently, not. much exposure to unbelievers? 4. Spring Break - to all of you orange-colored girls out there, we know you didn’t GL: There’s nothing better than just really go to Florida, jumping into any scenario, just working 5. Coutre - with the recession In full swing, fashion aficionados are not quite as alongside people in a non-profit or social interested in $10,000 dresses. situation happening in the city. You can’t just sit in a classroom and learn about 1. Michelle Obama - The New Yorker, Vogue, Oprah, Ebony, Essence, The how to interact with non-Christians. It Austrailian Women’s Weekly becomes a big project. 2. March Madness - the first game is on March 19th When you get into people’s stories 3. Jon Stewart - for skewering Mad Money’s Jim Cramer on the Daily Show last and care enough to ask people about Friday their stories, what we find is that things 4. Summer job hunting - with the cost of tuition increasing, you actually may are way more complex than we ever want to look into Pinnacle Security. thought, sitting in a classroom trying to 5. Alexander McQueen - kudos for poking fun at the lack of creativity in Parts learn about it. The reality is when you Fashion Week, show God’s love to people that what comes with that is an understanding of their condition and the realization that ______From BOW LING Pa,:e 10 “Who are we to judge this person or look vulnerable in that moment. I was actually down on them?” really nervous before the reading, but it SJ: Tell me a little bit more about the was great.” Fermi Project. Corder and Futrell oversee other op­ GL: It’s a non-profit that’s focused portunities for students to congregate on helping people understand what it and celebrate creative expression. Corder looks like to redeem cultures, to help advises the Icarus Collective, CU’s po­ faithful Christians understand that this is etry club that meets biweekly to discuss part of our call to Christian evangelism poems or write poems from prompts. and discipleship. So we’re trying to edu­ Futrell and the creative writing de­ cate and expose Christians to what our partment will host five showcases this culture looks like today and what will semester for individuals with creative it take for the gospel to go forward— writing minors. The showcases will in­ what might it look like 20 years from clude 20-30 minute readings of each per­ now— and how we can be creating that son’s work. future, not just reacting to everything. Both emphasize that creativity is not [The Web site] www.qideas.org is w here actualized only through literature, but everything feeds right now, even more through other mediums as well. Corder than Fermi, because we’re trying to cre­ has stated she is often inspired by the ate a space where people are learning big beauty of mathematical formulas and sci­ ideas about all of this. ence, and mentioned a panel that will be taking place later this semester between faculty that will discuss the link between science and art. The pair was thrilled by the turnout and hopes to see even more enthusiasm in the future. Futrell said, “It was won­ derful to see such an interest among stu­ dents, staff and even parents. We need to have more events like this on campus. We get to see little of our artistic talent. We have art galleries, but they are hid­ den. We don’t seem to value the imagina­ tion all that much.” BW.iWSSS s 12 | March 19, 2009 | cedars.ccdarville.edu A rts & Entertainment LOGO: FINAL FOUR Film: Watchmen Stephanie Devine Joshua Saunders -StaffWriter- -Managing Editor-

No matter how bad your Long awaited by die-hard fans and casual bracket gets— and let’s be geeks alike, “Watchmen” is the product o f Di­ honest, it’s going to go rector Zack Snyder and his faithful adaption from bad to ugly real fast— of Alan Moore’s graphic novel by the same it won’t get any worse than name. Although the film is visually stunning the NCAA Final Four logo. and true to the original work, it may be some­ The last thing the NCAA what inaccessible to nonchalant moviegoers Final Four needs is a flam­ who haven’t spent hours with their nose in the ing tire logo with the words comic. “Detroit,” “Final Four,” Set in a Active 1985 America, Watchmen and “2009.” In the land explores a post-Vietnam era in which Nixon is of car company executives who’ve increasing faster than their fuel effi­ serving his fourth term and a literal “doomsday wrecked their companies like a Ford ciency, the last image we need to con­ clock” symbolizes the imminence of nuclear Some aspects o f the movie seem full o f Pinto, the Final Four logo hits a little jure up is burning car parts. war with Russia. The ‘Watchmen” are a col­ kitsch, but they only seek to keep the novel im­ too close to home. Other than the recent Cramer/Stew- lection o f former superheroes in various stages mortalized rather than dynamic. Although the If you remove the small NCAA art showdown, thinking about the finan­ o f mental health, physical fitness and loyalty to final scenes are noticeably different from the stamp, the logo provides us with plen­ cial and auto industries sparks little, if crime fighting. original, there are few elements o f the original ty of inventive slogans. For example, any, positive thought, and March Mad­ Rorschach, the only one of the Watchmen graphic novel that aren’t respected, including “Detroit in 2009 ... land of the final ness gives us an excellent opportunity who remains entirely unchanged by a govern­ the dialogue and elaborate costuming details. four American Car Companies.” Or, to escape the doom and gloom. But a mental act outlawing superheroes, narrates the Present throughout is Moore’s fascinating “Final Four” finally refrain from ask­ logo with a burning tire in Detroit does film. The story follows Rorschach’s interac­ social commentary on nuclear war and the deli­ ing for more funds. Won’t happen, not help us forget the news headlines. tions with die other Watchmen and their han­ cate relationship between resources and global but we can dream. Or, flaming, fail­ Next time the Final Four comes to De­ dling o f nuclear threat. conflict Though the film can’t quite do it jus­ ing and flailing “Final Four” Detroit troit I’m hoping for some a corn stalk The story is multi-layered, and the film is tice, the plot and resolution itself is a thought- car companies cry foul and declare or sugar cane logo. tinged with a distant sense o f foreboding only provoking examination o f human nature and foreign firms unfair. Or even, Fannie Then we might read some new head­ understood by those who have experienced depravity. Mae, Freddie Mac and other frauds lines like: Detroit Financial Industry Moore’s mastery in interwoven plots. Most Those seeking an unthinking action flick or foreclose on final four Detroit hom­ Flush With Funds; or Finally! Fuel Ef­ theatergoers, however, are much more dis­ students sensitive to violence and nudity may eow n ers. ficiency Flows from Detroit. But I think tracted by blue genitalia and a sex scene that do well to avoid Watchmen this time around And those are the nicer headlines. we all know that’s as likely as picking makes the graphic novel a little too graphic for Fans o f the graphic novel or artsy folks looking In a state with an unemployment rate a perfect bracket. many young viewers. to expand their horizons should approach this groundbreaking piece with a grain o f proverbial ™ REVIEWS3 Music: All I Ever Wanted Film: Gran Torino

Amanda Roberts J.B. Waggoner -StaffWriter- -Staff Writer-

With her steady set of hit songs, Who is the only 78-year-old man Kelly Clarkson has gained so much in­ that could physically take on every dependence that her reality show roots racial gang in a Detroit suburb? Clint are easily forgotten. To add to her list of Eastwood. However, it is the explo­ precious-metal albums, Clarkson sends ration of this man’s heart by a young out her fourth project, “All I Ever Want­ Vietnamese girl that removes his cal­ ed,” sparkling in the glowing lights of loused sneer and makes him the sort of much media hype. father to his next-door neighbors that The 14 selections on the new record he wasn’t for his own kids. sustain tight beats in smooth succession Clarkson creates some stellar sounds, “Gran Torino” enters the changing reminiscent of Clarkson’s sophomore but she plays the poet inconsistently. world of Korean War veteran and re­ album “Breakaway.” Even songs laced She mostly speaks with realistic hon­ tired factory worker, Walt Kowalski with sad, edgy lyrics assume a playful esty, opening her voice to expose raw (Eastwood). His small town now in­ mood surrounded by catchy tunes. emotions without a facade of flowery habits a diverse group of immigrants, nic blasts are real people who are con­ Truly acknowledging the ideas she w ords. most of whom he attributes plenty of fused and damaged and need someone expresses behind the pounding rifts Her realism shines in tracks like ethnic slurs. to care for them. If you look beyond the could release some painful sentiments, “Don’t Let Me Stop You,” “All I Ever After a gang-related incident dur­ dialogue, you will find great parallels but Clarkson moves through her songs Wanted” and “If I Can’t Have You.” ing which he protects his Vietnamese to real friendship, kindness and under­ so fast that listeners would have to hit Kelly unleashes her rocker side in neighbors, Walt becomes the protec­ standing. the replay button to allow emotions to “Whyyawannabringmedown,” but tor for a family that showers him with Eastwood keeps to his quick-witted catch up. she moves a little slower in “Already gratitude. Through the course of this storytelling and grim demeanor in his Despite the romantic theme of her Gone,” and “Save You.” budding relationship, he deals with first acting appearance since his Best punk hit single, many of the songs in Raging guitars sometimes threaten not only the physical threat of gang Picture winner “Million Dollar Baby.” Clarkson’s new collection focus on to drown out some of her more beautiful violence, but also the memories of his This movie is loaded with excellent heartache, regret and missing what once lines, such as in “Long Shot” when she past war crimes. interactions and great one-liners to be was. Clarkson offers quite a paradoxical is almost competing to be heard. Still, After such a lackluster fall and even better than his Oscar winner. With experience as the cheerful sounds of her attracting listeners is not a problem for winter, here drops a gem of a film. mostly unknowns, the supporting cast songs echo off the bright colors of the Kelly. Her single “My Life Would Suck If you can stomach the language and let Eastwood be himself and take center cover art, yet inside the plastic lingers a Without You” shattered the charts when racial slurs, you will find a story of stage. distressed, wrenching mood. it rose from No. 97 to No. 1 in a week, deep hurt, regret and discrimination as Overall, this movie might turn into However, while the thoughts the lyr­ and if its popularity previews that of the well as an intoxicating development of a classic— and at the very least— one of ics convey are depressing, the words album, Clarkson will get the success she love. the best for this year, so check it out be­ themselves are occasionally shallow. wanted with “All I Ever Wanted.” Behind the profanities and eth­ fore it leaves theaters.

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“President Obama made his picks as a sports- f a n , NOT AS A POLITICIAN. HE WAS KNOWLEDGABLE ABOUT THE TEAMS AND...UP TO DATE ON THE LAT­ EST INJURIES.” ANDY KATZ OF ESPN, ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S NCAA BRACKET Sports Turning the Tide Kevin Furst- The senior No. 1 singles player for the Cedarville University Yellow Ross Garrett took a team that won only four games in his Jackets tennis team has helped guide the squad to a 3-2 start. Earning points for the team -Staff Writer- first year to seasons of 25,28 and 32 wins. by winning four of his five doubles matches with His first season at CU was a huge first partner Brent Martin, Furst has also claimed victory The Kansas City Royals. The Los Ange­ step in removing the stigma from the base­ in three of his five singles matches. The Jackets will les Clippers. The Detroit Lions. The Pitts­ ball program. However, what are the chanc­ rely on the 2008 NCCAA First Team All-American’s burgh Pirates. The Cleveland Browns. The es that the team could actually improve upon senior leadership as the season progresses. Memphis Grizzlies. What commonality do their 2008 record-setting campaign? Or bet­ DeMaurice Smith- The 1985 Cedarville graduate all these sports franchises share? Even a ter yet, have their first winning season in 19 and former NCCAA champion sprinter for the Jackets moderate professional sports fan knows that years? was recently elected as the new executive director of these teams are perennial doormats. Losing So far, after 15 games, the team has gone the NFL Players Association. A surprise choice, con­ becomes a stench that a team simply cannot 9-6. They split four games to start the season sidering that other candidates included former Players shed. They may continually have top five at the Bryan Invitational— played in Georgia Association Presidents Troy Vincent and Trace Arm­ draft picks or acquire highly sought-after and Tennessee. Then the squad headed down strong. Representatives to the Players Association free agents, but it never makes a difference. to Florida for 10 games during spring break. were impressed by Smith’s ability to communicate The mindset and culture of losing can be in­ They split a doubleheader at Clearwater effectively. surmountable. Christian, losing the second game in extra Nicole Santos- The senior distance runner finished Two seasons ago Cedarville University innings. For the rest of the break, they com­ her indoor track career at Cedarville with a national baseball finished with a woeful record of peted in the Clearwater Invitational, where

championship. Santos won the NAIA Women’s 5K JONATHAN MOULTROUP 4-36, not that the results were the least bit they won five contests and dropped three. with a school-record time of 17:15.31. Named an All- surprising. It was yet another disastrous sea­ Upon returning to the Midwest, they ham­ American for the third time in the event, Santos is only the fourth Lady Jacket in history son for a program that had forgotten how to mered Grace (Ind.), 12-3. to win an NAIA national championship. win. Over the past two decades, the Yellow The Jackets are a very young squad. David Convertini- The junior catcher has lit Jackets have amassed an abysmal overall re­ There are nine freshman on the roster, three a fire in the Jackets offense to start his first season cord of 218-521-2, a winning percentage of everyday positional starters and five others with the program, leading the team in almost every .295. During that span, 1990 was their lone seeing significant playing time. Freshman major category. Playing in all 19 games this season, winning season with a mark of 18-15-1. infielders Juan Martinez and Alex Beelen Convertini is hitting .475 with seven doubles, three Last year, new coach Mike Manes in­ lead the youth movement as everyday start­ homeruns, 20 RBI and an otherworldly .568 on base jected new life in the program, leading the ers making consistent contributions. Mar­ percentage. He also has maintained a perfect fielding Jackets to a school-record of 23 victories. tinez is batting .325; Beelen follows close percentage through the season, helping the Jackets to Manes has had quite a knack for resurrect­ behind at .311. an 11-8 record so far. ing lifeless baseball programs and maintain­ One main reason for the Jackets’ Jenna Fox- The junior outfielder has helped lead ing continual improvement. At his previous the Lady Jacket softball team to six wins this season. stop, Trinity International University, he see BASEBALL page 15 With a young group of players to support, upperclass­ men like Fox are key to the team’s success this year. Batting .351 with seven doubles and a team-leading ten RBI, Fox has appeared in all 14 games and will be important to continued achievement this season. Pat Estepp- The first year head coach more than filled the shoes of his predecessor this season, guiding the Jackets basketball team to a 27-3 regular season record and the AMC regular season title. Leading the team to a No. 2 finish in the last regular season poll, tJSiSVIR- the rookie head coach was named AMC Coach of the Year.

INDOOR TRACK FINISHES STRONG

Austin Gress seconds. -Staff Writer- The Lady Jackets finished No. 1, 2 and 3 in both the mile and die 3,000-meter. The With the recent National Christian College 3.000- meter was won by Nicole Santos with JONATHAN MOULTROUP Athletic Association (NCCAA) and National a time of 10:17.61. Elisabeth Pyles won the Sophomore Chris Vaughn hands off to freshman Michael Lacey in the 4-by-800 Association o f Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) 5.000- meter in 18:11.28 and Santos was the door Scholar-Athletes. teams. CU was represented by two All-Ameri­ indoor championships, the Cedarville Universi­ runner-up with a time o f 18:11.30. Freshman The NAIA Men’s and Women’s Indoor cans: Ben Michaud and Josh Wiseman. Michaud ty Yellow Jackets and Lady Jackets track teams Courtnie Merritt won the high jump tide by Track & Field Championships were held in has been an All-American for three straight finished out their indoor season. Both teams clearing 5-feet-6. Cann won the 800-meter in Johnson City, Tenn., on Mar. 5-7. years and he finished sixth with a mark of 52- were well represented in each o f the champion­ 2:19.96, and Rachel Wong came in second with The women’s team finished seventh out o f feet- 11 Vi. Wiseman won the 3K race walk with ships. a time o f2:20.08. Pyles, Brittany Simpson, San­ 89 teams. The Lady Jackets were represented by a school record time o f 12:39.88. Evan Thayer, The NCCAA Indoor Track and Field Cham­ tos, Stacey Keller and Lydia Wong were chosen five All-Americans: Nicole Santos, Bethany Da­ Justin Hoffinan, Grant Bacon, Seth Campbell pionships were held on Feb. 21 at Cedarville as NCCAA Indoor Scholar-Athletes. vies, Rachel Wong, Brittany Simpson and Lydia and Paul Ikeda also competed for CU. University. The men’s team finished fourth out o f 12 Wong. Santos won the 5,000-meter run. Betha­ Thayer said this about the influence o f his The women’s team won their fourth con­ teams at the championship. Senior Ben Mi­ ny Davies was the runner-up in the 800-meter teammates, “The older runners and All-Amer­ secutive NCCAA indoor championship. Fresh­ chaud won his second consecutive shot put with a school record time of 2:12.47. Rachel icans have impacted my life. Not only do they man Alexa Winik was named the Outstanding tide. Evan Thayer finished second in the mile Wong was the runner-up in the 1,000-meter have great attitudes that have spurred me on in Performer o f the meet. She won the 200-meter with a time o f 4:18.85. Justin Hoffman won the with a time o f2:55.97, and broke a 22-year-old training, but they have also been an encourage­ dash in 25.48 seconds and the 55-meter dash in 55-meter hurdles and broke a school record in school record. Brittany Simpson finished fifth ment spiritually. Running provides the opportu­ 7.23 seconds— both were meet and school re­ the process withatime of7.58 seconds. Sammy in the 3,000-meter and Lydia Wong was sixth nity to build friendships with other runners that cords. She was also on the winning 4-by-400 Starr was the 400-meter dash runner-up with a in the mile. In each event, the top six finishers will last for an eternity.” relay team with Bethany Davies, Carolyn Cann time of 51.17. Kevin Kuhn and Starr were on were honored as All-Americans. Also, Alexa With the indoor season now complete, the and Marla Rice, finishing in 3:58.47. Davies the 4-by-400 relay with Michael Beight and Winik placed eighth in the 200-meter dash final runner’s attention now turns toward the outdoor was the runner-up in the 200-meter with a time Brandon Tress that finished second with a time and Courtnie Merritt tied for 15th in the high track as the weather gets warmer. “We are going o f 25.70, and she set meet and school records of 3:25.17. Mark Williams, Seth Campbell, jump. to have some great outdoor meets on fast tracks with her win in the 400-meter in a time o f 57.16 Tress and Kuhn were honored as NCCAA In­ The Jackets finished tied for 19th out of 93 with excellent competition,” said Thayer. 14' March 19,2009 jcedars.cedarville.edu Spo r t s Lady Jackets Tourney TRA PRINTS Run Ends Early

Katie Laustsen amount, their seeding at Nationals would have Grant Goodman -StaffWriter- changed, but since the score was fairly close, -Staff Writer- they remained in the same bracket. D EPLETED - Phil Mickelson, after overcoming the stomach flu and a trip to While many students fled to warmer weath­ The Lady Jackets’ trip to Sioux City started the hospital to win the World G olf Championship-Califomia tournament by er during spring break, the women’s basketball with the No. 5 seed Lady Jackets playing against one stroke. The night before the final round, Mickelson was treated at a local hospital for heat exhaustion and dehydration, but shot three under par in round team stayed in Cedarville to prepare for die No. 4 seed, Bethel. The Mid-Central Conference four to win. postseason. After a seven-game winning streak Champion, Bethel (22-8), lost to teams such as closed out the regular season, the Lady Jackets Taylor and Saint Francis that Cedarville beat OUTLASTED- The Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten basketball champion­ received an automatic bid to NAIA Nationals. during the regular season. ship game by Purdue, losing 65-61. The Boilermakers overcame a five point Cedarville’s final two games o f the regular The Lady Jackets opened the game with a halftime deficit to win their first Big Ten championship in school history. season took the team to New York for games seven point run with the first five points made against Houghton and Roberts Wesleyan. The by guard, Alison Lemon. After retaining the lead TOUCHED BASE- Denver Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels and quarter­ two victories, paired with Walsh’s two losses, for the whole first half, CU led 35-32 at half­ back Jay Cutler in an attempt to resolve a conflict that began when the Broncos landed the Lady Jackets at No. 17 in the NAIA time. reportedly tried to trade Cutler. The meeting came after Cutler put his house in and ensured them a spot at Nationals. The second half of the game proved to be a Denver up for sale, expecting to be traded. The team kicked off the postseason with a back and forth struggle, but Bethel never trailed OVERPOW ERED- The Florida State Seminoles by the Duke Blue Devils rematch against Shawnee State in the American after the 4:41 mark. CU came within two points in the ACC basketball championship on March 15, 79-69. Duke has now won Mideast Conference (AMC) Showcase. Still to tying the score with 13 seconds left, but a eight of the last 11 ACC championships. undefeated and No. 2 in the NAIA, Shawnee missed three point shot by Alison Lemon fol­ pulled out a 59-47 win, bringing their record to lowed by two made Bethel free throws sealed a SURVIVED- The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team, after enduring six 30-0 and Cedarville’s to 21-8. 67-63 Lady Pilot victory and ended Cedarville’s overtimes against Connecticut on March 12. The Orange won 127-117 after 3 “We really struggled from the start to get the season. hours and 46 minutes of play. Eight players fouled out of the game, and Syra­ offense efficient. Shawnee has a good program, Out o f CU’s six national appearances, this cuse never led after the end o f regulation until the sixth overtime. and we believe that we are capable o f playing is the first time the team has ever lost in the first at their level,” said sophomore guard Lydia round o f play. Though the Lady Jackets will lose SIGNED- With Los Angeles Dodgers after months of negotiation, outfielder Miller. Manny Ramirez to a two year deal worth a reported 45 million dollars. Ramirez seniors Alisha Lee and Bayley Nosal this year, has since strained his hamstring during his first time playing the outfield in The Lady Bears led 26-23 at halftime and they will not graduate any regular starters. This spring training. retained the lead throughout the remainder o f year’s starters included junior Alison Lemon, the game. The Lady Jackets came within five sophomores Rachel Hurley, Lydia Miller and LEADING- The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA’s points o f catching the Lady Bears, but a 14-3 Aubrey Siemon, and freshman Jenna Smith. battle for home court advantage in the playoffs. The Cavs and Lakers are 53-13 run by Shawnee sealed the result o f the game. Four of these players recently received AMC while the Boston Celtics are three games behind. Alison Lemon and Kara Cayton led Cedar- honors. Lemon was named to the All-AMC ville’s scoring with 12 points each. First Team and Siemon to the Second Team, WINNING- Jeff Gordon in the early going of NASCAR’s Sprint Cup with 634 After another loss to Shawnee, the Lady while Hurley and Miller received honorable points. Clint Bowyer is in second place with 591 points, and Kurt Busch is in Jackets “were somewhat frustrated, but also re­ mentions. third with 588. Carl Edwards and Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth round out alized that the game did not mean tons and we the top five. In her second year as a First Team choice, had to refocus our attention and energy on na­ Lemon currently leads the NAIA Division II in SEEDED- As number one seeds in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament tionals,” Miller said. three-point accuracy at 50 percent. She leads the are Louisville, Connecticut, Pittsburgh and North Carolina. The two seeds are This game marked the first time in AMC team with 15.5 points and 4.6 assists per game. Michigan State, Memphis, Duke and Oklahoma. history for the first and second placed teams to With only two seniors and a host o f talented play each other in a showcase game rather than underclassmen, the fiiture for the Lady Jackets TAKEN O VER- By the Detroit Red Wings, the lead in the NHL points race. the AMC championship game. Even though basketball team looks bright. As this young team The defending champions lead the NHL with 101 points followed by the San both teams already qualified for Nationals, grows and develops together, they can only im­ Jose Sharks with 100 and the Boston Bruins with 99. the game counted towards CU’s seeding. Had prove upon this breakout season. the Lady Jackets won or lost by a significant JUDGING A BOOK BY ITS COYER

Jonathan Demers gotten for a blazing 40-yard dash, or poor -Staff Writer- interception rates bypassed for a powerful throwing arm. Mediocre players earn mil­ Professional sport drafts have slowly lions in literally hundredths of a second. become the golden idol of sports pros­ This only allows for overrated players in elytes. Bom from preseason hype, La-Z- an overrated system. Boy pundits nationwide gather together No other professional medium places and gaze upon the infamous big screen for so much immediate weight on such iso­ hours upon hours of old men naming play­ lated, miniscule tests. NFL managers will ers to a franchise. And you thought watch­ overlook many immeasurable aspects for ing billiards was boring. raw physical skill sets displayed in the Questionable or not, this is the new combine testing. sports fad. The further progression of this Worse, still, is the precedent of poor de­ new competitive craze is the pre-draft. cision making. One Vernon Davis after an­ Prospective athletes attempt to strut their other Troy Williamson rises to millions and stuff through a number of preordained falls to patterned, forgotten history. One physical challenges, such as weight lifting such individual, Darrius Hayward-Bey of JONATHAN MOUl.TROt.T and agility quests. These competitors are Maryland, looks to follow in this infamous Senior Bayley Nosal helped lead the way for the young Lady Jackets this year. then standardized by their “num bers” to tradition. Despite putting up numbers (42 supplement their overall draft package. receptions, 609 yards, 5 touchdowns)— baffling. Worse, those same managers are ular via the combine. But then again, that’s Lately, the NFL combine has many half that of Texas Tech’s Michael Crabtree willing to ignore the heralded No. 1 tal­ what everyone hungers for these days. mesmerized. Fans have become casual (97, 1165, 19)—Hayward-Bey is shoot­ ent in the draft in Crabtree for a short-term If only there was a return to the cus­ with com bine trademarks such as 40-yard ing up draft boards for his 4.27 dash time. ailment. tomary, action-packed approach to sports, times, broad jump lengths and Wonderlic Crabtree, due to a possible stress fracture, It serves to remind many that the hall when fans gathered to watch game sevens scores. More interesting still are the col­ is projected to backslide a bit. of fame wide receiver Jerry Rice never rather than pundits predicting at a weath­ lege athletes whom curiously climb the Some NFL managers believe that Hay­ won a track competition, but had true erman’s rate. Don’t put too much stock in draft boards due to any one o f the afore­ ward-Bey, whose games usually included “football speed.” I doubt you will find a those new and hotshot superstars. Let’s get mentioned tests. three receptions or less, will start beating personnel director today unwilling to take back to the traditionally scheduled pro­ Entire collegiate careers may be for­ faster, stronger corners in the NFL. This is Rice, though he’d likely appear unspectac­ gramming. cedars.cedarville.edu | March 19, 2009 115 Unexpected End to Basketball Dreams

Adam Clouse 44 percent for the game (57 percent during the -Staff Writer- second half) and was paced by Alliman with 19 The United States beating the Soviet Union points and 12 rebounds. at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid Despite die earlier than expected exit from was shocking. Buster Douglas knocking out the national tournament, the Jackets complete Mike Tyson in a stunning 1990 boxing match in what was the best season in school history and Tokyo was jarring. Division II Chaminade Col­ return a solid nucleus o f players for next year. lege triumphing over the University o f Virginia In addition to Estepp being named AMC Coach at the start of the 1982-1983 college basketball o f the Year in his first year at the helm, the team season was stunning. had four players receive all-conference recog­ JONATHAN MOULTROUP nition. Senior center Rose was named to the T J Taylor’s strong pitching is helping the Jackets to a winning record. In the same way that upsets not only bewil­ der the sports world, but in essence define sport first-team, junior forwards Alliman and Matt from BASEBALL page 13 southpaw, is 2-0, with a microscopic 0.57 itself, Sioux Falls (SD) defeating Cedarville Hamer were named to the second team and se­ solid start has certainly been the addition ERA, 20 strikeouts and an opponent’s bat­ University in the opening round of the 2009 nior guard Grant Walker, a four year starter at of transfer junior catcher David Convertini. ting average of .179. NAIA Division II men’s basketball tourna­ the point guard position, was named honorable He has been absolutely knocking the cover With the team currently on pace for a ment was a precipitous upset in and of itself. mention. off the ball so far this season for the Jackets. regular season record of 34-23, chances But it also left a longing feeling in the hearts The Jackets will have to replace the key Convertini leads the team in batting aver­ are favorable for a second straight year of and minds of players, coaches and fans alike, contributions of three players, as well as deal age (.489), hits (22), doubles (7), triples (1), record-setting win totals for CU. However, who thought that this may be the year that Ce­ with the potential losses o f two other key con­ homeruns (3), RBI (15), total bases (40), the AMC schedule will raise the level of darville would return home, at the very least, tributors. Rose, who finished his senior season slugging percentage (.889) and on-base per­ competition. Nonetheless, the first winning having made a deep run toward the national with averages of 11 points and 7 rebounds centage (.603). His statistics detail the offen­ season since 1990— the year during which championship. per game, leaves as the school’s all-time lead­ sive juggernaut he has been for the team. Martinez, Beelen and many other freshmen Having won the regular season American ing shot blocker and one of only 46 players to Pacing the way for the pitching staff has were bom— is not out of the question. Mideast Conference (AMC) title, the Yellow eclipse the 1,000 point plateau at Cedarville. been Colby Stoltzfus and T J. Taylor; they This young team will continue to improve Jackets earned themselves an automatic invita­ Walker, who averaged a career high 9 points have pitched the most innings so far for the as the season progresses. Almost all of their tion into the national tournament, held annually per game while shooting 95 percent from the team and have not disappointed. Stoltzfus, a home games still lie ahead. A second straight in Point Lookout, Mo. Carrying a 27-3 record free throw line this past year and Ryan Reep, junior right-hander, is 3-0, with a solid 2.21 year of success on the diamond is sending and a five game winning streak into the tour­ a five year contributor to the program who, by ERA, 20 strikeouts and an opponent’s bat­ the message loud and clear: Cedarville base­ nament, the Yellow Jackets garnered the No. 3 the team’s own admission, may have been the ting average of .171. Taylor, a sophomore ball has fumigated the losing stench. overall seed and drew Sioux Falls in their open­ most influential player on the team through his ing round game. The Cougars, who had to win service and work ethic, also leave voids in the three consecutive games in their conference program that will undoubtedly be tough to fill. tournament to even qualify for the event, came In addition to the players, the uncertain fu­ Lady Jackets Softball in with a 19-15 record and a six game winning tures of Assistant Coach Loren Kuhn and Stu­ streak. dent Assistant Ryan Mosher may have an effect The game started inauspiciously for the on next year’s team. Both Kuhn and Mosher Adjusts to New Season Jackets as Sioux Falls jumped out to an early 6-0 worked behind the scenes to contribute to the lead. Possibly feeling the effects of having not success o f the team, though their pursuits o f fur­ Sarah Hoffman the game failed to avenge its seven errors and played in 18 days, the team struggled through­ thering their careers may eventually lead them -Staff Writer- the team suffered its first loss of the season. out the first half and found itself trailing 33-25 away from CU and onto a new challenge. For an overwhelming majority of Despite the poor performance, the team at the half on only 31 percent shooting from the In lieu of this past season’s success, the Cedarville University students, the first week rebounded by defeating Ursuline in the final field. The Jackets responded after halftime with team’s immediate future looks bright. Return­ of March means spring break, which trans­ game of the day. French allowed only two hits a quick 8-2 run, only to see senior guard Adam ing six seniors-to-be, as well as three others lates into relaxation at home or on some sunny in five innings and Young finished for the save. Herther answer with eight consecutive points o f who saw significant action this past year, the beach. For the 14 women on the CU softball Koepke went three for three and batted in half his own to restore the lead to 12 points. team should be expected to contend for an­ team, spring break means opening the season in o f the team’s six runs. Beginning to feel that Cinderella may actu­ other conference title alongside the likes o f pre­ Florida with 12 games jammed into five short Next for the Lady Jackets was a double- ally pull the upset, Cedarville turned to its inside season contenders Walsh University and Notre days. While that might not sound like the ideal header against Saint Anselm. The first game combination of Daniel Rose and Ricardo Alli- Dame College. break for most students, the trip usually serves was a slugfest, totaling 23 hits between the two man to forge one last comeback attempt. Rarely With at least two scholarships available to as the highlight o f the season for the women. teams, with Saint Anselm coming out on top paired together on the court, Coach Pat Estepp fill, the team is also looking to round out its This year’s young team started the week in by a score of 10-7. Cedarville bounced back played the two Jamaicans together as Cedar­ recruiting class by filling the voids left at the Cocoa Beach, Fla., by sweeping a doublehead­ in the second game, however, and managed to ville fought back to grab its first and only lead center and point guard position. Other players er against Saint Maiy-of-the-Woods. Fresh­ squeak out a win in the bottom of the seventh of the game at 53-51. Back-to-back three point including junior Haddon Anderson and fresh­ man pitcher Emily Young hurled a complete- inning thanks to Fox’s two-out double down plays by all-conference guard Thomas Frames man Daniel Kohavi will likely be called upon to game shutout in her collegiate debut to open the left field line that scored the three winning restored the Cougar lead and, combined with contribute in greater roles this next season. the Lady Jackets’ season. runs. clutch free throw shooting down the stretch, While the team will undoubtedly gamer a The following game, junior Mallory White Looking forward to the possibility of fin­ sealed the end o f the Jackets season. top 10 ranking to begin next season and be a allowed only one earned run. The team need­ ishing 8-2 for the week, the ladies went into The Jackets, who entered the game as the favorite to defend its conference championship, ed all seven innings the second game to win, the last day hopeful, despite some crucial in­ third ranked rebounding team in the country, the end to this season speaks volumes to the scoring two runs in the bottom of the seventh. juries. Starting right fielder Lexi Mitchell was were outrebounded 36-30 by the Cougars. The trufli that each game must be approached as if it Overall, the Lady Jacket’s offense produced an sidelined all three games because of an injured team recovered from the poor first half to shoot could be the season’s last. astounding 18 hits in the double header, with hip flexor and Koepke was out with a pulled junior outfielder Sara Koepke totaling two hits hamstring. Missing Arose two players from the and two RBIs. lineup, in addition to being without freshman Coming off an impressive first day, the pitcher Leah Baker for the whole week, proved Lady Jackets looked forward to a full schedule to be too much of a loss for the Jackets. Both o f three games die following day. They contin­ offense and defense struggled all day, and CU ued their winning ways the first game, beating ended its trip on a three-game losing streak. King’s College 7-1. Young again allowed no Regardless of the record, Coach Rowe and runs through six innings and another freshman the rest of the staff were pleased with the ex­ pitcher, Jillian French, debuted in the final in­ perience the young team received through the ning for the save. trip. With 40 games left on the schedule, the The Jackets’ offense remained explosive, team has plenty of softball remaining, with a tallying 11 hits, three of which came from ju­ four-game weekend in Indiana up next for the nior first baseman Jenna Fox. White took the Lady Jackets. If all the players manage to stay mound for the second game o f the day against healthy and the offense regains its hot streak, Maiywood, but received little support from her the remainder o f the season looks very promis­ defense. O f the 13 runs scored by Marywood, ing for this young team. none were earned. Cedarville’s mere five hits in Senior Grant Walker helped guide the Jackets to a 27-4 record this season. 16 I March 19, 2009 | eedarsxedarville.edu To see how your bracket compares to ours, friend us on Facebook, username: Cedars Newspaper.

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