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Valparaiso University's 2007, 2008 & 2009 Indiana Student Newspaper College Weekly of the Year Farha named legal counsel PROBLEMS ELEVATE Law expert hired Students stuck in to handle future elevator discover issues at VU expired permit Brendan Kinney Paul Rubio Torch Staff Writer Torch Staff Writer The job of an elevator is to take Valparaiso Uni­ its occupants to their desired floor. versity recently At least one elevator in a Valparaiso hired Darron C. University residence hall did not do Farha as the new its job. university counsel Sophomore Lauren Banina had for VU. Farha will an unfortunate experience three come from Pitts­ weeks ago when she and two friends Farha burgh State Uni­ took a ride on the Wehrenberg Hall versity in Pittsburg, elevator to the fourth floor that they Kan., to join VU in November. will not soon forget. "He has a great deal of experi­ Their trip did not begin well. ence in the legal issues that face in­ Banina and her friends, sopho­ stitutions of higher education," said mores Kate Cronin and Ashley Dustin Wunderlich, senior director King, followed the necessary proce­ of public relations. dures, putting Banina's key into the Farha himself noted he has a va­ fourth floor keyhole and pushing riety of experience as a lawyer. After the corresponding button. When graduating from law school in 2001, the doors closed and the elevator he had a private practice in Kansas did not reach the fourth floor, King that focused mainly on business law phoned Claire Dossin, a sophomore and other legal issues. resident of the fourth floor. In 2003, he became the general Dossin tried to call the elevator counsel for Pittsburg State Univer­ to the fourth floor. When that at­ sity. tempt did not work, she went down "I ended up in higher education, to the desk attendant who assisted and I absolutely love it," Farha said. in solving the problem. Jay Conison, dean of the VU "It was kind of annoying," Bani­ Ashley King/ The Torch School of Law, was part of the com­ na said of being trapped in the el­ Sophomores Lauren Podowski, left, and Melissa Meyer wait for the elevator in Wehrenberg Hall last week. mittee that searched for candidates evator. for this position. Conison described According to Banina, the girls the position as^'that of legal advisor were in the elevator for about ten Hall, said that when a residence believed to have been between the After further investigation, it was to the leadership of the university." minutes. After the ordeal, the eleva­ assistant notified her of Banina's ground and first floors. discovered that certificates posted As university counsel, Farha will tor was closed for the remainder of situation, she pushed the button on Lyons then called Facilities Man­ in elevators located in Scheele, Lan- handle a variety of legal issues. the evening and was fixed the next the ground floor, which allowed the agement to resolve the problem. kenau, Brandt, Alumni and Weh­ "He basically will be the primary day. elevator to descend from its loca­ While in the elevator, Banina renberg Halls were all expired. person handling all the university's Rebecca Lyons, residential liv­ tion in the elevator shaft where it noticed that the permit displayed in legal issues," said provost Mark ing coordinator for Wehrenberg became inoperable. The elevator is the carrier was expired. See Elevators, page A4 Schwehn, who was also part of the search efforts. Schwehn listed some of these issues, which include employment, contracts, intellectual property (re­ garding patents in the College of Homecoming revisited in '09 Engineering) and liability. Farha will not always be doing courtroom the most popular events was Mon­ throughout the week." is an exciting time for returning work, according to Schwehn, who Current students day night's Court Cook-off. The winners of the king and alumni as well. The VU Alumni said Farha will sometimes advise During this event, the court queen voting will be announced Association has planned a series the president on issues regarding and alumni unite nominees made a dish to serve Saturday during halftime of the of weekend events to celebrate VU risk management. the student body. Students voted football game. history, tradition and reunion. According to Conison, VU will on VU's campus on their favorite dish. Points were Freshman UB member Jessica "Most people come back to see still use outside lawyers to handle awarded to the Smith said she friends," said VU Alumni Associa­ legal business, but "Mr. Farha will Alex Smith top three men is excited about tion officer and '61 alumnus Anne be responsible for the managing of Torch News Editor and women for Anyone who comes the Homecoming Mangelsdorf. "Anyone who comes the lawyers." Each year, one special October their organiza­ back to Homecoming events. back to Homecoming finds they Wunderlich said that Farha will weekend gives current Valparaiso tions. Candidates finds they have "The Union have reaffirmed love for and faith advise to the university on legal University students and alumni the represented vari­ reaffirmed love for Board has been in the university." matters that may come up in a uni­ opportunity to unite on campus to ous Greek or­ planning these Lew Bolitho, a '70 alumnus and and faith in the versity setting, just like in any busi­ share memories and to learn how ganizations, but events for over officer of VUAA, had a similar sen­ ness. the school has evolved. Union Board university. a year now, so a timent. "There are a wide variety of issues Homecoming Weekend kicks also appointed lot of effort went "It's an opportunity for alumni colleges and universities face, from off with a fireworks show at 8:15 male and female Anne Mangelsdorf into making this to reconnect with the university, state matters to employment to re­ tonight behind the Chapel of the candidates. VU Alumni Association year's Homecom­ which for most is a special place," search issues," Wunderlich said. "Mr. Resurrection. ing a success," Bolitho said. Voting for officer Farha will be able to provide legal Other events hosted by cam­ king and queen Smith said. • "All Approximately 800 people are advice whenever there's a need." pus organizations have spotted the candidates took place online this the events planned throughout the pre-registered to attend reunion As for his new position, Farha week leading up to Homecoming, year, giving students a more con­ week are a lot of fun, and also a events for alumni who graduated said his main goal is to help each sparking new traditions and ob­ venient opportunity to vote. great way to show school spirit." five, 25, 50 and more than 50 years department, each of the adminis­ serving customs of the past. "Online voting has been an Union Board also sponsored ago. trators, the board of directors and Potential Homecoming court amazing addition to the king and a T-shirt swap in which students Kellie Bindas, assistant director the university follow the laws and candidates hosted numerous queen voting process," said UB di­ could trade old shirts for a new of alumni relations, believes there ultimately help them achieve their events throughout the week that rector Angela Zemke. "We went Homecoming T-shirt. The old will be as many as 3,000 alumni on goals and objectives. gave the student body a chance to from having around 300 to 400 shirts will be given to charity. campus this weekend. See Farha, page A6 get to know the candidates. One of votes to having over 800 votes The Homecoming celebration See Homecoming, page A4

Index A&E B5 Features B3 Opinions. A7 The Torch "We will strive increasingly to Announcements A2 Flicker A7 Sports.... A9 On Guard for 95 Years quicken the public's sense of Calendar B2 National News A5 Weather. B6 Volume 103 :: Issue 6 civic duty." - The Athenian Oath The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009 Campus News A2 Campus Announcements We've got ^

Operation Smile VU covered. Operation Smile is hosting an event from 5 p.m. to 9 Oct. 12 at Noodles & Company located on LaPorte Avenue. For all students who participate in this offer, make sure to acknowl­ edge Operation Smile, and 25 percent of sales will go toward the charity. Food Bazaar The Valparaiso International Student Association, also page known as VISA, will host the International Food Bazaar dur­ ing Homecoming at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Oct. 10 on the west side of the Harre Union next to Huegli Hall. Delicious foods from 19 different countries including China, Saudi Arabia, In­ dia, Germany, Ireland and Malaysia will be served for only $5 per person.

VU Global Imports

VU Global Imports, a venture started by graduate students in Valparaiso University's New Venture Creation Class, will sell imports from around the globe as a celebration of VU's international community from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 10 out­ side the west door of the Harre Union. There will be a wide selection of items for sale as well as a free raffle and many give-aways. Fuddy Meers

The Valparaiso University department of theater will per­ form the comedic play "Fuddy Meers" at 2 p.m., Oct. 10 and 11 at the university's Studio Theater. This hilarious tale will fol­ low the ups and downs of a woman trying to piece together her life story while suffering from a terrible case of amnesia. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and free for students. Call the VU box office at ext. 5162 or visit www. valpo.edu/vuca. Organist Performs

Martin Jean will perform works by Bach, Reubke, Durufle and Bolcom at 3 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Chapel of the Resurrec­ tion. Jean is a former Valparaiso University professor who will perform a recital in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Chapel of the Resurrection during VU's Homecoming festivi­ ties. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and students. Visit www.valpo.edu/vuca or call the box office at ext. 5162 to purchase tickets and for further information. Fitness Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Fitness Center will hold a grand opening at 4 p.m. to 5 on Oct. 12. The ceremony will feature words by University President Heckler, a ribbon-cutting and a blessing. Food, giveaways, coupons to try new classes and tours of the facility will also be included. All students are welcome. Homecoming Concert

Valparaiso University's Symphony Orchestra will feature a Homecoming concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Tickets to the concert are $15 for adults and $10 for senior citizens and non-VU students and may be purchased by call­ Dan Lund / The Torch ing the VU box office at ext. 5162. A contractor stands by as Valparaiso University's Victory Bell is transported from its previous location in front of the former student union to its new home in front of the Athletics-Recreation Center. Leading the Future of Sustainability

As part of its Moeller Lecture series, Valparaiso University's College of Business will host a world sustainability conference •B^. from 6 p.m. to 9 Oct. 23. This event is open to the public, free ^^A N of charge and will take place in the Harre Union Ballroom. There will be guest speakers and will include a book-signing n male and female spray- from Ray C. Anderson, founder and chairman of Interface, Inc., Atlanta, Ga., touted as the "greenest CEO on Earth" by graffiti on the dugout's wall Forbes and Ernst & Young. A formal reception will be held :h. The suspects were about 14 following speeches by the Porter County Economic Develop­ ment Alliance (PCEDA).

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The Torch corrects its mistakes. If you see something you believe is a factual error, contact Editor in Chief Kathryn Kattalia at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009 Campus News A3 New program allows musical exchange have the opportunity to sing with Hochschule next fall. DeMaris said am Neckar through Mr. Giebels the Chapel of the Resurrection and New agreement an ensemble at the university. She that German will have a new per­ late uncle, Josef Eberle. Eberle was sometimes plays during the univer­ sends student to expects to receive focused and in­ spective as a music major while in a native of the city and well known sity's chapel break during the week. dividualized attention while at the Rottenburg. throughout Germany for his books She is also choir director and organ­ German university Hochschule. "It's that international experience and poems. The Giebel scholarships ist at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in German has been preparing with that enriches our students so much. provide financial assistance to study Chesterton, Ind. Mike Jakubisin organ lessons focused on German It enriches her life, and it enriches abroad programs in Rottenburg am "I will be able to always keep Torch Staff Writer and French composers that she will her studies," DeMaris said. Neckar and the neighboring cities of in mind that I have a practical set­ continue once in Rottenburg. She The exchange program is made Reutlingen and Tubingen. ting to use what I learned," German Valparaiso University President expects the instructors will have a possible by a scholarship estab­ German will bring back much of said. Mark Heckler signed the official different perspective and interpre­ lished by Henry and June Giebel. what she learns from Germany. She Contact Mike Jakubisin at torch@ memo of understanding between tation of music because they have a The couple has ties to Rottenburg takes organ lessons once a week in valpo.edu. Valparaiso University and Hoch- better understanding of the culture schule fur Kirchenmusik in Rotten- and history as German natives. burg am Neckar Oct. 2. "For a student to participate in Junior Emily German will be a study abroad program like this VU's first exchange student to at­ one, the student's German ability tend the University for Church Mu­ needs to be advanced," said Sarah sic in spring 2010. DeMaris, professor of foreign lan­ One of Germans deciding fac­ guages and literatures. tors for coming to VU was the op­ German said that the opportu­ portunity to study German and nity will help her understand mu­ church music at the university. With sic and discover the intentions of the help of scholarships and com­ the German composers. She will munication with the school in Rot­ play on organs similar to those on tenburg am Neckar, she will be able . which composers Johann Sebastian to continue her studies in Germany. Bach, Paul Hindemith and Helmut "It was never an option for me to Walcha composed their music. Ger­ study abroad until this came along," man will receive a stipend through German said. "I get the best of both DAAD, the German academic ex­ worlds." change service. The stipend will Stefan Schuck, professor of cho­ allow her to travel to churches and ral conducting at the Hochschule historical sites outside of the univer­ fur Kirchenmusik, met with VU sity to learn and sometimes play on faculty from both the music and the unique instruments, foreign language department. The "Every organ is different; each Catholic University for Church Mu­ piece has to be adapted to the in­ sic has 25 students, with seminar strument in some way, shape or classes of roughly six to seven stu­ form," German said. dents per class. VU hosted its first student from German will study a variety of the Hochschule during fall 2006. subjects such as Bach cantatas, chil­ Since then, DeMaris has been work­ dren's choirs, liturgies and hymns. ing to build a program between She will also receive organ, voice the universities. She hopes VU will Photo provided and conducting instruction and will be able to host a student from the Professor Stefan Schuck, from Germany's Hochschule fur Kirchenmusik, shakes hands with VU President Mark Heckler. Senate decides fate of leftovers H1N1 cumulated from certain events that Committee (DFC). of situations to which the commit­ Motion creates ,were put on by student groups," "I was on the DFC, and it's a tee has given money in the past. update said Alex Johnson, at-large sena­ great idea," Johnson said. "What I "One year a student brought debate over where tor and finance committee chair. wanted was for all $231,767.71 to go forward a proposal for weather "It's the $5 that wasn't used at the to the DFC so that later they could radios in each of the dorms at the Campus still rollover budget pizza parties, the $10 that wasn't propose to put the money in its tune of $1,400," Johnson said. "And put to use for a trip, or it was mon­ necessary place." that was a single student." waiting on results should reside ey that an organization had asked Referring more directly to the "We were involved in purchas­ senate for but for one reason or an­ motion at hand, Johnson voiced his ing the equipment in the new Fit­ of students flu tests Rachael Battista other was never used." concerns with the decision to put ness Center, the NOAA weather Torch Assistant News Editor "All of this the funds in the radios, and other small things," Madie Szrom money has ended new CD without Johnson added. "The DFC also Torch Staff Writer Tensions rose as the Valparaiso up in one big fund I think it was a good it being decided played a big hand in the 150th Cel­ University Student Senate dealt over the years, idea either way upon among the ebration." The H1N1 virus,-which has with the fate of motion S.R. 83 and now it is sen­ members of the Heitkamp suggested that, al­ been infecting numerous Mid­ during a meeting Monday night. ate's chance to put because both choices DFC first. though the senate majority voted western states including Ohio, The S.R. 83 motion, which repre­ it to good use," involve putting the "I just think to put the $100,000 into the new Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana, has possibly made its way onto sented the review of the Student Johnson added. money into a CD. sliding the CD 13-month CD, the option of giv­ Senate Certificate of Deposit In­ "What we into the proposal ing the decision to the DFC was a Valparaiso University's campus vestment Fund by the Budget Roll­ mainly want is for puts it as a prior­ sound choice as well. as of last week. over Committee, was passed by a student groups to Courtney Heitkamp ity above other "I didn't think it was a bad Authorities said the virus, vote of 16-0-1. have the ability to Student body president things," Johnson idea," Heitkamp said. "I think it also known as swine flu, may The Budget Rollover Commit­ spend the money said. "If the funds was good either way because both have infected two VU students: tee (BROC) was called upon for ... to not have it were to be un­ choices involve putting the money A resident and a commuter. The this evaluation in hopes that the sit in a bank account and go un­ der the. control of the DFC first, into a CD. We had two really good students are reported to have board of student senators would used," said Courtney Heitkamp, then there would be more flexibil­ proposals on the table and the contracted Type A influenza, a bring a new "strategic plan" into student body president. "Also, ity with the amount of money we majority of senate just wanted to strain that is known to some­ fruition for the CD. we want to advertise that the would be able to put into the CD. make sure that we were financially times lead to H1N1. This new plan revolves around money is there for the students. Maybe instead of only putting in sound." "We had one case last week," Student Senate creating a new That is why we decided to bring $100,000, the DFC could decide to Shedding light on the future of said VU Director of Health Toni 13-month CD in which they will this motion to a vote." put in $150,000 and maximize the the leftover $131,797.71, Heitkamp Baldwin-Dufour. "(One is) fully invest $100,000 of the $231,767.71 After the meeting Heitkamp amount in these funds." said that the DFC will receive these recovered and doing well and rollover budget with the expecta­ further emphasized the impor­ The primary benefit that the funds but "will not be required to (is) back in school. The com­ tion that at 1.55 percent APY, it will tance of senate remaining proac­ DFC's possible review of the funds spend every last dime" and that the muter student hasn't returned mature significantly. tive with its financial decisions. would have offered, according to remaining money "can continue to yet." Sophomore senator Brad "It is our duty to decide what Johnson, was time. roll over" for imminent prospects. While H1N1 is highly sus­ Lubeck commented on the goal to do with the money," Heitkamp "It gives senate a little longer to Although Student Senate's final pected in these cases, it has yet of this proposal, further clarifying said. "The main reason that many decide what to do with (the mon­ decision was not in favor of John­ to be confirmed. what exactly is to be done with the of us voted for the motion to be ey)," Johnson said. son's suggestion, he remains posi­ "We don't know for sure funds initially. passed was to have a backup plan Offering a deeper insight into tive of the possibilities that can be if these cases are H1N1," said "The motion follows the strate­ and for senate to be financially the inner workings of the DFC, attained with the $100,000 savings Dustin Wunderlich, senior di­ gic plan first, then it's-about seeing sound as well as responsible." Lubeck described the benefits that put into the new Certificate of De­ rector of public relations. "They where that money is going to go," According to Lubeck, the mo­ this discretionary student board posit Investment. first test for Type A Influenza Lubeck said. tion declares that the final destina­ offers to student groups on cam­ "(The passing of the motion) and then send those down to The rollover budget money tion for "the rollover money would pus. still worked out in a way that is the state to confirm H1N1." originated from the remaining be in the senate general fund." ' "I think the DFC is a way to responsible in the end," Johnson Baldwin-Dufour said there funds of student organizations at Johnson was opposed to this give funding to organizations that said. are three types of Influenza: the end of each academic year. proposal, saying that the best place wouldn't usually receive a lot. of Type A, B and H1N1. "The rollover .budget fund is for the money was under the judg­ funding," Lubeck said. Contact Rachael Battista at comprised of money that was ac­ ment of the Discretion of Funds Johnson also detailed the types [email protected]. See Flu, page A4 A4 Campus News The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009 Flu, from page A3

"Our flu tests here distin­ OPERATING CERTIFICATE guish between A and B but can't tell for swine," Baldwin-Dufour ni A M A said. "We get a sample, send I II u INI £k it to the state and until results N come back assume it's swine This Certificate has been issued by the flu because over 90 percent of Division of Fire and Building Safety people tested with Type A have had swine flu." e Number Date issued Date of Expiration Due to the contagiousness 07/07/200B 07/07/2009 of the flu, students who are ex­ periencing symptoms are en­ couraged to stay in their rooms, Elevator Location: away from others. VALPARAISO UNIV SCHEELE 49 "The (infected) students 1500LINCOLNWAY stayed in their room or are at home," Wunderlich said. "They VALPARAISO IN 46383 self-isolated themselves." While H1N1 is slightly dif­ ferent from the seasonal flu, the Type: PASS HYD Capacity: Q03S0O symptoms have been identical. "We're still using the (Cen­ Branch Director of Code Enforcement: DONALD H. BRADLEY ter for Disease Control) case •• • • Departmeni t of Homeland S€ definition for influenza," Bald­ Division of Fire & Building I win-Dufour said. "Sore throat, 302 W. Washington St, Hm coughing, sometimes body MOOSIFR SAFETY Indianapolis, IN 46204 aches, diarrhea and vomiting have occurred." However, contrary to popu­ INDIANA LAW REQUIRES CONSPICUOUS POSTING OF THIS CERTIFICATE lar belief, H1N1 may not be the most dangerous of the flu vi­ Rebecca Barnes/ The Torch ruses. An expired certificate in the elevator of Scheele Hall displays a date that is more than three months past due. While the displayed certificates are expired, the " "Swine flu tends to be more elevators have been re-certified. mild than the seasonal flu," Baldwin-Dufour said. "The seasonal flu kills more people Elevators, from page Al ties Services, said that an.expired us the permit." Ryan Blevins, assistant dean of every year than swine flu has." permit should not have been dis­ At press time, no signs were pres­ students for residential fife, said Though the virus is not eas­ The certificate displayed in played in an elevator. ent notifying elevator occupants that that when an elevator goes off-line, ily differentiated, it does act in Brandts elevator expired in 2008. "Sometimes someone will notify valid permits were kept on file else­ someone, such as a residential liv­ one major distinctive way. According to Rachel Meyers, us (that an expired permit is dis­ where. ing coordinator, contacts Facilities "The thing that's different Public Information Officer for the played), and we'll According to Management who then evaluates the is the people swine flu targets," Indiana Department of Homeland check,'* Greiner Meyer, "Any ex­ problem. Baldwin-Dufour said. "It tar­ security, "Institutions must have a said. "Right now Any expired license pired license should If Facilities Management is un­ gets people between the ages current valid permit displayed in­ I'm looking to should be taken out be taken out," but able to correct the problem, an in­ of five and 24 years old, while side the carrier of the elevator." put a sign in no penalty exists dependent contractor is called out to the seasonal flu hits the older "That's a state law," Meyers add­ (elevators) that for displaying an the university. Eighty-five percent of population." ed. says, 'To see the Rachel Meyers expired license. the time, an elevator can be fixed the While only two possible cas­ If the valid permit or a photo­ Original permit, Department of Homeland Greiner insisted, same day. es have been documented on copy of the license is not displayed, go to Physical Security though, that the If the problem occurs on a week­ campus thus far, it is expected "a sign should be posted that says Plant.' I'm look­ problem was most­ end and is not "essential," the univer­ that others will follow. the permit is on file in a front of­ ing at it to see if ly cosmetic. sity will wait until Monday to call the "We will experience addi­ fice," Meyer said. Such signs are that makes more sense." "A lot (of elevator permits) have elevator company to fix the problem. tional flu cases," said University permitted because the authors of He added, "When permits go been updated already," Greiner said, The elevators are "inspected on a President Mark Heckler. "I am the Indiana Codes "recognize that out, my staff goes around and puts adding that his staff checked on mal­ regular basis," Blevins said. encouraged to see many stu­ at private institutions like universi­ copies in (elevators). If (a certificate functioning elevators whenever Fa­ Assistant Editor Zach King con­ dents, faculty and staff mem­ ties, permits could be stolen." has) been renewed, we put those cilities Management is called to an tributed to this report. Contact Bren­ bers taking action to prevent Gary Greiner, director of Facili­ out right away once the state sends elevator. dan Kinney at [email protected]. the spread of the flu on cam­ pus." Wunderlich said measures Homecoming, from page Al on campus. they could get to know one another. isfy church fathers," Doering said. are being taken by the VU com­ But most current Homecoming Homecoming marked when they "The first Lutheran president munity to suppress the risk of "People are looking to renew events are relatively new traditions. became full-fledged students." didn't feel like they had the right to more flu infections of all types. their connection and restore what University Archivist Mel Doering The beanies were referred to as ban dancing, but when O.P. Kretz­ "We've sent out several e- they see as the best time of their has seen many traditions come and freshman pots. mann got here he realized that in mails stressing prevention," life," Bindas said. go in his time at Respect was granted to the order to get the churches' support Wunderlich said. "There are a "It's about nos­ People are looking to VU. Perhaps the freshmen students after they com­ they would have to follow the rules, number of things people can do talgia for most best-known . tra­ pleted a contest at halftime of the so all dancing was held off campus to reduce the likelihood of in­ people. They want renew their dition from for­ Homecoming football game. during that time,, he added. fection, including getting vac­ to feel like they connection and mer Homecom­ In Doering's days, this was de­ Perhaps the most bizarre of cinated for both seasonal and are still a part of restore what they see ing festivities was cided in a test of brute strength all Homecoming events occurred H1N1 flu." Valpo." the annual fresh­ against the sophomores. Friday afternoon each year during Vaccinations are available at Bindas said as the best time of man bonfire. "After tug-of-war, they could the Homecoming festivities. After the Health Center. some of this week­ their life. "The bon­ get rid of their pots. I don't recall classes were finished for the week, "We've given a number of end's highlights fires were built the sophomores ever winning," students would dress down in vaccinations and more clinics will include din­ Kellie Bindas on east campus, Doering said. "I could have done baggy clothes and head downtown are coming: up," Wunderlich ners and recep­ which the uni­ without that. But the green hats dressed up as homeless people. Assistant director of said. "We haven't received the tions for classes versity bought at were helpful in identifying other "Males weren't supposed to H1N1 vaccine but we will soon." celebrating their alumni relations the start of World freshmen. We couldn't afford to shave from the beginning of classes In addition to getting vacci­ 25th and 50th War II," Doering come early. It must be easier now until Homecoming." Doering said. nated, students should practice class reunions. Another event be­ said. "The first building there was with the orientation happening be­ "Rewards were given to the stu­ everyday ways to keep them­ ing started this year is Oktoberfest, the union, which was built in 1955. fore school even starts." dents with the longest beard and selves infection free. which will honor VU's Lutheran East campus was wide open then, The hazing practice came to an the best legs." "Washing your hands fre­ heritage with traditional German so that is where the bonfires were abrupt halt under university presi­ On Friday evening, students quently and using soap and food, live music and.free polka les­ built. Not long after many build­ dent O.P. Kretz- would gather water or alcohol-based cleans­ sons from student members of VU ings were built, and the university mann. Males weren't around the fresh­ man bonfire for ers and hand sanitizers are all Ballroom. Oktoberfest will begin used the excuse that there was no "It ended one supposed to shave encouraged," Wunderlich said. at 11 a.m. Saturday on Huegli lawn. room. They were actually afraid year because a pep rally for "Students are also advised to This weekend, the VUAA will people were going to get hurt and freshmen were from the beginning speeches and the stay indoors in their rooms if also unveil a list entitled "The Top hurt seriously. The tallest one was having a meeting of classes until ceremony offi­ 70 feet." in the gym and cially announcing they experience flu symptoms, 150 Most Important Valpo People," Homecoming. but we do recommend students voted on by more than 38,000 When Doering came to VU as the sophomores the Homecoming get the shot." alumni throughout the course of a freshman, his class was given or­ rushed in and queen. President Mel Doering Kretzmann would It is believed that the vacci­ the year. ders to construct the bonfire from scared them, and grant a kiss to the nation is the safest and most de­ The finished list includes VU old railroad ties. as they were rush­ University archivist newly announced pendable way to stay flu free. alumni who have excelled in areas "I.came here in '47 as a fresh­ ing out six people queen. "Preventive measures such such as business, education, health man, and they told us it had to be got trampled and sent to the hos­ as getting vaccinated will sig­ care and government. Nomina­ one foot taller than the year before. pital," Doering said. "That is when While these traditions and rules nificantly reduce the number of tions began in 2007. The list will be Each one of the railroad ties was President Kretzmann said, "That's no longer exist on campus, Doer­ flu cases we have at Valpo and published and sent out to publica­ about one foot thick," Doering said. it.'" ing sees one tradition that might help protect the wellness of our tions across the country. The bonfires were all part of a Current students might be become the hallmark of Home­ fellow students, professors, staff The Homecoming week has practice that hasn't been seen on surprised to find that a prac­ coming. members and guests," Heckler been eventful, but with fireworks, VU's campus for quite some time. tice that is quite commonplace "They've done fireworks off and said. football and many friendly re­ "Now the bonfire has to be now was banned on campus for on. I think of all the traditions that unions remaining, the weekend viewed all as a piece. It was con­ nearly twenty years from 1939 to one is probably going to catch on." Contact Madie Szrom at should prove to be packed with sidered freshmen hazing," Doering 1957- Contact Alex Smith at torch@ [email protected]. even more activities for everyone said. "They had to wear beanies so "Dancing was forbidden, to sat- valpo.edu. The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009 Nation News A5 Students targeted in online theft E-books economical to market their products on campus, Some thieves don't go to that trou­ "While the price cut comes College identities some say. And credit card companies ble. College students reveal all sorts of Amazon.com slightly earlier than expected, are expected to scramble this fall to information about themselves on so­ we see this as typical Amazon insecure due to sign up college students before a new cial networking sites, experts said. It cuts prices on (cutting prices prior to the mar­ federal law takes effect in February all comes down to being too trusting. ket having a viable competitor) Internet activity that will restrict their practices. "If someone were to call them and 'Kindle reader and sets up the Kindle for a full Experts urge students to take pre­ ask them for personal information, runway for Q4," Citigroup ana­ Gene Trainor cautions as the new school year gets they just provide that information," Dan Gallagher lyst Mark Mahaney wrote in a McClatchy-Tribune News Services under way. A little cynicism usually Owens said. "Unless they initiated McClatchy-Tribune News Services note Wednesday. helps, said Denise Owens, Comerica the contact or they can verify whom Mahaney added that the FORT WORTH, Texas - Phil Bank's Texas fraud and identity theft they're speaking with, they shouldn't SAN FRANCISCO - Ama­ price cut "increases the chance Banker said he "freaked out" when investigator. give out personal information. And zon.com Inc. cut the price of its that the Kindle becomes one he saw his bank account balance af­ "If it seems too good to be true, it financial institutions and credit card Kindle electronic-book reader of the hit products this holiday ter buying a $100 cell phone with his is," Owens said. companies will never ask them for for the second time this year, as season." debit card. The receipt showed that Many scams against college stu­ their PIN number or the security competition continues to grow Shares of Amazon were $1,919 was missing from his checking dents are hatched online, experts code on the back of their card." in the fledgling e-book space. up 3.4 percent at $94 by early account. said. Students often fall victim to Students' mailboxes will likely be Late Tuesday night, Amazon Wednesday afternoon. The money was spent in the Bal­ work-from-home, Internet sales and stuffed with credit card offers because announced that it cut the price Analysts believe the com­ timore area, a place he had never vis­ identification scams, said Owens, of the federal Credit Card Account­ of the Kindle by $40 to $259. pany has sold more than one ited. who has investigated scams and iden­ ability, Responsibility and Disclosure The move comes just three million units since its original Banker, then a University of North tity theft for 18 Act of 2009. Effective months after the company debut in the fall of 2007. Texas senior, called Wells Fargo years. These It basically paints a Feb. 22, the law pre­ slashed the price tag of the de­ Mahaney upped his estimate Bank, the company that issued his vents credit card com­ vice by $60 , equating a total crimes tend to target on the backs of for the current year to 1.5 mil­ debit card. He suspects that his debit involve wir­ panies from giving stu­ price reduction of 28 percent lion units from 1 million prior card information was stolen after he ing or sending our college students. dents gifts in exchange during that pe­ to the latest bought a textbook over the Internet money overseas for credit card applica­ riod. In our view, the price price cut. in February 2008 from a company he or to other parts tions and from send­ "In our view, Lawrence Wilson cut is Amazon's A report didn't completely trust. of the country. ing offers unless the the price cut is out from "They were selling this textbook "Because President, ID Theft student agreed to have Amazon's re­ response not only to Forrester at a radical discount from anywhere they're on the Victims Support Group of them sent, according sponse not only economies of scale Research on else," Banker said. "So I took a chance, Internet so of­ North America to Consumers Union, to economies Wednesday and I got burned for it." ten, and they do publisher of "Consum­ of scale but but also to growing predicted Identity theft and scam investiga­ so much of their ers Report" magazine. also to growing competition. that over­ tors say they hear stories like this all stuff online, I do see them fall victim The law also requires colleges to pub­ competition," all sales of the time. College-age Americans are to a lot of the Internet fraud scams," licly disclose any marketing contracts Sandeep Aggar- Sandeep Aggarwal e-readers not the most likely age group to be­ Owens said. made with credit card companies. wal of Collins Senior analyst, Collins would hit come victims of fraud - those ages 25 Stewart wrote Sometimes criminals posing as "This is the last season that credit Stewart three million to 44 are, according to a 2004 Federal promoters persuade fraternities or card companies are going to be able in a note to cli­ units this Trade Commission report. But col­ sports clubs to sign students up for to actively market on campus, giving ents Wednesday year, with lege students' love affair with tech­ credit cards. No cards exist - the goal away free T-shirts and all the other morning. about one-third of those com­ nology, and sometimes their naivety, is to open fraudulent accounts using freebies," said Lauren Bowne, a Con­ AT&T Inc. will provide wire­ ing in the holiday season. Ama­ makes them vulnerable to some types the students' addresses, Social Se­ sumers Union attorney. less connectivity for the inter­ zon is expected to account for of identity theft, experts say. curity numbers and birthdates from At Texas Christian, Texas Wesley- national device. Sprint provides about 60 percent of those, fol­ Colleges and universities add to the the so-called applications, said Betsy an and Texas Woman's universities, the service for the domestic ver­ lowed by Sony at 35 percent and problem by issuing student identifica­ Broder, assistant director of the Fed­ student ID cards can be used for meal sion. the rest split among the smaller tion cards that double as debit cards eral Trade Commission's division of plans, access to rooms and bookstore In a statement, the company players. or by allowing credit card companies privacy and identity protection. purchases. But they can't be used off said the international version of The Kindle allows readers campus - except in the Kindle will sell for $279 and to buy and download books the case of TCU, will be available for shipping on through a wireless connection where they can be Oct. .19. and read them on the screen. used at some near­ The price cut and new in­ More than 350,000 books, plus by restaurants. ternational version are likely magazine and newspaper sub­ Banks and part of Amazon's efforts to get scriptions, are available at Ama­ nqupe credit card compa­ in front of the growing compe­ zon's Kindle store. nies pay schools to tition in the e-reader market. One drawback for ri­ issue student ID/ Sony Corp. has updated its line vals has been their inability debit cards and in of e-reader devices, with at least to match the number of new some cases to so­ one model priced at $199, lower titles that are purchasable licit students dur­ than the Kindle. through Amazon. Yet they say ing certain times, Also over the next few they are working with pub­ NOT YOUR PLANS such as orienta­ months, new devices from lishers and other booksellers, tion. To some col­ Netherlands-based iRex and including book-seller Barnes Train service is temporarily suspended leges, that adds U.S. startup Plastic Logic are set & Noble, to match Amazon's up to millions of to hit the market. offering. between South Bend and Gary Metro dollars a year, said Center on some weekends due to a Lawrence Wilson, major construction project to upgrade president of the Piano, Texas-based our original overhead wires that have - ID Theft Victims Battery tips revealed been in place since the 1920s! w Support Group of North America. dows device. If it never leaves At UT-Arling- Life prolonged your desk at home or work, If riding the South Shore to ton, every ID card you should not leave the laptop issued has a Wells for lithium- plugged in indefinitely. a special destination is Fargo logo, said Once or twice a month, un­ part of your weekend plans, Kristin Sullivan, based laptops plug the power cord and let the don't change what it's allabout... assistant vice presi­ laptop run on battery power. dent for media rela­ Jim Rossman Let the battery run down just change your route! tions. The universi­ McClatchy-Tribune News Services until you get a warning on ty receives 75 cents Question: What's the best the screen that it's about to per card, along way to prolong the life of a lap­ lose power, then plug it in and with additional top battery? If you're not going charge it back up. payments if people to use the computer for a while, Apple's operating system From 2:30 a.m. Saturday until 3:00 a.m. Monday, link their cards to how should you store the bat­ keeps track of the number of a Wells Fargo ac­ times you've cycled the battery. the 2009 TENTATIVE dates that will be affected are tery? Should you leave it in­ count. Under this stalled or take it out? It also stores information about October 10-12 agreement, UT- Answer: Laptop batteries the battery's condition. October 31-November 2 Arlington received have changed a lot in the last 10 From the Apple Menu, $7,876 last fiscal years. Today, most of them are choose About This Mac, then year and $15,369 lithium-based. click More Info to bring up the during the 2006-07 Apple Inc. seems to be lead­ System Profiler. year. About 2,000 of ing the way in battery trends, From the column on the left, the school's 30,000 with more time between charg­ click to highlight Power, and the cardholders have es and recent laptop models that information will be displayed linked their cards user-changeable batteries. on the right. to a Wells Fargo ac­ According to Apple, it's im­ Apple says that if you don't count, she said. portant to keep the battery's plan to use your laptop for at As part of electrons moving around. That least six months, you should For Outage Updates Call or means you need to use the bat­ remove the battery and store it UNT's debit card Visit Our Web Site: with about a 50 percent charge. agreement, Wells tery to keep it working prop­ (219)878-1745 nictd.com Fargo contributes erly. Apparently, storing a bat­ $15,000 annually to You should really exam­ tery that's either fully charged the school's Regents ine how you use your laptop, or fully discharged can shorten Scholarship Fund. whether it's an Apple or a Win­ its life. A6 Campus News The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009

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Farha considers himself a preventive lawyer. "My objective is to keep us out of court," Farha said. Farha noted how unique his position is at VU, which is owned by a private corporation - in this case, a religiously affili­ ated organization. "I'm viewing myself as a higher-ed lawyer as well as a cor­ porate lawyer," Farha said. Conison noted that Farha's presence at VU will help the uni­ SCAB1BB? versity community. "I think Mr. Farha will be in a position to help the president, the board and the deans manage the university more effectively and make sure we deal more ap­ propriately with issues, includ­ ing those that effect students," Conison said. He expressed how everything Farha does will ulti­ mately benefit students. Wunderlich noted how valu­ able the counsel position will be for the university. "Something we've seen in recent years is increasing regu­ lation in relation to institutions of higher learning," Wunderlich said. "So making sure we have wide legal counsel will be valu­ able to the university as we move forward and advance our vi­ sion." Farha's hiring means that VU will now have a person specifi­ cally devoted to lawyers, which is something VU hasn't had be­ fore. SPIBBBS "We now have in-house counsel," Schwehn said. "There's not been a seat on the President s Council for a lawyer before." Conison noted that because Farha will be a vice president, he will be a part of the leadership team. "He'll bring his insights as a lawyer," Conison said. According to Conison, the search process involved a com­ CLOWS? mittee that sought candidates, put them through an intensive interview process and then made recommendations to University President Mark Heckler, who made the final hiring decision. Those who participated in Farha's hiring highlighted his ex­ perience. "Mr. Farha has been serving as general counsel of a good- sized university for six years now," Conison said. Farha's experience also in­ cludes creating the general coun­ sel position he currently serves in at Pittsburg State University. Farha said that he knows getusc.com what it is like to be the first per­ son to hold such a position at a university. "I plan to convince the stake­ holders how I can add value to what they're doing," Farha said. Farha also has notable char­ acter qualities. Schwehn said that Farha is someone young and experienced. "He's a very intelligent and strategic individual," Conison said. "He will make strong con­ tributions to the university im­ mediately." Those involved in the process of Farha's hiring were satisfied with the decision. "I think it's a very good ap­ pointment," Schwehn said. "I'm impressed with him personally." "We're excited to have him here and have him join our leadership team," Wunderlich added. Farha noted how good he feels about coming to VU. "I quickly realized working at the university would be a great career move," Farha said. "I look forward to starting my career at Valpo." Incoming iis. ©2009 U.S. Cellular. Contact Paul Rubio at torch@ valpo.edu. The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009 A7

"Huge gap, rich to poor. This is unhealthy." - Dalai Lama, urging the U.S. to address its wealth disparity as he accepted a human rights award presented OPINION by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Chicago's student death toll continues to mount dangerous neighborhoods, violence in schools cannot be wholly fought with dollars and high hopes. Bderek SCHNAKE Daley must take a more Torch Opinion Editor active role in improving poor neighborhoods by simultaneously While city politicians vainly improving the surrounding sought the 2016 Olympics, Chicago's infrastructure and by encouraging undercurrent of violence was business growth in the area. allowed to flow freely. Both Daley and City Hall Recently, a Fenger High School need to postpone any useless student was brutally beaten to death plans to renovate already affluent on Chicago's south side. Out of the neighborhoods. Millions of dollars 35 students killed since last year, the have spent above and beyond budget death of 16-year-old Darrion Alberts to renovate Soldier Field, create has received massive attention in Millennium Park and redevelop the days following his death. Cell prime downtown real estate at phones captured the video of two Block 37.1f these projects met their rival gangs brawling, eventually budgets (or were never started) swallowing Alberts into a melee of more money and focus could be swinging two-by- allotted to a MCT fours. The video J can't understand how violent trend was subsequently schools they haven't yet grown in broadcasted on that predates YouTube. notion ABOUT 1DMAKE \M5 0OMPIC5 WJ, tired of burying caskets any I£ WWP5 U£ THE CRCWP OH ITS F^T- This leads us instead of graduating of a Chicago to the reason why Olympics. so much national students. So much of attention has the problem is been focused on this incident. It has an intricately woven fabric of social, been easy for Mayor Daley and city economic and environmental politicians to distract Chicagoans pressure. There are no jobs, no with grandiose Olympic dreams. stable school structure, and most But now that the Internet and the importantly, there are no outlets. media have gotten their hands The cycles of poverty and violence on evidence of violence in public coincide with each other. schools, city officials can't skirt the Jamal Harding, one of the Fenger issue. students involved in the brawl, told I can't understand how they the Chicago Tribune there is no way haven't yet grown tired of burying out for him and his peers. caskets instead of graduating "Why should I have to run from students. where I live?" he asked. "If I have to To help, Obama dispatched run from where I live, where else former Chicago Public Schools can I go?" Director Arne Duncan Derek Schnake / The Torch Mayor Daley must and U.S. Attorney get back to work General Eric Holder •I and focus the same to deal with the kind of manpower, situation. Armed the same kind of with a $500,000 rallying call that he federal grant, invoked during his MCT Holder and Duncan Olympic campaign. impressed upon the It's clear that he and city the necessity of a his administration "I want my summer back." "Does anyone else think the "conversation" between have the capability to -October 4 food prices at Founder's are all parties involved. mobilize people and ridiculously high?" But it seems to me that businesses around a central "Rambo, Tyler Durden and -October 7 the time for conversation has long idea. But let that idea be safety Jack Dawson were all based on since passed. Now is the time for in our schools and growth in our Schubert's real-life experiences." "Walking through the VUCA is a action. communities. -October 5 friendly reminder of how 'unique' The test Daley's legacy faces Time is so very precious, some Valpo people are." is not bringing the Olympics to especially when CPS students are "New Pearl Jam album is -October 8 Chicago but ending the cycle of dying at a rate of 35 per year. Daley amazing! Union Board should violence and poverty that infects the can't afford to wait any longer to bring them to campus." "Did anyone see VUDU on schools for which he's responsible. fix the real problems that face the -October 5 Saturday? They were so funny! Daley and his cronies managed city. While the schools run red with We need more shows!" to raise over $72 million to fund a blood and the debt sheets run red "I feel like every 16 to 19 year- -October 8 failed Olympic bid; I see no reason with ink, the spotlight now lies on FLICKER old girl goes through a 'I'm into why he should fail at raising enough photography' phase." "I can't wait for fall break." Daley to address violence in his BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION money to fully fund much-needed schools. He cannot fail this task. -October 5 -October 9 afterschool programs. The views expressed are those of Increasing funding is not the only Hi! I'm Flicker, the true voice "Someone tell Derek Schnake the writer and not necessarily those Hey VU! Flicker is now on solution. While many schools lack of The Torch. Contact Derek Schnake of Valparaiso University. that he isn't as wise as he thinks Twitter. Tweet the Torch @ the financial capabilities to manage at [email protected]. Something bothering you? Send he is." me an AOL Instant Message at -October 5 ValpoTorch and I'll make VUTorch. sure they get in print! "I never understood why they call I'll make sure it shows up on the it Homecoming. If it was truly a THE TORCH V'N: Opinion pages every week. 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of creature that inhabits the land. States of America has killed as Native American culture was many Native Americans as Hitler s viewed as "barbaric" and needed Germany killed Jews? Why do to be disposed of if the European Americans spend a great deal of Torch Opinion Writer lifestyle was to flourish while time examining foreign genocides accomplishing Manifest Destiny. yet ignore the one that took place Several times a year I find In George Washington's words, literally in their own backyards? myself in a patriotic dilemma. The the European Americans were "to If getting rich by stealing money national anthem is about to begin, lay waste all the settlements around is socially unacceptable, why is and all of the people around me . . . You (General John Sullivan) founding a nation on the basis of rise to their feet to honor America. will not by any means, listen to any stolen land deemed legitimate? NOP Seemingly, I am expected to stand overture of peace before the total These questions are tough to up too. If I do not, I appear an ruin of their settlements is effected." examine because their answers inconsiderate jerk who does not Our nation's first president went may contradict the fundamental appreciate the men and women even further, describing how to teachings of American patriotism. who, through various channels of skin a Native American "from Though history cannot be undone, the United States Armed Forces, the hips downward, to make boot it is necessary for every American fight for my freedom. tops or leggings," according to to understand the dark history of Up to this point in my life, I historian David our nation have stood for the national anthem, E. Stannard. for the sake 9S° but each time I deeply question my Within 400 How can I patriotically of those actions. How can I morally justify years since millions who having pride for a country whose the onset of celebrate the Fourth of were lost. existence can only be credited colonialism, July when the United In a few by the genocide of millions of the Native States of America has weeks I indigenous people? American will most 15 It is no secret that Native population killed as many Native likely attend Beit. Americans have inhabited North decreased from Americans as Hitler's some kind America for over 10,000 years. between two of sporting 10 For a great deal of time since then, and 10 million Germany killed Jews? event. I do the Native American population to 237,000. not know •± has flourished, holding steadily Just as * bad, yet if I will Derek Schnake/ The Torch somewhere between two and 12 the remaining Native American defiantly sit down during the million. population has lost a great deal national anthem. Once Europeans started moving of its culture. Survivors have been It would be unfortunate for into the continent, everything pushed onto reservations with my actions to be taken as an Modern movies pursue drastically changed. infertile land, which has inhibited insult to the courageous people Upon coming to America, self-sufficiency by decreasing food in the armed forces. Nonetheless, Europeans claimed ownership of production. Similarly, the English maybe the sacrifice of my personal all land they desired to have. Since language has been forced upon image is worth it. Maybe getting revenue instead of art Native Americans did not believe younger generations of Native lambasted by angry Americans is in the act of owning land or natural Americans, which has caused the something I deserve. After all, I Sylvester Stallone is set to write and resources, they did not participate deterioration of one of the most am a thief, living on stolen land, direct "Rambo V: The Savage Hunt," in the Europeans' divvying up of essential components of a culture: acquired through the slaughter of which is said to be released some North America. Native language. millions. time in 2011. This needs to stop. As time went on, the Native With that said, I cannot help The views expressed are those of Torch Opinion Writer Stallone is 63 years old, absolutely Americans came to be viewed but ask more questions. How the writer and not necessarily those too old to be running around and by the Europeans as a nuisance, can I patriotically celebrate the of The Torch. Contact Ted Pietrzak I love films. I love films so much shooting up a village with a rocket nothing more than a wild kind Fourth of July when the United at [email protected]. that when I walk into a movie launcher. The series was dead after theake^-ajid^ooj^at AJth§,, marquee, the, first... instalment** SiaUo^g^is I feel depressed. I feel depressed merely attempting to milk the series because most of the movies on the for what it is worth. Superficial holidays overshadow values list are either sequels or remakes. Do I consider him an artist? Not Where has the originality gone? anymore. I respected "Rocky" and holiday testament and cheer. Trees month; others are brainstorming This nation has come to a point in "Rambo: First Blood" because they are cut down and stuck into living even before October. its art that very were something rooms until they've outworn their In December, holiday shopping little is actually It seems today that the world usefulness on Christmas Day. lists are constructed far in advance being created; it hadn't yet seen. and those who think ahead to the film is mostly a place But because Torch Opinion Writer But wait a minute. What about is being rehashed. Thanksgiving, smack dab in the forthcoming rush will buy gifts I don't care about for people to make Stallone has run Walking into the Campus Cafe, middle of these holidays? You early. a new "Final millions of dollars out of ideas, I was astounded at the Halloween certainly won't see any stores Fathers and mothers, sisters and Destination" he is choosing decorations that littered the place stocking up on turkey costumes; brothers, students and teachers installment or a without even thinking to assault the upon the arrival of October: Black Target will not be pushing rush out to snag that latest digital remake of some of artistic value. world with more witch hats atop the counters, masks Thanksgiving props, nor will camera or that new touch-screen horror movie that terrible films. hanging near the fruit snacks, a Wal-Mart be throwing a pitch for cell phone. The new camera is was terrible even The new little electric the latest bought because its resolution when it was originally released. "Rambo" is not the only film getting chair skeleton inflatable is a tenth of a pixel better, the Film used to be about art. It used another installment. Harrison Ford that even It is a day for families to turkey. new phone because last year's to be a place for filmmakers to do has confirmed that a new "Indiana smartphone is just too outdated. what they wanted, to let their ideas Jones" script is in the works and shook, crying get together and celebrate No houses out when the will be They crowd the stores, snatching come to life. It seems that he will reprise his switch was everything that they have decorated up their gifts by the cartload. today that film is mostly Derek Schnake / The Torch role as Indy if he likes pulled and he been blessed with, all that in colorful, Our materialistic society has a place for people to the screenplay. If we turkey- pushed the product over the make millions of learned anything was shocked. they have worked for. It is a It's not just shaped purpose. dollars without about the last film, VU. day for family reunion and lights. The solution to this is not as even thinking of we know that this We're all gathering. Thanksgiving is No candy simple as one might think. artistic value. one will be just as getting into the will be As worldly people, we cherish I am a big terrible. "Halloween an important holiday. harvested tangible objects. We can hold fan of Quentin In the meantime, spirit," to satisfy them, keep them close. It is far Tarantino; I've suggest that everyone searching for the sweet more difficult to hold tight one's seen every one of seek out original filmmakers such costume ideas and stocking up tooth of America's youth. fragile ideals. his films, even his as Tarantino, Charlie Kaufman, on candy. It has been ingrained All Thanksgiving gets is an We need to think about our latest, "Inglourious Michel Gondry and the Coen in us since childhood: Halloween oven-heated turkey and some lives and everyone that has Basterds." Some people are Brothers, to name a few. is fun. Who doesn't like to dress mashed potatoes. Don't get me impacted them; we need to under the impression that this These writers and up as someone else for one day of wrong. I live for the mashed give thanks to our families for film is a remake of the 1978 war directors are probably as the year or eat his or her weight in potatoes and gravy. everything that they have done film "The Inglorious Bastards," sick as I am with today's candy? And, if nothing else, don't Think about this now. for us. It is one thing to go out and directed by Enzo G. Castellari. This, "art," and they have we all enjoy going to one of the Thanksgiving is a day of giving buy a $100 Halloween costume however, is not the case. Tarantino's enough dignity to do haunted nouses that spring up this thanks. It is a day for families to get and quite another to donate that film is certainly inspired by the something about it. time of year? together and celebrate everything same money to a charitable cause. 1978 film but is completely original If you want to Stores like Wal-Mart and Target that they have been blessed with, It's about time we reevaluate our nonetheless. revive your interest in have brought out their Halloween all that they have worked for. It priorities and pay attention to our This country needs more films that can truly be goodies. Banana Man and hotdog is a day for family reunion and core values. filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino. called art, check out these costumes have found their way gathering. Thanksgiving is an Show your thanks this He represents a small percentage of filmmakers, and your eyes back into Target, while Wal-Mart important holiday. Thanksgiving. Celebrate with artists who dare to make original will be opened. sells off its extra-large bags of We do not give Thanksgiving your family, and have a happy work. No longer will you be a drone candy. the credit that it deserves. Halloween. Perhaps you can even Where would we be if all artists willing to absorb the trash that is When December comes, And, while the importance of make it a happy Halloween for acted in this matter? Painters would pushed out of theater projectors things will be just the same - an Thanksgiving is not accredited, that someone else. be remaking Picasso or Van Gogh today. abundance of holiday items for of Halloween and other holidays The views expressed are those of works, making them terrible in the The views expressed are those of a special holiday price. Lights are blown out of proportion. the writer and not necessarily those process. the writer and not necessarily those shine on the outside and inside Some begin making Halloween of The Torch. Contact Rachelle According to The Internet of The Torch. Contact Rob Onofrey of houses, glowing beacons of costumes by the beginning of the Nover at [email protected]. Movie Database (imdb.com), at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009 A9

Soccer greatly impacts third-world SPORTS country inhabitants, A10 A TOUGH DEFEAT from five yards out off Kate Megna's stepped in goal for the final 15 Panther attack cross from the left side of the box to minutes to mark her collegiate make it 1-0. debut. VU wraps up its three-match relentless as VU The Panthers were quick to homestand this weekend and will double their lead with Hagen once hope to bounce back from its loss to falls to Milwaukee again the scorer, this time directing Milwaukee against Indiana State on a header past Mele Cabral on 24 Friday and before taking on Detroit 5-1 atEastgate minutes. Just minutes later Hagen on Sunday. completed her hat trick with a shot The Crusaders are set to kick- Jeff Harbert from 18 yards out before Helen off at 4 p.m. Friday against ISU Torch Staff Writer Steinhauser added salt to VU's and will fancy their chances of wounds with a goal before the claiming victory after winning the It was not a day to remember for interval to make it 4-0. past five meetings between the the Valparaiso University women's Milwaukee wrapped up their sides, including last season's 2-1 soccer team, but it was one that may imperious performance with win in Terra Haute. The Crusaders spur them on for the remainder another goal after the break, this are undefeated at home against of the season. VU suffered its time from the penalty spot where the Sycamores in four previous worst defeat of the season Sunday Hagen was once again the scorer, meetings. at Eastgate Field, losing 5-1 to her fourth of the match and nth of VU will return to league action conference foe Milwaukee. the season. at 3 p.m. Sunday against Detroit Sarah Hagen put on a finishing Desario ensured that VU avoided in search of its second Horizon masterclass as the sophomore a shutout with a goal from 15 yards League victory this season. VU forward scored a devastating hat out off an assist by freshman Rachel is currently 4-8 overall and 1-3 in trick for the Panthers in the first Hoaglin on 56 minutes. Desario conference play and sits in seventh half before adding a fourth soon now leads the team in goals scored place in the Horizon League. after the interval. Freshman Luisa and ranks fourth in the Horizon Detroit sits one place above VU Desario scored her fourth goal of League. in the standings with a 1-1 record the season for the Crusaders, even Milwaukee out-shot the in conference play and an overall if it proved to be nothing more than Crusaders 21-5 and forced eight of 3-8-1. The Crusaders hope to a consolation. corners while preventing VU from move up as far as fourth place in Milwaukee started the match earning any of their own. the standings with a win over the strongly, tallying three goal Cabral made three saves for the Titans. attempts in the first 10 minutes. hosts before seeing her streak of Lisa Merlotti / The Torch Two minutes later, Hagen made her 2,855 consecutive minutes in goal Contact Jeff Harbert at torch® Freshman Janine Lyle pushes the ball down the field against Milwaukee on team's dominance count by scoring come to an end as Rachel DeFrank valpo.edu. Sunday. The Crusaders lost 5-1. -•THE RED ZONE*- Looking for quicker starts

"Compared to other games, I had thrown four interceptions in AL MVP discussion VU looks for don't know, I just felt better out two weeks prior to being benched there," Carson said. at halftime against Marist in what Joe Mauer and ace come back to tie the Tigers, second straight VU can only hope that those would amount to Trujillo's final who have three? good feelings carry over into game with the team. Mark Teixeira are Joe Mauer is the answer, Homecoming win Saturday's matchup against the 2-2 San Diego .is further reeling fueling an offense with the fifth- San Diego Toreros, who have had from last Saturdays 25-24 loss to the final candidates best run production and the the Crusaders' number lately. The Butler on a last second field goal third-best batting average in against Toreros PFL-favorite Toreros have taken in Indianapolis. All these factors for year-end award the Majors. And this is without five straight in the series and have combine to make this a San Diego Justin Morneau for the last David Schroeder outscored VU by an average of more squad as ripe for the picking as any month and in a lineup with Torch Staff Writer than 35 points per game during that Torero team in recent memory. middle-of-the-road power. stretch. "This would be the team that we mark Okay, now for the stats. The Valparaiso University A few similarities to last year's could beat," Popper said. Mauer led the Majors with football team will again face stiff Homecoming match perhaps serve Popper leads the PFL this Torch Staff Writer a .364 batting average in 2009. competition in their Homecoming as an omen of good year and is tenth With 28 home runs and 96 RBIs, game as the team faces the San things to come nationally in he doesn't compare to Tex, who Diego Toreros. for the Brown and Jhe biggest thing averaging better hit .292, but Mauer still had a The Crusaders, coming off a 34- Gold. than 170 all- mike slugging percentage 20 points 14 loss to Drake last Saturday, will The last time for us is to get off purpose yards lAHaOMlMi higher than Teixeira's. aim to bring some Homecoming a Crusader player each week. The Torch Staff Writer to a faster start. If Tex wasn't in the Yankee's magic back to Brown Field a year was named PFL If we could get off ever-dangerous The same question is posed each lineup, they'd still have won after knocking off Davidson in Defensive Player Popper scampered October: Who should win Major about 100 games. They'd still overtime Homecoming Saturday. of the Week was to a faster start, for a 46-yard score League Baseballs Most Valuable be World Series contenders. "It's a lot better playing in front after last year's it could've been and returned a Player award in each league? Without Mauer, where would of 4,500 to 5,000 people," said Homecoming win a totally different kick 96 yards for The National League race for the Twins be? senior John Popper of the expected over Davidson, a Homecoming the MVP was wrapped up in April. crowd turnout this Saturday. when Anthony ballgame. touchdown two Albert Pujols was a Triple Crown Mike Targonski: The Crusaders sit at 1-3 and 0-1 Curry was the years ago against contender all year. But what about Mark Teixeira is the reason in the Pioneer Football League after recipient of said Stacy Adams San Diego. the American League? Our debaters' the New York Yankees exceeded a loss last Saturday in Des Moines, award. The kick Head coach dish: Joe Mauer or Mark Teixeira? the 100-win plateau this season. Iowa. Also last year, returner and Last year's Yankee team that "The biggest thing for us is to get the Davidson running back will Mark Schoeck: failed to make the playoffs off to a faster start," said Crusader opposition was highly touted after only shoulder a heavier load from Debates of this nature typically with only 89 wins started Jason head football coach Stacy Adams, a PFL second place finish in 2007. here on out as word has been passed turn into stat-wars. Who has the Giambi at first base. Giambi whose team fell behind Drake Davidson never lived up to last year's down that senior starting tailback best average (Mauer)? Who has finished the year hitting .247. 10-0 last week and was forced into expectations and the Crusaders Ross Wiemer will miss the rest of the most homers (Teixeira)? Who Teixeira didn't make the Yankees playing catch-up again. "If we could prevailed for the first time ever the season with an ACL tear. has the highest pre-game BAC better? get off to a faster start, it could've against their North Carolina foe on "I don't know, maybe put me (Cabrera)? But the debate between Teixeira plays a better first been a totally different ballgame." Homecoming. at receiver a little bit too," Popper Mauer and Teixeira for AL MVP •base. He helped the Yankees Adams may well be right. VU's This year, San Diego's scenario said when asked if it was humanly comes down to a simpler notion. solidify a position that has offense has moved the ball well is eerily similar. The Toreros took possible for him to gain more all- Mauer plays for the Twins. plagued them for a couple of enough to legitimize optimism and second place in the PFL in 2008. purpose yardage. Teixeira plays for the Yankees. As years. He finished with a .997 the defense has allowed just six This season, San Diego has put up In other injury news, defensive far as value is concerned, in a debate fielding percentage with only third-quarter points in four games fewer than half of the 41 points per end Adam Rundh and cornerback over the Most Valuable Player, three errors on the year. thus far. game they averaged heading into a Kyle Himmelwright are not listed Mauer far exceeds Teixeira. When you look at receiving Sophomore defensive tackle matchup against VU 12 months ago. on this week's two-deep, but both How in the world does a team an MVP vote, a player must Nikki Carson was named PFL Making matters worse, All-PFL seniors have participated in practice with the 23rd best earned run provide actual value to his Defensive Player of the Week after quarterback and 2008 team MVP and may return to action Saturday. average win 16 of their last 20 registering eight solo tackles and an Sebastian Trujillo parted ways with Contact David Schroeder at games? How does a team without an See Debate, page A10 unbelievable four sacks at Drake. the Toreros just last week. Trujillo [email protected]. A10 Sports The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009 Soccer greatly impacts impoverished or home to catch a glimpse of their Chelsea supporter, experienced Sport provides favorite heroes. Players like Drogba, much of the same whenever he Emmanuel Adebayor and Samuel wore his jersey in public-. hope for those in Etob are what keep the dream alive I learned that, even in the in their home countries. Little kids midst of despair and hopelessness, with absolutely nothing for footwear people were still able to find hope Africa with little run around the dusty streets of in soccer. town kicking a football made out It may be hard to grasp if you of plastic bags, hoping they can one haven't actually experienced it first day follow in their hero's footsteps. hand, but soccer's biggest clubs And for people like this, their have, in a sense, become a shining idols in the worlds biggest league light in a dark world. Torch Staff Writer keep their dream alive. Without People's hopes stretch far Deep in the heart of poverty- these players, some people would beyond their own countries' soccer stricken countries in Africa, the have nothing to cling on to in life. stars. Wayne Rooney, John Terry, crest of some of the world's biggest It's a sad truth, but a large Fernando Torres and Cristiano soccer clubs can be seen on worn, portion of Africa is overwhelmed Ronaldo "are some of the most tattered and faded T-shirts and with poverty. After being born and popular players in Africa and they jerseys. For some, the jersey oh living in Kenya for 14 of the first 18 can inspire anyone, from the poor their back is worth more to them years of my life, I have witnessed man who struggles to earn enough than any amount of money they such poverty firsthand. money to go to a bar and watch his could earn by selling their shirt I can still recall walking through favorite team to the rich business in the secondhand the streets of the man who sits comfortably in the market. town I lived in and luxury of his home as he cheers on Even in « places Soccer's biggest hearing homeless his beloved club. where people would clubs have, in a people yell at me, Soccer gives a lot of people do almost anything "Man United!" Being something to live for. After all, to earn enough sense, become a one of the few white when your job generates less than money to afford one shining light in a people in my town a dollar a day and you live in a hut meal each day, the in a large town in made of mud, sometimes the only crest of clubs like dark world. Kenya, I was known happiness you get is from watching Manchester United, by most people for your favorite soccer team win. Arsenal and Chelsea two things: Being Soccer is undoubtedly the worlds are valued as much as the food white and being a, Manchester most popular sport, and its thriving necessary for survival. United supporter. popularity can be seen in many These crests represent a hope Even when I wasn't sporting a places besides Africa: But after living and optimism that most things Manchester United jersey or shirt, in Africa for 14 years, I discovered can't even come close to matching. people who knew I was a United fan firsthand just how big an influence It goes to show just how much the would still shout things at me about the sport has across the world. sport of soccer has grown and the the club. Sometimes their remarks Whether it's in the heart of big impact it has had and continues to were affirmative,, and sometimes cities or the on the fringes of midsize have in our world. they were negative, but no matter towns, the sport is undoubtedly In war-torn countries such as the what, they were always said in a making a difference. Ivory Coast, seeing their countryman friendly manner. And whether it's in the center of and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba And whenever I was seen small villages or on the borders of playing for one 6f the world's biggest donning a United jersey, I would the poorest of slums, soccers biggest clubs in some of the world s most lose track of the vast amount of teams and stars are clearly having an prestigious competitions provides comments I received from people, influence. people with a renewed hope and most of whom I didn't even know. inspiration needed to continue with Even homeless kids on the side of The views expressed are those of their lives. the street without a shirt of their own the writer and not necessarily those MCT Thousands gather every week chimed in with their own comments of The Torch. Contact Jeff Harbert at Chivas USA defender Yamith Cuesta warms up in preparation for a soccer match. around a small television in a bar at times. My little brother, a diehard [email protected]. The sport has a huge Impact on the world, including many African countries. Men's soccer rebounding to solid road victory

"He's been really sharp," Avery big week, hosting two conference "They're two teams that are Kickoff for the Butler match is Crusaders beat said. "He's got to keep doing what he matchups. The men's soccer team doing very well," Avery said. "If scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Sunday, does: Keep his pace. He's very, very will host Butler this Sunday at we can grab some points from the Bowling Green dangerous when he gets behind Brown Field and Green Bay on teams above us that will make up Contact Michelle Golebiewski at defenders." Saturday. . for what happened last weekend." [email protected]. Wright State tied the match in after falling in the second half with scores in the 48th and 88th minute. Little more overtime contest than a minute into overtime, the Raiders scored on a breakaway, giving them the win at 3-2. Michelle Golebiewski VU held the shot advantage at Torch Staff Writer Take Your Career In A 10-7, junior redshirt keeper Ryan Schwarz registered two saves for Steve Shively went into Sunday's the Crusaders. - game against Wright State without Tuesday's match at Bowling registering a goal yet this year. Green held a better result for the He ended the night with Crusaders, where they won the Valparaiso University's only two non-conference match 2-0. scores in their 3-2 overtime loss "We closed out the game when Try a health care career in against the Raiders at Wright State. we had the lead," Avery said. "Soccer is a funny game," said "Rather than letting them back head coach Mike Avery. "We were in, we showed more maturity CHIROPRACTIC, a little bit unlucky in some ways, and closed it out." and other areas we need to grow Both teams ended the first MACCA/!C TUCD A QV up some a little bit, too. All we can half scoreless. In the 53rd minute l*l#%2fc»#%(3t: IrlclfAPT, do now is hope to steal some points sophomore Stefan Antonijevic back in these upcoming games." delivered the first score for the The senior forward struck Crusaders. The junior transfer ACUPUNCTURE or first in the sixth minute when he student headed the ball into the won possession of the ball from a net off of a corner kick from ORIENTAL MEDICINE. Wright State defender and put it in senior Rodolfo Lucas. the back of the net, giving VU a 1-0 In the 79th minute, junior Zack advantage. Stivers sealed the 2-0 win scoring NORTHWESTERN Shively put up his second goal in on a penalty kick rewarded after the 26th minute of the game. Shively a Bowling Green foul inside the HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY fired a shot to Wright State keeper box. 250! West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN 5543 i Aaron Ritter. The ball bounced off VU out-shot Bowling Green the keeper and Shively recovered 19-11. Schwarz recorded his third (952/800) 888-4777, ext. 409 possession ten yards out. Shively shutout of the season with five fired the shot past the keeper, giving saves. www.nwhealth.edu the Crusaders the. 2-0 lead. The Crusaders head into a The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009 Sports All THE SPORTS MAVEN Boston Red Sox to win AL pennant

have hit in the road, can they really A hot offense and keep going? Read my lips. This team is too adequate pitching tough to freeze up at this point. But hasn't their starting rotation will help Red Sox been anything but hot? What is important is that the reach World Series rotation is healthy. With that in mind, the crew of Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Daisuke Matsuzaka and Clay Buchholz will be effective. torn That will be enough to support a dynamic offense. Torch Staff Writer Still, aren't they liable to be What drama will the baseball whacked? playoffs bring? Ted Williams's head might have The Red Sox rally behind their met the monkey wrench, but unlike big bats and a special sacrificial that cold cranium the Boston staff is lamb encased in steel. stuck to nothing, not even an empty- They get Ted Williams's frozen tuna can. Tested men of October, head for the playoffs? they are experienced and prepared The malfeasant folks at Alcor and will withstand potential knocks have put the head through too much from opposing hitters. for any transportation. Nonetheless, The Yankees, Angels, Twins and the Bean Town men channel their Red Sox are each among the top five inner Teddy Ballgame and bop their scoring teams in the majors. Would way to a pennant. this portend high-scoring series? MCT What if they get drilled? None of them are likely to meet Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz slides into home plate during a contest against the Texas Rangers. The Red While the head of the Splendid the 321 degrees below zero Fahrenheit Sox are the Sports Maven's prediction to make the World Series. Splinter felt the whir of the drill, the that Ted Williams's head met. likes of Jason Bay, Kevin Youkilis Can the Red Sox relievers and David Ortiz are set to drill withstand a late game rally from an which Teddy Ballgame's head was noticed. The more experienced Williams' soul. Angels and then Yankees pitching. Angels lineup that holds a remarkable kept. Francona has the Boston crew Thus they will run head on Will David Ortiz avoid cracking .285 team batting average? How many volumes does the better set for the October journey. towards the World Series? after a sizzling four-month stretch? The Boston bullpen, especially Yankees' 103 wins speak? Could Mark Teixeira and Alex Despite their previous struggles, While the cracking inside Ted closer Jonathan Papelbon, is so Remember, the separation from Rodriguez send several skyward the Red Sox will find a place head Williams's head might be resonant effective that it brings the same feel the regular season and the playoffs is against Boston? and shoulders above the rest of the after Alcor lab technicians inserted of liquid nitrogen. as significant as the divide between Especially considering how quiet American League. microphones, the emerging sound What do you mean? head and body after decapitation. Rodriguez has been in the playoffs, The views expressed are those of from Ortiz will be the crack of his Note the ninth-inning chill of The difference in preparation Ortiz and company will more likely the writer and not necessarily those bat. Papelbon's blazing fastball, set to between managers Joe Girardi deliver home runs to the heavenly of The Torch. Contact Tom Firme at With all the bumps the Red Sox the same level of the substance in and Terry Francona will be greatly address kept by the repose of Ted torch@valpo. edu.

Debate, from page A9 Take a look at some active But if you talk about the multiple MVP-winners. Albert Yankees, they are expected to team, from strength of offense Pujols's OPS has been a tenth of compete. When the Yankees fail, and defense, number of games a point higher than the second they look for improvements. Those played and general character and highest player's each of the last two improvements haven't been made loyalty. Here, I see Teixeira with years. His OPS wasn't the highest in the past. They don't add pitchers the edge over Mauer. Teixeira in the Majors in 2007 because Alex in the bullpen, when all they have hit .292. Yes, Mauer hit for a Rodriguez, AL MVP that year, had is. "The Sandman" Mariano Rivera. higher average. But Teixeira also a higher one. Their pitching staff gets depleted knocked out 39 home runs and The exception to the rule is last with injuries. And their lineup had 43 doubles on the year, while year's AL MVP, Dustin Pedroia, always remains the same. driving in 122 runs. He helped a whose OPS wasn't near the top. If you think back to the Yankee club reach the top in runs scored He won by having good power lineups of the past, their big power and the second-best batting and run production, having one of hitter in the lineup has never average. the highest batting averages in the produced. They never get over the The Yankees have the lineup league. And, well, Mauer has that top, and it has taken them too long around him? They've had a covered in 2009 as well. to figure out a solution for the first very similar lineup for years. It's a fine point to bring up, that base position. Teixeira has solidified Derek Jeter. Alex Rodriguez. the Yankees won 16 more games a position that they have had a hole Jorge Posada. Johnny Damon. with Teixeira in for a long time. Robinson Cano. They've been this season than Iftheydidnotadd there, without Teixeira. This is they did last year (Mark) Teixeira has him, Nick Swisher a team that hasn't made it out without him. improved the is the next closest of the AL Division Series since And even with thing they have to 2004, and hasn't won 100 games the additions of Yankees offensively, a first baseman. since 1998. Teixeira has improved CC and Burnett, as a team and at the The Yankees the Yankees offensively and there's no first base position. added a player defensively, as a team and at the doubting that Tex that rolled over first base position. He deserves had something to their lineup, a guy the vote at AL MVP. do with that. who can drive in runs and save the But the Twins lost Johan Santana arrant throws from Alex Rodriguez, MS: a couple seasons ago. They lost Justin Derek Jeter and Robinson Cano. Yeah, Tex made the Yankees Morneau a month ago. Francisco Mark Teixeira gets my vote. better. And sure, he was an Liriano is no good anymore. Nick Joe Mauer is a world-class catcher. improvement over Jason Giambi. Punto's average dropped 56 points He plays great behind the plate, and But then again, you'd be an from last year. How in the world are his offensive production is tough to improvement over Giambi too, the Twins still making the playoffs? match from any position. Mike. There's only one answer. Mark Teixeira is a power-hitting VALPARAISO Let's not forget why the first baseman that can change any Yankees didn't make the playoffs MT: lineup. He's a gap-to-gap hitter with 1608 E. LINCOLNWAY ~ 219.548.9911 with 89 wins last year. It wasn't I'd make a case for Orlando a lot of power and an RBI machine. 3125 CALUMET AVE. ~ 219.477.5511 because of Giambi, either. Add Cabrera being in the running for The debate can be set up for any two 200-strikeout pitchers in Twins MVP, but I'll stick with award in baseball. When it comes Burnett and Sabathia - CC being Teixeira. to the AL MVP, there are not two PORTAGE a Cy Young candidate - and you When you look at the Twins, they better candidates than Joe Mauer have your extra wins. consistently make these late-season and Mark Teixeira. Deciding votes 2547 WILLOWCREEK RD. ~ 219.764.2029 But back to Mauer. Even pushes, always fighting until the last for all awards will wrap up with the though MVP races typically game, or an extra game in the last postseason. highlight home runs and runs two seasons. Credit Rod Gardenhire. The views expressed are those of batted in, it is becoming more They play smart baseball. They run the writers and not necessarily those ORDER ONLINE AT JIMMYJ0HNS.COM evident each year that statistics the bases well, field well and pitch of The Torch. Contact Mark Schoeck like OPS and slugging percentage well. They get it done all the time. and Mike Targonski at torch@valpo. 2008 JIMMY JOHNS f MNCHISl. UC III BIGHTS RlSERVtD. mean more in the long run. They are resilient. edu. The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009 A12

Women's soccer suffers tough loss to SPORTS Milwaukee Panthers, A9 Battling illnesses REDEMPTION Hartenberger and Gilman shine at Notre Dame meet

Alec Johnson Torch Staff Writer

Last weekend the men's and women's cross country teams traveled to South Bend to compete in the Notre Dame Invitational. The men's team finished 18th with a score of 546 points, while the women's team finished 17th. In the men's race, senior Joel Hartenberger was again the lead runner for the Crusaders, finishing 56th in the eight-kilometer race with a time of 26:11. He was followed by sophomore Nick Fagan, who finished 121st with a time of 27:28, and sophomore Jordan Piaskowy, who finished 138th with a time of 27:51. "There were some people sick, but we're basically young," said head coach Mike Straubel. "We graduated so many seniors, so we're still getting a feel for racing. We have to work on our experience and confidence, and we're in a rebuilding year." However, one of the bright spots for the team has been Hartenberger, who has matured into an experienced and confident runner. "He was very aggressive, so he has the confidence and experience," Straubel said. "The main difference is his experience and confidence. It allows him to stick with the pack better." In the women's race, senior Lindsey Gilman shined again as the leader of the pack for the Crusaders, finishing 78th in the five-kilometer race with a time of 19:25. She was followed by senior Sara Christensen, who finished 82nd with a time of 19:28 and senior Whitney Bowman, who finished 118th with a time of 20:00. "Unfortunately, it was subpar," Brian Koch / The Torch Straubel said about Saturday's From left, Sophomore Jenny Pokorny, junior Tara Diebler and sophomore Katie Britton defend a spike from a Butler University player in their match last Friday. The race.' "There's been a flu bug going Crusaders prevailed in straight sets. through the team. It wasn't to the point where they would have to be isolated, but they weren't at their what we needed to do. We worked "I was very impressed," Avery still come out with a win. abilities. One of our runners twisted VU moves into on some things that I thought we said. "We touched a lot of balls, so "We found ways to win when it their ankle, so that hurt us." were missing. We talked about we out-defended them. We took matters, at the very end of games," A couple bright spots for the tie for conference communication and effort. Those them out of system a lot more than Avery said. "We were still able to do team Saturday were Gilman and two things help us get back into a they took us out of system. That's that even though we gave up some Christensen, who Straubel said had lead after three match when things aren't going what you have to do with a Butler leads midway through. That was been running well this year. Straubel really well." team like that." very important, and it was really praised Gilman for her toughness in wins in six days Despite trailing by at least three The Crusaders' second straight nice to see." dealing with a recent illness and a points in every set against the sweep came at the hands of the VU won their third straight foot injury, which kept her out of the Ryan 0'Gara Bulldogs, VU battled back time and Phoenix. match at home by edging the Vanderbilt Invite two weeks ago. Torch Staff Writer time again, largely on the shoulders VU used a balance attack to fend Panthers. Junior Tara Diebler led "She raced aggressively and of senior Angie Porche and her off Green Bay VU on the attack confidently and didn't become With almost a week to think match-high 16 kills. rallies in every with 16 kills tentative when it happened to her," about being swept on their home "Everybody was really excited to set as Porche, j was very impressed while Britton and Straubel said. court, it was anyone's guess as to play," Porche said. "You are always sophomore Katie We touched a lot of Porche added 14 VU will compete next at the how the Valparaiso University amped up and hyped to play your Britton and junior each. Pokorny Bradley Classic Oct. 16 in Peoria, volleyball team would respond biggest rival so that was the biggest Katie Layman all balls, so we and Root each 111. Straubel has different objectives with three crucial home matches thing going on for us." reached double out-defended them. tallied 24 digs, for the two teams. this week, including a showdown Senior Kim Bukowski and figures in kills. with Pokorny's "The primary objective for with first-place Butler. sophomore Jenny Pokorny directed "We know Carin Avery effort resulting in a career-high. the men is to get in a solid pack," But the Crusaders (11-6, 5-1 the Crusader offense flawlessly, when we get to Head coach Straubel said. "Nick Fagan had Horizon League) answered the dishing out 27 and 21 assists, conference play "We struggled a good race (last Saturday), and challenge by sweeping Butler respectively. Freshman Taylor Root that they are going at the beginning the others can do well like him. (15-8, 5-1) last Friday, Green registered a match-high 16 digs to key on certain people," Avery but found a way to win at the end," They just need confidence. For the Bay (5-12, 1-5) on Tuesday and while Porche tallied 11 to go with said. "We know they are always Avery said. "Any time you can win women, everybody needs to be defeating Milwaukee (5-12, 2-4) her .400 hitting percentage. going to key on Angie so we work at home, you will take it in this healthy, for they will be running in five sets on Wednesday. The "I felt good," Porche said. on trying to get the ball to other league." a 6K. It will be interesting to see team now sits in a first-place tie "Everyone was really energetic, people to open Angie back up." VU travels to Chicago this how we stack up against conference with Butler and Cleveland State and that just helps keeping the Root turned in another stellar weekend to battle Loyola Saturday teams like Wisconsin-Milwaukee atop the Horizon League. momentum on your side. The defensive performance as she broke and UIC Sunday. Both matches and Green Bay." "We were disappointed," said communication was excellent." the school record for digs in a three- begin at 4 p.m. head coach Carin Avery of the Typically hard to please, even set match with 31. Contact Alec Johnson at torch@ loss to Cleveland State Sept. 26. Avery was satisfied with the team's Avery said it was reassuring to Contact Ryan O'Gara at torch@ valpo.edu. "We had a nice long talk about performance. see the team not play their best but valpo.edu.

B2 [happenings] The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009 Friday, October 9 Women's soccer vs. Indiana State, 4 p.m. @ Eastgate Field

Coronation BBQ, 5:30 p.m. @ Huegli Lawn

Physics & Astronomy Colloquium, 7:30 p.m. @ Neils 224 "The Physics of Medical Imaging," presented by Ron Kneusel (VU '88)

Theater: "Fuddy Meers," 8 p.m. @ VU Center for the Arts

Fireworks, 8:15 p.m. @ Chapel Lawn

Saturday, October 10 OMP Pancake Brunch, 10:30 a.m. @ Harre Union

Oktoberfest, 11 a.m. @ Huegli Lawn

Football vs. San Diego (Homecoming Game), 1 p.m. @ Brown Field

Theater: "Fuddy Meers " 2 pan. @ VU Center for the Arts

VU Chorale, 4 p.m. @ Chapel

VU Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. @ Chapel

Sunday, October 11

Worship service, 10 a.m. @ Chapel Claire Dossin / The Torch Former "America's Next Top Model" contestants Clark Gilmer (left) and Joanie Dodds speak Thursday night in the Harre Union Ballroom. The presentation was followed by a VU student fashion show. Catholic Mass, 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. @ St. Teresa's

Men's soccer vs. Butler, 12:30 p.m. @ Brown Field Dancing with the VU Stars, 1:30 p.m. @ Harre Union Ballroom

Theater: "Fuddy Meers," 2 p.m. @ VU Center for the Arts

Martin Jean Organ Recital, 3 p.m. @ Chapel

Women's soccer vs. Detroit, 3 p.m. @ Eastgate Field ditions of The Torchk

Candlelight service, 10 p.m. @ Chapel

Monday, October 12 Student Senate Meeting, 8 p.m. @ Neils 224 Tuesday, October 1.3 SHCiriHTIDII: Ethnic Luncheon, 11 a.m. @ Gandhi-King Center x 16" Wednesday, October 14 rtical Format Volleyball vs. Indiana State, 7 p.m. @ Athletics- Black & White or C Recreation Center

Worship service: Celebrate!, 10 p.m. @ Chapel Photos Thursday, October 15 Fall Break

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"A computer is like an Old Testament god, with a lot of features rules and no mercy." -Joseph Campbell Festival of Lights comes to VU

a fundamental part of life through Diwali celebration which one shows devotion to his or her god. Regardless of the type of focuses on Indian dance, it is viewed as an emotional connection with the gods, culture through explaining the variation between forms of dance commonly seen food and dance during Diwali celebrations. Pati's "Rituals and Performances Zach Nelson in Hinduism" class performed Torch Staff Writer a traditional Dandiya dance, beginning the next segment of The evening of Saturday, Oct. the evening. This traditional folk 3, Valparaiso University held a dance "Dandiya Raas," otherwise celebration in honor of Diwali, known as the stick dance, is the Festival of Light, an important typically performed during the religious festival and holiday in nine-day Indian festival of Navrati the Indian culture. Through a to celebrate the end of darkness and presentation of traditional Indian ignorance. cuisine, speeches reflecting Diwali s This performance was followed cultural significance, a chili by dances presented by the pepper eating contest and dance AAA, Delta Xi Phi Multicultural performances, attendees were given Sorority and VISA. Jeenu Virk, an insight into the Indian culture. international student from northern "Diwali is a celebration of India, choreographed VISA's dance the awareness of your self, and as a compilation of traditional the realization that your inner Indian Bollywood music. light is part of a higher light, an Photo Provided "It was a great experience," ultimate reality: In other words, Traditionally, the lamps (known as dipa in Sanskrit), represent King Rama of Ayodhya being welcomed back after his exile. said freshman Calin Florek, who the understanding that we are one participated in VISA's performance. with the deity," said George Pati, "I really enjoyed learning about assistant professor of theology. "It and becomes filled with the light, has been celebrated on campus in the celebration. Pati also made a the Indian culture and meeting so is a celebration of imminent and the recognition brings forth ananda the past but was not observed last speech explaining the meaning and many other people. That's a big part transcendent reality." (joy), which is celebrated during year. cultural significance of Diwali from of college." Diwali, as „ the festival is Diwali throughout India. "I wanted to bring it back the Indian perspective. Merrillville's Taste of India, a commonly called in Hindi, is a Although VU's observance of revamped," said AAA president After his introduction, freshman restaurant specializing in authentic commemoration of the return of the holiday was held Oct. 3, Diwali Angela Lucus. "In the past, AAA's Karis Ailabouni played a piece on the Indian cuisine, catered the event. King Rama of Ayodhya to rule over will actually take place Oct. 17; the events have been small and low violin to open the celebration with The exquisite meal included six his kingdom after 14 years of exile. day of festivities key. They had a music and to evoke the blessings of traditional Indian cuisines such as He was welcomed back with lamps is based on the small attendance Lord Shree Ganesh, a Hindu god chicken tikka masala. (dipa, in Sanskrit) arranged in rows astrological (Diwali) is a celebration and were not and remover of obstacles. In the spirit of Diwali, festivities (vali), which is why the holiday calendar. People of imminent and noticed much "It ended up being kind of a were danced to a close as all were is more traditionally known as all throughout by the student wild goose chase to find the music," invited to join the event's organizers Dipavali. India celebrate transcendent reality. population. 2009 Ailabouni said. "Indian music isn't onstage for one last dance. As music Hindus believe that receiving with the Diwali definitely notated like western music. I had to videos played on the ballroom's King Rama, an incarnation of symbolic lighting George Pati took AAA to the look it up on YouTube and notate it four large screens to the beat of Vishnu, one of Hinduisms great of lamps, parties next level." by ear." modern Bollywood music, Heckler Assistant professor deities, outshines all darkness and and sometimes University "I'm glad they included it," and his wife Veronica could be seen spiritual ignorance of the oneness fireworks. of theology President Mark Ailabouni said. "Music is definitely amongst the crowd taking part in with the ultimate reality. This The Asian Heckler and a big part of any culture." the Festival of Light, reflective of festival of light is celebrated each American Association (AAA) his wife Veronica were granted According to Hinduism, Shiva, VU's own motto as a university: "In year for the removal of this spiritual organized VU's well-attended the honor of lighting the diyas, a Hindu deity, danced the world Thy light, we see light." ignorance and darkness from the Diwali celebration with help traditional Indian oil lamps that into existence. Naturally, dancing minds of Hindu devotees. Once one from the Valparaiso International mark the triumph of good over is also an essential part of the Contact Zach Nelson at torch@ realizes his or her spiritual ignorance Student Association (VISA). Diwali evil and darkness, commencing festivities. Hindus regard dance as valpo.edu. To tweet or not to tweet? That is the question based on the idea of simplicity and users is whether it should be used status update feature? who have a great base to cater to," Opinions divided ease. Unlike Facebook or MySpace, primarily for social interaction or Many college students disagree Dukich said. Twitter has status updates, as a marketing tool for companies. with the use of Twitter as a constant Twitter is rapidly being overtaken as social media commonly known as tweets, with a "I don't want to be advertised updater on life, simply because the by industries searching for new 140-character limit. to," Oren said. "Nothing advertised amount of tweets people begin to ways to connect with the public service penetrates "One Of the great things about is going to get my attention." send out tend to become excessive and get ahead of their contenders. the 140-character limit is that you However, that is exactly what and uninteresting. Companies are using this outlet to more of society can use links to open people up many companies are using Twitter "You have to be kind of self- their advantage as much as they to larger scales of writing, instead for. centered to think people care what can while Twitter is generally a new Natalie Zibolski of posting a large amount that "Twitter allows businesses you are doing at this exact moment," tool, knowing that the public always Torch Staff Writer people might not want to read," said to create a human presence and said freshman Nathaniel Ridgway. wants to be informed. Edward Byrne, professor of English. voice for their brand, proactively "People always complain on it," Yet, while Twitter use is leaning Since 2006, a new phenomenon Byrne often uses Twitter as a tool to respond to consumer questions, said another freshman, Diane Toth. heavily toward business use, it in the way we communicate has keep in touch and updated with the get immediate Byrne agreed, can still be a way to communicate flown, almost literally, into our writing community. feedback and saying, "One of socially. homes, offices and schools. Only People who "follow" statuses monitor the You just have to make my friends was in "I don't use Twitter to tell three years old but becoming receive updates through their home conversation it worthwhile for town the other day, people about my life, I use it to increasingly popular everyday, feed. While followers are being about any and he tweeted start conversations. It can be a fun Twitter is the newest creation in updated on your status, you can be respective people to follow you. 'Going to get ice tool," said Oren of his personal the cultural obsession with social updated on the statuses of people industry," said cream. Should I Twitter use. "You just have to make networking. that you choose to "follow" Luka Dukich, Paul Oren get chocolate or it worthwhile for people to follow "I think people that ignore Twitter Also, because Twitter is an SMS president of the strawberry?' and you." Adjunct instructor in and Facebook are asking to be left service, it can be updated from a VU chapter of the I was like, 'OK, The constant flow of unnecessary behind," said Paul Oren, adjunct cell phone. This is perhaps one of Public Relations communication who cares?'" personal information and useless instructor in communication and Twitters greatest appeals, because Student Society Interestingly facts being constantly tweeted is adviser for WVUR-95.1 FM. you can tweet from anywhere, of America (PRSSA). enough, it appears Twitter has not what really tends to dissuade young While it is true that media and at anytime, about anything. In a How Twitter differs from the become a favorite social venue for adults from using Twitter, especially the ways people communicate today nutshell, the concept of Twitter is to pop-ups and side advertising of college students and young adults, on the VU campus. is moving quickly into the digital remain constantly updated on the Facebook and MySpace is that the the main demographic for other However, whether loved or age, the question still remains things or people that interest you. user has the decision whether to social networking cites such as hated, there is no denying that whether Twitter is going to become However, Twitter was originally follow a company or not. Does this Facebook and MySpace. Twitter will definitely become vital a lasting influence in this new wave meant for a much smaller social scale, mean, then, that Twitter is meant to "62 percent of users are aged to social networking. of communication. and now that it has gone global, the be used mainly for social updates 25 to 54, and most people using Contact Natalie Zibolski at The concept for Twitter is actually main conflict confronting Twitter between friends, like Facebook's this service are experienced adults [email protected]. B4 [comparisons] Friday, October 9, 2009 | The Torch TECH TALK WITH JEFF food fi$t-^ The effects do not come with Editing photos presets, though, so achieving that look you are after may take some can be cheap and work. Combining multiple effects ...Contested Coffee Clash can be lagging after a while, as well. easy online Photoshop.com only supports and most difficult to find. It took coffee, which means that you are JPEG photos but can handle an Torch Staff Writer me ten minutes to drive to, and I stuck with its choice. extensive selection of videos. This drove past it three times. Blackbird Cafe is the next seems odd to me since the desktop Valparaiso seems to be booming Cornucopia Coffee Company closest to campus located down version of Photoshop supports with coffeehouses. With the opening is next and is the closest to campus, Lincolnway. Its small interior is almost every type of photo formats, Torch Staff Writer of Cornucopia Coffee Company located next door to Buffalo Wild by far the coziest of the four. Like but few video formats. last month, Valparaiso now has Wings on Lincolnway. It has an Cornucopia, it seems most like Digital pictures allow us to Photoshop.com publishes public eight coffeehouses, according to the industrial look with an aluminum the ideal coffeehouse, with a local instantly reminisce, but sometimes pictures to your own domain name Yellow Pages. So where is a caffeine- ceiling and brick walls that host a artist's paintings on the wall and those pictures don't turn out so that anyone can access, as well as seeking college student to go? This variety of album covers, posters and a myriad of books strewn across a well. Red eye, blurriness and 13 other services. Collaboration week, I visited the four most popular pictures. The staff at Cornucopia ledge. The service is extremely fast crooked pictures can ruin your tools also make this a nice option coffee shops among students to see is incredible. They and friendly, and photo albums. for large families with scattered which coffee shop is worthy of a welcome everyone most of the staff Popular programs such as collections of photos. college student's hard-earned and that walks through The crowd at know regulars by Photoshop are great if you have a Picnik.com also works well with constantly depleted income. the door, offer Blackbird is also name and do not computer and a few hundred dollars other sites and adds MySpace and a First on the list is Evelyn Bay suggestions for food mind engaging in to spare, but not everyone can few others to its support list. I see Coffee Company, located at 3800 N. and coffee and are the most eclectic, conversation. afford that solution. Also, you have Picnik as more of a scrapbook site Calumet. Evelyn Bay is a coffeehouse extremely personal. making it a prime The crowd at to have the images on the computer than a photo-editing site, but that that knows how to utilize its space. Coffee "for here" is spot for people- Blackbird is also the that you want to edit. does appeal to a large audience. There is plenty of seating of many reasonably priced at most eclectic, making Thankfully, there are online Picnik has a ton of presets. Some varieties, including couches, tables $1.95 but costs $1 for watching. it a prime spot for photo editing Web sites that offer are free and some require upgrades and stools along a bar. a refill. people-watching. some great editing that cost $25 per Evelyn Bay has six kinds of The rest of their Blackbird offers alternatives. I found I am not going to year. Picnik also regular and decaf coffee and an drinks are priced similarly to Evelyn six kinds of regular coffee that are four decent sites that adds a watermark on extensive list of "house specialties" Bay, costing $2.80 for a 12-ounce only $1.29 with free refills. Their offer quite a few solid call that a feature the bottom right of including lattes and cappuccinos. latte and $3.25 for a 12-ounce other drinks cost $3.05 for a latte or solutions. because I feel your image, which The coffee is reasonably priced mocha. mocha. Adobe now has like it makes your isn't a big deal, but at $1.45 for a large mug. "House Sandwiches at Cornucopia are They also have the most extensive an online version of it's still there at the specialties" vary from $2.55 to $3.45 between $6.19 and $6.95 and are and reasonably priced food choices. Photoshop that is free picture look end of the day. for a 12-ounce cup. so large and delectable looking A "build your own" sandwich or and fully featured. terrible instantly. Facebook and If tea is more to your liking, that I was craving their avocado wrap costs only $4.99, and you have All you need to do is other photo sites Evelyn Bay is the best place for BLT even though I have been a the choice of seven different types sign up for the service are allowed to send tea. Tea for one costs $3.75, which vegetarian for years. Beyond the of meats, including veggie burgers. and you're on your way to making images directly into Picnik, but you seems expensive, but it is served in nine types of sandwiches they offer, They also have soup for $2.79 a cup amazing photographs. can also edit your friend's pictures. a large teakettle that yields two or they also have a "Create your own and homemade quiche for $4.99 Photoshop.com offers full This feature is nice when you are three servings and comes with a tea Cornucopia" option for $6.49 that Blackbird also has the largest variety Facebook integration, which means trying to make a collage of your cookie. lets you choose your own meat, of baked goods. that you can load, edit and save any buddies. The food is more expensive. cheese, veggies and bread. Even though the small setting picture that you have uploaded to Picnik has options to publish Their soups, paninis and wraps, The large space that houses the is very cozy, during busy days it Facebook. Photoshop.com also your edited image to other sites or priced $3.75 to 3.95 and $6.50 to coffeehouse is nice looking, but it is can get very loud, which makes it integrates with Flickr, Photobucket your computer but does not directly 7.50 respectively, seem like a decent so expansive that it is intimidating, difficult to study. It is also not very and Picasa. Any albums created in host them. The interface for Picnik price but come in small servings. Another setback for Cornucopia is accommodating for large groups. the other Web sites are preserved, is smooth and easily understood, Evelyn Bay is also the farthest that it only offers one type of regular A big strength of both Blackbird which makes finding that particular which is nice when you have an and Cornucopia is their late hours. photo a simple task. entire album to edit. Both coffeehouses are open until A free account with Photoshop, FotoFlexer claims to be "the 9 p.m., making them both prime com provides 2 GB of storage, but world's most advanced online photo study spots. a paid plan can offer up to 500 GB editor," and that is true, but only The Contenders Isabella Bean is our final coffee if you need more room. Photoshop, if you compare it to free editors. shop stop. Located across the street com, like its desktop version, has FotoFlexer is very similar to Picnik from the courthouse on Lincolnway, loads of extensive effects that are with the presets that it offers but has it is also walking-distance from easy to use, yet powerful when Blackbird Cafe campus. The most noticeable combined. See Photos, page B5 quality of Isabella Bean is how large Address: 114 E. Lincolnway and empty it is. Even though it is smaller than Cornucopia, there is a Pros: Cheap and extensive lot of empty space. It is also a space food menu; great that hinders discussion. Because of atmosphere; great staff its emptiness, every, word becomes an echo. Cons: Can be too loud for studying; bad for large groups Isabella Bean's prices are similar to Cornucopia. A cup of coffee is $1.95, and there are free refills. Cornucopia There are also four different kinds of regular coffee but no decaf. Address: 210 E. Lincolnway I tried every type of coffee offered at Isabella Bean hoping that I would Pros: Incredible staff; great like one of them but, despite the fact sandwiches; close to campus : that they were all too sweet for my SBM* taste, they all tasted burnt, and two Cons: Intimidatingly large a of the four were cold. Rookie Year space; lack of varieties in A latte at Isabella Bean is similar regular coffee to Blackbird at $3 for a "short," and a "short" mocha is $3.50. start training for $70K - Evelyn Bay The sandwiches are $6.25. finish running your Choices are limited to turkey or own district. Address: 3800 N. Calumet ham but have three types of bread and five veggies. One year. That's what it takes to prepare our District Managers for success. More than Pros: Wide selection of The staff at Isabella Bean was not drinks; best place for tea training, it's an exclusive hands-on experience friendly at all. Besides taking my complete with salary. A learning opportunity order, the server never said a word that immerses you in our day-to-day operations, Cons: Expensive food in to me. They were by far the worst and teaches you our business inside and out At modest sizes; far away and ALDI our investment in you begins with ensuring staff I encountered. hard to find you're heading in the right direction. After a week filled with coffee The responsibility. The success. And the rewards. and a caffeine high so intense that Welcome to More. Isabella Bean my vision was blurred, I can suggest three of the four coffee shops, and Please sign up through Address: 9 Lincolnway I would recommend skipping Isabella Bean altogether. With the University Career Services Pros: Reasonable prices; weather getting colder, one of these for an interview! within walking distance three coffee shops is the ideal place to hide from the brutal Valparaiso Discover more at Cons: Coffees tasted burnt or sweet; awkward weather. ALDLus/careers atmosphere; off-putting staff The views expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily those of ALDt is an'Equsi Opportunity Employer, The Torch. Contact Lilia DelBosque Oakey at [email protected]. Friday, October 9, 2009 | The Torch [culture] B5 BECKER'S BANTER No closet necessary 'Doodle Jump' is a masterpiece of win on the patio of Huegli Hall, a small Alliance members, desk lamp on a table nearby illu­ minating the speaker. friends boldly An audience of about 40 people gathered outside Huegli, braving Torch Features Editor share coming-out the chill in support of the coura­ geous souls on the "Soap Box." I have written many times, or at monologues Students and Alliance faculty least once, about the relationship- sponsor Andy Richter all spoke of ending potential of the iPhone. With Kris Adamik their own experiences with com­ its tweeting capabilities, its "let-me- Torch A&E Editor ing out or those of close friends or look-that-up" smugness and its relatives of the GLBT community. general omnipresence in the lives of Laughs, tears and hot chocolate Many speakers shared their anger its owners, this is understandable. accompanied an evening of sin­ and sadness about coming out and Secretly, however, all iPhone cere reflection and revelation dur­ an array "of other sexuality issues. users know that all of these ing the Sexuality Monologues, an "The only thing more shameful annoyances are just thinly-veiled unabashed display of gay, lesbian, than being called a faggot, I sup­ envy that other people have for bisexual and transgender "coming- pose, was knowing that I really their devices. out" stories. was one," said junior Nick Derda, Eventually, some people Alliance, a Valparaiso Univer­ one of twelve monologue pre­ surrender to the fact that they sity student organization that sup­ senters at the event. "Who was to actually appreciate the usefulness ports the GLBT community, spon­ say that just because it wasn't the of the iPhone. Wikipedia searches sored the Sexuality Monologues in norm, it was somehow inherently to solve disputes, for example, shift celebration of National Coming disdainful?" slowly from resented to expected. Out Day Oct. n. "I am the one who has gone However, using the iPhone as a "I think especially on this cam­ through 20 years of anger and gaming device in public is often a pus, it's important for us to cel­ confusion not knowing who I am, hit or miss proposition. Many of my ebrate National Coming Out Day what I am, and now, after my 21st favorite iPhone games don't seem to because (VU) is such a religious birthday, I'm the one who is ready appeal to a mass audience. Tower institution; many people come into to start living life as the girl that I Lisa Merlotti / The Torch defense games like "Tap Defense" the entire gay idea as being wrong," am," said junior Niki Adams, an­ Sophomore Jesse Hamner shares ;oming-out monologue atop the "Soap Box." (my all-time favorite iPhone game) said Alliance president Tia Kolasa. other monologue reader. and "Star Defense" tend to evoke "It's important to open the minds The Sexuality Monologues end­ more annoyance than interest in of the students and even faculty ed on a humorous note, with soph­ in activism. 55 on the group's listserv. those watching. and staff that your religious views omore Jesse Hamner's witty insight "In previous events that (Alii1 "The size of Alliance has grown Puzzle games like "Geared" and may not match up, but we're still on her various family members ance) has had, it's been Alliance exponentially. Alliance went from "Trism" may interest people for a people." coming out along with her own re­ members and their friends, but (at being a closed support group to be­ short period of time, but ultimately Alliance hosted a similar event alization of her homosexuality. the Sexuality Monologues) there ing a support group and an activist people get bored and give up. last fall, "Tearing Down the Closet," "My mom came out, and I was were people that I had not seen at group, and I feel like by doing that, Enter "Doodle Jump." For just 99 in which each speaker who shared like f—-, I'm gay, too," Hamner said. all. It just shows how much more it opens people's eyes to the bigger cents comes a game that is a pleasure a coming-out story removed a "When I came out to my sister, she the campus is opening up and is picture," Kolasa said. for nearly everyone to play. piece of an actual closet provided was like, 'I'm bi(sexual),' and I'm looking at diversity," Kolasa said. Alliance meets at 8:30 p.m. The game is cute, simple and for the occasion. The Sexuality like, 'Since f—-ing when? Is my According to Alliance member Wednesday nights in the Gandhi- entertaining to the point that the Monologues ditched the closet this whole family gay?'" senior Alex Albiniak, the organi­ King Center for Diversity and Glob­ only thing one could hate about it is year, adding the "Soap Box" in­ Kolasa said that as VU encour­ zation has grown from six active al Engagement. All are welcome. the amount of time spent playing it. stead. Each monologue presenter ages more diversity, Alliance is ex­ members three years ago to 30 ac­ Contact Kris Adamik at torch@ Most people who watch are stood atop the rickety wooden box panding, both in membership and tive members this year, with about valpo.edu. mesmerized by the gameplay. All you do for 99 percent of the game is tilt the screen. Doing so allows your small doodle character to move across the screen, bouncing Grammy-winning group opens series up the screen from platform to platform, up and up and up forever. the university for 50 years," said Jeff tremely fortunate to have a group Christmas Concert. Eventually, you may have to tap the Male a capella Hazewinkel, director of VU's Cen­ of this caliber at VU to open the "Those who attend all of the screen to shoot monsters. That's it. ter for the Arts. "(VU's) reputation choral series." concerts in the series will expe­ Eventually, the platforms get ensemble kicks off for excellence in this area attracted With voices ranging from coun­ rience some of the finest music less frequent and special ones show the city of Valparaiso's Office of tertenor to bass, the group offered ever composed, performed in a up. The blue platforms move. The annual Choral Festivals and Events to approach a plethora of music speaking to the wonderful location by a variety of white platforms disappear after one us regarding a possible joint per­ human experience. ensembles with an international bounce. The yellow ones turn red concert series formance ven­ "They per­ reputation," Hazewinkel said. and then explode if they are not ture. form music Before the event, Cock ex­ used quickly enough. Michaelene Jewett The Chan­ Chanticleer is one of from many pressed hope that students and the Springs on platforms allow Torch Staff Writer ticleer perfor­ America's outstanding eras," Clock said. public would take advantage of this higher jumps. Rockets and propeller mance opened "It is their ability opportunity. hats send the character soaring. The Chanticleer, a 12-man a capella VU's Choral professional vocal to sing the most "(VU) will hear professional goal is to go up as high as possible group, performed in Valparaiso concert series ensembles. difficult litera­ artistry at the highest level, and before falling off the screen. University's Chapel of the Resur­ this year. This ture, to master this is something to which we all Since senior Cameron Banga rection last Friday night. Featuring series is an an­ many languages aspire," he said. "A concert by a introduced me to this game weeks eight sets of music, the Grammy nual event which Christopher Cock and do it all with group of this caliber will also be ago, I have been hooked, and so has Award-winning group sang a se­ showcases VU's Director of Choral and the most refined enjoyed by any music lover. (The everyone else who played it. I'm not lection of interpretative literature Department of Vocal Activities ensemble that Chanticleer performers) are show­ trying to start anything here, but as well as selections of folk and Music and seeks makes them a men, and everyone will have a great I would like to point out that I do classical compositions. to bring notable first-class group." time watching and listening." have a higher score than Cameron The university hosted the Chan­ performers to campus. The Chanticleer concert is Cock's hope seemed to be or anyone at Valparaiso University. ticleer concert through its partner­ "Chanticleer is one of America's only one of many performances shared with many others from the This brings up another good ship with the city of Valparaiso's outstanding professional vocal en­ that take the stage in the Chapel public and the student body who "Doodle Jump" feature: The online Office of Festivals and Events. sembles," said Christopher Cock, of the Resurrection this semester. filled up more than half the Chapel Facebook scoreboard that allows "The Chapel of the Resurrection director of choral and vocal activi­ Hazewinkel pointed out other fu­ of the Resurrection. you to compare your score to those is a wonderful performance space ties. "They perform a very wide- ture choral series participants this of your Facebook friends. This for choral music and has served as ranging repertoire which appeals year, including the Vienna Boys' Contact Michaelene Jewett at allows me to see that only three of the primary performance venue for to any musical taste, so (VU is) ex­ Choir Nov. 6 as well as VU's annual [email protected]. my friends play "Doodle Jump" and that they are all members of the CollegeKidApp team. Photos, from page B4 I feel like FotoFlexer is a great For example, the red-eye tool Pixlr does offer some plug-ins Consider this last sentence a midpoint between Photoshop and would basically turn the eye black for Firefox and Windows, but with call to arms. I encourage everyone the advanced controls like Picnik and balances creativity with and white. I don't know about your a dimcult-to-learn online photo with an iPhone or iPod Touch in Photoshop.com. power quite well. FotoFlexer also eyes, but mine do not look like editor, I can see this Web site not Valparaiso to get "Doodle Jump," FotoFlexer takes a few offers animated "sparkly text," as that. doing well for itself. If you use the beat my score and friend me on seconds to load but otherwise I like to call it. I am not going to Also, there are no presets or desktop version of Photoshop, you Facebook to prove it. The first is very snappy and responsive call that a feature because I feel like helpful instructions on the site. can probably muddle your way person to do this will be able to to changes made on the screen. it makes your picture look terrible No social media integration exists through the site. Otherwise, it's dictate what my next Banter is FotoFlexer offers direct hosting instantly. either. I'm sure Pixlr is working pretty painful. about. as well as saving to the popular I am not too fond of the last on this, but until they catch up The views expressed are those of The views expressed are those of sites such as Facebook, Flickr and site, Pixlr.com, mainly because with Photoshop.com, Picnik and the writer and not necessarily those the writer and not necessarily those MySpace, as well as e-mail and it is really hard to use and offers FotoFlexer, they are easily left in of The Torch. Contact Jeff Lange at of The Torch. Contact Jonathon TinyPic. features that do not perform well. the dust. [email protected]. Becker at [email protected]. B6 [classifieds] The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009

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THE Actors carry derby film TOP FIVE continues almost until the very Drew Barrymores end, even including a scene where cam MXRSL Bliss's father "sees the light" and Torch Staff Writer directorial debut convinces her mother to let the kid follow her dream. holds interest But whereas other movies Gary Go might cause us to cringe, "Whip Maybe you've heard of the Lon­ despite cliches It," with the sincerity of its actors don native, but if you haven't, check and the warm, steady tones of its him out. Gary Baker, aka Gary Go, Ian Roseen cinematography, makes us feel at gets "Go" from a family friend. In­ Torch Staff Writer home with it all. volved with music since the age of Another stumbling point of eight, his Brit indie pop-rock sound Ellen Page is one of those ac­ the movie lies in the romance de­ is closely influenced by U2 and feels tresses who can elevate the materi­ partment. When Bliss falls into a close to The Fray and Snow Patrol. al of just about any film she appears sort-of relationship with an indie- His first U.S. album landed last in. She manages to come across as rocker/roller derby fanatic named month, and his single "Wonderful" both vulnerable and independent Oliver, we actually do cringe. Take was the free download of the week at all times, and therefore real as the first date: Oliver decides to pick MCT recently on iTunes. Give a listen to well. up Bliss at work so he can take her Ellen Page as Bliss Cavendar stars in the roller derby flick "Whip It." that and "Open Arms," plus the pi­ When she is in a scene, no mat­ to a field of dead grass, pretend ano and beat-infused mellow cover ter how absurd, she makes it some­ to lose his keys somewhere in the of "Just Dance." how believable and causes us to grass and then actually lose them derby as the featured sport, both "Saturday Night Live," impresses think, "That is somebody I would purposefully so they can search for because it is a refreshing change by turning in a performance that Fall Break hang out with." them all over again. of pace from football and also is understated and spot-on, as a Already it is time for fall break. That's not to This might be because it's very entertaining to single mother who becomes a Hurl Whether you're going on a mission say that "Whip It," 'Whip It' is a lot fine if you like to watch. The rules and point of the Scout by night. And she's funny, trip, a vacation or home to lounge a unique little film gentler and more be put to work in game are rather hazy, but when the too, of course. on the couch, get excited to have a that is like a mix­ your free time, but girls whip around the skating rink, "Whip It" is a lot gentler and couple days off. Fall break doesn't ture of "Dodge- quirky than the for the observing pushing each other to the ground, more quirky than the previews may exist in real life, so live it up and do ball," "Miracle" and previews may lead audience, we won­ it's as thrilling for us as if we were lead you to believe. It has a steady, something, even if that something "Little" Miss Sun­ you to believe. der what this guy's actual spectators on the set. good-natured center amid the is connecting with friends back shine," is bad by problem is and how Plus, the conclusion thankfully boisterousness going on around it, home or going to the mall. any means. But it we can get away avoided one tired sports film con­ which puts you at ease while at the has its faults, which are forgivable from him as soon as possible. For­ vention but is still climactic and same time holding your interest.. Endless Shrimp thanks to the immense likability of tunately, by the film's end we are no leaves you feeling good, even with­ As Bliss in her white pageant dress A bit steep at $17.99 per person, its actors. longer told we have to like him (he out the typical ending. would agree, sometimes a change this Red Lobster special is worth Ellen Page plays Bliss Cavendar, fools around while on some tour), I could have used a bit more of pace is needed, and "Whip It" the price if you're in the mood for a quirky Texas girl who only wants but it's still a lot of wasted time Drew Barrymore onscreen to de­ is just the movie right now to of­ cheesy garlic biscuits and a whole to be involved in an all-female roll­ leading up to that. velop her supporting character, fer it. bunch of shrimp. What's cool is that er derby league despite her moth­ Despite the previously men­ but this marks her directorial de­ The views expressed are those of the shrimp don't just come steamed er's wishes that she participate in tioned cliches, the rest of the but, so she probably had enough to the writer and not necessarily those or fried but are fixed in a variety teen pageants. Already, there is movie is very enjoyable. The story keep herself busy. However, Kristin of The Torch. Contact Ian Roseen at of ways. And you choose two dif­ a sports movie cliche here, and it actually benefits from using roller Wiig, so uninhibited and funny on [email protected]. ferent prep styles at the same time. Diners can choose from teriyaki- grilled shrimp, Cajun shrimp, gar­ lic shrimp scampi, hand-breaded shrimp and coconut shrimp bites. Latest in emo rock genre imitates predecessor And yes, it is endless, so just ask for more when you down your first as well as most of Paramore's Emotions were high after the tion. It flows beautifully and plate. Pack your buddies in the car Paramores third sophomore release, "Riot!," you success of "Riot!," and the band has a very romantic, positive and head to Merrillville or Michi­ will love "Brand New Eyes." came close to breaking up. The message. gan City for the closest Red Lobster. release mimics Released last week, this album name of the record is even sup­ But some parts of the album It's up to you whether or not to pack is Paramore's third. And for better posed to be a reference to the sound stolen. For example, the a snack for the drive. previous album or worse, it sounds very similar to band "seeing everything in a song "Playing God" sounds like "Riot!" whole new perspec­ an attempt to Cougars but is still solid The events leading up to the tive," according to do a Jimmy Eat No, not the medium-sized wild albums release would lead you to lead singer Hayley Maybe imitation is World-style cat. A cougar is a woman in her late think differently, though. For the Williams. thirties to late forties - sometimes Chris Zaplatosch the best form of song. Maybe Torch Staff Writer first time in their career, the band How disappoint­ imitation is the older with proper care, which may went through the preproduction ing, then, that the flattery. Maybe best form of or may not include Botox. Regard­ Chances are high that if you process without assistance from a bulk of the record it's neat to hear a flattery. Maybe less of the exact age, cougars are liked the song "Misery Business" producer. lacks any new cre­ it's neat to hear hot, and they're everywhere, espe­ band's influences ative thought. a bands influ- cially TV. Forget she-wolves, cou­ The first come out so vividly. ences come gars have perfected the art of being track on the But something out so vividly. a woman. Find out about the TV album, "Care­ But something variety on "The New Adventures ful," actually about it still sounds about it still of Old Christine," "Cougar Town," sounds like too borrowed. sounds too bor­ "Eastwick" and "Accidentally on what the rest rowed. Purpose," to name a few. of "Brand Interest­ New Eyes" should revolve ingly enough, since the album Boots around. The band sounds Wearing chunky athletic shoes 1 f sounds so similar to its predeces­ foolweaf ancl c/ol/unxj^/br men and toanien its finest and freshest on this sor, Paramore seems to have put or plain flats with your jeans? Stop song. Guitar work is me­ itself even further from its debut what you are doing and get to a lodic, intricate and impres­ release, "All We Know is Falling." local shoe store. Or better yet, log sive. Drummer Zac Farro Who knows why, either, because it on to a popular shoe Web site like has clearly been practicing just might be their best release. It Piperlime.com or Zappos.com to and implementing more featured a variety of tracks, with investigate all the different styles *ytii ^U Students r. Martens Birkl s Clarks tricks. Keep in mind that all great, too. They're catchy, up­ tion with plenty of looks to browse. this is not necessarily a bad beat and easy to sing along to, Ladies would do well choosing Allen £dmonds Red Wing Johnston & Murphy thing. The rest of the album regardless of how similar they ankle boots or something mid-calf is still good; it just sounds sound. with moderate, to high heels, and Sanita Clogs Vasque Bass Schott like "Riot! Part 2." If you don't like Paramore, this men can find themselves properly outfitted with a trendy Chukka Jackets & Coats ? Diamonds Shirts Jeans Dresses Halfway through the album is not going to make you album, "The Only Excep­ change your mind. But as far as (that's an ankle height, versatile and tion" is a slower paced emo rock goes, "Brand New Eyes" masculine style). Just don't appear (Jome see emal // WasAttwtan< dhreef, 0o(on/ottm fya//>afLaw{> break from the basic, re­ is a very solid release. like you're about to go hiking - un­ petitive and choppy guitar less that's what you intend to do. work. The views expressed are those of The views expressed are those of If all emo songs were the writer and not necessarily those the writer and not necessarily those like this, emo might not of The Torch. Contact Chris Zapla­ of The Torch. Contact Cam Byrd at have such a bad reputa­ tosch at [email protected]. [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, October 9, 2009 B8 "A play should give you something to think about. When I see a play and understand it the first time, then I know it can't be much good." - T.S. Eliot FUNHOUSE AMNESIA Comedic mischief ambiguity abound in David Lindsay- Abaire production

Rebecca Shoemaker Torch Staff Writer

"Who am I?" This is the first question Claire, the lead character of "Fuddy Meers," asks herself each morning. The play, showing at 8 p.m. to­ night and 2 p.m. Saturday through Sunday, features the disorderly, disjointed life of a 40-something woman with psychogenic amnesia whose life is virtually rewritten ev­ eryday. Claire's memory is erased every night as she falls asleep, in effect forcing her to relive the same day for the past two years. One day, however, she awakes in an espe­ cially curious mood, startling her nervous husband and setting the scene for a wild journey in search of her identity. Instead of finding simple, hon­ est answers, Claire finds only more questions which arise in several unexpected places - in a son she didn't know she had or from an­ Tim Stride / The Torch other character which appears from Sophomore Dane Callstrom as Millet clutches his puppet companion in the circus-like stage play "Fuddy Meers" in the Valparaiso University Studio Theater. beneath her bed in a ski mask. Oth­ ers lie in a strangely familiar home, presented by an incoherent, post- ater department chair and director circus, the effect works its magic. couple's struggle as they attempt to ever really know the truth? How stroke woman named Gertie. of the show, selected a play that "I feel like I'm at a really bad car­ cope with the death of their child. much do we know about everything Things get even more compli­ bears remarkable resemblance to nival," one attendee said. Despite the "thought-provoking, and everyone?" cated when an ex-convict and his a bizarre amusement park ride in In fact, critically acclaimed Da­ challenging" themes of "Fuddy Students wishing to snag a ticket sock puppet Binky make an appear­ keeping with the theatrical season's vid Lindsay-Abaire wrote "Fuddy Meers" one might associate with a for the show can do so by calling the ance through the kitchen window theme of "life is a cabaret," he's de­ Meers" to be just that, translated frilly, outdated show, the show is a box office at ext. 5162 or by visiting and later as a woman dressed as a signed a set that makes the paral­ into real life and resulting in a man­ "fast paced, unconventional kind the VU Center for the Arts office. cop appears at the front door. The lels undeniable. A single revolving gled mixture of comedic mischief, of event," Orchard said. "It's much Orchard feels confident in both addition of guns, knives and shovels platform is shared by all of the three ambiguity and a hollow void Claire more interactive than a traditional the cast's ability and the expecta­ to the equation doesn't seem to help sets, which are rotated in and out of is desperately seeking to fill in 24 show where the audience sits back tion that all audiences will enjoy the Claire find any answers either. Even view as the show progresses. In re­ hours' time. and absorbs what's going on. It show. as much as she digs for the truth, spect to the set design, Orchard said The show has been a hit on makes you think." "By the time you leave, it will she seems only to find it twisted and he wanted the audience to feel as if Broadway and nationwide. Lind­ Orchard chose the play because have used humor to make you contorted as if it's locked away in they were on a sort of "weird, funky say-Abaire has not only received of its distinctly stimulating nature. think, and to me, that's comedy at funny mirrors, or as Claire's mom ride, like going into the funhouse." recognition for "Fuddy Meers" but "It poses all kinds of questions its best," Orchard said. would say, "fuddy meers." Coupled with background music has also won a Pulitzer Prize for his about identity and trust," Orchard Contact Rebecca Shoemaker at Not only has Lee Orchard, the- typical of what one might hear at a play "Rabbit Hole," which depicts a said. "It makes you wonder, do you [email protected]. Un-birthday show delights with energetic comedy

VUDU celebrates 40 people. VUDU has clearly figured out There were 96 audience mem­ what works for them. Improv com­ record turnout bers on Saturday night, marking it edy in its natural state revolves as one of VUDU's biggest successes around grand gestures, loud voices and a compelling argument for free and bodily hauling people up the with cupcakes, cupcakes. The performers also scat­ auditorium stairs, and the per­ tered balloons around the Neils formers made use of all of these birthday cards Science Center exertions. Sketch auditorium, fur­ games are also Becky Christopher thering the birth­ College humor, when dependent on an Torch Staff Writer day atmosphere distilled to its most active, participa­ and providing tory audience Hosting a sketch comedy show what proved for scientific components, with creative sug­ dedicated to a celebration of no many to be an is energetic and a gestions of peo­ insurmountable ple and places, so one's birthday, Valparaiso Univer­ little racy. sity's sketch comedy group VUDU temptation to keeping audience performed "The Happy Un-Birth- pop. energy high is es­ day Show" on Saturday, Oct. 4. The show con­ sential. College The random nature of sketch sisted of "short form" performance humor, when distilled to its most comedy, or "short form" perfor­ games - interactive sketches that scientific components, is energetic Dan Lund / The Torch mance, is such that no theme can rely heavily on VUDU's improv and a little racy. Audience members move VUDU actors in the improv game "Human Props." make it through the entire show, abilities. Albiniak, a senior, said that VUDU is a unique campus orga­ but VUDU did the birthday theme the games are rehearsed among the nization, primarily because its title justice by giving cupcakes to audi­ group to "figure out what's funny." is an acronym with secret meaning, time is spent honing improv skills Future performances can be ence participants and raffling off VUDU also tailors their extempore though the "VU" part seems self-ex­ rather than displaying them. found at the VUDU Web site, "inappropriate birthday cards" humor to the audience; Albiniak planatory. The group currently has VUDU considers improv com­ vudufanclub.weebly.com or on Fa­ handmade by the members. said that an important compo­ a modest 11 performers, with audi­ edy either a pro bono activity or cebook under "VUDU Comedy." VUDU has been around for nent of "funniness" is the ability to tions held every year. The members a universal right, because perfor­ The views expressed are those of "about ten years," producer Alex "know the audience," which means practice for four hours a week and mances are free and un-ticketed, the writer and not necessarily those Albiniak estimated, and over this limiting their references within the average three to four performances though cupcakes are not always of The Torch. Contact Becky Christo­ time the average audience has been ken of VU students. a year, so a preponderance of their provided. pher at [email protected].