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DECEMBER 9, 2005 T AYLOR UNIVERSITY SINCE 1915 - VOLUME 93, NO. 14 Surges Students fi lm SINBAD scare Taylor records Homeland Security exercise students BY KELSEY DUFENDACH BY TIM SUTHERLAND CONTRIBUTOR CONTRIBUTOR

Two severe thunderstorms A team of 13 Taylor Uni- pelted Taylor on consecutive versity students and faculty Tuesdays this fall. Each storm from the Communication brought tornado warnings, Arts Department left for the sending students to lower Muscatauck Urban Training levels and interior rooms for Center in Jennings County on safety. Wednesday to fi lm a training The storms caused some exercise for law enforcement students to worry about their agencies. The project was electronic equipment and the called Operation SINBAD, valuable data within it. With which stands for Southern winter quickly approaching, Indiana Bioterrorism Attack some students now fear elec- and Defense. The fi lming trical surges caused by power was headed by professors outages from the snow. John and Kathy Bruner as According to Associate well as media technician Jon Vice President for Informa- Ochs. tion Technology Rob Line- Operation SINBAD was han, preparation is the best a two-day project funded by defense. Linehan says stu- the Indiana Department of dents do not need to shut Homeland Security to ad- down their computers with dress Indiana’s readiness for the fi rst signs of a storm. a large-scale public health Instead, Linehan suggests incident. The training repre- purchasing a surge protec- sented a joint effort of Jen- tor. A surge protector costs nings County Emergency roughly $15 and will absorb Management Agency and surges in power to keep elec- the Jennings County Health tronics safe. Department. This exercise An uninterrupted pow- was the fourth largest event er supply offers even more of its kind in the U.S. protection. The built-in bat- The bad weather yester- Photo provided by John Bruner tery can supply power up to day stopped plans for to- Senior Ryan Lane shoots video of law enforcement officals responding to a mock bio-terrorism training exersise yesterday. The two-day 20 minutes after electricity day’s fi lming. Students trav- training exercise, which was funded by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, addresses Indiana's readiness for a large-scale is lost. This battery allows eled back to Taylor yesterday health crisis. A team of 10 students joined professors John and Kathy Bruner and media technician Jon Ochs for filming at the Muscatauck work to be saved before shut- evening. Urban Training Center in Jennings County Wednesday and Thursday. However, bad weather called them back to campus early. ting down safely. Although The event may resume on these devices can cost $50 to Thursday if the event is re- The students were divided scheduled to be involved in lor to bid on the project in the various agencies in- $70, they can save invaluable scheduled. Taylor will send into four mobile video crews, the simulation, including August. volved will review the foot- data. at least two crews if the proj- which each included a cam- federal, state and local fi rst Taylor’s communication age to critique the reactions It is important to remem- ect resumes. era operator, audio operator responders, law enforcement department was selected for of the respondents. ber many students have com- The project's fi rst day con- and associate producer. and local health and EMA the job in September. The majority of the stu- puters worth usually $500 sisted of fi lming law enforce- “My role will be associ- agencies. “We’re thrilled that Taylor dents involved are part of or more. Also, most battery ment agencies, including ate producer, so I’ll be telling “We’ll have to follow the was selected for this project,” video and audio classes in back-ups and surge protec- the FBI and Indiana SWAT my team what’s coming up simultaneous actions of the Assistant Professor Kathy the department. tors carry a warranty service teams, responding to a simu- next and writing down all actor-bioterrorists, law en- Bruner said. “It’s an honor, For further information re- up to $50,000. lated 9-1-1 call concerning the shots,” senior John Mur- forcement, health care re- and we know it will be a great garding the communication/ Since it is not practical to possible terrorist activity. phey said. “This is the single sponders and the mock me- experience for students. It’s new media major, contact Jon turn off and unplug comput- Students used Taylor’s new biggest opportunity I’ve had dia personnel. It’s a little like just the kind of jump start we or Kathy Bruner. ers every time the weather JVC HD100U high defi ni- in my four years at Taylor. shooting a live episode of the wanted for our production Questions about the Home- turns sour, uninterrupted tion video cameras to shoot It will be great to put every- FOX television show ‘24’,” students in the recently de- land Security project should power supply or surge pro- emergency teams' response thing we’ve been learning Professor John Bruner said. signed communication/new be directed to Simeon Stea- tectors can give peace of during the full-scale exer- into practice.” Simeon Stearns, the event’s media major.” rns at (812) 352-3023. mind with minimal cost. cise. Over 450 participants were chief organizer, invited Tay- After the fi lming is done, Lighthouse trips commissioned Library to remain BY CHRISTIANNA LUY in need during the medical be traveling to Quito to see orphans affected by HIV/ NEWS EDITOR brigades,” junior Brittany HCJB’s radio station as well AIDS. Belcastro said. “We will be as a few others along the Evangelistic programs, open on Sundays Seven Lighthouse teams assisting them in whatever way.” orphan ministry and youth B Y KRISTINA SATERN Last year, however, the and sponsors gathered for ways we can.” The India team will build leadership training will EDITOR-IN-CHIEF student senate put together the annual Lighthouse com- The medical students will a training center during the be key ministries for the The Academic Council a proposal that was brought missioning service on Sun- live with host families and fi rst half of its trip. During Trinidad & Tobago team. and the President’s Council to completion this year. day. President Habecker work alongside established the second half, the students Eighteen students, two spon- recently passed the propos- “I’m thrilled to see this prayed for the January trips Ecuadorian doctors. will conduct children’s pro- sors and a family of three al to open Zondervan Li- decision made; this is what with the teams. “I am really looking for- grams in local churches and make up the 2006 team. The brary on Sunday evenings. we [Student Senate] are This year six teams of stu- ward to living with a family schools. Junior Tracy Yoder team will work in conjunc- Beginning after winter all about," chairman Matt dents will travel to various and getting to know them said she is praying the team tion with Victory Heights break, the library will be Stallings said. parts of the world to work well,” Belcastro said. “I am will learn to love others ef- Bible Camp. The team plans open from 9 p.m. until 12 Junior David Ridenour and minister. excited to build relationships fectively while ministering to perform dramas and build a.m. on Sunday. undertook the project last "Not only do mission trips with them, as well as practice in India. relationships to reach the "These hours are ideal," spring, working with Dan give students a chance to some Spanish.” Students traveling to Po- primarily Hindu population junior Kasie Abnet said. Bowell, library director. serve the Lord, it expands Another Ecuador team will land will work with a college for Christ. "People procrastinate all Senate presented a pro- their view of the Lord," Light- provide a radio ministry. ministry teaching English. Ten students will travel weekend, and by the time posal that made its way house co-director Michelle Dr. Donna Downs will take Much of their work will be to Guatemala, where they they actually study, they through several councils, Jongsman said. "By seeing two students to Ecuador to relational. They will travel plan to drill a well, build a have nowhere quiet and re- carrying into this year. how God is working in a dif- work in radio programming. to three cities, including Kra- cistern and work in medical sourceful to go. It's a really Bergwall senator Mark ferent culture, students learn They hope to have oppor- kow, Katowice and Gdansk. facilities. great idea." Heydlauff followed the that God is much greater tunities to share Christ over The Operation World mis- Student representatives "Praise Jesus," said junior project to completion. than they ever knew." the airwaves. sions book states that 0.2 per- from each team asked stu- Jenny Brunk. "Senate has worked hard One Ecuador team is com- “I wanted to see what ra- cent of the Polish population dents to pray they will refl ect Administration will eval- with faculty and adminis- posed of many biology or dio is like in other parts of the is evangelical Christian. Christ through their work uate Sunday library use tration to make this hap- biology pre-medicine ma- world, to see what radio mis- In South Africa students and words. They prayed over J-term before solidify- pen. I’m excited for what jors, who will focus on medi- sions might be like,” junior will be based in Capetown for God to break language ing the decision for second this means for students and cal missions. “We will Justin Clupper said. “[We and Johannesburg. They barriers and provide safety, semester and future years. so appreciative of the work be working with Ecuador- will be] working with Radio will spend part of the month health and team unity. Students have pushed for done by senators, faculty, ian doctors from the Verbo Familia and the Verbo Cuen- working as cabin counselors All the teams, except the Sunday library hours for and administration,” Stall- Cuenca church and Funda- ca church to work on their at a Youth for Christ camp. South Africa team, will leave several years. ings said. cion Hogar as they provide radio station’s programming Later, the team will work after Jan. 1 and return at the medical exams to people and promotions. We will also with homeless children and end of the month. News NEWS DECEMBER 9, 2005 PAGE 2 G.E.M'S GOING THE EXTRA MILE Left: Larry Mealy, director of career devel- opment and associate dean of students in Upland, was nominated for his kindness during The Pro Shop renovations.

Right: Adam Harbaugh, assistant hall director in Schultz Hall in Fort Wayne was nominated for his work with the hall fi re. Anyone can nominate a Taylor faculty or staff member for the GEM Award by writing the person's name and reason nomination on a slip of paper and dropping it into one of the cam- pus drop boxes in the Zondervan Library, the Freimuth Administration Building, Rediger Chapel/Auditorium and at the Buildings & Grounds Department. Nominations can be e- mailed to Laura Hutson. Self-defense seminars hit home Financial BY JASON NORTH Row described how to “I learned how to defend CONTRIBUTOR avoid dangerous situations. myself against attackers,” aid reviews He taught simple and practi- she said. Campus Safety Director cal techniques in case of an Sarah is one of the many scholarships Mike Row held four self-de- unavoidable attack. who has learned proper de- fense sessions this year. Cam- “There are no wild kicks fense at the Kesler Center. BY JENA FREY CONTRIBUTOR pus safety usually offers fi ve to the head,” Row said. “Most Row credits this genera- sessions a year, one for each techniques that involve kicks tion to being the most aware hall in which females live. are below the waist." and security astute genera- Equipped with a revised Row has administered Row also informed ev- tion. 2006-2007 scholarship plan, these one to two-hour semi- eryone about situations to Row conducts these semi- Financial Aid Director Tim Photo by Alisse Goldsmith nars for the past 19 years. He be aware of and avoid after nars for safety reasons and Nace hopes to raise Taylor’s holds the seminars in open graduation. also to interact with the stu- reputation for academic ex- SAC hosts Christmas banquet areas, such as the aerobics Row ended the sessions dent body. cellence. Junior Renae Timbie gets a glass of sparkling cider from the room, the Kesler Center or a reminding everyone how to “It helps them [students to] Based on SAT and ACT fountain at the annual Student Activities Council Christmas ban- dorm lobby. implement what they had understand campus safety is scores, the plan offers schol- quet. The candlelit banquet was held Saturday evening in the Row discussed personal learned, particularly how to very approachable,” he said. arships covering up to 50 per- dining commons. The Taylor University Jazz band provided mu- security tips and gave back- avoid assault. “We’re not LAPD or NYPD. cent of tuition for incoming sic as students enjoyed a formal buffet meal. "It was so fun to ground information on the "Most people don’t have It helps put a face on us.” freshmen. Last year’s highest see everyone all dressed up. The jazz band was excellent, and Taylor area. 15 years of their life to ob- Row also wants campus academic scholarships were the food was great, especially the chocolate fountains. Taking a Before beginning his tain a black belt," Row said. safety to minister to students. worth 35 percent. picture with Santa was defi nitely a highlight; my roommate and lesson, Row had everyone "They need something easy Holding this seminar helps The new scholarship sys- I are planning on using our picture for a Christmas card. The stretch. Then he demonstrat- to remember." them fulfi ll that goal. tem still awards 10 percent of whole event was just so awesome and I loved every minute," ed physical defense tech- Freshman Sarah Winfree tuition for a 1200 SAT score, said freshman Kathy St. Cyr. niques. The girls paired up was afraid of attackers before but offers an additional 5 and practiced. the seminar. percent of tuition for every 50 points scored above that minimum value. Scholarships are divided into two categories, eliminat- ing the short-lived President’s Plus Scholarship introduced last year. Students scoring at least 1350 are eligible for the Pres- ident’s Scholarship, worth between 25 percent and 50 percent of tuition, according to the revised scale. The Dean’s Scholarship awards 10 percent to 20 per- cent of tuition for scores fall- ing in the 1200 to 1300 range. Nace believes the new dis- tribution of scholarships will help Taylor compete for high- ly academic students. “There are only a handful of students with SAT scores in the uppermost ranges and they’re extremely sought af- ter,” he said. “Students right- fully expect that if they do well in high school and on their SATs, they’ll qualify for greater scholarships.” Nace decided to change the academic scholarship sys- tem in mid-October after re- viewing average SAT scores for Taylor’s current fresh- men. “Each year we examine the test scores of the fresh- man class so we know if we need to target a specifi c type of student the following year," Nace said. "It helps keep the student body academically balanced.” This year’s evaluation re- vealed the majority of SAT scores clustered near 1200. “Most of the students who enrolled at Taylor in 2005 were near the low end of the 1200 to 1600 scholarship range,” Nace said. “Many students with exceptionally high SAT scores apply to Taylor, but a much smaller number actu- ally decide to come. ” Brochures detailing the re- vised scholarship system will be distributed to prospective students in early December. Students and parents in- terested in these new scholar- ships can direct questions to Nace at (765) 998-5125.

News FEATURES DECEMBER 9, 2005 PAGE 3 Grappling with life, death This is the second part of a two-part feature published in The Echo

By Heidi Wahl living room, fearfully sur- bringing. She was even a afraid to confess it because and yet has an everlasting beyond the hope offered in Contributor veying each other, waiting Christian herself. Went to of an unspoken expectation love for us. He has forgiven this verse! Suicidal thoughts for an explanation. A bird’s- church regularly, got good from other Christians: Since you and made you His child are “common to man.” Look “The third possible path eye view of the living room grades, was a hard worker. we have hope, we should when you didn’t deserve it around at all the people who is the simplest. It involves showed four against three: What went wrong?’ never struggle with defeat- at all – when you were His have resisted the temptation very few pro’s and con’s and The family on the long couch “I’ll tell you.” She edness. Wanting to “have it enemy. If the God of the uni- to kill themselves, and don’t doesn’t include years in the and the visitors opposite smiled despairingly at the all together,” these brothers verse is so willing to set your act on the faulty justifi cation future – years of struggle. them. Now who would make words fl ickering on her com- and sisters say nothing; some past behind Him, surely you that nobody else has felt the It is a short path – suicide.” the fi rst move? puter screen. It was all so of them eventually give in to can do the same! Will you let pressures from which you The girl stopped typing for “I’m … I’m sorry to tell you clear: “I went wrong. And I the thoughts bombarding Him slowly lead you back want to escape. The power of a moment to consider what that your daughter died last can’t fi nd the place where I their minds – and kill them- to where you took a wrong choice is still yours! she had just written. She had night…” Mother turned to made the wrong turn. Every selves. Seven months before turn, and then take you on Each day, we have the choice let out all her fury of frustra- the pastor. What? WHAT? step takes me further from she died, Katrina wrote to from there into greater joys to aim for life, or we can tion at being the loser in this Tell me it’s not true. where I want to go.” me, “Often I don’t tell my than you’ve ever known?” choose to die, and leave be- never-ending battle, and now “It was suicide.” Jum- * * * friends about my problems I share these things with hind us a lot of hurting loved her thoughts were coming bled words came thick and “Do you have any more because I have a deep fear great earnestness, longing ones. Of that last choice, Ka- forward, icily… detached. heavy. questions?” someone asked. that they’ll back away from to save precious lives. Please trina wrote, “There’s no rea- “…The second hesitation “A university security How could he possibly give me.” Let us seek to hold out focus on what is true: “No son for it.” But there are so factor is friends and family. guard found her body… the answers they were grasp- the anchor of hope to people temptation has seized you many reasons to LIVE, for I don’t like to think of how call from local police… re- ing for? What had brought like Katrina! The truth of our except what is common to we have by our side a God they’d feel after hearing the searched this carefully, and things to this point? And hope in Christ is so simple to man, and God is faithful; He who can do anything! news. Some might not care, knew exactly what she why did they not see it com- share. will not let you be tempted but my family certainly was doing… left a letter for ing? I wish I could say to Ka- beyond what you can bear.” would. I don’t want to hurt you… transporting the body Why did I not see it coming? trina now… “Please do not Is there any excuse for dwell- them.” back here… may I express That question has dogged give up! There is no reason ing on suicidal thoughts? Heidi Wahl is the sister of * * * my deepest condolences to my steps for four years. I am to die, not with the God of None. Such thoughts are so former Taylor student Ka- Two cars came down a each of you?” Mother. A frail the “other sister,” the one the universe on your side. deceptive and twisted that trina Wahl. gravel road, dust billowing body, doubled over in agony. who was close to Katrina and Look, He promises this – that only truth can dispel them. out behind them. A dog be- I felt like I was being ripped ought to have noticed her de- His arms bear us up, and that No matter how weighty gan to bark in the chill light apart inside. The child of her spair. But I didn’t. He remembers we are dust, your diffi culties, you are not of dawn. The mother started womb was dead. Sister, who Suicide. Many well-mean- awake from a nightmare, always ached for the hurting, ing people, in trying to tiptoe and the father rolled out wrapped her arms around around that sensitive sub- of bed and put his robe on. Mother, her heart breaking ject, also avoid dealing with Groggily, they went to face now for both of them. Father. a matter that comes close the music - but they did not He sat rigidly, not believing to home for most of us. Ka- know that it would turn out the nightmare was real until trina’s death has opened to to be a funeral march. Heavy he was told that his daugh- me a world of people who are footsteps creaked into the ter was being embalmed. facing the horror of suicide. entry hall, and unfamiliar And then he sobbed, and the Nearly all of these people are voices woke up a couple of world fell apart for the other Christians, and because of young girls who were asleep sister. O God, she whispered this, their struggle is simulta- in their room nearby. through her tears. Katrina, neously diffi cult and simple Mother, shaken by the ar- are you dead? Did you really to resolve. rival of these visitors, went leave me? One of our greatest helps to the girls’ bedroom, but The four on the couch. in this life is the reminder stopped outside the door to * * * that God has given us hope; ask Father, “Do you think we “What would they all think? it is an anchor of the soul should wake them up?” They would probably won- that keeps us from sinking “Yes, I think it’s important. der what on earth could into depression. Some Chris- We all need to be there.” The have ailed me so much that tians, for whatever reason, door opened, and the girls I would actually end my life let loose their grip on the stumbled out into a foreign over it. They’d say, ‘There’s anchor, and when they rec- world. In a minute or two, no reason for it. She had a ognize in themselves a deep Above: Heidi Wahl (left) Katrina Wahl (right) Photos Courtesy of Heidi Wahl they were all gathered in the very loving Christian up- discouragement, they are Elwell makes big bucks By Randy Kizer value. This formed the in- campus he advertised for his ness started by my junior Contributor ventory of ChristianTitles. cell phone antenna boosters year that I could go into full- com, which included primar- in all the residence hall stair- time after graduation,” he You may have seen his ad- ily Bibles, Bible covers, com- wells. said. vertisements posted in your mentaries and devotionals. This semester Elwell has Elwell is fairly certain his residence hall stairwells. You Although the books sold added to his profi ts by em- next venture will be related may have bought one of his well, Elwell wanted to fi nd barking on several eBay side to the internet but he is keep- cell phones online. You may an item with greater profi t projects. He sells the contact ing an open mind. For years even have purchased Moun- margins for his next busi- information of his wholesale now, he has kept a fi le on his tain Dew from the stash in ness. With more eBay ex- suppliers to people wanting computer where he writes his high school locker. The perience under his belt, he to start up their own eBay down all the ideas that come man behind all these en- felt he could spot an under- sites. to him. trepreneurial endeavors is priced item and capitalize on Another venture he em- “I’m the kind of person that Taylor University freshman it. Used cell phones quickly barked on involved standing hates doing things the same Jordan Elwell. Elwell started came to the forefront. in line all night to buy the way as everyone else,” he four separate businesses dur- However, Elwell didn’t want new X-Box 360. Elwell sold said. ing high school. He currently to jump in too quickly. it the very next day, making As an international busi- operates Phonavista.com, a “The most important step over $300 in the deal. He also ness major, Elwell hopes to cell phone provider and eBay to making money on eBay is uses Phonavista as a middle- gain even more experience store. research,” he said. man to transfer bulk ship- and skills in the corporate During his freshman year When Elwell discovered he ments of cell phones from his arena. Although education is in high school, Elwell began could make double his costs supplier in Minnesota to cus- helpful, creativity, resource- his business career selling selling cell phones, he decid- tomers across the country. fulness and effort are the real replica Oakley sunglasses. ed to give it a try. He assem- Although Phonavista does cornerstones of his business- He bought the sunglasses bled cell phone packs from make money, Elwell ex- es. With a solid foundation in bulk, selling them out of the wholesale components pressed his desire to do of experience and successes, his locker. The next year he of eBay sellers across the na- something even more ambi- the road ahead looks promis- moved on to sell Mountain tion. Phones from Minnesota tious. ing for Jordan Elwell. Dew. With a well-stocked might meet batteries from “My goal is to have a busi- locker of Dew, Elwell kept Texas, joined by chargers his customers returning and headsets from both the week after week. East and West Coast. Elwell As a junior, Elwell decided then assembles his packages Casa Patricia Apartments to base his next business on and sells them on eBay from Photo by Amy Wood the Internet. As a long time his new website, Phonavista. Getz makes Ivanhoe's history eBay buyer, Elwell had a com. * One or Two bedroom apartments good grasp of how the vir- Phonavista is Elwell’s big- * On-site Laundry Senior Brian Getz drank his fi nal two shakes at Ivanhoe's tual marketplace operated. gest project to date. Thursday night, completing the Ivanhoe's 100 Club for He started ChristianTitles. “It’s somewhere between a * Central Air shakes. Getz is the fi rst person to fi nish the Ivanhoe's 100 com, an eBay store for Chris- job and a hobby,” he said. * Range & Refrigerator furnished Club for both shakes and sundaes. When asked what he tian books. Since his father Although word of mouth was going to do next, Getz said, "lose weight; no seriously, works for Tyndale Publish- has always served him well, Contact: Corrie Church at 998-0530 I have gained like 20 pounds." ers, he could easily purchase Elwell decided to try to boost returned books for up to 90 sales even more through on- percent less than their retail line advertising. Here on

Features PAGE 4 Deck the Halls ...... with TU Christmas PAGE 5

Right: Freshman Jessica Raber cuts out artful snowflakes for Below: Senior Alicia Russell completes the Eggnog drinking contest with a flourish. Gerig has held their eggnog drinking contest each year, and each year there is a huge turnout for the evening event. Students "And heaven and the Swallow Robin open house. from all over campus come to participate and watch the event. The event began at 11 p.m. last Thursday night and finished well after midnight. Students always appreciate seeing the contestants drop out, one by Swallow's theme this year was one, from not being able to hold down any more liquid. This year Gerig changed the event slightly. They had the contestants drink food dye to make the process much more colorful. "The Swallow Birdhouse Bash." nature sing" Penthouse carries out tradition with a park-themed open house

Below: Freshmen Amy Sebestyen and Ryan Resetar decorate themselves with highlighters to make tattoos under blacklighting. On Second West Wengatz, the theme was "A Techno Christ- mas." Photo by Alisse Goldsmith

Photo by DJ Horton Sophomore Brad Wood refreshes himself from the drink stand in the Penthouse lounge during open house hours. This year Penthouse designed the floor with the style of three different national parks: Denali, the Redwood Forest, and Mammoth Cave. In the center of the lounge, a giant waterfall was constructed to amaze students and faculty.

Photo by Amy Wood Photo by Amy Wood

Photo by DJ Horton Freshmen Zach Lee, Kevin Gilbert, Nick Coats, sophomore Phil Smyrl, and senior Jesse Kahler work together to tear down the halls of Penthouse. Traditionally, the students take everything down in one fell swoop. This year there was a contest to see which hallway would finish cleanup first. The south hallway, decorated as the Redwood Forest, came in first. The cleanup lasted from 11 p.m. until around 2 a.m.

Photo by Alisse Goldsmith Above: Freshman Nick Coats enjoys the thrills of a Super Mario Brothers Nintendo Game. The English open house traditional com- petition was carried out in full force this year. Wings competed for best and most creative hall design. First North won this year with the theme of "Levels of Super Mario." The wing featured toadstool cupcakes, video games, and snowball marshmallows. Photo by DJ Horton Above: Freshman Kathy St. Cyr dips into a volcano to get a refresh- ing drink at the Bergwall Christmas open house. Bergwall's theme was "Christmas in the..." and each floor was able to choose different locations to represent Christmas. Some of the locations were the Photo by DJ Horton beach and the city. Senior Mark Grunden and junior Justin Thomas continue the tradition of floor wrestling in the Penthouse lounge by slamming each other onto the floor. The tradition is some- thing that many Penthouse members participate in each year after guests leave the open Left: Freshman Steph Marshall walks through the halls of Olson, house. stepping into Who-Ville. The hall theme was "Christmas in the Mov- ies," and each wing chose a different movie to represent the spirit of Christmas.

Photo by Alisse Goldsmith

Layout by Alisse Goldsmith Christmas Open Houses Christmas Open Houses OPINIONS DECEMBER 9, 2005 PAGE 6 Kidding out of love some people criticize them— we all kind of love them. I think you can say the LETTERS TO THE EDITOR same thing for the registrar. The only people who don’t have a registrar horror story are the freshmen who are Christianity calls for chivalry Support still wandering around ask- BY CHRISTINE ALLEN JOE RINGENBERG ing if anyone knows where cession can cause spines to just the fact that charm is OPINIONS EDITOR the Freimuth Administration In Joe Ringenberg’s ar- straighten and proverbial an- deceptive and beauty is fl eet- worthy All happy families are Building is. If we didn’t have ticle, “Wild at Heart,” his tennas to light up. However, ing. Let’s take a moment to alike, but every unhappy the registrar, though, what discernment of “traditions” it is also a subject the Bible is read the rest of it. This wom- family is unhappy after its would we complain about? versus “foundations of the very clear about. an runs a tight ship. She has causes Christian faith” appears a bit Husbands are command- her own exporting business, own fashion. This is gener- Complaining about the foot- BY BRITTANY ROOD ally true, except for the fact ball team is so fi rst-semester, muddled. While I recognize ed to lead their wives and she makes sure the fi re is al- Allow me first of all to that all unhappy families are and anyway, the registrar the intended humor of Joe’s this begins with the fi rst ways lit (signifying her atten- alike insofar as they all have can’t beat you up and steal weekly column and truly date. A man opening a door tion to detail in her home), say that I have nothing per- moms who are compulsive your lunch money. enjoy his (usually) witty top- for a woman is not a sign she dresses well (purple be- sonal against the infamous picture takers. My own dear The same thing goes for ics, this article had a sheen of of disrespect or an insult to ing a symbol of royalty or Opinions Editor who is Joe mother, for example, feels the student union. Let’s truth behind its jokes. Com- her physical capacities. It, high status), she pleases her Ringenberg. I met the man no inhibition when it comes be honest, the place is hor- ments such as “It doesn’t mat- however, is a sign of treat- husband (yep, that means only once (I believe at a Na- to the photo documentation rible. It’s an awkwardly ter if some Christians would ing her with the delicacy she sex), she gives to the needy, poleon Dynamite viewing of every trivial family mile- shaped, poorly organized, rather see them stay in the deserves. In the same regard, her husband is respected, she in the library, but that is stone. The fi rst time we ate and downright depressing kitchen, away from danger- women, we need to be wor- has a sense of humor, she is neither here nor there). at Thai Smile, for instance. misallocation of otherwise ous grizzlies, letting single thy of such actions. If we intelligent, and her children The real problem I had Or the fi rst time we ate at useful space. Also, when it guys just come to them” are expect men to be gentlemen, adore her. This is not some in reading his article “Guilt Ivanhoes. Also the second gets dark and you can only not only misleading but also we have to be ladies. As for homebody woman who trip traps students,” was time. Pretty much every see your refl ection in the not a little ridiculous. the subject of women asking stands in the kitchen all day, his blatant comparison of time we eat at Ivanhoes or windows, you never know There is absolutely noth- guys on dates, there are dif- waiting for her husband to pick-a-dates, wing retreats, Thai Smile. The same goes who’s spying on you from ing wrong with men not fering opinions. I, for one, come home so she can feed sister-wing dinners, and for all family functions and outside. Having said that, I wanting to kill animals, as he believe that women hold a him some meat and potatoes the like to AIDS victims, even weird stuff like medical think this campus is going to has put so bluntly, and girls certain element of power in and then hand him his news- people dying of starvation, check-ups or family trips to enter a period of mourning wanting to do so. This meta- making themselves available paper. and defenseless orphans. outlet malls. It’s ridiculous. when that spaceship takes off phor relates to Western soci- to be asked. If the man is So Joe, I’m sorry that you While I do not believe that No odd occasion is too trivial and fl ies back to Dimension ety’s common beliefs about supposed to be the spiritual have so bought into the femi- every student on this cam- to warrant the age-old stand- X 2 is torn down. The union, masculinity and femininity. leader and yet their fi rst date nistic mindset of today’s cul- pus should “sell [their] car in-a-line-and-smile and “Did after all, is probably the most However, he compares the is initiated by the woman, ture. However, take it from a and start an orphanage in it fl ash?” recognizable, renowned, common “masculine” prac- things are already not going woman, and from God, that Tibet,” God does not ex- What I’ve come to real- complained-about and iconic tice of hunting to girls asking according to plans. while killing a Grizzly Bear pect us to be apathetic and ize though, is that no matter building on campus. They guys on dates. In doing so he Most Christian young with your hands is not neces- ignorant people who think how much I hate her end- can print the bell tower on projects those beliefs about women are terribly familiar sary, being a gentleman and only of our own needs and less Kodak-momenting of all the brochures, but the eternal masculinity and femininity with Proverbs 31 and even a leader absolutely is. wants. onto gender roles when in get sick of hearing it. I know otherwise insignifi cant mat- image of the union is printed I fear that our focus is actuality they don’t have too I do. To be fair, the Christian Christine Allen is junior Jour- ters, part of me has grown to on our hearts.3 far too narrow if we think much to do with each other. community has a nasty habit nalism major. She is spend- love it love hating it. Even if If you know me, you know caring for the least and lost The subject of gender of merely highlighting the ing the semester in Colorado you don’t have a mom, or if the last thing I would ever people of the world is mere- roles is certainly a very load- last few verses of the chapter Springs at the Focus on the you do and she doesn’t have suggest is that we stop com- ly a “noble cause.” Not ed and touchy one. The use when there is an entire sec- Family Institute. a camera, I think you know plaining. Whether it’s about only is providing for the of two such words in suc- tion devoted to more than what I’m talking about. football or our moms, the poor and oppressed much Consider the football team. union or the state of Indiana more than just a commend- It’s true, every year we each as whole and its gosh darn able deed; it is a mandate shell out $3121 to pay for the wind-chill, let’s not hold from God. (see Psalm 82, team to lose games we don’t back the criticism. Instead, Matthew 25:31-46, James go to. I think this is reason let’s remember that4, when 1:22-27; 2:14-26.) enough to be a little skeptical it really comes down to it, I agree with Joe when of their budget, not to men- we’re (mostly) kidding, and he says that we should not tion the matching pajamas we kid because we love. feel obligated to go to open they always wear to the DC. house and other social ac- 1 Even so, where would we $567,212 / 1818 students = $312 tivities. And like he says, a pop (http://www.taylor.edu/ be without a football team? “don’t feel bad for not be- First of all, what would the sharedFiles/pdf/ir_rtk_2005_ath- letics.pdf) ing involved in every club, opinion editor complain 2 organization, or ministry about if there was no football What up, Kraang? 3Mark of the Beast, anyone? that comes your way.” (You team? More importantly, I 4in the true spirit of Christmas… should not spread yourself think—despite how much too thin.) If you do not want to attend Airband or Silent Night or even Ves- Goofus hates his enemies. Gallant turns the other cheek. pers—I am with Joe on The Echo this—don’t feel guilty. If, Taylor University however, you see someone by funny man Brad Johnston sick and dying or orphans Kristina Satern Stephanie Snider with no one to care for Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor them or “wayward sinners on the street,” and you pass on by like the priest and Christianna Luy Nate Baggett Watch out kid, you'll the Levite in Luke 10, offer- News Editor Features Editor ing no support or concern, Bethany Howard Jared Bane it won’t matter if you “feel shoot your ear out guilty” or not. You will be Associate News Editor A&E Editor guilty. B Y DAVID SCHWAN a report on hearing loss in hearing loss by the time it’s We have so many re- Joe Ringenberg Alisse Goldsmith You might have seen ‘my youth. The fi ndings in both too late. sources, the greatest of all: Opinions Editor Photography Editor type’ around campus (and cases suggest that we’re If I were you, I’d pull out our relationship with Jesus even out in the real world). hurting our hearing in a per- the earphones (or really turn Trevor Kight Angela Moore Christ. If we do not live We don’t seem to go any- manent way. Now, most cool them down) or you might Sports Editor Copy Editor our lives to fulfill the two where without our head- kids will respond that our not be able to hear much greatest commandments phones on. parents listened to plenty music for the second half of Amy Wood DJ Horton which Jesus gives in Mat- Photographer Photographer Since the advent of the of loud music and they sur- your life. I gave up the head- iPod, it’s practically impos- vived. That’s true, but never phones a couple weeks back thew 22:37-39 (“Love the Jen Moreland Ryan Poe sible to go anywhere with- before have people listened when I noticed a dull ring- Lord your God with all your Advertising Manager Distribution Manager out seeing those white ear- to music at those levels for ing in both ears. It’s gotten heart and with all your soul phones. This portable sound most of their waking hours. quieter, but it isn’t gone yet. and with all your mind” Donna Downs revolution has changed Some reports have sug- So this isn’t something made and “love your neighbor Faculty Adviser the way we listen to music gested that continual expo- up. You’ve got more to loose as yourself”), our theology, The mission of The Echo is to fairly and without bias repre- (imagine ma and pa listen- sure above 85 db will start than you have to gain by be- our religion, our lives will sent the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s cam- ing to the Beatles as they to cause damage. Decibels ing cautious, especially since all be worthless. pus and to be a vehicle of accurate and pertinent information Our Heavenly Father’s to the student body, faculty and staff. The Echo also aims dragged an entire stereo are a relative measurement, Apple isn’t making digital to be a forum that fosters healthy discussion about relevant to their classes). Thing is, but in everyday terms, if hearing aids yet… message is clear. We must issues, acting as a catalyst for change on our campus. there’s a bit of a hitch. With you can’t hear things out- concern ourselves with the way most of us are listen- side your music and people David Schwan is a senior phi- Kingdom issues. We can- The Echo has been published weekly since 1915, except ing to our music right now, around you can hear what losophy major. He lives off not simply brush them off for January term, exam week and school holidays and is a as mere “worthy causes” member of the Associated Collegiate Press and the Indiana we’ll likely have the hearing you’re listening too, you’re campus with Brad Johnston Collegiate Press Association. level of our grandparents by over 85db. Possible diffi cul- and Joe Ringenberg. He is from where lives—eternal lives— the time we’re our parents ties you might have to deal England and likes techno. are at stake. The Echo is printed by the Marion Chronicle-Tribune in age. If you’re crazy, don’t with in the not too distant Marion, Ind. Offices are located in the Rupp Communication Arts Building. believe me. There are all future could include mild sorts of new reports dealing Tinnitus (permanent ring- Letters to the Editor All letters, questions or comments may be addressed to: with increasing hearing loss ing) or just decreased levels Letters to the Editor must be sent to [email protected] by 3p.m. The Echo in young folk. of hearing. Cool kids also on Wednesday and be no longer than 400 words. Due to vol- 236 W. Reade Ave. The BBC did a special don’t get their ears checked ume, not all opinion articles received can be printed. Opinions Upland, IN 46989-1001 report a week or two back. much after they’re kids. should be kept as concise as possible. The Echo reserves the (765) 998-5359 right to edit submissions for length and content. [email protected] Closer to home, Purdue That’s usually why (like me) © Taylor University 2005 University just published they usually don’t notice Opinions A&E DECEMBER 9, 2005 PAGE 7 'Narnia' brings Lewis to life

BY JARED BANE the strength of their portray- Jadis, the white witch (Tilda A&E EDITOR al of the way siblings relate Swinton), who has cursed to one another. Narnia with an eternal win- Fans of C.S. Lewis’s The film begins during ter without Christmas. “Chronicles of Narnia” may World War II as bombs are She tempts him, with hot breathe easy. “The Lion, the dropped on London. In the drinks and fine candy, to Witch and the Wardrobe,” opening scene the audi- lead his brother and sisters the first installment in the ence already sees how Peter to her. The fate of Narnia beloved series, has its defini- (William Moseley) and his sis- rests on the unsuspecting tive movie counterpart after a ter Susan (Anna Popplewell) children. Jadis intends to passable animated effort and have stepped into the roles prevent them from realizing several abortive attempts at of father and mother to their importance or meeting a live-action feature film. their two younger siblings, the lion, Aslan (voiced by As director of both “Shrek” Lucy (Georgie Henley) and Liam Neeson), the true and movies, Andrew Adamson Edmund (Skandar Keynes). proper king of Narnia. knows fairy tales and treats The children’s mother Swinton has the impe- his source material for sends them to the country to rious look and severe dis- “The Lion, the Witch and escape the immediate dan- position to portray the evil the Wardrobe” with great ger of the war. They are left witch. When she first meets reverence. Talking animals, in the care of Professor Kirke Edmund, however, she dis- for example, are central to (Jim Broadbent) and his plays an unexpected moth- Lewis’s story. Adamson housekeeper, Mrs. MacReady erly affection. She appears to spares his audience the sight (Elizabeth Hawthorne), in accept and love him in a way of overly-humanized animal Photo courtesy of Rottentomatoes.com the professor’s enormous his siblings do not. characters. Jadis (Tilda Swinton), the white witch, tempts frustrated middle childe, Edmund Pevensie (Skandar mansion. There, during a This deception perpetu- “A human, pantomime Keynes), in "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." game of hide-and-seek, the ates the rest of the film’s Aslan would be, to me, blas- children discover a magic action. The filmmakers accu- phemy,” Lewis said in a let- wardrobe leading to the land rately portray the familial ter contemporary with the The irony, of course, is Peter Jackson’s Weta Digital work, however, is not the of Narnia. interaction grounding this writing of “The Chronicles that Disney, or the com- Workshop and Industrial talking animals, the bat- The established family fantastic work of imagina- of Narnia.” pany that bears his name, Light & Magic have, howev- tle sequences (which interactions play an impor- tion. In doing so, they have “Cartoons (if only Disney finally brought the world of er, combined animation and bring to mind a PG-rated tant role. The audience must not only made a successful did not combine so much “Narnia” to life. Whether or live actors in a way Lewis “Braveheart”) or even the understand Edmund’s resent- adaptation of a well-known vulgarity with his genius!) not Lewis would have con- may not have predicted. Christian truths at the heart ment toward his siblings to book, but a wonderful fam- would be another matter,” sidered this film blasphemy What makes “The Lion, of Lewis’s story. The book believe his actions. He is the ily film worthy of becoming the letter also said. cannot be known. Adamson, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and the film both succeed on first of the children to meet a Christmas classic. 2005 albums impress Gift ideas for oddballs BY JARED BANE A&E EDITOR BY JARED BANE A&E EDITOR friends with which to enjoy “The Guy Maddin the absurdist fast food- Collection” DVD – I look forward to writing themed comedy? Amazon.com price $31.99 about my favorite records What do you get for the These stuffed toys range Canadian cult filmmaker of the year each December. one who has everything? from seven to 11 inches in Guy Maddin’s latest film, Here are the albums I enjoyed The following gifts pres- height and include portray- “The Saddest Music in the the most in the year 2005. I ent ideas for that one tricky als of Master Shake, Frylock World,” earned consider- present them as my person- person who always ends up and Meatwad. able critical acclaim and al preferences and nothing getting too many Best Buy The weirdo will complain wider distribution than any more. I did not get to listen gift cards. Whether the per- because there is no stuffed of his previous films. to every record that came out son is a record collector, a Carl Brutananadilewski This single disc collection this year, but I tried as hard film buff or an avid video doll in the set. The gift giver presents three of his ear- as I could. game player these presents should simply smile polite- lier films, which feature his will mean more than an ly and back away slowly. strange sense of melodrama 1. Sleater-Kinney, “The impersonal gift certificate. Woods” – 2005 marked a new beginning for the vet- “Guitar Hero” bundle for eran punk rock band from Playstation 2 – Amazon. Olympia, Wash. The band com price $69.99 parted from its long-time “Guitar Hero” adds an label, Kill Rock Stars, for interactive element to the Seattle’s Sub Pop records. classic rock ‘n’ roll fantasy. To signify the change, they The game allows air gui- recorded an album with tar players to play along respected producer Dave Photo by John Clark with classic rock songs Fridmann. Olympia, Washington's Sleater-Kinney found inspiration in the mile- like Black Sabbath’s “Iron “The Woods” incorporates high guitars of classic hard rock for "The Woods." Man” and Boston’s “More Photo courtesy of Gamespot.com the sounds of Jimi Hendrix Than a Feeling.” and Led Zeppelin to make a Eyelash” one of the most con- Eggs” sees him emerge on The bundle comes with The "Guitar Hero" set comes with a guitar controller designed towering career milestone. sistently rewarding albums the other side of weirdness a special guitar-shaped specifially for the game. of the year. with a sound completely his controller, which has but- 2. Antony & the Johnsons, own. tons where the frets of a and anachronistic cinema- “I Am a Bird Now” – Nine 5. Jamie Lidell, “Multiply” real guitar would be and a “Lynch on Lynch” tography. emotionally harrowing – As one half of the elec- 8. Anna Ranger, “Above and strum bar that simulates the Paperback – Amazon.com Maddin’s films share songs are elevated by Antony tronica duo Super_Collider, Under Ground” – Drawing feeling of actually playing price $10.88 more characteristics with Hegarty’s soaring vocals. Jamie Lidell does not get to influence from the Ramones, guitar. “Guitar Hero” is a David Lynch, director silent movies from the ‘20s Whether whispering or belt- display his affinity for soul the Magnetic Fields and New terrifically addicting game of such films as “Dune,” than contemporary cinema. ing with all his might, this music often. Order, this band presents a for people of all musical “Lost Highway” and “Blue They, however, include sto- recording captures Hegarty’s “Multiply” is the fruit of wonderful synthesis of punk skill levels. Velvet,” is one of the most ries about vampires, mystic piano-laden songs with fierce several years of work and rock and electronic pop. prolific and strange artists dream worlds and Russian intimacy. Lidell’s attention to detail This is Anna Ranger’s “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” of the last 30 years. citizens who think WWI is The album also features shows. Recalling Sam Cooke, debut album, so one hopes plush toy set – Give Me This modestly-priced 250- still in progress. Oddity is guest appearances by Boy Stevie Wonder and Marvin there will be much more to Toys price $44.99 page autobiography details Maddin’s most consistent George, Devendra Banhart, Gaye, Lidell also displays a come from this band. Since the weirdo on every Lynch’s career, including trait. Rufus Wainwright and Lou surprising vocal elasticity. Christmas list undoubtedly the inspiration and trivia Reed. 9. Franz Ferdinand, “You already bought the “Aqua surrounding his photogra- The Talking Heads “Brick” 6. Everything, Now!, Could Have It So Much Teen Hunger Force” season phy, his film projects and CD box set – Amazon.com 3. The Boy Least Likely To, “Police, Police!” – Muncie’s Better” – The makers of four DVD the day it came his influential television price $119.98 “The Best Party Ever” – This Everything, Now! earns the hit song “Take Me Out” out, why not give him some show “Twin Peaks.” “Brick” collects all of two-person band plays songs every exclamation point return with an album equal- the Talking Heads’ studio with all the charm of a little used in its name and the title ly as catchy as the self-titled albums in remastered form boy dressing up in his dad’s of its latest record. Most of debut. for the first time. clothes. the songs begin exuberant, Part of Franz Ferdinand’s This box set costs more The ramshackle acous- but each one goes straight charm is its affinity for mak- than most people are likely tic guitar ditties are fleshed over the edge into euphoria ing party music. “You Could to spend on a single gift for out by strings, percussion at some point. Have It So Much Better” someone. If one is looking and keyboards. At its best, “Police, Police!” shows a offers plenty of it. for a gift that will leave the the album recalls Belle and band poised on the threshold recipient speechless with Sebastian and the Beach of national recognition. 10. Spoon, “Gimme Fiction” gratitude, “Brick” presents Boys. – Spoon’s fans have long the entire catalogue of one 7. Andrew Bird, “Andrew maintained that Britt Daniel of the 20th century’s most 4. Why?, “Elephant Eyelash” Bird and the Mysterious is one of the best songwriters important bands. – Yoni Wolf’s second solo Production of Eggs” – Bird, currently working. “Gimme The rock ‘n’ roll aficiona- album actually includes a the multi-talented violin Fiction” provides further do on your list will derive full band. His songs continue player, comes into his own on evidence for their case. hours of listening pleasure to be eloquent and intensely his fifth album. Bird had pre- “Sister Jack” and “I Turn Photo courtesy of BBC.co.uk from this set. personal, but the more col- viously culled sounds from My Camera On” are just two David Byrne's energetic singing helped The Talking Heads laborative nature of the band early jazz and folk music. of the highlights from this become one of the most sucessful bands of the '80s. makes “Elephant “Mysterious Production of set of stunning songs. A&E SPORTS DECEMBER 9, 2005 PAGE 6 Trojans defeat conference rivals Taylor pushes record to 10-1 and jumps to No. 11 in national rankings BY ROB KOLUCH tington, whom it defeated key to the team’s success. The game got off to a slow sively. It was the beginning Foresters to score only eight STAFF WRITER last season in the champion- The Trojans defeated the start offensively for both of good things to come from more points for the rest of the ship game of the MCC Tour- Foresters 79-69 at Don Odle teams. The game remained Ford. He poured in 32 points game. The Trojan men’s basket- nament to claim the confer- Gymnasium. a scoreless tie for nearly fi ve for the Trojans, including “I thought we played very ball team squared off against ence title. This time around, With the win, The Trojans minutes before Ford tipped nailing fi ve of his nine three- well together,” Ford said. “We a familiar foe on Saturday. perimeter defense and senior improved to 9-1 overall and in his own missed shot to point attempts. knew that it was going to be Taylor took on rival Hun- Eric Ford’s hot shooting were 2-0 in the conference. get the Trojans started offen- “Eric Ford stepped up huge a tough game and showed a for us,” junior forward Josh lot of poise, especially in the Merrick said. “His shoot- second half.” ing and Doug [Bell’s] work The Trojans played stifl ing in the post were able to put defense outside, holding constant pressure on them Huntington to only 3 of 17 defensively.” from beyond the three-point The two teams battled back arc while Taylor connected and forth throughout the on 6 of 12 three-point shots. fi rst half. The lead changed The Trojans were aggressive hands six times before Taylor on the defensive end, forc- was able to charge ahead and ing 10 Huntington turnovers. build a 30-24 lead going into The Trojans played well as a the locker room. team offensively. “I thought that our team In addition to Ford’s 32 defense was key in the fi rst points, senior Doug Bell half,” Merrick said. “Starting chipped in 16. Senior R.J. out cold offensively, the only Beucler added 10, includ- way we could have stayed in ing an 8 for 8 shooting ef- it was to have played as well fort from the free-throw line. as we did defensively.” Beucler also contributed six In the second half the Tro- assists. Bell led the Trojans jans were able to build a 45- in rebounding, pulling down 36 lead. However, foul trou- eight boards. ble and free throw attempts “It was a big win, but it is from Huntington allowed the only one win in a tough con- Foresters back into the game. ference,” Bell said. “We need Huntington tied the game at to go out and play every 46 with just over nine min- game like it is as important utes to play. From that point, as this game.” the Trojans responded with On Wednesday, Taylor de- a 13-4 run to claim a 57-50 feated Bethel 62-51. lead with 6:38 remaining in The Trojans’ next game is Photo By Amy Wood Senior guard Eric Ford looks for his teammates during Saturday's game against Huntington. The Trojans defeated the Foresters, the game. Taylor’s defense today. They take on Green- 79-69. Ford finished with 32 points to lead Taylor to victory. Ford was recently named MCC player of the week. He is averaging over clamped down on Hunting- ville in the fi rst game of the 18 ppg for Taylor this season. The Trojans defeated MCC opponent Bethel 62-51 on Wednesday. ton at that point, allowing the Ivanhoe Classic.

Lady Trojans win with defense #11 M. Basketball B Y ANDREW NEEL on her. By taking her out of The team spent a signifi cant STAFF WRITER the game we took her team amount of time working on (10-1, 3-0) out of the game.” defense in practice. Taylor’s smothering defen- With their point guard “We worked on defense W, 79-69 Huntington sive effort carried the Lady hounded by the Bond sis- the week before the game W, 62-51 Bethel Trojans to their third win in ters, the Foresters’ offense more than ever before, and four games. They won 56-52 was out of sync. Huntington that work defi nitely showed Upcoming games: over Mid-Central Confer- trailed Taylor for most of the in the game,” Amber Bond Dec. 9-10 ence opponent Huntington. game. said. This was Taylor’s fi rst con- Sophomore Katie Madden Taylor defeated Bethel 66- Ivanhoe Classic ference win of the season and led the way for Taylor offen- 64 Wednesday night in a Dec. 20-21 fi rst victory at Huntington in sively, scoring 23 points in game that wasn’t decided NAIA Disney Classic over three years. the post. Madden’s defensive until the fi nal buzzer. Dec. 30-31 The Trojans are playing effort also limited the lead- Freshman Paige Rudolph Columbia College Classic their best defense of the ing scorer for Huntington to stepped up offensively for season. It showed Saturday only 13 points. the Trojans and led them in night. Taylor’s defensive “Katie did really well and scoring with 17 points. pressure prevented Hunting- got herself in a position to Rudolph hit two clutch ton from fi nding its rhythm get the ball,” Amanda Bond free-throws at the end of the offensively. said. “Once she got the ball game to give Taylor a 65-64 W. Basketball “It was the best defensive she did a great job of fi nish- lead. Madden, who fi nished (7-5, 2-1) effort we have put together ing.” with 13 points, hit one out of this season,” Head Coach Madden said, “This was a two free-throws to give the W, 56-52 Huntington Tena Krause said. great team win and everyone Trojans a 66-64 lead with 4.5 W, 66-64 Bethel Krause had juniors Am- contributed.” seconds remaining. ber Bond and Amanda Bond The rebounding and de- Bethel gave the ball to Upcoming games: pressure the Foresters’ point fense of junior Allison Easter- Natalie Young. She quickly Dec. 10 guard. They did a tremen- haus were also vital for Tay- moved down the court and at Madonna dous job of disrupting Hun- lor. Easterhaus fi nished with put herself in position to hit Dec. 19-20 tington’s offense. They held 10 total rebounds, eight de- a game-tying lay-up, but two the point guard, normally a fensive and two offensive. Taylor defenders stepped up Bahamas Sunshine Shootout double-digit scorer, to only Taylor needed its defense to contest the shot. Young’s Dec. 30-31 Photo By Alisse Goldsmith six points. to step up and carry the team attempt fell short as the Tro- Taylor Classic Freshman guard Paige Rudolph drives to the lane in the first “We denied the point because the offense did not jans celebrated their win. half of the game against Bethel on Wednesday night. The Lady guard the ball and limited play well. Taylor (7-5, 2-1) will travel Trojans won the game 66-64 to go to 7-5 on the season and 2-1 her touches,” Amanda Bond “This game was a battle of to Michigan to play at Ma- in the MCC. Rudolph scored 17 points for Taylor. The team has won four of its last five games. said. “When she did have the the defenses; neither team donna tomorrow. ball, we played tight defense shot well,” Krause said.

BY TREVOR KIGHT #2 Seed – Cincinnati record as the Steelers, but Pitts- for postseason play. However, SPORTS EDITOR A week ago, I would have given burgh holds the tiebreaker. as I mentioned last week, Eli this spot to the Broncos. But af- Manning’s accuracy isn’t very ANDREW NEEL WITH ter watching the Bengals take NFC good. He is still only complet- Wilt steps down care of Pittsburgh on Sunday, #1 Seed – Seattle ing 51.4 percent of his passes. NFL Week 14 I have different thoughts. Both Growing up in Seattle, football I’d like to see this team win a BY KRISTINA SATERN It all comes down to this: teams only play one team with was not a big deal. The team couple in January, but Eli will EDITOR-IN-CHIEF lost record. In 1999, the Tro- three-quarters of the NFL sea- a winning record in the last four didn’t have one big name on need to grow up in a hurry. jans set a school record for son have expired, leaving each weeks. So with the schedules their roster, and the Mainers and #5 Seed – Tampa Bay Taylor University athletic wins when they went 10-2 team with only four games re- even, I’ll take Cincy. Sonics were much more popular. I’ve never been a very big fan maining. I’d like to take a break #3 Seed – Denver Well, Mike Holmgren and Quest of the Bucs, but they’ll be back director David Bireline an- and defeated Missouri Valley from game-by-game analysis I like this team. I really do. But Field changed all that. Seattle in the playoffs this year. Cadil- nounced yesterday that for their only NAIA playoff this week and examine the the fi rst thing I remember when natives now love their football. lac Williams has been a bright Steve Wilt has stepped down victory. league’s current playoff picture. I hear the word “Broncos” is This team is great offensively spot for the team this year, and A quick update on how my ex- their last two embarrassing loss- and only allows 17 ppg defen- a welcome addition to the team as the school’s head football Taylor football players have pert predictions are going: cur- es to the Colts in the playoffs. sively. Anyone who watched this after Thomas Jones reincarnat- coach. He will take on other appreciated not only Wilt's rently I’m 131-61 for the year, Remember the ones where Jake team go to Philly and score 35 ed in Chicago. responsibilities within the coaching, but also his godly which I suppose proves nothing Plummer threw three fi rst-half on the Eagles in the fi rst half on #6 Seed – Dallas other than the fact that almost INTs, Sorgi came in to protect Monday night knows what I’m In the tightest wildcard race, university. example. anyone can predict the scores of a 40-point lead and Colts fans talking about. the Cowboys will fi ght the Vi- Wilt came to Taylor from “It is upsetting to see him sports games with some degree at the game were bored by the #2 Seed – Chicago kings and the Falcons for the Wingate College in Wingate, go because he was such a of success. third quarter? That’s what comes I never thought I’d ever have last spot. In 2003, the Vikes to mind when I think about the to type that. It just looks weird started 6-1 and failed to make NC in 1994. He coached at man of God and made that AFC Broncos. I hope they can prove in print. The Bears are a great the playoffs. If they can do that, Taylor for 12 years. apparent with his actions. But #1 Seed – Indianapolis me wrong. football team. Their defensive I guess they can start 2-5 this Wilt compiled a 45-79 won- at the same time, the players I think I can safely say that the #4 Seed – New England numbers are generally better year and make the cut. People Colts are the best team I’ve seen They’ve had this slot locked up than the ’85 team’s, and they everywhere seem shocked by have been getting frustrated play in my nearly 20 years. They since about week nine. If the score points to help out the of- this, but the Packers started 1-4 with not winning, so it was can hurt you with the run and Pats want to go anywhere in fense. Home fi eld advantage in 2003 and won nine of their a change that needed to hap- kill you through the air. Their January, they are going to have would be huge for the Bears last 11 to win the division. This opponents feel like they have to start running the ball better. because they love playing in last spot is really a toss-up, but pen. I am excited to see what to begin the second half with #5 Seed – Jacksonville front of their home crowd and I’m taking Dallas because I feel next year’s season brings!” an onside kick in order to stay I’d love to give this spot to any the weather typically plays to like they deserve it the most. junior Austen Robison said. in the game. Opposing quarter- other team that didn’t just lose their advantage. Something in- Plus, I’ve heard the Vikings backs are up all night thinking their starting QB for the year. side me, however, feels like Kyle have already booked their win- The team is hopeful for a about their front seven. Basi- But I just can’t. The team’s last Orton isn’t capable of playing ter cruise to the Bahamas. bright future. cally, in a controlled environ- three games: SF, at HOU, TEN. clutch January football. “It’s sad to see him go, but ment like a covered dome, no #6 Seed – Pittsburgh #3 Seed – Carolina Quick Week 14 Picks one has a chance against India- Although the Steelers have won I’d put the Giants here, but we’re looking forward to a napolis. If they’re on the road, one less game than both KC and they play three of their last four Mortal Lock: CIN over CLE new era in Taylor football,” opponents still don’t have much San Diego, they’ll still sneak in. games on the road. The Pan- Upset Special: TB over CAR sophomore Drew Cowan of a chance. Even if Jim Sorgi Their last four games: CHI, at thers earn the spot with their Reverse Lock: MIA over SD said. trots out on to the fi eld for next MIN, at CLE, DET. The Chargers’ impressive win over Atlanta last Field Goal or Less: PIT over CHI few weeks, the Colts are still last four games: MIA, at IND, week. Their running game has Bireline said the university the best team in football. Tony at KC, DEN. The Chiefs’ last returned, and Jake Delhomme Last Week: 12-4 will begin a search immedi- Dungy says forget the perfect four: at DAL, at NYG, SD, CIN. I knows how to win. Season: 131-61 Above: Steve Wilt record and shoot for the ring. I think it’s entirely possible for the #4 Seed – NY Giants ately for Wilt’s successor. say shoot for 19-0. Chargers to fi nish with the same Defensively, the Giants are ready Sports