December 4, 1998 <*> THE TORCH Volume'OUR LIBERTY DEPENDS91, Issue ON THE 12 FREEDOM -fl OF. THE PRESS,X AAND THATJL CANNOTj BE LIMITEDA WITHOUT\^ BEING/ LOST"X% - THOMAS. ^« JEFFERSON* X M. THIS WEEK | Renovation rumors dispelled Crusaders take 6-1 record University fields questions from Guild and Memorial residents concerned about upcoming construction into conference play Carolyn Lesmeister with students and did their best Hall. schedule is to interfere with stu­ STAFF WRITER to dispel hearsay and answer The first phase, scheduled dent life as little as possible, no questions. to begin next semester, will construction project can take "We want to make the dis- involve basic site work in the place without creating a certain After hearing rumors about number of inconveniences for washing machines in the bath­ ^ We want to make the disruption those who live in the building, rooms and extra people in their and this undertaking proves to rooms, residents of Guild and as minimal as possible. ** be no exception. Memorial halls were anxious to -Tony Leininger, Ziolkowski Construction As with any renovation find out what will really occur site, there will be a fairly signif­ during the renovations of the ruption as minimal as possible," basement, changes and additions icant increase of noise and dust two buildings, scheduled to assured Tony Leininger of to the courtyard and the con­ around the building. However, begin next semester. Ziolkowski Construction. Lend a Hand struction of a new link between changes have been made in At a meeting on Tuesday In order to accomplish that Guild and Memorial halls. order to attempt to keep distur­ night, members of the university task, construction plans have Work in the actual student bances as small as possible. staff and representatives from been divided into three phases rooms will not begin until the "We have arranged for a Ziolkowski Construction and will focus on one building at summer of 1999. Company discussed the project a time, beginning with Memorial While the purpose of this See HALLS, Page 4 Antommaria and Geiman to serve as overseas directors VU students help John Schipul others by volunteer­ STAFF WRITER ing their time.

Features Next year, Katharine Antommaria and pages 8-9 Kevin Geiman will serve as resident directors for Valparaiso University's study abroad programs in Cambridge, England and Reutlingen, Germany. Antommaria, associate dean of the College The Survey Says... of Arts and Sciences, will serve a two-year term in Cambridge while Geiman, an associate pro­ fessor of philosophy, will be at Reutlingen, Jeremy Skrenes presents Germany where he will also serve for two years. the Union Board concert The job of a resident director is to help the survey. students adjust to their new life. They also plan trips and remain in contact with VU at all times. A&E Along with taking care of the VU students living page 10 concerns, resident directors also need to teach SHANNON RYAN two classes. Professor Jeff Doebler, seen at the far right, directs the Valparaiso Antommaria will teach courses she has Community Band during the annual Julefest Concert in the Chapel of designed, including one call the cultural feast. INDEX the Resurrection Tuesday night. The Choral Society and VU Handbell Geiman will teach a German civilization class Choir also performed. See OVERSEA, Page 3 Weather page 2 VU students less likely to drop out or Clips & Classified page 12 transfer than other college students Features Jason Stoehr roughly 80 percent. page 7 STAFF WRITER VU's retention rates are Student Retention at VU also greater than those at most religiously affiliated private Arts & Entertainment Valparaiso University stu­ schools, including Baylor (83% page 10 dents are less likely to drop out first year retention in 1996), the or transfer than students at other University of Evansville (80%), Opinions colleges, according to a survey Anderson University (72%) and conducted by Beth Mercer- Bethel College (84%). page 5 Percent Taylor, Assistant Registrar for The survey also reported Returning Institutional Research. the minority student retention Sports This fall, 87 percent of last rate was the same as the overall page 13 year's freshmen class returned rate at VU. Other school's for their second year, according minority student retention rates to the report. The university's are about 10 percentage points The Torch first-to-second-year retention lower than white student reten­ Valparaiso University rates have averaged 87 percent tion rates. 816 Union Street over the past five years. These "The Retention Committee Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 rates place VU's retention rates Phone: 219-464-5426 above the national average of See RATES, Page 4 . Fax: 219-464-6728 1st to 2nd Year H 2nd to 3rd Year B 3rd to 4th Year page 2 NEWS The Torch, Friday, December 4, 1998 VUPD CCPC to investigate installing Beat more emergency call boxes November 24 10:01 a.m. Dustin Wunderlich ings and another six 6:00 p.m. Two doors on the fourth NEWS EDITOR inside the Union. An former housekeeping floor of Alumni that showed Ed Lloyd, employee came to VUPD to turn signs of forced entry were dusted police chief of the in his uniform clothing. He was for prints and photographed after Concerns about the safety Valparaiso terminated from housekeeping it was reported four computer of students have prompted University Police and was given a trespass warn­ hubs were stolen from inside. Campus Community Policy Department, said he ing. 10:20 a.m. Committee (CCPC) to look into could only recall two 11:25 p.m. The RLC of Alumni Hall the feasibility and potential bene­ times the boxes were An RA at University Park reported a television had been fits of installing more emergency used, but that more Apartments called VUPD after stolen from the fourth floor call boxes around campus. boxes could still be hearing a loud noise from the lounge. The 19" Orion color TV On Wednesday, Kyle beneficial. ARC parking lot. A car sped had been chained to the wall. Jordan, chair of the CCPC, "If one is ever away, and the vehicle parked 8:40 p.m. charged members of the CCPC's used, they're well next to it had a slashed tire. The An officer passed a vehicle Traffic and Safety Subcommittee worth the money," only description given was that it going 40 mph in a 20 mph zone. to make an informal report on said Lloyd. was a dark, Chevy Cavalier-type After a computer check, the driv­ where more boxes are most need­ "There's vehicle. er was found to be suspended. ed. always a need for He was issued a state ticket for Jordan said he was most things like (the call November 28 driving while suspended. concerned about Mound Street, boxes) because it 7:35 a.m. JON HENDRICKS November 30 the parking lot across from sends a strong mes­ An officer recovered a Huegli Hall, and the space sage we're con- CCPC will investigate installing more 9:31 a.m. blue-gray mountain bike leaning between LeBien and Miller halls cerned about the emergency call boxes like the one shown An Alumni housekeeper against the sign for Lot 12. All and the rest of campus. here outside Alumni Hall. told VUPD she found two com­ level of safety." markings were scratched off "I've talked about it boxes were already in place, but puter hubs in a dryer. Both were Most of the boxes were except for the name of the bike. (adding call boxes) to people and believes they will be installed dusted for fingerprints. "installed in August 1997, with The bike was brought to the sta­ it's piqued their interest," said additional ones put at 807 Mound soon after the Traffic and Safety tion. Jordan. "It's a problem other Subcommittee makes its report The VUPD Beat is provided as a and Schnabel Hall earlier this people never understood was on adding boxes in February. November 29 service of The Torch. semester. there." Lloyd said he believed each Any recommendation must There are currently 27 call box costs about $3,000 to also be approved by University emergency call boxes at various purchase and install. Council before more boxes can Exercise science major locations around campus build­ Jordan said he wished more be installed. and minor approved VALPARAISO AREA WEEKEND WEATHER Jason Stoehr STAFF WRITER Friday Saturday Sunday

Wednesday, the Educational Policy Committee approved a proposal by the Physical Education Department to add an exercise science major and minor to the department's degree offer­ ings. According to the Physical Rain at times, with a chance of Becoming partly sunny with a Cooler, with a chance of Education Department, student thunder. Breezy with a low of high of 64. A chance of show- showers and a high of 53. demand for an exercise science 52. ers at night with a low of 50. major and minor program has been growing steadily over the Provided by the VU Meteorology Dept. Call x5026, 24 hours a day for weather updates. past several years. With the national trend JON HENDRICKS Physical education major Eric toward increased health aware­ Lynn shoots hoops at the ARC. ness, there is a growing need for Exercise Science concentra- professionals trained in exercise tions will now be available. science. Exercise science has been physical education, said the offered as an individualized strength of the new program is major in the past, but the depart­ that either a biology minor or a ment feels demand is sufficient to chemistry minor is required for add a separate program. completion of the exercise sci­ Dan Carl, a professor of ence major. YAQCAGE DELIVERY St FRIENDS DRIVER HELPER Z* h 'MUSEUM STORE' \t n,* «,,» •,,» •,• •,,. •,• *„ A ,% Gveovt- \w«ny Vo i*\<*V.e sovne <\vy HvougW FrlH*> Jolief & Je-Werson SWeeV (CWicaQo) Art Related - Education - Fun Christmas Sfi&fi?' ^^ Carols - Decorations - Music <*%§PT'

Located in the Tues-Fri 10-5 Brauer Museum of Art Wed eve 6-8 l'<> Access CoAei 4541 VUCA 464-6777 Sat and Sun 12-5 ,£' Accepting VISA, Master Card and Discover Equal Opportunity Employer UlVNlM.UpS.COW The Torch, Friday, December 4, 1998 NEWS page 3 Council created to increase cooperation between student organizations Dustin Wunderlich ties and sororities, will be tor who would communicate Monday night, senate NEWS EDITOR eligible for membership in with campus organizations changed the requirements Campus Council. and help them coordinate for student organizations to Informational letters activities. obtain Student Senate recog­ Student Senate hopes will soon be sent to organi­ "The Activities nition. student organizations will zation presidents by the Coordinator is not even an The constitutions of all find it easier to coordinate Administration Committee. official position yet," said recognized Organizations and cosponsor events with Burrows said she Fraternity Senator Russ must now contain a clause other campus groups starting hopes to have the council Schumacher, who suggested which specifies membership next semester, by participat­ running next semester, but waiting to see if the universi­ is based on merit and will Acting-directing showcase ing in the newly created how soon it begins function­ ty does decide to create the not discriminate based on A medley of scenes from modern classic Campus Council. ing will depend on when a position. race, creed, national origin, plays directed and acted by students from "There's an interest in new Union director is hired. Burrows responded handicap or sexual orienta­ advanced classes will be presented by the more co-sponsorship (of Interviews for the they specifically included tion. Department of Theatre and Television Arts in the events), but a lot of organi­ Union director position are the Activities Coordinator as The addition passed VUCA Studio Theatre at 1 p.m. Saturday. zations don't know how," currently underway, and it the chair to show support for with little debate, though said At-Large Senator may be filled by the start of the creation of the position. Commuter Senator Jonathan Christmas Concert Vanessa Burrows, chair of the spring semester. Burrows said the coun­ Foelbar questioned the effect Tickets are available at the VUCA Box the Student Senate Some senators object­ cil would not be quite as it would have on religious Office (x5162) for the Sunday. Christmas Administration Committee, ed to the chair of the council effective without the organizations. Concerts at 3 and 5:30 p.m. Tickets are required which recommended the being the Activities Activities Coordinator Organizations which for admission, and are free for VU students, facul­ Campus Council's establish­ Coordinator, which is not an because there would be less fail to comply will not be ty and staff. ment. official position yet. The consistency from year to able to receive money from Representatives from university's Budget year and the chair would Student Senate, participate Midnight Brunch all student organizations, Committee is considering a have less time to communi­ in the Activities Fair, reserve This semester's annual Midnight Brunch will including those not recog­ student proposal to hire a cate with organizations. space for meetings or spon­ be Dec. 10, from 10 p.m. to midnight in the Union nized by senate and fraterni- student activities coordina- In other business sor activities on campus. Great Hall. FAMILY TEACHERS Graduating? Looking for an alternative to Classroom OVERSEA VU professors in Who's Who teaching? We may have the VU professors Janet Brown, nursing; Janet from page 1 chosen." opportunity for you! tor of the international stud­ Lynn Kerr, humanities; and Robert Palumbo, AT Moose heart Child City and and environmental philoso­ While Antommaria ies program. "It is a great mechanical engineering, were included in the fifth School, we've been caring for infant- phy. benefit for students to be will travel alone, Geiman teens from troubled homes since edition of "Who's Who Among America's The study abroad pro­ will take his family along to 1913. Our 1200 acre campus, just familiar with other cul­ Teachers." north of Aurora, IL consists of 30 gram was created because tures." Germany, where they will resident homes, a pre-Kto 12 of VU's commitment to "Study abroad is a live in an apartment provid­ school system, counseling, health, Christmas Vespers seating cards avail­ recreation services, woods, lake and internationalization. great learning experience ed by the German universi­ farm. We are seeking energetic, "We are living in a for students and teachers," ty. His 2 year old and two 5 able experienced and patient individuals or couples who can offer our chil­ global community," said said Antommaria. year olds will attend school Assured seating cards for the annual Advents dren the kind of love, moral support Hugh McGuigan, the direc­ She said during her there. Christmas Vespers services are now available. The and nurturing they deserve and who One reason they services will be at 8 and 11 p.m. Dec. 10 in the can teach them the life skills neces­ time at Cambridge, she sary to succeed. We have open­ wants to learn more applied to go was because Chapel of the Resurrection. The cards are free and ings for our Infant/Toddler and Pre­ about English life and they wanted to support the can be obtained by calling the Chapel office at school/Kindergarten Homes Oalso x5093. limited openings oin our culture, and through study abroad program. Elementary/Jr. High and High that learn more about "Everyone should School Homes) Behavior American culture. become involved in study Multicultural job fair Stabilization Program (must have Valparaiso university's a degree in Psychology, literary magazine Geiman said he hopes abroad if they can," said Over 120 employers are expected at the sev­ Counseling, SOcial Work or related to learn, in the next two Antommaria. enth annual Indiana Multicultural Job Fair in field) Comp, salary and benefits include free room and board, free presents years, how to be an "By learning in anoth­ Indianapolis Wednesday. The fair will run from 10 employee medical uinsuirance, per- administrator and a bet­ er country, you learn that a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center scription plan, low-cost dental, vaca­ ter teacher. not everyone thinks like and RCA Dome, 100 S Capitol Ave. Registration tion, holiday and sick days, self- directed pension and 403B retire­ McGuigan said all Americans," said Geiman. is $20 at the door. ment savings plans. If you are over faculty were invited to Both look forward to 21, have at least a H.S. diploma apply, but Geiman and their time away. "I am very (college degree preferred) and can The Beacon wants your photos Antommaria were cho­ excited about going ... I obtain an IL driver's license, call our All students, faculty and staff are encouraged Recruiting Dept. at 888-755-2680. sen because, "they have looked forward to this to turn in candid photos by Jan. 11 to be published Visit us at www.mooseintl.org applied, had excellent for six years," said in the 1999 yearbook. Photos must be taken by qualifications, so were Antommaria. students, staff or faculty and cannot contain alco­ hol, drugs, obscene gestures or nudity. Turn in your photos to the Beacon office next to the Union Board office. Photos will be returned at the end of the year. Please write your name and address on the back. Fall Semester Great American Smokeout The winner of the Student Nurses' Reading Association's "Guess the Number of Cigarette Butts in the Jar" contest was won by nursing stu­ & dent Karen Stacy. Her winning guess was 236 butts. Coffee House Want to be a DJ? DJ applications for the spring semester are Your chance to now available just inside WVUR office in pick up a copy of Schnabel. the Lighter and listen to a reading Photographic open house by the entrants! Sunday, Dec. 13, the Art Department presents "Saint Lucy Day," a photographic open house and full custom visual gospel. Following commence­ Philosophy Professor Kevin Geiman and Arts and ment, the event is in VUCA 2419 from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. n Sciences Associate Dean Katharine Antommaria, will be hanging out in Germany and England for Lighter reading and coffeehouse Union Round Table the next two years. Geiman will be resident direc­ A coffeehouse and reading of the fall semes­ tor in Reutlingen while Antommaria will serve in ter Lighter will take place Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. the same position in Cambridge. The two will at the Union Round Table. .. 8:00 p.m. also teach classes while serving overseas. page 4 NEWS The Torch, Friday, December 4, 1998

VU employees HALLS the machines to the from page 1 building not being raise money for later starting time, from 9:00 worked on, which, (a.m.) until 5:30 (p.m.), to keep although it would local human away from students' sleep time," keep all of the equip­ said Leininger. "Computers will ment fairly concen­ service agencies be relocated to the building that trated, would mean isn't being worked on." residents of the other Kristina Altieri In addition, no construction building would need STAFF WRITER will take place the week of finals to carry their clothes so students will be able to study outside in order to do in peace. laundry. Valparaiso University fac­ Another problem is only An alternative ulty, staff and administrators certain doors will be available for would be to move a raised $35,500 in pledges for the student use when entering and washer and dryer into United Way of Porter County, exiting the building. These will the kitchens in each which will be donated to local change periodically as the work dorm. While this health and human service agen­ progresses and different parts of might make access Chris Rasmussen, assistant dean of students, explains what will happen cies. the building are renovated. easier, it would during the renovation of Guild and Memorial to residents. The campaign began in "Appropriate signs will be crowd the small mid-October and ended posted indicating where workers kitchens and make doing several when students are moving in and some students expressed con­ Thanksgiving Day. During can be and where students should loads of laundry at one time diffi­ out of the halls. cerns the unique atmosphere of those six weeks, 253 university go," explained Jim Keldsen, safe­ cult. If enough money remains Guild and Memorial Halls might employees and retirees partici­ ty director for Ziolkowski Another situation that many after all of the planned changes be lost. pated in the campaign run by the Construction. students will find undesirable are completed, a few extra "I really like how Guild and Office of Church Relations. Because the basements will involves the parking lot. As soon improvements might be made. Memorial are older-looking The $35,500 raised this be the first areas renovated, laun­ as the weather breaks and heavy One of the plans includes the for­ dorms and am kind of sad that year exceeds the $33,816 raised dry machines and other equip­ equipment can be moved into the mation of several two-story they are changing it," said Guild in last year's campaign. ment must be relocated else­ area, the parking lot behind Guild suites. These would consist of a resident Kelli Blahnik, senior. "I The money will be distrib­ where in the buildings. Chris and Memorial will no longer be four-person common living room like that atmosphere and so do uted to 39 local health and Rasmussen, Assistant Dean of available for student use. on the fourth floor with two dou­ most of the people who live here. human service agencies support­ Residential Life, said that the "If you try to mix that type ble occupancy hedroom loft I really hope they don't make it ed by United Way. final decision on this situation of equipment with cars, you will areas on the fifth floor. look all new and modern." has yet to be made, but several bend cars up," said Director of Furthermore, a fountain and Rasmussen understands this options are being considered. Physical Plant Services Fred reflecting pool might be installed concern and promises to "keep Student Senate One would involve moving Plant. in the courtyard. the '40's look and not turn it into Agenda The lot will be reopened With all of these changes, a new-fangled building." For December 7 News Briefs 9 p.m. Neils 224 Wyoming senator says hemp potential of hemp as an agricultural product da" and "advised me that nothing in these *Senate will vote on changes to may help to boost farm economy should be examined. documents is in any way relevant to ... con­ the Administration Committee "I'm truly, seriously interested in this as sideration of possible impeachable offenses bylaws. CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Wyoming a potential crop," said Rep. Carolyn *Senate will discuss elec­ should consider growing hemp as a way to Paseneaux, R-Casper. tions for senate seats which will revive the state's farm economy, a state sena­ Former Agriculture Secretary be open next semester. tor told lawmakers. Judge lets impeachment investi­ innocent in corruption case *Senate will vote on a The plant, which is related to marijuana, gators see fund-raising memos motion to amend the grows rapidly and can be used to make cloth­ WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Constitution so the Off-Campus ing, paper, building materials and possibly WASHINGTON (AP) - House Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy won acquit­ Senator cannot be a fraternity fuel, Sen. Keith Goodenough, D-Casper, said. impeachment investigators armed with a tal Wednesday on all 30 corruption charges member living in fraternity "Agriculture in Wyoming is in dire court order reviewed secret memos on brought against him in a four-year, $17 mil­ housing. straits," he told the Joint Agriculture, Public alleged fund-raising abuses in President lion investigation headed by an independent Lands and Water Resources Committee. "In Clinton's 1996 campaign Wednesday, while counsel Espy called a "schoolyard bully." Questions or comments about order to do something about it we will have to the president's lawyers demanded the sensi­ President Clinton reacted to the verdict this meeting can be brought to be open to creative ideas." tive materials to wage a "vigorous defense." with joy, telling fellow Democrats at a fund- Student Body Vice President The closest hemp processing plants are The investigators reviewed memos by raising dinner Wednesday night that "I know Nick Libert at x5524. located in Canada, but production will proba­ prosecutor Charles LaBella and FBI Director we all wish him well and we're happy for bly become more widespread as demand for Louis Freeh at the Justice Department, after him." hemp grows in the U.S., he said Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Norma Holloway Johnson Espy was chased out of office in 1994 RATES Hemp is often confused with marijuana - acting on the department's motion - author­ after allegations he took illegal gifts on the from page 1 because the plants are so similar, but hemp is ized the inspection. job from agribusiness companies he super­ vised, including Tyson Foods Inc. of is pleased that the minority reten­ actually a "cousin" to the illegal drug, he said. 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Christmas conflict Muddle America / BabG&rmli <&&&3&r Joshua Langhoff It's the most wonderful time of ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR the year, when we pay hom­ age to baby Jesus by producing, buy­ ing, working and performing until we're ready for the whole holiday to end so life can return to normal. Does this make sense? Rather than reacting to God's incarnation with quiet awe and meditation, America celebrates the only way we know how: with more. The Valparaiso University Music Department will fill the chapel twice Sunday with our version of more, the annual Christmas Concert. This year's concert is an improvement over past years'. Only one atro­ cious medley, Hoist's Christmas Day, remains, and many of the pieces look to be interesting and unique, though easier than ensembles' usual performance levels. With only three ensembles performing, the concert won't be quite the logistical nightmare of the past. This doesn't mean you should support it. The Christmas Concert is an unnecessary burden on student musicians at this time of year, as they prepare for finals and juries and high-profile engagements next semester. Time spent preparing for the concert could be better spent on ensembles' "real" music for the spring, or for giving overtaxed students occasional breaks to catch up on homework or sleep. Any of Sunday's worthwhile music could be effectively incorporated into programs throughout the year—if it's good, there's no reason people have to per­ form it just around Christmas. Of course, everyone on campus is busy this time of year, and this busy-ness, along with the Christmas Concert, is only symptomatic of a larger societal problem. More is everywhere—dinner parties, seasonal merchandise, tacky movies crop up out of nowhere. Artists recognize the Christmas season as an ideal time to sell their products to people who wouldn't normally buy, and they produce accordingly. The product Attn: AIDS Awareness doesn't even have to be up to par—people will buy because it's Christmas. Dec. 1 came from over, yet the next generation has decided that The concert continues because it draws a huge crowd, which is and went this the wisdom of its forebearers is useless. "good" for the university and the community. The audience gets its week without Across the country, public high schools Christmas "fix," the university gets money and exposure, and concert much thought for have instituted HIV/AIDS education curricula, in participants get free food and the feeling of providing a valuable com­ many people. the hopes of providing their students with the tools munity service. Another day of to prevent their own deaths. Yet, I see adults tak­ The trouble is, the community can buy Christmas, even good Amanda Bright classes, home­ ing such information for granted. Christmas, from any number of other venues with less on their agendas ASSISTANT EDITOR work, meetings, When asked what they know about than this university. (They can also attend VU's Advent-Christmas nothing out of the HIV/AIDS, many will spout off methods of trans­ Vespers, a classier program that beautifully preserves the season's won­ ordinary. mission and list preventative measures (condoms der.) We don't need to stress ourselves out to provide this unnecessary Oh, by the way, Dec. 1 did mark World are usually the only thing mentioned) in a tone that product, especially when that product stands on the morally shaky Health Organization AIDS Awareness Day. This is is accented with annoyance, boredom, and in some ground of selling Christmas. The university should return to its place as a day when the infection and death rates associat­ cases sarcasm, leaving the gravity of the disease at a center of virtue and learning and abandon its act as a pandering huck­ ed with HIV/AIDS, worldwide, are released from the back of their minds. ster. To fail your best instincts because "that's how the world works" the previous year, as well as providing a time to Despite what popular myths are out there, isn't realistic—it's fatalistic. reflect on new treatments and to create a new HIV/AIDS is still an extensive threat to anyone To paraphrase Thoreau, instead of studying how to make it worth series of preventative methods to help stop the and everyone, no matter one's gender, sex, race, Valparaiso's while to buy our Christmas cheer, we should study how to continuing onslaught of this disease. sexual orientation, economic background, educa­ avoid the necessity of selling it. We don't find the "spirit of Christmas" However, such a statement no longer tion level, religion; the list goes on and on. through continually doing more and calling it "giving back;" we find it houses the thought-provoking power it once held. Death rates as a result of HIV/AIDS com­ through emulating our Savior and inconspicuously humbling ourselves. Why? Simply, the threat of HIV/AIDS has been plications reportedly are falling; yet infection rates This week, support the Music Department and our efforts to communi­ placed in the corner of the minds of the world's are remaining steady, and in some cases, increas­ cate this spirit. Please attend Vespers; don't go to the Christmas citizens with a host of other diseases as negligible, ing. This means that we have only borne the first Concert. unworthy of the anxiety it causes, and no longer a wave of this scourge and have yet to weather what viable threat. appears to be a more grim future. I do not, nor will I ever, understand such The first step in this battle has been, is Stat sampling dilemma logic in the face of statistics, stating an estimated and will be education. By educating yourself and 30.6 million individuals throughout the world are others, you house the tools by which to prevent Ryan Adler The Supreme Court is facing a potentially infected with HIV/AIDS, and 14 million of those this disease from rearing its fatality in your life. STAFF WRITER explosive issue this week over the issue of the individuals are children. The United States alone HIV/AIDS is the only disease that we can choose Census. At question is statistical sampling for has had 750,000 recorded deaths from complica­ not to contract. the 2000 Census. Statistical sampling is a method that basically lets the tions associated with HIV/AIDS since the advent Respect and protect your body. Census Bureau guess about population numbers instead of doing a head of the disease. The battle to end this plague is far Understand, educate and prevent. count as it has done for the past 200 years. The Clinton Administration and several political organizations feel this is needed in order to get an Valparaiso University s weekly newspaper accurate count of minorities. They apparently believe the Census Bureau does not have the abil­ 816 Union Street, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383 Phone: 219-464-5426 ity to count. However, Congress and several other political groups are The Torch is published weekly during staunchly opposed to statistical sampling, saying it is unconstitutional. Co-Editor in Chief Erin Carey the academic year, except during examination At first glance, this doesn't seem like a major issue that can rock weeks, holidays, and the weeks after breaks by Co-Editor in Chief Missy Cwik the students of Valparaiso University under the Washington. So why should we care? 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*50% of American adults volunteer, 45% are men Theresa Trompeter *More young people and those over the age of STAFF WRITER 55 volunteer than all other age groups "If you want to innovate, to change an enterprise or a society, it takes people willing to do what's not expect­ ed." This, according to Jean Riboud, is exactly what vol­ unteers do. They go beyond the call of duty to make a dif­ *17% of American households with incomes ference in people's lives and in society as a whole. Giving a little extra to others around you that need it may be one below $ 10,000 volunteer of the most precious gifts we can offer each other. Many students at VU participate in various volunteer programs in the community. The Involvement Center, *23 million Americans volunteer 5+ hours a located in Kretzmann Hall, is the University's volunteer organization which helps connect students with volunteer week opportunities. The Involvement Center, which used to be called the Volunteer Service Center, is a student-run campus organi­ zation. Students can become members of the organiza­ * Working women are more likely to volunteer tion, or they can just call the center to find out what vol­ than housewives unteer opportunities are available. The Greek system also takes an active part in volun­ teering. From charity events and donations to actually devoting time to volunteer, Greeks keep busy giving some of their time to those who need it. "The Greek system lends a helping hand with volun­ teering. Some sororities and fraternities have a set num­ ber of community service hours are spent volunteering. Others just take part in it for the good that it brings," said junior Linda Kornowski, a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Many fraternities and sororities also are dedicated to one specific charity or cause. Kornowski continued, "Some Greeks have their own philanthropy, such as the Ronald McDonald House or the Girl Scouts." Alpha Phi Omega, the University's service fraterni­ ty, also lends a hand in volunteering. APO members take time out of their schedules to help others who are less for­ tunate. Parliamentarian of Alpha Phi Omega, senior Dan Hittle comments, "We are an organization founded on leadership, friendship and service. You must want to do

"Make yourself necessary to someone else." -Ralph Emerson

Freshman Maryn Olson entertains the children at The Hilltop Neighborhood House. She volun­ teers with the toddler and 2 year old group

SHANNON RYAN on Tuesdays and Thursdays as a part of the Lutheran Sophomore Allison Witt and Senior Amy Best joined other members of The Involvement Leadership Center this week to make ornaments for the family they adopted for Christmas. The Scholarship extra ornaments will be given to other families. Program. She spends about 3 hours a week there. ly, December 4, 1998 FEATURES page 9

this to be part of the group. By volunteering, we are able to make everyone in the group closer connected." The University also takes part in activities such as Christmas in April and Adopt-A-Family. These activities are geared at helping those who may not be able to help themselves. The annual Crop Walk is another example of this. Many volunteer opportunities exist within the com­ munity, as well; some of which students may not be aware of. One popular place for volunteers is Hilltop Neighborhood House. Others, such as the Caring Place, Whispering Pines and Porter-Starke, are also agencies which have volun­ teers from the community. Still, other agencies in the community have a need for volunteers, but may be overlooked because people are unaware of the opportunities available. The Mental Health Association, the Family and Youth Services Bureau, and the Porter County Animal Shelter are only a few of these. All of these agencies, as well as many others, are looking for volunteers through­ out the year. Can anyone be a volunteer? The answer is "yes." The only thing necessary for a volunteer to be successful is the desire to help. "People who genuinely care are the volunteers that make differences in the lives that most need it. You don't SHANNON RYAN have to know anything to be a volunteer, you just have to Sarah Lenschow helps out in Gary as a part of the Running Rebels tutoring program. Students care," said Mary Kennedy, director of the Nurturing from VU have participated with this program for many years. The program is currently looking for Program at the Family and Youth Services Center. more volunteers to tutor children in varied subjects. The students ages range from grade school Michelle Coeling, VU graduate now working for through 8th grade. Hilltop Neighborhood agrees, "A good volunteer is some­ one who acts like they're getting paid, but they're not. They put some heart and effort into what they do, and that makes all of the difference." Anyone interested in volunteering some time to help "The soul meaning of life others should contact the Involvement Center at x6798. Volunteer Opportunities The center can tell you where volunteers are needed, as is to serve humanity." well as how to go about getting involved. Volunteering can be a very rewarding activity. Who knows? You might even make a difference in someone's life! - Leo Tolstoy *Porter County Boys and Girls Club (Children) * Whispering Pines (Elderly) * Porter County Home (Elderly) *Westside High School (Tutoring for Children) * Parkview Elementary (Tutoring for Children) *The Caring Place (Shelter) * Spring Valley Homeless Shelter (Shelter) *Family and Youth Services Center (Children) *Porter-Starke (Counseling) *Hilltop Neighborhood House (Children) * Habitat for Humanity (Less Fortunate Families) * Porter County Animal Shelter (Animals) *The Mental Health Association (Mentally 111)

SHANNON RYAN page 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Torch, Friday, December 4, 1998 UB Concert Survey I am Jeremy Skrenes, Union Board's Concert Chair. Throughout the summer I looked for bands to book at VU on a larger scale. Although UB members have co-sponsored and worked with the Jars of Clay concert, it was not sponsored solely by UB. So we have the ability to put on a second concert in the spring semester. Below is a brief survey of bands that both meet our Hollywood Connection budget requirements and would hopefully draw a considerable college crowd. Next to each let, Valparaiso band is the estimated ticket price based on the band's current costs. These are very likely to ir change, so if tickets for a concert are a few dollars more than listed here, don't be upset. We will try to keep tickets in the $15-25 range. Some of the bands like They Might Be Giants and Cherry Poppin' Daddies, which have already ranked high in previous surveys, have been removed here so UB can get a feel for what other bands students want to see. If we get a chance to book bands that were high on previous surveys that are still in our price range, we will try to get them to come to VU. A few instructions on filling out the survey:

1. Remember that by marking the band as a preference, you are saying you are willing to pay at least as much as the corresponding ticket price.

2. Mark the top five bands you would like to see at VU. You may mark less, but please do not mark more.

3. Please do not write in bands. If you have suggestions, first check www.concertideas.com and see if your band is in the same price range as the bands on this list (most are under $20,000) before bringing those suggestions to myself or Union Board.

4. Return your completed survey to the union. You can drop it off at the information desk, or if you drop it off during my office hours (MWF noon-1 p.m.), I will stamp your UB card. Thanks a bunch! Braa Hopl Punk/Ska Jazz/Swing Blink 182 $10-15 _Atomic Fireballs $10-15 FixA Fishbone 10-15 Royal Crown Revue 10-15 _Offspring 20 _Squirrel Nut Zippers 15-20 *Al Specials 10-15 Toasters 10-15 Rap/R&B 5:30 _Goldfinger 10-15 _Ice Cube $15-20 &3:: Social Distortion 15-20 JCRS-1 10-15 _Wailing Souls/ Let's Go Bowling 10-15 _Coolio 15-20 _Public Enemy 15-20 • **Q Alternative/Rock Brand Nubian 10-15 _Ben Folds Five $20-25 _DeLaSoul 10-15 Matthew Sweet 10-15 _Lox 10-15 i <2n Morphine 10-15 Montel Jordan 15-20 _Bob Mould 10-15 _BigPunisher 10-15 G-Love & Special Sauce 10-15 _Quad City DJs 10-15 Jayhawks 10-15 Scarface 10-15 _Mudhoney $10-15 Will Pavement 10-15 4& Weezer 10-15

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MEN'S BASKETBALL Greg Tonagel Homer Drew Megan Newcomer WOMEN5 BASKETBALL VALPARAISO 84 15 17 20 VALPARAISO 84 21 NORTHLAND 72 IU-SOUTH BEND 61

The Lady Crusaders held IU-SB to 30 percent shooting and recorded their first win of the season. 4\ Four players scored in dou­ ble figures for VU, led by Megan Newcomer with 14 The Lady ' Crusaders enjoyed a 39-20 halftime advan­ tage and never were seriously threatened.

MEN'S BASKETBALL WOMEN5 BASKETBALL Sarah Lenschow WOMEN5 BASKETBALL MEN'S BASKETBALL 22 VALPARAISO 86 23 PURDUE 92 25 VALPARAISO 76 27 VALPARAISO 79 28 KENDALL 50 VALPARAISO 41 PRAmiE VffiW A&M 39 NORFOLK ST 59

Ivan Vujic had his coming- Purdue came into the game VU advanced to the cham­ WOMEN'S BASKETBALL out party against Kendall, scor­ rated No. 4 in the country after a pionship game of the Billiken SAINT LOUIS 82 ing 18 points on 8-of-10 shooting one-week stint atop the polls. Classic in Saint Louis with this VALPARAISO 65 while grabbing 14 rebounds. The Boilermakers showed cham­ opening round win. The VU defense keyed a pionship-caliber form against The Lady Crusaders held A bad day for VU all the 34-19 halftime advantage. The VU. Prairie View to 13 second-half way around. The men won but Crusaders owned the second half Purdue used a 20-4 first- points to blow open a tight con­ lost point guard Jared Nuness to en route to the blowout win. half run and an 22-3 spree early test. a broken ankle late in the contest. Lubos Barton, Zoran in the second half to record a Twelve players scored for The Lady Crusaders fell Viskovic and Tarrance Price also decisive win. VU, topped by Sarrah Stricklett way behind early and never scored in double figures for VU. Sarrah Stricklett led VU with 13. caught up in the finals of the with 12 points. Saint Louis tourney.

MEN'S BASKETBALL MEN'S BASKETBALL WQMENS BASKETBALL Amber Schober WOMEN3 BASKETBALL ILLINOIS 53 VALPARAISO 104 VALPARAISO 65 VALPARAISO VALPARAISO 49 NORFOLK ST. 69 ORAL ROBERTS 51 vs. UMKC VU had its chances but The Crusaders ran their The Lady Crusaders opened 1:35 p.m couldn't overcome 23 turnovers record to 6-1 with another win Mid-Continent Conference play and six missed free throws down over Norfolk State. with a resounding win over one MEN'S BASKETBALL the stretch. Lubos Barton again led the of the two Mid-Con teams to VALPARAISO "Very uncharacteristic, 23 way, scoring 19 of his 22 points defeat VU last season. vs. turnovers," Homer Drew said. in the first half as VU took a 55- In addition, the victory UMKC "Credit their (Illinois') defense." 27 lead. gave Lady Crusader coach Keith 7:35 p.m. Tarrance Price gave VU a Marko Punda added a Freeman 200 career victories. short-lived 41-40 lead, but career-high 15 points while Lisa Winter topped VU Illinois' Sergio McClain came Zoran Viskovic and Aaron with 12 points. Freshman Amber back with eight straight points to Thomason also reached double Schoberadded 10. boost the Illini. figures. <-o page 14 SPORTS The Torch, Friday, December 4, 1998 Scoreboard WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 1, Bradford 1, Schober 1, Lenshow 1), St. Louis 6-14. 3 assists, 2 digs. Melissa Alt 11 kills, 22 digs. Carrie MEN'S BASKETBALL Rebounds—VU 34 (Lithout 6, Schober 6), St. Louis 43. Goodrich 8 kills, 3 digs. Angie Nordquist 4 kills, 13 digs. VALPARAISO 86 VALPARAISO 84 Assists—VU 17 (Linthout 4), St. Louis 19. Steals—VU Jenny Rohren 42 assists, 5 digs. Alison Eicher 12 digs, KENDALL 50 IU-SOUTH BEND 61 1 (Parker), St. Louis 8. Turnovers—VU 18, St. Louis 14. Sarah Slowik 2 digs. VALPARAISO (86) VALPARAISO (84) Fouls—VU 24, St. Louis 17. Attendance—474. Ivan Vujic 8-10 2-518, Lubos Barton 4-10 0-0 10, Zoran Sarah Lenschow 4-6 0-0 11, Sarrah Stricklett 4-6 5-8 Viskovic 2-7 6-10 10, Milo Stovall 1-5 0-0 3, Jared 13, Carie Wickham 5-12 3-4 13, Lisa Winter 2-5 4-4 9, VALPARAISO 65 INTRAMURALS Megan Newcomer 5-8 2-2 14, Kesha Bradford 0-1 0-0 Nuness 3-7 0-0 7, Chris Sparks 1 -2 0-0 2, Greg Tonagel ORAL ROBERTS 51 BASKETBALL 0-2 0-0 0, Marko Punda 4-6 0-0 9, Aric Graham 2-4 0- 0, Katherin Foreman 1 -2 0-0 2, Marte Linthout 0-5 0-0 VALPARAISO (65) 0 4, Tarrance Price 4-5 3-3 12, Aaron Thomason 2-2 0- 5, Jill Campbell 2-3 3-4 7, Erinn Parker 1 -2 3-4 5, Beth Bailers 62, Pistons '89 34 Lenschow 3-9 0-0 9, Stricklett 0-3 6-8 6, Wickham 2-7 Past-R-Time 67, Lank III 26 0 4, Jason Jenkins 1-3 0-0 2, Ryan Sexton 0-1 1-21, Goldman 0-1 0-0 0, Amber Schober 2-4 0-0 6, Allison 0-0 4, Linthout 2-71 -3 7, Winter 3-7 4-412, Bradford 2- Sig Ep I 38, Sig Tau 20 Marty Perry 2-2 0-0 4. TOTALS 34-66 12-20 86 Kissinger 1-1 0-0 2, Marlous Nieuwveen 1-2 0-0 2. 6 3-5 9, Parker 1-4 0-0 2, Schober 2-6 6-6 10, Theta Chi I 62, Phi Sigs 24 Halftime score—VU 34, Kendall 19. 3-point field TOTALS 28-58 20-26 84 Newcomer 2-4 1-1 6, Kissinger 0-0 0-0 0. Phi Delt I 47, Phi Psi I 29 goals—Kendall 6-23, VU 6-28 (Barton 2, Stovall 1, Halftime score—VU 39, IUSB 20. 3-point field Halftime score—VU 33, Oral Roberts 21. 3-point Sigma Chi 38, Sigma Pi 24 Nuness 1, Punda 1, Price 1). Rebounds—Kendall 21, goals—IUSB 7-36, VU 8-20 (Lenschow 3, Newcomer 2, field goals—Oral Roberts 4-11, VU 10-19 (Lenschow 3, Homer's Heroes 50, Phi Delt II 19 VU 45 (Vujic 14). Assists—Kendall 12, VU 18 (Stovall Schober 2, Winter 1). Rebounds—IUSB 35, VU 50 Linthout 2, Winter 2, Bradford 2, Newcomer 1). Horseshoes and Hand Grenades 2, Theta Chi II 0 6). Steals—Kendall 6, VU 10 (Barton 3, Stovall 3). (Wickham 13). Assists—IUSB 12, VU 19 (Newcomer Rebounds—Oral Roberts 36, VU 40 (Stricklett, Check 32, Phi Mu Alpha-Police 26 Turnovers—Kendall 21, VU 13. Fouls—Kendall 13, VU 6). Steals—IUSB 9, VU 9 (Winter 2, Linthout 2). Wickham 6). Assists—Oral Roberts 10, VU 13 (Winter Above the Law 2, No Hops 0 8. Attendance—3,402. Turnovers—IUSB 21, VU 20. Fouls—IUSB 21, VU 19. 6). Steals—Oral Roberts 12, VU 12 (Stricklett 4). Fighting Snowmen II 41, Creeping Death 18 Attendance—739. Fouls—Oral Roberts 22, VU 15 . Attendance—419.. Nation of Domination 44, Cherry Poppin Bros. 21 VALPARAISO 79 Paul's Team 46, Phi Psi II 24 FOOTBALL Bailers with Attitude 62, Sig Ep II 38 NORFOLK STATE 59 PURDUE 92 VALPARAISO 39 No Limit Dawgs 34, Jackson 7 22 VALPARAISO (79) VALPARAISO 51 Runnin Like Neff 25, Sigma Chi II 4 Vujic 7-131-315, Stovall 3-7 0-0 8, Barton 9-160-021, VALPARAISO (51) AUTIN PEAY 0 College Square Studs 31, Running Lank 24 Nuness 0-1 0-0 0, Viskovic 3-6 3-3 9, Sparks 0-0 0-0 0, Lenschow 1 -5 0-0 2, Stricklett 5-10 2-2 12, Wickham 1 - 12 3 4 TO Zippers 29, The Animals 22 Tonagel 1-2 2-2 5, Punda 2-3 0-0 4, Price 2-4 0-0 5, 4 0-0 2, Winter 0-5 0-0 0, Newcomer 0-3 0-0 0, Austin Peay 0 0 0 0 0 Trainers 2, Former Delta Sigs 0 Thomason 1-1 0-2 2, Jenkins 3-4 4-6 10. TOTALS 31- Foreman 0-0 0-0 0, Linthout 5-10 0-0 10, Campbell 1-4 Valparaiso 3 14 7 15 39 57 10-16 79 5-7 7, Parker 4-5 1 -4 9, Goldman 0-0 0-0 0, Schober 0- VU Scoring Halftime score—VU 27, Norfolk State 25.3-point 1 0-0 0, Kissinger 1-2 0-0 2, Nieuwveen 3-4 1-2 7. 1st—Eric Strasser 34-yard FG MEN'S OVERALL STANDINGS field goals—VU 7-18 (Barton 3, Stovall 2, Price 1, TOTALS 21-53 9-15 61 2nd—Matt Junia 58-yard pass from Marriel Shields 1. Sig Eps 321 Tonagel 1), Norfolk State 5-20. Rebounds—VU 39 Halftime score—Purdue 43, VU 21. 3-point field (Strasser kick) 2. Past-R-Time 315 (Barton 10), Norfolk State 26. Assists—VU 18 (Nuness goals—VU 0-9, Purdue 9-22. Rebounds—VU 32 2nd—Shields 1-yard run (Strasser kick) 3. Phi Psi 266 7), Norfolk State 13. Steals—VU 6 (Stovall 3), Norfolk (Stricklett 5, Kissinger 5), Purdue 35. Assists—VU 12 3rd—Eric Zodrow 5-yard pass from Shields (Strasser 4. Sigma Chi 106 State 8. Turnovers—VU 19, Norfolk State 16. Fouls— (Campbell 5), Purdue 20. Steals—VU 1 (Parker), kick) 5. Sig Tau 45 VU 24, Norfolk State 16. Purdue 13. Turnovers—VU 25, Purdue 13. Fouls—VU 4th—Matt Steinfeldt 20-yard pass from Andy Huegli 6. Sig Pi 35 26, Purdue 19. Attendance—7,920. (kick failed) 7. Phi Delts 20 4th—Huegli 1-yard run (kick failed) 8. Theta Chi 10 ILLINOIS 53 4th—Nathan Parry 20-yard FG VALPARAISO 49 VALPARAISO 76 WOMEN'S OVERALL STANDINGS APSU VU VALPARAISO (49) PRAIRIE VIEW A&M 39 1. Kappa Delta 120 Vujic 2-5 2-5 6, Barton 3-6 2-2 10, Viskovic 1-2 1-4 3, VALPARAISO (76) First downs 9 18 Pi Phis 120 Stovall 1-10 4-6 6, Tonagel 2-5 1-2 6, Punda 0-2 1-21, Stricklett 6-81-213, Wickham 0-0 6-6 6, Linthout 0-3 2- Rushes-yards 35-112 51-155 Tri Delta 120 Price 4-6 3-3 11, Thomason 1-2 0-0 2, Jenkins 2-5 0-0 2 2, Winter 2-5 5-5 9, Newcomer 3-7 0-0 7, Bradford 2- Passing yards 164 252 4. Gamma Phi Beta 110 4. TOTALS 16-43 14-24 49 5 0-1 5, Foreman 0-1 0-0 0, Campbell 1-3 0-0 2, Parker Sacked-yards lost 7-49 1-4 Kappa Kappa Gamma 110 . Halftime score—Illinois 28, VU 23. 3-point field 3-5 0-0 6, Goldman 0-0 0-0 0, Schober 2-4 3-4 7, Return yards 38 92 6. Starz 60 goals—VU 3-16 (Barton 2, Tonagel 1), Illinois 5-16. Kissinger 3-5 3-6 9, Lenschow 2-2 2-2 8, Nieuwveen 0- Passes 12-30-3 14-24-1 7. Alpha Delta Pi 35 Rebounds—VU 33 (Vujic 8, Barton 8), Illinois 30. 1 2-4 2. TOTALS 24-49 24-32 76 Punts 6-36.7 6-38.2 Chi Omega 35 Assists—VU 10 (Barton 3), Illinois 9. Steals—VU 7 Halftime score—VU 34, Prairie View 26. 3-point Fumbles-lost 3-3 5-2 Penalties-yards 11-120 7-79 (Barton 3), Illinois 13. Turnovers—VU 23, Illinois 18. field goals—VU 4-13 (Lenschow 2, Newcomer 1, Time of possession 25:45 34:15 Fouls—VU 20, Illinois 19. Attendance—10,842. Bradford 1), Prairie View 3-14. Rebounds—VU 41 (Kissinger 6), Prairie View 35. Assists—VU 16 SCHEDULE Rushing—Shields 11-34, Joe Nowak 9-27, Jeff Aspito (Newcomer 4), Prairie View 5. Steals—VU 12 (Bradford FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 2, Schober 2, Kissinger 2, Lenschow 2), Prairie View VALPARAISO 104 Swopes 1-13, Chris Pagan 2-9, Matt Rochner 3-8, Jeff Swimming at Mid-Continent Conference 12. Turnovers—VU 19, Prairie View 24. Fouls—VU 17, NORFOLK STATE 69 Eaton 2-3, Huegli 1-1, Jeremy Wilmington 1-(-1), Championships, Moline, III. Prairie View 27. Attendance—241. VALPARAISO (104) Justin Franke 1-(-1), Bryan Hollermeier 3-(-2) Vujic 3-5 1 -4 7, Barton 8-17 0-0 22, Viskovic 4-6 2-4 10, Passing—Shields 12-21-1-198, Huegli 1-1-0-20, Clany SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Stovall 3-8 0-0 7, Tonagel 2-3 2-2 6, Sparks 0-1 0-Q 0, 1-1-0-34, Neil Brunner 0-1-0-0 Swimming at Mid-Continent Conference Punda 6-12 2-2 15, Graham 2-2 0-0 4, Price 0-0 8-10 SAINT LOUIS 82 Receiving—Steimfeldt 4-80, Junia 3-72, Swopes 3-68, Championships, Moline, III. 8, Thomason'4-6 2-4 10, Jenkins 3-3 0-0 7, Sexson 1- VALPARAISO 65 Zodrow 3-24, Nowak 1-8 Women's Basketball vs. UMKC, 1:35 p.m. 1 0-0 2, Perry 2-3 1-2 6. TOTALS 38-67 18-28 104. VALPARAISO (76) Men's Basketball vs. UMKC, 7:35 p.m. Halftime score—VU 55, Norfolk St. 27. 3-point Stricklett 4-9 1-19, Wickham 1 -2 2-2 4, Linthout 4-10 0- field goals—Norfolk St. 7-16, VU 10-19 (Barton 6, 1 9, Winter 5-12 2-2 14, Newcomer 1-4 0-0 3, Bradford VOLLEYBALL MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 Stovall 1, Punda 1, Jenkins 1, Perry 1). Rebounds— 3-7 2-2 9, Campbell 0-0 0-2 0, Parker 0-2 0-0 0, YOUNGSTOWN STATE DEF. Norfolk St. 38, VU 36 (Vujic 6). Assists—Norfolk St. 17, Schober 5-7 0-1 11, Kissinger 0-1 0-0 0, Lenschow 2-3 Men's Basketball vs. Oral Roberts, 7:35 p.m. VU 25 (Viskovic, Tonaghel, Jenkins 4). Steals—Norfolk 0-0 5, Nieuwveen 0-1 0-0 0. TOTALS 25-58 8-13 65 VALPARAISO St. 5, VU 13 (Jenkins 4). Turnovers—Norfolk St. 23, VU • Halftime score—St. Louis 41, VU 31. 3-point 15-10, 15-12, 15-7 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 14. Fouls—Norfolk St. 22, VU 11. Attendance—3,813. field goals—VU 7-16 (Winter 2, Linthout 1, Newcomer Dion Frazier 13 kills, 15 digs. Kelly Schoenhoft 12 kills, Women's Basketball vs. Purdue-Calumet, 7:35 p.m. Track looks for running start to '99 season By Theresa Trompeter events. compete within the conference. not better, than we did last year," STAFF WRITER The men also return most of Corrie and Mark might score this Ankrom said. "We are not going their team members from last year, but they will improve as the to win a conference title any time MexicOta$3P9 j^riT"' Floridatrom$99 •. The VU men's and season. Sophomore Antoine season goes on, just as everyone soon. The teams in the confer­ Acapulco Oaytona Beach women's track teams are busy else will." ence are just too tough. But, if we Cancun Panama City Ward is expected to lead the men Call today! Space is limited preparing for their upcoming sea­ in sprinting events, where he Asked about goals for the keep getting more people to son. Both teams kick off in already holds school records. season, Ankrom emphatically score, we'll move up in the 1800648-4849 January with a Another soph­ said, "We've got to keep every­ ranks." www.ititravel.com triangular omore returning from one healthy. Track is a very long Ankrom explained the team meet against a successful freshman season. The key to being a suc­ was going after more individual DePaul, debut is high jumper cessful team is to keep people titles and moving more athletes Loyola and Mark Massey, who healthy." up into scoring positions. If the Aatrici's #1 Student U» Oftnitt Chicago State. will help the The Crusaders also look to athletes break a few records in Campus Reps Needed The Crusaders score in match the efforts of last season. the process, that's okay with Call for Details women's team field events. "We'd like to do as well, if Ankrom too. returns nearly Junior Preston every athlete Theilig provides from last sea­ depth in the distance son's squad. events. He is joined Most of those also scored in the by senior Dan Uskert, who led Mid-Continent Conference meet the VU men's cross country team last season. With their experience in the 1998 season. and talent, the returnees will be "Dan didn't run last season looked upon to provide the because of personal issues," framework for the Crusaders. Ankrom said. "Now he's back Ail-American runner and he will be a big help for the Collette Liss returns for one final men when it comes to scoring." season with VU. Two freshmen, Corrie Krier "It's always nice to have an and Mark Sheeber, join the eight All-American miler on your above leaders for the upcoming Dinner Special Family Special [One Large One Topping, team," VU coach Kevin Ankrom season. Krier (triple jump) and One Large With The Works said. Sheeber (sprints) have the poten­ :Breadsticks & a Two Liter of & One Large Two Toppings Another senior, Kari tial to score at the conference iCoca-Cola classic Dahlgren, is a key sprinter for the level and help the Crusaders Lady Crusaders. Junior Liz throughout the season. $11.99 j$1 6.98 Powers, the VU record holder in "We have a lot of good ; No coupon required. Students only. No coupon required. Students only. I Not valid with any other offer, Not valid with any other offer. the pole vault, help in the field freshmen this year," Ankrom i Customer pays all applicable^ Customer pays all events. Another junior, Tami said. "Most of them, though, ! taxes. We accept VISA Iapplicabl e axes. We ! and Mastercard. accept VISA and Long, joins Liss in the distance aren't at the level necessary to Mastercard. The Torch, Friday, December 4, 1998 SPORTS page 15 oJJOVTS DrlOVtS...This week in Valparaiso sports Points Brunner (special teams) earned recognition From Football for their roles in VU's 39-0 win over Austin Women's Basketball The VU football team was well repre­ Peay. The VU women's basketball team the sented on the Pioneer Football League All- Volleyball came out of a frantic schedule stretch with Conference teams announced last week. a 3-3 record. Paint Seniors Ray Cirks (defensive line), The VU volleyball team closed its The Lady Crusaders won the game Eric Rodbro (offensive line), Eric Zodrow season with a three-game loss to which probably mattered most, 65-51 By Erinn Parker (receiver) and Ron Brown (offensive line), Youngstown State in the opening round of Thursday at home against Oral Roberts. plus junior Ray Hiller (defensive back) the Mid-Continent Conference tournament. The game was the conference opener for Christmas is just around the cor­ earned first team All-PFL honors. The third-seeded Crusaders got 13 both teams and put Lady Crusader coach ner. I thought for my last column of the Five more Crusaders made the PFL kills from sophomore Dion Frazier, but Keith Freeman at 200 wins for his career. semester, I would fulfill my dream of second team: seniors Caius Swopes couldn't pull the upset of the second-seed­ The Lady Crusader game which being a female Santa and give some (receiver) and Matt Kleczewski (offensive ed Penguins. received the most attention was a 92-51 early gifts to the people around the line), juniors Eric Kenesie (defensive back) VU finished the season with a 10-18 loss at Purdue. The Boilermakers were ARC who have been good all year. and Franco Francese (defensive line), record. Three Lady Crusaders earned spots rated No. 4 in the country coming into the To the women's volleyball team, I along with sophomore Neil Brunner on the All Mid-Continent Conference contest and had been atop the polls the pre­ give the two or three players they need (punter). teams. vious week. to achieve greatness in the Mid- The Crusaders also swept PFL Player Senior Kelly Schoenhoft was a first- Purdue put five players in double fig­ Continent Conference. Congratulations of the Week honors for the games of Nov. team all-league selection while Frazier and ures en route to the win to senior Kelly Schoenhoft and sopho­ 21. freshman Angie Nordquist received men­ "Obviously they're a great team," more Angie Nordquist for making the Rodbro (offense), Cirks (defense) and tion on the second team. Freeman said. "It's good for our kids All Mid-Con teams. For the honor, because we don't see anything like that in Angie, I grant you an additional year of our league." eligibility. To Kelly, a huge going- Purdue played without its coach, away party. Carolyn Peck, who had a death in the fam- To the football team, Santa would 1 FLORID ily. like to give them a new ventilating sys­ "This team (Purdue) made coaching tem in their locker room so people can very easy," Boilermaker assistant Kerry walk down the main hallway in the ^SPRING BREAK Creamans said. ARC and not have to hold their breath. In between, VU picked up wins Finally, to Caius Swopes, Santa would FROM $159 PER WEE against IU-South Bend and Prairie View like to give you a "get out of jail free" A&M. The Lady Crusaders lost at Saint card—just in case. Louis in the finals of the Billiken Classic. To the women's soccer team, I "We need to get tougher and tougher- grant a field full of fans who know minded," Freeman said after the Purdue what an exceptional job they do with game. what they have. I also give them a few more scholarships to divide among their team. Somehow, I don't think nine is enough. Finally, I grant you three additional wishes for next season. Santa places only one condition on the wishes: you may not use them to make certain people around campus disap­ ^vw^^sae«l|>Ipei,l>eacosixoiii Prates per person) pear. Go Girls! To the men's basketball team... 174OS FRONT iilA- fAH AM A CITY IsAC B .ft ? 2 A Hmmm... Santa doesn't know what to give. You guys have just about every­ thing. Santa has been very good to coach Homer Drew and his team. I guess this year, Santa gives Jared Nuness a new ankle. He undoubtedly is going to be missed. Also, I give Zoran Viskovic new feet so he might be able to play the 30 minutes a game the Crusaders need him to play in order to get back to the Sweet Sixteen. To fresh­ man Greg Tonagel, I give the courage to step in and take control of a team in need of some leadership from the point Saturday vs. with the absence of Nuness. To the players on the women's UMKC basketball team, Santa would like to give a locker room of their own (even The 1997-98 Miracle Season of the Women at if it is included in the Master Plan). Valparaiso University basketball team Santa also would like to grant coach Keith Freeman a bird that will talk, It was a storybook season 1:35 p.m. without costing $900. Most important­ Now it's a book ly, Santa would like to give the team Photos, statistics and the complete story behind Men at the strength to play for the TEAM and the 1997-98 Crusaders to be its own most supportive influ­ by Kyle Wright, Torch Sports Editor ence. That is the only way we will be 7:35 p.m. successful and have FUN. To Marte Linthout and Marlous Nieuwveen, I Available for $10 in the VU Book Center give a plane ticket home to the or call 464-6389 Netherlands for our week off at Christmas. To Kesha Bradford, Santa Monday vs. gives the privilege to call me "EP." To fellow senior Beth Goldman, Santa Order form Oral Roberts grants a new fishing pole and tackle box. I love ya! Please send copies of Finally, to the coaches of the VU "The Sweetest Thing" to... Men at teams, I grant some much-deserved Name time off. After all, without these indi­ Address 7:35 p.m. viduals, Valparaiso would not have the fine athletic tradition it does. Santa also grants you an unlimited budget so you might have enough money to build the Please enclose $13 per copy programs you strive for. ($10 + $3 tax, shipping and handling) GOOD LUCK And for myself, Santa grants just Make checks payable to: The Sweetest Thing one thing: a sensational second semes­ 5326 New Garden Road, Williamsburg, IN 47393-9750 CRUSADERS!!! ter. Go VU! Merry Christmas to all. And to all a good win. page 16 SPORTS The Torch, Friday, December 4, 1998 EUP'S Lone loss lingers longest K ORNER By Paul Keup Crusaders take 6-1 record into Mid-Con play after falling at Illinois By Kyle Wright SPORTS EDITOR CHAMPAIGN, 111. - University of Illinois Orange Krush student In one of the more meaningful mean­ section members each received a ingless Valparaiso University men's basket­ "Hoop Scoop" sheet (written by ball games in recent memory, the Crusaders Krush leader Chris Turtle) before lost 53-49 at Illinois Monday. the game with Valparaiso on In the great scheme of things, though Monday. There was a drawing of the Illinois game was just a run-of-the-mill Homer Simpson on one side and early season non-conference game, VU fans the other side had Valpo "facts." drove home from Champaign agonizing over Here are some excerpts: things like, "As many of you, I too was "If only VU didn't start so slowly..." caught up in Valpo's magical run "If only VU didn't have so many in last year's NCAA Tournament. turnovers..." Valpo became the first 13th seed "If only VU hit its free throws down the in 10 years to make it to the Sweet stretch..." 16. Well, Bryce Drew is gone, the "Where did Sergio McClain pull that magic is over and Valpo needs to out of?..." know this is our house!" "How many points is Jared Nuness VALPO ROSTER: worth, anyway..." "Aric Graham: Nice name Taking those issues in order: Aric! He is a walk-on and we will The Crusaders indeed struggled mighti­ cal him 'WATERBOY.'" ly in the early going. VU went without a field {See spell check, and then goal for the first six minutes as Illinois led 8- see the movie WATERBOY.') 1, 17-5 and 23-10. "Jason Jenkins: This guy is The Crusaders regrouped quickly, our red-headed step child...check though. Junior guard Tarrance Price gave VU out his 'FRO.'" a lift off of the bench while freshman forward (Attention Jason Jenkins Lubos Barton scored ten first half points. Fan Club: "Cal" the Krush office Barton hit consecutive 3-pointers to close the at 217. ORANGE-HUSH.) half, cutting the Illini lead to 28-23 at the "Marty Perry: This guy is a break. stick at 6-10 and only 200." "Tarrance gives such great life off of (At least we got Perry to the bench," VU coach Homer Drew said. leave the state of Illinois.) "Lubos really gave us a spurt at the end of the "Marko...POLO: This guy is half." Toni Kukoc's cousin but he's no Illinois rebuilt its lead to 34-23 early in Toni." the second half, but the Crusaders rallied (His last name is Punda and again. Illinois scored just six points in the JON HENDRICKS he just scored a career-high 15 next 14 minutes. VU actually led 41-40 after VU's Marko Punda finds an opening in Monday's loss at Illinois. Punda responded points against Norfolk St.) a 3-point play by Price with 3:08 to go. to the setback with a career-high 15 points Wednesday against Norfolk State. "Milo Stovall: The mus­ "Valpo showed some poise and compo­ McClain, who scored eight consecutive the closing moments of the Crusaders' win tache looks good Milo!" sure getting things back together," Illinois Illinois points in the stretch run. McClain Saturday at Norfolk State. Nuness will be out (But not as good as your coach Lon Kruger said. also hit the highlight reel shot of the night, a until January at the earliest. orange wigs.) Then, turnovers and missed free throws "The-ball's-going-out-of-bounds-from-30- "It'll be a big adjustment, but we can reared their ugly head. The Crusaders com­ feet-so-I'll-throw-it-up-as-high-as-I-can- handle it," VU freshman Greg Tonagel said. SIMPSONS ? mitted 23 turnovers in the contest, struggling and-oh-my-gosh-it-went-in" special. The cir­ Tonagel made his first start Monday and will Two Krush members dressed against the half-court pressure applied by the cus shot gave Illinois its 34-23 lead. handle most of the point guard duties in in Homer and Marge Simpson Illini. The biggest came with 33 seconds "If Sergio wants to flip it in from the Nuness' absence. costumes in an attempt to tease remaining, when Illinois sophomore Sergio scorers' table, we'll use that," Kruger said. "Considering we started four new play­ Coach Homer Drew. Before the McClain made a steal and converted a layup "We need to score points however we can." ers and had a freshman at point guard... we game, Coach Drew saw the pair, for a 50-45 Illini lead. "I asked if Sergio could teach (VU) that put ourselves in a position to win," Drew then walked over and joked VU could have been closer, but missed shot," Drew added. "If you look at it, that's said. around with the two clowns. six of its last eight free throws. the winning basket. That's what makes bas­ "We want to make this a learning expe­ "It's not that we missed, but the time we ketball so exciting. rience and show how we need to execute bet­ PIGSKIN: VU VS. ILLINI missed," Price said. "A lot of times when we "I do wish he'd saved it for another ter." were making a run, we didn't capitalize and team." Illinois improved to 5-2 with the victo­ VU football defeated Austin they stepped up and made plays when it Like it or not, the Crusaders also will ry. VU completed the week with a 6-1 record Peay 39-0. It was VU's second counted." have to save sophomore guard Jared Nuness after another win over Norfolk State on straight shutout. And who knows, "They" actually referred solely to for another day. Nuness fractured his ankle in Wednesday. after the way VU football domi­ nated its last two opponents, it could probably beat Big Ten foot­ Football closes season with second straight shutout ball doormat Illinois. By Becca Koenig sparked a string of VU touch­ STAFF WRITER downs. Later in the quarter, NO ILLINI NEXT YEAR Shields found the end zone on a Illinois will not be able to It was the first time the VU one-yard run to give VU a 17-0 schedule a game at VU next sea­ football team posted back-to- lead heading into the second son because its schedule is already back shutouts since 1934. The half. set, according to Illinois head Crusaders held Austin Peay in Senior Eric Zodrow hauled coach Lon Kruger. check in a 39-0 season-ending in a five-yard touchdown pass "Coach Drew's program victory. from Shields to open the third doesn't need any assistance," A strong passing game quarter. Shields finished the Coach Kruger said, in reference to combined with a great defensive game with 12 completions in 21 whether Illinois playing at effort to give VU (5-6) its fifth attempts for 198 yards. Valparaiso would help Valpo's victory in the last seven games. Junior quarterback Andy program. "He's done a marvelous The Crusader defense posted Huegli then connected with fel­ job of taking a young group and seven sacks for 49 yards, made low junior Matt Steinfeldt on a getting them to look very comfort­ three interceptions and forced 20-yard touchdown pass. Huegli able early on." three Governor fumbles. added a one-yard scoring run After a slow opening quar­ later in the, quarter. SORRY, DERENNE ter, in which junior Eric Strasser Junior Nate Parry conclud­ Last time I gave thanks. kicked a 34-yard field goal for ed the scoring with a 20-yard This time I am saying sorry. I the only score, the Crusaders field goal. JON HENDRICKS Senior Nate Wasson (31) and the VU defense shut down failed to include Liz DeRenne as a picked up their offensive efforts. Steinfeldt led VU with four Austin Peay to help the Crusaders to a 39-0 win member of the record-holding 800 A 58-yard touchdown pass from receptions for 80 yards. Junia free relay team. sophomore quarterback Marriel posted 72 receiving yards on Shields to junior Matt Junia three catches. The Crusaders held the Governors to minus- twelve yards rushing.