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Opinions: Student protests Facebook lingerie HE CHO advertisement TMarch 2, 2007 ET a y l o r U n i v e r s i t y Since 1915 - Volume 94, No. 19 Shaya wins SBP election By Leslie Leak lieve there is value in putting on-campus election as a Associate News Editor yourself in a position to run thoughtful voter encourages for something you are not as- them to engage in civics both The student body has sured to win.” at Taylor and for the rest of spoken. After weeks of cam- Wittebols maintained a their lives by voting locally paigning and two rounds of positive attitude about the and nationally,” Austin said. debates, students elected Ta- race and her competitor. At the final debate, held mara Shaya next year’s stu- “Tamara is a capable lead- at 10 p.m. Monday in the dent body president. er, and I know God has a spe- Student Union, candidates "I am so excited to see stu- cific plan for her as student responded to questions con- dents discover their unique body president,” Wittebols cerning major student issues gifts and how God will use said. “We ran completely dif- on campus, their goals as this campus to impact lives," ferent campaigns, and I am SBP and the differences in Shaya said. proud of both us.” their campaign styles. Though outvoted, fellow According to Director “I think hearing from the candidate Jess Wittebols of Student Programs Steve candidates at the end of appreciated the campaign Austin, the number of stu- the campaigning process experience. dent voters climbed from 878 gives insight into not only “The process of running in the primary to 940 in the what they hope to do as stu- for student body [president] final round of voting. dent body president, but has been stretching and en- “Hopefully, for many stu- also a deeper look into their couraging,” she said. “I be- dents, participating in the personality and overall char- acter,” senior Beth Weingart- ner said. Tamara Shaya will be the first female student body Shaya responded to those president in over a decade. The last female to hold the who thought her campaign position was Heather (Shimko) Larson in the 1995-1996 was aggressive, saying she school year. tries to perform excellently “It seems like such a long time ago,” Larson said in in everything she does. a phone interview. “The main thing I remember about Wittebols explained her the campaign was spending late nights with friends as more relaxed approach to we designed promotional material and slogans and pre- the campaign. pared for the debates.” “If you know me, and One of Larson’s close friends also ran that year, mak- have talked to me, you know ing the race more interesting for Larson. I care,” she said. When she began her term of office, the relationships Wittebols also said that left the most lasting impression. due to her late start in the “I loved the team of people I worked with on student campaign process, she was council,” she said. unable to market herself as The diversity yet camaraderie of the various cabinet assertively as Shaya. members made Larson believe that the opinions of the Towards the end of the de- students were well represented. bate, both candidates were Photo by Timmy Huynh “It was not only a fun group of people to work asked to think of one thing with but it was a great experience to effect a positive that might hinder their per- Sophomore Jared Sorensen congratulates Shaya with a hug after the debate on Monday evening. change on the Taylor community,” she said. formance in the election. Larson said she had a message of advice for Shaya: Both Shaya and Wittebols she did not, however, see tion, and, if it was in his plan night – a peaceful night’s “Savor every moment, because working with the people exchanged smiles before an- these distractions as nega- for her, she would win. rest,” Austin said. “Jess and of [Taylor Student Organization] is a great experience,” swering the question. tive because she now has “This election and the Tamara are both wonderfully Larson said. Wittebols said that during new friends as a result of the high quality of both Jess and gifted student leaders who the process of meeting new campaigning process. Tamara, as candidates, af- understand service and en- * Written by Randy Kizer, Contributor people, she found herself Shaya said she had sought forded me something that I joy teamwork.” getting distracted. She said the Lord’s will for the elec- do not always get on election IFC hosts The Taylor task force raises eating Never concert disorder awareness on campus By Mia Wales third largest problem on col- of EDTF. phasize that clothing sizes News Editor lege campuses, behind alco- The EDTF observed EDAW don’t matter. Participating hol and drugs. She believes by showing “Slim Hopes,” students would cut the tags If statistics are true, eating EDAW promotes the discus- a film about how the- me out of their blue jeans and disorders are a big problem. sion of eating disorders in a dia affects body image, on swap the pants with other According to the National public forum. Tuesday. Neideck discussed students’, not knowing what Institute of Mental Health, “For years, people have how environment shapes size they were getting. between five and 10 - per been embarrassed to talk body image at a gathering on In addition, the EDTF cent of women have an eat- about this issue,” Grefe said. Wednesday, and a support hosts “How to Help a ing disorder, and nearly 20 “When people are embar- group for friends of those Friend” seminars, speaks percent have unhealthy be- rassed to talk about [eating with eating disorders met in Fit for Life classes and haviors and attitudes regard- disorders] … they’re embar- on Thursday. sponsers faculty luncheons ing food. rassed to go find help.” According to senior Kira to raise awareness am- For every 10 women with Grefe hopes that height- Olson, a task force member ong professors. eating disorders, one male ened awareness of the issue since her freshman year, the “We need to get profes- has the same struggle, and will make eating disorder EDTF prefers to be proac- sors on board,” Heidi Bab- more than 75 percent of those symptoms more recogniz- tive in dealing with eating son, a junior EDTF mem- with eating disorders never able to parents and peers. disorders. Their goal is to ber, said. “Students look seek assistance. The Taylor community is prevent eating disorders up to their profs so much To counteract this, the Na- not immune to the problem from developing by host- when they have [a] person- tional Eating Disorder As- of eating disorders. ing events throughout the al relationship.” sociation founded National “If you look at [statistics], year, instead of just dur- Babson thinks a Taylor Eating Disorders Awareness I believe that a conservative ing EDAW. stigma of perfection contrib- Week 20 years ago to height- estimate would be that 50 “We’ve tried a more bold utes to eating disorders. en awareness and send to 100 women on campus approach and student ses- “We don’t talk about our the message that eating struggle with an eating dis- sions and things like that. problems [at Taylor],” Bab- disorders are life-threaten- order and upwards of 200 We’ve found that the Taylor son said. “I feel like [we let] ing illnesses. deal with unhealthy atti- student body has not been the busyness at this campus NEDAW 2007 began Feb. tudes and behaviors about receptive to those things,” … [mask] ... our struggles 25 and continues through to- food,” Bob Neideck, direc- senior Kira Olson said. and fears. And eating disor- morrow. The theme for 2007, tor of the Taylor Counseling Currently, the EDTF is ders are just one way of try- “Be Comfortable In Your Center, said. “For me, those planning a nutrition ban- ing to hide.” Photo by Timmy Huynh Genes. Wear Jeans That Fit kinds of numbers constitute quet for later this year. Each Olson said it’s important the REAL You,” highlights a serious problem.” attendee will have a plate of to know EDAW is about Joah Tunnell, vocalist for The Never, performs for an intimate the strong influence of genet- To combat the illness, healthy food prepared for more than people with eat- crowd Tuesday evening in the Student Union. The band played ic factors on body size and Taylor formed the Eating them; a discussion about the ing disorders. songs from its storybook album, "Antarctica," while simultane- ously projecting the photos from the book on a big screen. shape, NEDA said. Disorder Task Force ap- proper balance of nutrients “It’s about the mindset, Casual concertgoers sipped coffee while enjoying the music. According to Lynn Grefe, proximately seven years ago. will follow. where our motivations are NEDA chief executive offi- Women’s Ministry Director The EDTF is also consider- and what we’re searching for cer, eating disorders are the Julie Engelsman is the chair ing a jeans give-away to em- satisfaction in,” Olson said. News EWS MARCH 2, 2007 PAGE 2 UniversityN Archives' World News By Leslie Leak Associate News Editor engravings displayed •Several weeks of constant rain in Mozambique have caused the Zambezi River to fl ood, By Randy Kizer creating more than 170,000 refugees. The waters have washed away crops, homes and live- Contributor stock in several South African provinces. More than 45 people have died as a result of this disaster. Mozambican President Armando Guebuza remarked Monday the relief effort was The practice of engrav- proceeding smoothly, with no need for government intervention. Among those struggling ing prints has all but disap- to distribute food and fresh water to the growing number of refugees are UNICEF, World peared, but the staff of the Vision and The United Nations Food Program. These distribution programs are preparing Taylor University Archives to face the challenge of poor roads and continuing rainfall. has created a display, “The •Devastating tornados Art of Engraving,” to re- ripped through southeast mind the Taylor community Alabama Thursday, killing of how precious such prints seven people - fi ve at Enter- used to be. prise High School - accord- The display, which in- ing to emergency offi cials. cludes engraving tools, According to CNN.com, original artwork and historic President Bush was briefed prints, is in the Zondervan about the storm while in Library Galleria and was de- New Orleans Thursday signed and compiled by Re- afternoon. The National bekah Hughes, an assistant Guard has three CH-47 Chi- archivist and 2002 Taylor nook helicopters and an en- graduate. gineering unit on alert and The highlight of the exhib- ready to assist in any rescue it, the Alfred Backus Collec- or debris removal. Weath- tion of original prints of John er conditions conducive Wesley and others of Meth- to tornados swept across odist history, provided the southern Missouri, north- Photo courtesy of AP inspiration for the exhibit. ern Arkansas, Mississippi, Rescue workers wait outside Enterprise High School after a tor- Backus collected these exqui- Alabama and Florida. nado struck the school on Thursday. sitely detailed prints in the * Information compiled from www. early 1900s, and they later CNN.com became an acquisition of the archives. Bob Lay, professor of Administration changes Life Together Christian educational minis- tries, works in the archives Covenant's wording, staff requirements and gave Hughes the task of By Megan Baird tration, these revisions will faculty that the LTC should creating a display for these Editor-In-Chief have a greater impact on fac- effectively refl ect both the rare pieces. The rumors are true: As of ulty and staff than they will need for a workable univer- The display also con- June, Taylor will have a new on students. sity policy and the need to tains examples of engraved Life Together Covenant. The previous LTC said Tay- recognize the more general plates, which were made by These modifi cations in- lor employees should consis- freedom in Christ given to us art Professor Larry Blakely clude reworded policies and tently abide by the covenant, as believers,” Richard Squi- and Hughes, who majored Photo by Timmy Huynh organizational changes in even when at home. The new ers, earth and environmental in art history and jewelry, This case holds a variety of engraving tools, as well as metal plates order to increase document LTC, however, does not ex- science professor, said. "In as well as examples of the that are examples of the ancient tradition. readability. The spirit of the plicitly state that faculty and my opinion, the document prints these plates create and covenant, however, remains staff are under the LTC when and the subsequent interpre- descriptions of the printing jewelry and weapons re- and text could be printed, it the same; activities like in their homes. tation articulated by the uni- process. ceived engravings, and the made those materials acces- drinking, social dancing and “I think there was an over- versity administration satis- Additionally, the display idea of printing most likely sible to the public.” tobacco use are still prohib- riding concern among some fi es both needs.” reveals the methods of en- came from these medieval Today, photography and ited during the school year. graving and demonstrates smiths who wanted to repli- inkjet printers have largely “The reality is that the LTC the skills needed to create cate a design. They ran ink replaced engraved plates. has not changed in any signif- artwork in this medium, into their design, pressing Nine U.S. treasury engrav- icant manner,” Skip Trudeau, since carving designs into paper down to make a rough ers, however, still carve the dean of students, said. “It has the metal is a time-consum- copy. With the invention of currency plates used to print been reorganized into a more ing and strenuous process. the printing press came the the bills. readable document, but the “After many of my en- idea of using engravings to Included in the display are actual content has not been graving classes, I could bare- create prints, which formed several rare bills donated to altered in a signifi cant way.” ly move my arms,” Hughes the fi rst reproducible art- the archives. The design of One change is the summa- said. work. the bills illustrates the high rization of the “Sanctity of The practice of engraving “Owning books and art- level of detail that can be at- Life” section into a few sen- dates back to ancient Egypt. work was a sign of wealth,” tained through metal engrav- tences. By the Middle Ages, armor, Hughes said. “Once pictures ings. According to the adminis- Spiegel comments on the classics

Photo by Timmy Huynh

Jim Spiegel of the philosophy department converses with an audience member during a lecture on the "12 Best Songs of the 60s and 70s" held in Metcalf Thursday evening. People of all ages crowded the downstairs classroom to take part in the session. The lecture represents the beginning of Spiegel's presentation on the complete history of rock 'n roll, which will take place later this month.

News Features March 2, 2007 Page 3 Unveiling Departmental Details Focusing on: history

By Lauren Hartshorn dents who appreciate both with a sense of humility." Features Editor the diversity and complex- Junior Meggie Lyzenga, a ity of the world beyond the history major, said she appre- History Professor Bill borders of the United States,” ciates the analytical skills the Ringenberg’s face lit up, Messer said. major stresses. reflecting most history While every Taylor stud- "Although I entered the majors’ passion, as he dis- dent must take a history class, history major thinking that I cussed history’s role in every Ringenberg said he couldn’t was going to use the histori- person’s life. recommend one class over cal facts [in my career], his- Ringenberg said individu- another. He said each student tory turned out to be a major als can expand their world should choose a history class that helps me to think criti- and self-understanding by that reflects personal interests. cally in other discipline ar- studying history. Each person Ringenberg also said eas, [such as] government," can then understand his or that general classes, such as Lyzenga said. her personal value and gain a World History, are intensive Lyzenga originally decided better understanding of God’s in breadth, and specified on a history major because of work throughout history, ac- classes, such as 20th Century her desire to be museum cu- cording to Ringenberg. U.S. History, are intensive rator. Her interest in history Associate professor Steve in depth. increased during her fresh- Messer agreed with Ringen- Taylor history majors take man year. berg's assessment of the pur- jobs in a number of pro- “What is amazing is that pose of studying history. fessions upon graduation, during my freshman year “I think the key compo- according to Ringenberg, I was able to take a history nents are preparing students including teaching, edit- class in museum studies with who can engage in histori- ing, pastoral work, law and [Professor] Tom Jones called cal analysis of people and health care Public History,” Lyzenga events in the past and apply Essentially, a major in his- said. “Through that class, the lessons they learn to rel- tory, like any other liberal I ended up with a summer evant issues in the present,” arts major, such as English or internship at Conner Prai- Photo by Ellen Koch Messer said. modern languages, provides rie, a living history museum Professor Messer teaches the Introduction to History class, a required course for all history majors who According to Messer, the students with critical thinking in Indianapolis.” do not specialize in International Studies. hope of the department is and analysis skills necessary Lyzenga is hopeful about simple: to create passionate, for success in many fields, ac- her future with her major. knowledgeable students who cording to Messer. “I spent last summer and have a detailed understand- “I hope that all of our grad- the fall semester in [Washing- ing of history. uating majors will be com- ton] D.C., and I know that is The history department fortable reading, thinking and where my history degree is at Taylor has three branches: writing analytically,” Messer going to take me next,” she teacher education, a general said. “I hope they have gained said. “After a few years, I am history major and interna- an understanding of the dif- hoping to either go to law tional business. ficulty of historical research school or get my master’s de- “[International Business] … and I hope they appreciate gree in political management focuses on preparing stu- that the best history is done or public policy."

Features March 2, 2007 Page 4 OscarA&E spotlight leaves talent in the dark

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By Josh Porter many films got fewer nomi- visual challenge being cap- The Academy also snubbed The dynamic vocal talent breathtaking and transcen- A&E Editor nations than they deserved. sizing a big boat, while “The “Thank You for Smoking,” a provided by Ian McKellen dent film, but it only got The Academy also over- Fountain” seamlessly com- cynical but remarkably en- and Hugh Jackman helped three nominations in small It’s a fantastic week for Os- looked some of the year’s bines three visual styles, each tertaining satire about the in- bring the film to life. categories. Mark Wahlberg car winners as people toast best films. remarkable unto itself, with ner workings of Big Tobacco There seems to be an un- gave one of the least memo- their success, while the nomi- As divided as critics were little aid from computers. companies. The film would derlying problem in the way rable performances in “The nees – with the exception of over “The Fountain,” most The Academy’s refusal to have been right at home as the Academy handles the Os- Departed,” yet he was nomi- Eddie Murphy – start prepar- admit the film has extraor- recognize “Stranger Than an Original Screenplay or cars: Academy members cer- nated in place of Jack Nich- ing for next year’s win. For dinary artistic beauty. Due Fiction” was also surprising. Film Editing nominee, but tainly recognize good talent olson because of Nicholson’s film professionals not in these to its ambiguous nature, this The film had one of the best alas, the Academy failed to when they see it, but talent is many awards. And “Borat,” two categories, however, it’s film may not be Best Picture original scripts of the year, nominate it. not foremost in the decision- a largely unscripted film, got a bleak time. material. However, Hugh and the Academy should Equally disappointing was making process. inexplicably nominated for The Academy of Motion Jackman’s emotional and have nominated it instead of the absence of “Flushed The Academy probably Best Adapted Screenplay. Picture Arts and Sciences multifaceted performance as “The Queen.” Away” from the Animated ignored “The Fountain” be- No one can do much about can’t please everyone. Al- three men in different time Seeing Will Ferrell in the Feature category. “Cars” did cause not many people saw the Academy’s hidden agen- though winning is presti- periods deserved a Best Ac- running for Best Actor would not belong in the category. it. “Thank You for Smoking” das and ulterior motives gious, even a nomination can tor nomination. also have been great – and Pixar films have been front- may have been too satirical – that’s just the nature of the carve a film’s place in history, The movie also excelled slightly surreal – but the stiff runners – and often winners for their taste, and the cre- film business. It’s important and many great actors and over the films in numerous competition this year made – in this category, but “Cars” ators of “Flushed Away” to realize, however, that the films were completely left other categories, especially his exclusion understand- abandoned Pixar’s usual won last year for “Wallace Oscars are not the ultimate out at this year's Oscars. the Visual Effects nominees. able. The real standout per- clever humor for cynicism and Gromit: The Curse of the authority on films; consum- Perhaps that’s why this The Visual Effects category formance in "Stranger Than and quiet contemplation. Were-Rabbit.” ers should also appreciate year’s list of nominees upset should celebrate beauty, not Fiction" was Emma Thomp- “Flushed Away,” on the But even films that did re- films not currently basking in many people. Many critics extravagance. “Poseidon” son as a bitter and exhausted other hand, was outstanding- ceive nominations didn’t the post-Oscar limelight. agree the Academy chose this was a throwaway Visual Ef- novel writer, but the Acad- ly imaginative and one of the seem to get their due. “Chil- (www.oscars.com has a list of year’s winners well, but too fects nominee, its biggest emy also ignored her. funniest movies of the year. dren of Men” is an utterly the 2007 Oscar winners.) Anberlin builds 'Cities' Waters of 'Iwo Jima' beautiful but murky

By Amy Watkins dialogue. Eastwood does a a cave filled with a group of lent reality in “Letters.” in brand new territory Contributor superb job of involving the Japanese soldiers who had Unfortunately, “Letters By Brian Laing Anberlin gives many allu- audience emotionally in a committed suicide to avoid from Iwo Jima” has a few Staff Writer sions to depression, death, Every story has two sides, film where Japanese actors being captured. major problems, none of suicide and being misunder- as demonstrated by Clint speak entirely in Japanese In “Letters From Iwo Jima,” which arise from a lack of In 2005, Anberlin refreshed stood with songs like “Hello Eastwood’s companion films with English subtitles. Saigo watches in horror as production values. It seems the rock scene with their Alone” and “Reclusion.” “Flags of Our Fathers” and Some of the film’s strongest his fellow soldiers follow Eastwood purposed the film innovative second album, But after closer examination, “Letters from Iwo Jima.” moments came when the their captain’s order to blow to make viewers reconsider “Never Take Friendship Anberlin’s lyrics provide a After viewing both films, it’s plot intertwined with that of themselves up with grenades. their prejudices and sympa- Personal,” raising fan expec- deeply introspective account hard to believe they depict “Flags of Our Fathers.” What was merely a disturb- thize with the Japanese, since tations for following CDs of the dark times many the same battle. In the American version, ing discovery in “Flags” they were merely pawns on and delivering with “Cities,” Christians experience. Japanese soldiers were the lead characters discover becomes a graphically vio- their power-hungry govern- the band's newest album. Anberlin titled its sec- noticeably absent in last ment’s gigantic chessboard. This band, whose four ond album “Never Take fall’s “Flags of Our Fathers,” This noble message, how- members are Christians, Friendship Personal” which presented the story ever, gets lost in a series has settled in no-man’s land because of guitarist Joey of three American soldiers of plot contradictions. The between the experimenta- Bruce’s departure from the famously photographed film’s two heroes view the tion of mainstream music band. Lead singer Stephen raising the American flag world from a more American and the typical hollowness of Christian said in an inter- on Iwo Jima. The recently than Japanese perspective. Christian music, a territory view that a combination of released “Letters from Iwo General Kuribayashi is sym- few have claimed. “Cities” is Bruce’s philosophy and drug Jima” presents the Battle of pathetic to the Americans the product of erasing kinks problems led to his leaving. Iwo Jima from the perspec- after living in the United from Anberlin's previous This new album addresses tive of the Japanese. States for several years, and albums. the problems and tempta- “Letters” begins with Japan he abandons traditional In comparison to the first tions of the common rock preparing for an inevitable Japanese forms of warfare in album, “Blueprints for the star. The second song from American invasion of Iwo favor of more dishonorable Black Market,” the band pol- “Cities” and the band’s new Jima and continues through guerilla tactics. ishes instruments and vocals single, “Godspeed,” cryp- the 35 days of intense Saigo doesn’t really care to a pristine shine. The tically addresses Bruce’s fighting. The story is told about defending Japan and diverse use of instruments departure. The other tracks through the eyes of General is a comically poor soldier. is impressive, especially in also tackle heavy issues, Kuribayashi (Ken Watanabe Eastwood means for view- the eight-minute epilogue, distancing this album even of “The Last Samurai”), ers to cheer Saigo's efforts which incorporates a full more from the band’s previ- the leader of the Japanese to escape death at any cost chorus of singers. Anberlin ous pop-rock melodies and defense of the island, and while his comrades commit has pulled some inspiration watered-down lyrics. Saigo (Kazunari Ninomiya), suicide to avoid the shame from bands like Panic! At The band has created a per- an unskilled soldier whose of defeat. And the few The Disco by using subtle sonal best record, but noth- negative views on the war American soldiers we see synthesizers, which add rich- ing platinum or gold-wor- make him the target of ridi- are portrayed as brutal and ness and depth. thy. Still, for those looking cule from his commanders. heartless, shooting prisoners The album initially seems for a good band with a new Because viewers know of at point blank range. to typify traditional alterna- angle on Christian songwrit- Japan’s coming defeat from This kind of messy moral- tive rock and emo bands. ing, Anberlin delivers. the beginning, the plot cen- ity has become a hallmark ters around the actions each of Eastwood’s films, leaving character takes to continue viewers feeling manipulated. fighting as long as possible. A film that moves viewers Artistically, this is one of emotionally has no point if it the best films of 2006, and does not move them toward The Academy of Motion anything in particular. While Picture Arts and Sciences rec- “Letters from Iwo Jima” may ognized it as such by nomi- be an honorable attempt to nating it this year for a Best positively present another Picture Oscar. The cinema- culture, it stretches both the tography, editing and sound truth and reality in pursuit of mixing put the viewer in the Photos courtesy of rottentomatoes.com this goal. No nobility lies in center of the action, and the "Letters From Iwo Jima" was nominated for Best Picture, Director political correctness if it isn’t script advances the plot while and Original Screenplay Oscars, and took home the award for Best initially correct. still providing meaningful Sound Editing. The film earned an R rating for graphic war violence. (Movie Rating: 7 out of 10) A&E March 2, 2007 Page 5 Oletterspini to othens editor Rooming with someone Elitists: wolves in cool clothing By Joshua Watson enjoying “Wild at Heart.” Unfortunately, self-wor- with an eating disorder Corresponding to the ship is pandemic and most Many of us have encoun- shame of ordinariness is the have elitist moments. I’ll ob- By Anonymous normal, happy and com- her pain and the hold buli- tered elitists. They’re the venerated virtue of a true viate potential complaints by pletely in control. In reality, mia had on her. ones who couldn’t play an narcissist: being interesting. admitting I’ve drawn an ex- While it's extremely atypical for she physically was unable to I saw the change in my- instrument to save their Not interesting like Christ or aggerated caricature. "The Echo" to publish anonymously, hold down a meal and obses- self. I was uncharacteristical- lives, but manage neverthe- Gandhi. That would betray There are probably few we feel the importance of the following sively exercised off any calo- ly silent at dinner, for people- less to fully grasp how great depth of character. at Taylor who’d perfectly warrants this aberration. ries that might’ve escaped watching consumed me. I their musical tastes are. They This pseudo-virtue re- match this characterization. her thorough purging. watched my wingmates and read better books than you, quires merely that you find But there are suspicions of Once again, it’s Eating The disease’s effects began jumped to conclusions if one wear cooler clothes than you, neat ways to distinguish elitism on campus. Some are Disorders Awareness Week. to be more visible around the was only eating a small sal- aren’t boorishly predictable yourself from “most Chris- praying, “God, thank you I know many are trying to dorm. Our room smelled so ad. Why would anyone eat a like you. And, what's more, tians.” And unlike true vir- that I’m not typical like those do the right Christian thing, bad that my closest friends salad when they could have non-Christians think they’re tues, this virtue supervenes listening to Switchfoot and learn more and try to find the avoided coming to talk to beef? While I still haven’t fig- cool because they’re relevant on self-obsession. playing intramurals.” signs. But let’s be honest — if me. Random food or clothing ured out the answer to that (unlike you). Of course, being cultur- Fortunately, improvement you personally don’t know items were reported missing question, I know now a salad Though elitism is one of ally relevant, wearing cool is possible. Being reminded someone who struggles with from all over the floor. My isn’t necessarily a sign of a the most unattractive quali- clothes and listening to that elitism is one of most ir- an eating disorder, it really suitemates began habitually deeper problem. ties, I’m sure for the elitist music no one has heard of ritating traits in the market doesn’t affect you. locking their doors. This experience leads the whole orientation is quite doesn’t make you an elitist. of annoyances would be a I'd like to challenge this She was binging and purg- me to believe that there are pleasurable. Noticing, admiring and cel- humbling experience. campus not only to be aware ing herself to death right many others on this campus It’s fun to think of yourself ebrating your newly discov- Eventually, depreciating of those who are struggling before my eyes. Her weight with silent hurts and deep- as a peerless individual in a ered magnanimity, however, people because of worthless with one of these heart-break- was under 90 pounds when seated pains from living in community of uncreative au- qualifies one immediately to things like the “cool Chris- ing diseases, but to also be she left Taylor for good last close proximity with some- tomatons. For the inimitable march in the elitist parade. tian” image (Christians who more aware of those who’ve February, providentially the one who was starving one- “few and fortunate,” the It’s hardly necessary for me swear and defy labels) will been affected by one. weekend before Eating Dis- self half to death. If you’ve greatest horror is not being to say this is the most useless be perceived as morally I began my sophomore orders Awareness Week. witnessed this firsthand, condescending or pompous. parade organized by man. bankrupt and vacuous. year fully aware of my room- Her teeth, fingertips and I’d like to encourage you to Rather, the cardinal sin of One might think elitists are Perhaps then the elitists’ mate's bulimia. I naively lips were discolored. She share your experiences with elitism is being typical. And good for offering criticisms self-made badges of preemi- thought my own struggles was hardly alive, and she left others this week. being a typical evangelical we evangelicals need to hear, nence will prove to be stupid with depression would give cleaning up the mess to the I know it hurts. I still feel means saying things like, but they’re not. That’s the job class games played by sol- me an advantage in under- rest of us. I dare not attempt hopeless and incredibly tired “Let go and let God,” sup- of charitable reformers, not diers of stupid causes. standing and helping her. I to describe the state of her when I look back on this time porting President Bush, and self-flattering snobs. quickly learned that her pain closet. Suffice it to say it was of my life. ran far deeper than I could the most disgusting, heart- But talking about it and Stand up! Stand up! . . . for respect ever reach. wrenching site I’ve ever be- sharing what you went I can’t begin to describe held or had to dig through. through will help. Let’s take By David Ricca another time!) slightly obnoxious as Morris how much control this dis- I can’t begin to explain the advantage of this week and What disappointed me the men (myself included) have order had on my roommate’s hopeless state that fell over truly raise awareness on On Feb. 23, President Ha- most about this, however a tendency to do. entire life. I never really knew me and my friends closest these self-destructive diseas- becker and his wife came to was the disrespect shown by However, I do expect peo- her. All I knew were the lies to the situation after she left. es so we can reach out and the stage in chapel to impart the student body. ple to show the respect that a and the façade she put on to It didn’t seem possible to us help ease the pain of those a sliver of their abundant In the past, when the presi- man of his stature deserves. convince everyone she was that she would ever escape around us. knowledge to those of the dent has spoken in chapel, it So, next time Habecker student body who chose to has always been customary makes a speech in chapel, Facebook's risqué advertisement attend chapel that day. (The to rise and clap. stand up and let him know lack of students who attend Now, I am not expecting that we respect him. By Stephanie Visser rience such intolerable sad- Please, do not be ashamed chapel is another article for people to carry on and be ness and grief as a result of of this as society calls you to My purpose in writing this this trap. be; rather, learn to embrace article is simple: to inform If you're a woman, em- these valuable qualities. When the non-elect suffer the reader of an advertise- power yourself! Refuse to I realize there will always ment on Facebook and make victimize yourself by believ- be advertisements of provoc- quite remiss, at this point, to And since the non-elect a single request. ing the lies represented in atively dressed women, but exclude that Calvin, a rather have no faith — at least not Perhaps you've seen the this despicable display of if you feel so convicted, I en- remarkable thinker, has in- the type Christians have for advertisement I'm referring female sexuality. You've been courage you, male or female, deed oodles more to say their salvation — there is to for J.C. Penney’s Ambri- created with intelligence, dis- to e-mail the company and about theology and doctrine absolutely nothing to be re- elle lingerie line. It starts off cernment and the potential make them aware of your besides his well-known posi- fined, tested and improved. focused on a woman’s breast to accomplish any task. opinion on this issue. tion on predetermination.) The verse from James is not covered in a blue bra and Furnishing legitimate jus- pertinent in the least (nor is gradually zooms out to show By Marc Belcastro Opinions Editor tifications for suffering can Amiel's quote). her entire body clothed in take on any number of forms Granted, the tumultuous- nothing but underwear and Henri Frédéric Amiel, a and arguments. ness of life may help the a bra. The tagline: “Attention The Echo 19th century Swiss philoso- We sometimes call a single non-elect build and estab- to details.” Taylor University pher and poet, said of suf- justification a “theodicy”: an lish respectable characters, First of all, I'd like to point Megan Baird Chrissie Thompson fering, “You desire to know argument that seeks to vindi- but human lives are noth- out the irony behind such Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor the art of living, my friend? cate God’s divine attributes ing more than vapors (James an advertisement. I'm of the Mia Wales Lauren Hartshorn It is contained in one phrase: (e.g., God’s omnipotence) 4:14), so eternal significance persuasion that those most News Editor Features Editor Make use of suffering.” when the existence of evil ap- is out of the question. attracted to such a display of A way of legitimizing suf- pears to suggest that we do Furthermore, no one a woman’s body tend to be of Marc Belcastro Josh Porter fering is to provide a tenable the opposite. More simply, a should propose a justifica- the male gender. How ironic Opinions Editor A&E Editor justification for it — -a pur theodicy is a solution to the tion for the suffering of the it is that an advertisement Andrew Neel Leslie Leak pose, a reason. problem of evil. non-elect that directly or in- for a line of “clothing” for Sports Editor Associate News Editor An individual justifiably As mentioned, justifica- directly involves some type females is found to be most Audrey English Timmy Huynh commits to several weeks of tions assume a variety of of benefit for the elect. In my intriguing to males, while Advertising Manager Photographer painful physical therapy be- forms. For instance, the opinion, there is no distin- alienating women. cause that is the only way he suffering of a Christian (a guishable difference between This is where I come to Lauren Birtles Ellen Koch or she will ever walk again, member of the elect) may that proposition and saying my second point: the offense Copy Editor Photographer short of a miracle. Legitimate be assuaged if she believes the non-elect are stepping- I take, as a woman created Donna Downs Jonathan Schelander or satisfactory justification her suffering is enabling her stones for the elect, to be dis- with intelligence, at the ad- Faculty Adviser Distribution Manager seems to pacify, if not entirely to more fully identify with posed of once they are used vertisement in question. invert, the idea that suffering Christ and his tremendous to assist the elect in their The woman in the picture is agonizingly senseless. suffering. meaningful lives. is depicted as nothing more The mission of The Echo is to fairly and without bias represent I would like to discuss for Or, in the case of another I believe any and all justifi- than a sexual icon who exists the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus and a moment, under the (de- suffering Christian, perhaps cations falter for the very rea- for the sole purpose of bring- to be a vehicle of accurate and pertinent information to the stu- dent body, faculty and staff. The Echo also aims to be a forum terministic) doctrine of Cal- he acknowledges that his son inextricably germane to ing pleasure to her male that fosters healthy discussion about relevant issues, acting as vinism, whether any such plights are refining his faith the temporary state in which counterpart. Women in the a catalyst for change on our campus. justifying purpose exists while developing and en- all non-elect are forced to ex- media are rarely portrayed for the suffering of the non- hancing his perseverance ist on this planet. as well-educated, intellectual The Echo has been published weekly since 1915, except for elect — those whom God (see James 1:2-4). If what I have been say- beings who are competent January term, exam week and school holidays and is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and the Indiana Collegiate has predestined to go to hell. The reason the suffering of ing is accurate and sound, and highly qualified to - ac Press Association. Stated in terms of a couple the non-elect is meaningless what implications does this complish any task presented of questions: Is the suffering is because, no suitable justi- have for Calvinism’s asser- to them, whatever that task The Echo is printed by The Palladium-Item in Richmond, of the non-elect meaningful fications (or theodicies) exist tions concerning salvation? may be. Ind. Offices are located in the Rupp Communication Arts or meaningless? Is Amiel’s for their suffering. No legiti- If they are not rejected out- Advertisements such as Building. above thought at all appli- mate reasons exist for why right — something I would this subtly persuade women All letters, questions or comments may be addressed to: cable to them? they should and do suffer. not necessarily endorse — and men alike that the female As far as I can tell from If God has predestined the they should at least be called gender is inherently inferior The Echo my truly fledgling perspec- non-elect to hell, and they into question under rigorous to that of the male, thereby 236 W. Reade Ave. tive, the suffering of the non- will therefore never have scrutiny and analysis. encouraging the already Upland, IN 46989-1001 (765) 998-5359 elect is entirely meaningless, even the remotest opportuni- I realize I have broached overwhelming oppression [email protected] wholly devoid of any legiti- ty to have a relationship with a topic that may be nauseat- of women in this country as © Taylor University 2007 mate justification. their creator, why should ingly familiar to many, and well as an attitude of an in- The notion that the non- it matter that their suffer- for that I apologize. But if herent position of superior- elect suffer meaninglessly, ing allows them to identify others wish to engage in this ity among men. of course, begs the question with the suffering of Christ, discussion, I urge you by all My request is simple. If Letters to the Editor whether there actually is someone in whose sacrifice means to do so. you're a man, avert your Letters to the Editor must be sent to [email protected] such a group. I am assum- they are prevented from par- And if you disagree with eyes. I realize this is easier by 3 p.m. Wednesday and be no longer than 400 words. ing, for the sake of the argu- ticipating? The identifica- me (I know of many excel- said than done, but when- Due to volume, not all opinion articles received can be ment, that Calvinism is true tion-producing experiences lent people who do), feel free ever you're tempted, remem- printed. Opinions should be kept as concise as possible. and that such a group as “the are completely irrelevant for to set me and my fledgling ber your mother, sisters and The Echo reserves the right to edit submissions for length and content. non-elect” exists. (I would be their literally hopeless lives. flaws straight. significant others who expe- Opinions Sports March 2, 2007 Page 6 Goodbye, Upland; hello, Iowa No. 22 Taylor headed to NAIA National Tourney By Andrew Neel ing game again [Friday].” a steal with 28 seconds left Sports Editor Leading 38-36 with less and the Lady Trojans called than five minutes to play in a timeout. The Taylor women’s the game, the Lady Wildcats After receiving the in- basketball team anxiously had the ball and were look- bounds pass, Taylor sopho- huddled around a computer ing to extend their lead. Se- more guard Paige Rudolph Tuesday night, cheering on nior guard Stephanie Culp, missed a long 3-pointer from Dakota State University. who led the Lady Wildcats the left side. The Lady Wild- Now, Taylor needs to de- with 10 points, received a cats clinched the win after feat that same Dakota State pass on the left side of the two free throws from junior team in order to advance past court and calmly nailed a 3- Brooke Amstutz. the first round of the NAIA point shot to give IWU a 41- Both teams had difficulties Division II National Tourna- 36 advantage. racking up points, as Taylor ment in Sioux City, Iowa. Taylor responded with shot 29 percent in the second The No. 22 Lady Trojans five consecutive free throws half and IWU finished at 34 needed No. 14 Dakota State to tie the game at 41-41 with percent for the game. to win its conference tourna- 1 minute, 43 seconds left. Culp was the only IWU ment championship game The Lady Wildcats again player to score in double fig- Tuesday so Taylor would re- looked to the perimeter for ures, and her outside shoot- ceive an at-large berth in the a clutch shot and Culp hit ing helped to offset the sub- national tournament. another 3-pointer, this time par offensive performance of But when the tournament from the top of the key. NAIA All-American forward pairings were announced “I was thinking, ‘I have to Liz Howerth, who finished Wednesday night, Taylor hit these,’” Culp said. “We with eight points, 10 re- (21-11), a No. 6 seed, discov- obviously did not have a bounds and seven assists. ered it would play Dakota good shooting game, but we “Today my role was to get State (21-10), a No. 3 seed, at kept shooting, and the [3- the ball to the open person, 5:45 p.m. Wednesday. pointers] went in.” and [Culp] hit some huge [3- Taylor Coach Tena Krause On Taylor’s next posses- pointers] when it counted,” said the team's at-large berth sion, Lady Trojans senior Howerth said. gives the Lady Trojans a re- Allison Easterhaus, who fin- Taylor came out aggres- newed sense of confidence ished with seven points and sively to start the game and and proves hard work and nine rebounds for Taylor, at- led 25-21 at halftime thanks perseverance pay off. tempted a jumper from the to the inside play of First Photo by Timmy Huynh “We’re not just going out left side of the basket, but Team All-MCC forward Ka- Taylor junior Katie Madden works her way past IWU defenders in Friday's 46-41 loss to the [to the tournament] to be undefeated Lady Wildcats. Madden led the Lady Trojans offensively with 17 points. the shot bounced off the back tie Madden, who led the out there,” Krause said. “We rim. IWU recovered the ball. Lady Trojans with 17 points. were given another opportu- into the tournament after finals of the Mid-Central Lady Wildcats Coach Steve The Lady Trojans received Readers can listen to Tay- nity to compete, and we want suffering a heartbreaking Conference Tournament last Brooks said. "We’ve taken another chance to tie the lor's national tournament to make the most of it.” 46-41 loss to No. 1 Indiana Friday night. everybody’s best shot, and game, however, after Taylor game live on 1400 AM or via The Lady Trojans head Wesleyan (33-0) in the semi- “[The win] wasn’t pretty," Taylor played an outstand- senior Jenny Dawes grabbed Web cast at WBAT.com. Baseball goes 2-2 York sets personal best at NCCAA meet

By Andrew Neel College, despite staging a By Anna Daniels able to relax [and] made her of Bogue, freshman Alyssa more Andy Marston and Sports Editor comeback and scoring six Staff writer move at a wise time. It was a Hartman and juniors Becky freshman Michael Pabody w i t h R ya n S c h m u c k e r runs in the last two innings. great race on her part.” Hegelein and Amy Brown placed third in the DMR with C o n t r i b u t o r Taylor’s offense ran out of Lolly York continued her York, junior Vanessa Fe- placed sixth. a time of 10:46.90. steam, however, and the Tro- winning ways as Taylor’s reshetian and freshmen Senior Lamont Laing led According to Brooks, the Trojans baseball salvaged jans fell to 0-2 on Friday. women’s track and field Tabitha Bogue and Alyssa the men’s team with a sec- team wished their time was a 2-2 record out of a tough But the Trojans bounced team finished eighth out of Johnson took second place ond-place finish in the 55- lower, but considered a third weekend at the Bryan Col- back Saturday with two key 12 teams, and the men’s team in the distance medley re- meter dash with a time of place finish satisfying against lege Classic in Dayton, Tenn. wins. The first victory, a 5-4 took seventh at the National lay. The Lady Trojans’ time 6.53 seconds. tough competition. After staging a dramatic win over Atlanta Christian Christian College Athletic of 12:43.10 was a 10-second Freshmen Andrew Budd, In other races, Pabody comeback to tie their first College, stemmed from solid Association Indoor Champi- improvement on their previ- David Brooks and Jeff Hub- placed sixth in the 3,000 with game last Friday, the Trojans pitching performances from onships Saturday at Taylor. ous time and automatically a time of 9:03.20, while Mar- (5-3) fell 9-6 to Southeastern freshman Landon Good, who York, a senior NAIA All- qualified them for NAIA In- "[York] ran brilliant- ston finished fourth in the in the eighth inning. The con- earned the win, and senior American runner, was the door National Track & Field ly ... She was able to 400 with a time of 51.31. The test went to the extra inning Chris Nycz, who recorded top Taylor woman finisher Championships. relax [and] make her 4x200 relay team, comprised after a single by pinch hitter his second save of the year. of the day, taking first place “We took the gifts God move at a wise time. of sophomores J.P. Robles junior Blake Rollins tied the In its final game of the in the 3,000-meter run. Her gave us and did the best we It was a great race on and Ian Brown, junior Ryan game at 5-5. In the eighth in- weekend, Taylor had 13 hits time of 10 minutes, 10.68 sec- could,” Bogue said. “Know- her part." Gregory and senior Randal ning, however, Southeastern and overpowered Toccoa onds was a personal best by ing how bad we wanted it, -Ted Bowers- Dunbar, also placed fourth scored four runs, leading to a Falls on its way to a 6-4 win. 12 seconds. it was amazing. God is awe- with a time of 1:35.58. deficit Taylor's offense could “Although we lost two “I was very excited,” York some; he’s the only one who ley and sophomore Chris Le- Senior Mitch Jones placed not overcome. tough games ... it was good said. “There was great com- got us through that race.” man also took home red rib- third in the pole vault, set- “We were in every game to see the team rally back,” petition, which made it pos- Other finishers for the bons in the men’s 4x800 with ting a Taylor indoor record [this weekend]," senior sophomore Braden Dissinger sible to run much faster than Lady Trojans included ju- a time of 8:11.21. with a height of 16-0. pitcher Justin Bell said. “It said. “We graduated several I expected.” nior Elise Knapp and fresh- “We were really pleased “Everyone performed well was just a matter of putting key players from last year, York’s time also pleased man Hilary Pederson, who with [our time],” Brooks even though we didn’t have a the other team away when but this weekend definitely Coach Ted Bowers. placed fifth and eighth in the said. “Hubley really came top-three finish,” Laing said. we had the opportunity.” showed that the freshmen “It was a great perfor- 5,000. Freshman Andrea Els- through and put forward a “For this early in the season, In its second game on Fri- this year can step in and fill mance; [York] ran brilliant- man took fifth in the triple good effort in the third leg.” we [did] well as a team, even day, Taylor fell 8-6 to Bryan those roles.” ly,” Bowers said. “She was jump, while the 4x800 team Brooks, Leman, sopho- though we placed seventh.” Trojans Sports Lady Trojans softball hopes to regroup in 2007 (Home games in bold)

By Amy Watkins and play as teammates.” Advancements in tech- #22 Women's Contributor The Lady Trojans now nology have also helped the Pitching – B. Beckham, A. Hornbeck, Basketball have a more positive outlook. team. Coach Stephanie Smith J. Tomaszewski, J. Fankhauser (21-11, 10-6) With 10 players returning With most of the players from is using a training computer L, 46-41 Indiana Wesleyan from a productive off-sea- last year returning, the team program that allows play- Upcoming games: son, the Taylor softball team has a chance to build on the ers to watch footage of their Dakota State Wed. 5:45 p.m. hopes to fare better in 2007 framework from 2006. swings and work on making than it did in 2006. “We have a lot more talent changes in batting form. NAIA National Tourney The Lady Trojans ended on the team this year, and last “We can [compare] our Outfield – J. Henry, A. Ekman (listen on WBAT.com) last year with a disappoint- year we were a really young swings to some of the L. Shumaker, B. Beckham, Track ing 7-24 record, going 7-9 in team,” sophomore Lindsey girls who are in Division 1 J. Tomaszewski (Men's) the Mid-Central Conference. Arnold said. “We’re just hop- schools,” Arnold said. “We’re 7th of 12, NCCAA The difficulties began last ing to do a lot better than last looking at our improvement (Women's) year with eight straight losses year using our new talent and how we can continue to 2B – A. Ekman at the Sun West Tournament and the fact that we’ve had a improve for the season.” 8th of 12, NCCAA SS – L. Stone L. Stone in Orange, Calif. According season to play together.” Stone said the Lady Tro- Baseball to sophomore Lindsey Stone, So far the team has only jans have shown strengths in M Kraynak A. Hornbeck (5-3) however, the experience practiced indoors, since a number of areas. L, 9-6 Southeastern helped the team learn some weather has prevented out- “I think that our strengths 3B – L. Arnold 1B – J. Beadner L, 8-6 Bryan important lessons. door practices. According are definitely in our- de E. Yoder A. Richardson “We started off thinking to Stone, this has presented fense,” she said. “We have W, 5-4 Atlanta Christian that we weren’t very good, some unique challenges for a really strong pitching staff L. Lewellen J. Fankhauser W, 6-4 Toccoa Falls and that just kind of spiraled the Lady Trojans in training. this year, so I think that’s go- Upcoming games: into continuing not to do “It’s kind of hard because ing to help us a lot.” C – E. Yoder Friday-Saturday well because softball is such it’s not a game-like atmo- The Lady Trojans will begin at Alice Lloyd a mental game,” Stone said. sphere,” Stone said. “It’s not their season this weekend on L. Arnold Thursday “Whenever you get down, the same until you get out the road at the Union Tour- A. Hornbeck at IU Southeast you have to pick yourself up and play.” nament in Jackson, Tenn. Sports