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Opinions: Meadors responds to HE CHO student athiest TMay 4, 2007 ET a y l o r U n i v e r s i t y Since 1915 - Volume 94, No. 26 Juniors sweep Camp to erect $1 million Taylathon '07 lodge to honor Betsy Smith By Chrissie Thompson that the camp would name a spring 2008, will allow “She just was in her glory,” Associate Editor building after Betsy, but she Camp Mel Trotter to more Jeanie said. “She always saw no need for him to drive than double its number of had kids hanging all over Two summers ago, Betsy over five hours just to talk campers: Last year, 314 youth her, and she was just loving Smith found a perfect minis- about a new cabin, envision- attended the camp, and 416 on them all the time, and she try fit as a counselor at Camp ing the rustic cabins that hold more will come after the had great camp-type stories, Mel Trotter – so much that 12 campers. lodge’s completion. you know, about children the camp’s new $1 million “I am thinking, ‘Gosh, we “That’s 416 more kids that wetting the bed and various lodge will bear her name. have seen the cabins. They will be hearing the gospel for other things – goofy things.” Betsy, a senior who died are fine. No problem,’” she the first time,” he said. Even Betsy's post-gradu- in the April 26, 2006, van ac- said in an e-mail to a friend. In addition, the heated ation plans – she wanted to cident that took the lives of “Save Mel Trotter [Minis- lodge will allow the camp to work with youth from what three other Taylor students tries] some money, and begin year-round ministry. she called “central-city Mari- and a staff member, worked let’s e-mail.” The new facility will also in- on” for two years and then during the summer of 2005 at Jeanie told The Echo she crease the camp’s ability to go spread the gospel in South the southwestern Michigan was “blown away” to find accommodate church retreat Africa, where she had served camp serving core-city, at- out the camp had instead groups, expanding its ca- on a Lighthouse mission trip risk youth. After her death, decided to dedicate a $1 pacity from 124 visitors to – showed her devotion to the the camp, named after a mis- million Betsy Smith Lodge, over 200. camp’s mission, Jeanie said, sion founder and evangelist with large gathering areas These new ministry op- so she knows Smith would who was saved from a life of and room to sleep 76. She portunities are “part of rejoice in the ministry op- alcoholism around the turn said she only began fully to what [Betsy] was about,” portunities the new lodge of the 20th century, wanted understand recently why the Hazen said. will afford. to dedicate a new building in camp administration wanted “One of the things Betsy “She would be squealing her honor. the lodge to bear Betsy's had was a desire for the kids for joy. She would say, Jeanie Smith, Betsy’s name. that we worked with, to be ‘I’m all about it,’” Jeanie mother, said the Smiths were “Betsy just embodied the able to share Christ with said. “That’s where her not emotionally ready for call to minister to the poor them more … just to be found heart was – in spreading the dedication last summer, and downtrodden and hurt- faithful,” he said. the gospel … so the camp planned a 2007 ing, and she was the per- Jeanie agreed, saying Bet- “Everywhere she went, it ceremony. sonification of the counsel- sy's desire to share the gospel was clear that she wanted When Camp Mel Trotter ors that come there with the with the at-risk youth that at- to deal with people who Photo by Timmy Huynh Director Josh Hazen con- same call on their lives,” tend the camp led her there, were needy and were poor Ryan Anderson leaps on his bike to race for the junior men's tacted the Smiths this Janu- Jeanie said. “She embodies despite being on call “24/7” and downtrodden and just team, who captured the victory from the sophomore men by half ary about visiting them to the spirit of the camp.” and the low pay – so low the tell them how much Jesus of a lap at Taylathon last Saturday. The junior women's team discuss the memorial build- Hazen said the new build- camp administration feels loves them, regardless of took first place in the female competition. ing, Jeanie told The Echo the ing, which the camp hopes the counselors almost serve their circumstances.” family was “totally honored” to complete by winter or as summer missionaries. Tomasik wins University of Evansville business competition

By Megan Baird things for me, put me in a fordable for commercial use. Editor-in-Chief lot of situations that have “He’s got a great business worked out. It’s just really plan, he knows how to pres- Taylor students would kind of a blessing.” ent, and he has something probably do a variety He began researching that actually has potential to of challenging, difficult nanotubes after high school revolutionize the composite or frightening things to graduation and thought building material market,” earn $10,000. he could make them. After Mick Bates, director of the Sophomore Troy Tomasik brainstorming production Center for Research and In- decided to produce single- techniques, Tomasik cre- novation’s Innovative Enter- walled carbon nanotubes, a ated a business plan, which prises Program, said. specialized type of carbon he then entered in Taylor’s Tomasik is reinvesting the fiber used in golf clubs, Business Plan Competition money he won in Evans- tennis rackets and other his freshman year. ville and at other competi- similar items. The $4,000 he won in this tions to further his nanotube Tomasik, a chemistry and competition bought parts research. business double major, com- to create a reactor, which he “It was just really exciting peted in the April 20 Uni- made last summer before [to win],” he said. “I’m just versity of Evansville New first producing nanotubes really grateful for all the Venture Creation Competi- this past winter. help I could receive here at tion, claiming first prize and “Every step you take you Taylor, working with [Bates] also winning a year’s rent at kind of see the next point, and everyone to actually Incubation Point, a business and it’s kind of motivating making this whole process incubator in Evansville, Ind. to make sure you can recog- more of a reality.” Photo courtesy of Michael Bates The idea to produce car- nize the next step,” Tomasik In the future, Tomasik Professor Mick Bates stands with sophomore Troy Tomasik, winner of the University of Evansville New bon nanotubes developed said, “because if you’re just hopes to make Tiergan Tech- Venture Creation Competition, as he is interviewed by Randy Moore, news anchor of WTVW. during Tomasik’s high out there not doing anything nologies more marketable so school career, when he first … you’re not going to have a it can sell products within sik said. “We’ll see where he sees an unmet need and is Taylor’s 2007 Business heard about nanotubes. goal to shoot towards.” the next year. He also wants takes us.” bringing a solution to it,” Plan Competition is taking “It’s really crazy to see With the creation of the to hire Taylor students to as- Bates encouraged all stu- Bates said. “You see that place Thursday with a first where it’s gone,” Tomasik nanotubes came Tomasik’s sist him with research. dents interested in entre- there’s an unmet need out place prize of $7,000. Those said. “ ... It’s really kind of establishment of Tiergan “It’s really up to God preneurial work to follow there, come talk with me, interested in seeing the final- cool to see how God has Technologies, whose goal is whether this will actually these aspirations. and we’ll explore it and see ists’ entries are encouraged enabled a lot of these to make nanotubes more af- go forward or not,” Toma- “He [Tomasik] kind of where we can go.” to attend. Residents establish new 'Bergwalliday' dorm tradition

By Steve Conn sary of groundskeeper Evan greeted outside the dorm purple sashes of royalty. Hall Contributor Bergwall's discovery of a ful- with freshly baked cookies directors Adam and Amy ly furnished, air-conditioned and the debut performance Hanna were crowned king If you’re anything like dorm in the forests behind of the Bergwall Band, which and queen, while their eight- me, you’ve spent your en- the Hodson Dining Com- consisted of the musical tal- month-old son Wyatt was tire Taylor career looking mons. ent of First Berg, including crowned prince. for something that truly en- An honest source revealed freshman Brent Fannin, who Thursday's activities in- capsulates your experience the holiday actually started rocked out lead vocals in cluded a parade, a cookout, in a single word. For the because Bergwall residents the style of Ed Robertson. IFC’s Bergwall Wheel of proud residents of Bergwall thought they should have a Freshman Master of Fortune and another concert Hall, that experience was new dorm tradition. You de- Ceremonies Tom Elapum- by the Bergwall Band, who yesterday's Bergwalliday. cide what to believe. kal announced the official performed a rendition of the Most of you have probably The festivities began at Bergwalliday Court. Senior Bergwalliday theme, "Com- been wondering all year why 10 p.m. Wednesday when Chris Hoskins, sophomore fort Eagle." Photo by Timmy Huynh Bergwall declared its own freshman Ben Blake pulled Caleb Kossian, junior Em- “We’re off to a good Sophomores Jimmy Glasheen and Jessica Brooks spin the SAC holiday. The official story of- the fire alarm to initiate a ily Nofziger and sophomore start,” freshman Andrew Wheel of Fortune outside of Bergwall Hall at "Bergwalliday." fered by the residence hall's (scheduled) fire drill. The Christen Holmes were pre- Lehr said. "Bergwalliday is staff is May 3 is the anniver- confused Bergwallers were sented with the coveted here to stay.” News News May 4, 2007 Page 2

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Photo by Ellen Koch d Photo by Timmy Huynh a. Freshman Andy Buckwal- ter hops off his bike during Photo by Timmy Huynh Saturday's Taylathon bike race. b. Professor Phil Collins cuts off Pastor Randy Gruendyke in the faculty tricycle race. c. Sophomore Alex Esclamado hands off the bike to teammate Aaron Hoesli. d. Junior Ryan Anderson shoots off to an early lead during the start of the men's bike race. e. Sophomore Ben Goller gets fellow rider Aaron Hoesli ready for the men's race. f. Senior Ashley Donnell gives teammate Jane Johnston a push in the transition zone. g. Freshman Karin Case takes a spill during Saturday's race. h. Senior Brandon House trips over his bike after a miscalculated transition. i. Sophomore David Foley rides past the Rice Bell Tower during warm-ups.

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Gretchen Hoffman connected from these issues. sophomore In this sense, social justice week has been refreshing to Day 1: It’s 2 p.m. on Mon- me emotionally and spiritual- day, and building is set to ly, because I’ve felt that there commence in an hour. There was a greater purpose and a is not enough cardboard to go more worthy focus at the end around. We hop into a small of each day. pickup en route to the card- I would like to come out of board factory. this week with a greater focus As we politely ask the to put action into compassion man in the dark sunglasses and to begin by loving those for some cardboard for our closest to me. social experiment, I grow in- creasingly nervous asking Sam Edgin for handouts. He inquires as Sophomore to how much we want, and we respond how ever much, Day 4: My fingers are hesi- or as little, as he is willing tant. What is the best way to to give. put the experience of this past “OK,” he says, “I’ll give week into words? you two sheets.” Each phrase I tap out on We smile enthusiastically. these plastic keys seems to fall “I’m kidding!” he cries out. short of representing what I “How many do you need? feel. I see the type waver, and 10? 20? 40?” I can't help but think how in- We drive around back, and sufficient my single testimo- he loads us up. After a stop at ny is in light of the small yet Kmart and Family Dollar, we incredible community that is are full to capacity. about to end its short life on As we dive through the this campus. dumpsters and load up the With the razing of our card- truck, I can’t help but wonder board homes, we, the partici- if it’s this easy for those peo- Photo by Ellen Koch pants in Taylor’s first Social ple building actual homes out Students participating in Social Justice Week's cardboard community gather early in the morning to pray in small groups. Justice Week, shall emerge of make-shift items to acquire to do our best to stand tall their materials, although I’m ern Uganda, who walk two to experience the reality of The song told the story of No, I meant that there’s a and echo the cries of the op- sure it is not. miles, fearing death or rape the situation. I will try to a victim of abuse and neglect sort of freedom in this. A free- pressed, the weak, the father- Crawling in a dumpster is at the hands of the LRA be like those who have no who repeated, “I get used to dom to sit and reflect with- less and the hurting. life for so many people. For [Lord’s Resistance Army], choice. Even if I’m sleeping it,“a man who dared not even out constant distraction. A I walked through the shan- me, it was a fun afternoon carrying 20-pound jugs just in a puddle of misery, I will hope for a better life, because freedom to meet and connect tytown today. At the begin- activity. This is the first indi- for fresh water. Every day. not leave my home, trying to he couldn’t see how it might with others in the commu- ning of SJW I promised my- cator that I will never under- People have been displaced convince myself that it is my ever happen. nity. A freedom from social self that I would observe – stand how these people live. for 21 years without the only home. Later that evening, Lang- constraint and expectation. that I would take on the eyes, Day 2 (part 1): It’s hot out- promise of returning to life as And then the rains do not don [King], who works with A freedom to run after God ears and silent mouth of side, and, even though I’ve usual. Takes a little bit of the come. The storm passes over. Emmaus and also with fe- with all that I have in me. a learner. been awake since 7 a.m., I am fun away, doesn’t it? I have no chance to prove male prostitutes, was asked My bare feet navigated the full of energy. I’m still feel- Day 2 (part 2): The storm is my determination, and I find what drew him back to the Abbey Kadera mazes of anchored twine, ing pretty clean, and I slept approaching, and I’ve become myself disappointed and re- streets night after night. He Sophomore structured cardboard and spi- all right. obsessed with the project of lieved all at once. said that he couldn’t bear for der-like tarps as my eyes took I head off to cruise around rain-proofing my home. The fact that I have a choice those women to face so much Day 3: Participating in the short breaks from guiding on my longboard for a while. A storm like they’re predict- is a blessing. This is not about pain alone. community has served as a those fumbling feet to drink A precarious trip down Dev- ing could demolish our little experiencing life as a home- He knew that he couldn’t forced reminder … [of] bigger in the character of our make- il’s Backbone has left me hot, jungle of cardboard shanties less, displaced or impov- do much for them, nothing things than the next project I shift community. A girl to my sweaty and missing a few and tents. We work together erished person; it’s about that would take the pain away have to complete. While so- right sits with her arm draped patches of skin on the under- to rebuild, reinforce and cov- realizing that we will never or fix their problems, but just cial justice issues frequently over a guitar. side of my foot. er our homes. Some have al- understand. We cannot. being there meant that they pass through my mind on any Will she play? I return, dejected, to Berg- ready abandoned hope. But we can do something were not alone. given day, taking a nightly Her serenade will be only wall to clean out my wounds. I build a fourth wall and about it. We have been blessed “These are not problems to pilgrimage to “shanty town“ part of the orchestra that is Sitting in the air-conditioned start tying the house down. so that we might bless others. be fixed, but people to love,” has forced me not to merely the sounds of shantytown. lobby with wet paper tow- Realizing this won’t be And that is what this week he said. let the thoughts pass. Laughing, the low mumble els, all I can think about is enough, we buy another is about. When we reduce people Many of the organizers of of voices, the ripping of duct a shower. tarp and bolts. We buy bolts to one feature, one aspect of this week have really stressed tape, the crinkling of tarp and I resiliently deny myself, and a tarp. We buy more Jenna Hanchey who they are, we miss a well that this is not intended to the growl of the breeze are feeling pretty proud of my supplies. Another choice, Senior of beauty. make us know what it feels the other instruments. They determination, until I am hit another blessing. This is what it is to truly like to be homeless; howev- blend together and form our with a humbling thought: I am growing more and Day 2: The people from live: to love God so much er, it has caused me to think unique symphony. Once again, I have a choice. more aware of my deci- Emmaus Ministries were here that we cannot bear to see about this a lot. The box that shelters the It’s fun to not shower for a sions as time goes on and I last night. They sang “songs those created in his image, I commented to a friend girl with the guitar is em- few days with the promise of make another. As the first from the streets,” and one in those he loves, suffer alone. how ironic it was that on the blazoned with graffiti remi- return to normal life. raindrops begin to fall, I particular stuck with me. It God, break down our boxes night that I slept with less niscent of the 1960s. I love it. I also consider how I resolutely scrawl, “I will go was inspired by one of their of thought, where we confine covering and woke up be- The cardboard messages became dirty, bloody and down with this ship” on the guys (a male prostitute) who our ideas of life to getting a cause I was so cold, I remem- cry out for peace, for hope, sweaty in the first place newest wall. told them, over and over, “I job, living comfortably and ber feeling more gratitude to- for justice. – by choosing to have fun. No matter what happens, don’t like doing this. You just giving what we have left. ward God for all that he has A larger shack proclaims I remember the women in I will not abandon my home do what you have to do. I get Break us also of our miscon- given me, down to rice and that its inhabitants love “In- displaced camps in North- for a real building. I will try used to it.” ceptions of what we need beans and a little blanket. It’s juSTACHEs” with cartoon Give us a desire to live sim- almost as if having less made drawings of mustachioed ply, Lord, that we may give me realize how much I have men. Letters declaring, more. Simple in possessions. and be more grateful for it. “We spoon for justice (and Simple in commitments of I have really struggled warmth)” dance across the time. Remove everything this year at Taylor with find- side of another; on every other that blocks each of us from ing purpose each day. I know box there is a peace sign. Tay- you, Lord. that I am supposed to keep lor’s shantytown is a work of Last night, someone asked in mind that college is a art fashioned by many hands me how I was doing, and time of preparation for what- out of piles of trash. while explaining I said, “It’s ever ministry I’m called to, I sit outside my shack next just nice to come home to a but I have often felt incred- to a sign that thoughtfully cardboard box.“ The truth of ibly frustrated as I go through notes, “Jesus was homeless.” the statement did not hit me each day wondering what How true. until after it had been said. significance my studies have I’ve slept jammed into a Not that homelessness is in comparison to the world cardboard shack with five an enjoyable state – that is not at large and issues such as other guys, sometimes freez- what I meant at all. This expe- social justice. ing, usually sore, and God is rience is not truly meant to be I’m often saddened, won- so near. equivalent to homelessness, dering what impact I’m mak- My clothes are filthy, and I but simply to stimulate our ing by studying material that am beginning to smell a little minds to think on it. can seem so incredibly dis- like rotten cabbage, but the love of Jesus is making every- thing brilliant. We are here, temporarily impoverished, not because we want to experience what it is like to live like our hurt- ing brothers and sisters – that we cannot do – but because we know that Jesus loves the downtrodden and the op- pressed madly, and we want to be a little closer so we can live and love like that as well. Features May 4, 2007 Page 4 'Museum'A&E finds new life on DVD & Blu-Ray By Josh Porter a pro. A&E Editor The other thing that sets apart “Museum” from typi- I was certain that “Night cal family fare is its strong, at the Museum” would be positive message. Although a cheap knock-off of Robin most family films have a Williams’ “Jumanji.” moral lesson, many of these I stand corrected. “life lessons” are overused “Night at the Museum” and underemphasized. “The centers on Larry Daley (Ben Polar Express” was visually Stiller), a newly recruited dazzling, but its “believe in night security guard at the yourself” message was ut- Museum of Natural History terly meaningless. in New York. During his first In “Night at the Museum,” shift on the job, he discovers Larry is tempted to quit be- that the museum’s exhibits, cause of the tumult and con- including a tiny Roman army, fusion of his new job. Larry a display of life-size cavemen has always had trouble fin- and a T-Rex skeleton, come to ishing what he’s started, and life at night. under the advice of Teddy This is a kid-friendly family Roosevelt, he decides to fi- film, which normally means nally see something through producers put little emphasis to the end. on quality. Kids are pleased His actions teach a valuable with almost anything, which lesson: Perseverance is the is why the makers of “The path to greatness. This moral Santa Clause 3: The Escape Photo courtesy of rottentomatoes.com fiber is an integral part of the Clause” are now over $100 "Night at the Museum" was released Dec. 22 and grossed a total of $571 million in theaters. It was released on DVD and Blu-Ray Disc on story, but not annoyingly so. million richer. April 24. The film received a PG rating for mild action, language and brief rude humor. Most kids will love “Night But “Night at the Museum” at the Museum,” but it also has a level of polish and cha- Vin Diesel in “The Pacifier.” got great comedy chemistry this character. Rooney, who plays a cranky has plenty of impressive risma many family films lack. While Ben Stiller is adequate with Stiller. Wilson may be Ricky Gervais (who many old man named Gus, one of special effects and fantastic The concept isn’t incredibly in his role, the film goes the one hundredth of Stiller’s know as the boss from the the former museum night humor to entertain older au- original, but at least the film- extra mile with its support- size, but both actors still U.K. version of “The Of- guards. His scenes are few, diences. The film stands out makers take the movie in an ing cast. make their scenes believable. fice”) is also hilarious as Dr. but when he’s on screen, he’s with a unique and strong original direction. Owen Wilson reprises his Robin Williams also shines McPhee, the uptight muse- absolutely hysterical. He’s moral message and a great A PG-rated adventure film laid-back cowboy character as the living version of a wax um curator who can’t finish got great material, with one- supporting cast. It is now usually relies almost solely from “Shanghai Noon,” only replica of Teddy Roosevelt; his sentences. liners like, “Step back, Butter- available on DVD and Blu- on the talent of the main ac- this time he’s the size of a even those who are sick of But the funniest per- scotch!” and “He looks like a Ray Disc. tor, like Will Ferrell in “Elf” or pocketknife. As usual, he’s Williams' antics will enjoy formance goes to Mickey weirdie,” that he delivers like Movie Rating: 8 out of 10 'Idol' sets the pace for global change Confessions of a

By Josh Porter lackluster jazz fan A&E Editor By Megan Baird The ensemble played one More votes were cast dur- Editor-in-Chief more piece of music before ing “American Idol’s” final the nine-member Jazz episode last season than for I’ll admit it: Since I am not Combo, directed by Jeff the president of the United a jazz fan, going to the Jazz Anderson, took the stage to States in 2004. Ensemble & Combo concert perform three songs. It’s a statistic that many of on Tuesday was not my first These pieces were mellow- us are sick of hearing, but choice of activity. er – but no less entertaining it’s the perfect example of But the concert pleasantly – than the Jazz Ensemble’s the cultural shift America is surprised me. songs, and included “Stolen experiencing. A future pop The 18-member Jazz Moments” by Oliver Nelson star apparently holds more Ensemble opened the eve- and “Tenor Madness” by interest than the command- ning with a rousing rendition Sonny Rollins. er in chief of our country. of “Rompin’ at the Reno” by They also played “Song for America is more entertain- Benny Carter. I found my foot My Father,” a reminiscent, ment-oriented than ever, and tapping along to the beat as engaging composition by the entertainment industry the sound filled the intimate Horace Silver. knows it. Butz-Carruth Recital Hall. The Jazz Ensemble then “American Idol” is cur- “Katy-Do,” also by Benny closed the show with three rently in its sixth season Carter, followed, featur- more compositions, the first and shows no sign of los- ing sophomore trumpeter a Latin-flavored “On Green ing steam. “Idol” went from Jasman Rolle and sopho- Dolphin Street,” arranged by 9.9 million viewers during more Megan Sauder, alto Frank Mantooth. its first season premiere to sax, playing sultry solos on “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” 36.4 million viewers during Photo courtesy of usera.imagecave.com this slower, smoky song. This arranged by Mike Carubia, season five’s finale and is "American Idol" judges Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul each traveled to different pov- created a 1940s-feel, with the followed. Sophomore currently the most-watched erty-stricken areas of the U.S. and Africa to spread awareness for the "Idol Gives Back" event. notes producing a nostalgic Matthew Hurst, employing show in America. mental image of a haze-filled a variety of appealing facial Needless to say, “American The next night the main with Dion – an amazing tech- Clearly “American Idol” jazz club. expressions, performed the Idol” has become a power- “Idol Gives Back” event took nical feat, although some- has great power. Not only Director Al Harrison vocal solo, adding another ful force in American enter- place. This normally would what extravagant and con- is it watched by millions introduced the next piece, level of entertainment to an tainment, partly because of have been a half-hour show fusing to those who thought of people, it offers them a “Chicken Scratch” by Kris already enjoyable tune. its incredible star-producing to announce the voting Elvis had left the building. chance to participate in its Berg, as a “pretty good, The concert closed power and partly due to the results of the previous night, Some may look at a spec- outcome. Why not extend rompin’ kind of a funk tune.” with Sammy Nestico’s infamy of its three judges, but this two-hour event was tacle like this, and even the that participation into char- After hearing it, I agreed “Marguerite,” a piece that particularly Simon Cowell, instead packed with musi- event in general, as a gim- ity donations? It’s not cheap with his description. The combined Latin and swing. famous for his merciless cri- cal numbers and celebrity mick to nab more viewers. marketing, it’s just a great ensemble seemed comfort- Although jazz still isn’t my tiques of performers. appearances. Many people opportunity to aid the poor able with the piece, having first choice of music, I have So what are the show’s During the still see televi- (and put a temporary stop to fun with the rollicking beat certainly gained some appre- producers going to do with event, doz- Shows like sion as a mor- Simon’s verbal thrashings). and rocking rhythms. ciation for it after attending all this power and money? ens of celebri- "American Idol" ally bankrupt On this Tuesday’s show, The next song’s title, “Blue this concert. On March 8, show host ties, includ- obviously have medium that Ryan Seacrest proudly Moon” by Richard Rodgers, The ensemble and combo Ryan Seacrest announced an ing Ben Stiller, tremendous is incapable of announced that the “Idol immediately made me think played well enough to initiative called “Idol Gives Teri Hatcher, impact. Imagine selfless action. Gives Back” initiative had of its appearance in “Grease,” impress even a lackluster Back.” The aim of this event Hugh Laurie if more televi- But the fact is, raised around $70 million for since this song is featured jazz fan – no small feat. was to use the enormous and Gwyneth sion shows the “American charity so far. on that wonderful paragon The next Taylor musical popularity of “American Paltrow, encour- and celebrities Idol” produc- After the announcement, of American culture. But event is tonight and tomor- Idol” to raise money for aged viewers to exercised their ers didn’t have President Bush and the First the Jazz Ensemble quickly row’s Opera Theater Scenes people living in poverty in call or log onto influence. to plan a char- Lady offered their gratitude erased this initial impression at 8 p.m. in the Butz-Carruth Africa and the United States. www.idolaid. ity event if they for the tremendous gener- with their unique version, Recital Hall. The $5 tickets “American Idol” teamed up com to pledge a wanted to boost ousity displayed by “Idol” which featured senior vocal are currently available in the with the Charity Projects donation to CPEF. ratings, not to mention the fans and viewers. soloist Megan VanDam. TU music office. Entertainment Fund for the Over a dozen musicians show already has more view- Skeptics may conclude that event, which took place April performed, including Earth, ers than any other program the main motivation behind 24 and 25 on FOX. Wind and Fire, Il Divo, on television. “Idol Gives Back” was to Wolfy In Concert! The first night was like Carrie Underwood, Jack To quote a line from the boost ratings. Even if this is most other “Idol” shows. Black, Kelly Clarkson, Josh first “Spider-man” movie, so, what they have done is Each of the top six contes- Groban and Annie Lennox. “With great power comes still incredible. @ the Student Union tants performed a song and In what is most certainly a great responsibility.” This Shows like “American Idol” Friday, May 4 audiences voted for their first for broadcast television, sage advice to Peter Parker obviously have tremendous 8:15 p.m. favorite performer after the Celine Dion actually sang a is what made him into the impact. Imagine if more tele- show. But this time every duet with Elvis Presley. With heroic Spider-man we all vision shows and celebrities only $3 vote cast (up to 50 million) the aid of computers, The know and love, and it’s now exercised their influence. meant a 10-cent donation to King’s image was taken from shifting “American Idol” Those who still want to give Discounts at The Jumping Bean! the CPEF from show sponsor a recorded performance and from a reality show into a to CPEF can do so at www. Plus, see Wolfy perform! News Corp. superimposed onto the stage cultural phenomenon. idolaid.com. A&E May 4, 2007 Page 5 OKant'spini categoricalo imperativens versus Frank's poor stewardship would be like if everyone neglect and can potentially about littering and waste question evaporates once CI to environmental purity.” Evi- acted the way you’re about express an unsavory indiffer- management. This type of is applied, a more appropri- dential support, along with to act.” Kant admonishes us ence to anything other than world is unappealing to me, ate question would be “What an alternative method for to multiply our conduct uni- one's own self. and I assume it would be to am I helping?” trash disposal, would make versally when examining its Additionally, I believe the most as well. “The grass and trees . . . aren’t this statement more palpable moral merit. logic driving this notion is “If you challenged me about real ‘environment.’ They’ve been and defendable. I will now reference some faulty. Though disease and littering in a Wal-Mart park- artificially planted to create a “If you see people littering in of Frank’s assertions, to do injury allegedly give a phy- ing lot, I’d challenge you to look certain aesthetic.” Precisely a parking lot, think how much By Marc Belcastro Opinions Editor his position as much justice sician’s work meaning, this around and get some perspec- what constitutes a “real en- damage they’re actually caus- as possible, and then I will should not motivate us to in- tive. Where exactly is ‘God’s vironment,” and what does ing before you condemn them The purpose of this ar- address them accordingly. flict more disease and injury creation’ in this picture?” “artificially planted” mean, for being poor stewards.” First, ticle is to apply Immanuel “Litter and disorder give on healthy people. This argument is insuffi- and why should these defini- I believe the application of CI Kant’s “Categorical Impera- these jobs [such as Taylor’s “My point about keeping our cient for three reasons: tions be assimilated into our diffuses this point. tive” to Alex Frank’s argu- janitorial staff] meaning.” Per- spaces beautiful is that beauty is (1) There are other con- conception of stewardship? Second, when the object of ment for being a poor stew- haps Frank should inquire of subjective.” This is a serious siderations (e.g., respect for “Would you object to a side- one’s consideration is stew- ard, which he discussed in Taylor’s staff to ensure this is assertion, for what it claims property or exhibiting a vir- walk across the lawn?” Build- ardship of the environment, his article from the previous indeed the case. is not self-evident and quite tuous example) besides lit- ing and establishing struc- a long-term perspective is week. When it is applied in Concerning litter and dis- likely to be disputed. tering in this situation. tures that are human-made more suitable than a short- this fashion, I believe Frank’s order (which are ambiguous Frank’s idea must be fur- (2) A better, more holistic does not necessarily imply term one. Therefore, judging arguments dissolve. terms), there is a vast differ- nished with support before perspective would account poor stewardship. To assume the situation in terms of the The following functions ence between (what I might it is accepted as truth or re- for one’s general environ- this is to invite an array of in- immediacy of observable ef- as the embodiment of the call) incidental disorder and garded as a viable argument ment, not solely those aspects tractable problems, such as fects is misguided. German philosopher’s Cat- intentional disorder. for his view. of one’s environment we of- concluding that the construc- CI criticizes the types of egorial Imperative (CI): “Act The former is acceptable “The idea that picking up ten refer to as the “natural” tion of churches, homes, hos- rationales used to justify be- only according to that maxim because it entails the type of trash saves the environment is environment. pitals, schools and the like is havior that only accounts for whereby you can at the same disorder that accumulates ludicrous.” Are there any fac- (3) It suffers irremediably poor stewardship. the individual. If we accept time will that it should be- naturally, through no willful tual reinforcements for this when held against the stan- “Throwing away my trash Kant’s CI as a satisfactory come a universal law.” inattention to the proper dis- claim? And what happens dard of CI. means it will get shipped to a guide in this case, I believe A paraphrase of this quo- carding of one’s disorder. when CI is applied to it? The “If I’m walking the lawn . . . dump somewhere, and I think we Frank’s arguments must ei- tation might sound like this: The latter is unjustified be- result is a world in which and I litter, what am I hurting?” can all agree that trash dumps ther be significantly revised “Imagine what the world cause it suggests intentional its inhabitants are negligent Aside from the fact that this are the most heinous offenders or ultimately rejected. Investigating how to appropriately talk when talking about people

By Marc Belcastro It is not uncommon for expresses her attraction to of a woman. Taking into ac- With that idea in mind, Is it unbecoming or inappro- Opinions Editor men to comment on the men who are intelligent and count issues of lust, immo- I would like to ask the fol- priate for men and women specific physical features of excellent listeners. rality and objectification, the lowing question: When done to have specific types (of the I am curious whether women they find most ap- And, conversely, conversa- fact that some women find tastefully and in the appro- opposite sex) to whom they there is something intrinsi- pealing, nor is it atypical for tions about a person’s physi- these comments inappropri- priate context, is it wrong (in are especially attracted? cally wrong or definitively women to do the same con- cal qualities receive less than ate is unsurprising. some fashion or another) to Some men are attracted less respectable with re- cerning men. These types of favorable attention. Imagine Consider, for a second, the talk about a person’s physi- to “this” or “that” physical garding a person’s physical conversations also involve an instance in which a man idea that a person’s physi- cal qualities in the same way quality of a women’s body, qualities and non-physi- those non-physical features expresses his attraction to a cal and non-physical quali- one might talk about one’s and some women are attract- cal qualities in relatively one (whether man or wom- woman with nice breasts or ties both contribute to the non-physical qualities? ed to “this” or “that” physical (or exactly) the same way. an) considers attractive. athletic legs. identity of the person. (It is I was prompted to ask this quality of a man’s body. The By “physical qualities” I It is my impression that I understand that men are arguable whether one’s non- question by a previous ques- same can be said of men and mean such things as one’s people generally esteem usually thought to be more physical qualities contribute tion about which I have been women’s non-physical quali- eyes, shoulders and the like. more highly the conversa- visually stimulated than more significantly, quantita- curious for awhile. ties. And from there, specific By “non-physical quali- tions whose content revolves women, which explains why tively or qualitatively than The initial question con- types to which people are ties” I mean such things around a person’s non-phys- some women may disdain one’s physical qualities, but cerns whether it is (or should especially attracted may be as one’s sense of humor, ical qualities. Imagine an when a man comments on that dispute resides outside be) acceptable to have developed. Should this sort personality and so forth. instance in which a woman a particular physical quality the scope of this article.) “types.” Phrased differently: of thing be condemned? letters to the editor What sharpens Christians? By Ryan Duncan should turn out right. Christ and become distracted The thoughts of a theist But the truth is, our faith by everyday life. Like most at Taylor, I had a is a journey with both rocky No matter where we go, By Ed Meadors How can atheists be cer- not atheistic, at its core. Did chance to read Philip Fiscel- slopes and smooth trails. If whether it is easy or ardu- tain that evil doesn’t mani- Hitler not declare: “I shall la’s article in The Echo two we let ourselves become stag- ous, we must remember to As a professor of bibli- fest itself differently in dif- never come to terms with the weeks ago. In his response, nant in a safe environment, keep our eyes fixed on God cal studies at Taylor, I was ferent parts of the world? Christian lie ... Our epoch Fiscella implied that some we can quickly lose sight of and continue searching. pleased to see that The Echo This statement requires more will certainly see the end of Christians were uneducated, published Philip Fiscella’s rigorous substantiation. the disease of Christianity.” superstitious and intolerant. rationale for his personal Is western culture devoid Atheism thus has its prob- And I liked it. I do not The Echo adoption of atheism. I trust of superstition? Does ratio- lems, too. agree with what Philip Fis- Taylor University that Philip’s thoughts have nal empiricism adequately Mainly, though, for the cella wrote, for I believe in Megan Baird Chrissie Thompson been received respectfully by explain comprehensive real- sake of discussion, do believ- Jesus with all my heart and Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor the TU community and that ity? Is life in all its complex er’s inexcusable sins against know I will never be able to they have generated produc- dimensions really the result God — a ubiquitous phe- look upon creation and say, Mia Wales Lauren Hartshorn tive discussion. of the coincidental collision nomenon in Scripture — log- “There is no God.” Still, I’m News Editor Features Editor I offer these balancing ically disprove the existence glad he’s here, and I’m glad Marc Belcastro Josh Porter Opinions Editor thoughts with hopes that I am convinced of of God? he wrote that article. Allow A&E Editor they will further discus- the truth of God's Finally, Philip writes that me to explain. Andrew Neel Leslie Leak sion as we aspire to move existence. the Bible depicts God as High school was one of the Sports Editor Associate News Editor from generalities to ultimate “commanding genocide, the worst times of my life, but in Audrey English Timmy Huynh truth. In respect for Philip’s systematic rape of young all the turmoil I felt so close Advertising Manager Photographer opinions, I will allow him to of amino acids in outer space girls, the murder of their to God there were times I Lauren Birtles Ellen Koch speak for himself. several millions of years ago? fathers, mothers and broth- could almost hear his voice. Copy Editor Photographer He writes, “If you look Has science disproven the ers, slavery, war and a host Now as a freshman in col- at the statistics, atheists are supernatural? of other horrible injustices.” lege, I noticed God seeming Donna Downs Jonathan Schelander much more prevalent among Phillip then writes, “Peo- Interestingly, this is the same a little more distant. I finally Faculty Adviser Distribution Manager those who have attained ple of all creeds behave badly biblical argument theistic de- realized it was because I was higher education ... ” This sometimes ... I haven’t seen terminists use to argue that no longer being challenged comment, to be taken seri- any evidence that atheists God is the first cause of evil. by my environment. No one The mission of The Echo is to fairly and without bias represent the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus and ously, needs reinforcement are any worse than theists.” But does either argument was asking why homosexu- to be a vehicle of accurate and pertinent information to the stu- with specific reference to the While the first part of this accurately represent the ex- ality was a sin, or if God was dent body, faculty and staff. The Echo also aims to be a forum statistics referred to, those statement is indisputable — egetical and theological con- so loving, why did people that fosters healthy discussion about relevant issues, acting as who compiled them, their “All have sinned” (Romans texts of the passages they die? 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Offices are located in the Rupp Communication Arts complishments of theists in the center of our culture is happy to substantiate this when Satan lowers his bow? Building. each of the fields Philip cites. monotheism,” as Gore Vidal opinion in comprehensive What happens when he de- Pascale is not alone. championed in his Lowell detail via e-mail). cides to bide his time? All letters, questions or comments may be addressed to: Philip further writes, “Peo- Lecture at Harvard. I thank Philip for his trans- Soon the helmet of salva- ple in the poorer, less educat- And yet, counter to this parent, outspoken honesty. tion becomes stifling. The The Echo 236 W. Reade Ave. ed parts of the world are, in conception is the fact “that Personally, I am convinced breastplate of righteousness Upland, IN 46989-1001 general, more superstitious more than one hundred mil- of the truth of God’s existence grows heavy. And suddenly, (765) 998-5359 ... 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Once we find Jesus, the length and content. rest of the world’s cultures. zism was anti-Christian, if his Holy Spirit. search is over and everything Opinions Sports May 4, 2007 Page 6 Taylor races to success at MCC meet Beckford, Jones and York win titles; men's track takes third

By Anna Daniels ily moved to Upland from also ran in the 4x100 with Staff Writer Nassau, Bahamas, last year freshman Brad Wetherell. so he could major in biblical The team placed third in Senior Lolly York had one studies at Taylor. 42.82, which was the team’s first-place finish and came “I was just expecting to do best time of the season. close to winning two events my best. The camaraderie is Sophomore Chris Leman, at last weekend’s Mid-Cen- what I was really going out freshman Michael Pabody tral Conference Track and for,” he said, “and placing and Voss also earned third Field Championships at In- first was just a bonus on top place in the 800, 5,000 and diana Wesleyan University, of that.” 110, respectively. joining senior pole vaulter In other events, the men’s Junior Elise Knapp set a Mitch Jones and sophomore team had a smattering of sec- personal record and pro- triple jumper Mark Beckford ond-place finishes. Sopho- visionally qualified for the as the only MCC champions more Ian Brown placed sec- NAIA Outdoor Track and from Taylor. ond in the 100 with a time of Field Championships in the York took first in the 11.01, and Brown and fresh- 10,000 with a time of 39:20.31 10,000-meter run with a time man Dave Voss, sophomore for the Lady Trojans. of 36 minutes, 31.49 seconds Andy Marston and senior Knapp, who placed fifth on a day that saw the men’s Randal Dunbar took second in the event, said she did not team finish third of eight in the 4x400 relay in 3:22. expect to qualify for the na- teams and the women’s team According to Marston, the tional meet. finish sixth of nine. team was aiming for a time “I just wanted to place,” “I honestly did not expect of 3:20 to qualify for NAIA she said. “I was really excit- to finish first, but I was very nationals provisionally. ed at how the team reacted excited about the outcome,” Junior Drew Cowan took – that was my favorite part.” she said. “I worked hard to second in the discus throw Freshman Hilary Pederson run consistent splits for each with 152-8, and Marston placed ninth in the 10,000 and lap and was surprised to pull placed second in the 400 with set a personal record by fin- away from second place.” a time of 50.62 seconds. ishing in 40:31.40, 20 seconds But York lost a chance to Marston said his second- faster than her best time. be a double winner when a place was bittersweet in com- “When I was running, I competitor passed her near parison to the times turned wasn’t focused at all. That the end of the 5,000. York fin- in at last year's MCC meet. was a bad race for me,” she ished second in 18:00.20. The Trojans lost a fifth said. “I’d hoped to run bet- “I was disappointed – it chance at runner-up when ter, but I’m still happy.” was a frustrating race, to be Brown lost second place in Other top finishers for the honest,” she said. “My time the 200 by 0.01 second, fin- Lady Trojans included fresh- was slower than I wanted, ishing third in 22.36. man Andrea Elsman, who and it is never easy to get “I was very disappointed cleared 10 feet in the pole passed in the last 50 meters I was out-leaned at the end,” vault to take third and placed of the race.” Brown said, “but I just kept fourth in the triple jump with Jones cleared 16 feet in the my composure and focused a distance of 33-2. pole vault for the win, and on delivering in the 4x400, Sophomore Brianna Nys- Beckford took first in the tri- which I knew I had to do trom also placed fourth in ple jump with 41-11. well because I was filling in the high jump with a height “I thought [winning] was for guys who had been on of 5 feet. Photo by Timmy Huynh surprising, because I haven’t it all year. I did not want to Taylor hosts the National Senior Mitch Jones clears 16 feet to win the men's pole vault for Taylor Friday night at the Mid- jumped in 16 years,” Beck- waste the opportunity that Christian College Athletic Central Conference Track and Field Championships at Indiana Wesleyan University. Jones was ford said. they did not get.” Association Outdoor Cham- joined by sophomore triple jumper Mark Beckford and senior long-distance runner Lolly York as Beckford, 35, and his fam- Brown, Marston and Voss pionships this weekend. the only first-place finishers from Taylor. TU blows 9th-inning lead; loss ends season Trojans Sports (Home games in bold) By Ryan Schmucker ninth inning. Contributor The Trojans failed to pro- Track with Andrew Neel (Men) Sports Editor vide themselves any extra cushion in the top of the in- 3rd of 8, MCC Champ. ning, but were only one out 1st place: Jones (pole vault), Both Taylor and St. Fran- away from closing out the Beckford (triple jump) cis' baseball teams knew game in the bottom of the (Women) what was at stake when the ninth when the Cougars 6th of 9, MCC Champ. two teams met each other in scored two runs on a double, Thursday's MCC quarterfi- ending the game as well as 1st place: York (10,000-meter) nal game: Win or go home. the season in heartbreaking Upcoming events: Despite Taylor's best ef- fashion for Taylor. Friday-Saturday forts and a ninth-inning Tro- “I thank God for giving NCCAA Championships jans' lead, the Cougars ended me the opportunity to play TBA the contest with a 3-1 win. an incredible game at such Taylor (25-26) jumped out a great place as Taylor and Baseball to an early 1-0 lead in the blessing me with quality (25-26, 10-11) first inning, but the Cougars guys for teammates,” senior Photo by Timmy Huynh L, 9-6 Indiana Wesleyan (17-32) promptly responded Tad Litwiller said after his Senior Mike Bentley runs toward first base after successfully completing a bunt for the Trojans in W, 7-0 Indiana Wesleyan in the bottom of the inning to last game with the Trojans. Wednesday's first-round MCC Tournament game against IWU, which Taylor won 3-2. MCC Tourney tie the score at 1-1. Taylor began its run in The score seesawed back the MCC Tournament on Bentley got the start on the bottom of the ninth inning single by Litwiller. After a W, 3-2 (11) Indiana Wesleyan and forth throughout the Wednesday with a dramatic mound for the Trojans and trailing 2-1 when leadoff hit- scoreless 10th, the Trojans L, 6-5 Marian game and Taylor, led by match-up against rival Indi- pitched seven solid innings ter sophomore Matt Maple used the same formula to L, 8-7 St. Francis starting pitcher freshman ana Wesleyan that resulted before senior Chris Nycz got on base, stole second, ad- finish the game as Maple got (MCC quarterfinals) Ryan Boden, was clinging to in a 3-2 Trojans' victory in took over in the eighth. vanced to third on a ground- on base and was driven in by a 7-6 lead heading into the the 11th inning. Senior Mike The Trojans entered the out and scored on an RBI- Litwiller to win in the 11th. Season concluded Softball TU softball falls to IWU 7-4 in MCC Tourney (13-24, 8-8) L, 5-4 Huntington By Andrew Neel ment],” Coach Stephanie L, 6-5 Huntington Sports Editor Smith said. “Hopefully that W, 2-0 Goshen will translate into a greater W, 7-2 Goshen One unfortunate in- hunger next year to put our- MCC Tourney ning ended the Taylor soft- selves in a position to suc- W, 2-1 Indiana Wesleyan ball team's four-game run ceed earlier in the season.” L, 2-1 Marian through the Mid-Central Taylor scored three runs W, 3-2 Huntington Conference Tournament. in the first inning thanks Playing in a semi-final to a three-RBI double from L, 7-4 Indiana Wesleyan match-up against Indiana sophomore Lindsey Arnold. (MCC semifinals) Wesleyan yesterday, Taylor Sophomore pitcher Jill To- Season concluded (13-24) went into the third maszewski picked up the inning with a 3-0 advantage. loss for Taylor, and freshman Golf But the host Wildcats (28-12) pitcher Jessica Fankhauser 10th of 12, NAIA Region VIII scored six runs in the inning held the Wildcats to one run Championship and held on to the lead to ad- over the final four innings. vance to the MCC champion- “They had a great year, All-Region Team: ship game with a 7-4 win. and the prospect for the fu- 9th overall: Ryan Johnson “The team got a taste of ture looks bright,” Smith 78-74-72-224 what it is like to be one game said. “We're right on the cusp 10th overall: Matthew Hall Photo by Ellen Koch away from playing in the of breaking into the top three 74-77-75-226 Sophomore Jill Tomaszewski pitches for Taylor in Friday's 5-4 loss to Huntington. [NAIA Region VIII Tourna- teams in the conference.” Sports