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On this day in 1983, Pg. 2: Taylor divorce rates President Reagan signed Pg- 4: To trike or not to trike a bill establishing Martin Pg- 6: How shallow is Hal? Luther King day. Pg. 8: Thank you, Seniors THETAYLOR UNIVERSITY ECHOSTUDENT NEWS Volume LXXXIX, No. 10 Friday, November 2,2001 . Upland, Indiana New director ready to address ethnic issues BY WESLEY ENGLISH from resources offered in the Newson. She started off getting NEWS EDITOR staff and faculty. to know the staff and faculty over Walk up the TSO stairs in the "My goal is to follow the lead lunches, the phone and even at Student Union. Take two quick of the Holy Spirit in terms of how concerts. left turns and you'll be standing to build relationships with one The time also served to give in the eclectically decorated another, how to learn and accept Newson get a feel for the specif­ office of Taylor's new director of and appreciate the differences ic needs of Taylor. ethnic American student pro­ that exist between people," Therefore, she is still in the gramming, Leverne Newson. Newson said. process of designing her A three foot cactus sits on her Racism and misunderstanding approach to multicultural pro­ floor and cultural tapestries hang between races serves as a great gramming. on her wall. barrier to the fulfillment of the Newson plans, to break down Newson, who is quick to give a Great Commission given by the barriers of racism through word of encouragement or tell a Jesus to all Christians, Newson programming, which involves joke, has bold plans for Taylor. said. methods such as bringing ethnic "The institution has done some She went on to say her job is to speakers and artists on campus cutting edge things in the past help ease those tensions so the and facilitating dialogue on with educating blacks and Commission can be fulfilled. diversity through small group women," Newson said. "I really "The reason multiculturalism is discussion. would like to see that same kind important is that the Body of "As of now I don't have a mas­ of cutting edge movement in Christ reflects the world and if ter plan, but I know the Master," terms of an approach to multicul­ we're to really carry out the Newson said. tural education that can serve as a Great Commission we have to Already, she has led a discus­ LAVERNE NEWSON started her position as the new director of ethnic model for Christ and other learn to relate with and minister sion on "white privilege" in Dr. American student programming two weeks ago. Christian schools." to people who are different then Collins' Christian Education action. He attended the discus- showed us it was real to her," Newson plans on accomplish­ us." classes. sion on white privilege Mancinelli said. "She was gen- ing these goals through the guid­ Her first weeks here have been Christian Education major "She presented the material in a uine about it and about getting to ing of die Holy Spirit and help a time of introduction for Matt Mancinelli has seen her in way that made it real to us and know us." My Generation Night Men to fight the 'good fight' BY WESLEY ENGLISH Conference, desires to help men "Part of being men of God is NEWS EDITOR develop a more personal relation­ our ability to have fun with each For hundreds of men on Taylor ship with Jesus as they walk with other. I don't think that's empha­ campus, it's time to fight. God. sized enough in ministry around "How much do you really know "I would really like to see the campus," Corrente said. about yourself if you've never guys realize their need for getting The conference was promoted been in a fight?" Mike Corrente, involved in a ministry of some using the movie Fight Club as a director of Men's Ministries type," Corrente said. "There's a theme. They put on skits in asked. lot of focus on the internal side of chapel and mailed fliers with nail The fight Corrente is referring being a Christian. We really want crosses attached to them. to is the "good fight"' Paul talks them to be focused on the outside Men's Ministries will be hold- about in his letter to the because jng another Corinthians. A fight to achieve that's where Part of being men of God conference in the life and ministry that God has the rubber is/<> our/-»«»•- abilityahiliht tofn havehoi/o funfun the spnng for each man. meets with Corrente "This has everything to do with road." with each other. I don t hopes that living the life God has for you - The confer­ think that's emphasized the men who because there is no greater way to ence will . • • • , attend the fall live," Corrente said. continue enough in ministry conference On Saturday Nov. 3, hundreds through the around campus. will be so of Taylor men will gather in the night and -Mike Corrente impacted that Rediger Auditorium at 6:30 pjn. until Sunday they recruit a to spend a night together chasing morning at 11:00 a.m., which large number for the spring con after God's will for their lives. happens to be the International ference. "We hope that this year's Men's Day of Prayer for the persecuted Men wishing to go to Men's Conference will challenge and Church. The men will be holding Conference can still sign up in inspire [men] to desire the more a church service for the the DC. They can also sign up by abundant life Christ promised in Persecuted church from 9:00 e-mailing Corrente meal card John 10:10," Corrente said. a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The service is numbers to mike_corrente@tay- "There is nothing like the work open to the entire campus. loru.edu or by calling him at Photo by Mike Schueler of God." The conference this year will 84516 with meal card numbers. PHIL AND LIZ BOLTZ ENTERTAIN THE CROWD at the newly The focus of this Men's have more of a retreat feel than Those who don't get a renamed "My Generation Night." The Boltzs were part of a skit spoof­ Conference is on the practical usual. The men will play games chance to sign up are still wel­ ing the Saturday Night Live segment. Weekend Update. Phil started out by singing his father's song "Thank You," but soon stopped, segue- side of Christianity. and have midnight snacks along come to show up for the confer­ ing into "REMember", in the style of Michael Stipe. The night was filled The Men's Ministry cabinet with the prayer, praise and mes­ ence, which is free to Taylor stu­ with other SNL skits and music from the recent generation. which is putting on Men's sages. dents. MnvKMBER 2, 2001 ' THE ECHO 2 NEWS Taliban and Osama bin Laden's Muslim nation to commit troops American military advisers on States was resuming the strikes al-Qaida network, he said, use Associated Press: to U.S.-led coalition. The the ground in opposition territory on Kabul. The last attack on the these caves as secure locations Turkish government announced War on Terrorism appeared to be directing the fire, capital occurred Sunday morning for personnel, ammunition and it would send a 90-member spe Update said opposition official Saeed and was apparently aimed at equipment. cial forces unit to train the troops Hussain Anwari, on the front in Taliban targets to the north and He said a large secondary of the northern alliance. Gulbahar. east of the city. explosion shown in a video clip American warplanes raided In Washington, Secretary of Three loud explosions, which Earlier Thursday, American "seems to indicate we may have Kabul on Thursday for the first Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld appeared to be in the capital's planes carried out airstrikes hit ammunition or fuel in that time in four days, striking targets said the Pentagon has several f6tair Khana district, could be* around the Kala Kata garrison in on the northern edge of the capi­ more teams of special forces cave." heard before midnight Thursday. northern Takhar province. Kala In Afghanistan, opposition tal. The strikes came after U.S. ready to go into Afghanistan to jets pounded Taliban front lines Taliban gunners responded with Kata is a Taliban garrison block­ spokesman Waisuddin Salik said improve coordination with oppo­ and other strongholds. bursts of anti-aircraft fire. ing the road to Taloqan, which U.S. jets struck a Taliban fuel and The targets under attack could the opposition northern alliance sition forces. Early Friday, heavy B-52 Rumsfeld was joined at a ammunition dump near the oppo­ bombers pounded the front line not be determined because of a lost in September 2000. If the Pentagon news conference by sition-controlled Bagram air base north of Kabul in what opposi­ nighttime curfew, but Khair alliance retakes Taloqan, it would the Kabul front overnight, Gen. Richard Myers, chairman of on tion forces said were some of the Khana includes a number of air be easier for them to get supplies the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who destroying three fuel tanks and fiercest bombardments yet. More defense and weapons storage from neighboring Uzbekistan. reported strikes Wednesday on a two trucks. than 15 bombs were dropped sites. The raids came as Turkey, a - Kathy Gannon cave complex near Kabul. The over several hours. It was unclear why the United NATO member, became the first THE ECHO Karen Penner . Editor-in-chief •111 Heather Barnes Managing Editor Wesley English I News Editor YOU GOT IT! Ellie Halgren Features Editor 2002 Pontiac- Grand Am* mm SE Sedan Julie Cooper Arts & Entertainment Editor MSRP $17,572 HHH Tab Bamford •HR Sports Editor •» Cash Back . 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BY MIKE SCHUELER rate, which Songer described as Your Passport to World Service PHOTOGRAPHER "extremely high." Getting married? Don't let In addition to the surveys them­ rumors of Taylor's high divorce selves, Songer said the depart­ SCHOOL OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES rate change your mind. ment works pro-actively to main­ Marty Songer, director of tain a credible data-base and Alumni Relations, said the eliminate discrepancies. For department's most recent statis­ example, if an alumnus lists a tics placed the Upland campus's name for their divorce rate at spouse on a 5.5 percent, a survey that dramatic dif­ differs from ference when the name list­ compared to ed in the data­ rumors of 50 base, the percent or department higher. will call the alumnus to "We all You'll be traveling to multicultural places whether you stay home or go abroad. We'll help you pack ^ know people verify their who are in records. Calls your briefcase with cross cultural communication, language and education. You can be an international these groups, and other Songer said, types of infor- educator, relief worker, a linguist or one of numerous professions. We're more than missionary training. "but they are m a t i on definitely in queries are At Biola University's School of Intercultural Studies, you'll receive the necessary cross-cultural tools for the minority." also made The figure when name your passport to world service. represents changes are those Songer Photo by Bryan Smith cjted on dona_ identified as When calculated, including the total tion checks Programs BIOLA • HA or Minor in Intercultural Studies DMiss Doctorate of Missiology "living and number of alumni on record (over 0ther doc- UNIVERSITY MA in TESOL. active alum- 22'00°) since 1900' Tay,or's divorce uments. SCHOOL OF • MA in Intercultural Studies INTERCULTURAL Phi> in Intercultural Education ni," classified rate is 2.4 percent. 0vera„ • Minor or L.ertilicate in I liSOl. STUDIES • SI L/Wye I lite linguistics program MA in Applied l inguistics by up-to-date records in the Songer expressed confidence in A (iiii.ln.il, 1'iii.ouni uI UmLi I imvwn department's database and a cur­ the survey and the accuracy of rent mailing address. Based pri­ the 5.5 percent figure. She said that though the department is marily on a 1996 alumni survey, • Call now for information 800-652-4.652 or e-mail [email protected] dependent on alumni to willingly the percentage represents only VISIT US ON THE WEB AT www.biola.edu alumnus to alumnus marriages, provide information, the majority which account for about 30 per­ are open about their marital sta­ cent of the 17,618 active alumni. tus. The survey asked alumni to Songer, who is a divorced Don't wake up and find you missed out define their status in four cate­ Taylor alumnus, said she hoped gories: single, married, divorced, the low rate would be a reassur­ on the best off-campus housing! widowed. A second survey for ance to people. the 2001 Alumni Directory "I can't tell you if all these cou­ BRIARWOOD APARTMENTS helped increase the figure's accu­ ple that are still together are racy, though it did not specifical­ happy..., but to me it reflects the Second and Payne Street, Upland ly ask respondents about their fact that Taylor alumni are com­ marital status. The 2000 survey mitted to marriage and have 1 and 2 bedroom apartments received over a 60 percent return faith." Stove and refrigerator furnished CALL to APPLY Divorce Total Alumni Lots of storage space Tom & Sue Schlee 22,102 Attractive location 662-2432 Rate Active Alumni 5.5 % 17,618 (Active alumni married to Dead/Lost MARRIAGE POLL each other) Alumni Do you feel that Taylor students get 4,484 2.4% Alumni: Any TU student who married too young? has completed at least (Total alumni on record) Results will be printed in conjunction with a related upcomming article. 25 hrs. NOVEMBER 2,2001 • THE ECHO • 4 "It is. better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question Opinion without debating it." -Jeseph Joubert Letters to the Editor girls out there? was deeply disheartened on it is our second semester any woman will show up for his letter is in response to As for the massages and the IOctober 12 when 1 arrived at lifestyle. It is such a challenge tryouts that spotted my bleed- Tthe letter written recently lunch to find an article in The that it nearly consumes all of ing, scarred, too-many-road- about sexism at Taylor. Not "roles" that the girls play, it is a Echo about issues of "sexist the male and female team rashes-to-count legs walking only did the author misrepre­ matter of team unity. I was prejudices" at Taylor. member's thoughts and free around on campus last spring. sent the essence of Taylathon, talking to Joe Wilhelmi (a I wondered if there was any time for the entirety of the sea- However, if you have the need she had no other basis for her biker) as we worked out recent­ way that 1 might be contribut- son. Trikers and Bikers both to feel what it is like, please claims. ly and he is still upset about the ing to this prejudice so that 1 get up at 6 a.m. every weekday come out. She showed that she can use article. I am one of his best might eliminate it and help men morning to practice. There are The reason that the trike race big words, but where were the friends and I will be the first to and women at Taylor to feel as also night practices, transition is not as long as the bik- other examples of sexism say how much he though they are treated .. • . . inS race is simP'y that she claimed respects and cares for equally. ** ^ /70F #77©/©/J/ 3 idCG because the race is a that both she and his Taylathon friends As I read into this arti- for those of us who par- sprint. I don't care who her friends expe­ (both girls and guys). cle, concerned/\ n n /\nf 1 A AL rienced? I have When the days were these "sexist ;be°:" ticipate: our secondit is never once expe­ long, he would explain dices", I became semester lifestyle. capable of keeping up rienced sexual to me how much extreamly irate as I read = the energy level that the discrimination on encouraging notes that the author was citing practices and entry practices. Trikers put out for the 68 min­ this campus. As a former or snacks from the Taylathon as Taylor's chief My point is simply this: tay­ utes it takes to complete the triker in Taylathon, I can say girls meant to him. example* of backward, sexist lathon teams become close men's race. with confidence that the Apparently some­ thinking. 1 firmly believe that families for the participants I decided to write this letter alleged sexism is non-exis­ one needs to explain the author of the article was and these "sexist" seeming out of obligation to the now tent. the essence of mistaken in her assessment of massages are truly given in junior Trikers. You have However, what really both­ Taylathon. It is a what Taylathon is and why love and not out of any sort of become some of my closest ers me is that she did not do TRADITION. It is a Taylor men and women partici­ obligation. friends and shared some of my her homework before making testament to how much pate in it. Just to prove that Taylathon is fondest Taylor memories. I will blanketing statements about the fun Christian-Bible geeks can * As her first point, the author not here to deny women their always remember the sacrifices event. The fact is that girls have. It is a race of the classes- of the article points out the sex­ fair chance at alleged "real" you have made for taylathon have participated in the bike a fight to the death. It is chance ist nature of "a female competition. I would like to and I want you to know that it race in the past. Secondly, ICC for those interested to build Taylathon participant" giving a invite any Taylor woman to could have never happened has tried numerous times to get unity as a class. It is a bunch of male racer a massage. Her view come to tryouts for the "real" without you. Your Bikers love a girls biking team together. hard working people sacrific­ is not correct because she is race this spring. However, I you in such a way that we can Not surprisingly, eight (or even ing for each other. AND, most viewing Taylathon as simply an have a suspicion that none of say, as Jeremy Lisle so elo­ a few) girls willing to have importantly, it is a chance to event, nothing more. you will show up, not because quently put it, "They can take scars for the rest of their lives, just have fun! In other words, I have ridden Taylathon since women are incapable of that our lives, but they will never were not found. I consider join if you want, watch if you my freshman year and I can tell type of physical exertion, but take our Trikers." myself to be pretty tough and if want, and if it offends you- stay you that it is not merely a race because of the brutality of the I am not willing to bike, why home. for those of us who participate: event. I especially doubt that -Joseph Wilhelmi would all of the ether athletic -Beth Stahl

e are writing in regards to organize the event to make the System Sciences WJulie Gonnering's letter to change this Spring to a regular Matt DeLong, the Echo about sexism on bike race. Assistant Professor of Mathematics Taylathonp&U/resxAt Taylor's campus, particularly as It is our hope that such change Tim Diller, displayed in the Taylathon trike will not only eliminate a blatant Professor of Computing and System Sciences race. We applaud her courage sexist practice on campus but Is TAYLATHON A SEXIST EVENT? Michael Guebert, and initiative in addressing what reflect a raised consciousness in Associate Professor of Environmental we agree to be a serious problem our community regarding this Science and Biology not just on Taylor's campus but issue. We pray that in this and Larry Helyer, throughout the evangelical com­ other ways all Taylor students, Professor of Biblical Studies Out of all those who munity. Indeed, the fact that faculty, and staff will recommit James Kim, many students have scoffed at themselves to the Christian duty Bergwall Hall Director responded to the poll, Julie's letter only underscores the of respect for persons. Betty Messer, fact that sexism is alive and well James Spiegel, Associate Professor of Modem 83% believe that in our midst. But, of course, the Associate Professor of Philosophy Languages more obvious symptom is the Leon Adkison, Sieve Messer, Taylathon is not a Associate Professor of History women's trike race tradition Professor of Computing and System Daniel Plate, itself, as was so lucidly Sciences sexist event. Assistant Professor of English expressed in Julie's letter. Michael Jessup, Associate Professor of Sociology Paul Rothrock, The trike race is indeed Steve Bird, Professor of Environmental Science and demeaning to women and must Associate Professor of Sociology Biology No - women can end. Each of us maintains this Stefan Brandle, Jessica Rousselow-Winquist, conviction, but none of us have Assistant Professor of Computing and Professor of Communication Arts participate if they sufficiently protested the tradi­ System Sciences Paul Susan, want to. Assistant Professor of Social Work tion. For our lack of action in Jeremy Case, - Jacob Felger this respect, we offer our apology Associate Professor of Mathematics Alan Winquist, to the Taylor community. We Jeff Cramer, Professor of History also call upon those students who Assistant Professor of Computing and OPINIONS NOVEMBER 2,2001 • THE ECHO * 5 suffer from chronic clinical basis, and I expect to continue to So I decided to share my story choose joy. 1 choose life. Is me. My friend from Sudan says depression.My first major I do so for the rest of my life. in order to help others in the your cup half-empty or half- that students are beaten for depressive episode occurred 1 Without medication, and without Taylor community who are suf­ full? That's a matter of perspec­ making mistakes... like being when I was a sophomore in high 3.5 years of psychothe apy fering from this debilitating but tive. Some bemoan the fact that late or wearing the wrong color school, brought on by my being (which have helped me correct treatable medical disorder. I they are lacking half of the cup of a shirt. Sometimes they are driven by perfectionism. My sec­ destructive thinking patterns and want to be a model of openness of milk. But honestly, look at beaten until they bleed. Here at ond episode occurred when I was cope more effectively), and with­ by telling about the battle I wage the half of the cup that is full! Taylor we so often complain a sophomore in college after the out my being open and telling daily to resist the uige to appear Look at what the Lord has about having to go to an 8:00 breakup of a relationship and at a my husband and a close friend or as though I've got it all together. given us. I look around me and class... and we worry if the col­ time when I was experiencing a two how I am really doing — I don't, and none of us does, and marvel at the fact that 1 can ors of our shirts are in fashion. crisis of my faith, neither of especially when I begin to slip this must be shared boldly! look at the green grass and the The days come when I make which was really understood by into a pit of despair - I literally To those who are struggling, I beautiful fall flowers. Those in mistakes... sometimes little my parents at the time. would not be here today. offer this encouragement: "For I prison don't have that opportu­ mistakes...other times big mis­ I did not have another major On Monday night this past know the plans I have for you," nity to behold the precious gift takes. And yet, 1 have a loving depression until 8 years later, week, I attended the seminar declares the Lord, "plans to pros­ of our Lord's creation. Heavenly Father who looks when my first hu band and I sep­ about depression, suicide and per you and not to harm you, Soon enough it will be winter upon me in my weakness and so arated. Yet it was not until my grief held in the union. Four fac­ plans to give you hope and a and with the winter comes cold. willingly forgives me. fourth episode in 1994, triggered ulty members and a former future." (Jeremiah 29:11) 1 have Will I bemoan the fact that it is I open my eyes to the bless­ by my divorce, that I sought any Taylor student shared openly taken so much comfort from this cold or will I look around at the ings of life and 1 am filled to kind of treatment for depression. about these topics. This truly in my darkest times, especially white snow and thank the Lord overflowing. But it's all a mat­ I did not admit how desperate­ was an answer to prayer because when it seems that it surely could for His creation? Some people ter of perspective. Is your cup ly I needed help until 1 became 1 have been so burdened the last not be true. Still, 1 have hung on, are freezing to death. I have a half-empty or half-full? What sucidal (not the first instance in two weeks for the students on if for no other reason than as a cozy dorm room waiting for do you see when you look at my life, but certainly the most campus who, like Katrina Wahl, challenge to God to be faithful to rne. this thing called "life?" serious). are suffering depression in His Word! And He has been I am blessed that I can go to I choose joy. 1 choose life. For seven years now, I have silence and have told no one faithful. class and count on professors to taken an antidepressant on a daily about their struggles! -Angia Macomber, professor encourage me and challenge -Anna Parris h

am writing this letter in The thing that really made me how judgementally and redicu- Iresponse to an article printed laugh was when he began talk­ lously he wrote this article. FOR SALE: in The Echo entitled "Mirror, ing about Sammy II. He proud­ 1 find it impossible to see mirror on the wall, is Taylor ly states that "I would take the how the writer's supposed pur­ PHURST WEST WENGATZ'S MEN fairest of them all?" My name guys on Sammy II over any pose of changing people's view is Daniel Peterson, a freshman other floor or wing on campus of materialism for the better A Fundraiser for Service with a Smile this year at Taylor. I'd like to any day of the week." could ever be accomplished by share some thoughts I have The rest of campus, the infe­ his article. The guys of Phurst West Wengatz are trying to raise with you concerning the article. rior, may be good looking, but Besides, there are much big­ money for two well-deserving people in our Taylor Materialism, obviously, is a "at least [Sammy II is] real. ger things in the world to talk Community. To achieve this end they have decided to auc­ problem everywhere. I think Here the writer moves from about than our opinions of peo­ tion themselves off to other people in our community to be that the writer was tiying to criticism of the way many peo­ ple we don't even know. a servant for a day. speak to it being a problem on ple (approximately 80% of the -Daniel Peterson There are 37 men ready and willing to serve you for a day, campus, showing how it is and student body) think about and bidding begins at only $5. The silent auction will be how it should not be. However, appearance, to a criticism of held on Tuesday November 6th during their open house I think that he failed, somewhat their character. "At least we're from 8-11pm. miserably, in his attempt to do real." I don't care if people The day of service will be the following Thursday, so. The writer says that he make unfounded criticisms of "would venture to say that over my appearance, even if they November 8th, from 10am to 10pm. The auction will be 80 percent of the campus have never seen me- that rolls open to all women, faculty, staff, and administration. spends over 30 minutes in front off my back. But when some­ Phurst West was advised not to open the auction to other of a mirror in the morning." I one actually thinks that he is men due to the possible exploitation of their services. They would veture to say that he does "more real" than me and has do apologize for this and assure guys that if this evening not even know the 20 percent of "built more complete relation­ turns into a tradition that it will be open to men in the the campus he claims to be in ships" than me, without ever future. having talked to me or even the right. It is, of course, redicu- Due to the outpouring It is our promise that all money raised will go direct­ lous to think that he knows seen my face, I get a little dis­ ly to making two peoples day that much brighter. everyone on campus so well to turbed. of response, the Grille know how much time they Even saying these things, the Thank you, spend every morning in front of writer's words do not bother is now serving the the mirror. This ignorance on me. Why would I take person­ Men of Phurst West his part makes his generalizing ally something that someone, Classic Grille criticism essentialy incorrect. so impersonally, said about my Cookie. It also makes it quite judgemen­ character? I don't. I am more LETTERS TO THE EDITOR tal. disturbed for the writer, seeing Letters to the Editor must be received in our offices by 6 p.m. on Wednesday and be 450 words or less in order to be published in the com­ ing Friday's issue. Letters should include a daytime telephone nymber and New Opinion Editor signature. Anonymous letters will be accepted on a limited basis, provid­ ed they have been given direct approval by the Editor. JUSTIN MCLAUGHLIN You can write to us off-campus at: The Echo, Taylor University You've got a voice, you've got opinions. 236 W. Reade Ave., So why not let the campus hear you? Upland, IN 46989-1001 Or on-campus at: The Echo, Rupp Communications I'm looking for columns on specific topics, so if Building you're interested in telling people what you think, Or via e-mail at: [email protected] The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necessarily represent The Echo, or its let me know! staff or Taylor University. MnMR 2.2001 • THE ECHO • 6 "We don't like their sound, and guitar music is on the way out." A&E -Decca Recording Co. rejecting the Beatles, 1962 Farrelly brothers show beauty in Shallow Hal The movie delves into deep from real life experience. The term. We don't think it's correct. playing Hal would be a real chal­ BY JULIE COOPER issues concerning the meaning of more real you make it, the better Tom Green is gross," said Peter. lenge," said Black in a press A&EEDITOR beauty, love and how much pres­ it is and the funnier it is," said Another new feature for this release. The men responsible for many sure our society places on people Bobby Farrelly. film is its PG-13 rating. The Rene Kirby is another actor in of the "gross-out" films in the Shallow Hal takes a new direc- Farrellys said that it is hard to the film who uses his unique Nineties, Dumb and Dumber, to be thin. "My favorite promote an style to help get the point of the There's Something About Mary, R - r a t e d movie across. Kirby was born and Me, Myself and Irene, bring a moment in this movie, and with with spina bifida, a condi­ touching, yet humorous story movie is the so they think tion that forces him to walk on about beauty to the screen in their emotional that this is his hands and feet. latest comedy, Shallow Hal. moment their best "To me, he is the true definition Shallow Hal revolves around because it real­ trailer yet for of inner beauty," said Peter. the life of Hal Larsen, an ly sneaks up on one of then- Gwyneth Paltrow does an extremely self-centered man who people," said films. excellent job of conveying the only dates women who look Peter Farrelly. Jack Black self-concious nature of model-perfect. He and his best Peter was the makes his Rosemary, while making her friend, Maurico, spend their time other director debut as a independence and personality at nightclubs trying to find their on the set of leading man shine through. Paltrow dons "ideal" women. After Hal finds Shallow Hal. with this a latex "fat" suit for some scenes himself stuck in an elevator with The Farrelly film. He is in the film. She wore it into a a motivational speaker, he learns brothers grew able to make New York City hotel and found it to see people for who they really up in Rhode the audience to be a totally new experience. are. The humor in the film then Island and start­ dislike him "I realized immediately that no comes from the fact that Hal sees ed their but still stay one was making eye contact with people who are conventionally Hollywood careers as lovable. me, or would even look in my unattractive as extremely good- PhotO by Glenn Watson courtesey of Twentieth Century Fox screenwriters. Both direction. No one wanted to con­ looking. GYWENTH PALTROW AND JACK BLACK share an intimate moment in They developed Farrelly nect with me. It was a profound, When Hal meets Rosemary, a the Farrelly brothers' new comedy, "Shallow Hal," which opens in theaters brothers very sad and startling experi­ volunteer at a local hospital, he their directing on November 9, 2001. really ence," said Paltrow. can not believe his luck to find skills on the job tion for the Fairellys in their enjoyed working with actor Jack Six-time Emmy nominee Jason someone so smart, funny and of their first directing assign­ moviemaking career. It strays Black on this movie. Alexander reprises his neurotic gorgeous who likes him in return. ment. "Before we made Dumb from much of the sexual humor "He's the most easy guy to work This romantic comedy had many and Dumber, we had absolutely Seinfeld role with a twist. His that has characterized their films with," said Peter. people in the theater crying and no experience behind the cam­ character Mauricio is even more Bobby continued that thought laughing out loud.The movie era," said Bobby. in the past. concerned with appearance's "Shallow Hal is our most emo­ when he said, "I think he's going may be a pleasant surprise to During a recent screening of the than his best friend, Hal, is. to become a real big star." many who are expecting the film film, some audience members tional film," said Bobby. Right now, the brothers are in The brothers claim that their At first, Black was reluctant to to be one long "fat joke." criticized this movie for not the process of adding to their marketing department has chosen accept the role of Hal. "Not only "Everyone was treated being realistic in its portray I of repetoire by writing a Three hadn't I done a leading role with a lot of respect," said Bobby weight issues and its involve­ to categorize their films as dis­ Stooges movie. This script before, but I've never played Farrelly, one of the directors who ment in real life. gustingly fiinny. should be finished by late 2002. "We don't like the gross-out anything romantic. So I knew worked on the film. ""It's almost always drawn Glenda Kirkland ONE & Two BEDROOM comes to TU APARTMENTS Glenda Kirkland, critically- acclaimed soprano, will be spending this weekend in Upland in order to educate and entertain students and faculty. Tonight, she will be giving a performance in the Recital Range, Hall at 8 p.m. Her perform­ ance will feature songs from Refrigerator classical and Water furnished On Saturday, Kirkland will Available for the fall semester conduct a Vocal Master Class for Taylor music majors at 10 a.m. in the Recital Hall. Located at Second Street Kirkland's visit is part of the and Joyce Avenue Performing Artist Series spon­ sored by the Music Call Nancy Holmes Department. Photo by Bryan Smith Kirkland is currently a voice @ This painting is one of many found in KIP ROP'S SENIOR ART EXHIBIT. The exhibit, titled, "Hands and professor at Eastern Michigan 664 - 4735 Recent Work," featured sculptures along with the paintings. The exhibit was on display in the Ayres build­ University. ing foyer from October 17 to November 1. i'

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NOVEMBER 2, 2001 * THE ECHO • 7 For U2 fans, the 1 is elevation BY KATE BOWMAN AND the gospel, he'd have to be pass­ •IOANNA CAMPBELL courage of the rescue workers ing out tracts. STAFF WRITERS and calling his own celebrity Our church service began with selfish in comparison. Then he On October 10, we journeyed singing, as do most. We lament­ exhorted the audience to change to South Bend to see U2's small­ ed, we exhorted, we exalted. the world through love and char­ est-venue performance since Although the September II ter­ ity. For us, this was the homily. 1986 at Notre Dame's Joyce rorist attacks were never men­ The encore, "One," was like Center. tioned explicitly, their influence communion, illustrating the uni­ It was opening night of the was felt in the order of the songs. fied body of Christ after the "ser­ Elevation Tour's third leg, and New York," from the new album mon" as Bono sang. "We're one, 10,000 fans gathered and experi­ All That You Can't Leave but we're not the same. We get to enced some combination of reve­ Behind, was transformed into a carry each other..." Later, the lation, restoration and commun­ dirge for the city and a celebra­ lyrics "Have you come here to ion brought about by compelling tion of its character. "Pride" play Jesus to the lepers in your music and art. In times of crisis emphasized martyrdom "in the head?" became "Have you come people tend to go to church to get name of love." "Sunday Bloody here to play Jesus? Well, I did." answers, get healed. We did too. Sunday," written 20 years ago, This could mean a few things: In the midst of international tur­ suddenly sounded like it had been either Bono is an egomaniac who moil and uncertainty, we found written last week. Additionally, gets a sick thrill from putting spiritual healing and reconcilia­ "Until the End of the World" himself on par with Christ, or he tion in an unconventional place. described the betrayal of Christ was telling us he'd been theatri­ Though the band has refused to from Judas' perspective and cally representing Christ through label itself as "Christian" or included a staged battle between drama, metaphor, music and "evangelical," U2 front man Good (represented by guitarist words in order to point people Bono has never kept secret his the Edge's powerful chords) and toward Him. He is a madman, or ongoing wrestling match with Evil (Bono, crouched in a devil's he is a missionary. We are con­ God. That spiritual dynamic was stance, ultimately defeated by the vinced the latter is true. undeniable that Wednesday night music). An acoustic version of Later, he broke from the normal in South Bend. During "I Still "Staring At the Sun" brought the chorus of "One" to quote loosely Photo by Allen Kiely courtesy of U2.com Haven't Found What I'm audience together in community from Revelation, insisting, "He is U2 GUITARIST, the Edge, overcomes lead singer Bono in a Looking For," Bono declared, ("I'm not the only one..."). And knocking at the door-do you hear dramatic allegory of good triumphing over evil. U2, orginally "I'm taking you to church!" The "Where the Streets Have No Him? He is scratching at the from Dublin, Ireland, has sold out every concert they have had entire concert seemed to be Name" sang, as always, like an door!" Clearly, Bono is aware of for the past 14 years This tour was no exception structured like a liturgical church old gospel hymn. his place in the grand scheme of service-worship, homily, com­ Famous for their earnest politi­ the universe. with a cameo appearance by light feels like it's a long way off munion, benediction. The reli­ cal activism, Bono, as expected, The evening drew to a close NYPD and FDNY officials, a and if your glass heart should gious content wasn't strictly ritu­ spoke at length about global with a verse from "Peace on corporate chorus of alleluias and crack and for a second, you turn alistic, however-as our friend social injustice. He didn't bleed Earth," beseeching Jesus for a benediction in the form of back. Oh no, be strong. Walk Ken Heffner put it, if Bono want­ the recent U.S. tragedies for reprieve from sorrow and pain. "Walk On": "And if the darkness on." ed to be any more blatant about pathos, instead commending the Then U2 sent the audience off is to keep us apart and if the day­ Amen. Aerosmith Rocks the Crowd at Conseco show. Having seen Tom Petty songs like "Sweet Emotion" to them, because Perry was busy BY TAB BAMFORD were therefore a bit tardy for and the Heartbreakers and Bon new born hits like "I Don't killing my hearing ability, but SPORTS EDITOR their entrance to the stage. However, the band did every­ Jovi to name a few loud bands Wanna Miss A Thing". from their actions it appeared There's loud, and then there's thing they could and then some that can kick it, 1 must admit that What impressed me just as they were trying as hard as Tyler Aerosmith. to make up their Perry put on much as the music was the reac­ was. On Oct. 21, I ventured with Aerosmith is a truly slight delay to thetne , , , , »a show of tion of the crowd. It seemed that Overall, I would give this four former Sammy II members large crowd that 3reat band 0n comPact true artistic most of those in attendance knew show a crazy A. It was a phe- to the Conseco Fieldhouse in njg|lt disc, but they proved mastery. As the words to over three-quarters nominal show with a wonderful Indianapolis to see one of the Aerosmith their Hall of Fame status the 70s rock of the songs played in the show. mix of old school and their cur­ greatest rock bands of all time. rent opened with the f j this Show. a n t h e m Not only that, but it was the radio hits. Aerosmith is a Inducted into the Rock N Roll 0 me n first track off Dream On , younger members of the audi­ truly great group on compact Hall of Fame on March 19, the new disc, Beyond Beautiful, and was thrown into the loving ears ence seated near to us that were disc, but they proved their Hall group released their latest album of Fame status to me in this from there mixed a happy medi­ of the crowd Perry displayed singing along with the show later in the spring. show. um between their classic hard why a group that has been in loudest. Not that I could hear Just Push Play is, as music fans rock of the 70s, modern electric existence for over 25 years is have seen from numerous other feel of the 80s and their new still packing arenas. My head rock bands from the 80s, a flash­ album's middle ground. was ringing for at least eight back album to the great past of Joe Perry, the lead guitar play­ hours after the show as Steven Miss your Family? the band. As Bon Jovi and U2 er for Aerosmith, truly put on a Tyler moved from great old have done in the past year, Join Ours Aerosmith is now bringing their classic rock style back to center UPLAND TIRE inc. at stage. 1 have not seen the mullet haircut and knee-less jeans such Better Brands 148 South Main Street Union Chapel Baptist Church a high density since at worst Better Prices Upland, In 46989 1992, but it was cool because I The buying power 6049 E 300 S knew the 80s were near their of over 170 Michael Pearson (just 7 miles west of Taylor off Hwy 22) peak 12 years after their calendar locations! (765) 998-0871 end. Best One dealers feature an www.unionchapel.org r excellent selection of major Mon - Fri: 7:30 to 5:30 pm Sat: 7:30 to Noon The group played a benefit in brand tires, including: 765-674-7793 New York on the same day they Mastercraft Firestone Goodyear played the Conseco show and NOVEMBER 2,2001 * THE ECHO • 8 "90 percent of hitting is half mental" Sports - NY Yankee Hall of Famer Yogi Berra Women dealt tough loss Getting the 'W' Lady Trojans soccer team advances in In front of their second tournament before falling to St. Francis big crowd, football wins BY PHILIP ALEXANDER Painter with six seconds remain­ team with nine freshmen on the BY TAB BAMFORP field for another score. A drive STAFF WRITER ing. Roughly 20 minutes into the roster and numerous being SPORTS EDITOR that saw two 22-yard receptions All good things must come to second half, St. Francis regained upperclassmen injured. Maybe size does matter after by sophomore Aaron Sams an end. the lead, ending Taylor's season. "We had a really good season," all. ended with senior tight end Josh The women's soccer team The first round game against said senior Debbie Douglass. Last Saturday the football team Kijanko catching the touchdown ended their season Wednesday Goshen College Saturday was "We had injuries to several sen­ welcomed rival Olivet Nazarene pass. with a 2-1 loss to St. Francis in not as close as the 1-0 score iors, and the freshmen stepped up to Upland for a conference "It was great playing in front of the semifinal round of the MCC would indicate; Taylor out-shot with leadership both on and off matchup of two struggling teams. a big crowd again," said Kijanko. tournament. Their final record their opponents 16-5. The lone the field." Being Parents' Weekend, the "It's too bad that many people don't show up every week." stands at 9-6-3. in The outlook Trojans knew they would be The match Wednesday was ™,ch c™ We're really going for next sea­ playing in front of the most fans In the first half, sophomore well played by both sides, with from miss our seniors son is promis­ to be in attendance outside of kicker Robby Smith was able to the defenses dominating as both Strohmaier ing. With all Homecoming. lead what became a war of attri­ sides had some difficulty attack­ with sopho- but we're ready for the experience "It really makes an impact on tion by averaging 43 yards per ing. more Dana ,. - « gained by the players when there's a big crowd punt. Field position became a key "Both teams had strong defens­ DiSanto pro­ ine JOD. freshman due cheering," said senior Josh factor in the Trojan victory. It es," said freshman Regina viding file - Kim Goldman ",e,r pla>'; Hershey. was the fourth quarter, however, Haglund. "We just had more assist. ing tune, next The visiting squad was 2-5, when Taylor would put the game problems keeping them away "We knew we were the better year should be an even better. while the Trojans entered at 1-6. away. Cole connected on his from our goal." team and deserved to win," said There will be some big shoes to However, whenever two rivals third touchdown pass of the St. Francis netted the first goal freshman Kim Goldman. "They fill, however, as Douglass and play each other, records are game with sophomore Cory about 25 minutes into play, but had an outstanding keeper and her fellow seniors have been a thrown out and it's the game that Neuenschwander with only two the Lady Trojans took the gave us a hard time." part of the team's foundation for matters. minutes six seconds left to play momentum into haiftime when Taylor's keeper, junior Karen years. "It's like the Bears and the in the contest. freshman standout Melissa Phelps, had four saves in the "We're really going to miss our Packers," said senior center The game was the most bal­ Strohmaier scored the equalizer shutout. seniors but we're ready for the Jason Minich. "Olivet is the anced attack the Trojans had off of an assist by senior Becky Taylor had a great season for a job," said Goldman. game we look forward to every shown all year. The offense was year, and this year was no excep­ able to gain 112 yard on the ongratulations to sophomore James Hornaday of the men's tion." ground and 168 in the air, while soccer team. In the men's 2-1 loss to Marian last Saturday, The team came out to play after the defense was able to make key C the senior parents were intro­ stops. Even though the Trojans Hornaday scored the team's only goal. The tally moved his season duced to a larger than usual were out-gained by over 100 point total to 40, which is a new Taylor single-season record. crowd. As the game started, the yards for the game, the number Trojans were able to make big that matters is the score of 21-14 plays on special teams. Juniors in favor of Taylor. Wes Nicely and Brock Ricks "We really felt like we played a Appreciating Senior Athletes opened the excitement by block­ complete game," said sophomore This year as each sports season nears an end, The Echo would like to recognize sen­ ing the first two Olivet punts. safety Levi Hazen. "We gave up Taylor recovered both, but were yards but not points, and in the ior students who are participating in intercollegiate athletics. These students have only able to score on one of the end that's what counts." poured hundreds of hours of not only playing in games but also running, lifting short drives. Senior quarterback Making his fifth interception of weights, sitting through meetings and, for many, physical therapy just to participate in Josh Cole connected with sopho­ the season was Nicely, who was the activity they love. Because of their dedication to their sport, their mental and phys­ more running back Jamie named MSFA Defensive Player ical sacrifice as well as their commitment to representing Taylor University and our McKinney for a 6-yard touch­ of the Week. Nicely had four solo down to give Taylor the lead 7-0 tackles, the blocked punt, an God to their opponents, we at the Echo say thanks. Olivet was then able to avoid interception, two pass defenses Football Men's Tennis the kicking game and focused on and recovered Ricks punt block Josh Cole Seth Flanary moving the ball. They gained 54 for 12 yards to set up the first Men's Soccer Bob DuPlain Matt Johnson yards and were able to score on a Taylor score. Greg Yatooma Andy Flanigan 30-yard touchdown pass. The Justin Marquardt This weekend the Trojans are Dustin Garrison Women's Tennis Trojans responded, though, as Bryan Kenney playing at St Ambrose in Iowa. Justin Harrison Bridget Carlson Cole moved the team down the Tim Knipp Next Saturday is their last game. Aric Hartvig Christy Shrieve Josh Hershey Women's Soccer Women's Cross Country This Week's Sporting Events Josh Kijanko Debbie Douglass Christel Deal Jason Minich Becky Painter Connie Sparks-Sandelin Tues. 11/4: M Basketball vs. Tri-State 7:30 p.m. Scott Tyree Kirsfie Parker Jessica Thompson Thurs. 11/6: W Basketball vs. Indiana Tech..7:00 p.m. Volleyball Karen Phelps Heather Reddy Trainers Stephanie Teeters Fri. 11/7 & Sat. 11/8 M Basketball Ivanhoe Classic Emily Richmond Aaron Schreiner Cathy Leiva Vicki Siegrist Adam Sparks Fri. games @ 6 & 8 p.m. Ambur McClure Nathan Taylor Sat. games @ 1 & 3 p.m. Alison Mathews

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