Features: Students journal about Boston Marathon experience A&E: Editor critiques Lily Allen's album "Alright, Still" Opinions: TU counselor reflects on his HE CHO process of grief TApril 20, 2007 ET a y l o r U n i v e r s i t y Since 1915 - Volume 94, No. 24 Kerr to emphasize Va. Tech heartbreak: holistic Christianity

By Lauren Free in the ways he used the men A Taylor alumna Contributor and women who impacted me at Taylor. I was loved well there, even though I was recounts her story Excerpts from an inter- a slave to sin. view with Youth Confer- ence speaker J.R. Kerr. Can you tell me a little bit about your family?

Can you describe your cur- I’m married to a Taylor rent ministry? girl, although she did trans- fer out. Her name is Rachel, I am the senior leader at and we have two beautiful North Way Christian Com- little girls: Madeline, who is munity, which is a church of 4, and Claire, who is almost 4,000 to 5,000 people. It’s an 2. We love being a family. We awesome church! We have love serving Jesus because two campuses: one in the we think that the church ac- suburbs of Pittsburgh and tually starts in the home. the other in the city. I am re- My wife and I have been sponsible for actually lead- married for eight years. ing the church. She is the clearest picture of I came to North Way two God’s love that I have ever years ago to be the teaching seen. She recently came pastor, but within a year, the through cancer, so it’s been a elders asked that I consider tough year. Yet the cancer has entering into the senior lead- served to show us that num- er position. ber one, even in the midst of My role is to preach 50 to the most difficult time in our 60 percent of the time. I com- lives, we believe that Jesus municate the gospel – and I Christ is real. And number love it – to the local body of two, we see how much we Christ. I also develop teams, need each other and love love on the staff, cast a vision each other. for the church. It comes down to two sim- What do you plan to speak ple things. One, I am made to about at YC? lead in the local church and Photo courtesy of Manas Tungare (flickr.com) figure out how to live life Waking God. Well, the On Tuesday evening mourners from the university and nearby communities gather in the Drillfield at Virginia Tech to honor those who together in the local church whole idea is that we tend to died in Monday's shooting. so that others might know live as though God is asleep. By Megan Baird Jesus. Two, our vision is to I feel as though we tend to Editor-in-Chief was killed to find out said. “The legal system needs any city. Twenty-six thou- set people free to follow Je- treat him as though he is where and when she can to interface better with the sand students are here, with sus. And because of this, we only a part of our lives when “When I came to work on claim the body. She was in mental health support struc- 10,000 staff and students. It are highly involved in justice we invite him to be a part of Monday, it was an ordinary tears. The sadness is be- tures to more effectively get is a city.” issues, addiction issues and our lives. day,” Lynn Davis, public af- yond grasping.” persons help who may harm Nelson Rediger, associ- just life issues. I’ll start by preaching from fairs director for Virginia Davis, who handles media themselves or others.” ate executive director of the the beginning of the Bible. Tech’s College of Natural Re- relations for the College of Virginia Tech did have an William Taylor Foundation, As a Taylor grad, what are My goal is to reveal that God sources, said. “Now none of Natural Resources, has been emergency plan in place be- knew Davis when she at- a few of your thoughts re- has been involved from the us will ever be the same.” working with worldwide fore the shootings and had tended Taylor and has stayed garding the university? beginning and that his goal Monday’s Virginia Tech media since the tragedy. in contact with her. is to love us all deeply. massacre – the deadliest On Wednesday, she met "The minute it was “The minute it was hap- Taylor changed my life. We’ll start by talking about U.S. shooting ever by a sin- with an Israeli journalist who happening I was pening, I was praying for When I came to Taylor, I a personal relationship with gle gunman – left at least 32 was reporting on the heroic praying for God's God’s grace and the many, was just a chump. I was a him, focusing on the indi- dead and 15 wounded af- actions of Professor Liviu Li- grace and the many, many families out there,” he cocky, college-freshman soc- vidual life, and end by talk- ter student Cho Seung-Hu bresc, a holocaust survivor many families out said. “[Davis] is right there, cer player. ing about waking God in opened fire in a dorm and in who was shot while blocking there." and she’s a very, very sensi- You see, I was the worst the world. I want to empha- the university’s Norris Hall. the door to a classroom. tive, very caring, very ser- kind of freshman. I came size that a relationship with Davis, a Taylor student She also attended Virginia -Nelson Rediger- vant-oriented gal.” from a really dysfunctional God is not bound to chapel, from 1963 to 1965, was in the Tech’s convocation, where Davis credits God with background. Most of my church or the ministry. building in front of the dorm President Bush and Virginia begun improving its cam- helping her and others make family doesn’t know Jesus. We’ll talk about how God 45 minutes after the first of Governor Tim Kaine ad- pus-wide alert systems, ms- it through this week. When I came to Taylor, I wants to be a part of our two shootings took place. dressed the tragedy. nbc.com said. “The strength of the com- knew that I wanted to make community, because I feel She said the killer probably Davis said the media’s “There will be some munity caring comes from a difference for Jesus, but at as though this generation passed her office to return response has been “fair- changes made [to university the prayers uplifting us all,” that point, I mostly wanted wants to be a part of some- to his dorm, where he made ly good.” security],” Davis said. “But she said. “... By God’s grace people to notice me. But the thing bigger, but at the same “In crises and tragedy, it is basically you cannot prevent we will get through this.” people at Taylor, like [Tay- time, wants to be intima- "The strength of human nature to want to find all evil from taking place in lor President Emeritus] Jay tely known. the community car- someone or something to Kesler, [Biblical Studies Pro- We’ll talk about the church, ing comes from the blame, so it was easy for the fessor] Bill Heth and the list because I also think we’re prayers uplifting us media to say Virginia Tech goes on and on, changed me. raising a generation that does all ... By God's grace should have done this or Taylor saved my life. It be- not love the church, but actu- we will get through that,” Davis said. “The real came my home. ally despises it. this." story here is that the killer You see, when you leave And then we’ll wrap up by was a very angry man with a dysfunctional home like talking about the influence -Lynn Davis- many emotional and social mine was, you’re in need of that God wants us to have in problems.” a real home. I’ll never for- the world. a video manifesto he sent to According to Davis, peo- get when I drove away from NBC before heading to Nor- ple had tried to get psycho- Taylor my senior year. I un- Any other thoughts? ris Hall. logical and emotional help derstood that God had used “My English graduate stu- for Cho. that place to change my life Any time I go to do a dent assistant passed Norris In 2005, according to CNN. and that I now had a respon- speaking engagement, my Hall while the … other kill- com, Virginia Tech police sibility to bring people to that prayer is that I will get out of ings were taking place and talked with Cho after two community we love so much the way. I want to be used in heard the shots,” Davis said. female students reported he at Taylor. a way that will provide God “When she got to my office, was stalking them and again When we graduate from with all of the glory and hon- she was completely devas- when they were told Cho Taylor, we are given the gift or. I don’t really get nervous tated and crying.” might commit suicide. of Christian community. I a lot, but it’s an honor to go At around 9:15 a.m., Da- Cho then received an eval- mean, I’m 31 and the leader back to Taylor, and I take this vis received an email from uation in a mental health fa- of a megachurch. That’s sick! privilege very seriously. Virginia Tech's University cility after police gave him a There are still times I look to I guess I’d just ask people Relations warning everyone temporary detention order, our elders and say, “Are you to pray that God will change to stay away from windows and the court determined he sure?” But because of Taylor lives. I firmly believe that the and lock themselves in was only a threat to himself, and the men and women at speaker isn’t the most impor- their rooms. CNN.com said. Taylor who molded me, I am tant part, but the relation- “The stories are endless,” “The laws do not allow an who I am today and able to ships the students build with Davis said. “I had to take institution or person to make Photo courtesy of Sam Dean of The Roanoke Times do what I do. My prayer is you – the Taylor students a sister of a brother ... who a person get help,” Davis Sophomore Bethany Lambright mourns at Tuesday's convocation. that he will choose to use me – that’s really what matters. News April 20, 2007 Page 2 TaylorNews Theatre's 'The Chalk Garden' redefines plot expectations By Eliza Dhonau velopment of the characters, plays, characters aren’t real Contributor creating an important theme enough to be quirky," she of growth. said. These people are so Stories about bratty chil- “There is a real sense that, real.” dren and radical governesses for our souls and spirits to One character, Pinkbell, are familiar, but “The Chalk grow, the soil has to be right,” does not appear onstage dur- Garden,” performed by the Manning said. ing the performance. Audi- Taylor Theatre, puts a novel The word ‘chalk’ relates to ence members will have the spin on this classic plot. this concept of growth, ac- chance to guess Pinkbell’s “The characters are eccen- cording to McCullough. identity during the play’s in- tric, funny and weird,” Tracy “You cannot grow things termission. Manning, Taylor Theatre’s in chalky soil,” shel said. “A The cast and crew have producing director, said. “It’s lot of the play is about trying worked hard to also make a very funny play. I like to to change your environment the set realistic. Manning call it a ‘dramedy.’” in order to grow.” said the painting of the set The story focuses on a While “The Chalk Gar- was one of biggest challeng- wealthy woman’s (senior den” tackles serious themes, es of production, since much Michelle Hewitt) struggle it also incorporates humor of the set had to look like real with raising her 16-year-old through the outrageous per- wood. granddaughter, Laurel (ju- sonalities of the characters. “We started out on an nior Jenna McCullough) gov- “One thing Tracy has re- empty stage, with masking ernesses because she believes ally worked with us a lot on tape on the floor to show us her mother, played by junior is becoming a character on where staircases and door- Photo by Timmy Huynh Lindsay Snider, does not love stage,” freshman Jonathan ways were,” Friday said. Student actors Michelle Hewitt as Mrs. St. Maugham and Jenna McCullough as Laurel work on a scene her. When the grandmother Friday said. Friday plays the “Now, I feel like I am in a for Taylor Theatre's latest play, a dramedy about life growth. hires a new governess, this butler, Maitland. home when I am on stage, woman – determined to re- Manning said each audi- not that I am on a set. It is en,” “Flowers for Algernon,” ing together is just exciting.” matinee showing at 3 p.m form Laurel – transforms the ence member should be able very real.” “A Man for All Seasons” and The Taylor Theatre per- April 29. Tickets, available entire household. to relate to at least one of the This will be Manning’s fifth “Night Watch.” forms “The Chalk Garden”at in the communication arts Much of the play centers characters. Taylor production, having “The cast is just lovely,” 8 p.m. tonight, tomorrow department office, cost $6 for on the personalities and de- “I think sometimes in also directed “Little Wom- she said, “and all of it com- and April 27 and 28 with a students. 'Collision' prepared Taylor dominates intramural tournament to engage students By Jessica Martini To broaden cultural un- Contributor derstanding, MESA has ar- ranged for various organiza- At Taylor, there are often tions to host events where few opportunities to “col- students can learn about lide” with those of other other cultures. cultures. With this in mind, The International Student the Multi-Ethnic Student As- Society will perform Celtic sociation created the first an- music and offer international nual Multicultural Collision desserts at 8:15 p.m. Monday Week, this Monday through in the Student Union. Wednesday. Students can sip bubble tea The focus of Multicultural and watch “Fearless,” a film Collision Week is to encour- starring Jet Li as legendary age students to focus on is- Chinese martial artist Huo sues of diversity and learn Yuanjia, Tuesday in Modelle about and recognize differ- Metcalf Visual Arts Center ent cultures, according to 002 at 8:15 p.m. as a presenta- MESA Vice President senior tion of the Asian Awareness Josh Canada. Association. “I really want Taylor to Courtesy of AHANA and understand that diversity Light @ Night, Ed Gilbreath, is neither a taboo nor an ‘en author of the book “Recon- vogue’ word, but rather a ciliation Blues: A Black Evan- word which displays the gelical’s Inside View of White wonders of God’s creation,” Christianity,” will speak at Canada said. 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in the According to Canada, Butz-Carruth Recital Hall. Multicultural Collision Week Canada said he values is part of a holistic push to- his participation in MESA ward understanding God’s and AHANA because it has multicultural world. deepened his appreciation “Often learning about for God. other cultures is presented in “I have had experiences tandem with ministry which and conversations with those … seems to focus only on who are white, black, Asian, other cultures because of the Latin, domestic [and] inter- need to reach people,” Cana- national,” he said. “There are da said. “[Get] to know other just so many ways I find God cultures because they have working. If there is anyone beauty [and] value … Cer- in the world who should not tain aspects of other cultures, be separated by race, ethnic- whether it is how one shows ity [and] culture, it should be respect or how one praises those who share a dedication Photos by Timmy Huynh God, [have] things we can all [to] Christ Jesus.” Left, Ben Glenn drives to the basket in the men's finals against Grace. Right, freshman Kristin Goeke takes a shot learn from.” against IWU in the women's finals. On Saturday, Taylor hosted teams from Huntington, Grace and IWU Saturday in an intramural all-stars tournament. Taylor defeated Huntington 67-50 in the first round and beat Grace in the finals, 77-52. Remembrance services to In the women's tournament, Taylor held off IWU 38-35 and handled Grace 53-39 in the round-robin portion. In an over- time thriller, the women's team again beat IWU 43-35. "It was a lot of fun to be able to play with the group of guys we mark one-year anniversary had," senior Kyle Lantz said. "It was great to be able to dominate Huntington, Grace and IWU the way we did." of fatal I-69 accident Taylor will hold its one died in an accident on I-69 year anniversary remem- shortly after 8 p.m. on April brance chapel service on 26, 2006. Disney hopes dashed, but not destroyed Wednesday in Rediger Audi- Injured in the crash were torium at 10 a.m. Creative Dining staff mem- By Megan Baird two months ago, submitting rate grand prize winners, word,” she said. “I know An evening service will be bers Connie Magers, Mich- Editor In Chief a 45-second video detailing she and three friends would they all did a good job do- held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, elle Miller and Vickie Rhodes, why she was the best pick for have flown to the Disneyland ing this, and I know a lot of also in Rediger Auditorium. along with student Whitney Disneyland is notoriously a Disney Pirate. Resort in Anaheim, Calif., for people were very faithful in “We will spend time specif- Cerak. a magical place, but this en- Disney named her one of a stay of four days and three voting for me every day, but ically remembering the five “It will be a time to re- chantment failed to reach 20 pirate finalists and posted nights. I guess I needed more strang- we lost that night,” Campus member [the] five against senior Deb Gates when she her video on the contest’s They would also have ers to be voting for me.” Pastor Randy Gruendyke that great backdrop of hope learned last week she had site, where people voted un- received free plane tickets, Despite her defeat, Gates said. “From there, we will go we have in the resurrec- lost the Disney Dream “Job” til March 30 for their favorite hotel accommodations and said she would enter another on to examine the things God tion," Gruendyke said. "We Contest. pirate. Park Hopper tickets and Disney contest. has done in the lives of others will look back upon those “I wasn’t crushed when I "When I got back from would have gotten one $250 “I entered this contest as a result of this tragic occur- we knew and loved – but it heard the news,” Gates said. Spring Break, I had a mes- voucher. purely for [my] own enjoy- rence. We will conclude with doesn’t end there. We look “I was disappointed and sad sage on YouTube from an- Gates believes the winning ment, and [I] definitely had a a look toward the future." forward to a great reunion that I would have to tell ev- other pirate who .... said pirates generated more pub- blast,” she said. “I had a great The services are held in re- and more work done in their eryone that I didn’t make it, [Disney] had called him a licity for their campaigns. time making it to the finals, memberance of the four stu- memory and the furtherance but I had a fun time doing few days ago and that he was “My approach was to send spreading the word, being in dents - Brad Larson, Laurel of God’s kingdom.” this contest and am happy one of the grand prize win- all of my friends and family the paper and just talking to Erb, Betsy Smith and Laura that I even made it to the fi- ners," Gates said. e-mails and Facebook invi- others about it.” VanRyn - and one staff mem- Some information and quotes nal round.” If voters had chosen Gates tations about it, hoping that ber - Monica Felver - who compiled from www.taylor.edu. Gates entered the contest as one of the five Disney Pi- they would help spread the News Features April 20, 2007 Page 3 Youth Conference builds on 71 years of history

By Stephan Leman was the students that made Contributor it. Ordinary people, telling ordinary high school kids of For 71 years, new genera- God’s love.” tions of Taylor students have According to Kesler, church begun to get excited about youth groups back then were Youth Conference as spring different – smaller and less arrives. And for 52 of those inviting to students looking years, Jay Kesler, president to become Christians – than emeritus of Taylor, has also today’s youth groups. YC be- eagerly awaited the start came a place where students of YC. had freedom to think for From his term as YC co- themselves and make their director to now, Kesler said own life-altering decisions. YC has always held a spe- YC also gave high school cial place in his heart. He has students role models to emu- watched it develop and con- late in the Taylor students tinues to desire growth for they met. the future of the ministry. YC started in 1936 after “Youth Conference the TU Men’s Quartet re- is challenging high turned from a tour on which school students to they saw a need among high explore their faith and school students for spiritual their hearts deeper growth. They developed the than they probably idea to bring students to Tay- ever have before.” lor for a weekend conference so they could experience col- - Bret Burchard - legiate spiritual community. The conference became one “Here were 15-year-olds of the nation’s first gatherings who think so highly of 20- of its kind for youth. year-olds … It was someone Kesler transferred to Taylor to look up to,” Kesler said. “A Photo by Amy Wood from Ball State University in caring 20-year-old concerned Last year's Youth Conference small group leaders gather in the chapel to await the arrival of their students. 1955, when YC was the big- about their spiritual life. That gest event of the year for Tay- is a transforming experience last year’s YC – the impact thing powerful going on in and genuinely has something “The fact that YC has been lor students. Over 1,000 high for them.” YC has on the attendees re- their hearts,” Burchard said. to offer both our campus such a positive experience for school students arrived on Kesler believes YC’s great- mains the same, according to “Youth Conference is chal- and our surrounding com- so many over the years al- the 550-student campus each est attribute comes from the Joann Rediger, a Taylor mu- lenging high school students munities,” Petroelje said. lows us to continue to push year for the conference. accepting community of be- sic professor who served as to explore their faith and their “[It] has had a real impact on the conference in fresh and Taylor got mattresses lievers the conference pro- Youth Conference co-director hearts deeper than they prob- people’s lives.” deep ways,” Petroelje said. from local camps, and every vides for students. in 1971. ably ever have before.” Kesler likens YC to Light- “We are seeking to create an dorm room housed two or “In a world of push and “The event is life chang- Junior YC Co-Director house and spring break trips. atmosphere for these students three teenagers. shove, for a kid to be brought ing, and that is the bottom Benj Petroelje also noted While those trips allow Taylor where real questions can be “There weren’t as many into an accepting community line,” Rediger said. “The one- the effect of YC on high students to interact with peo- asked, real conversations can distractions, such as technol- is such a testimony,” Kesler on-one interactions that the school attendees. ple from other countries and take place and real change ogy, to take our time back said. “They may never be in conference gives us a chance “Youth Conference has be- cultures, YC allows youth to can occur.” then,” Kesler said. “We were a place where they have the to experience with these come a respected ministry interact with Taylor culture. able to throw ourselves com- chance to be mentored by a high school students has pletely into the ministry.” caring older student who le- the opportunity to change But the honest impact Tay- gitimately cares about them. their lives.” Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser Dinner lor students had on confer- “For some, they may not be Junior YC cabinet mem- for ence attendees impressed from a place where something ber Bret Burchard agreed Kesler more than the number as meaningful as a smile on with Rediger. 2-year-old Nathan Taylor's cancer treatments of student participants. the sidewalk from a stranger “When you see high- “The evangelism was the would ever be experienced.” schoolers in tears and on their When: Monday, April 23, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. main take-away of the con- Though the number of faces in prayer and submis- ference, [as was] the total in- teens in attendance has de- sion, and you see small group Where: Upland Elementary School volvement of the whole stu- creased from the conference’s leaders praying over them, Cost: $5 chicken or $7 meal dent body,” Kesler said. “It earliest years – 298 attended it is obvious there is some- Runners' records: journals from the Boston Marathon

By Jake Lentscher Deb outside to get an idea personal history major, [se- “no.” Most days I run because that final turn onto Boylston cially Heartbreak Hill – or and Drew Hamer of what to wear for the race. nior] Micah Smith. Jake need- Jake challenges me. Street and seeing the finish the finish. Contributors It was pouring rain, and the ed someone to explain what I run for my dad. My dad’s line only blocks away. With It was better than I ever wind was gusting uncontrol- the Boston Tea Party was dream was to run the New thousands of people lining imagined. I think we ran all SATURDAY lably. This run got me really and why there was so much York City Marathon, but he the street and cheering their 26.2 with smiles on our fac- Jake (January Taylor grad- pumped up for the marathon. ado about a hill with a never got to accomplish that hearts out, we couldn’t help es. We recalled motivational uate) – The excitement of the I was excited about the chal- bunker on it. Good times! Fun dream because of cancer. but run faster. Scripture, biblical parallels, race became a lot more real lenge of the difficult weather factor: two points Hamer/ That leads me to another As we crossed the finish personal motivation, the past as I spent the day touring conditions. Lentscher, still zero points for reason. I run because I am line, I was filled with an in- pessimism, the days of train- the city with my family and As evening approached, I the Kenyans. physically able, and so I run credible sense of accomplish- ing and all the dreaming. Deb [Gates, senior]. There began to get nervous about for all those that can’t. ment, excitement and, most Turning the final corner are runners everywhere we whether or not my family and “As we crossed the I run because I love the of all, gratitude to God. was like running into the Col- go. We made our way down- friends would see us during finish line, I was filled competition of race day. I may Drew and I couldn’t help iseum. Running past Welles- town to the site of the fin- the marathon. I would hate with an incredible not win, but the real competi- but immediately thank God ley womens' college, howev- ish line for the race. It was for them to come all this way sense of accomplish- tion is against myself. for the grace he had shown er, was like running into a col- there that my heart began to and not even see us once as ment.” I run because I love the us. He allowed us both to iseum of screaming women. race uncontrollably. we ran. Eventually, I stopped people I meet and because it complete this great race de- It was amazing. The whole Bleachers were set up on thinking about this and just -Jake Lentscher - is a mission field. I pray my spite the lingering injuries. thing was awesome. I hurt each side of the street, and wanted to get to sleep so I’d actions, my words and my It was only by his sustaining so badly now, but the smile camera crews were work- be rested for the big day. It’s been said that runners composure all point to Christ. hand that we were given the still won’t leave. People have ing hard to set up all of their are not the most introspective Which is really the main rea- health and strength to run at cheered for us like they were equipment. A huge decora- Drew (senior) – Two days people. Although I desper- son to run. all. This was an experience lifelong friends. I might have tive finish line mat was until race day. I try not to ately want to disagree, I guess In “Chariots of Fire,” Eric that I will never forget. an addiction. stretched across the width of think about it, in order to that is fairly true for me. I can Liddle says, “When I run, I I know the tally was two the street. avoid the butterflies that run for two hours and think feel the Lord’s pleasure.” God Drew – Experience of a life- points Jake/Drew, zero This race is a pretty big haunt my stomach. of nothing more than Big made me fast enough to run time. Now I just don’t want points Kenyan. However, deal. What if I don’t get to The forecast is in our fa- Macs, resting, my fiancée, competitively, so I give my to forget it. the Kenyans won this one by experience the joy of running vor. People are flipping out, dorm life and Ibuprofen. gift back to him. I don’t want to forget the a hair. When it comes to un- across this finish line? What because it is supposed to be However, I’d like to think I’m scared, but that fear start, the weather, the faces, thinkable running ability: one if my IT band acts up after a low 40s, raining and 30-mph that over these last 700 miles causes excitement. The idea of the runners, the quitters, point Kenyans, zero points few miles and I never get to winds. Please. That’s a nor- or so of running I’ve had a not accomplishing our goals the fans cheering us on, the Hamer/Lentscher. What an endure Heartbreak Hill? mal training day in Upland. few deeper thoughts or con- is scary, but isn’t that life? excitement, the hills – espe- experience. What a dream. I tried not to dwell on these Weather: one point Hamer/ versations. For example, Tomorrow will be one nervous thoughts, but they Lentscher, zero points for I finally know why I run. for the books: the weather, were certainly doing their the Kenyans. Honestly, I can’t say I love the energy, the injuries. All best to creep into my head. We drove until five this running. I love parts of it, the pieces of the puzzle are morning. We would have but I don’t actually enjoy here. Now it’s time to put SUNDAY gotten to Boston around 3 the sport of running all that it together. Jake – It was difficult to p.m., but we couldn’t pass much. I think I’d prefer to be We have dreamed of Heart- think about anything but up the idea of Times Square good at something else. break Hill and the finish line the race today. The terrible at 3 a.m. Two hours, $13 and One main reason I run is for almost eight months. To- weather was one thing that I many mad taxi drivers later, because Jake keeps challeng- morrow we get our chance. needed to be prepared for. we were back on the road. ing me. Challenging me with After spending much of Today a friend is showing marathons, paces, distances, MONDAY the day in the city, I went us around the downtown. future races, and I just can’t Jake – Words can’t really de- for a quick mile run with Good thing we brought our look at a challenge and say scribe the emotion of making Features April 20, 2007 Page 4 'Disturbia'A&E brings new twists to familiar territory By Andrew Neel behind as he’s trying to hide Sports Editor from Turner while searching for his mother. “Disturbia,” a thriller star- The film also succeeds as ring Shia LaBeouf, made a thriller because of Morse's a theater full of teenagers performance. While Turner scream, and it wasn’t because may not be as frightening as they thought the former Dis- Hannibal Lecter (“The Silence ney star was “super hot.” of the Lambs”), Morse deliv- The film is clearly doing ers a chillingly creepy role, something right. blending the personalities of “Disturbia” is a modern re- Lecter, an angry stepfather make of the Hitchcock classic and the creepy old man from “Rear Window” and centers “Family Guy.” on the nosy habits of Kale While it is not the focus of (LaBeouf), a high school stu- the film, the friendship be- dent placed on house arrest tween Kale and Ronnie (Aar- for the summer after assault- on Yoo) adds lighthearted ing his Spanish teacher. moments and generates a si- When Kale’s mother shuts multaneously horrifying and off his Xbox and takes away hilarious scene where Ron- his television, he starts spying nie pranks Kale by faking his on his neighbors as a form of own death immediately after “reality TV.” an intense situation. Two neighbors who draw “Disturbia” fails in the special attention from Kale same areas as most teen mov- are Ashley (Sarah Roemer), ies: predictability, cheesy an attractive girl who recent- dialogue and poor story de- ly moved next door, and the velopment. Despite these mysterious Mr. Turner (Da- problems, “Disturbia” has vid Morse), who has a car resonated with its target au- that matches a vehicle con- dience, generating over $22 nected to a missing person’s Photo courtesy of rottentomatoes.com million opening weekend investigation. "Disturbia" debuted at No. 1 in the box office last weekend, making over $22 million and establishing Shia LaBeouf as a successful leading and giving LaBeouf a solid Kale eventually meets man. The film received a PG-13 rating for sequences of terror and violence, and some sensuality. start as a leading man. Ashley, and the two become Don’t see this film expect- friends. This relationship pear, but unless viewers have everyone will live happily gles and expressive lighting er chases Kale through two ing another “Rear Window,” appears forced, but it is not never seen a movie before, ever after. effects, director D.J. Caruso houses, both of which have but if you want to see a fun- overly distracting from the “Disturbia” won’t surprise But “Disturbia” does have does an exceptional job of rooms that alternate between ny, fast-paced thriller, “Dis- rest of the film. anyone. It is painfully obvi- some genuinely terrifying creating suspense and terror. bright and dim lighting. turbia” is a decent choice. This is where a spoiler ous Kale will get the girl, the moments. Through a combi- This is most evident at the Caruso also lets the cam- warning would normally ap- bad guy will get caught and nation of unique camera an- end of the film, when Turn- era ‘sneak up’ on Kale from Movie Rating: 6.5 out of 10. Lily Allen dares to be real A Web site out of the ordinary

By Josh Porter A&E Editor

Eating fake, waxy fruit is not as satisfying as munch- ing the real thing. Such is most pop music: It’s phony and melts together into a puddle of sticky goo. Which is why Lily Allen is so refreshing. Allen desires to bring some- thing unique to the music industry. She throws some bitter break-up songs onto Photos courtesy of wreckedfortheordinary.com her new album, “Alright, Still,” but her subject matter By Megan Baird Wrecked for the municate. Personally, we’re unobjective to Editor-in-Chief is mostly one-of-a-kind. Ordinary (www. the whole question of, "What does it mean To clarify, Allen is not lyri- wreckedfortheordinary. to get a bunch of stories about Jesus wreck- cally wholesome, which is com) is an e-zine launched this January as a ing people’s lives in the best way possible, her main fault as an artist. branch of Adventures in Missions, an organi- changing their lives and getting them to Her unapologetic nature is zation that sponsors short-term mission trips. think less about themselves and more about admirable to a certain extent Wrecked Editor-in-Chief Jeff Goins shared some the kingdom of God?" because it sets her apart. And information about the goals and missions of But the objective is to get our name out to be fair, her home country Wrecked, a publication that, according to its Web there, to get more and more people influ- of England is more accepting site, “does not seek what it is, but rather what it enced by [the Web site] so that we can make of her language. Still, many should be.” a profound impact on our culture, not by just Americans consider singing choosing to campaign, not by having lots of about the size of your ex- Q: Can you describe the mission of seeker-friendly worship services, but just by boyfriend’s privates (“Not Wrecked for the Ordinary? telling stories and sharing the glory of God. Big”) crass. A: The mission is to awaken and challenge That’s really what the Bible is and that’s But examine one of her a generation of young adults to follow an how the church started, with just people American competitors. unsafe Christ in a world that’s numbed by traveling and sharing profound stories about Fergie’s subject of choice var- pop Christianity … what God is doing. Sometimes in America ies between her hump (her The Christian culture doesn’t have to be we just don’t engage enough in that ancient hump, her hump, her hump) one way. It doesn’t have to be what Rick media of storytelling. and a made-up adjective Warren says it’s supposed to be in “The (“Fergalicious”) to describe Purpose-Driven Church,” and it doesn’t Q: How do you hope people, both just how much she resem- have to be what Chris Tomlin sings about Christians and non-Christians, react when bles herself. in a worship song. And none of those things they visit the "Wrecked" Web site? Allen relies on more than are bad, but the minute we start saying that A: I guess that depends on what their just a catchy beat and makes this is what the church looks like – this is the background is. I hope that when Christians you care about what she body of Christ and how it should function visit the site, I hope that some people are sings. Her lyrics and style Photo courtesy of g-images.amazon.com systematically and institutionally – we lose a a little bit shaken up. I’m not going to be give her a down-to-earth Lily Allen's first album, "Alright, Still," debuted in America on Jan. lot of the fun and radical passion that accom- disappointed if some people get offended, quality, as if she’s actually 30 and reached No. 20 on U.S. charts. panied the early church. because Christ was offensive. He said, “If a real person (Fergie is cur- And so our vision, what we’re starting with you don’t eat my flesh and drink my blood rently suspected breakup songs sounds natural, mainly the Web site, we’re re-imagining culture. And then you can’t inherit eternal life.” That was to be a fem-bot). Allen is lyri- like “Smile” and uncontaminated by digital if you know anything about Shane Claiborne, most definitely offensive … She just sings cally gifted, “Not Big”) have distortion. The album main- he started up a DVD series that’s kind of in The point is not to go around offending about exactly which is why nothing new tains a distinct lounge-singer line with this. It’s called “Another World Is people. The point is to share truth. And so I what’s going it's frustrat- to say, many of feel; listening to it is like get- Possible,” [which says] another culture is hope when people … come on the Web site, on in her life. In ing she felt the them say it in an ting lost and stumbling upon possible, just another mindset, another way whether they’re a Christian, non-Christian, “Alfie,” Allen need to restrict interesting way. a café band playing superior as the new church to be the body of Christ … atheist, agnostic, whatever label they go by, encourages her her fan base Allen is lyrically live music. and I hope that the way that we want to do [the Web site] looks like truth … little brother, with a Parental gifted, which is Every artist wants to sell that is at the pulpit, going deeper and a little They don’t have to agree with it, they don’t Alfie, to quit Advisory label. why it’s frustrat- CDs, but it’s easier to respect more meaningful than sometimes the church have to like it, but I just hope that we’re getting high ing she felt the the ones like Lily Allen who in America thinks it ought to be. genuine and authentic … I just hope the mes- and reclaim his need to restrict say something out of the sage comes off as being authentic and that life. In “Friend of Mine,” her fan base with a Parental ordinary. Just what does a Q: As editor-in-chief, what goals do you some kind of internal chord can get struck in she expresses a disdain for Advisory label. Still, listeners song like “Fergalicious” have have for Wrecked? someone’s soul and they can really resonate fake, two-faced relationships should encourage her brand to say? Fergie might as well A: Well, our big picture goal is to reach with the truth. among women. of unique songwriting. be standing on a curb in L.A., a million young people, a million visitors Those interested in contributing articles to While a few of Allen’s Beyond the lyrics, Allen holding a sign that reads, to the Web site who are reading the articles "Wrecked" should e-mail questions or submis- songs (particularly post- is a great singer. Her voice “Will sing for money.” and engaging in what we’re trying to com- sions to [email protected]. A&E April 20, 2007 Page 5 ODefendingpini theismonsletters to the editor against atheism Thoughtful musings of an atheist niscience — If God is om- niscient and omnipotent, By Philip Fiscella gave them up. Many skeptics badly sometimes. Personally, accepted minority group in he knows precisely how he will tell a similar story. I feel that I’ve become a bet- American society. This would will omnipotently intervene In Alex Frank’s article that Personal allegory aside, ter and more tolerant person help explain why, of the 7-9 in human history. But that appeared in last week’s Echo, you’ll find that people in the since my loss of faith (there’s percent of people who don’t means he is incapable of Frank wrote “[The atheist] poorer, less educated parts still a long way to go). I believe in any god, less than changing his mind concern- doesn’t bother asking any- of the world are, in general, haven’t seen any evidence 1 percent will label them- By Marc Belcastro ing how he will intervene, one who may be able to call more superstitious. that atheists are any worse selves “atheists.” Opinions Editor so God cannot be both omni- him out.” I’ve even had friends tell than theists. Finally, I’ll readily agree scient and omnipotent. First of all, I would like to me about how Satan is still Indeed, I know a lot of with you that I am uncom- I would like to inquire into Causation — It is incon- suggest that the same is true possessing people, but that Christians (even here at Tay- fortable with some of the whether Christians are typi- ceivable for something to for most Christians. he is much more active in lor) who do things I would teachings of the Bible, as any cally able to provide an ade- come into existence without However, if you look at the places like Africa! Somehow never even consider doing. civilized person ought to be. quate or a reasonable defense a cause, which is why we re- statistics, atheists are much they miss the obvious con- Ethics seem to be more about It teaches intolerance, pre- of their beliefs, especially quire a cause to be assigned more prevalent among those clusion: There is no devil, maturity than religion. That scribes capital punishment with regard to the objections to everything that comes who have attained higher but some people don’t know said, it’s hard to get a large for myriad petty offenses, raised by atheism. into existence. How can God, education. This is especially how else to classify certain enough sample to really tell, and its god is depicted as Apologetics, an aspect of therefore, exist without need- true in fields such as biology, diseases. Education and ra- as most non-believers are not commanding genocide, the theology concerned with ing a cause? astronomy or geology, which tional thought will usually forthcoming about their lack systematic rape of young defending or offering proof If you do not believe these present a challenge to tradi- erode superstition, not pro- of belief. girls, the murder of their fa- for Christianity, is the sort of arguments are sufficient or tional beliefs. mote it. Frankly, we’re not seeking thers, mothers and brothers, material with which I strong- convincing, are you able to As a Christian prepar- Frank also wrote that converts; we just want to be slavery, war and a host of ly believe Christians should furnish a response detailing ing for a career in ministry, “many ‘atheists’ in the real left alone. other horrible injustices. make themselves (more than why? Are you acquainted I once thought I had all the world are atheists simply There is also a great deal As the well-known agnos- merely) acquainted. with how theists have han- answers. After asking those because they are seeking to of stigma (as you’ve so help- tic Ingersoll put it, if these Alex Frank, in his Opin- dled such argumentation? who could “call me out,” I justify the lifestyle they are fully highlighted) attached to were the commands of God, ions article from last week, Now I will briefly men- found that my beliefs were already living.” the phrase “atheist.” Accord- what, under the same circum- offered some potential argu- tion how a theist may reply deeply flawed, and after not I’m sure you’re aware that ing to the American Mosaic stances, would have been the ments atheists might employ. to the above objections. I will finding any solution, finally people of all creeds behave Project, atheists are the least commands of a devil? They are as follows: (1) The not address the problem of Bible contradicts itself; (2) the evil because, given the space Reflecting on Taylor's grief observed Bible is a loose translation of constraints, I think I would old, unverified documents; actually do the counterargu- By Bob Neideck ity of loss, the uncertainty by grief and don’t return to us. By mourning we express (3) the Bible preaches hatred ments a disservice. that comes with grief. We prior states of “normalcy” our protest at the loss as and intolerance. God’s incoherence — Om- As a counselor, it's my know the psalmist wrote, through the interventions of well as our desire to change These are fine places to be- nipotence does not imply training to be ready; it’s my “Be still and know that I am outside sources. Not even what happened and have it gin — very important objec- the ability to bring about a job to be ready. God” (Psalm 46:10), but we’d the intercession of a loving not be true. By mourning we tions to address — but I am contradiction, like making I was sure when April 26, prefer to, “Be still and know God will return things to the express the effects we have not sure they comprise some something exist and not exist 2007, arrived, I’d be ready the reason why.” way they were. experienced from the devas- of the fundamental argu- simultaneously, which this for the sadness, ready to en- Grief is disorderly; it takes Helen Keller said, “The tating impact of the loss. By ments atheism levels against objection entails. ter into the sense of loss the the shape of a spiral rather only way to the other side mourning we may experi- theism. Here are some others The incompatibility issue campus would feel again. than that of a straight line. is through.” When we enter ence God in a new way that an atheist might utilize: — The objection itself is inco- Then came the Bluffton We think we’ve moved for- into grief, we enter into the will help us reconcile the new The problem of evil — God herent and stating nonsense. baseball team accident, and I ward only to return to that valley of shadows. There’s “normal.” As Job said, “My either actively endorses, pas- The concept behind “chang- got a little ambushed by the sad place again. We think nothing noble or heroic ears had heard of you before. sively condones or is unable ing one’s mind” usually sadness I felt. After that came we’ve left behind the intense about grieving. It’s painful, But now my eyes have seen to prevent the outrageous involves improving upon the death of a new friend, pain, and we’re so relieved, it lingers, and it’s work. But you” (Job 42:5). types of evil and suffering a previous decision, but a and once again the sadness but then it gets triggered it’s certainly necessary for all Lord God, I wish it were true that occur in abundance perfect being would have no was deeper than I anticipat- again, and we wonder what kinds of losses. that “brokenness is what I long around the world. need for such an alteration. ed. Next came the tragedy at is wrong with us. Jesus said, “Blessed are for,” but it’s not. I’d like to be God’s incoherence — The Causation — Things ex- Virginia Tech, and although We wonder why our grief those who mourn, for they spared of pain and sorrow, but it very concept of God is (logi- ist and cannot come into ex- I knew no one there, I found isn’t following the prescribed shall be comforted” (Mat- seems to find me anyway. Grant cally) incoherent. An omnip- istence without a cause, so myself staggered by sadness stages written about in the thew 5:4). Mourning, then, me courage and endurance. Let otent God should be able to a first cause is necessary to once again. textbooks. We wonder why seems to be the way through. me know that I'm never away create a stone too heavy for initiate the existence of sub- Internationally acclaimed God isn’t restoring us back Grief is what we think and from your love, no matter how him to lift. But if he cannot sequent things. It is impos- counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt to “normal.” We strive to get feel after a loss; mourning difficult my circumstances. lift the stone, then he is not sible to have an infinite series calls these spasms of sad- past the negative emotions is the outward expression of Dear God, April 26 is coming, omnipotent, and if he cannot of “non-first“ causes, for we ness “griefbursts.” They and moods quickly and ef- those thoughts and feelings. which means sadness is coming. create such a stone, then he is can ask how those non-first often come without warn- ficiently, through hard work, By mourning we express But it also means a chance to not omnipotent. causes were initiated. There- ing and can be triggered by faith and “letting go,” but our feelings about our loss, mourn is coming. Help me to be The incompatibility of fore, there must be a first, un- things we would never ex- “normal” never comes, and and we invite others to join ready for that. God’s omnipotence and om- caused cause. pect. They can leave us feel- we don’t know why. ing disrupted and confused I guess “normal” never America's hidden curse all over again, and we’re not comes because our lives are The Echo sure why. altered forever by death, loss Taylor University By Josh Porter citizens certainly consider We don’t like the ambigu- and trauma. We’re changed Megan Baird Chrissie Thompson A&E Editor cursing to be generally low- Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor brow, the main concern when Remembering Earth Day Bono, lead singer of the dealing with these words Mia Wales Lauren Hartshorn band U2, slipped up dur- seems to be their influence By Derek Shiels mals praising God. We could News Editor Features Editor ing the 2003 Golden Globe on children. Having been a listen and hear songbirds, Marc Belcastro Josh Porter awards ceremony. Many may child once, I can certainly re- We love holidays. This crickets, an owl or maybe Opinions Editor A&E Editor still remember the incident. late. The most hurtful things Sunday is another special just the wind, and we might Andrew Neel Leslie Leak He uttered the f-word — one said to me didn't include day our society has set aside hear God through these ex- Sports Editor Associate News Editor of the most deplorable words curse words. If they did, it to remember. Unfortunately, pressions of praise. Audrey English Timmy Huynh known to Americans — on was an afterthought. many times it goes unnoticed Earth Day could be a day Advertising Manager Photographer NBC network television. And what about adults? If and unobserved. to be aware of nature and The Federal Communica- the main reason for grown- Maybe when you were how it reveals the qualities Lauren Birtles Ellen Koch tions Commission ultimately ups to avoid cursing amongst younger you planted a tree of God: the hail and storms Copy Editor Photographer decided not to fine NBC, as themselves is because it’s or picked up trash on this no one can withstand, the Donna Downs Jonathan Schelander Bono’s expletive wasn’t used low-brow, then perhaps us- day. Earth Day has been cele- incomprehensible vastness Faculty Adviser Distribution Manager in a sexually descriptive ing a sentence fragment is brated every year since 1970, of space and the sunsets no manner. Bono said, “This is just as deplorable as throw- with now over 500 million artist can capture. really, really f------brilliant.” ing the f-word into a com- people and 175 nations rec- Perhaps it’s a day to give The mission of The Echo is to fairly and without bias represent The FCC went on record plete one. ognizing it. the owner his rent for our the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus and saying that “the use of spe- Now, I’m not suggesting Why does Earth Day come continued leasing. The rent to be a vehicle of accurate and pertinent information to the stu- dent body, faculty and staff. The Echo also aims to be a forum cific words, including exple- that curse words are as be- and go without us ever is affordable, but it’s not free. that fosters healthy discussion about relevant issues, acting as tives or other ‘four-letter nign as any other word. Wis- knowing? Is it that we don’t He asks for acknowledge- a catalyst for change on our campus. words,’ does not render ma- er people will decline to use know how to celebrate it? ment and thanksgiving and terial obscene.” them, or utter them only for Planting a tree is good, but wise stewardship of what is The Echo has been published weekly since 1915, except for The Parents Television emphasis. I’m simply say- that might be compared to his. Earth Day could be a day January term, exam week and school holidays and is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and the Indiana Collegiate Council, a Los Angeles-based ing that condemning curse giving a gift on Christmas to evaluate and then improve Press Association. watchdog group, attempted words isn’t getting to the or lighting fireworks for the our caretaking. to appeal the decision, be- heart of the matter. Fourth of July — like the mil- Another idea is that this The Echo is printed by The Palladium-Item in Richmond, lieving the FCC was essen- It seems to me that invent- lions who celebrate Christ- day could signify the oppor- Ind. Offices are located in the Rupp Communication Arts tially “splitting hairs.” Who ing profanities is the natural mas because of Santa Claus, tunity we have to be a part Building. was right? progression of a bigger prob- but don’t realize there’s of a great choir. We’re God’s All letters, questions or comments may be addressed to: We can hopefully agree lem. They effectively hint at something deeper to the day. special creation, created in that American broadcast the obscene without actually If there’s something deep- his image, but we’re only The Echo television isn’t appropri- stating it. We’re still saying er to be understood about part of the whole earth that 236 W. Reade Ave. ate for the kind of language hurtful things to each other. Earth Day, will it lead to he calls good and died for. It Upland, IN 46989-1001 (765) 998-5359 Bono used. However, at that I believe parents should something holy and worth could be a day to stretch our [email protected] time, the Golden Globes cer- not tolerate profanity from thinking about? Yes. Earth vocal cords. © Taylor University 2007 emony was a live event with their children. But more im- day has come to be one of One more thought. Earth no time delay, and accidents portantly, they should take my favorite days. I love to Day could be a day to peti- Letters to the Editor happen. Still, these two orga- the time to teach them ethi- ponder the deeper ideas and tion the Lord for redemption Letters to the Editor must be sent to [email protected] nizations’ conflicting views cal discernment in the words thoughts behind the celebra- and restoration that only by 3 p.m. Wednesday and be no longer than 400 words. on the subject call into ques- they speak. Restricting seven tion of Earth Day. he can provide. The earth Due to volume, not all opinion articles received can be tion just how harmful curse or eight words isn't enough, One of the ideas I’ve pon- groans eagerly for the Lord’s printed. Opinions should be kept as concise as possible. words are. and it’s ultimately meaning- dered is that this day is a time return. We, too, should make The Echo reserves the right to edit submissions for While many upstanding less without morality. to hear the plants and ani- our eagerness known! length and content. Opinions Sports April 20, 2007 Page 6 Trojans attempt to bounce back TU baseball wins two at Goshen after losing six of seven games

Kraynak. Freshman Landon Ans- In game two, Nycz started pach got the start for the and pitched all seven innings Trojans and only allowed for the Trojans in a five-hit two runs through his five performance in which he al- innings pitched. The Trojan lowed only one earned run offense was anything but si- and picked up the win, 12- lent, banging out 11 hits on 2, as Taylor’s offense finally the game. Sophomore Paul broke out of its slump. Passiales, Pease and Kraynak The two teams met again led the Trojans at the plate Monday at Taylor to finish with two hits each. out the conference series. In The two teams entered the the first game, the Trojans ninth inning tied 2-2. Taylor gave up a lead in the sixth came up first in the inning inning, when Huntington and scored two runs to gain came roaring back to tie the the lead 4-2. game at 6-6. But the Ravens proved In the final inning, the For- their resolve by scoring three esters scored one run and runs in the bottom of the shut down Taylor’s offense ninth against Trojans fresh- to grab the 7-6 victory. Nycz man pitcher Caleb Stertzer to took the loss in pitching re- hand him the loss. lief for the Trojans. The loss against the Ra- Photo by Timmy Huynh In the second game, Hun- vens is a microcosm of the Junior Christian Burrell hits a double for the Trojans in Monday's doubleheader against Huntington. Taylor dropped the first game tington jumped out to an last several weeks of the Tro- to Huntington 7-6 and fell 12-8 to the Foresters in the second contest. early 7-0 lead. The Trojans jans’ season, where the team responded and closed the has been competitive until By Ryan Schmucker dropped six of its last seven tournament to do so. Taylor traveled to Hun- gap to 7-6 before Huntington the final at-bat, but has not Contributor games before grabbing two “We have failed to make tington Friday to make up put the game out of reach been able to put the opposi- with Andrew Neel Sports Editor MCC victories against the the most of promising op- a game that had been post- for good and held on for the tion away. Maple Leafs. portunities to either take or poned due to rain. Freshman 12-8 win, completing its two- “We’ve played well at Taylor's baseball team The Trojans won the first hold a lead,” senior Chris pitcher Landon Good took game sweep at Taylor. Fresh- times, but we keep beating found itself in a slump as it game 4-1 and held on for a Nycz said. “We need to keep the loss in game one, as the man pitcher Ryan Boden ourselves late in games when traveled to Goshen Thurs- dramatic 7-2 win in the 11- focusing on the little things Foresters came out swing- took the loss for Taylor. we don’t finish strong,” ju- day, but the Trojans started inning second game. involved in the game of base- ing and Huntington cruised The Trojans visited rival nior Drew Severns said. regaining momentum with The team still has a chance ball and … we plan on clean- to an 8-0 win. The Foresters Anderson Tuesday in a non- The Trojans return to ac- two key wins. to make the regional tourna- ing those things up as we held Taylor's offense to just conference match-up that tion 1 p.m. tomorrow in a Taylor (22-21, 8-9 Mid- ment, but the Trojans will look to make a run into the two hits all game, both com- ended in a disappointing 5-4 doubleheader at MCC oppo- Central Conference) had have to win the conference conference tournament.” ing from freshman Michael loss for Taylor. nent Bethel. York breaks 20-year-old record at Little State Men's team finishes seventh, women's team places 13th at track meet in Indy

By Anna Daniels York qualified for the helped her focus on each lap and 21.96, respectively. real difficult circumstances,” freshman Elizabeth Hawn, Staff Writer NAIA National Champion- instead of the race as a whole “It was nice to see how we Bowers said. “Our four guys senior Amanda Jackson, and ships in the 10,000 with a sec- and made the goal of a 38- stack up to some of the larger ran really well.” juniors Kelsey Randall and Senior Lolly York’s record- ond-place finish of 36:45.32, minute finish seem realistic. schools in Indiana,” sopho- Leman set a personal re- Vanessa Fereshetian placed breaking time in the 10,000- which is 54 seconds faster Sophomore Ian Brown led more Chris Leman said of cord with a time of 1:55.21 in ninth in the 4x100 with a meter run led the Taylor than the 20-year-old Taylor the men’s team with a fourth- the men’s team’s seventh- the 800, finishing seventh. team-best time of 53.35. women’s track team to a 13th record time of 37:41.20 held place finish in the 100-meter place finish. Freshman David Brooks In the hammer throw, ju- place finish at last weekend’s by Jodi Williamson. dash and a second-place run The 4x400-relay team of also set a personal record nior Deborah Best threw 112- Little State Championships “The competition was in- freshmen Dave Voss and in the 800 with a 10th-place 4, placing 12th. in Indianapolis, while the credible, especially the three "The competi- Brad Wetherell, sophomore time of 1:56.86, while junior Although not compet- men’s team finished seventh other girls that were in the tion was incredible Andy Marston and senior Drew Cowan placed fifth in ing at the Little State meet, of 20 teams. front pack with me,” York ... There is no way Randal Dunbar took third the discus throw with a dis- freshman Hilary Pederson “I was completely shocked said. “There is no way that I I could have run as with a time of 3:24.19. tance of 153-4. ran a half marathon the same at the outcome of the 10,000,” could have run as well with- well without these “It wasn't great weather; “[Cowan] is developing weekend in Colombus, Ohio. York said. “My goal was to out these girls pushing me girls pushing me." it was freezing rain, but we consistency at a high level,” Her time qualified her for the qualify for nationals with a throughout the whole race.” came together as a team and Bowers said. “He’s shooting NAIA national meet. time of over 38 minutes, so I York said a talk about lap -Lolly York- said, ‘We're not going to let for the 160’s, and I think he’ll The teams compete tomor- was completely surprised to splits she had with Coach this affect us,’” Dunbar said. get there.” row in Bourbonnais, Ill., for a run a 36:45.” Ted Bowers before the race in the 200 with times of 11.05 “It was a real good race in For the women’s team, meet at Olivet Nazarene. Trojans Sports TU softball gets split against IWU (Home games in bold)

By Amy Watkins Senior first baseman Amy Track Contributor Richardson agreed. (Men) “Winning games in confer- 7th of 20, Little State Taylor faced off with ence is always important,” (Women) conference rival Indiana she said. “Shutting out a 13th of 18, Little State Wesleyan yesterday in a dou- strong opponent just makes Upcoming events: bleheader. The games ended it that much better.” as mirror images, with Taylor But the Lady Trojans did Saturday winning the first contest 4-0 not get the same offensive at Olivet Nazarene and IWU winning the second production in the second Baseball by the same score. game that they had in the (22-21, 8-9) Taylor (7-18, 4-4 Mid-Cen- first. IWU capitalized on op- (1-1) at Huntington tral Conference) came into portunities, and as Coach the games off a pair of wins Stephanie Smith explained, (0-2) vs. Huntington against Grace that placed the momentum was all in the (0-1) at Anderson the team in the middle of the Wildcats’ favor. W, 4-1 Goshen MCC standings. IWU (19- “Defensively we were rel- W, 7-2 (11 innings) Goshen

9, 8-6) has consistently been atively the same both games, Photo by Ellen Koch Upcoming games: one of the better teams in the but at the plate we didn’t re- Sophomore Lindsey Arnold slides into home for the Lady Trojans in Wednesday's game against Saturday conference and the matchup ally string anything togeth- Indiana Wesleyan. Taylor won the first game of the doubleheader 4-0. at Bethel 1 p.m. presented a challenge for the er,” she said. “IWU came Thursday Lady Trojans. Still, Taylor out hard in the first inning Yoder agreed with Ar- prove to them that we can this season and will be strong Indiana Wesleyan 1 p.m. was able to emerge victori- and took the momentum nold’s assessment of the beat anybody. It doesn’t mat- contenders in the conference ous in the first game due to a back. Things were just going team’s performance. ter who it is, as long as we tournament. We have solid Softball great team effort. [IWU's] way.” “Our strategy across the play our game.” pitching and strong hitting, (7-18, 4-4) Junior shortstop Erica Yo- Sophomore Lindsey Ar- board is to win each in- After a tough non-confer- so I see us doing very well in (1-1) vs. St. Francis der was excited to see her nold felt the team was able to ning,” she said. “Offensively ence schedule at the begin- the next few weeks.” (2-0) at Grace team rise to the occasion. execute its game plan more that means taking quality at ning of the season, Taylor Arnold echoed her team- “The fact that it was a con- effectively in the first contest bats, smart base running and has gone 4-4 in conference mates' sentiments. (1-1) vs. Indiana Wesleyan ference game against IWU than the second. ultimately scoring each in- games. With the season “My goal for our team Upcoming games: turns up the heat a bit in our “Our strategy is always to ning. Defensively that means winding down, Richardson would be to give everything Saturday hearts,” she said. “IWU has a jump on them in the first in- throwing our strong pitchers is optimistic about what the that we have for the rest of at Marian 1 p.m. strong program – there is no ning by scoring and then to and having the defense that team can accomplish. our games,” she said. “I don’t Tuesday doubt about that. Games like win each inning after that,” supports them.” “It’s exciting to see every- want any regrets at the end of Spring Arbor 3 p.m. today are a lot of fun and are she said, adding that the “So many games this year thing coming together for the season, and if we give all Thursday why we work so hard in the team failed to accomplish we’ve just beat ourselves,” us,” she said. “I expect that that we can then I don’t think at Goshen 3 p.m. off season.” that in both games. Smith said. “This win should we will win a lot more games we can have regrets.” Sports