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1 HI"" r m The choice is ours? Abortion remains a hot topic at colleges all over TH E ORCH «::I11 the nation and at VU, VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER page 10. jgBJABrA„2P04, VOLUME 96, ISSUE 17 Tonighh Bitter, 21° complete weather onpg.2 CODE SPARKS CONTROVERSY Students become vocal amidst concerns of all-encompassing social honor code INSIDE. Katie Fassl Jesse began researching other schools body." TORCH WRITER and their codes, and compiled a basic code he "It will never News believes would work for VU.Many universi happen," said When Brandt Hall Student Senator Sean Junior Tuesday ties Jesse contacted had a relatively lenient sophomore Ingrid Jesse considered the idea of ••a social honor code, or no code at all. Schwenk. "There A look at the Democratic code, he didn't think Valparaiso University Butler University's Dean of Student Life, are far too many presidential primary can students would react the way they have. Irene Stevens, said social honor codes are usu limitations." didates through the eyes The idea, brought forth in last week's ally successful at small colleges where the stu "The major of students Student Senate Comer, has sparked controver dents are very homogeneous. ity of these rules page 3 sy with many students and has filled Jesse's e- "A lot of people say it sounds communist are already in mail inbox and voicemail. and fascist. It may be idealistic, but it's attain VU's student Opinion The code was written as potentially able," said Jesse. guidebook. By Unequal treatment including a ban on the following for VU stu Some examples of code violation could creating a code of Student Senator Sean Jesse dents: alcohol, vulgar language, arson, assault, include propping doors or swearing in crass. conduct, every- has received numerous calls Szymczyk says commuter harassment of any kind, false fire alarms, gam Professors, resident assistants and possibly thing will be in and e-mails oyer his pro students are marginalized posed social honor code. bling, hazing, unauthorized use of keys, per students would report violations. one place, right in page 7 jury, property damage, stalking, theft, tres For the first violation, a student would be front of students," said Jesse. passing and weapons possession or use. It brought before a board, much like Judicial Freshman Amanda Schuster agrees with Features would also restrict tobacco use and give guide Board, and be sentenced to community serv the basic idea of the code. Bargain Bonanza lines for computer ethics. ice. For second and third offenses, the conse "I think it's an awesome idea, but I real "It's more of a code of conduct," said quences would be greater, and for major ly don't think it would work. We're already Jesse. "Students would sign it at registration offenses, students could face suspension or supposed to have a dry campus and people still and would be bound to follow the rules. It's expulsion. drink. They still will even if they have to sign more of a code of ethics to improve the cam Although Jesse thinks the code is a great an honor code. It would turn into a joke," said pus as a whole. If everything around VU was idea, many students strongly disagree. Schuster. enforced, it would greatly improve the safety "This guy is basically saying that we Said Jesse, "The code will be based on and environment of this campus." Thrift shops make a need to be perfect, but not only that, he's what students want right now. The only way it dollar go a long way Jesse arrived at the idea for the code after implying that we have the capacity," said will be brought to the Senate is if students page 9 he and other students became fed up with peo sophomore Andy Schneider. want it." ple smoking around campus. Jesse stated that he has no intentions to A forum discussing the proposal of the "I began talking about the problem with violate anyone's rights. social honor code will be held from 6-8 p.m. A&E some other senators, and Student Body "The way I see it, the main goal is that on March 24 in the Union Round table, and on Do you believe President Meredith Paull said that it could be we're trying to help students," said Jesse. March 25 from 6-8 p.m. in the Great Hall. in miracles? included in a social honor code," said Jesse. "This is definitely not for me. It's for every- Anyone is welcome to attend. Losing FRIENDS Steinbrecher Museum store closing announces retirement After 25 years, athletic Review of "Miracle" director to call it quits with Kurt Russell page 15 Brent Whitlock SPORTS EDITOR Sports Andy Viano TORCH WRITER Western wind comes blowin' in The reign is about to end for the man that built the ARC. Not Noah, but William Steinbrecher, who announced his retire ment, effective July 31, 2004, as Valparaiso University's director of athletics. Steinbrecher has headed the depart ment since 1979 and over the past 25 years has worked hard to bring success to VU athletics at the NCAA Division I level. In addition, he oversaw the construction of Manager Nancy Yohe opens the FRIENDS Museum Store in the Brauer Museum of Art. The store, currently the Athletics-Recreation Center, the found Women's basketball loses j holding a total liquidation sale, will close its doors forever on Feb. 11 after nearly nearly nine years. ing of the Crusader Club (VU's athletics to Western Illinois, who art, and in particular, pieces Brauer exhibits, so we have a donation organization) and development of wins 24th straight home Sarah Benczik TORCH WRITER that are representative of the unique selection of gifts. the Mid-Continent Conference and Pioneer game museum's current collection. People would come in and Football League. He also helped found the pages 18 The FRIENDS Museum "We sell items that can purchase something to take North Star Conference for women's sports, Store at the Brauer Museum not be found anywhere else on home with them to remember which was later changed to the Mid- INDEX of Art will close its doors per campus," said Nancy Yohe, the museum and its exhibits." Continent Conference in 1982. News l manently on Feb. 11. the store manager. "We The gift shop opened in "Every year around the beginning of Weather 2 Located just inside the worked with the museum 1995 when the Valparaiso January, I would struggle with myself doors of the Brauer, the small director to select items that VUPD Beat 2 gift shop sells items related to were specifically related to see •FRIENDS/?^ 4 Announcements 2 see • RETIRE p^e 19 Opinion 7 Features 9 A&E 13 Clips & Classifieds 16 Sports 17 A tour of the Christopher Center + page 2, The Torch NEWS February 6, 2004
January 23 VUPD received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the alley behind Phi Kappa Psi. Several non-campus subjects were arrested for minor consumption of alcohol and transported to Porter County Jail for booking.
VUPD responded to a loud noise complaint on the 4th floor of ANGELA KNEIFEL Alumni Hall. While making contact with the student in the A new cyber cafe will provide students with a relaxing atmosphere in the new Christopher Center for Library and r-oom, one male student exited the room. He had trouble walk Information Resources. For more coverage of the CLIR, see page 5. ing. He told the other students in the room, "You don't know me." He used the wall to assist himself as he started walking away from the officers. The student was arrested for minor con sumption of alcohol. He was transported to Porter County Jail campus for booking. fiiiiii January 24 EMS and VUPD responded to the 3rd floor restrdom of March Madness fix. on sale Lankenau Hall in reference to an unconscious student. Officers 'Senior Expo next Saturday found the student in the stall slumped over the toilet with vomit Tickets for the 2004 Mid-Continent Conference Senior Expo will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14. Participants will hear "Job Market for 2004 on his clothing. It appeared, while the student was incoherent, Men's and Women's basketball tournaments are on Graduates," presented by Phil Gardner, an employ a subject drew a smiley face with a marker on the student's but sale at the athletics ticket office. The tourney is March 6-9 at Kemper Arena in Kansas City. All ses ment and recruiting trends researcher from Michigan tocks. Officers assisted the student with his clothing. EMS sion tickets are $50 for adults and $35 for students. State University. Additional sessions include: treated and transported the student to Porter Memorial Ticket orders can be made by calling the office at "Financial Management for Young Professionals," Hospital, Upon arrival at the hospital the student refused med (219) 464-5233. "How to.Assess a Benefits Package," "Interviewing ical treatment. He was arrested for minor consuming alcohol Skills" and two alumni panels talking about life after and transported to Porter County Jail for booking. VU. Tickets are $5 and need to be purchased by Hotary scholarship available Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Union Info VUPD stopped a vehicle at the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity in Applications for 2005-2006 Rotary Foundation Desk. The event includes a Continental Breakfast, a reference to an equipment violation. Both students in the vehi Ambassadorial Scholarships are now available from Healthy Heart Break (sponsored by Thrivent), and cle had been drinking. A fake driver's license and two cases of the Rotary Club of Valparaiso. The scholarships, lunch. There will also be door prizes such as a $150 beer were found in the vehicle. The two were arrested and which are designed to further international under gift certificate, from Thrivent, restaurant gift certifi transported to Porter County Jail. They were charged with standing and goodwill, provide for study abroad in cates, chocolate, gift baskets and more. minor consumption of alcohol. more than 160 countries where Rotary clubs are located. One $25,000 scholarship is available in the VUPD responded to south side of Lankenau Hall in reference northern Indiana region. During their studies abroad, Room selection information to the theft of a mirror. The mirror was removed from the dri Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholars act as Room Selection Process Information for the 2004- ver's side of the vehicle. It was later found broken in the south "ambassadors of goodwill." Through appearances 2005 academic year is now available from the Office entrance to Lankenau Hall. before Rotary clubs and districts, schools, civic of Residential Life and Housing. Students currently organizations, and other forums, the scholars repre living off campus who desire university housing sent their homelands and work to further interna may pick up their information packets at the Office VUPD responded to the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity in reference to tional understanding. For more information and an of Residential Life and Housing, 121 Kretzmann a broken window. An unknown subject knocked out the main application, please contact: Sandra McGuigan, Hall. Housing Agreements and Notice of floor area window. A police report was made. Valparaiso University Career Center Director, 1605 Cancellation forms are to be turned in at your resi Campus Drive East, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Phone: dence hall desk by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2004. (219) 464-5005 or e-mail: January 28 For more information, please contact us at 219-464- 5413, or [email protected]. VUPD responded to Lot #38 in reference to a vehicle crash. A [email protected]. Applications can also snowplow and car collided. Both vehicles were backing up and be downloaded from the Rotary web site: each sustained damage. There were no injuries. www.rotary.org. Completed applications are due by April 1,2004. WRC Crow Creek Idck-off This year's World Relief Campaign will buy books January 30 for the Crow Creek school library. Crow Creek is the VUPD responded to Scheele Hall in reference to two males car Lighter calls for submissions home of the Lakota Sioux tribe. The K-12 School rying two intoxicated females into the building. VUPD located The Lighter, VU's art and literary magazine, is call Library is in desperate need of resources. The WRC the two females in the third floor restroom. Both students were ing for student submissions for the Spring 2004 is sponsored by the Social Action Leadership Team vomiting and appeared to have alcohol poisoning. One was in issue. Written submissions are due no later than 8 (SALT) - an outreach organization of the Chapel of and out of consciousness. EMS responded, treated and trans p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, and art submissions are due the Resurrection. SALT'S fundraising goal is ported the two students to Porter Memorial Hospital. Charges by 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16 in the drop box out $10,000. For more information or to learn how you for minor consumption of alcohol are pending with the prose side the Lighter office. Contact can help raise funds for this year's WRC, please cutor. [email protected] with questions or if you contact the WRC Chair, Carrie Gross, at are interested in being on the selection committee. [email protected]. see •BEAT/K*^
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WASHINGTON - Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry was the top vote getter in five of Compiled by Jenn Klein seven states holding primaries Tuesday in the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination, winning in Arizona, New Mexico, North Dakota, Missouri and Delaware. Who do you think should Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina won the primary in South Carolina, while former drop out of the race? Gen. Wesley Clark narrowly edged him out in Oklahoma. Campus "We will take nothing for granted; we will compete everywhere - and in November, with your help, we will defeat George Bush," Kerry said to supporters. Jonathan Backs, freshman While Kerry is the front-runner for the nomination, Edwards, Clark and Dean I haven't really followed the Democratic party for each hope to become an alternative to primary voters. Kerry has been able to run a election, but from what I have heard and seen, it nationwide campaign thanks to fundraising brought about by his campaign's momen looks like it is very disorganized." tum following victories in Iowa and New Hampshire, while his opponents have been forced to allocate their resources in states where they have the best chance of winning. Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut withdrew from the race after failing to win any states. "After looking at the returns and speaking with my family and my campaign team, Kara Miller, sophomore I have decided tonight to end my quest for the presidency," Lieberman told a crowd of "Wes Clark. I don't agree with his being pro- supporters. He expressed his support for the eventual nominee and his hope that George choice with abortion. He is way too liberal for me. W. Bush will be defeated in the general election. Edwards said that if he did not win South Carolina, he would drop out of the race. He defeated Kerry with 45 percent of the vote to Kerry's 30 percent there. "Today, we said clearly to the American people that in our country, in our America, everything is possible," Edwards told supporters in South Carolina. Mike Filipowski, junior Clark and Edwards were the top vote getters in Oklahoma. Clark hopes the victo ry will give his campaign the momentum it needs to compete in other upcoming states. "The K-Guy should drop out of the running, "I leave Oklahoma even more full of hope and even more committed to building because he doesn't have very good backing on the an even better America," Clark told supporters before leaving to campaign in issues he presents." Tennessee. Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean did not actively compete in the Tuesday pri maries. He finished third or lower in all seven states. After poor showings in Iowa and New Hampshire, Dean has said his campaign is focusing on later contests such as the Jared Kotynski, junior Wisconsin primary on Feb. 17 and the ten contests on "Super Tuesday" March 2. • For the Democratic [nomination], Wes Clark Dean said the campaign is not about winning states, but rather about amassing should drop out because he has already contradicted delegates for the convention in July. ^ himself several times in front of congress." "We're going to pick up some delegates tonight,.and this is all about who gets the most delegates in Boston in July. And it's going to be us," Dean told a group of supporters in Seattle.
•BEAT February 1 February 4 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 VUPD observed a male subject lying in the snow in VUPD observed a reckless driver at Linwood Ave. and front of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. Two male sub U.S. Highway 30. A traffic stop was conducted. The jects were trying to get him up. The officer stopped to driver of the vehicle was arrested for reckless driving January 31 help with the downed subject. As the officer approached, and Operating While Intoxicated. He was transported to EMS and VUPD responded to 3rd floor Brandt Hall in the two subjects fled into Sigma Tau Gamma's house. Porter County Jail for booking. During the vehicle reference to a semi-conscious student. The student was The officer helped the student up, he was found to be impound, a bag of white powder was found. A field test intoxicated. He appeared to have alcohol poisoning and found intoxicated. He was arrested for minor consump indicated the powder was cocaine. Additional charges had vomited. EMS treated and transported the student to tion of alcohol and transported to Porter County Jail for were filed with the prosecutor. Porter County Hospital. Charges for minor consumption booking. The two that fled could not be located. of alcohol are pending with the prosecutor. VUPD responded to Lankenau Hall in reference to an ill VUPD conducted a traffic stop for a violation on Union student. The student was having minor chest pain. She VUPD was stopped by a motorist and informed of a Street. Both students had been drinking. The driver of was transported to Porter Memorial Hospital. male subject who was having trouble walking. Officers the vehicle was found to be operating while intoxicated. responded to Mueller Hall to assist the subject. Officers He was arrested and transported to Porter County Jail for 10-43 booking. found the student; he was having trouble keeping his With help with drug and alcohol addictions call the VU balance. The intoxicated student appeared to be lost. He Counseling Center at 464-5002. The Alcohol and Drug VUPD responded to Lankenau Hall in reference to a was taken to the Campus Police Station to get him out of Education number is 464-6820. For other help with alco loud group of students that were going to fight. Upon the extreme cold. He was arrested for minor consump hol and drug problems or awareness talks, call VUPD at arrival the students had separated. The remaining stu tion of alcohol and transported to Porter County Jail for 464-5430. booking. dents were advised. During the investigations, students were found to be drinking. A report was forwarded to the VUPD observed three males walking on Garfield by dean. Union Street. One of the students was carrying an alco holic beverage. All three had been drinking. They were February 3 arrested for minor consumption of of alcohol and trans A Student Escort Van Driver radioed VUPD for help. ported to Porter County Jail for booking. The officer responded to lot #15. An intoxicated student had vomited on the van seats and himself. He was VUPD was informed of a large underage drinking party arrested for minor consumption of alcohol and trans in the 800 block of Brown Street. VUPD, Valparaiso ported to Porter County Jail for booking. The van was Police and Porter County Sheriff responded. Upon offi removed for service for the remainder of the evening for cers arrival subjects started fleeing from officers. One decontamination. VU student was arrested for resisting law enforcement and minor consuming alcohol. Seven VU students were A student reported a vehicle crash in lot #23. An arrested for minor consumption of alcohol. They were unknown vehicle struck the student's vehicle. A hit and transported to Porter County Jail for booking. run report was made.
VUPD conducted a traffic stop at Scheele Hall in refer VUPD responded to the Student Union computer lab in ence to a violation. The driver, a student, had been drink reference to a suspicious person. Officers located the ing. She was arrested for minor consumption of alcohol. subject sleeping in the lab. After a check was made on the subject he was given a trespass warning. page 4, The Torch NEWS February 6, 2004
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The first floor "I think we're just so used to walking past the con includes book stacks, hous struction that we don't really think about what is going ing VU's collection of jour on in there," said sophomore Erika Rosenberg. nals, and a media library University Librarian Rick AmRhein has been with listening and viewing instrumental in the development of the CLIR for quite areas. Directly across from some time. He understands everything that's going on the media area is the cafe. with the building and has been inside multiple times. Refrigerators that will hold "Things are moving so quickly," AmRhein said. "I fresh fruit and beverages was inside a few days ago, and even now there have are already in place. been so many changes made. It's already dramatically Gourmet coffee will also different." be served in this area, The main entrance is located on the second level. along with space for a From the main entrance, the Community Room is to the cyber-cafe. right. This room will be much like the Valparaiso The Writing Center University Center for the Arts lobby, with a lounge area and Electronic Information for students to enjoy and room to seat up to 250 people Services will also be a part for banquets. A vent-wood ceiling will soon be installed, of the first floor. In the complementing the skylights, while the floor tiles are main EIS computer lab, already in place. there will be restaurant- To the right of the Community Room is a tiered style booths with comput classroom with seating for roughly 90 students. In addi ers lining the room that stu tion to its academic use, it can be used for other func dents working on group tions such as chamber music, as its doors are wide projects can use. In addi enough for a grand piano. To the left of the Community tion, there will be a large Room is the Heritage Conference Room which will fea bank of computers that ture a large conference table with seating for 30. The snakes its way throughout room even has its own servery that will be used by the spacious room. Dining Services for preparing food when necessary. "There's an area for The Heritage Conference Room in the Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources "These three rooms can be kept open even when everyone in this building," offers spectacular views of the Chapel of the Resurrection and other buildings around campus. the library is closed," AmRhein said. said AmRhein. "We've Tnis room' current|y housing desks for the tiered classroom, will have a large table with 30 seats. Directly ahead of the main entrance will be two designed it so if people glass doors. The circulation desk is behind the doors and want to be loud, they have an area to be loud. If they computers located throughout all four floors, and a copy to the right. Behind the circulation desk is the automatic want to be quiet, they can be quiet. The third and fourth room on each floor. Every copy room will have student storage and retrieval system, which is already in place. floors are more to study." lockers, and the first floor copy room features vending "[The automatic storage and retrieval system] can The third and fourth floors are very similar. On the machines students can use when the cafe is closed. be accessed from anywhere in the world," AmRhein third floor, there will be stacks, which will hold the cir The second floor will be connected to the Union said. "If you're in your room, you can request [materi culating books. There is also a room that will hold the through a corridor located near the Squire Room. als] online and have it ready and waiting for you when university archives and rare book collections. Along the Each floor has a different theme, which is you get here." west wall are many different study rooms and alcoves, expressed through its color scheme. Also located on The robotic system can gather materials from including a 14-seat conference room. every floor between the elevator and stairwell will be a 1,870 bins with up to 300 different books or periodicals The fourth floor includes the same study rooms and map and electronic directory. in each bin. By having the automatic storage and conference room as the third floor and an area for more "If I sound excited about this building, it's because retrieval system, the library is both able to increase its stacks. In addition, there is an outside terrace on which I am," said AmRhein. "I've been looking at these blue collection while at the same time creating more light there will be 10 cafe tables and 40 chairs. A faculty study prints for three years, and it's finally starting to come throughout the building by decreasing the number of and an area for professional development are also locat together." bookshelves on the floor. ed on the fourth floor. Additional offices will be directly Other features of the second floor include offices across from the study area. and two library classrooms. One classroom will seat 39, Throughout the building are four fireplaces. while the other will seat 24. Both classrooms have raised Included in three of these areas will be newspapers and floors so power and data lines can flow to anywhere in popular magazines that students can read on the new the room. couches and chairs. The fourth fireplace is located in the Throughout the building, there will be 24 security faculty lounge. Other building features include 200 Left: Glass and windows are prevalent throughout the impressive structure, providing an openness to all areas of the library, such as this view of the main staircase. Right: The automatic stor age and retrieval system can hold more than 300,000 volumes. When activated, the system can be accessed from any where in the world. H page 6, The Torch NEWS February 6, 2004 Compiled from wire reports Massachusetts court says gays entitled to marry The Massachusetts Supreme Court declared in a written advisory opinion that gay couples are entitled to full mar riages and that Vermont-style civil unions would not be ade quate. "The history of our nation has demonstrated that sep arate is seldom, if ever, equal. For no rational reason the mar riage laws of the commonwealth discriminate against a defined class; no amount of tinkering with language will eradicate that stain," concurred four justices on the court. GDC examines mail following ricin scare Following the discovery of poison ricin on letters sent to JEFF BURTON Senate majority leader Bill Frist, all unopened mail sent to Crews from Berglund Construction began framing the Schnabel Hall addition with steel beams on Monday. Almost 36 Federal Government buildings in Washington, D.C, was hours later, two-story beams clearly outlined the building that will house the Department of Geography and Meteorology. examined by the Federal Centers for Disease Control. "This is an attack on my life. I regard that as a terrorist attack on my life," said Senator Frist. All possibly contaminated let ters will be sent to the Army base at Aberdeen Proving rtiofoci rap tiers Ground in Maryland. Contact: VUt"lr£*l*S lAfi WWI I • Wi ^ ifI Former Pakistani official admits selling nukes torch,[email protected] Contact: In a nationally televised address to Pakistan, Abdul Qadeer 464-5426 torch .news@vafpo. Khan confessed to selling nuclear technology to Iran, Libya, and North Korea. Khan, founder of the Pakistani nuclear ext. 7470 program, begged forgiveness from President General Pervez Musharraf. "I have chosen to appear before you to offer my deepest regrets and unqualified apologies. I take full respon All paid positions sibility for my actions and seek your pardon," said Khan. ney seniors: You should attend J/ u- SENIOR EXPO mmr Wm I II W^ W W WmW WW ^P^ Why You Should Attend • Job Market for 2004 Graduates: Senior Expo What You Need to Know Saturday, February 14th • Financial Management for Young Professionals 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • How to Assess a Benefits Package VU Student Union • Experienced and Recent Alumni Tickets - $5 Panels Buy Your tickets by • Interviewing Skills: What You Need to Know Wednesday, February 11th • Continental Breakfast, Healthy at 2pm at the Heart Break & Lunch Union Information Desk • Plus Door Prizes! + The Torch, February 6, 2004 page 7 PINION; Reflections from a VU commuter student There are many groups here way commuters can find out about any of the activities life so much more difficult, and unnecessarily so. on campus whose differences we on campus is by visiting friends in their dorms or by the Because of this assumption, we have problems such as would have to address if we were to chance words whispered in class? The balancing of not being included in the yearbook, the lack of pam satisfy them all. Bowing down to classes so as to eliminate having to stay late at school, or phlets with suggestions for dealing with car rides instead all these differences is neither possi having wide gaps in between classes are all familiar pro of roommates or applications not designed for com ble nor constructive. But this also cedures commuters endure during registration for the muters, leaving it to them to add in that option with a does not mean that all groups next semester's classes. However, could we not ease this pencil. And then there are people who act as if being a Joanna should be ignored. by giving commuters priority during commuter is something that the commuters brought on themselves, making it sound like a problem rather than Szymczyk Undoubtedly, The issue: VU has registration? I have no objection to ath going away to col choice. This is not like working full time in order to get TORCH WRITER letes having priority because they do lege is a popular many commuter need it more, but what about com some extra spending money and then complaining that phenomenon in the United States. I students. muters? And for the luckless whose the school is not making allowances for it. This was a can't say that I understand it fully but I class juggling still results in wide gaps choice that for the most part people made to release also can't say that those living on cam Szymczyk says: between classes, would it not be helpful themselves from the responsibilities and pressures on- pus understand what it's like living at to have a lounge made available to them campus students face; to pursue their academic goals home. The whole campus seems to be These students are and for them? And I don't mean some with greater ease. But this does not give the liberty to running on the idea of "for the on-cam marginalized by the sofas randomly dispersed throughout burden them by ignoring them. I want my home-cooked pus, by the on-campus." Commuters are campus, but rather places commuters meals and I am willing to pay for that with a drive just as supposed to sit quietly and obediently in UrllVerSliy. can take refuge in between classes and on-campus students are willing to pay for the lack of one the corner into which they have been •MMMMBB^^BB-^^^^^^^ B where they can gather and get informa- in order to have the whole campus within their close flung, bearing their lot silently. Seeing as none of the tion. We're building a new union and I wonder if some proximity. But it does not mean that more can be seized campus activities ever reach them, they have no other thing like that was even suggested. Or perhaps there for that price. alternative. And even when they do try, they get turned already is something like that in which case I would ask But never mind the details. I'd simply like to bring down as was the case when a request was made for a that it be brought to my attention for as a commuter it to everyone's attention an assumption we make. I'm nei commuter picture in the yearbook. A request I imagine to does me little good to have it hidden where I have to lurk ther seeking special privileges nor compassion. I'm seek be neither absurd nor overly demanding, yet one that around looking for it. ing justice so these would not be necessary. I'm seeking would finally make the commuters a part of the yearbook But the biggest problem is the one from which all to validate a choice. And if this is not a choice, then it they pay for with their tuition and thereby also making this spurs, namely, the assumption that everyone lives on should plainly be stated as a requirement so that we the yearbook a greater part of Valparaiso University. campus. From that spreads the spirit that seems to seep could openly oppose it as such a requirement would have Does it not seem a little ridiculous that the only into every corner of the campus, making the commuter's absolutely no merit. The Blaze Each week, the editors will select Does Senate understand media? On Monday night, a rather Staff Editorial to represent. an interesting, well-written, rele disturbing discussion took place Many senators also failed to realize it is Senate's duty vant, VU-centered article to at Student Senate's weekly meeting. Campus radio station to provide campus media with the tools necessary to pro receive the Blaze. Check this box The Source 95 (WVUR) had approached the Senate finance duce their output. A senator asked why WVUR suddenly committee to request six headsets to replace the six head needed all six headsets replaced at once. Wolf explained or look for the article with the sets currently in use and in various states of disrepair. The that a former employee had not informed anyone that the flame by the title. finance committee slashed this request down to two head headsets were breaking down, leaving the station in its cur This week's Blaze: sets, leaving WVUR with just enough headsets in operation rent situation. Upon hearing this explanation, College of to function, though the quality of the broadcasts will suffer. Business Senator Mike Nevergall claimed this is not Joanna Szymczyk, During the forum of concerns, WVUR general manag Student Senate's responsibility. Student Senate provides the Reflections from a VU er Drew Wolf pleaded with senators to approve more head payroll for campus media and selects the media heads who commuter student sets. A few senators, including Wehrenberg Hall Senator then hire the other employees. Amy Stark, Alumni Hall Senator Missy Klajda, At-Large Ultimately, it is Student Senate who is responsible for THE TORCH Senator Rick Baue and Guild/Memorial Halls Senator Joy the actions of these employees. Campus media cannot pur Valparaiso University's Student Newspaper Bowker, pushed very hard to increase the allocation from chase anything, from a single pencil to an expensive piece 35 SCHNABEL HALL VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, two headsets to four. The discussion of cutting edge technology, without VALPARAISO IN 46383 PHONE: 219-464-5426 FAX 219-464-6728 which followed illustrated a number The issue: Student Senate going through Student Senate, making [i Senate s EDITOR IN CHIEF JR RADCLIFFE of very significant problems with how reduced a recent financial ' responsibility to ensure that ASSISTANT EDITOR JULIA WELZEN Student Senate approaches funding for the campus media have what they BUSINESS MANAGER BRIAN DUCLOS NEWS EDITOR JEFFREY D. BURTON campus media. request from The Source need to function. ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR KlMBERLY BELLWARE The first problem was the wide These problems were only exac A&E EDITOR ANDREW BANGERT 95, WVUR. SPORTS EDITOR BRENT WHITLOCK spread ignorance and lack of interest erbated by finance committee's inter FEATURES EDITOR KRISTIN THOMAS in how the campus media organiza The Torch says: Student pretation of their codes. Jesse began OPINIONS EDITOR MARTA R. STOECKEL tions operate. Stark raised the ques the discussion by reading an excerpt PHOTO EDITOR ANGELA KNEIFEL ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR LEAH BUNK tion of the quality of the headsets cur Senators must make an from the Student Senate finance GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR KEVIN HYDE rently in use, realizing that the quality codes. "(M)edia organizations may ADVERTISING MANAGER BRIAN DUCLOS effort to adequately fund ADVERTISING MANAGER SARAH KRUEGER of the headsets significantly affects request funding from the general capi COPY EDITOR ALISON HEITLAND the quality of the broadcasts. Her campus media tal expenditure fund for the replace CIRCULATION MANAGER JENN KLEIN question was overwhelmed, however, ment of broken and/or antiquated WEB SITE COORDINATOR PHILIP WHALEY organizations. ADVISOR DON WRUCK III by finance committee chair Brandt equipment." Hall Senator Sean Jesse's statement that "quality is not part Based on this excerpt, Jesse began repeating the mantra DEPARTMENTAL EMAIL ADDRESSES of the issue." that only broken equipment could be replaced. The WVUR NEWS [email protected] ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT [email protected] Other senators used their contributions to make incor headsets are a perfect example of antiquated equipment SPORTS [email protected] rect statements regarding the operation of WVUR and which needs to be replaced. The average lifetime of a head FEATURES [email protected] OPINIONS [email protected] showed little interest in taking advantage of the large set is two to three years, and all of WVUR's current head PHOTO TORCH.PHOTO@VALPO. EDU WVUR contingent sitting nearby in order to get more reli sets are at least three years old and on their last legs. It is CLASSIFIED ADS TORCH.CLASSIFIEDS @VALP0.EDU ADVERTISING [email protected] information. Hispanic Student Senator Rosa Rodriguez only a matter of time before these remaining sets die com GENERAL MAILBOX [email protected] was among the offenders, claiming that if Student Senate pletely, leaving WVUR without enough equipment for The Torch is published weekly during the academic year, except during examination weeks, holidays and the first granted WVUR four headsets at this time, WVUR would some broadcasts, even with the two headsets approved on week of the semester by the students of Valparaiso University expect four every time. While precedents are important for Monday. By ignoring the word "antiquated," Jesse and the under the provisions of the VU Student Senate constitution senators to consider, Rodriguez was ignoring the real issue rest of finance committee are preventing media organiza and the Committee on Media by-laws. The Torch, a standing member of the Associated of whether or not WVUR has what it needs to function. tions from producing the sort of quality they are capable of. Collegiate Press, is represented by several national advertising The most disheartening show of ignorance, however, Student Senators must work to understand the needs agencies, including: Communications and Advertising Services to Students, 8330 Pulaski, Chicago, 111., 60646; came from College of Engineering Senator Jortn Kusch, of campus media and fund these organizations, as well as American Passage Media Corp., 500 Third Ave. West, Seattle, who sits as the chair of the Committee on Media. Kusch's all the other organizations who rely on Student Senate, ade Wash., 96119; and All-Campus Media, 214 E. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara, Cal., 93101. role as head of CoM means he should be relatively well- quately. There is no excuse for the discussion which The subscription rate is $40 annually, first-class informed when it comes to media issues and should be an occurred on Monday night, especially when Student Senate postage paid at Valparaiso, Ind. advocate for these organizations. He fell far short of both has nearly $180,000 in their coffers. Unless Student Senate Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the university body or of those duties. Kusch compared WVUR's request to a uses some of these funds to provide for the needs of the administration. Unsigned editorials reflect the opinions of the, request for computer monitors made by The Torch earlier campus media, the quality of the media will suffer. majority of the editorial staff. Letters to the editor must include the name, address, this year. Student Senate refused this request since The and phone number of the writer. A 400-word limit will be Torch has monitors which work, even if they are outdated. Staff editorials are written by an editorial board select enforced as necessary, and the editorial staff reserves the right WVUR, however, does not have a viable alternative with to edit letters as necessary. No letters will be printed unsigned ed from the staff of The Torch. They represent the offi without sufficient Teason. The editor must know the name of out the requested headsets. Kusch clearly lacks a full cial opinion of the newspaper. the author of unsigned letters but will hold it in confidence. understanding of the media organizations he should be able + page 8, The Torch February 6, 2004 By Kim Maletich oommate search web / Ever end up with a completely random in a roommate and searching for all students roommate? Maybe you signed up by yourself who meet those criteria. at room selection and figured you'd let After finding a bio of someone that they Residential Life roll the dice for you. Or think would be a good roommate, they will be maybe you just couldn't think of anyone to able to send that student a message using an room with. Student Senators have your solu internal message system contained within the tion - the Roommate Search Web! Senators web site. Students will then have a folder in Peter Brock and Sarah Duvendeck have been the web site in which they can read messages 'NIC sua MO working hard with administrators and sent to them. After finding someone they want Electronic Information Services to give all stu to room with, the students would agree to dents the opportunity to easily find a compati include each others' names on the roommate ble roommate. request form already being used by Here's how it works: The Search Web Residential Life. will be a web site on Valparaiso University's This web site will not replace any cur Intranet that incoming freshmen and upper- rent forms or operations; rather, it will be a llBllllllrfiMn.iii.nl class students will be able to access (at differ supplement to existing Residential Life proce ent times, to avoid pairing upperclass students dures, designed to make it easier for students caafcfii* STUCK ON with freshman). Students can fill out a bio to find compatible roommates by giving them !NT1N§ sheet about their habits and interests, such as more time to search as well as information major, weekend/weekday wake-up and bed about possible roommates. times, smoking, study habits, cleanliness, etc. The Search Web should be fully opera Some questions will be required; others will tional by Fall 2005, but Brock and Duvendeck be optional. hope that it will be ready to test much sooner. Free form text boxes will be available The administration has been very enthusiastic for students to provide information on any about this project and are in full support of the thing that the bio sheet doesn't cover, such as Search Web. Contact Peter Brock at pet peeves, and these will also provide space [email protected] for more information for each student to "tell your future roommate or if you have comments or questions. a little more about yourself." After filling out Just another way that Student Senate is and submitting their bio, students will then be making your campus life a little better! able to search for a roommate by selecting Coming next week - information on Senate's several characteristics that they are looking for finance committee and this year's funding! Lette V 1 the editor Response to R smoking ban is the beginning of a slippery slope hand smoke in these places, we are allowing people to towards a pseudo-martial-law society. The differences ingest these can •»ino2ens r>lu s 47 others every time they I am writii between the actions - and flaws'- in Mr. Adler's argu enter a building eason, Smokefree Indiana's ment are apparent, however. Eating fatty foods and purpose is to ed smokers and drinking in excess are private choices. The conse nonsmokers - o hand smoke. It quences of those choices are borne by the user and, wi is an issue that 1 ittention it deserves as the reventable death in the United St smokers annual- they would do everything to put a stop to their very powerful addiction, or at the very least, move it from others in harm's way. Secondly, our motivation is not tyranny, money, power, dominance, control or fascism. Ironically, what we have been accused of pursuing are the very things we are trying to fight. The fascists killed millions of people - how is that synonymous with a group of nurs-' ing students dedicated to the promotion of public health and well-being? Perhaps a better group to associate with tiysema-causmg microbes, such negative terminology is the big tobacco compa to engage in smoking to feel nies, which are comprised of individuals who aspire to cool. You have the same addict, exploit and subsequently kill as many people as at as we do to tea t McDonald's every meal, possible for the sake of profit. lease, find a pk /here we don't have to It is my hope that the anti-smoking movement on fumes. Many of us - this campus continues to grow as the student body ns who enjoy our own becomes increasingly aware of the harmful effects that 3 consume your smoking has on all of us. Everyone has the right to e off campus; it's really make choices, and it is our mission to ensure that peo ple understand the enormous impact their decisions have on the rights of others to live a healthy life. Jenna Hennebry Student Coordinator, Smokefree Indiana Guidelines for letters to the editor: Letters may be e-mailed to [email protected], put in the Torch drop box (located in Schnabel Hall near the Torch office), or mailed to: The Torch The Torch, February 6, 2004, page 9 F EATURE Money is always an issue for the average college kid, so the real best buys require a . little extra searching (Thrifty business I Neal Litherland TORCH WRITER College students fit into many categories, with for. Think of it as a treasure hunt without a map. This campus, the selection is six times better, and larger, even some of the prime conceptions being young people that store has mostly clothing, but also a small book and though the prices are not much lower on some objects, drink, party, and have little money. While the first two video selection. This location has particularly high qual and higher on some others, but the higher price means a don't usually apply at VU, the third is quite often an ity men's suits, and an equally good grouping of rarer find. Goodwill stores are advantageous since they issue. Even those of us with campus jobs are not exact women's jewelry. receive more donations and carry more goods, such as ly rolling in the green. So, the question is, where do we The next furthest location from campus, although clothing, records, footwear, knickknacks, jewelry, go to properly clothe ourselves and furnish our rooms with the best selection is the Goodwill Thrift Store at accessories, toys and even a fairly large book and video without having to sacrifice food to pay for it? The 2109 Calumet Avenue. While this store is much to far selection interspersed with books on tape and DVDs. answer is simple: shop at thrift stores. The next ques too walk to in the wintertime, it would be quite do-able Lastly, the giant of thrift stores is the Salvation tion, though, is the most important. Where can we find in the spring and fall. The theory evident here is that Army. If at all possible, I would recommend a them in Valparaiso? since the Goodwill store is roughly six group commandeering some transportation Well, for starters, there's the Bethesda Nifty- times the size of the store fe to get to either the location on U.S. Hwy. Thrifty Re-Sale Shop directly across the street from the across from 30 in Merrillville past Broadway or back of campus, near Brandt Hall and directly next to at the junction of U.S. Rt. 6 and the Family Express on Lincolnway Ave. This store is State Road 51 in Hobart (make a the best for price and proximity for those students who right at the corner, it's on your cannot afford to drive somewhere, or are without a car. right hand side). Now, the Not only clothing can be found at this Salvation Army is my personal store, but also small furnishings for favorite because, even with the the home, books, video tapes and var distance from campus, it has the ious knickknacks that don't have any |§ best selection and the lowest placement. prices, easily a third the price of The next closest is the the closer stores and usually at Presbyterian Re-Sale Shop, directly least half of the Goodwill price. across from the front of the court The issue with it is the distance, house. There isn't as much selection but once that is overcome, the here as in others, but like all thrift best deal will be yours, and after stores, you have to hunt through the your shopping is finished, you available selection, and this store will still have enough money shouldn't be left out because you left to eat and celebrate your may just find what you are looking almost new purchases. Lindsie Jung TORCH WRITER Empowerment House program arrives on campus Throughout the United States, sex and other attempts. the SAAFE Office, as well as those actions. ual assault is becoming an issue on col In order to combat sexual assault on organizations already involved, is Even though sexual assault tends to lege campuses that cannot be ignored. It campus, active campus participation is encouraging others to join this cause. be prevalent among college campuses knows no boundaries, affecting both imperative. The SAAFE/Empowerment Although the term empowerment nationwide, VU is one of the first institu females and males. House Program aids in holding an organ "house" seems only applicable to groups tions to integrate a program such as the Recent statistics state that one in ization and its members "accountable for with an actual establishment, this is not SAAFE/Empowerment House among its four college women is a survivor of rape establishing an atmosphere of respect, the case. students. or attempted rape during her four years at care, and concern for the rights of all "An organization which does not "I believe at this time the college. One in ten men will be raped in people, men or women, to their own actually have a house can become an Department of Education is taking a look their lifetime, some of which occur dur physical, mental, emotional, and sexual Empowerment House," said Savage. at what our campus is doing," said ing the college years. safety and security." "This is more of an idea that the mem Savage. "This idea is the first of its kind, Valparaiso University has been Since 2002, several campus organi bers of the organization hold as far as and Valparaiso will be leading the way. affected by sexual assault, citing two zations have collaborated with the respecting and looking out for one anoth Hopefully, by the time our kids are in cases of non-forced sexual offenses in SAAFE Office to begin implementing er. The group can put policies into place college, this idea will be integrated into 2002. these values. that facilitate looking out for other mem campuses around the country." As a result of both a campus and "From the organizations involved bers while out late at night, or someone As VU blazes a path for other cam nationwide struggle to put an end to these thus far, we have seen men and women to go to if you are having a problem, lt is puses to follow, its students must set an wrongdoings, the VU Sexual Assault taking a closer look at how we treat the another safety net for the members to enthusiastic example in ending sexual Awareness and Facilitative Education different genders," said Melissa Savage, rely on, as well as promoting issues deal assault on campus. office has created a a VU junior and advocate for the SAAFE ing with sexual assault to the rest of Becoming a part of the SAAFE SAAFE/Empowerment House program. Office. "There is more awareness and campus." Program is a means by which students The SAAFE/Empowerment House discussion on people's feelings, as well An Empowerment House allows can attest to their fervent dedication to program recognizes that 71 percent of as people showing more concern for any organization that wants to support this cause, as well as declaring an indi sexual assault is planned, but that pre issues such as rape and violence in the fight against sexual assault to be an vidual vow to maintaining a positive and ventative actions and proper education Valparaiso's community." effective component in raising awareness respectful attitude toward each member by the campus community can halt these As this program continues to grow, throughout campus by both words and of the campus community. page 10, The Torch FEATURE: February 6, 2( 2 5 Kristin Thomas Chelsea Oxton TORCH WRITER Only one student The 31st anniversary of the organization exists on famous Supreme Court ease Roe v. campus concerned with Wade, the famous court decision the abortion issue. delivered on Jan. 22, 1973, recently came and went. But decades after, Campus Pro-Lite. E The National March abortion is still one of the most con troversial issues in our country for Life is held annually llllffll in Washington D.C. on " today. Jan. 22, the day Roe v. The terms "pro-life" and "pro- Wade was decided and choice" have become common abortion became legal. Wmlm place, yet they generate powerful This year, five Valparaiso connotations and convictions. University students trav Protests are staged. Activists against eled more than 500 miles I abortion and those for the women's to participate in the right to choose work fervently for march for themselves. their causes. "The March is in October Nick Oelke, as a part of Campus Pro-Life, At Valparaiso University and meant to remind politi- participated in a silent protest along LaPorte Ave. the surrounding community, abortion is just as cians and Americans that a ; heated a topic as anywhere else. law does not decide the ethical of the Roe v. Wade decision, and Few students knew of the stance of a nation,", said VU's there was a lot of legislation going recent anniversary of the Roe Campus Pro-Life president Monica through at the time. People were v. Wade case, yet many have beliefs concerning Roman. more aware that they needed to be Roman and vice president jun- there." abortion and the ior Becky McManus participated in When members of the organ i- questions surround the event, as well as senior Nick zation are asked why they choose to ing it. Oelke and juniors Lysy Gilson and be pro-life, there are a variety of rea- Pro-choice, Joanna Szymczyk. The students sons. pro-life and a mix went as part of the Illi-ana Right to "I believe in respecting the ture of both opin Life group, who sponsored the trip right to life of everyone, bom and ions are all represented for pro-life organizations in Indiana unborn," said McManus. "Just as no among the student body. and Illinois: one has the right to kill the person Of course, many are For those on campus who are standing next to them, no one should uncomfortable apathetic to the issue, you may ask have the right to kill an unborn discussing their personal views yourselves, why? Why go through child." the trouble of missing classes, travel- "Wome"Women deserve better than on the controver ing far away, and walking around all abortion," said Roman. "Too many sial topic or tak day toward no particular destination? women pursuing an education feel as ing a firm stance "Basically 1 wanted to do though in order to be successful they on it. something more than just talking must eliminate a pregnancy that gets The majori about abortion being wrong," said in the way. If society were support- ty doesn't fall into senior Nick Oelke, the only male ive of pregnant and 'parenting stu- strict anti-abortion or pro- participant in the group. "I feel like dents, women wouldn't feel as choice categories. Instead, most students contend my voice was herd because I was a though they need an abortion." abortion should only be allowed in certain cir part of an event that happens every For Oelke, his reasons are less cumstances. "I feel if someone gets raped, she should have the choice to have an abortion," junior Darin There was a smaller amount religious beliefs. Doverspike said. of people this year because of the "It says in the Bible that God Sophomore Valerie Rager agreed that in events of last year." said Oelke. knit me in the womb," says Oelke. cases such as rape, women should be able to ter "Last year was the 20th anniversary "That extends to everyone." minate their pregnancies. Other students who constitute the middle- of-the-road stance approached the issue in terms of those who irresponsibly misuse the opportuni ty to have an abortion. "I don't believe it should be used as a form -jrC J of birth control," sophomore Tony K o m e t z said. "But if the cir- c u m - >. Nick Oelke, Lysy Gilson, Joanna tWf,«li|ff Szymczyk and Becky McManus pose in front of the Supreme Court in Washington D.C. during the Right to Life March on Jan. 22. PHOTO PROVIDED uary 6, 2004 FEATURE: The Torch, page 11 3 \J 5 stances are right it should be available." The political arena Bickel questioned was Many are simply unsure about their opin where one pro-choice senior expressed concern. "Oftentimes the reli ions. Some do so purposefully in order to avoid For her, anti-abortion sentiments in this area are gious entities are the last place people throwing themselves into the fires of public con unjust and create problems. are going to go because they fear judgment," he troversy on the subject. "I'm mad [President] Bush cut aid to for said. "That's unfortunate." "I don't like taking a stance on big issues eign countries just because they had abortion in Another prominent religious center on cam like abortion," one junior student said. their health programs," she said. "Now they have pus is St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center. Others admit it's difficult formulating a def nothing. It's really sad." The center has a similar approach to the matter as inite consensus on such a lofty topic. Another senior student was quick to delin the Chapel of the Resurrection. No harsh pro "Being a woman, I would never want to ter eate misconceptions associated with her pro- nouncements have been publicized, yet the minate my baby." senior Meggen Bickel said. choice beliefs. Catholic Church has made it clear they are defi "But I can't reason politically whether [abortion] "There's no such thing as being for abor nitely pro-life. is right or wrong and if it's even a political issue." tion," she said. "I'm pro choice, for the women's Gilbert Meilaender, professor of theology, is Those on campus who are adamantly right to choose." an advisor for Campus Pro-Life and has much opposed to abortion usually trace their opinion to VU itself has a historical connection to the experience in addressing controversial subjects. Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, a staunch pro- As the Richard & Phyllis Duesenberg life religious organization. In effect, facilities and Professor of Christian Ethics at VU, Meilaender institutions on campus lean towards such senti has taught on the subject of abortion numerous ments. times in his courses. In addition to publishing At the Student Health Center, the staff does articles and books such as "Bioethics: A Primer not direct patients to abortion services for Christians," Meilaender was also a part of or dispense birth control. President Bush's Bioethics Council. In his experience, Meilaender hasn't found "We abortion to be a cause that attracts large numbers have to of people here at VU. follow "I don't sense some kind of strong pro-life what they movement," he said. "I don't sense any strong care to fol sentiment against it either." low - I'm very up front with patients," States with leading abortion rates said Director of the Health Center, Maureen Panares. "I think that's 139f686 probably the best way, to • be honest and let them know what the university stands for." 87,308 The Health Center • offers pregnancy tests, although Panares says few use this option. Precautions 4 Pennsylvania 39,050 are taken, as well, for female patients utilizing the An unplanned pregnancy can drastically complicate a center's services. Checks are Ohio 36,950 young woman's life. There are many factors to juggle always made to find out if they may including the consideration of abortion, which often 4 be pregnant. comes with many moral, political and personal "That's just good medicine," Panares said of conflicts. the practice. 35#178 religious backgrounds, including There is also an adoption file available for sophomore Katie Vandersall. The students at the facility. WWW.CDC.GOV decision to abort a baby to her is At the VU Chapel of Resurrection, there is unfair and disregards a life. no official stance on abortion. However, its affil "I don't believe the child's getting a iation with the LCMS has made pro-life senti choice," she said. ments associated with the church. Abortion by mother's One junior student was forced to question University Pastor and Dean of the Chapel age in the USA her strong pro-life convictions when her friend Joseph Cunningham is firm in his pro-life con had an abortion. victions but does not, along with the rest of the (32.3% "Even though I think it's morally wrong, I Chapel, publicly advertise such beliefs. realized she was in a place where she wasn't "We're still an independent Lutheran insti 19*2%) mature or selfless enough to have the baby," she tution. VU is influenced by [LCMS] practice, said. "I could understand her reasoning." because that's its history," he said. "Any recom Students with pro choice stances don't mendation or counseling is going to lean in the endorse the option to have an abortion but are fer direction of hoping the individual in need will 15 (0.8%) vent in their beliefs that the option must be avail look at the whole picture so a life can be pre able. served." 40 W "I think women should at least have right to Even though Cunningham rarely counsels choose," said one junior student. "They shouldn't students personally dealing with unwanted preg be forced to have a baby." nancies, he realizes the problem is out there. (22.4% 14.2%) WWW.CDC.GOV page 12, The Torch FEATURES February 6, 2004 What a difference a » '24;' ra 800 feet of Gulf Beach Frontage • 2 Large Outdoor Swimming Pools Hdmission is free! Sailboat, Jet Ski & Parasail Rentals • Lazy River Ride & Water Slide Huge Beachfront Hot Tub • Volleyball • Suites up to 12 people Party All Week! Refreshments! Live Band & DJ • Contests! BOOK EARLY SAVE $$$ (Clear your dancing shoes! (masks and costumes encouraged, but not required) ^v* # SANDPIPSANDPIPEER ^ Sponsored by the Kade—Duesenberg ^& BEACOH EKES"" (Sermon Rouse and Cultural Center and Beach Resort & Conference Center • • "\ I If %J f | the VU German Club 800.488.8828 • www.sandpiperbeacon.com r-|r The Torch, February 6, 2004, page 13 Legendary trumpeter to headline Jazz Fest Cuban jazzman Arturo Sandoval scheduled for closing concert on April 17 Jon Bull ets are $10-$ 15. For the VU Jazz Band/Jensen Sisters concert, tickets are $5. All other TORCH WRITER concerts are free. The VU Union sponsors Jazz Fest in collaboration with the Post-Tribune and Legendary jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and his orchestra will perform at the with support from the Porter County Convention Recreation and Visitor Center, 19th Annual Valparaiso University Jazz Festival, April 12-17. The Arturo Sandoval Friends of VU Jazz, Bank One and Design Organization. Orchestra will conclude the Jazz Festival with performances at 7 and 9:30 p.m. on April 17. Besides Sandoval, a full slate of performances are scheduled for Jazz Fest. There will be performances by middle and high school ensembles at 7 p.m. on April 12 and 14 in the Union Great Hall. The performances are free and open to the public. On April 15 at 7:30 p.m., the VU Jazz Band will per form with guest artists such as internationally renowned Christine Jensen, alto saxophone, and Ingrid Jensen, trumpet and flugelhorn. On April 16, the VU Faculty Jazz Trio, consisting of Jeffery Brown, Billy Foster and Bruce Evans, will perform at 7:30 p.m. with the Jensen sisters. On April 17 at noon the VU Jazz Lab Band will perform a free concert before Sandoval's concluding concerts. Sandoval was born on the outskirts of Havana, Cuba in 1949. He was a protege of jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, the first musician to bring Latin influences into American jazz, and built upon that foundation. Sandoval has recorded 12 solo albums and appears on the soundtracks of movies such as "Havana," "Mambo Kings" and "Random Hearts." "[Sandoval] is one of the greatest musicians alive," said sophomore Mike Ross, a member of the VU Jazz Band. "I'm really psyched about it. This is a major thing for VU." Tickets for the performances go on sale at the Valparaiso Union Information Desk March 18 at 10 a.m. The information desk is open from 10 a.m. until midnight. Tickets also can be purchased by phone at (219) WWW. ALLAHOl ITJ AZZ.C 'OM 464-5415. Famed jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval will be playing the closing concert of the VU Jazz Fest on April 17. Sandoval, who is Cuban by birth but was granted asylum in the United States in 1990 and became a citizen in For the Sandoval concerts, tickets are $20 for the general public and 1999j wj|| be p|ayjng hjs Latin.themed ]a2Z music with the accompaniment of his orchestra. Sandoval studied $14 for senior citizens and VU alumni. For the VU Faculty Jazz Trio, tick- under jazz tegend Dizzy Gillespie and was among the first to fuse Latin influences with jazz. Fabulous February Eating, drinking and murder? 'Bear' goes on the road to teach kids Michelle Rossi Michelle Rossi TORCH WRITER TORCH WRITER "You'll get married over my dead body," Blackjack White (Bill Cams) In the ten seconds that it will take you to read this sentence, one case of child abuse will angrily threatens his spoiled and snotty daughter, Virgin White (Kim be reported. But please keep in mind that the actual statistics of abuse are estimated to be three Waechter), on the day she plans to marry biker EZ Ryder (Richard times greater than the number of cases that are actually reported to authorities. Thirty-three per Humeniak). Conveniently enough, Blackjack is mysteriously shot only cent of girls and 16 percent of boys are sexually abused before their 18th birthday. moments later. Excitement, mystery, and mayhem unfold during "Eat, During the next three months, Valparaiso University students will don bear and moose Drink, and Be Married," a murder mystery benefitting the Red Cross. costumes to share this message with kindergarten and first-grade students in Valparaiso and The colorful cast of characters also includes Virgin's alcoholic and Portage schools. Eleven actors from the Applied and Interactive Theatre class comprise the chain-smoking mother Dee Vorced (Alison Thalhammer) and deeply reli three casts of "Little Bear," a play that will teach children about sexual abuse and the impor gious televangelist Rev. Hal Fire (Chris Badell). Of course, no wedding tance of talking to an adult if they are victimized. party would be complete without Elvis-impersonator Rock King (Isaac "Little Bear" is presented as an interactive theatre production. Unlike traditional theatre Schoepp) as the-best man and chorus-line showgirl with a high-pitched voice where the audiences solely watch the play and are not involved, interactive theatre thrives off Ruby Lipps (Kristen Renn) as the maid of honor. audience participation. At several points in the play, Little Bear stops and talks in character to Audience members at "Eat, Drink, and Be Married" are guests at the audience while asking for helpful suggestions that she will use. Big Bear, her friend, has Virgin and EZ's wedding reception at the Las Vegas style Pearly Gates been giving her "crusher hugs," which quickly start to make her feel very uncomfortable, com Gambling Emporium. The inept sheriff Sam Stone (Matt Kramer) invites the pared to the "warm, safe hugs" she normally receives. Little Bear acts out several of the audi dinner guests to also join him in solving this lively and comedic whodunit. ence suggestions, which include hiding and hitting Big Bear, that do not work, until she tells "We are all tangled in a web of deceit and deception," Waechter said. Big Moose who helps her with her problem. Every member of the wedding party is suspected of murdering Blackjack "Interactive theatre is used as a rehearsal with real life," Kari-Anne Innes, instructor of the since they each have strong motivation to do so. theatre class, said. "It can help children with real life situations if they encounter it. They see The characters' invigorating personalities match the outrageous and their own suggestions work or don't work in the play and helps them be part of the resolution true Las Vegas style costumes they wear. The performance requires the and cope with the problem." actors to not only be skilled in improvisation but also know every charac "The play teaches the difference between good touches and bad touches," said Beth Piel, ter's history and personality. a sophomore music and theatre major who portrays Little Bear. '"Little Bear' is about sexual "Expect a good time. There will be a bunch of people running around abuse with kids. You can't explain to kids about sexual harassment. The play helps them rec accusing others - an ordinary night at Valpo," junior Andy Huttel said with ognize a problem if there is one and gives them ideas on how to solve it. Everything has to be a laugh. big with a lot of energy and it's a lot like a cartoon." This year Alpha Psi Omega is producing the Red Cross's annual benefit per By using larger-than-life actions, providing humor and having the actors who portray formance with Huttel as the director and junior Stacy Walter as the assistant- Little Bear and Little Moose find their inner five-year-old, the "Little Bear" cast tries to grab director. the attention of their young audience. The actors teach the five- to seven-year-olds that they Students who wish to partake in the excitement of Virgin and EZ's should talk to an adult they trust and say no if they are being touched in an improper manner or wedding are invited to attend a free open dress rehearsal on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. feel uncomfortable. in the Union Great Hall. Donations to the Red Cross are greatly appreciat Heidi Browning is the first female Big Bear from VU since the production started in 1990. ed. "For me I think the most challenging part is knowing in the back of my mind that this kind of The show itself will be held at the Old Town Banquet Center at 711 Calumet stuff happens on a day to day basis to thousands of kids," Browning said. "This is a reality - Ave. in Valparaiso Feb. 14. Today is-the last day to purchase tickets by call something that actually happens. The play is a way to show little kids that this [inappropriate ing (219) 462-8543. The $40 tickets include both dinner and the perform sexual touching] isn't normal." ance. A cash bar will be open from 5:30-6:30 p.m with dinner following. This production is especially important for those students in Valparaiso and Portage Proceeds from "Eat, Drink, and Be Married" will benefit the Red schools because 85 registered sex offenders currently live or work in Porter County. Cross's Disaster Assistance Relief Trailer, a shelter used following a major Little Bear breaks down the fourth wall that exists in traditional theatre and reminds chil disaster or power outage. * dren who may be sexually abused to "Say no, tell a grown-up, and don't keep crummy secrets." page 14, The Torch ARTS &. ENTERTAINMENT February 6, 2004 Dancing for the human spirit Reviews the Super Bowl halftime show Ally Berndt these days? In fact, back on Kansas Day TORCH WRITER (celebrated recently on the Valparaiso University campus), it was a little disap The Super Bowl halftime show. pointing to not see anyone wearing the extra Every year it brings out some of the large Kansas state flags with holes cut biggest names in the music and entertain through the middle for the head. Apparently ment industry. The halftime production Kansas residents didn't get the memo from itself is meant to keep the attention of the Kid Rock on true patriotism. JENN KLEIN fans in the stands (and at home) while the But all this having been said, the best football teams in their locker rooms plan performance of the night was probably the Displaying "All the Jazz" during their dance performance are (from left) Casandra strategies for the second half. Funny military-esque rendition of the national Ohmann, Lindsey Shelton, Gretchen Staht and Jenny Neal (not pictured). The quintet per enough, performers in the halftime show of anthem, which included a small orchestra formed at "The Celebration of the Human Spirit," which was held Feb. 1-2 to kick off the Super Bowl usually make more money and escort from the armed forces, per Black History Month. The event also raised funds for Social Action Leadership Team's annually than any of the athletes, and all formed (live) by Bey once Knowles. At least project to benefit the Crow Creek Indian Reservation. Besides dance numbers, other artists representing a number of media performed. they have to do for this event is lip sync to there was one live, classy, original perform two minutes (or less) of music. Not bad. ance during the evening. The halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII was pretty much a hip-hop-fest, with a little Kid Rock thrown in for some "variety." And once that whole "incident" with Janet Jackson happened, everyone seemed to forget about the acts that preceded her, um "exposure." We won't go there. In case you forgot or were distracted, other musical perform ances included P. Diddy, Nelly, Justin Timberlake (yep, the one who started it all) and Kid Rock as mentioned before. For the most part, the show was just plain mediocre. First of all, none of the vocal performers (despite the fake mics) actually performed live. Sure, they were dancing and moving their lips, but that was the extent of it. Students were left scratching their heads at the decision not to perform live. "I thought the halftime show was very unimpressive. If you're gonna perform, do it live," junior Marisa Valdez said. Secondly, none of the singers sang any of their new music. Of course, when they sing their old stuff they'll know for sure that the crowd will like it. But honestly, how many times can one hear the lyrics "I wanna rock your body" before your rockin' body gets ill? Senior Karl Seagren also found much lacking with the half- time festivities. "I thought it was rather chucklesome that Nelly and some of the other recording artists It would be nice if Gods Has God put people and situations Not just preaching pastors, but youth ministers, pastoral musicians pulled the mics away from their plan for your life was a call away. into your life that are causing you to think about a seminary education? and more. mouths while they were supposed But, sometimes you hear God's voice in those rare quiet moments and it's ly 'singing,'" he said. It surprised You may say, "Hold the phone, Want to learn more? We'd love to just as unmistakably clear as'any me how many older tunes they there must be some mistake, I'm talk to you about how God is leading digital signal could make it. sang. In fact, none of the singers no spiritual giant." you. Give us a call at 800-588-4373, Actually, the hard part comes after or e-mail us: [email protected] sang any of their newest stuff." Good. Seems like you!re just the the call. Then you have to decide if The third complaint of the kind of person God could use. night concerns the wardrobe selec you'll follow. And at Luther Seminary we prepare tions worn by the stars. Aside from people like you for ministry. tops that easily come apart in awk ward and embarrassing places, there was Janet wearing some hideous train kind of deal, P. Diddy www.luthersem.edu/godspeaking decked out in an oversized winter UUTHER0SEMINARY coat complete with fur (mind you, this is in Houston) and Kid Rock God could use someone like you wearing a real American flag. Perhaps flags are in fashion though, who really even knows February 6, 2004 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Torch, page 15 Source 95 Top 30 Jam 30 - Feb* 5 Artist/Title 1. Lostprophets: "Start Something" 2. The Strokes: "Room on Fire" 3. Cordalene: "Blue" 4. Offspring: "Splinter" 5. Shins: "Chutes Too Narrow" 6. Pilot to Gunner: "Get Saved" 7. Ani Difranco: "Educated Guess" 8. Placebo Effect: "Placebo Effect" 9. Bens: "The Bens EP" 10. No Motiv: "Daylight Breaking" 11. The Cheeps: "The Cheeps" 12. Lucky Boys Confusion: "Commitment" 13. Everlast: "White Trash Beautiful" 14. Living End: "Who's Gonna Save Us" 15. Phantom Planet: "Phantom Planet" 16. Easy Tiger: "Lonely in My Members Only" Kurt Russell makes you 17. MTX: "Yesterday Rules" 18. Finger Eleven: "Finger Eleven" 19. Evaporators: "Ripple Rock" 20. John Frusciante: "Shadows Collide with People" believe in this 'Miracle' 21. Eisley: "Marvelous Things" Jon Bull comes to the screen pitch-perfect through Kurt 22. AFI: "Live at the Hard Rock Cafe" TORCH WRITER Russell. Russell's performance is the glue keeping 23. Much The Same: "Quitters Never Win" the film together, much like the real Brooks was to 24. Ima Robot: "Alive" Finally, the story of the 1980 United States the team. Without Russell, "Miracle" would have 25. Gainer: "You Say it Like it's Bad Thing" Hockey Team comes to the screen, but this version been difficult to sit through. Russell's acting 26. Stereo lab: "Margarine Eclipse" hits and misses. Everyone who was alive in 1980 brings this film from the vein of "Mighty Ducks" 27. Garageland: "Last Exit to Garageland" or is a sports aficionado is familiar with this team, and "Angels in the Outfield" into the company of 28. Red Tape: "Radioactivist" who beat the heavily favored Soviet -team and such celebrated films as "Rocky" and "Rudy." 29. Air: "Talkie Walkie" went on to win the gold medal at the Winter "Miracle" will stand among Russell's best work. 30. Bayside: "Sirens and Condolences" Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. "Miracle" retells Patricia Clarkson and Noah Emmerich offer the story with the same inspiration and energy as their talents to the two main supporting roles the real thing, but misses the end result that the behind Russell, but are largely uneventful with The WVUR Top 30 is a compilation of the most-played true story achieved, which has their performances. albums based on rotation play at 95.1 WVUR this past been called by some to be "the The rest of the cast, week. Compilation courtesy of Eleni Kametas. greatest moment in sports his mainly the team, is filled with tory." largely unknown actors who "Miracle" is also act much like the a ' standard Starring; Kurt Russell unknown players of the 1980 inspiration tale team. However, unlike many of overcoming Rated PG for of the players, the actors have a overwhelming tough time filling their roles. odds with a lik language and some These actors show moments of able underdog rough sports action possibility (a goal being (the loveable scored) when pure joy and ela Americans) and tion is seen and believed, but an evil favorite Jon Bull's Grade: B other moments of believability TetraMin! (the dirty 1 are difficult to find. Communists from Russia). The The production does feel like 1980 with sev It's The Rich Mix result is old fashion symbolism of eral nostalgic notes, such as the hostage crisis in war on a smaller sports level Iran, gas rationing, and the Cold War. letraMiri that packs ("Rocky IV"). However, the impressive look of the film is TOPICAL FLAKES However, "Miracle" is an not enough to overcome the typical sentimental a serious, exception because most of the sen taste left with a mediocre script, direction and timental and heroic actions in the (with the exception of Russell) acting. nutritional punch story are part of a true story, thus The film's flaws are obvious, but the fact that the audience can largely dismiss it the story is true does help to shield the impact of as fact being more credible than those flaws. "Miracle" is by no means one itself, fiction. but Kurt Russell's tour-de-force performance puts Ready to put your fishes' health into high Herb Brooks is still the head this film on the map and makes it worth seeing. coach and leader of the team, who Final Grade: B. gear? Packed with all the nutrients your fish need for a healthy diet, TetraMin® will improve Source 95 The Strokes their energy, color and longevity. We don't call CD Review: 'Room on Fire' it The Rich Mix for nothing. Eleni Kametas TORCH WRITER C&**% ® Last year the Strokes stole radio waves with "Last Nite," the hit single off their debut album "Is This It," and the New Yorkers, consisting of Fabrizio Moretti, Nikolai Tetra. America's Leading Brand of Fish Food! Fraiture, Albert Hammond, Jr., Julian Casablancas and Nick Valensi, have struck once S^TAV^i more. After finishing up a lengthy tour, the Strokes released their 11-track masterpiece titled "Room On Fire." Although lead singer Casablancas isn't quite confident with the Only at Pet Haven Pet Shop: album, record sales and loyal fans have proven that any music enthusiast must hear this record. Buy up to 2.2 oz. "Room On Fire" carries music similar to the latest Phantom Planet or Black Rebel of any TetraMin Motorcycle Club album, but the Strokes did it first. Like "Is This It," the new release is packed with music you'll be craving for weeks, and could easily become one of the best Flake product, albums of the year. With little help from college radio, "Room On Fire" went straight to the top and the Source 95 managed to find a permanent spot on their top 30 for the song 19 W US Hwy 6 "What Ever Happened?" Additional hits off the record include "12:51," which screams I Get one free (just 3/4 mile west of IN 49 Bypass) Valparaiso, IN 46383 pure genius, and "Reptilia." The arrangement of each song fits perfectly with the next, 219464-4634 - Offer expires 2/14/04 Only 10 minutes from campus! proving that the Strokes are ready to take off, whether their listeners are ready or not. They score a 10/10 -1 love it! The Torch, February 6, 2004, page 16 LXIP IFIED TRAVEL TRAVEL (CONT'D) FOR RENT (CONT'D) Greastest moment in sports his English Honor Society's Poems tory? Hardly! Maybe the great for the Bitter Night with your ACT NOW! 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Or visit PERSONALS Walking distance to VU and bling over the word "erected" www. sunchase .com or when he kept referring to Nice try Tomke. The dudes will Downtown "This is the one time you tej, BEACHFRONT « 219-762-3437 Titaly? remain off our pages. CANCUN:; t'.dusive Ou tj A should give in to peer pressure SPRING BREAK and be a yuppie," said my Brazilian Coloradan lover. The gremlins have moved on to CASH BACK' mother. Schnabel Hall. Yield to the tJo.\-Novn to $60.0/rm. Disgusted with Valentine's gremlins. Respect the gremlins. Enjoy your retirement Kathy! Day? Come to Sigma Tau Delta Be the gremlins. 1-800-SURFS-UP Horoscopes BY ZOLTAN, VU MYSTIC February 6-12- ARIES: (March 21 -April 20) LIBRA: (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) The cold will begin to affect your Be mindful of what you say and how health. Take vitamins. Be careful you say it. Do not rush, for delays when giving advice to friends this allow time for clarity. Prepare to week, and call your mother. She miss make some big decisions, and weigh es you. your options carefully. Friday Tuesday International Dinner Legacy of Leadership TAURUS: (April 21 - May 21) SCORPIO: (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Sponsored by VISA. Union, 6 p.m Union, 5 p.m. Be open to new perspectives; a close Opportunities exist, but must be friend will challenge your beliefs. Use sought after. Do not expect things to Coffeehouse: Jason LeVasseur this experience to your advantage by simply be delivered to you. That Saturday looming paper isn't going to write Union, 8 p.m. learning more about yourself. UB Overnight Waterpark itself. Departs from Union at 7 a.m. Tickets GEMINI: (May 22 - June 21) available at Union Info Desk. Wednesday COTR and CC readings can get you SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23 -Dec. 21) Movie: Love Actually down, so don't forget to read some Your tension will ease with the International Dinner Neils 234, 7 p.m. thing for personal recreation, too. unepected arrival of more time. Use it Sponsored by VISA. Union, 6 p.m That new John Grisham book is call wisely by choosing diligence. Relax Celebrate ing you. about job prospects but don't lose Fastnacht Dance Chapel* 10 p.m sight of the work that needs finishing. VUCA, 9 p.m CANCER: (June 22 - July 23) Thursday Your work may not be appreciated CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Sunday this week. With determination, focus Brace yourself for much conflict that Books and Coffee through adversity. Your goals are can be overcome through conscien Worship Union, 4 p.m. attainable though temporarily imped tiousness. Long days are offset by Chapel, 8:30 & 10:30 a.m ed. good company. Lecture: Luther's Influence on Mass the German Language LEO: (July 24-Aug. 23) AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21 -Feb. 19) St. Teresa's, 10:30 a.m. & 9 p.m. VUCA, 7:30 p.m. You will find success in surprising Test the water before you jump. Look places. A small financial windfall will for what is hidden. Remember, not all Faculty Recital DUI: A Powerful Lesson be greatly valued, and will go a long that glitters is gold. Keep an eye out Virginia Oram. VUCA, 3 p.m. Neils 234, 8 p.m. way. Consider picking up the lunch for signs that you might normally dis tab for a friend. miss as no big deal. Monday Friday IEEE Conference Luther Lecture: Reformer and VIRGO: (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23) PISCES: (Feb. 20 - March 20) Union, 2-5 p.m. Cultural Artifact Your humor is much appreciated and Reflect well. The path you travel may will brighten up the day of a close not be the one you choose. Be careful VUCA, 2 p.m. Guest Recital friend. Cheering up others will help in the decisions you make regarding Craig Cramer, Organ. Chapel, 7:30 keep you in a good mood. future plans. p.m. The Torch, February 6, 2004, page 17 PORT Women s champions decided with men to play championship game Feb. 12 Hit By Ed Schillingcr Wuinflers Chi Omega Homer Drew should switch to zone. Dan Oppland SmoQjih Criinirials isn't very good. Bryce Drew should be getting significant minutes in the National Basketball Association. if.f I I Winners These are among the lies you hear (all actual state ChiiiMgi ments) when sitting amongst Valparaiso University basket Hoo-Ha a ball fans. Hoo-Haa It's one thing to be passionate, it's another to be obliv ious. Too often, VU fans blur the two together. If you are U ome ii Is Hi mi IEon r going to be attending a VU basketball game (and it's rec ommended) soon, here are a few things you may want to get straight first. • Mid-Con refs are bad, but they're not that bad. Merely yelling at every call that goes against the Crusaders does nothing to help the team. Yelling at a bad call might. If you don't know anything about the game of basketball, keep your mouth shut. If the play happens on a part of the court you can't see, don't try and talk to a ref who actually saw the play. If you're going to holler every time a VU player gets bumped, holler every time VU bumps the opponent. There's no reason to yell at the refs for seeing things differently than you. Not everything is a foul or a travel. • If there as a really bad call, and you're an idiot, sit on your hands. During the Valparaiso-Oakland game at the Athletics-Recreation Center, Oumar Sylla got called for traveling (a call that didn't merit the reaction it got) and a fan threw a piece of ice onto the court prompting Homer Drew to talk to the crowd. There is NO EXCUSE for inter fering for on-court action, and a team can be penalized when their fans throw things onto the court. • Coach is right. Homer Drew has won more than 500 games in his coaching career and took over a moribund VU program and turned it into one of the better mid-major schools in America. Keith Freeman has won more games than any other coach ih'MTd-Con history. TTiey'sTfouldri'ti' and don't, care what kind of defense you would play, or who you would put in the game. They don't come to your work and tell you how to make fries. • Don't rush to judgments. Do not judge a player on a sequence of plays - odds are, they are better than that. Missed shots and turnovers are part of the game. Every one PHOTO PROVIDED of our players is skilled and deserves to see the court. The Hoo-Haa's Courtney Budd spots up from just inside the three-point line during the recreational sports department's • Stay positive. There is no circumstance in which a intramural women's basketball championship game. The Hoo-Haa lost to the Wonders 34-26 to finish second overall. Inside Crusader crowd is in the right for booing their team or the photo are the final four brackets of February Frenzy. The men's championship is yet to be decided, with the winner fac players on the home team. ing the Chiefs in the intramural men's championship game in the main arena of the Athletics-Recreation Center after the • Don't make it personal. The other team is nothing men's basketball game versus Oral Roberts on Feb. 12. Tuesday's match of Disbarred and Sigma Chi I will be at 9 p.m. more than student athletes from another school, there is no Laura Medina of the second half, the Wonders sport." reason to personally attack them. Harass opposing coaches TORCH WRITER began to take control with a 15-10 The majority of the Wonders if you need to berate their bench. lead, but the Hoo:Haa were not have been a team since 2000 and • There is no ten second rule. In women's basketball, And then there was one. . . ready to give up when they came the Hoo-Haa play varsity soccer players have as much time they want to cross halfcourt the Wonders, that is. within three at the 13:26 mark. for VU. with the basketball. So when you decide to jump on the Forty minutes of back and Following an exchange of shots, "We've been together for bandwagon later this season and actually come to support forth possessions, 40 total fouls the Wonders went on a 5-0 run four years and gone to the tourna our outstanding women's team, don't yell for a ten second and two tough teams made the and led 24-14 with eight minutes ment for two years," said call. It makes us look ignorant, (see: WNIT, 2002) difference as the Wonders came left on the clock. The Hoo-Haa Wonders' senior Ally Vucelich. • Not every situation is foul trouble. A player With out victorious over the Hoo-Haa quickly answered with a lay-up, "Our senior year was our year to four fouls in a game that has less than a minute left is not 34-26 in the Valparaiso University pulling them within six. win!" in foul trouble. Odds are they are committing a foul to stop women's intramural basketball The final two minutes Last season, the Wonders the clock when their team is trailing. Staying in the game is championship Wednesday. loomed and both teams lost the championship game to the not as important to them at this point. "It was a very physical exchanged control of the ball, but T-Crazy Bunnies. • Be creative. Our cheers aren't just tired, they're game, but it is somewhat expect foul trouble seemed to plague the "We spent all year working exhausted. Do not "shoot for two or three," no one has ever ed," said senior Wonders manager Hoo-Haa and the Wonders were to get to this point," said senior taken offense to hearing "he traveled, he traveled, he Adrienne Fritzsche. "The overall able to push their lead to 34-26 teammate Andrea Bronner. walked, he walked" and the only person that the "bounce, game was very even, but we with 11 seconds left in play. "I'm very excited," said •bounce, PASS!" cheer bothers is me. Stalwarts "D-D-D, stayed there with them." The Hoo-Haa' contributed 22 Fritzsche. "It's been really fun for Defense!" and "Here we go Valpo, here we go!" are solid. Tuesday, the Hoo-Haa fouls to the game, while the us. This is a great way to finish." Get school specific, get creative and be original. Just don't defeated Chi Omega 44-19, and Wonders had 18. On the men's side, the final do the lame ones any more, (see: pep band) the Wonders defeated Smooth "We played really well. . . three teams have been deter • Stand for the fight song. It's disgraceful that we Criminals 39-17 to take their our defense was good against mined; Sigma Chi I defeated need a sign to educate our fans as to when our fight song is places in the championship game. them," said Fritzsche. defending champion Buffalouie's being played. Here's a hint: it's played when VU takes the The Hoo-Haa and the The Wonders used a zone Thursday 61-58 to face Disbarred court, leaves the court and at the under four minute timeout Wonders had met earlier in the defense to counter the Hoo-Haa's in the semifinal on Tuesday at 9 of each half. season twice, and they split the man-to-man, but in the end, the p.m. in the arena of the Athletics- After seeing every fan following in the conference season series 1-1. teams' offenses proved to be what Recreation Center. The winner except Centenary, I can honestly say that VU has the best. The Wonders began with an made the game. Scoring early will earn the right to play the Keep going to the games and keep yelling at the top of your early 6-2 lead after six minutes of pushed the Wonders to the lead Chiefs in the .men's intramural lungs. Just make sure you know what you're yelling about. play. As halftime approached, the they held through to the end. championship game which will Wonders led 8-6. Possession was "It's tough to play against take place in the ARC arena after Opinions expressed in Hit and Run are solely those of key as each team turned the ball senior teams who have been the VU men's game against Oral the author and not necessarily those of The Torch. To over regularly throughout the first together," said senior basketball Roberts on Feb. 12. The Chiefs contact Ed Schillinger, e-mail [email protected]. half. supervisor Josh Olson. "But the advanced via their victory over Within the first four minutes Hoo-Haa play together in another Caucasian Invasion +1.5. page 18, The Torch February 6, 2004 Injuries plague women's hoops Crusaders lose two in a row to Oakland and Western Illinois and dip closer to .500 overall Ken LaVicka 11 points and sophomore Zane TORCH WRITER Teilane poured in 10 for Western Illinois. When the number 24 VU was 19-of-22 from the comes to mind, many think of free throw line but was outre- the hit Fox show starring Kiefer bounded by WIU, 38-27. Sutherland or the usual point It was the end of a frustrat differential between the Packers ing week for the Crusaders as and the Bears, but for the things got off to a bad start on Valparaiso University women's Saturday against Oakland at the basketball team, 24 is a painful Athletics-Recreation Center. number. VU had a three point lead For the 24th straight time, going into the half but things Western Illinois University (13- would take a turn for the worse. 7, 7-2) won on their home floor, The brown and gold shot a as they edged the Crusaders 52- putrid 29.6 percent from the 49 Monday night in Macomb, floor in the second half as the 111. The loss was the second Golden Grizzlies pulled away to straight for VU (11-10, 6-4) and register a big road victory, 59- put the Crusaders in a difficult 54. position for a regular season That loss knocked VU out conference title. of second place in the Mid-Con Things got off to a rough and left the Crusaders looking start for VU, and the for answers on offense. Westerwinds jumped out to an "We need better play in the 11-0 lead behind good outside post," said Freeman. "With a shooting. However, the healthy [junior] Jenna Stangler Crusaders wouldn't be down and [junior] Meredith Baugher, double digits for long, going on things should get better." an 8-0 run of their own to cut the It's been no secret that VU lead to three. WIU opened the has gone through major dilem lead back up to 19-8 before a 15- mas with injuries. Stangler 5 brown and gold run, highlight missed both the Oakland and ed by senior Suzie Hammel's Western Illinois games and 1,000th career point, got VU to Baugher returned to action in within one at 24-23. JENN KLEIN Macomb after missing a month Following that run, Junior Katie Boone evades Oakland's Anne Hafeli during Saturday's game at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The with a broken foot. Despite the Western Illinois built up a six- Crusaders could not escape the Golden Grizzlies and fell 59-54 during the game. VU also lost to Western Illinois 62-59. losses and injuries, the team point lead, but once again that The second half started Boone three, the Crusaders Macomb because Western remains confident that they can wouldn't last for long. much like the first when WIU closed the deficit to 60-57 with Illinois is a good team," said still make a run for the regular Sophomore Jamie Gutowski went on an 11-2 spurt, and VU just over two minutes to play. Head Coach Keith Freeman. season title. scored six of her 15 points on the found themselves down 46-36 From there, however, play got "You're going to have a tough "We are not going to give night during the next couple of with four minutes gone. But ugly. time winning away from home up because we've lost a few possessions, and VU held what once again, the Crusaders were VU turned the ball over when you play a good team like games," assured Baugher. "I would, be their first and only not going to be left for dead as four times in next two minutes that." believe our team is strong to lead of the game, 34-31, with junior Katie Boone capped off a to push their second half Cornelius led all scorers bounce back from losses and just over a minute to go in the 9-0 run with a trey and pulled turnover total to an uncharacter with 17 points and pulled down learn from them." first half. VU to within one. istically high 15. When Mid- 13 rebounds for the Westerwinds The Crusaders are 2.5 The Crusaders wouldn't Play went back and forth Continent Conference preseason while Gutowski led the games behind conference leader score the rest of the half as for the duration of the ball game player of the year Tiffany Crusaders with 15 points. VU UMKC. Western Illinois would hit a free with WIU. trying to pull away Cornelius hit a shot from the freshman Betsy Rietema contin VU will try to get things throw and a triple by senior only to be answered by the lane with under a minute to play, ued her emergence in the VU back on track as they make their Erica Zielinski would find net to brown and gold. With 5:04 to the Crusaders were finally down lineup with 12, but she also first ever trip to Shreveport, La. give the Westerwinds a 35-34 go, the Crusaders pulled to with for the count. turned the ball over six times. to take on Centenary College lead going into the break. in two and after another Katie "It's tough to win in Junior Rita Castans tallied Saturday evening. Tennis teams lose over weekend Dave Tomke "The teams we have played have been real Dave Nackovic ly good," Scala said. "But we're looking forward TORCH WRITERS to playing the teams in the Mid-Con. Playing teams outside of the Mid-Con allows us to gain Michigan came out on top over Indiana in experience." the tennis battle of the states this past weekend, "Our young players are as talented as any as teams from Michigan defeated both the men's around of any age," women's head coach Tim and women's tennis teams from Valparaiso Maluga said. "It's a good bet that by their junior University. On Saturday afternoon, Kalamazoo year they'll be approaching the conference sea pulled off a close decision over the women's son with more confidence, and consequently team, while no. 58 Michigan State handily better results." defeated the men's team on Sunday. In men's action, the Michigan State men's The women started off in the hole, taking tennis team cruised to a solid 6-1 victory over one of three doubles matches. Juniors Christina the VU squad Sunday. The only bright spot for Scala and Monika Danko pulled off a 9-8 victo the Crusaders was freshman Nic Kooyers, who ry in second doubles. The team had a chance at earned the team's lone point against Eric OLD FASHIONED taking the match in singles play, as they won Simonton and was subsequently named the Mid- third, fourth, and fifth singles after Kalamazoo Continent Conference men's tennis player of the MlluitllCitld took first and second. Freshmen Rachel Janssen week for the second time this year. and Kate Evangelist took third and fifth singles, "We actually performed very well from respectively. Janssen won her match 6-3, 6-0 both a physical and a mental standpoint," men's Open until Midnight (11 PM on Sundays) while Evangelist won by a score of 6-2, 6-0. head coach James Daugherty said. "This team is 2211 Morthland Dr., Scala picked up her second victory of the day in in the top 60 in the nation for Division I, so we fourth singles in three sets, 6-7, 6-0, 10-4. simply couldn't match its talent level. [The (US 30 - Across from Wal-mart) Kalamazoo took sixth singles in straight sets to Michigan State match] may be the most compet 10% discount with VU card. pick up the victory by a final of 5-4. itive that we have played." February 6, 2004 iPORTS The Torch, page 19 about continuing basketball Head Coach Homer Drew, whom he with the university," brought back after his son Scott Drew announced •RETIRE Steinbrecher said. he would be relocating to Baylor University after "Every year in the his first year of coaching the Crusaders. o]i!ML& . CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 past, there was "With coaching changes and everything else, always something that needed attention, but that he mentioned that he wanted to stay for Scott's 11% was not the case this year." first year. . .and then for Homer's first year," said That "something that needed attention" could Senior Woman Administrator and Assistant have been his nine-year tenure as chairman of the Director of Athletics Jenn Samble. "I think it was Down under board for the Mid-Continent Conference, which he something that we knew he was going to make a CONTINENT stepped down from in 2003, his recent two-year decision sooner or later, but we wanted to make CONFER wonder tenure as Pioneer sure that he did it on his terms. Now, he said it was UMKC Kangaroos top poll for 1131 - 216 Football League chair a good time for him." or simply his dedication No replacement has been named as of yet for Andrew Stem to the success of stu Steinbrecher, but a committee co-chaired by Bruce TORCH WRITER dent athletes, whom he Berner, associate dean of the law school, and **This poll is conducted each week by The Torch sports depart created the office of Susan Scroggins, assistant to Charlie Gillispie, is ment editorial board. Votes determine which school is the biggest student services that said to be conducting a national search to fill the threat to VU as the dominant Mid-Continent Conference spoils supports the academic shoes of the 2002 NCAA I-AAA-AAA Central program.« needs of the student- Region Athletic Director of the year. athlete. "It's going to take a unique person to be able 1. UMKC (78 points): The Kangaroo women lead the "Bill has been a to fill the shoes," Samble said. "He wears so many Mid-Continent Conference, and the men's team is only one and wonderful leader since hats in this department, and like a lot of people, one half games out of first. UMKC boasts one of the best play I've been here," said does so many things that we don't even realize that ers on each side of the conference in Michael Watson and Carlai Assistant Sports PHOTO PROVIDED he does on a day to day basis. When you see how Moore. Watson needs just 36 points to become the all-time lead Director of Media Relations Ryan Wronkowicz. much has really changed, it's going to be some ing scorer in the Mid-Continent Conference, and Moore ranks in "He's great at meshing all of the different aspects tremendous shoes to fill." the top ten in scoring, rebounding and field goal percentage. of the department, and he's always wanted what is "I've been here five years now of his 25 or Why they'll stay number one: The Kangaroos are a combined best for the university and the athletics program. so, and he's been a pleasure to be around," added 14-6 at home and both teams host Oakland this weekend. Why He's going to be greatly missed by everyone women's basketball Associate Head Coach Steve ranking will drop: The men's team has dropped three of their around here, and we wish him the best of luck Bruce. "He's a very classy gentleman and works last four games and they must rebound or they will find them upon his retirement." well with all of the different sports. He has been selves in the bottom half of the Mid-Con. Under Steinbrecher's tenure, VU has won very concerned about the success and welfare of 2. Oral Roberts (75 points): The Golden Eagles have the many conference championships in men's basket the different sports. They are going to have a hard front-runners for newcomer of the year in Caleb Green and ball, women's basketball, football and women's time finding a successor to step in and not lose Elisha Turek. Green could become the first player to win new volleyball, as well as league titles in men's soccer anything in the process of replacing him." comer and player of the year in the same season since UMKC's and men's tennis. VU has been no stranger to the Steinbrecher has always remained deeply Michael Jackson in 2000. Why ranking will rise: The men's NCAA tournament as well, and 1998's "The Shot" rooted within the area, receiving a Bachelor of team is in the thick of the hunt for first place and the women can and Sweet 16 performance is one of the most Arts and Bachelor of Science in Physical jump back into the race with a win over the Jaguars. Why rank-' memorable moments in NCAA tournament histo- Education degrees from VU in 1957 and 1959, and ing will drop: The two teams have lost a combined six straight from 1957-1970, he was a member of the VU fac games and the men's loss to IUPUI just about ended the hopes of "Bill has been a great leader for Valpo," said ulty as a physical education teacher, as well as a a conference championship. women's basketball Head Coach Keith Freeman. wrestling, golf, and assistant football coach before 3. Oakland (65 points): The Oakland women picked up a "He's been one of the most loyal people I've been leaving for nine years to join the faculty of huge road victory when they defeated VU and the men's team around in terms of giving me an opportunity and Appalachian State University. He returned in has as much, if not more, talent than any team in the Mid-Con. just being fair in balancing the needs of the uni 1979, and has held the director of athletics position Why ranking will rise: Jayme Wilson, the Mid-Con's leading versity and needs of the athletics program and ever since. scorer, is playing as well as anyone in the Mid-Con right now, needs of the coaches and needs of the athletes. He "I will remain in Valpo with my family, and and after starting conference play 2-6, Mike Helms and the men has a great ability to knee-jerk react to things, and I'll keep myself tied to the university," said are finally coming together as a team. Why ranking will fall: he has the wisdom to make informed sound deci Steinbrecher. "[My wife Helen and I] will remain Trips to Southern Utah and UMKC, two tough places to win on sions. Whenever you have somebody like that fans of VU. I hope they can find someone who has the road, are up next with the men losing to SUU last night. retire, it is difficult to find a replacement like that." or can develop a love for this university like I 4. Western Illinois (48 points): The women's team has Steinbrecher also had a loyalty with men's have." won 24 consecutive home games and is again near the top of the Mid-Con standings, and the men's team is improving every time together their best lineup in skid. VU almost upset preseason it steps onto the floor. Why ranking will rise: The women's almost 20 years, one that has conference favorite Western team has two very winnable games against Chicago State and size, speed and shooting. Illinois in their last game, how . Centenary, and after playing VU and Chicago State right to the VALPO The challenge will not only ever, the Westerwinds 24-game wire, the men have the chance to upset the Gents on the road. be playing a versatile team, but home winning streak continued. Why ranking will drop: The men are 0-12 away from Western playing them on a tight road "We are focused on Hall and do not have a home game until Feb. 12. Png/view schedule. The team will be trav becoming the best team we can 5. IUPUI (45 points):- Odell Bradley has the Jaguars back eling from Shreveport, La., to be," said Head Coach Keith Braden Radtke in first place in the conference and the women have won two Valparaiso early this morning Freeman. "We understand that in straight to move within one game of sixth place. Why ranking TORCH WRITER and will not be arriving until this league anybody can win; will rise: The men are already in first place and a women's win The men head to Chicago 5:30 p.m. that is why we play the game. would push them to within one game of the .500 mark. Why State tomorrow to take on the The women are experienc The best teams are able to ranking will drop: Trips to Oral Roberts and Southern Utah Cougars for the first time this ing similar circumstances to the bounce back, and I think we await the Jaguar women, and ORU and SUU's teams are 25-13 season. But this Chicago State men as they have two games still will." at home. team is not the same team VU to play on a three-game road trip The Crusaders will finish 6. Southern Utah (37 points): The men are just 2-3 in has been accustomed to. This at Centenary and Chicago State. off their road trip at Chicago games played in Cedar City and the women have lost three of Cougar team has managed to put The Crusaders handily State. This will be the first meet their last four after starting 3-1 in Mid-Con play. Why ranking defeated the Ladies last month ing for the two teams this year. will rise: Both of SUU's teams handled UMKC over the week a o o with a strong first half of play at The Cougars won the last meet end and the men's victory over Oakland put them on a two-game the Athletics-Recreation Center ing in 2003 at home, as they winning streak. Why ranking will drop: The men's wins over and look to end their two-game defeated the Crusaders 69-66. UMKC and Oakland were their first Mid-Con home wins and the *h Thunderbirds will be looking a six or seven seed square in the Pocket Billiards College Square Apartments Opening Hours Now renting for the 2004-2005 school year face if they can't win at home. Men-Fit l:30 pm Comer of College and Brown Streets 7. 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'f&jb, 6 j^ OFFENSIVE GENTLEMEN Centenary shoots 52 percent to defeat mens basketball team 78-73 in Shreveport Eli Gieryna rebounds. Wisniewski still man TORCH WRITER aged to score 17 points, despite taking only 12 shots from the It was just one of those floor. nights. "I thought that we did Nothing went right for the enough offensively to win the Valparaiso University men's game," said Walters. "But we basketball team Thursday night just didn't get enough stops on down in the bayous of Louisiana defense." as they dropped a 78-73 decision For the Crusaders, Gomes to the Centenary College Gents, also reached double figures with ending the Crusaders' six game 19 points and junior Ali Berdiel winning streak and dropping was just behind, tallying 18 them out of first place in the points. Senior Roberto Nieves conference. scored 11, his fourth straight VU couldn't hit from out game in double figures. side, making a paltry 2-of-14 Oppland, Gomes, Berdiel from three point range." They and Nieves accounted for 69 of couldn't hit from the free throw VU's 73 points. line either, shooting just 25-of- With the loss, the brown 39. And worst of all, the brown and gold fell back to .500 on the and gold essentially forgot how season at 10-10, and 7-4 in the to play defense for most of the Mid-Con. Centenary improved night, allowing Centenary to to 6-3 in the conference, just a shoot 52 percent from the field. half game back of Indiana "We've got to do a better University Purdue University job defending our men," said Indianapolis, who defeated Oral assistant coach Rex Walters in a Roberts 104-96 in double over post-game interview with cam time to move into sole posses pus radio station the Source 95. sion of first place. "They were just blowing by us The win also preserved one on one all night long." Centenary's nearly spotless The loss overshadowed record at home this season, run another huge performance from ning that mark to 9-1. sophomore forward Dan The Crusaders struggled Oppland, who did everything he mightily last Saturday against could to try and carry his team to Western Illinois University as victory, scoring 22 points and well, but did manage to find bet hitting several big free throws, ter fortune, squeaking out an 81- but it just wasn't enough. 79 overtime victory against the "Dan just had a really great struggling Leathernecks on the game for us," said Walters in the road. interview. "He battles so hard in It was Oppland again who there, and I just wish that we had a monster game, pouring in could have had a better outcome 22 points and hauling down 10 for the game." boards. Berdiel added 13 points After VU pulled ahead and five assists, while Gomes early in the contest, the Gents chipped in 12 points of his own. used a 13-0 run in the first half Continuing a recent trend, to jump out in front. They led the squad let a big lead slip away 36-31 at intermission and late in the game, guiding WIU extended the lead to as much as by the hand back into the contest ,51-42 midway through the sec by allowing several long, wide- ond half. Slowly though, the open three pointers in the clos Crusaders tried to get back into ing minutes. The final trey, com the game on the strength of ing with just two seconds left, Oppland's inside presence. sent the game into overtime. With the team down by Oppland was key in the two, senior Kikas Gomes had a overtime period, scoring eight of chance to put VU ahead after his 22 points in overtime, and being fouled on a three point hitting all his free throws in the attempt with 2:39 to go, but he extra session to go with his 12- connected on only. one of the of-14 total for the night from the ensuing three shots. After a lone stripe. Michael Gale free throw put the The Leathernecks were led Gents up 69-67, the brown and JENN KLEIN by Will Lewis, who had 24 gold finally knotted the score at Dan Oppland backed up his 22-point performance against Western Illinois with an additional 22 points Thursday points and Bobby Carter, who 69 on the next possession when against Centenary. However, the Crusaders lost to the Gents 78-73 and fell out of first place in the Mid-Con standings. added 19 of his own. Oppland sank two free throws. ed a potential game-tying layup With most of the defensive other members of the Gents VU will try and get back But in the end, the defense inside, only to have it swatted focus centering around superstar were able to step up and aid in on track tomorrow as they take simply could not stop the Gents away by Ronald Mickel. All guard Andrew Wisniewski, who the win. on the surprising Cougars of from getting to the basket, and told, Centenary inexplicably had torched the Crusaders for 32 Gale had 19 points and Chicago State University in a 4 the Crusaders' last hopes ended eight blocks, despite being vast points last month at the Chad Maclies recorded a dou p.m. contest on the road at the when Gomes passively attempt- ly outsized by the Crusaders. Athletics-Recreation Center, ble-double with 15 points and 11 Jacoby Dickens Athletic Center.