January 29, 1999
The cloud of unease hanging Changing Traditions at VU around the men's basketball team lifted Tuesday when the NCAA told Next month, Black History Valparaiso University center Zoran Month is coming to Valparaiso Viskovic he was eligible to continue University. Students will celebrate it playing. with several events celebrating the "I'm delighted for Zoran Viskovic history of African-Americans. that his eligibility has been restored," Black History Month is a President Alan Harre said. "This period national celebration that arose out of of uncertainty undoubtedly has been a the need for people to learn about trying time for him. It is wonderful that African-American heritage. VU he and his teammates now can focus on annually holds events to commemo their collective goals without distraction. rate the contributions of African A peek into the lives of Obviously we're very happy (with the Americans to our country's history. VU's non-traditional ruling), but more importantly, the Wednesday, VU students par students. integrity of the institution and the ticipated in a Features recruiting process were exonerated." nationwide In Depth page 13 "We're elated and in one way, not interactive dis surprised," added VU Athletic Director cussion about VU celebrates racial legacies. William Steinbrecher. "We knew neither MLK Day VUPD Beat we nor Zoran had done anything wrong." The dialog was page 3 The storm began Jan. 15 when the held in Neils NCAA suspended Viskovic and began an Science Center Features investigation into his eligibility as a and conducted page 14 transfer student. by satellite INDEX All athletes who are partial or non- across the country to create a true Weather qualifiers (as Viskovic was because he national forum. did not take the SAT before coming to Next Wednesday, the universi page 4 America) must complete a junior college ty will welcome award-winning degree in three semesters (not including director Spike Lee. Lee, who direct Clips & Classified summer sessions) before gaining eligi ed such movies as "Do The Right page 16 bility. Thing" and "Malcolm X," will speak Viskovic completed two semesters JON HENDRICKS at the chapel to members of the Zoran grabs a rebound in last night's game against Features See ZORAN, Page 2 Oakland in his first action since being suspended. See MONTH, Page 4 page 13
Arts & Entertainment page 9 Family man takes drugs from CVS Suspect in two other local hold-ups evades police after stealing over 2,000 pills Opinions Beth Sneller pharmacist as a white male with Do not press the panic button." After the pharmacist filled page 6 STAFF WRITER a mustache, wearing a blue The pharmacist said he the order, the robber left through stocking cap, walked into the thought it was a joke until the the front exit, mounted his bicy Sports LaPorte man cle in the rear parking lot and took off, evading police and the page 17 Avenue * * No leads, no suspects, showed A gun-toting robber on a store jt . a * him the police dog who arrived shortly bicycle led Valparaiso around 6 no nothing." " gun m his afterward. coat The Torch University and city police on an p.m. -Det. Richard Spicer The police currently have Valparaiso University unsuccessful wild goose chase H e The no leads on the identity of the 816 Union Street after he held-up the CVS phar walked up to the pharmacist and robber explained to the pharma robber, although the circum- Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 macy Sunday night. handed him two pieces of paper. cist the pills, which numbered stances were remarkably similar Phone: 219-464-5426 The man, who was One listed the drugs he wanted, more than 2,000, were for his See CVS, Page 5 Fax: 219-464-6728 described by the cashier and and the other read, "I have a gun. sick family. page 2 NEWS The Torch, Friday, January 29, 1999 Senate sends board motion to Harre Dustin Wunderlich Scholarship and Student Life elects those four members, and SENIOR NEWS EDITOR Committee of the Board during in that sense they are more rep their two on-campus meetings in resentative (of the student an effort to improve communi body)," said Burrows. cation between the student body Her concerns were echoed Another chapter in the and the Board. by Tim Jenkins, Dean of perennial effort to strengthen the The proposed liaison com Students, who said he felt the at- Campus media heads wanted voice of students on campus was mittee would consist of the pres large senators would be more written Monday night when ident and vice-president of the representative and he would Applications for Editor-in-Chief of The Torch, The Lighter and Student Senate unanimously student body as well as four sen consider the amendment as the The Beacon, and Station Manager of WVUR for 1999-2000 are now voted to establish a committee to ators elected by senate. Office of Student Affairs available at the Union Information Desk. meet with members of the Board The proposal originally reviewed the motion. of Directors. brought by At-Large Senator The Board of Directors February blood drive "I think this is a great Vanessa Burrows designated the currently meets with about 20 to The American Red Cross will be at Valparaiso University Tuesday thing," said Commuter Senator four at-large senators as mem 30 students, selected by the pres from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Union. Remember to Jonathan Foelber. "Since we're bers of the liaison committee, ident's office, during their meet list which organizations you are a member of. The organization with paying to go to this uni ings in order for board the most people donating blood will win a free pizza party courtesy of versity, we should have a I think finding ways for members to hear stu Alpha Phi Omega. Walk-ins are appreciated. more say in what's going dent concerns. on." student views to be Senate hopes the liai Volunteers needed The motion will expressed is helpful, but it son committee will Canterbury Place Rehab and Nursing Center of Valparaiso is seek next be examined by the allow a greater variety ing volunteers to work with residents. Contact Jenny Allen at 462-6158. Office of Student needs to be considered on a of student concerns to Affairs, which may sug be presented to the Moellering Library photo contest gest revisions to senate case-by-case basis. '* board as well as giving All VU students are invited to participate in the "Beyond Words: before passing it on to -Dean of Students Tim Jenkins student concerns more Celebrating America's Libraries" photo contest sponsored by President Alan Harre, weight. Moellering Library. Awards will be presented in four categories with a who would take the request to but an amendment from Arts and It is expected the board grand prize of $200 and entrance into a national contest. Rules and the Board of Directors for a final Sciences Senator Rinzer will consider the proposal at entry forms are available at the university librarian's office, located on decision. Williams succeeded in opening their meeting at the end of April, the lower level of Moellering Library, room 4. If approved, the liaison membership to any senator. if the Office of Student Affairs committee would meet with the "The entire student body and Harre approve it. EMT-Basic course offered ZORAN — ...Laboratory Equipment The Red Cross is offering an EMT course starting Feb. 22 and run ...Professors and Faculty ning until July 22. Class will meet Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to from page 1 10 p.m. at 791 East 83rd Ave., Merrillville. For information or to reg ...Campus Maintenance at Northeast Community College ister call Gail at 756-5360. ...Computer Upgrades in Nebraska in the 95-96 aca demic year and then enrolled for Books and Coffee the 1996 spring semester at Delta Karen Racine, professor of history, will review "The College in Michigan, which runs They always need support, and Ventriloquist's Tale" by Pauline Melville Thursday at 4 p.m. in the on a trimester basis. Great Hall. VU Athletic Director William Steinbrecher said You STILL need a job! Study abroad opportunities available Viskovic was approved by the Applications are being accepted for Cambridge, fall 1999 and NCAA Initial Eligibility spring 2000; Reutlingen, spring 2000; Hangzhou, fall 1999; Puebla, Clearinghouse and started play JOIN THE STUDENT spring 2000; and Spain, fall 1999. Deadline is Feb. 26. Call or stop by ing at VU in the fall of 1996. International Studies Office, Meier 137, x5333, for more information. The NCAA noticed the uniqueness of Viskovic's tran FUNDRAISING TEAM THAT International dinner tickets available script during an investigation RAISED VISA'S 19th Annual International Dinner and Talent Show will be into European college players. Feb. 5 and 6, at 6 p.m. in the Union Great Hall. Tickets may be pur Though VU officials HALF A MILLION chased at the Union Information Desk or the International Studies appeared confident the NCAA Office (Meier 137), $10 for students ($8 may be charged to meal card) would reinstate Viskovic, if the and $15 for non-students. NCAA had ruled against him, DOLLARS VU could have been forced to forfeit every game Viskovic had FORVU Latin dance classes played in and to return its share Professors Nelly Zamora and Freddie Diaz will lead dance classes of NCAA tournament money IN ONE SEMESTER! through May. Call x5400 for information. earned in the past two season. ie-k-k-k-k-k-k-k-k "It's so unusual to have eli Spike Lee ticket information gibility reinstated," Steinbrecher Actor, producer and director Spike Lee will speak at the chapel said. "That's why we were a little Help Raise $$$ For You & VU!!! Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The cost of tickets is $5 a person. They are concerned. The more we got into available at the Union Information Desk from 8 a.m. to midnight. it, the more we were told it was a • VU Students - Call Alumni & Friends Of The lost cause by people who seemed University VU sports medicine back and neck massages to know from past experience." • Flexible Hours: 10 - 20 Hours/Week Support the VU Sports Medicine staff and students' fundraiser. Viskovic returned to the • $5.65 To Start & $$ Raises They will offer back/neck massages for 15 minute increments for a min lineup for Thursday's win over • Great Resume Builder!!! imum of $3. Dates are Feb. 10 and 23, in the ARC Training Room, from Oakland and entered to a stand • Incentives, Prizes, & Food 7 to 9:30 p.m. Call 464-5236 to schedule an appointment. ing ovation at the first television time out. APPLY AT: Chicago "Comedy Sportz" "It was mentally hardest for Office of Institutional Advancement Experience this "Fast-paced Improv with a Competitive Edge" on me to come in and get in the Graland Hall Feb. 6. Tickets are available at the Union Info Desk for $15, including flow," Viskovic said. "My team transportation. The bus will leave the Union Turnaround at 5:45 p.m. mates picked me up the whole *To Ensure Spring 1999 and return around 11:30 p.m. game." Consideration, Apply NOW!!! VU coach Homer Drew Siblings Weekend was also glad to have his lone Questions? Call 464-5111 senior back. The weekend of Feb. 12-14 is planned for students and their sib "It's wonderful getting lings. Bring them to campus and experience the Obstacle Course, a Zoran back," he said after the Talent Show, Karaoke, a Live band, the Step Show, and even make Oakland game. "We need him for Valentines. To register or for questions, call x7424. experience with our young play ers." The Torch, Friday, January 29,1999 NEWS page 3 VUPD Senate discusses Beat graduation issues January 18 to January 24 January 18 11:30 p.m. Dustin Wunderlich smaller campus rooms with air condition While having a slumber party in SENIOR NEWS EDITOR ing would make the atmosphere more inti 10:40 a.m. Scheele Hall, occupants reported a large mate, as well as more comfortable. A student slipped on the snow- and window broke to the inside onto a couch. On the downside, however, only two ice-covered sidewalk while crossing One female sitting on the couch was or three family members of each graduate Lankenau Drive and Campus Drive East. scratched but not injured. As part of an effort to improve the could attend if commencement were split She caught herself with her right hand. quality of graduation, students and faculty up, while five family members of each She later felt pain in her left shoulder. January 23 have asked to comment on how com graduate can be seated in the ARC in one mencement could possibly be changed. commencement ceremony. January 19 9:06 p.m. Associate Provost Renu Juneja said Juneja emphasized there are no Cigar smoke was determined to be Physical Plant Director Fred Plant had plans to significantly change graduation 11:51 a.m. the cause of a fire alarm at Scheele Hall. asked for comments on whether or not any time soon. A car was rear ended on Chapel While investigating the source of the cigar holding commencement in the Athletics "Director Plant's concerns were Drive near the VUCA. The first vehicle smoke in a room, an officer observed a and Recreation Center was degrading the about the quality of the experience," had stopped at the crosswalk when the large amount of alcohol. A resident graduation experience. Juneja said. "There is nothing in the off- second vehicle collided with it. The driv returned to the room and was questioned Juneja said ing that would er of the second vehicle said he was wav by officers. She and a male companion some of the issues " There is nothing in thesugges t com ing to friends and didn't see the car ahead were drunk and arrested for minor con brought by mencement will of him stop. No injuries were reported suming. The alcohol was taken away. Physical Plant offing that would suggestb e changed this were crowd con year or next year." January 21 9:15 p.m. trol and the lack commencement will be "A great deal While officers spoke to a resident of of air conditioning changed this year or next of emphasis is on in the ARC, which 3:51 a.m. Scheele Hall about numerous alcohol vio the fact we come causes problems, year.» A VU employee notified VUPD of a lations, her roommate was carried in by together so few particularly with bicycle in Lot #4. An officer recovered two males. She was extremely drunk and -Associate Provost Renu Juneja times during the elderly people the bike and brought it to the station. ' very incoherent. Officers called for an year that (splitting ambulance after she lost consciousness. who attend graduation. up graduation) would increase fragmenta Monday night, Bonnie Hunter, the January 22 She was transported to the emergency tion," said Juneja. room where she stayed overnight. Her assistant provost for Student Affairs, She added her hope was to get sug BAC was found to be over three times the brought the matter up for discussion at gestions on how commencement could be 8:00 p.m. .10 legal limit. Student Senate to get student feedback improved without dividing the colleges. A Scheele resident reported she about potentially changing how gradua One suggestion already made has slipped on some ice around Scheele Hall tion is done. been to hold events earlier in the day so it The VUPD Beat is printed as a service of four days prior. She sustained a sprain to Most senators reacted negatively to The Torch. would be cooler in the ARC. her right knee. a suggestion of splitting up commence Dean of Students Tim Jenkins sug ment, with each college holding their own gested moving graduation off campus ceremony. entirely to a place where everyone could No week is complete without The Torch. "Students don't identify with their graduate together and be in air condition college as much as the university," said ing. At-Large Senator Lukasz Cholodecki. Though several others spoke in Several senators also said in a small favor of moving graduation off campus, er university like VU, it was important to others objected. graduate with friends who belong to dif "I would like my last moments on ferent colleges. campus, even if they are hot and sweaty "I want to graduate with friends," (in the ARC)," said At-Large Senator said Arts and Sciences Senator Sue Kelly O'Connell. Sullivan. "That would be impossible in Hunter said she will listen to com smaller places." ments at next week's meeting after sena Hunter said moving graduation to tors talk with their constituents more. Corrections Student Senate Agenda VOTED #1 in N.W. Indiana and An article in last week's edition of The Torch about a pending Student For February 1 Greater South Chicagoland Senate vote incorrectly stated the 9 p.m. Neils 224 motion was brought by senate's Administration Committee. The *Senate will vote on a change in their motion was made by At-Large Senator bylaws which would increase the mini Vanessa Burrows and was not connect mum funding to be considered for 548-2600 mainline organizational status to be a ed with her duties as chairman of the Free Delivery to Valparaiso University Campus Administration Committee. budget from the previous year exceed ing $3,000. This is an increase from the Rt 30 & Sturdy Road In a Letter to the Editor in last minimum budget requirement of (Directly east of Valparaiso University) week's edition of The Torch, Sue $1,500 the preceding year. Sullivan's title of Feminist Majority Open Sundays noon until 10 p.m. Leadership Alliance President was left Questions or comments about this out. meeting can be brought to Student Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Body Vice President Nick Libert at Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m. to midnight The Torch apologizes for the x5524. errors. COUPON Student Senate Elections Newly filled Senate seats: *Brandt Hall- Christopher Cowan *At-Large- Andrew Malone $5.99 *Black Student- Michaela 13" Pizza get Chatman Cheese + 1 Topping .the Petitions will be available for the U.S. 30 & Sturdy Road following senate seats which still need keys to be filled: Arts and Sciences, Scheele 548 - 2600 friends donl let friends drive drunk Hall, 807 Mound/UPA and Hispanic Free Delivery to Valparaiso University Campus Student. Pick up petitions at the Union Info Desk starting Feb.l. Call One pizza per coupon per visit U.S. Department of Transportation Elections Chair Rachael Kiesling at Not valid with any other offer. Expires 6-1-99 x6090. page 4 NEWS The Torch, Friday, January 29, 1999 MONTH— history is celebrated everyday, not VU students flex mental from page 1 just February," said senior campus community. Tawanna Jackson. Feb. 24, a soul food luncheon The university hopes that muscles in College Bowl will be held in the atrium of with the addition of new events Wesemann Hall. and activities such as the visit by Jon Cutting Thirteen teams competed morning, the games were going The university and its stu Spike Lee the number of students STAFF WRITER Saturday in the local tournament kind of slow and I don't think dents hope black history is not just who participate in Black History on the VU campus in the Squire that the team was working something that is remembered for Month will go up from the levels Room at the Union. together very well. But after the month of February. "Black seen in previous years. The winning team, play went on for a while, and we Do you know all the ques Schwehn's Avengers, took home started to get the feel of it, we tions? How about the answers? a plaque, gift certificates from started to figure it out and mesh Several Valparaiso University various local businesses and together. After that, the games students attempted to show off Union Board mugs. The second were going very good, and that their "mental know how" this through fourth place teams were was reflected in our scores at the past week. given gift certificates and mugs. end of the last matches" said The College Bowl tourna One team will get to com Provenzano. ment, sponsored by Union pete with other schools on a This team will compete Board, is a national tournament regional level. against other schools Feb. 19 to where students compete against The members of this team 21 at Bradley University in one another in a game show for were chosen from their perform Peoria, 111. The format, and dif mat. ances throughout the day-long ficulty, of the competition will Two teams face each other, competition. The members of be relatively the same as that giving answers to a variety of the regional team are Adam employed at VU. questions. Gibson, Matt Provenzano, Wes The regional winners will Each year, the tournament Terwey, Russ Schumacher and go on to the national tournament is open to all who are interested Jonathan Pasky. held at the University of Florida in "flexing their mental muscle." "In the beginning of the in Gainesville, Fla. this March.
Jos HENDRICKS Students gathered in Neils on Wednesday to participate in a nationally televised forum on racial legacies. VALPARAISO AREA WEEKEND Crowd expected to see Lee WEATHER Jason Stoehr Burrows said a large crowd is STAFF WRITER expected because over 500 tickets Friday Saturday Sunday have already been sold and the committee expects to sell many Valparaiso University's list of more at the door. well-known speakers will grow As a result of the predicted next week when independent film crowd, Burrows said she has been director Spike Lee speaks at the in contact with the university Chapel of the Resurrection. police department about control Committee Chair Vanessa ling traffic flow. Burrows said Union Board presi University Police Chief Ed Mostly cloudy during the night A high of 40 during the day dent Michaela Chatman found out Lloyd said there will be two offi Mostly sunny during the day with a low of 29. with SE winds of 10-15 mph. last summer they could have Lee cers in front of the chapel directing with a high of 42 and SE winds A chance of rain very late. speak for a "very reasonable price traffic, just like at any other event of 10-15 mph. Cloudy at night for a man of his celebrity." of this nature. with a low of 30. Provided by the VU Meteorology Dept. Call x5026, 24 hours a day for weather updates
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Cards The Torch, Friday, January 29,1999 NEWS page 5 Witnesses called in impeachment trial Laurie Asseo focused on it so that minds might Yannett said the prosecutors "tone and tenor" of her conversa AP WRITER change." might not get much new informa tions with Clinton. THE WITNESSES Legal observers noted the tion, but "by having live testimo "The concealment of the other witnesses sought by prose ny (they could) create some gifts, what really happened there? Monica Lewinsky WASHINGTON (AP) - In cutors, presidential friend Vernon momentum on their side and pos And the job search," he added. The prosecutors' wild card, seeking testimony from Monica Jordan and White House aide sibly rebut some specific factual "Wouldn't it be nice to hear Ms. Lewinsky is the only one of the Lewinsky and others, House Sidney Blumenthal, are hostile to points." Lewinsky's version of this?" three witnesses who is no longer a close ally of the president. prosecutors hope to create their case that the president broke "It's a last-ditch, despera Prosecutors also want Lewinsky could shed new light on momentum for their case and the law in hiding his affair. tion move on their part," Yannett Lewinsky to testify about her dis the effort to hide gifts or lie on her poke holes in President Clinton's Lewinsky's current views said. cussions with Jordan about his affidavit. House managers have defense. efforts to help her find a job. promised not to delve into the details of her and President "Look them in the eye," ^ We are continuing to move forward They want Jordan to testify Clinton's sexual encounters. one prosecutor urged senators. about when he knew the true Seeing and hearing and make good progress that would lead nature of the relationship Sidney Blumenthal Lewinsky and other witnesses in between Clinton and Lewinsky. A friend of Hillary Clinton, and a person will help senators judge us to an expeditious conclusion, but one And they want to ask Blumenthal White House aide, House man their credibility and resolve fac about his conversations with agers are interested in his conver that will give us the facts that we need sation with President Clinton soon tual disputes, prosecutors told the Clinton after the scandal broke after the scandal broke. Senate. to get to what the truth is. ** publicly last January. Blumenthal testified Clinton told him But Lewinsky would risk -Majority Leader Trent Lott Clinton's lawyer, David he had rebuffed Monica Lewinsky's losing her immunity from prose Kendall, said the prosecutors advances, but she threatened to falsely tell people there was an cution if she changed her story "continue to hope that something affair anyway. House managers during the impeachment trial and are not known, although she House prosecutor Bill will turn up for them.... They're say Clinton was trying to feed false provided dramatic new informa made a point of volunteering to a McCollum told senators if simply gambling." information to the grand jury tion about her relationship with grand jury last summer that no Lewinsky testifies, "she herself The prosecutors did not through Blumenthal. the president. one told her to lie or promised her will convey this story to you in a seek testimony from Clinton's Vernon Jordan "The one thing they could a job in exchange for her denial way that it cannot be conveyed private secretary, Betty Currie, get out of testimony by Monica of an affair. off a piece of paper." who in December 1997 picked up Jordan, a close friend of the presi dent, handled many sensitive mat Lewinsky would be large televi Prosecutors apparently are Senators need to see how from Lewinsky gifts that the ters for him. House managers are sion ratings," said Georgetown "hoping that some of the witness the witnesses respond to ques president had given her. interested in Jordan's efforts to get law professor Louis Michael es such as Vernon Jordan would tioning, McCollum said, adding, Lewinsky has testified that Lewinsky a job as she was prepar Seidman. not be believed," said "Look them in the eye and make Currie called her to arrange to ing to deny having an affair with Clinton in an affidavit. Jordan That alone could help pros Northwestern University law that determination yourself." pick up the gifts, while Currie admitted helping Lewinsky, but has ecutors, he added, because "their professor Steven Lubet. Rep. Ed Bryant said said she thought Lewinsky sug denied those efforts were made to only hope is to get people New York lawyer Bruce Lewinsky could describe the gested it. buy her silence. CVS NATO threatens to from page 1 "We think it might be the same person," said to robberies at two Farmer Card stores. On occurred Det. Richard Spicer of the Valparaiso Police Dept. take action in Kosovo in Chesterton during November and another on For now, however, police have no clues other Jeffrey Ulbrich must withdraw his forces in Roosevelt Road in Valparaiso during December. than the descriptions of the witnesses. AP WRITER Kosovo, reducing them to lev In both incidents, the man said the stolen pills "No leads, no suspects, no nothing," said els agreed to in an Oct. 12 were for a relative. Spicer. cease-fire. BRUSSELS, Belgium The 16-nation Western (AP) - NATO's secretary-gener alliance also demanded all al warned the warring parties in armed ethnic Albanian forces in Kosovo on Thursday that they the province immediately cease must begin negotiating peace hostilities. immediately or face allied mili NATO diplomats said the tary action. Contact Group would call on "NATO stands ready to act the parties to respond to the ini and rules out no option," Javier tiative within four days. Solana said in a statement read This threat, finally agreed to reporters at NATO headquar to Wednesday night, is to pre ters. cede a plan for autonomy in NATO has been beefing Kosovo, which has 2 million up its forces in southern Europe residents, 90 percent of whom preparing for eventual action in are ethnic Albanians. Yugoslavia. Nearly 300,000 people Speaking on behalf of the have been driven from their North Atlantic Council, homes in seven months of fight NATO's top policymaking ing in Kosovo between the body, Solana said Yugoslav Kosovo Liberation Army and President Slobodan Milosevic Serb security forces.
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How do you teach the mentioned Aunt Anna was not born in a hospital, that her past and the present. My history reaches into hers and history of a nation that is mother had her at home. Now this woman asked me, twists around it, my history made her future possible. only half true? . . . You "Why didn't she go to the hospital?" I told her blacks However, she doesn't know about my history and how don't. Many of you may weren't allowed in some hospitals in those days, ahd it both of us are connected in the many intricacies that make think, "What does she was cheaper to have her at home. My 30-somei:hing us american, small a. mean by that?" Well, I neighbor gave me a dumfounded look and said, "Really?" Then, I think about the Civil Rights movement and Michaela Chatman mean what I said. If you I breathed in once because I was surprised at her how it has been roughly 30-31 years of political action ~ can't teach the truth then apparent ignorance of the situation, did she forget we from the government and how many people still don't don't teach a lie. A little leaven, leavens the whole lump; were in the United States, and that 1876 was the end of the know my history or the history of other people of color. I'm sure you all are familiar with that saying. Anyway, I Civil War and my great -aunt was born only 35 years after And how out of all the medical and law schools in mention the truth in history because I find it absolutely the war? the state of Texas, only one person of color was admitted. amazing how many people are ignorant about the strug I responded politely, "Yeah, and did you know that I wonder who is going to go back to the areas populated gles of Hispanic Americans, Black Americans, Native the first man to perform a successful heart surgery was Dr. with people of color and help them. Americans, and Asian Americans. If we can't learn about Charles Drew, a black man?" After no response, I contin Isn't it interesting how thirty years does not make a the history of "others," then how will we know ourselves? ued, "Well, he was in a car accident and needed a heart whole lot of difference? I mean, it was only 35 years after Over winter break I went to Mobile, Ala., to visit my transplant and the hospital would not admit him because the Civil War and my Great-Aunt Anna wasn't admitted Great-Aunt Anna, who was born in 1910, but to hear her of the color of his skin." She looked at me and said, into a hospital. tell it, she was born in 1899. While I was on the return "That's interesting. I didn't know that." And now it is only between 30-31 years after the flight north, I sat next to a 30-something white woman. I think about my 30-something neighbor and realize Civil Rights movement and the hospitals may be closing For some reason, we started talking about hospitals, and I I know two worlds. I know hers and mine. I know the their doors again. Viskovic saga ends in common sense ruling Kyle Wright All of us have one. rule that resulted in the suspension, but reinstated Plenty of people have hammered the points into the SPORTS EDITOR That story where you Viskovic due to "extenuating circumstances" in the case. ground about how the suspension was unjust; how - go through a situation you Minutes after Viskovic received the news of his rein Viskovic was victimized and never can regain the three never want to endure again, but when you tell people the statement, he already was joking with teammates about games he unfairly lost, how the NCAA is the embodiment same story now, everyone gets a good laugh about it. the just-passed ordeal. of all of the evil in the world. Most of the above is true, Now, Zoran Viskovic has his. It's easy to joke now, but one could find very few some of it a little overdone. Thanks to the NCAA, Viskovic, the starting center laughs in the ARC when the suspension was still in effect. Twenty years from now, however, here's what peo on the VU basketball team, suffered through a sleepless, The spectre of possible NCAA penalties, which in a ple will remember. nerve-wracking week. worst-case scenario could have cost the school millions of Someday, Viskovic, coach Homer Drew, and all The NCAA ruled Viskovic ineligible while it inves dollars and even more in prestige, was simply too scary involved in the VU basketball program at this time will tigated his junior college transcripts. Viskovic missed too ignore. look back at this ordeal and get a good laugh about it. three games while the NCAA did whatever it is the Fortunately, the NCAA regained its senses and But you can be sure they'll never want to go through NCAA does. In the end, the NCAA upheld the original allowed common sense to carry the day. anything like it again. Are you spending wtyy^~ your time right?
Four minutes fifty-eight, four min utes fifty-nine, five minutes! How many of us have sat in a class room watching the clock like a hawk, hoping the professor would not show up so we could retire once again to the Andy Swiston toasty warmth of bed? Or have you ever complained so much to the professor about how much you have to do and how there's a basketball game tomorrow night, would you please make the assign ment a little bit easier? Have you ever stopped later to wonder whether because of the pro fessor not showing up or the easier assignment that you may have missed out on a portion of the knowledge for which you are paying to obtain? Most of us rarely look at the issue from that perspective, but it presents an interesting point. College may seem overwhelming at times, Want to write for The Torch? All you need is an opinion, but it's supposed to challenge you to reach new standards of excellence. access to a computer or typewriter. And after that, you get paid! Your effort is the most important ingredient in your pursuit of knowl Simply send email to [email protected] to find out more. edge. Assume the average student takes a full load of 17 credits every semester for four years. This student would graduate with 136 total credits. i HE I ORCH Valparaiso University's weekly newspaper Attending class for 15 weeks per semester, a student's Valparaiso 816 Union Street, Valparaiso, Indiana, 46383 Phone: 219-464-5426 career consists of just 2,040 hours of in-class instruction. Also keep in Co-Editor in Chief Erin Carey The Torch is published weekly during mind that you pay $7,700 each semester for tuition. the academic year, except during examination That equates to $452.9 per credit hour or $30 for every single hour Co-Editor in Chief Missy Cwik weeks, holidays, and the weeks after breaks by the students of Valparaiso University under the you spend in class. Accounting for the fact each credit hour actually lasts Assistant Editor Amanda Bright provisions of the VU Student Senate constitu only fifty minutes reduces the number of hours to 1,700. It may seem Business Manager Jason Calik tion and the Committee on Media by-laws. longer to you, but this only adds up to 70.83 24-hour days of class. That The Torch, a standing member of the Advertising Carol Moy Associated Collegiate Press, is represented by takes us four years? several national advertising agencies, including: This also increases the costs per hour of class instruction to $36.24. Senior News Editor Dustin Wunderlich Communications and Advertising Services to Students, 8330 Pulaski, Chicago, 111., 60646; For those of you who liken class to having teeth pulled, at least the col News Editor John Krause American Passage Media Corp., 500 Third Ave. lege education is cheaper by the hour than a trip to the dentist. Arts & Entertainment Editor Josh Langhoff West, Seattle, Wash., 96119; and All-Campus Media, 214 E. Gutierrez St., Santa Barbara, Cal., You only get out of college what you put into it; make the most of Sports Editor Kyle Wright 93101. your scarce, expensive time here in an academic environment, and you Features Editor Kenya Jenkins The subscription rate is $40 annually, will emerge prepared for anything the real world can throw at you. It third-class postage paid at Valparaiso, Ind. Opinions Editor Josh Honn Opinions expressed are those of the doesn't matter whether you spend 1,700 hours in class or 10,000. authors or editorial staff and do not necessarily The student who attends every class, completes all assignments and Photo Editor Jon Hendricks represent those of the university body or admin istration. Unsigned editorials reflect the opin studies well for all their tests will learn more in 1,700 hours than the stu Assistant Photo Editor Shannon Ryan ions of the majority of the editorial staff- dent can learn in any amount of time if they don't attend class, fail to turn Copy Editor Mel Radtke Letters to the editor must include the name, address, and phone number of the writer. in work, and don't study as much or as well as they should. Computer Systems Manager Wes Terwey A 400-word limit will be enforced as necessary, The student who takes college seriously will always learn more. Circulation Manager Ruth Miller and the editorial staff reserves the right to edit Remember how much this unique opportunity costs you the next time letters as necessary. No letters will be printed Circulation Manager Stephanie Stroman unsigned without sufficient reason. The editor you cheer your professor's absence from class or the reduction of a dif must know the name of the author of unsigned ficult assignment due to student complaints. letters, but will hold it in confidence. email questions, comments to [email protected] Serving the Valparaiso community since 1914 The Torch, Thursday, January 29, 1999 OPINIONS page 7
Letters to the Editor Athletics Director: "This is not acceptable" It is with great sadness and a sense of frustration that I write this letter to you (VU CRU). While we couldn't be more thrilled with the growth of your organization as a cheer block at men's basketball games and with the excitement you bring to these games, we couldn't be more embarrassed and ashamed for our university because of some of the actions of your group. It is a real paradox for us to sponsor the announcement that, "On behalf of the Mid-Continent Conference and Valparaiso University, welcome to today's game. In the spirit of sportsmanship, we ask that all fans act responsibly and courteously. Abusive language or disor derly conduct is unacceptable and unwelcome. Profanity, racial or sex ist comments or intimidating actions directed at the student-athletes, coaches, officials, or cheerleaders will not be tolerated. Let's afford the student-athletes and your fellow fans the respect they deserve. Your cooperation is appreciated. Thank you," and then have members of our student-body section participate individually and collectively in shout ed comments and cheers that are abusive, profane, and yes, even racial. This is not acceptable at Valparaiso University. Those of you who think this is what intercollegiate sports is all about and that this type of behavior is entertaining or cute or appropri ate spectator participation are invited to take your act to some other £>o^ youR T\C>CETS ^eoM\ venue. This kind of action is not representative of the other members of Valparaiso University community. And I challenge the rest to rise above this and work towards developing a cheer block which is the Winter brings heating dilemmas envy of all other collegiate cheer blocks. Enthusiastic support of our I was not especially surprised to read in the considering the low cost of a window as a thermo team can be clever and humorous without becoming abusive, profane, Jan. 15 edition of the Torch that the reason heating stat. However, for many students, there is no other off-color, and racial. pipes in Alumni broke was that two students left option. I never use a blanket at night, even with the One IUPUI fan told us that the positive view she had always had their window open all night. At first glance, it windows slightly open, because it's just too hot. of Valparaiso University was totally destroyed by the abusive and pro seems somewhat silly. What sensible person would Turning down the heat in all the buildings is fane language and racial slurs coming from the VU CRU during the leave a window open to let in the arctic blasts of a not an adequate solution either. While many people VU vs. IUPUI men's basketball game. What a terrible indictment of Valparaiso winter? The most obvious explanation I have talked to share my problem, others find their Valparaiso University fans. is that the room was too hot, but that should not be rooms too cold. It seems to me that the best solu I urge you to assist in policing the behavior of your organization. a problem. Just turn down the heater in the room tion might be to allow students to control the heat Let those who are giving the VU CRU and Valparaiso University a bad instead. ing in their own rooms. name know that their words and actions are not going to be tolerated Judging from personal experience, however, But this is horribly expensive, is it not? here. what those students did is very logical. The only Perhaps so. On the other hand, it is also costly to --heating control in my room in Brandt Hall tsrthe waste heat pumped into rooms with the windows Wm. L. Steinbrecher window, and I use it frequently. The overzealous open, to replace cracked heating pipes, and to fix Director of Athletics heater in my window sill keeps the room uncom water-logged computers. Until something is fortably warm unless my roommate and I have our changed, students will just have to follow the uni windows slightly ajar. By cranking them slightly versity's pamphlet in dealing with uncomfortable Defending Alliance, MLK more or less open, we can adjust the room temper room temperatures. It says to open the windows at Mr. Adler's column of January 22, objecting to Alliance's MLK ature to suit our needs perfectly. night to allow cool air to enter the room. day focus session, would be laughable if it were not for the veiled Of course, it's wasteful and expensive to threat it contains. pump more heat than necessary into a room, even David Hafvenstein He himself states that MLK day is "for the celebration of not only a man, but of an idea. The idea that all men (and women) are created equal" while at the same time soundly condemning Alliance for hav Supporting the Pro-Life movement ing had the temerity to bring up a group which is one of the last few to On January 22, five members of Campus Pro- was certainly refreshing for myself and other mem be legally discriminated against, because he has "never heard of any Life, including myself, attended the 26th annual bers of the campus pro-life group to see the support endorsement of the homosexual lifestyle by Rev. King." This is bla March for Life in Washington, D.C. This event has of so many others in the movement to end abortion. tantly self-contradictory. been held every year since 1973 to protest the trag However, although I left the march feeling rejuve If Adler believes that MLK day is no place to discuss what he ic Roe v Wade Supreme Court decision to legalize nated to work harder for the pro-life cause, I con calls "a morally questionable and chosen life," why doesn't he criticize abortion in the United States. Since this decision tinue to long for the day when such a trip will no the session entitled "Different Religions at VU," which discussed was rendered, over 37 million babies have been longer be necessary. acceptance of people who have chosen their own religious lifestyles. killed by "choice." Many people in the march this Yes, it is reassuring and uplifting to go to Accepting these alternate religious lifestyles obviously would not be year could be seen holding signs that had messages Washington, D.C. once a year for this national an issue unless people of other religions found some of their tenets like "400 babies killed each minute by abortion"; event, but I wait and hope for the year when I won't morally questionable. other signs were more specific, calling especially need to go because the American public will final Additionally, Adler's objection that Alliance members were for an end to partial birth abortions, a brutal proce ly come to its senses and reverse the decision it "exploiting [MLK day] for a personal agenda" is ludicrous. Every sin dure that kills the child as she is actually coming made in Roe v Wade. Until then, I will continue to gle focus session on the list has a personal agenda, from the one which through the birth canal. devote myself to the* pro-life movement and its is described as a "panel discussion of a university's strategic plan in a This year's march had an extremely high effort to make that year come as soon as possible. diverse student body," to "Understanding Homelessness, a Multi- turnout—tens of thousands of people attended faceted Approach," which includes "suggestions as to how the according to the Washington Post. I know that it Elizabeth Nehm Valparaiso University community can be involved in solutions to this problem." In the face of the tone and variety of the other focus sessions on Senate forum removed MLK day, Adler's column is patently self-righteous, selectively blind venom of the worst kind. What keeps the column from being easily The following is a copy of the memo sent to It was communicated to you and the senate laughed off, however, is Adler's call for censorship at the end, where Student Body President Ben Schnakenberg, that failure to produce the Senate Forum on time he declares that he hopes "the administration will take steps next year Student Body Vice President Nick Libert, and the would result in the removal of its publication. Yet to make sure the proper focus is maintained in the future." Clearly, members of senate, regarding the removal of the even after we had discussed the problem, the Ryan Adler only wishes this particular session, the first Alliance has Student Senate Forum from the Torch. forum has been repetitively late. done on MLK day, to be expunged in order to spare his feelings. We Co-Editors in Chief Carey and Cwik This semester alone, the Torch has had to can only hope that the administration does not feel as threatened by hunt down the forum twice; there have only been the session's presence as he appears to be. We are writing to inform you of the Torch's three deadlines. This is unacceptable. decision to remove the Student Senate Forum from We are truly sorry the matter has come to Sarah Marxhausen the student newspaper. this, however, we feel that we have been more than More than once you and the senate have been fair. Send letters to the editor to made aware of the necessity for the Senate Forum We ran the forum because we truly felt it was [email protected] or drop them off at to be turned in on Wednesday, by 5 p.m. We do a good way to facilitate communication between not feel this deadline is in any way unreasonable; the senate and the student body. We only wish . 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WITH ALDI FOOD STORES The Torch, Friday, January 29, 1999 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT page 9 Excess baggage In Dreams scary but conked Emily Curran them, and to have the cast members respond in Joshua Langhoff of the film is Bening's refusal to GUEST WRITER character. This unique approach to theatre creates ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR simply run from or refuse an experience for the audience rarely found in other Downey's nightmares. Rather, shows. Neil Jordan's In Dreams is she eventually gives herself over When you think about theatre at Valparaiso TOP's delicate subject matter proves to be a frightening, disturbing thriller to her visions and follows their University, you may imagine bright lights, large tricky for audience, cast and director alike. that looks a lot like Seven or commands in the belief direct scenery and major productions like this fall's The Leeseberg-Lange says preparation on the part of Silence of the Lambs with all confrontation will get rid of her Good Person of Szechwan. the school where the plays are being performed is their dark, dirty, underbelly fear, though in ways she might Out of the spotlights of the University an absolute must. not be able to fath Theatre, however, work the actors, directors, and For performances of Little Bear, a drama om. crew of the Theatre Outreach Performances (TOP). aimed at children in kindergarten through third The filmmakers should Also interest- These unique performances range from scenarios grade and dealing with child molestation, teachers have pushed the story's in§ is the marked portraying sexual harassment and abusive relation talk to their students before the performance, watch ships to the ."."•••-'. contrast , between for any reac well known psychological implications what Bening knows tions during and what the rest of play The the perform further Chartreuse ance itself and J ur inVl. the world sees. After Dress, in ven have more atmosphere. But In Dreams isn't mental hospitalher confinemen, Bening trave to as ues from local discussion at in their league because it's not as about seeing her dog eating her high schools the show's clear. The latter two movies dead husband and "a little boy in to our own conclusion. shocked us with their inevitabili a drowning room;" her doctors mainstage. The ty and directness of purpose; In think she's mad, when she (and TOP Chartreuse Dreams is muddled as hell, but the audience) is convinced she's began as "an Dress, a story it's still scarily fascinating. telling the truth. outgrowth of about the date Annette Bening plays a In Dreams falters when desire of stu rape of the woman whose nightmares and Bening finally confronts dents to inter central char visions predict the child murders Downey. The confrontation is relate theatre acter, is per of a serial killer. She apparently thematically consistent (though with social formed only receives the dreams directly from you wonder how, if they have issues," said minimally in the killer, who has somehow access to one another's minds, Professor high schools found his way inside her head she's so easily able to trick him), B e tty Ann rHOVIDED BY ARAN KESSLER due to this and persists in torturing her but I wished the filmmakers had Leeseberg- The spring 1998 cast of Little Bear, snown above, taught grade need to pre because of some identification pushed the implications of their Lange, acting school children to deal with the issue of child molestation. This pare the audi with her. psychological link further. chair of the year's cast will give a public performance of the drama Saturday ence, not When one of the night The story would have been TTVA pro afternoon in the Studio Theatre, at the VUCA. always an mares correctly predicts the kid more interesting if Bening had gram and option at that napping and drowning of her physically given herself over to director of TOP. It has been a collaborative effort level. daughter, the woman understand her obsession with Downey, between students and faculty from the beginning. The subject matter is sometimes hard for the ably goes off the deep end, driv obviously the most important The first productions of both Little Bear and actors to deal with as well. Freshman Mike ing off a cliff and isolating her part of her life, rather than sim The Chartreuse Dress, TOP's signature pieces, Campbell, who is now playing Big Bear, the child self from her husband. 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"I've lain with the DEVIL/ CURSED God above/ Forsaken heaven/ To bring you MY LOVE." TPJ Harvey
Harvey is a British singer/songwriter, equally inspired by blues, electron Kevin Ullman Indigo Girls, Bonnie Raitt, Natalie ic music and STAFF WRITER Merchant, Queen Latifah, the Cowboy mythic heartache. Junkies, Meredith Brooks and plenty A few years ago, singer-songwriter others play the festival. Sarah McLachlan decided to start a Proceeds go to local women's STUDENT FOCUS: series of concerts featuring women only. groups. In 1997, over $700,000 went to Corporate heads told her it would never various groups throughout the U.S. and fly, that she should give it up. Canada. But she insisted and in the summer But why? Why the big emphasis Sally Jacob of 1997, the Lilith Fair tour was the on women in rock? What's the big deal? biggest ticket-seller of the entire sum Yes, women have struggled to earn mer. their place in music, but it's very normal Joshua Langhoff Why the name Lilith Fair? "Lilith" for women to participate in rock now. ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR is a legendary figure who appears in the Nevertheless, something big is Dead Sea Scrolls and in the roots of happening in women's music right now, black magic. and the commercial success of Lilith Sally Jacob refutes charges her songs are "angst-rid- According to Lilith Fair's official Fair is a primary reason. den. website, at http://lilith.excite.com/, Because most of us are well-accus "I have one bitter song," laughed this freshman music God created Lilith from dirt and clay at tomed to the idea of women in rock, it major. Adam's request. seems Lilith Fair should be decades old. Since acquiring a guitar one and a half years ago, Jacob "When it came time for the two to Freshman Jonathan Schaefer cred has been writing and singing folky acoustic songs, primarily tango, Adam insisted that Lilith do it his its female musicians for their persist about romantic relationships. way. She refused, saying, 'Why must I ence. She's performed locally at the Night Owl, and will lie beneath you? We are both equal "They believed in their dreams and return to the coffeehouse April 3. because we come from the same earth.' followed them. We should recognize "BEEP BEEP/ Who got the Adam got mad, Lilith took off and, a few them not for their very normal careers, thousand years later, a festival was but for their perseverance in their Vrooom!" born." dreams." -Missy "Misdemeanor" Ellic The festival is not only for famous Far from an effort on the part of women in rock. women to show themselves as the "bet Elliott is an acclaimed rappi When Lilith Fair arrives at each ter" sex, Lilith Fair and its surrounding who, with friend and cohort Tir destination, three stages are set up: the movement is an effort to bring recogni sound of modern R&B. main stage, the second stage and the tion to the previously unrecognized. Acoustic Village Stage. Because of the efforts of Sarah On opening day, a national contest McLachlan and her team, hundreds of winner opens the year's Lilith Fair at the worthy organizations across the country Village Stage. Then the jammin' begins. and in Canada receive financial help in Hundreds of artists from all over operating their projects. Thousands are the nation come to take part. entertained by a whole new generation Artists like Sheryl Crow, Jewel, the of rock.
Most of her songs are poems she set to music, and she <*# ***** ^t.-; i draws musical inspiration from such high-profile female V)°rtJtf e# artists as Ani DiFranco, Sarah McLachlan and the Indigo Lauryn Hill first Girls, as well as musical icon Carole King. made her mark ,.«^1«i* / These singers have affected "the way I produce my singing lead on the sound vocally," said Jacob; she sings each song a different Fugees' remake of way, according to its musical and lyrical demands. "Killing Me Softly Jacob recognizes and appreciates the recent rise in With His Song." female artists' popularity, because, she said, "I can really She then went on to '>«#*!£ identify with a lot of the songs." release one of the **&* Just as she rejects the "angst-ridden" stereotype of her most lauded own music, she refuses to pigeonhole female performers at albums of last year, large. The Miseducation "I don't think [the rising presence of female musicians of Lauryn Hill. In it, is] really limited to one kind of sound." she speaks her betduptzvt Speculating on her future in music, Jacob said, "It mind to those who would be nice to have it be more than a hobby." would sell her out, iy> THAT'S \ However, professional plans are not imminent. In the discourage her AniD meantime, look for her at the Night Owl and around campus. from having chil ~ iFrail Her beautifully clear voice and friendly stage presence dren or treat others make her performances a pleasure to watch and listen to. unjustly. w- day, January 29, 1999 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT page 11
STUDENT FOCUS: Kerri Klein Joshua Langhoff Brooke Kilyanek tured love songs, and unlike Little ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR GUEST WRITER Plastic Castle, the focus is on the music rather than the effects. Place: WVUR, 95.1 FM The girl with the guitar, And DiFranco's activist view Time: Tuesday mornings, 12:01-2 a.m. folk/punk singer/songwriter Ani point provides accent to the music DiFranco, is back with her new rather than an obstacle. Looking for a way to relax and unwind early Tuesday release, Up Up Up Up Up Up. "Come Away from It" deals with mornings? So is junior art major and DJ Kerri Klein, who cel After a recording hiatus of only the problem of drug abuse, but not ebrates having some time to herself by presiding over 11 months, and her twelfth solo album from a political theorizing or moraliz "Amplitude Goo," a loosely formatted radio show that focus represents a new chapter in this ing perspective. es largely on female artists. singer's career. This songs represents a personal Though the show's format is ostensibly "Female Accompanied for the first time entreaty to end drug addiction and a Punk/Emo," Klein has a wide collection of records and says, by her 1997 touring band, composed larger plea to address the social, eco "Every week, it of Jason Mercer on bass, Andy nomic and personal strife that leads to ... depends on Stochansky at the drums and Julie such abuse. how I'm feel Wolf on accordion, keyboards and With the addition of a solemn ing." She fea back-up vocals, DiFranco is not just a keyboard in the background, this song tures such artists girl with a guitar any longer. effectively emphasizes DiFranco's as Ani DiFranco But hard-core fans need not be forceful political appeals on the per and Tori Amos, worried, as the sound comes shining sonal level. along with music through with DiFranco still stationed In its entirety, this album stands made by males. in her continual role of writing, pro as a menagerie of musical styling and Because ducing and mixing the entire album. political stances. "Amplitude Although Little Plastic Castle "Angry Anymore," a song about Goo" is on late ending self-righteousness, stands con got the keys to the JEEP?/ (DiFranco's previous album) seemed at night Klein gruent to DiFranco's earlier stylings at times to have its own brass section receives few of acoustic guitar and banjo. which overpowered the sound, Up Up calls, though anor" Elliott However, "Hat Shaped Hat," Up Up Up Up has found a more bal Night Owl with all its samples and long jams anced integration of background owner Tim ned rapper, singer and producer using abstract keyboards, vocals and music and DiFranco's voice. Maluga has cohort Timbaland, is redefining the drums, is unlike any previous And without the focus on exper turned it on and &B. DiFranco production. imenting with boisterous peripheral once called to sounds, DiFranco and the band house However, the diversity is wel compliment her a more cohesive and enticing sound come, and in fact personifies on the show. that still allows for creativity in DiFranco and her viewpoints beauti Klein's primary melody and lyrics. fully. focus is on the Up Up Up Up Up Up marks a Fans of any of her earlier albums music; she does return to DiFranco's original style of should find something they like, and n't talk much, political songwriting. Unlike Dilate new listeners will be amazed at the but prefers to let (her tenth album), there are no tor versatility of DiFranco's style. her music selec tion speak for her. «9? * The DJ supports the many changes made by WVUR this year, but has mixed feelings regarding the station's location change from the relatively isolated media building to centrally located Schnabel Hall. She recognizes this change was necessary, but
3 misses the old building. ^ "It's really different," she said. "I miss losing the space." Klein appreciated the former location's separation from uni versity administration and offices, and says it's good for stu dents to maintain their own spaces. Klein sees the recent rise in popularity among female musicians as a rise in media perception, more than in female talent or participation. Female-made music is simply recog nized more now, and "people besides females are recognizing it ... Corporations are recognizing that there's money in females' music." Of course, women have been musically active through out music's history. Klein credits the jazz era with heighten ing females' musical presence, and maintains the recent surge in female popularity didn't happen "all of a sudden." Asked about the name of her show, Klein replied, "I couldn't think of anything else." The show itself boasts a sim ilarly laid-back vibe, and is an enjoyable way to cap off a late \Ar\nt\o,-\i nirrVit page 12 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Torch, Friday, January 29, 1999 THEATRE from page 9 solve the entire problem, but we can teach children to be autonomous so they are Junior Debbie Craft has played strong enough to say no." Christy, the rape victim in The Chartreuse Sophomore Andy Holmes, a veteran Playing for prizes Dress, and said it's hard to get into char of both The Chartreuse Dress and Little acter because, "It's so hard to imagine the Bear, said the messages portrayed in the guy who plays Joe [the rapist] doing any- shows give "a new way of looking at things for people who aren't used to the Bands to battle in Union atre. And that makes the message more powerful." Joy Radcliff People attending should expect a "It's great to be able to reach out to GUEST WRITER huge variety in music styles. . Amy the public," said current Little Bear stage Magdanz, Union Board Night Life Chair manager Jenna Holman. "It's like, 'Hi, Eight bands will play. Three will be said, "I am amazed at the variety of bands we're from VU and we're here to help.'" chosen. . . . We have almost every kind of music And help they do. TOP's next proj The first annual Battle of the Bands, represented." ect is HIV/AIDS Scenarios, which deals sponsored . There with how to avoid becoming infected, by WVUR is even how to handle safe sex, and how to be and the diversity PROVIDED BY ARAN KESS^ER responsible in general. Union in the The spring 1998 cast of The "The scenarios are not about getting Board, is a music Chartreuse Dress. responsible from a moral standpoint," said f i e rtc e that each thing close to raping anyone, but that's Leeseberg-Lange. "They're about getting competi group why they cast him. The least obvious . . . responsible so you don't die." tion in will play. That's how it is in life." Auditions for the HIV/AIDS which The band The effect of these shows on both the Scenarios are Feb. 15 from 7-11 p.m. in bands of Capitan audience and those who participate in room 1409 of the VUCA. All are wel various C o n a n , them directly is amazing. Leeseberg- come to audition. genres for exam Lange says an average of eleven students As Leeseberg-Lange put it, strive for a ple, is a year speak out and seek help with situa "Aristotle was right . . . 'The theatre is to coveted planning tions of molestation after seeing Little shock, amaze, and educate' ... It is only spot on to play a Bear. about entertainment incidentally- it was the next wide While this is a wonderful commen designed to teach." TOP takes Aristotle's Union JON HENDRICKS as s ort- tary on the reaches of theatrical presenta words to heart and would make him Board Capitan Conan - guitarists Jeff Rau and Jason Vos, ment of tions, Leeseberg-Lange said, "We can't proud. CD. At bassist Alii Pagan and drummer Tim Burkman -- plan to music, least one display the fruits of their exhaustive practice schedule at including member Union Board's first ever Battle of the Bands, Saturday styles of of each night in the Great Hall. lounge group :— jazz, must be a Valparaiso University student rockabilly blues, alternative, metal and and each band must have a minimum of Spanish. two musicians. Preparations for Battle of the Bands Two winners will be chosen by a began in mid-November. Jeremy Skrenes 1. Jon Spencer Blues Expolsion - Acme - 16. A Tribe Called Quest - The Love panel of judges and one will be chosen by of WVUR and Amy Magdanz have been Capitol Movement - Jive a vote from the audience. These three will working to set up prizes, recruit .judges 2. Appleseed Cast - End of the Ring Wars 17. John Southworth - Mars Pensylvania automatically be put on the CD. Local and sign up bands. - Deep Elm - Bar none businesses are supplying various prizes. Capitan Conan, though, has only 3. Phish - Story of a Ghost - Electra 18. Mighty Blue Kings - Money's Gettin The Battle of the Bands is due to been preparing since Christmas break. 4. Mudhoney - Tomorrow Hit Today - Cheaper - R Jay kick off Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Union The band includes Valparaiso University Reprise 19. Zebrahead - Waste of Mind - Sony Great Hall. Each band has 15 minutes to students Jeff Rau, Jason Vos, Alii Pagan 5.. For Stars,- Future Farmers 20. Queens of the Stone Age play, with five minute intervals between (the only female to compete in Battle of 6. Promise Ring - Boys + Girls - Jade Loosegroove groups. The stage will be split so one the Bands) and Tim Burkman. They're Tree 21 The Faculty - Motion Picture group can perform while another sets up. hoping to win on crowd support. Jeff Rau 7. Son Volt - Wide Swing Tremolo - Soundtrack - Columbia The contest should last a little over two said they're "going to make some noise, Warner Brothers 22. Spiritualized - Royal Albert Hall Live hours with more music afterwards while have some fun, and hope everyone else 8. Less than Jake - Hello Rockview - - Arista the results come in. does too." Capitol 23. Starflyer 59 - The Fashion Focus - 9. Sean Lennon - Half Horse Half Tooth and Nail Musician - Grand Royal 24. Joshua Redman - Timeless Tales - DREAMS Bening, never the most subtle 10. Depeche Mode - The Singles - Warner Bros from page 9 actress, is awkward and wooden at first, Reprise 25. Lag wagon - Let's Talk About but excels in scenes where she has to go 11. Ani Difranco - Up Up Up Up Up Up Feelings - FAT move in. over-the-top crazy. She and screen hus - Righteous Babe 26. Fantastic Plastic Machine - Emperor The movie uses the tale of the band Aidan Quinn even have some believ 12. Pansy Division - Absurd Pop Song Norton woman's psychological haunting to able quiet moments together, and Quinn Romance - Lookout 27. Takako Minekawa - Cloudy Cloud explore the terrifying side of obsession, gives the movie a much-appreciated 13. Tommy Boy's Greatest Beats - Tommy Calculator - Emperor Norton possibly creative obsession (the woman down-to-earth center. As a sensitive but Boy 28. PJ Harvey - Is This Desire - Island illustrates children's books), and people's macho airline pilot, he convincingly por 14. Pearl Jam - Live on Two Legs - Epic 29. The Roots - Adventure - MCA simultaneous urges to run from and pur trays a man trying to juggle his wife's 15. Red Five - 3 Songs - Interscope 30. Afghan Whigs - 1965 - Colombia sue their obsessions. In Dreams is a psy problems with the needs of their failing chological metaphor in the same way a marriage and the perceptions of society. creation myth is a metaphor for human Downey has the thankless role of a NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES life, a fun explanation that takes into psychotic, grown-up little boy, and he account one aspect of a phenomenon. You does his best while his part gets old. He FOR THE SPRING can take it literally, but it'll tell you more gets to deliver one spectacularly witty SEMESTER ISSUE! if you don't. line, and more attention to this side of the Not that it tells you a whole lot either character would have been welcome. Visually, the movie expertly estab WRITTEN ENTRIES DUE ON : way. The movie is littered with conflict lishes a creepy presence through Bening's MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 BY 8 P.M. ing imagery, and the characters have to machete their way through a jungle of dream sequences. They're dark and indis IN THE LIGHTER OFFICE IN THE Freudian implications, Jungian sugges tinct while retaining the lucid clarity of UNION tions, mythical insinuations and other dreams, like the battle scenes in Saving baggage to arrive at a semi-coherent con Private Ryan but with a sinister, more ARTWORK DUE ON clusion. Especially towards the end, In impersonal gloss. Downey's labyrinthine MONDAY, MARCH 15 BY 8 P.M. Dreams feels like the far more surreal Silence of the Lambs house, Bening's IN THE LIGHTER OFFICE IN THE Santa Sangre, where director Paul mental hospital and a meaning-laden UNION Hfp/e your picture taken Jodorowsky appeared to stick in elements apple orchard are all memorable set- with the Fall 1998 editon pieces. ' % of whatever thought system seemed con In Dreams is admirably ambitious, PLEASE SEE A POSTER LOCATED olj||ie Lighter, and you venient at the time. despite some random images (Downey's AROUND CAMPUS AND AT THE coul||[be the next Lighter But Jordan gets a couple things right character likes to dress up like his dead LIGHTER OFFICE FORRMOR MORE. ! on target: obsessions, like hangnails, can Lovljj/!! Photos are due mother?!) and a partially copped-out end INFORMATION. be as appealing as they are repulsive, and on hffonday, March 15. they can force you to choose between ing. What's more, it's scary, cringe-induc QUESTIONS? CALL JESI @ 548 -841 alienating those close to you. pr letting a ing and the best thriller to .come along in a part of yourself die./'! ...... while. " ' ' The Torch, Friday, January 29, 1999 FEATURES page 13
Bart Berg Learning and Breaking Tradition Living in Germany The plane flew out of Minneapolis, Minn, at Non-traditional students experience education 9 p.m. Central Standard Time and landed seven and one-half hours later in Amsterdam, Holland Dan Trapp process of acceptance is made that much more difficult by where I boarded another plane to Stuttgart, STAFF WRITER living off campus. College of Arts and Sciences student Lori Germany. After a long day of flying, a former Davis said the majority of the time, she doesn't have time to exchange student picked me up at Stuttgatr go to such community-building places as the Student Union. International Airport. "Your lug Non-traditional students have recently started paying an gage is on its way," assured the attendant at the activity fee to attend basketball games and see the art at the help desk. They are everywhere. Maybe it's the woman in your museum for free. Before this fee, they had to pay for activi So, I proceeded to Reutlingen, Germany, my history class, adding personal stories from protests of the ties most VU students take for granted. new home for three months. Long gone were the 1970s or her view on Watergate as it happened. Or maybe it's International Economics and Cultural Affairs (IECA) fields and forests of Minnesota, they were that man in your business class who has invested money student Julie Scheetz met most of her close undergraduate replaced by steep hills and mountains as well as already and friends dur factories and large cities. knows what ing her A different life in the "old world" awaited a balance semester in me with trials and tribulations as well as joys and sheet is. the spring of opportunities. I walked into the room and was They are 1997. She greeted by my new roommate, a Ugandan, Valparaiso did, howev Islamic exchange student. Admittedly, we had our University's er, face some differences and religion made living even more non-tradi different difficult. Moses, my roommate, woke every tional stu- challenges. morning at 5 a.m. to pray to Allah. At the time, I dents, "After living didn't realize how he affected me; now, I look adding on my own back and see his faith in God gave me a sense of unique per for many stability and a challenge to learn from him. spectives years, it was and experi quite an ^tvdJhejvQ ences no experience traditional to suddenly s° student be living could pro with 16 other stu vide. My former exchange family invited me to Most dents on my floor in a stay with them for a week and re-immerse myself non-tradi in German culture. The Swabish family invited tional stu dorm in Germany me into their home and their lives three years ago, dents are and they still invite me into my "second home." seeking and having a roommate." They reintroduced me to dialectic speech in what all VU German. My bike tours through the countryside students are Most with them in the hills and valleys showed me once looking for n on-tradi again the beauty and uniqueness Germany offers. from their tional stu But, my co-op called me away from my new fam educations: dents have ily and back to Reutlingen where a position in the an advan SHANNON RYAN the added International Office awaited. tage in the difficulties Ron Cox, a non-traditional student, concentrates on his school work at Moellering Library The team in the International Office of the work-force of a full- Cox is trying to pursue a degree in the social services. He is returning to school after 14 University in Reutlingen welcomed me and from the time job years. immediately assigned me work in translating. distinct along with Translating of text from German to English benefits of. normal demanded extreme concentration and a mammoth a college degree. studies. amount of time. "1 came back to school after 14 years to educate myself Davis said she works a few days a week in addition to Three days passed before I finished, and I in general studies," said student Ron Cox. "I wish to get a attending school. Her dinner is generally fast food on the apologized for the time it took. The director was degree in social services, in drug and alcohol addiction. I drive to VU. Scheetz works at night and attends school dur surprised I had finished already and mentioned I came to Valpo because I consider it the best school in the ing the day. She said, "It is definitely challenging, but I feel I needn't kill myself to finish office work. area." am getting a lot out of my classes. Since I already have a lot His refreshing smile and laughter as I hand Typically, non-traditional students are over the age of 25 of life experience, things make a lot of sense." ed him the text set the tone for the entire semester and take courses in the College of Arts and Sciences at night. The benefits of having non-traditional students in a in Germany. Students from China to Uganda to The VU at Night program began its current success under classroom are numerous. They add diversity and knowledge Russia, walked through the office door every day Mary Ellen Harkins, Assistant to Dean, Continuing to a classroom full of inexperienced young minds, most right and asked me how I could help them obtain an Education, who explained many non-traditional students out high school. Business student Jon Mueller enjoys his internship or show them on a map how to go to come to VU to work on degrees in most of the colleges classes with non-traditional students. "I appreciate and enjoy the Town Hall. including sociology and criminology in the College of Arts the diversity that non-traditional students add to the class Finally, it came time for me to leave my and Sciences, management degrees in the College of room. friends in the dorm who I ran with, partied with Business Administration , and nursing degrees in the College Most older people have dealt with issues such as car and and moaned with. Those friendships will last for of Nursing. Most students begin, however, in the arts and sci house payments, which we discuss in class, and have begun ever and their effects have been ingrained in me. ences, completing the same types of classes as all VU stu planning for the future in a way we as students can only imag Finally, my experience of a second trip to dents, the four freshman classes offered up until this year and ine right now." Germany affirms that the education I am earning now the CORE program. 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Serious SsodwldF* FAX (219) 531-0831 SAT-SUN 11AM TO 4 PM page 14 FEATURES The Torch, Friday, January 29, 1999 Celelratiig Black Histiry Kenya Jenkins the hope.is that with various new activities, atten FEATURES EDITOR dance will increase. "The Office of Multi-Cultural Programs are try Black History ing to work with other organizations so that the atten Black History Month is a time to learn about the dance will be higher and I think they will be," said struggles and attributes of African and African Bello-Brunson. Month Activities American culture. "We are having different activities for Black "February is a month for African-Americans to History Month such as art exhibits (Derek Paul, rejoice in their history and rich culture," said Genetra "Expressions of Bahamian Artists" at Brauer Museum, *Art Exhibit King, sophomore. and Carla Carr, Brauer Museum- Derek Paul "It is a time "Vessels of the for remembrance of Spirit," in "Expressions of Bahamian Artists" our ancestors and Wesemann Hall). their struggles." WVUR are doing Wesemann Hall- Carla Carr Though many different activities "Vessels of the Spirit" may think it is only for Black History a time for African- Month, and the Americans, this Union Board is also most certainly is having some activi *Feb. 3, Spike Lee, Chapel 6:30 p.m. not the case. Carter ties. There will also G. Woodson (1875- be a Black History 1950) started the Luncheon on Feb. *Feb. 13, B.S.O. Comedy Show, 8 American Negro 19. Academy to study "I am hoping that p.m. the important ideas this luncheon brings and accomplish student leaders, fac ments of African- ulty and staff can *Feb 17, Crusader Room, History of Americans. come together. The On Feb. 19, Law School is hav African-American Song, 7 p.m. 1929, Woodson ing a soul food established "Negro Tiffany Neal discusses Black History Month activities at a luncheon. We are History Week," B.S.O. meeting. also doing a lot of *Feb 19, Black History Month which is today collaboration with entitled Black B.S.O. I am hoping Dinner; Guest Speaker Richard History Month, in that many of the America. The point of Black History Month is to help activities will be well attended." Hatcher, Valparaiso Alum and for all people learn about the importance of the African However, despite the past attendance problems, mer Mayor of Gary and African-American on the United States through the belief is that the campus is doing what it can to out our history. promote Black History Month. "Black History Month gives me an opportunity "Well, if you have a larger, more diverse com to learn about African Americans who have made an munity, then you will have more activities," said *Feb 24,11 a.m. Black Law School important difference in peoples lives, especially the Bello-Brunson. Student presents, Soul Food one's you don't hear about or study in school," said "But I think that the kind of activities for Black Julie O'Reilly, senior. History Month that Valparaiso University is progress Luncheon at Wesemann Hall, call However, despite the hope everyone will partici ing in the right direction. The fact that we have pate in Black History Month, this is does not seem to B.S.O., the law school, Brauer Museum, and Union Kim Lewis for Reservations be the case on the Valparaiso University campus. Board shows us that there is a lot of commitment to "I don't think a majority of the students on cam help celebrate Black History Month on this campus." pus celebrates Black History Month," said Jane Bello- Kelly Mullin, junior, agrees, "There are a lot of *Feb 24, B.S.O. Talent Show, 234 Brunsonl, Director of Multicultural Programs. people who don't know about Black History Month. "I am hoping that they will learn that February is So the people who were sheltered can learn more Neils Science Center not just for African-Americans, but a history that about Black History Month." involves all of us." "Hopefully, with the activities Black History One of the concerns of the campus is the atten Month will become more popular, especially on this dance of the Black History Month activities, however campus." Buy Your Spike Lee Ticket Today! The Counseling PHoi Center Enter Now! If you're a currently enrolled VU Student who likes to take photos, Valparaiso University has many services students fail to take enter the contest sponsored by Moellering Library. You will be full advantage of, and the VU Counseling Center is one of them. eligible to win: The Counseling Center is here to help students deal with per X\ $200 cash Grand Prize sonal and relationship problems, as well as problems with anxiety and studying. The Counseling Center offers this help through personal, O Photography monographs inter-personal and group sessions with on of the three professionals they have one staff. The services are free of charge and strictly confidential. yS National Contest entry The Counseling Center is a two-story house located offLaporte Ave. between Lebien Hall and Porter Memorial Hospital Students can Y\ University Librarian's prize schedule appointments by calling x5002. The hours of operation are 8 am. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Photos must demonstrate how/why Moellering Library has made Counselors can also be reached during emergencies. a difference in your life. The overall winner will be forwarded for The Counseling Center is fully accredited by the International judging in the National Contest sponsored by the American Association of Counseling Services(IACS) and follows the guidelines set Library Association and the Library of Congress. Rules and forth by the American Counseling Association. entry forms are available at the University Librarian's Office, Lower Level, Moellering Library, room 4. Contest ends 3/22/99. The Torch, Friday, January 29, 1999 FEATURES page 15 Voices on Campus "What do you think of Spike Lee's visit to campus
"I think it's a good move for VU and I "I think it's interesting. "I think it's great we can get am looking forward to meeting him." It should draw a lot of someone like that who knows -Heather Maryweather people to hear what he more about black history month sophomore has to say." the so called professional -Zach Paradise speakers and he has more sophomore impact." -Andrew Mills freshman
think it's awesome. I think it's a great attempt think it's great we are get to bring diversity to this ting famous people, espe school. I think he'll make cially of a diverse nature." people think." -Justin Freiberg -Meghan Moffett freshman sophomore
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VISA In&3&&£ Ifi.'^'' W^*iMW:W:W&S£\ rickets: lMk& lafc • f'M •£l:;:. . .•• . S!0srudent$,$J5 » The Torch, Friday, January 29, 1999 SPORTS page 17 University inducts "Class of 1999" into Athletics Hall of Fame Colleen Mair and the Director of Athletics Tatman (1936-1939) was STAFF WRITER (1929-1941) at VU. recruited by Christiansen, who Christiansen coached an promised him a four-year schol undefeated football team in 1932. arship if he came to try out VU Former VU athletes, coach His 1938 basketball team won the for two weeks. He stayed and es, and administrators gathered Indiana Intercollegiate title and played center for VU. Saturday to recollect fond memo went on to play in the National He was named to the ries of the past at the second Tournament in Kansas City. Indiana Small College All Star annual induction ceremony for Christiansen was inducted Team by the Indianapolis Star. the VU Athletics Hall of Fame at posthumously and was represent Although he received enough the Union Great Hall. ed by his son Karl. Many fans of votes to play in the Chicago The Valparaiso University Christiansen's work thought very Tribune's College All-Star game, Athletics Hall of Fame was estab highly of this man. he was not chosen by the coaches lished to recognize former ath "He was one of the finest of that year's team. letes who made exceptional con and wonderful men I have known In 1965, he was selected to tributions to the athletic pro in my life," fellow inductee Bill the Sports Illustrated "Silver grams at the university. Tatman said. Tatman played foot Anniversary Team." Any athlete or coach may ball for Christiansen. The final 1999 honor was a be nominated five years after John Knight was a football group induction—the 1950 foot leaving VU. Teams may be nom star (1958-1961) and a track star ball team. inated after a 10-year waiting (1960-1962) in his time at VU. Standing in front of the period. He was a running back on the Union Great Hall and displaying This year, four stellar ath field and a sprinter on the track. their pride, the team's athletes letes and one memorable team He was named conference MVP and coaches remembered the were graced with this prestigious his senior year when he was the days when they went undefeated honor. second-leading rusher in the in regular season play and Debbie Bolen (1989-1993) NCAA. became the only VU football holds 18 single game, season and He established school team to ever play in a post-season career women's basketball records in both the 100 and 200- bowl game (the Cigar Bowl in records, including points scored, yard dashes and participated on Tampa against Wisconsin- scoring average, most field goals, the school-record 880-yard relay LaCrosse). Debbie Bolen, inducted into the VU Athletics Hall of Fame most free throws, assists and team. The players on that team Saturday, holds the VU women's basketball career scoring steals. He also won Indiana included: Arol Amling, Norm record. Other awards she received Collegiate Conference Arnold, Dick Boeck, John Wil Rothman, Royce Roweder, many of the people who were throughout her years at VU: All- Championships in both dashes Buchheimer, Arch Dean, Tom Dick Schalon, L.V Schroeder, involved in this era. Conference Team, Mid- and set a conference record in the Fenske, Gene Gobreski, Robert Denny Tuomi, Ken Wessel, Carl "These 29 guys mean a lot Continent Conference Player of 220-yard dash. Goers, Joe Griffith, Bob Woodward and Bill Wrege. more to me than they know. I had the Year and VU Female Athlete "To be here today with my Grobengieser, Gene Holtrey, The trainer was Bill a rough time in World War II and of the Year. fans, coaches, teammates and Jerry Karstens, Bob Kerns, Harry Buehler. The managers included I wrapped around football when I Debbie will "always look friends is truly an honor. All my Knox, Bill Koch, Ken Lambros Bill Schudlich and Ed Buhrow. came to VU," Reiner said. upon Valpo with great pride." life I will be a Valpo man," and Lenny Latz, Red Mack, Tom The coaches were Em Bauer, "My key to coming back to Jake Christiansen was a Knight said. "The best decision I Marshall, Hank Meier, John Walt Reiner and Guy Wellman. life was football. These 29 guys football coach (1929-1940), a made in my life was to come to Minot, Neil Montour, Joe Pahr, The meaning of this team made me enjoy life again. They basketball coach (1929-1941) Valparaiso University." Haig Paravonian, Eli Rapaich, went beyond the football field to are real Hall of Famers." page 18 SPORTS The Torch, Friday, January 29, 1999 Super Bowl XXXIII: Rushing to a title Atlanta can turn the tables with a solid Denver finds itself in unfamiliar role as defense and an outstanding running game favorite, but should play role to the hilt Chris Braun When Super Bowl XXXIII kicks off Sunday in Miami, the Jason Calik Heading into what might be John Elway's final game, the DIRTY BIRD DEVOTEE question on everyone's mind will be: "Who are the Atlanta DENVER BRONCO BOOSTER Broncos find themselves in an unfamiliar position: favorites Falcons?" Good question. to win a Super Bowl. The line out of Las Vegas has had the In recent years, the NFC generated teams like the San Broncos favored by 7 points for most of the two weeks lead Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers, ing up to the Super Bowl. who all swept into the Super Bowl and claimed titles with seemingly little effort. This I think this a pretty fair line considering the defending champs are playing in their year has been a little different. This season, the glorified titan is the AFC's Denver sixth Super Bowl while the Atlanta Falcons are making their first appearance. Broncos, who many analysts picked at the beginning of the season to go unbeaten en Atlanta has exceeded many expectations thus far and were 60 to 1 long shots to route to a second consecutive title. Led by peerless running back Terrell Davis and age win the Super Bowl at the beginning of the season. Still, the "Dirty Birds" will give the less superstar John Elway at quarterback, the Broncos showcase a formidable offensive Broncos a good game. attack. This is the team that is supposed to win the Super Bowl. But as the Broncos If the Broncos expect to walk off the field in Miami on Sunday holding their sec know, the Super Bowl isn't always an accommodating tale. ond Lombardi trophy, here is what kind of a game plan that they will need to. to have: Last year, the Broncos were the underdogs, and they unseated the flamboyant and —First and foremost, give Terrell Davis the ball. Davis has been the workhorse of favored Green Bay Packers with a basic, fundamental attack. The recipe? Run the ball, the Broncos all season, rushing for 2,374 yards, 366 in the playoffs. If the Falcon play tough defense, pass efficiently and display unquenchable desire. In Super Bowl defense gives up big chunks of yardage to T.D., it will be a long day for Dan Reeves XXXII, Davis wore down the Packers' defensive front and gave precious rest to the and company. Denver defense so it could combat the Packer offense. Despite the hype given to Brett Elway will also have to use play action to his advantage and use the talent of his Favre and his high octane offense, the simple game plan of the Broncos got the job great receiving corps for the Bronco offense to be very effective against the quick sec done. ondary of Atlanta. This year, the Broncos have traded their hard-nosed image for the glamour of the —Defense is another key to a Bronco victory. The Denver defense will have to nation's spotlight. The Falcons have assumed the role of the hungry underdog. Atlanta step up and play as well as it has in the playoffs so far. In the postseason, the defense running back Jamal Anderson led the NFC in rushing with 1,846 yards and allowed the has surrendered a total of 28 rushing yards on 26 carries. Falcons to lead the league in time of possession. The Falcon defense has taken this Jamal Anderson is as important to the Atlanta offense as Terrell Davis is to the advantage and held opponents to a paltry 75.4 rushing yards a game. Opposing quarter Denver offense. If the Broncos can slow down Anderson, Chris Chandler will be limit backs have to throw into the teeth of a fierce Atlanta secondary. ed with his options and will be forced to try to establish a passing game against a very The bottom line: the Falcons are hungry, like the Broncos used to be. Falcon tough Denver pass defense. quarterback Chris Chandler has been maligned his entire career and now has the oppor —Finally, I said it last year before Super Bowl XXXII and I will say it again this tunity to define himself as a top-tier quarterback. Perennial Pro Bowler Jesse Tuggle year: If the Broncos can score over 30 points they will win. has waited 12 years for Atlanta to have a shot and now finds himself with a place at the The Broncos averaged just over 30 points a game this season and were 12-0 when table. Although the roles have changed, the story stays the same. The Falcons will they scored 30 points or more. Scoring on the Atlanta defense will not be as easy as it bring intensity and the need to establish themselves, while the Broncos will bring the appears, though. notion perhaps another Super Bowl bonus is waiting in the wings. On a day where The Falcon defense held Minnesota, the NFL's highest scoring offense of all time, hype is king, the Falcons bring a solid game to usurp the throne of the reigning to just seven points over a 40-minute span in the NFC championship game. champs. And in the Super Bowl, that's the right stuff. Still... My pick: Atlanta 24, Denver 21 My pick - Denver 34, Atlanta 24 Scoreboard MEN'S BASKETBALL Newcomer 5-7 0-0 14, Kesha Bradford 1-3 Dan Uskert 15:55.55, T7. Jason Holy MEN'S BASKETBALL Above the Law 65, Fighting Snowmen 31 0-0 3, Marte Linthout 1-1 1-5 3, Jill 18:14.12. 3000—18. Brian Ellingwood Runnin Like Neff 2, Jackson Seven 0 VALPARAISO 86 Campbell 3-3 5-5 11, Marlous Nieuwveen 9:25.50, 19. Yarbrough 9:25.67, 23. Mark Phi Delt I 53, Phi Sig 30 5-8 0-1 10, Carie Wickham 1 -2 0-0 2. Totals Kerins 9:28.58, 31. Jim McKiernan PEPSI 5-ON-5 IUPUI 71 Phi Delt I 44, Sig Tau 19 26-50 20-30 81. 10:38.85. 60 hurdles—10. Jason Scott VALPARAISO (86) Theta Chi 52, Sig Pi 35 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Halftime—VU 46, IUPUI 34. 3-point 9.04. 4x400 relay—11. VU 3:38.95. Long Lubos Barton 5-12 2-2 16, Tarrance The Animals 2, Former Delta Sigs 0 Tri Delta 2, Smokin 0 ers—IUPUI 10-28, VU 9-14 (Newcomer 4, jump—5. Scott 6.23m, 6. Ward 6.19m, 7. Price 2-6 4-4 8, Ivan Vujic 8-11 2-618, Greg College Square Studs 23, Jackson Seven Chi Omego 22, Gamma Phi Beta 17 Lenschow 3, Winter 1, Bradford 1). Seeber 6.14m, 11. Eric Griffin 5.89m, 16. Tonagel 4-4 2-2 13, Milo Stovall 7-7 3-6 19, 14 Chi Omega 32, Indi-Hoopsters 16 Rebounds—IUPUI 39, VU 33 (Stricklett 8). Grady 5.57m. Triple jump—6. Griffin Marko Punda 2-5 0-0 4, Aaron Thomason XXX 40, Zippers 34 Starz 32, Tri-Delta 9 Assists—IUPUI 8, VU 18 (Newcomer 4). 12.57m. Shot put—6. Brian Albin 12.54m, 0-1 1-2 2, Jason Jenkins 2-3 2-2 7. Totals No Limit Dawgs 42, Runnin Like Neff 32 Pi Phis 2, Chi Omega II 0 Blocks—IUPUI 1, VU 0. Steals—IUPUI 7, 10. Maurice Blalock 11.03m, 12. Darrin 30-49 16-24 86. Bailers With Attitude 45, Cherry Poppin VU 5 (Campbell 2, Stricklett 2). 9.51m. Bros. 21 Halftime—VU 41, IUPUI 32. 3-point Turnovers—IUPUI 16, VU 12. Fouls— ANNOUNCEMENTS Paul's Team 35, Sig Ep II 24 ers—IUPUI 7-18, VU 10-17 (Barton 4, IUPUI 25, VU 18. Attendance—1,212. Tonagel 3, Stovall 2, Jenkins 1). WOMEN'S TRACK Nation of Domination 62, Phi Psi II 25 The individual bowling tournament will be Rebounds—IUPUI 26, VU 30 (Stovall 8). Check 38, Creeping Death 30 held Wed., Feb. 10 at 9 p.m. The entry fee Assists—IUPUI 11, VU 21 (Vujic 9). VALPARAISO 73 STAN LYONS INVITATIONAL Above the Law 55, Fighting Snowmen II is $2 per person. Each game is $2.65 and Blocks—IUPUI 1, VU 6 (Vujic 4). Steals— OAKLAND 69 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 17 shoe rental is $1.50. The entry deadline is IUPUI 7, VU 4 (Jenkins 2). Turnovers— Mon., Feb. 8. Schober 2-4 1-1 5, Lenschow 3-6 0- VU results: 60—11. Allison Moore, 8.1, 19. Phi Mu Alpha 24, no Hops 13 IUPUI 14, VU 15. Fouls—IUPUI 20, VU 19: 0 8, Stricklett 4-9 6-8 14, Winter 3-7 3-4 10, Fran Browden 8.4, 27. 27. Jamie Keffer 8.8, Phi Delt I 35, Sig Ep I 28 Attendance—5,033 The intramural 3-on-3 basketball tourna Newcomer 2-8 0-0 5, Bradford 1-3 0-0 2. 28. Elizabeth Powers 9.0. 200—20. Moore Sig Tau 27, Sig Pi 23 27.78, 31. Keffer 30.11, 32. Powers 30.3. ment will be Sun., Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. Entry Linthout 1-6 2-2 4, Campbell 2-2 5-6 10, fee is $5 per team. The entry deadline is VALPARAISO 72 Kissinger 0-0 0-0 0, Nieuwveen 4-8 1-2 9, 800—10. Jenny Witbracht 2:29.8. Long jump—15. Browden 4.35m. Shot put—3. Fit, Feb. 5. OAKLAND 68 Wickham 3-4 0-0 6. Totals 25-57 18-23 73. PEPSI 5-ON-5 Halftime—VU 43, Oakland 28. 3- Jacque Richardson 11.73m, 7. Elizabeth VALPARAISO (72) MEN'S BASKETBALL Men's and women's volleyball deadlines pointers—Oakland 2-11, VU 5-14 Schroeder 10.36m. 20 lb. weight throw—3. Barton 3-10 0-0 6, Price 6-8 2-2 18, are Mon., Feb. 8. There will be a captains' (Lenschow 2, Winter 1, Newcomer 1, Tracy Broadstone 11.83m, 4. Schroeder TOURNAMENT Vujic 2-4 1 -3 5, Stovall 6-14 2-2 15, Tonagel meeting at 4 p.m. in the ARC classroom Campbell 1). Rebounds—Oakland 29, VU 11.80m, 5. Richardson 11.46m. Phi Delt I 56, No Limit Dawgs 47 2-9 0-0 4, Punda 2-3 2-3 6, Thomason 0-1 the same day. Practice games also will 47 (Stricklett 13). Assists—Oakland 11, VU The Animals 50, XXX 32 0-0 0, Jenkins 4-8 1-1 10, Viskovic 3-5 2-3 start Feb. 8. 17 (Newcomer 5). Blocks—Oakland 4, VU Bailers With Attitude 2, Cherry Poppin 8. Totals 28-62 10-24 72. 1 (Nieuwveen 1). Steals—Oakland 13, VU MEN'S TENNIS Bros. 0 Halftime—VU 29, Oakland 27. 3- Any questions, call the intramural office at 4 (Linthout 2). Turnovers—Oakland 10, VU Check 77, Creeping Death 24 pointers—Oakland 10-29, VU 6-24 (Price 4, BALL STATE 7 X52112 21. Fouls—Oakland 17, VU 13. Sig Ep I 55, Zippers 39 Stovall 1, Jenkins 1). Rebounds—Oakland Attendance—749. VALPARAISO 0 Jiggers 64, Runnin Like Neff 28 34, VU 41 (Viskovic 10). Assists—Oakland SINGLES—1. Ryan Baxter (BSU) def. Nation of Domination 43, Past-R-Time 36 17, VU 18 (Stovall 6). Blocks—Oakland 1, SCHEDULE Nick Vuko 6-0, 6-2. 2. Juan Fernandez Phi Psi I 29, Sig Ep II 22 VU 5 (Viskovic 4). Steals—Oakland 7, VU 7 (BSU) def. Cliff Barnett 6-1, 6-2. 3. Andrew Bailers With Attitude 72, No Hops 24 FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 (Stovall 3). Turnovers—Oakland 17, VU 19. MEN'S TRACK Seni (BSU) def. Jon Coles 6-3, 6-1. 4. The Animals 51, Pistons '89 40 Swimming at Bowling Green, 5 p.m. Fouls—Oakland 16, VU 12. Attendance— Nick Vizzone (BSU) def. Nate Buckert 6-4, Runnin Lank 41, Justified Vengeance 33 4,771. STAN LYONS INVITATIONAL 6-2. 5. Joe Gabey (BSU) def. Steve VUFA'S 53, Horseshoes and Hand SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 INDIANAPOLIS, IN Kretchmar 6-4, 6-2. 6. Rafael Domenich Gernades 43 VU results: 60—12. Antoine Ward 7.22, 20. (BSU) def. Jonathan Huffman 6-1, 6-1. Sig Pi 34, Phi Psi II 32 Track at Smith Barney Invitational, WOMEN'S 20. Dedric Dennist 7.38, 29. Mark Seeber DOUBLES—1. Jason Pressel/Fernandez Phi Delt I 2, Theta Chi 0 Indianapolis. 7.51, 33. Andrew Tietz 7.70, 37. Ray Grady (BSU) def. Coles/Kretchmar 8-5. 2. Above the Law 51, Paul's Team 43 Women's Basketball at Southern Utah, BASKETBALL 7.81. 200—5. Ward 22.7, 12. 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g®(M(i§ ^ WMMB sunxd] Th® T@\r©[ ho Call 405-8671 or 405:8706 » today. The Torch, Friday, January 29, 1999 SPORTS page 19 bpOTtS DrlOVtS...This week in Valparaiso sports Passing Shots their competitiveness," VU coach Jim fifth in the 200 while Scott placed fifth in the Intramurals Daugherty said. long jump. Ward also finished sixth in the Valparaiso University has been selected All three, doubles teams managed to long jump. Eric Griffin placed sixth in the to participate in the Pepsi 5-on-5 Basketball stay close for the Crusaders. triple jump and Brian Albin sixth in the shot program. Participants will benefit by receiv According to Daugherty, the closest put. ing Pepsi products, award shirts and equip singles matches were at the No. 4 and No. 5 ment for our program. slots. Buckert (No. 4) and Steve Kretchmar Over "100 colleges and universities both lost 6-4, 6-2 matches. Women's Track around the country will be participating in "The scores don't reflect how closely The VU women's track team also took By Kyle Wright this special program. we played them," Daugherty said. "We still a small contingent to the Stan Lyons Men's and women's champions also need to capitalize on opportunities." Invitational. A quick take on the upcom will have the opportunity to represent VU at The Crusaders return to action Feb. 5 The Crusaders got their best results in ing NBA season. one of the regional Pepsi 5-on-5 basketball against Dayton in Chicago. the throwing events. Jacque Richardson Championship or bust— tournaments in March. placed third in the shot put while Tracy Indiana, New York, L.A. Broadstone placed third in the 20-pound Lakers, Utah, San Antonio, Men's Track weight throw. Houston. Men's Tennis In the first of two straight weekends of The track teams return to action This season is probably the The VU men's tennis team fell to 0-2 competition in Indianapolis, the VU men's Saturday at the Smith Barney Invitational in last legitimate title opportunity on the young season after a 7-0 loss at Ball track team participated in the Stan Lyons Indianapolis. for the current casts in Indiana, State. Nick Vuko and Nate Buckert were the Invitational. New York, Utah and Houston. lone VU victors, winning at No. 2 doubles. Antoine Ward and Jason Scott had the Sports Shorts compiled by Becca The Lakers are the team of the "I think they surprised Ball State with best individual Crusader finishes. Ward took Koenig and Kyle Wright next millenium and could start their reign a year early. San Antonio needs a healthy David Robinson-Tim Duncan tandem to Commentary: VU CRU can survive change have a chance. Rodney Benner children to the ARC for a basket out to be rude Best teams you'll never VU CRU MEMBER ball game, the last thing they and slanderous. see—Phoenix, Seattle. want for their 6-year-old to hear D r . Put these teams in the is students chanting, "We're Steinbrecher Eastern Conference and they When I came home from gonna beat the hell out of went to lengths could make the NBA Finals. class Tuesday night, I sat down you,""or, "You suck." I'm sure to describe the They're stuck behind the Lakers, at the computer to check my many children chant along with conduct of the Jazz, Spurs and Rockets in the email. Up popped a letter from the student section. We are chal VU CRU as West, though. Phoenix and Paul Keup, leader of the VU lenged as a group to conduct our "abusive, pro Seattle both will win about 50 CRU, with the subject heading selves in a way making the ARC fane, off-color games and scare the living day "Letter from the Athletic a family-friendly place. and racial." The lights out of some team in the Director." With this in mind, the most profane first round of the playoffs. But no Intrigued, I opened it up. Athletic Department is asking no chant from the more. My first reaction was surprise. I miracle. It is not asking our sec VU CRU uses The Houdinis—Miami, was appalled the strongest stu tion not to have a good time. We the words "hell" Charlotte, Atlanta. dent support this university has could afford to be a little calmer. and "suck." These teams have made a seen in years was drawing nega I was personally surprised While these habit of winning with smoke and tive reviews from the higher-ups when several members of the words are not mirrors. Coaches Pat Riley of the athletic department. student section approached the something I'd (Miami), Dave Cowens In the end, I came to a more IUPUI players as they made their want my child (Charlotte) and Lenny Wilkens neutral conclusion. In many way to their locker room and uttering, they are (Atlanta) should have a few ways, I agree with Dr. continued to heckle face-to-face. far from the tricks left up their collective Steinbrecher. But, I think his let They even made physical con extreme vulgari JON HENDRICKS sleeves. ter went too far and was an tact, patting our opponents on the ty described. Zoran Viskovic enjoyed his night with the Young, restless and play unfair generalization about the back. This behavior is too much The most VU CRU, but the actions of some members off-bound—Cleveland, New student section. and should stop. disturbing point have drawn criticism. Jersey, Minnesota, Portland. When I reflect on Dr. I feel our section could afford of the letter was " All four of those teams have abundant talent. Which spells a Steinbrecher's remarks, I under to clean up its act in an attempt to the part about the IUPUI fan institution, it is not our job to playoff berth. All four of those stand where he is coming from. not interfere with the progress of whose impression of VU was accommodate our opponents. teams are very young. Which The man has a job to do—to our basketball program. I think "totally destroyed by the abusive In the end, I think the real spells a first-round exit. make sure the VU athletic pro Dr. Steinbrecher is really asking and profane language and racial message our A.D. was trying to In transition— grams are held in the best possi us to stop using low-grade slurs coming from the VU get across was our students rep Washington, Boston, ble esteem. The last thing he swearing and encourage more CRU." The notion the VU CRU resent this university. VU fans Milwaukee, Sacramento. wants is for families to not attend positive cadences. The VU CRU was promoting racially-motivat need to conduct themselves in a These four teams are work VU athletic events because of should do its best to appease our ed remarks is ludicrous. I attend positive manner toward the suc ing to re-make their images. All remarks made by Crusader fans. athletic administration. ed this game and never heard any cess of the program. If the sec four could make playoff pushes. As much as we don't like to Even though the man has a statement with racial overtones. tion continues without reform, All four could implode at any admit it, the VU CRU is charged job to do and makes some good I'm sure if these slurs were parents will continue to leave the second. with representing this university points, the overall theme of the voiced, they were isolated and ARC with a bad taste in their The one-man shows— to the Valparaiso community. letter was still an unfair charac should not be attributed to the mouths. We can solve this prob Detroit, Orlando. When parents bring their terization. It made the VU CRU VU CRU as a whole. lem quickly with a few conces Detroit and Orlando will go VU CRU members would sions. as far as Grant Hill and Anfernee agree racial comments will not In reaction to the accusa Hardaway, respectively, can be tolerated. I was offended an tion of abusive and profane con carry them. If last season is any administrator would characterize duct, including racial slurs, how indication, it won't be too far. a group I am associated with as ever, I quote Dr. Steinbrecher Their defense rests. All of racially insensitive. This general himself, "What a terrible indict the time—Philadelphia, ization was an unfair accusation ment of Valparaiso University Vancouver, Golden State, to make towards me and every fans." These accusations are Dallas, Denver. other member of the VU CRU unwarranted and, frankly, offen These teams can score with that acted as I did. sive. anyone, but think "defense" is A question: Why don't So, my.advice to the mem the thing you put around your $ave on our Clearance $$ teams want to go to Chapel Hill bers of the VU CRU: Take that yard. Look for Allen Iverson or Durham, N.C., to tackle UNC letter for what it was worth. We Selected items from each Department (Philadelphia) and Shareef or Duke? The reason, other than can live without, "We're going to Abdur-Rahim (Vancouver) to jewelry - puzzles - gifts - books - CD's - notecards the success of the basketball pro beat the hell out of you" and score big and for their teams to grams themselves, is the home "You suck." We can also cease lose a lot. courts of those two teams are the face-to-face heckling and Students -10% Discount - Thru Jan. 31 Lotteryville, USA (and tough to play on. The VU CRU contact with opposing players. (No discounts on sale merchandise) Canada)—Chicago, Toronto, wants the same thing here. We Otherwise, I don't see any of the L.A. Clippers. want teams to leave the ARC groups chants as abusive or HOURS: Tues - Friday 10 AM - 5 PM Bulls fans had better hope Wed. eve 5 PM - 8 PM thinking, "Wow it's tough to win offensive. Try to act more con general manager Jerry Krause Sat-Sun 12 noon -4 PM in that place. Their crowd is servatively while still having a knows what he's doing, because nuts." While it is our responsibil good time. And disregard the for now, his team is no better than Accepting Personal Checks, VISA, MC, & Discover ity to positively represent our unfair accusations. these bottom-feeders. page 20 SPORTS The Torch, Friday, January 29, 1999 EUP S K ORNER UNBELIEVABLE By Paul Keup Crusaders celebrate Viskovic's return with miracle win over Oakland
Hello... Paul A. Keup A 3-pointer from the STAFF WRITER left side. All net. "The key was the Kyle Wright first one," Price said. "In NCAA SPORTS EDITOR the past, I had been rush ing." Ever heard of innocent until The story was sup Stovall forced a proven guilty? posed to be the return of turnover. Price took the I didn't think so. Zoran Viskovic to the VU inbounds pass, dribbled lineup. once, and fired another OOPS! Instead, Tarrance three. More net. Suspended while the NCAA Price and Milo Stovall Oakland converted investigated his junior college stole the show. two free throws. VU transcripts, Zoran Viskovic Price and Stovall came down and got the missed three conference games: at combined for a 20-4 run ball to Price on the right Western Illinois, at Chicago State in the last 3:16 of the side. Price bombed again. and home against IUPUI. Crusaders' game More net. But then the NCAA realized Thursday against Stovall forced Valparaiso did nothing wrong and Oakland. The two-man another steal. The ball cleared Viskovic to play. show rallied VU from a went right to Price, who 64-50 deficit to a 72-68 dribbled behind the 3- DOING IT FOR "Z" win. point stripe and bombed "I can't describe it," again. Net again. 66-66 For the Chicago State and a hoarse Homer Drew with 1:35 to go. Bedlam. IUPUI games, the players, coach said afterward. "They "Tarrance was in a es and managers each wore a make it thrilling. The last complete zone," Drew piece of black yarn in honor of five minutes, they could said. "He didn't even their teammate Zoran. n't play any better or smile. He just wanted to The players wore the yarn on harder." win." their shoes to "remind (them) that The Crusaders prob VU forced an every time you look down you ably shouldn't have been Oakland miss. On the can't get tired, and then do it for in such a mess to begin next possession, Stovall Zoran," VU coach Homer Drew with. scored on a left-handed said. Inspired by drive for a 68-66 It worked! The Crusaders Viskovic's return, VU Crusader lead with 30.5 won both games. VU lost at built a 17-5 lead in the seconds to go. Western in Viskovic's first game opening minutes. On the next play, out. Oakland whittled Stovall made, a steal and Viskovic even sat in the stu the advantage to 29-27 by dunk to push the VU lead dent section for the first half of the halftime and then took to four. IUPUI game. JON HENDRICKS control with seven second Two free throws by When he returned for the Tarrance Price scored 14 points in the final three minutes Thursday half 3-pointers. Price with eight seconds home game against Oakland, against Oakland as the Crusaders stole a 72-68 victory. The last of those 3- left put the game away. Drew did not start Viskovic. pointers put Oakland "Another wild one, Instead Drew waited to send ahead 63-50. The but that's college basket 10 rebounds in his first Valparaiso jumped Valparaiso shot 61 Viskovic into the game so he Grizzlies added a free ball," Stovall said. game back. out to a 14-4 lead with percent for the game, and could get a well-deserved ovation throw, making the score As for his key "These guys keep Lubos Barton's 3-pointer IUPUI shot only 41 per from the fans. 64-50 with 4:27 remain defensive plays down the believing," Drew said. with 15:52 left in the first cent. "I thought Zoran deserved ing. stretch? "With these guys, half. The Crusaders never Barton scored 16 his own special ovation," Drew Marko Punda start "Just desire not to you're never out. They trailed hi the game. points, shooting 4-of-8 said. ed VU on the way back lose." can really do some elec Valparaiso was from behind the arc. "I didn't really care," with a pair of free throws. Price wound up trifying things. playing its third and final Greg Tonagel added Viskovic said humbly. "I just Another minute went by, with 18 points; Stovall In a less-exciting game without Viskovic. 13 points and was a per wanted to come in and play." then Stovall also hit two 15. but equally effective con The Crusaders were 2-1 fect 3-of-3 from 3-point free throws. test, Stovall scored 19 in Viskovic's absence. range. KAMPE'S KOMMENTS Jason Jenkins also Another minute cracked double-figures in points and Ivan Vujic The Crusaders shot The Crusaders (15- Oakland head coach Greg went by and then Price, scoring with 10. added 18 as Valparaiso 72 percent in the first half 5) head to Southern Utah Kampe was not too pleased with with a quiet four points to Viskovic scored beat IUPUI 86-71 on including 62 percent from on Saturday. Game time his team after VU used a 22-4 run that point, took over. eight points and grabbed Saturday. 3-point range. is 7 p.m. in the last 4:27 to win 72-68 Thursday. "I'm very upset with our Lady Crusaders run winning streak to eight team," Kampe said. "If you think I'm happy or think it's a moral Colleen Mair Continent Conference standings at 6-1 in victory that's a bunch of crap. STAFF WRITER conference games, 13-7 overall. "We had a chance to win at If the pattern continues, the Crusaders Valparaiso and we didn't do it." may bring home the school's first-ever Kampe added his team was The Valparaiso University women's women's basketball conference crown. not intimidated by playing at VU. basketball team racked up two more wins, Before they can claim this feat, the "We're not afraid to play maintaining an eight-game winning streak Lady Crusaders must compete against here," Kampe said. "We went toe- going into the uncertain future of the rest of Southern Utah on Saturday. to-toe with Cincinnati and Ohio the season. The Thunderbirds have other plans for State." Saturday, VU claimed victory against VU's winning mindset and confident play. Yep, and you choked against IUPUI 81-71 and continued its winning ways VU needs to maintain control in order them, too. Thursday against Oakland, 73-69. to keep its successful ways. Megan Newcomer led the Crusaders Southern Utah has tricks up its sleeve to Z, DREW SAY THANKS against IUPUI with 1.5 points, including four throw at VU. "Thank you Tarrance, thank 3-pointers. "Southern Utah is a tough team that you Milo and thank you VU Sarrah Stricklett had high-scoring hon runs a lot of motion offense," VU coach CRU," Drew said of three pivotal ors against Oakland with 14. The Crusaders Keith Freeman said. "The travel to get to factors in VU's win over Oakland. went on an 8-0 run to take a 43-28 halftime Southern Utah is particularly difficult. "After (the 'chairbacks') see lead and outscored the Grizzlies 16-9 down "We are entering a stretch where we you guys go crazy for 40 minutes the stretch after falling behind 60-57. play five of our last seven games on the road," he added. they have to get up," Viskovic Not only has VU compiled an eight- JON HENDRICKS said. "It means a lot. This whole game winning streak, it has also built a "We must be ready every night and Sarrah Stricklett scored 14 points to bring our best game." year has been unbelievable." record which keeps them atop the Mid- lead VU past Oakland on Thursday.