inside This Issue •Batteries Curt Cloninger 2 the ML Gideon's Torch wire news 3 readying for the road and Depression signs 4 Sunrayce '99- see page 5 Sunrayce 1997 5 for details

Acoustic Cafe 7 TAYLOR UNIVERSITY STUDENT NEWS

April 11, 1997 Upland, Indiana NSLC brings Contractor college Redwood in Rediger selected for leaders to new Morris campus

AMY MEYERING ANDREA ANIBAL Campus Editor Staff Writer

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or The numbers are in, and the contractors vain conceit, but in humility consider oth­ have been chosen for construction of the new ers better than yourselves." Samuel Morris Hall, which is slated to be­ Philipians 2:3 illustrates the theme for gin immediately following the this year's National Student Leadership groundbreaking ceremony on April 18. Conference, "Reflecting His Image." The According to Daryl Yost, provost, Calu­ event will allow college students to come met Construction has been named the gen­ together to share ideas about leadership, ac­ eral contractor for the new building. They cording to Cheri VanderPloeg, vice presi­ will begin with the roadwork necessary in dent for leadership services. re-routing the campus loop and they will "We want to be focusing on developing also be responsible for all general construc­ characteristics of Christ's leadership. The tion and the site work, which includes drive­ big part we want to emphasize is the ways and parking lots. Although this will servanthood aspect," she said. be the first time that Calumet Construction The students attending the conference has done work for Taylor, they have a num­ come from 20 schools within the Christian ber of reputable clients under their belt, in­ College Coalition, including Asbury Col­ cluding the University of Notre Dame, Yost lege, Cedarville College, and John Brown said, and this is a decision with which he University. They are student leaders, such feels comfortable. as student body presidents and residence According to a representative from the assistants at their respective schools. Stu­ Provost's office, previous building projects dent leaders from Taylor are also attending. such as Bergwall Hall and the Rupp Com­ "I'm anticipating catching some new munication Arts Center have been com­ ideas and being reminded of some things I pleted by Furman Steury Contractors, Inc. know but have forgotten," Jessica Anderson, While their work has been satisfactory in a Taylor sophomore, said. the past, Furman was underbid by Calumet Taylor hosts this conference because of for this project. its advanced program of student government Other contracts for the new building and schools have modeled their student gov­ went to Hattersley and Sons for plumbing ernments after Taylor's, VanderPloeg said. and mechanical work, Collins Electric for There are several featured speakers for electrical, and Sprint for telecommunica­ ANDY ROON/ The Echo the weekend. Alan R. Crippen II, senior tions wiring. All three companies are cur­ fellow and director of academic programs rently working on the renovations to at the Family Research Council in Wash­ Bishop William Taylor honored in statue Nussbaum Science Center. Fire protection ington, D.C., will speak Saturday afternoon. for the new hall will be provided by Kay Coles James, dean of the Robertson brought the statue idea to June Ross, McDaniel Fire Systems. DEONNE BERON School of Government at Regent University, daughter of former president Clyde Rates for all the contractors have been Editor opens the conference Friday night. Indiana Meredith, and a member of last year's 50th approved by the Board of Trustees, as well Secretary of State Sue Anne Gilroy will also anniversary class. Ross presented the idea as allowances for necessities like the address the conference. Red orange hues make the imposing to her class at the Homecoming brunch building's lock system, landscaping and fur­ Those attending the conference will have figure blend in to the brick. But get closer and they agreed to provide the funds for nishings. According to Yost, after all the the opportunity to attend workshops based and you begin to focus on the generous the statue. calulations, the new building is two percent on developing strong leadership styles. human traits of Bishop William Taylor. A Next, artist Steve Blanchard from under the allotted budget of $8.1 million. Workshop leaders include Jay Kesler, presi­ seven-foot statue of Taylor was placed in Carmel, California was selected to carve The remaining funds will be held in a con­ dent, Heather McCready, student body the lower level of Rediger Auditorium yes­ the statue from a redwood log. Blanchard tingency fund for any emergencies or change president during 1994-1995, as well as other terday. Nelson Rediger, associate direc­ measured Taylor's great-great grandson orders that may crop up. Taylor faculty and staff members. Other tor of alumni development, and Alan Stanley Koskinen to get a feel for the The new hall is slated for completion in workshop presenters are Bill Kallenberg, Winquist, professor of history, began con­ Bishop's stature and build. August 1998, allowing for occupancy that president of Student Leadership Develop­ sidering the idea for the statue after what Donna Downs, director of university fall. The current Morris Hall will be torn ment in Atlanta; Yvette Jones, who spoke Rediger refers to as the great experience relations, said that a ceremony for the down during the summer of 1998. Accord­ with the Samuel Morris statues. statue is in the planning stages. Currently, ing to Yost, there is a possibility of keeping Rediger especially wanted to do some­ the office is looking toward possible dates a supply of bricks from the old building for NSLC, pg. 3 thing special for Taylor's 150th year. He in May. any former residents who want a memento of their years there. gCHO NeWS April 1997 Brown collection available for study; materials provide valuable reference points "We want it to highlight the 3-4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3- search and for independent studies others interested, value of the authors for people on AMY MEYERING 4:30 p.m. Frances Ewbank, pro­ of the authors. Students can also including scholars and off campus," he said. Campus Editor fessor emeritus of English, hosts the see some of the highlights of the col­ to look at the origi­ If the listed times aren't conve­ Monday time, and lection, such as Lewis manuscripts nal manuscripts nient for students to visit, another You've heard about Taylor ac­ David Neuhouser, ewis and other artifacts associated with and first editions. time can be scheduled by calling quiring a collection of works by C.S. professor of math­ the author, when they visit the col­ He pointed out that Neuhouser. David Dickey, library Lewis and other authors and your ematics, is in lection. a group of high director, and Roger Phillips, refer­ interest has been charge of the Dedicated in March, the collec­ school students are sparked. You Wednesday time tion includes works by Lewis, stopping by Taylor ence librarian, are also available to know it's housed in slot. Both George MacDonald, Dorothy L. in order to view the show the collection during regular the lower level of Neuhouser and Sayers, Charles Williams, and collection. library hours. the Zondervan li­ Ewbank have Owen Barfield. A conference on OUR brary. But how do taught courses on Lewis will be held Nov. 14 and 15 Comedian brings misconceptions about you get a look at it? the authors in­ OVES and a semester-long seminar on the Students can cluded in the col­ authors is planned for the spring of view the Edwin W. lection. 1998. the Almighty to life with comic drama Brown Collection According to Neuhouser, stu­ Neuhouser hopes the collection on Mondays from dents can use the collection for re- will attract not only students, but and "David," a one-man musical REBEKAH REESE through which he portrays the king Associate Editor of Israel. The overall theme of his TESTIMONY FROM THE TRAILERS performances is "Theatre With a Curt Cloninger's one-man Lasting Impression." show "God-Views" will entertain "With the NSLC this weekend, Taylor students and NSLC attend­ [Cloninger] provides good quality ees tomorrow night at 8:15 p.m. in entertainment with a challenge to Rediger Auditorium. the people to grow and to think. It Cloninger provides entertain­ is known to be effective," Ellis ment that is both dramatic and co- said. medic. There are some "pretty Cloninger has performed in deep messages" in his perfor­ many different types of situations, mances, Brent Ellis, director of from a basketball arena to a student programs, said. crowded living room. He received The first part of the show is in­ a bachelor of arts in theatre and tended to make the audience laugh, communications from Abilene with six of the most common mis­ Christian University. He gained conceptions about God. The show further training in acting from San concludes as Cloninger reminds Francisco State University and The the audience of who God really is, Pacific Conservatory of the Per­ Ellis said. forming Arts. He is a Staley Dis­ Cloninger regularly performs tinguished Scholar Lecturer/Per­ several different shows, one of former. which is "God-Views." Other He lives in Georgia with his shows he performs include "Red wife, Tish, and their two children, Letter Edition," in which Kap and Lily. Cloninger portrays Jesus Christ,

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West Villagers Charlene Swartz, Angie Miller, Amy Fagan, Rukshan Fernando, and Jeff Bontrager sing the hymn Beautiful Savior in chapel Wednesday. Other members of West Village sang and the group presented a comical video parodying witnessing efforts to their fellow trailer dellers.

CORRECTIONS In last week's issue, sev­ eral incorrect identifications ^icbardc were made. The "STOKN restaurant 75" Illinois license plate pic­ FREE PIZZA WINNERS Prize 5 FREE 16": 3rd Prize 5 FREE 8": tured and mentioned in the A list amous for Chicken, IBen Kopchick, Morris Hall Kenny Atkison,Marion vanity plate feature story on 2nd Pri2e 5 FREE 12": Butch La Mar, Upland page 4 belongs to Josh Elliot, Salad Bar & Homemade Pies [Chris Ross, Upland Amy Ostrander, Olson Halll not Michael Wilhoit. In our album reviews on page 7, we also incorrectly identified the company which Mon.-All You Can Eat Chicken produced and distributed Wed. - All You Can Eat Fish Guardian's album Bottle Rocket. Guardian's album is produced by Myrrh Records. SR3, Hartford City With all our stories, we try Just 10 iron. East of Taylor to be as accurate as possible, Soap-N-Suds but mistakes sometimes oc­ Phone 348-5126 cur. We apologize for any in­ Hours: Main St 38th St conveniences these errors Mon.-SaL6ajn.-9pm Gas City may have caused our readers. Sun. 6:30am-9 pm Car Wish Marion the April 1997 News ECHO International News National News State News SEOUL (UPI)—Defense Secretary William Cohen visited the WASHINGTON (UPI)—A decision from Attorney Gen­ INDIANAPOLIS (UPI)—Indiana Governor Frank demilitarized zone between the two Koreas despite an exchange eral Janet Reno on a possible recommendation for an in­ O'Bannon announced yesterday the release of nearly $1 of warning shots just hoursearlier. Later, Cohen told U.S. troops, dependent counsel to look into Democratic fund raising million to fund the first phase of model programs to pro­ "we are very close to the finish line of seeing a free and united may not come until next week. Assistant Attorney Gen­ mote responsible fatherhood. The "Indiana Restoring Fa­ Korea" eral Scott Waxman says Reno's letter to congressional therhood, Renewing Families" initiative sends grant Republicans must be issued by Monday, and a Justice money to local agencies. Grants range from $5,400 to KINSHASA, Zaire (AP)—Zairian President Mobutu Sese Seko Department source says the letter is not expected until $71,000. The money comes from Indiana's welfare re­ fired his prime minister Etienne Tshisekedi Wednesday as then. form savings. Organizations receiving grants will use Mobutu's reign appeared to crumble even further. The White the funds to enhance work they are already doing with House urged him to make way for a democratic government, FARGO, N.D. (UPI)—In Fargo, N.D. Red Cross official fathers and teens. Services range from counseling teens calling his three-decade dictatorship a creature of history. Angie Carrillo says this spring's flooding is the worst some against premature parenthood to job readiness for young Mobutu, who had declared a nationwide state of emergency residents have ever seen and it may be getting worse. fathers. Tuesday in response to rebel advances, named an army general Shelters have been set up throughout the upper Midwest as the new prime minister. Gen. Likulia Bolongo had previously to help families forced from their homes. ROMULUS, Mich. (UPI)—More details are emerging served Mobutu as defense minister and army chief of staff. A pregnant woman and her three-year-old daughter about the Indianapolis woman who may have used the escaped from their car after it was swept off a bridge by services of Dr. Jack Kevorkian to commit suicide this HEBRON, West Bank (AP)—The funeral of a Palestinian drew floodwaters in Minnesota only to die of exposure while week. Reports say 27-year-old Heidi Aseltine was only thousands to the streets Wednesday in more West Bank rioting, walking for help. weeks away from getting a master's degree from Indiana and protesters hurled rocks and firebombs at Israeli soldiers— Wesleyan University. But she also had AIDS. Aseltines' who answered with tear gas and rubber bullets. WASHINGTON (UPI)—After weeks of delays, the Sen­ mother said her daughter's life had been "hell on earth" About 30 people were injured as Palestinian police formed ate Labor Committee has approved Alexis Herman to be­ and she "wanted to be in heaven." Her body was found human chains, searched rooftops and blocked streets with trucks, come labor secretary. The nomination now goes to the Tuesday in the Rexlax Inn in Romulus, Mich, with a struggling to separate protesters from the soldiers. full Senate for confirmation. message to call Kevorkian's attorney when she was dis­ covered.

Compiled by Amy Meye ring NSLC: Student leaders from across Camnus Calendar nation to arrive on campus for weekend Friday, April 11 Tuesday, April 15 from page 1 National Student Leadership Conference begins Baseball vs. St. Francis with her husband, Joe Jones, pro­ Home 1 p.m. same leadership positions at dif­ Acoustic Cafe fessor of criminal justice, during ferent schools can discuss ideas. 9 p.m. Mitchell Theatre Golf vs. Bethel Relational Enrichment Week; and Entertainment will be provided by 12 p.m. Randy Smith, pastor of student the Acoustic Cafe tonight and co­ ministries at Calvary Church, median/dramatist Curt Cloninger Saturday, April 12 Softball vs. IWU Grand Rapids, Mich, and founder Saturday night. Baseball vs. Bethel Away 3 p.m. of Youth Ministries International. Taylor student leaders can reg­ Away 1 p.m. Other activities for the week­ ister for the conference between 2 end include a "cracker barrel" ses­ and 6 p.m. in the chapel. Golf vs. IWU Wednesday, April 16 sion where students holding the Away 1 p.m. Sophomore Mugging 7-8:45 p.m. Isley Room Softball vs. Kalamazoo Away 2 p.m. Thursday, April 17 nsK Track and Field — Indiana Little State Competition Baseball vs. Huntington S,ot ** at IWU Home 1 p.m. 1 Men's Club Volleyball Tournament 9 a.m. Odle Gymnasium

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But at Taylor, even The Facts: Physical Causes of Depression LINDSAY CROW though Christianity is everywhere, age of sleeping pills. I was lying on the floor when I An estimated 17.6 million five reuptake inhibitors," target Features Editor it isn't personalized, and I didn't feel the need to have my own rela­ suddenly got scared. "Wait a Americans are affected by depres­ the amount of serotonin in the Depression is a scary word tionship with God. minute, I don't want to die," I sive illnesses each year, accord­ brain and prevent the chemical when you know what it really I expected my problems to dis­ thought. So I went and told my ing to the National Institute for from being absorbed before it can means. It is a term that has appear when I went home for the mother what I had done, and she Mental Health. Often dismissed do its work to elevate mood. entered our everyday language summer, and for a week, they did. called the paramedics. They're not as the "blues," depression can go SSRIs include the drug Prozac, to refer to a feeling (usually But from then on things only got very nice to you in the emergency undiagnosed for months, or even which has received much media temporary) of • room. Getting years. Two out of three depressed attention since its introduction to sadness. But my stomach persons do not seek treatment, the market in 1988. millions of pumped was according to estimates by the According to NIMH litera people each The Signs: What Depression Looks Like) one of the worst NIMH. This is usually either due ture, "treatment cannot eliminate year feel a • persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood experiences of to misdiagnosis by a physician, or [depression], but it can greatly en­ sadness that • loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities my life. They because the person feels that there hance the ability to manage life's doesn't go • restlessness, irritability or excessive crying shove a tube is nothing that can alleviate the challenges and lead to greater en­ away. It de­ • feelings of guilt, worthlessness, hopelessness or pessimism down your problem. Recent advancements joyment of life." Education on stroys self-es­ • sleeping too much or too little nose, even in the under­ the illness is teem, relation­ • appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain though it could standing and slowly brining ships and even • decreased energy, fatigue, lethargy go down your treatment of awareness to its lives. I know, • thoughts of death or suicide throat, because physical causes destructiveness, because it al­ • difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions they want it to for depression and that it can be most killed be more painful are bringing controlled. For me. Physicians usually diagnose major depression when patients | so you won't do mental health to more informa­ I'm not exhibit at least five symptoms for more than two weeks. it again. I had the forefront of tion on depres­ much differ- blood gushing discussion in sion, call the ent than most out of my nose. the medical Taylor Univer­ of the people worse. In my state it is law that people community, and sity Counseling on this campus as far as back­ I didn't care about anything. I who attempt suicide must be hos­ easing the Center at 998- ground or experience. I had a fine life, and there wasn't pitalized. I ended up at the Chris­ stigma of men­ 5222 or contact haven't had a traumatic life and anything specific that I wasn't tian clinic my mom was trying to tal illness in the the following or­ I've been pretty privileged. Edvard Munch happy about. But I was tired all get me to go to for counseling ear­ public eye. And that is why I worry that The Scream ganizations: the time, and eventually I just shut lier in the summer. I spent ten days The NIMH, other people are silently going off my emotions because it was too there, being tested and prodded, established by the federal govern­ through the same thing I did. National Institute of Mental much for me to handle. and was diagnosed with major de­ ment in 1946, has devoted a sig­ In the fall of 1995 I was a Health My mother took me to the fam­ pression. nificant amount of time to re­ freshman at Taylor. Experi­ 1 (800)421-4211 ily doctor, who put me on the anti­ One week after I got out of the searching the physical causes of encing freedom for the first depressant Prozac. I refused to go hospital I came back to Taylor. It depression, and more specifically, time, I socialized a lot, which National Alliances for Mentally to counseling, because I didn't was hard to be here and act nor­ the part played by the human was very different than high 111 want to get face the pain of heal­ mal, when everything inside was school when I had done home­ brain. More recently, attention 1 (800) 950-6264 ing. The medicine made me feel so messed up. But I finally com­ work all the time. My spiri­ has been given to the neurotrans­ fine — I was even cocky. But I mitted myself to counseling, and mitter tual life started going downhill; serotonin, which appears to National Depressive & Manic still didn't care about anything, and began to recognize what had I was too tired from classes and greatly influence mood. Medical Depressive Association I wasn't dealing with what caused started my depression. hanging out to notice. But I treatment is available for depres­ 1 (800) 826-3626 the depression. There were three things that re- was happy; in fact I was on a sion, and can alleviate symptoms I had thought about death since complete high. in up to 80 percent of cases. A National Mental Health Associa­ junior high, but it was this sum­ I broke up with my boy­ See Depression, pg 5 new generation of antidepres­ tion mer that I started to think more friend at the beginning of J- sants, known as "serotonin-selec- 1 (800) 433-5959 about suicide. I believed I was do­ term. I spent most of the ing more harm to God by being month in bed, basically only alive, because I would drive people getting up for class. I just away from him. I could handle stayed in bed and cried and Jerusalem people's rejection of me because I cried. Even though I was up­ was a Christian, but I couldn't set about the breakup, it didn't University handle their rejection of God be­ make sense that my life was cause of my poor example. College falling apart. I tried going to I bought a package of sleeping the counseling center, but it pills; I took them out of the pack­ • Master of Arts didn't help because I wasn't aging and threw it away so that no 1 graduate or undergraduate willing to admit that anything one would find it and guess what I semester abroad was wrong with my life. In was thinking of doing. One Sun­ • short-term academic fact, nothing in my life was day I went to my older sister's study programs right, except for my school- • credits transferable house for a movie marathon. work. I discovered that if I When I left that night, I acted as • Biblical History focused on my classes, I though everything was fine and New Testament Backgrounds wouldn't have to think about • Middle Eastern Studies happy. anything else. • Historical Geography I went home and sat on the • Hebrew Bible Translation I began to think that being floor in my bedroom thinking. I • Hebrew Language at Taylor was causing my rela­ was going to do it because I didn't tionship with God to backslide. want to get better, didn't want to I had thrived in a non-Chris­ 1221 E. Main deal with anything, but also didn't Jerusalem Campus tian environment in my home­ want to watch myself get any formerly: Institute of Holy Land Studies town because it forced me to 1-800-891-9408 GAS CITY m the k April 1997 Features ECHO Rayce for the Sun Taylor's Solar Racing Team prepares Gideon's Torch for 1999

ing this vehicle because he had ence integrating their faith with program along with General Mo­ the real world of technology in all experience making his own solar their work before going out into tors and Electronic Data Systems. disciplines from design and engi­ car when he studied at the Illinois the secular world. Finally, students The event is designed to challenge neering to communications, mar­ KAREN DUNKEL Institute of Technology. He feels may become more aware of the college students toward scientific keting, and business," U.S. Secre­ Staff Writer that the education gained through importance of stewardship in creativity and innovation. The tary of Energy Hazel O'Leary said. working on Taylor's car will be God's creation. theme is "Education, Energy, and The idea was born in 1987 invaluable to students. "This Sunrayce '97 is a relatively new the Environment." when GM competed in the first "They built a first-class ve­ year [we explored] the race. inter-collegiate competition for "Americans must take action to World Solar Challenge in Austra­ hicle." Suiayoe lia. The solar powered car com­ Hank Voss, professor of re­ '99 is pleted the 1,950-mile course with search, is proud of the team of stu­ the real a two and half day margin over the dents that constructed a solar-pow­ goal," second place winner. The car is ered car, named "Gideon's Torch," Voss now on display in the Smithsonian in preparation for Sunrayce '97. said. Institute. Since then, the program Even though expected funds fell has spread to universities, chal­ through for the project, plans are Voss lenging college students to come being made to compete in fe e 1 s up with innovative ways to travel Sunrayce '99. The group will Taylor's by the sun's power. watch the race this year and plan inclu­ In 1990, 32 universities com­ for their own day in the sun. sion as peted in the GM Sunrayce USA Sunrayce '97 is a 10-day com­ one of from Florida to Michigan. The petition during which solar pow­ the two University of Michigan came in ered cars from colleges nationwide Chris- first, followed by Western Wash­ will race from the Indianapolis t i a n ington University. The Depart­ Motor Speedway to Colorado univer- ment of Energy sponsored the race Springs, Colo. The 1,230 mile sities in 1993, running from Texas to course will be run from June 19- com­ Minnesota with the Universityof 28. peting Michigan sweeping the victory In preparation for this year's is very once again. ANDY ROON/ The Echo race, Taylor's efforts involved critical This year other schools that are Jon Clarke prepares the frame of Gideons Torch. The team plans to race in '99. three student-led teams that fo­ i n involved include Stanford Univer­ cused on the various aspects of this terms sity, Yale University, Purdue Uni­ project. The electrical, mechani­ of the excellence demanded by the solar-powered cars. The U.S. De­ enhance classroom learning expe­ versity, and Rose-Hulman Insti­ cal and marketing teams are made project. "Christian universities partment of Energy sponsors the riences with hands-on exposure to tute of Technology. up of students from many disci­ need to be leaders in our country. plines. Math, physics, business, We need to sharpen the minds of inside and on myself. I had to spair. I just wanted a quick fix communication arts, and art ma­ scientific-minded Christians." DEPRESSION: work through unresolved issues from God, but I didn't want to deal jors are all involved in the success Taylor students will benefit from years earlier. with the pain. of this project. from their involvement in the One student' s struggle The third thing was learning When I look back now at how Voss sponsored the project. project in several ways, according from page 4 how to feel. I am not an emotional far I've come in just a year, I can't After presenting the idea to stu­ to Voss. One is that theoretical ally helped me turn around my person, and I had to recognize that believe it. I certainly don't have dents, he expected to generate concepts become more meaning­ self-destructive thoughts. The first feelings are a good thing. I'd rather everything worked out, but I have enough interest for the race in ful as they are applied to real world was learning how to forgive. I shut off to avoid the bad, but I al­ learned to face my fears, which is 1999. However, enough excite­ problems. Second, various aca­ couldn't forgive myself, my ex- ways ended up shutting out the always the hardest step. I'm not ment arose to target the project for demic disciplines will gain expe­ boyfriend, my parents. I had al­ good as well. embarassed or ashamed of being Sunrayce '97. rience in relating with one another. ways thought that I knew about I also realized that depression hospitalized or having depression. Voss feels confident in build­ Third, students will gain experi­ forgiveness, because I was a Chris­ isn't a sin, but what we do with it I want others to hear my story, not tian. But had a lot of bitterness in­ can be. I went through cycles of as a morbid, sensational fascina­ The Finest in Mexican Foods i side that I hadn't seen. depression, praying about it, feel­ tion with death, but because I am The second thing was learning ing fine, and then falling back into not alone, and because people need to deal with anger. I am not an depression. 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In one minute I can change my attitude and in that The Unpardonable Sin Giving vs. Growing minute I can change my day! If you've never stood in a woods " I need to get married before I leave and screamed out to God in the dark, Taylor because there is a higher con­ this column isn't for you. If you've centration of Christian guys here. In the never sung through tears, you won't What the heart has once owned and had, it shall 'real world' there are slim pickings, so understand what follows. If you've I need to get one while I have a chance." never felt alone in a crowded room, never lose. I had a fellow student express this goal maybe what I have to say will only Henry Ward Beecher to me in a casual conversation. I have make sense years from now. heard another student tell me point I first found someone else who blank that her parents do not care what could identify with this spiritual grades she gets, as long as she leaves numbness one night as I sat in the If you place a small value on yourself, rest assured Taylor with an engagement ring to special revival sessions two years ago. supplement her diploma. I watched as people got up and began the world won't raise your price. I did not put much stock in these confessing sins and giving praise. isolated comments at the beginning of Finally, I saw one young man move the school year. However, as I am al- to the microphone in the front of the auditorium. I listened as he said what I had longed to hear all evening. For REVEREND FUM Words and § Meditations pinion g Bianca Lightboume

P *< .— -. "O > CD most blinded by bright spring-time sun blazing off of a myriad of engagement the first time, someone had put into rings on campus, I am upset. When I words the way I felt. He confessed see advertisements for a "few good the "sin" that most of us have no idea men" jokingly hung in the female how to handle—he had grown spiri­ dorms, I am saddened. The rigorous tually numb. He desperately wanted quest for companionship on this cam­ what he saw in others. pus is mind-boggling. It seems as if it In the spirit of the evening, stu­ is a unwritten element in the Taylor dents gathered round him and prayed mission statement some are desperate feverently. The comforting words and "ONLY GOP KNOWS FOR SORE WHICH SOCK to fill. prayers over/lowed. Though I fell ill- GOES ON WHICH FOOT* I am by no means against dating, suited to be praying for someone in love, and marriage, nor am I knocking the same situation as myself, 1 was only on the females. What I am upset one of the first people to find my way about goes deeper than that. The aver­ to him. Letters to the Editor age Taylor student comes from a up­ Now 1 sec him around campus, per or middle socioeconomic class and and I wonder if he ever gained the Letters to the Editor must be received in our offices by 5 p.m. on Tuesday in order to be is just out of high school. Many have spiritual sensation that he longed for. published the coming Friday's issue. Letters must be signed for publication. had little responsibility and were com­ When I see him, he's usually laugh­ pletely dependent on their parents. The ing with friends or in a hurry on the You can write to us off-campus at: The Echo college experience is for some, the first way to somewhere else. But when Taylor University opportunity to be moderately indepen­ it's a rainy Saturday and the bills are 500 W. Reade Ave. dent. piled as high as the homework and ev­ Upland, IN 46989-1001 My question is: what is so fright­ eryone is at home for the weekend but ening about self-exploration and devel­ him, do those feelings of loneliness or on-campus at: The Echo, Rupp Communication Arts Building oping as an individual? Why is there creep back in? an urgency to skip over the time in our Since I don't know this guy very or via e-mail at: [email protected] lives which are our freest, and become well, I haven't felt it appropriate to preoccupied, and sometimes con­ just walk up and begin some kind of sumed, with someone else? It seems to inquiry into his spiritual life. But me as if people are quickly moving what would I say if I could? Easy. from a parental dependency to a mari­ Have you bought in, sold out—call it CHO tal dependency without enjoying their what you will—or have you found the individual dependency. joy you were looking for? Is what I Deonne Beron Kevin Frew Editor Graphic Design Frankly, I feel that making drastic see on your face when I pass by you Rebekah Reese Associate Editor Online Editor life-changing decisions such as engage­ happiness in the moment or the joy Amy Meyering Campus Editor Andrea Anibal Staff Writer ments and marriage in this evolution­ that will keep your cup full when Lindsay Crow Features Editor Lydia Wicker Advertising Manager ary stage of life is unfair. God wants there's a leak? Kevin Anselmo Sports Editor Mike Brown Business Manager you to hear, listen and depend on him, I want to ask him if he even al­ Andy Roon Photography Editor Laurel Gnagey Editorial Advisor not on someone else. It is unfair to your lows himself to feel the exquisite Jamie Fritz Distribution Dale Jackson Financial Advisor significant other because you are short­ agony of the soul that we all go e-mail: [email protected] changing him or her. You do not know through. Does he see that what I WWW: http://www.online.tayloru.edu/echo/home.htm who you are, you do not what God prayed for him that night is true— that wants of you, and you are seeking to the longing he felt is a blessed sign of Published weekly since 1913, September through May, except for exam week, January, give that to someone "Till death do you worship for the God who made all our and school holidays. Guest columns and letters do not necessarily reflect the position part." I do not think so! emotions? of the editor or of Taylor University. All letters, questions or comments'may be addressed to The Echo, Taylor University, 500 W. Reade Ave., Upland, IN 46989-1001. Only when you understand the I may never know his heart, but I Offices are located in the Rupp Communications Center (765) 998-5359. Member of the value of what you have to give, can you still pray that he will. Associated Collegiate Press. The Echo is printed by the Fairmount News-Sun in Fairmount truly appreciate what it means to give Deonne Beron IN. it. Stop looking to give; look to grow.

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TOP TEN SEQUELS Looking for a good way to pass the time this Scene Three weekend? How about a movie marathon? Here are some sequels that will make the time pass with a little more fun! In case you missed Scenes One and films. Although SAC's choice of films is Two, let me get you up to speed. In Scene respectable, the fact that they must be ed­ Star Wars One, I talked a little about the nature of art ited before (or in some cases, during) view­ 1. and the concept of "Christian art," or lack ing is completely unacceptable. Not only 2. Rocky thereof. In Scene Two, I discussed the use are they edited, but they are poorly edited. Back to the Future of sex, violence, and profanity in the arts Example: During the showing of "Dave," 3. and the legitimacy that they can play in a scene sounds of people having sex in the 4. Father of the Bride good artwork. Today I am going to hit a background was edited over with poor im­ subject that comes a little closer to home. pressions of Beavis and Butthead saying 5. City Slickers things 6. Karate Kid How like, would "huh, 7. Star Trek you My View huh 8. Ace Ventura feel if they're |JH having you Luke 9. Never Ending Story .«• sex, were Breneman 10. Thorn Birds having huh, a seri- huh." o u s E x - discus- ample s i o n Two: with your girlfriend, boyfriend, mother, fa­ During a vital scene in "The Fugitive," a Acoustic Cafe set to welcome visitors ther, etc. and they asked you to "please be swear word was poorly edited out, thus honest with me, and speak your heart," and causing the film to slip out of the projector The groups will each play a five song when you did, they flew off the handle at and the rest of the scene lost simply so we ANDREA ANIBAL set, with intermissions between bands at what you said and told you they wish you didn't . . . listen ... to a word we have Sraff Writer which coffee and refreshments will be never had said it? If these feelings and already heard. served. There will also be original poetry thoughts were true to what you were actu­ Imagine you were an artist with some­ readings by Kevin Wickes, assistant profes­ Need a break? A relaxing evening could ally experiencing, then by wishing you had thing to say to the world, but were stopped sor of psychology, and Rick Hill, associate be coming your way if you attend tonight's never said them, that person is not only sti­ because one man didn't like your title. Acoustic Cafe, sponsored by the Student professor of English. fling future openness and honesty, but he Imagine you were a writer with a personal, The event will be the only one, other than Activities Council (SAC). or she is negating the fact that the truth as intimate experience to share, and find it theatre productions, which is allowed to be This is the second annual Acoustic Cafe, you understand it is valid and important. manipulated (which is contrary to the and according to Jamie Henderson, vice held in the Mitchell Theatre. This setting Such is the case with censorship. The book's own mission statement) so as to should lend a more relaxed, comfortable president for SAC, it should be "even big­ reason I submit this is that this issue cuts make a book more marketable. Imagine ger and better than last year's." atmosphere to the event, and SAC plans to close to home. I have witnessed consis­ you were a feature filmmaker with a movie The event will feature three campus-as­ take advantage of this by putting on a great tent censorship on this campus for the four that you have spent literally millions of sociated bands: The Proverbial Tom and show with a full set, Henderson said. years I've been here. In fact, most of you dollars to fine-tune only to have some in­ Huck, The Jim Spiegel Band, and Exit 59; The program starts at 9 p.m., with an have experienced this censorship firsthand, experienced college students botch it up. however, their sound tonight will be a little admission fee charged at the door. Seating although you may or may not have noticed If I sound frustrated, I am. Censorship different than the norm. Each band will is limited, so don't miss your chance for it. Let me share some examples. helps no one, and hurts everyone. It is ar­ perform totally acoustic, a take-off of what Henderson says "promises to be a re­ This year a woodcutting print that hung tistic theft. It is literary dishonesty. It is MTV's "unplugged." ally cool, very laid-back event." in the galleria was taken down in response closed-minded shortsightedness. to complaints made by a professor. The Good art deals with every aspect of life: painting was removed not because the sub­ love, death, hate, sorrow, pain, joy, sex, Smalltown Poets ject matter was offensive, but because of friendship, and everything else. The not- self-titled its name, "Nigger Boy." The use of the so-pleasant aspects of life are even given ForeFront Records word "nigger" in the title was deemed more more thought because they seem to make important than the obviously anti-racist more of an impact on us. Everyone read subject matter. So much more important, ing this column has experienced true, deep ten to the album I found that the music and When I first got this album and took a pain. Pain is a part of reality. Some artists the vocal style was also very much like the that it was taken out of view from the gen­ look at the cover I was kind of skeptical. I audience and replaced with another are best at expressing the truth of pain and band Dishwala, made famous for their song eral figured it was just another "alternative" al­ woodcutting that used the same main print suffering, and the ending isn't always up­ "Counting Blue Cars", and I was impressed bum that sounded very similar in style and with a different background and a differ­ lifting, as it is with reality. Why do we vocals to many of the alternative albums on to hear that kind of sound coming from a ent title. enjoy these expressions? It is because a first album. the market today. Fortunately I was wrong. Just recently, Parnassus came out with bell deep within us dings a resounding dong Lyrically the album is weak. The first This self titled album by Smalltown Poets its 1997 edition. Most readers are unaware in connection with the universality of hu­ song is very comical as the lead singer dis­ has a bigtown sound. that it too was edited for content. Certain man depravity. cusses writing a letter to president Clinton As I stuck the tape in my tape player questionable words were changed before Most people would agree that Hitler's and not recieving a reply followed by the and pushed play on side one I was genu­ publication, and the authors were not in­ practice of burning books that were con line " ya think you know a guy." This hu­ inely suprised. Actually my first thought was formed. If an author wanted to retract a trary to his cause was abominable. Well, mor unfortunately didn't last throughout. As that I was playing a Jars of Clay album. The submission due to personal artistic integ­ you can see where I'm headed. Many for the lead singer overall, I was impressed. music on the first song along with the Christians are guilty of exactly the same This band has a unique style and the rity, he/she was denied that privilege. You singer's vocal style made it sound very much as the reader should know that, in those crime. Truth is harsh, but more importantly production of this album was done very like a Jars of Clay song for about the first cases, you're not getting the truth of what ... artistic freedom is imperative for a so­ profesionally. I would say that if you like minute or so. Luckily it didn't last long. the author submitted as his/her expression. ciety to benefit from artistic expression. It Jars of Clay or Dishwala, go ahead and get Don't get me wrong I like Jars (kind of) but Finally, one of the most blatant and con­ is through exposure to other people's opin this album because I think you will be im­ I don't think we can handle two bands like sistent forms of censorship on this campus ions, adverse and congruent, that we come pressed. that. As I was saying, the music this band involves the films shown by SAC. Most to fully understand our own. puts out is very good. This is the first album of you have gone to see at least one those for Smalltown Poets. As I continued to lis- Jonathan Willey the April 1997 Sports ECHO Bethel tomorrow. anyone who is older than a sopho­ have advanced to the regionals. more and we've still fared very Last Sunday, the team traveled Men's track team CLUB VOLLEYBALL well at several Division I tourna­ to Michigan and participated in the On Saturday, the men's club ments," Brandon said. Intercollege Hunt Seat Horse volleyball team will be hosting its The club volleyball team will Show hosted by Notre Dame Uni­ claims first place first tournament. The tournament be looking for support from the versity and Indiana University. is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. in Taylor students and faculty on Sat­ Sophomore Lori Nye placed the Don Odle gymnasium. urday. second out of seven in a novice flat Junior Kristen Horn had a KEVIN ANSELMO According to sophomore competition while fellow sopho­ strong showing by coming in sec­ Sports Editor Michael Brandon, the club's presi­ EQUESTRIAN TEAM more Laura VanArendonk placed ond place in the 5000-meter run dent, the team is young but tal­ Although the Taylor Equestrian third out of 14 in novice fences. and fourth place in the 3000-meter ented. team has competed in their last Sophomore Rachel Denison MEN'S TRACK run. Freshman Jamie Jorg came "What impresses me most show, seniors Heather Mason, An­ placed second out eight in a walk The Trojans had a strong first- in second place in the 3000-meter about our team is that we don't start gela Hoke, and Kristin Lundberg trot. place finish at the DePauw Invita­ run. tional last Saturday. Sophomore Amanda Davis Senior James Njoroge led the came in second place in the 400- way for the Trojans by claiming meter run with a time of 1:02.47. first-place in two events. Freshman Abby Widner captured Njoroge's time of 1:52.81 allowed third place in the 400-meter run. him to capture first in the 800- In the javelin event, freshman meter run and his 4:00.73 placed Danielle Swift captured first place. him first in the 1500-meter run. Sophomore Rachel Lightenberg Junior Shadrack Kilemba finished came in second place in the dis­ first in the 5000-meter run. cus and fourth in the shot put. Junior Matt Schweingruber's Sophomore Jenny Kline came in time of 54.51 was good for first second place in the 100-meter place in the 400-meter hurdles. hurdles. Freshman Darren Youngstrom On Saturday, the men's and came in first place in the 110-meter women's track teams will compete hurdles. Freshman Seth Anderson in the Indiana Little State Meet on finished first in the triple jump. the campus of Indiana Wesleyan The Trojans had a strong show­ University. ing in the 3000 steeplechase as jun­ ior Brett Loewen, freshman Mark GOLF Mohrlang, and junior Matt Sophomore Ben Metzger and Schweingruber came in second, freshman transfer Ryan Lambert ANDY ROON/ The Echo third, and fourth places, respec­ each shot an 81 in the Trojans sev­ tively. enth place finish on Wednesday. Junior Todd Colburn lays down the suicide sqeeze which allows Andy Krause to score. The Trojans were also domi­ Despite difficult weather con­ nant in the javelin as they claimed ditions on Monday, Metzger led the first three places. Junior Joe the way with an 82 at the Ball Easterhaus leads Trojans to victory Cebulski came in first, senior Ed State Invitational. Sophomore Jeff Traub came in second, and sopho­ Hager shot an 86. The Trojans fin­ The Trojans got a run in the inning and won, 8-4. more Curtis Diller came in third ished in 18th out of 20 schools. KEVIN ANSELMO third inning and two in the fourth. Sophomore Tara Shellabarger place. Ball State, Cincinnati, India­ Sports Editor Junior Joel Davis gave up just three hit a two-run double in the fifth in­ napolis University, and Cleveland BASEBALL hits and struck out nine as he ning to open up the game. Fresh­ WOMEN'S TRACK State were the top finishers. Junior Jon Easterhaus led the picked up the shutout in the team's man Robin Lockridge earned the Freshman Jody Thompson and The Trojans had a strong sec­ Trojans to a 9-4 victory in the first 3-0 victory. victory. junior Shelley Gibbs captured first ond place showing against eight game of a doubleheader yesterday The Trojans suffered a dis­ In the second game, the Lady and second place in the 1500- MCC rivals at St. Francis on Sat­ over Indiana Tech. heartening defeat as Indiana Trojans hit the ball hard but were meter run to help the Lady Trojans urday. Hager shot a 78 while Easterhaus went three-for-three Wesleyan rallied to scored five unable to generate any offense. to a fourth place finish at the Metzger came in with a 79. with three RBI's. Easterhaus also runs in the bottom of the seventh The team was blanked, 3-0. DePauw Invitational. The Trojans will travel to blasted a homerun into the trees in inning as the Trojans lost, 9-8. Sophomore third baseman centerfield. Sophomore Kevin Taylor lost Melanie Mannix made two out­ The Trojans offense collected the game in relief of junior Mario standing diving catches. YOU MAKE THE CALL three runs in the second, fourth, and Hernandez. Freshman Andy On Monday, the Lady Trojans sixth innings. Krause led the offense with two took two games over Goshen. If YOU MAKE THE CALL , you win Freshman Daniel Hernandez hits and two RBI's. Sophomore Lindsey Lund and breadsticks with cheese sauce earned the victory as he pitched a The Trojans, 12-11 overall, will freshman Loni Weber each drove (courtesy of T.O.P.P.I.T.). complete game. play at Bethel on Saturday. in three runs in a 15-1 victory. Just write down the teams which The Trojans lost the second Lund had three hits and fresh­ will win the following games and get game, 4-1. Sophomore Casey SOFTBALL man Mary Barnhart drove in two your response to the Echo office (or Hargrove pitched a complete game Senior Beth Dohogne went runs in a 3-2 victory. email ECHO) before noon on in the loss. three-for-four with two RBI's as The Lady Trojans lost a Saturday. On Tuesday, the Trojans split a the Lady Trojans won the first doubleheader on Tuesday to doubleheader with Indiana game of a doubleheader. The Lady IUPUI. The Lady Trojans were NBA: Wesleyan. Trojans scored five runs in the third defeated 9-1. Last week's winner Phoenix at Golden State In a 8-7 defeat, the team over­ JIM KENFIELD Utah at L.A. Lakers came a 5-4 deficit in the top of the New Jersey at Milwaukee Casa Patricia seventh inning by scoring three runs. They were not able to hold Chicago at Detroit departments the lead as IUPUI rallied with three Denver at L.A.Clippers Now renting runs in the bottom of the seventh Atlanta at Minnesota inning to win the game. Summer one- and two-bedrooms The Lady Trojans, now 7-15 TIE BREARER:(totai points) overall, will be on the road for the Vancouver at Dallas breadsticks Fall one-bedrooms remainder of the regular season. On Saturday, the team will travel with cheese sauce Contest open to students, faculty, and staff only; Previous winners are ineligible for 2 weeks. Call 664-4735 for more information. to Kalamazoo.