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can be synchronized with the Aaron Sattler GroupWise organizational fea­ Contributing' Writer tures including contact lists and calendars. Imagine a campus with every At the end of the quarter, the student and professor with his technology committee will ask or her own portable personal students and professors to evalu­ computer. That was the vision ate the potential of these ma­ of the technology committee chines in the classroom. They when they implemented the must determine if the Pocket Pocket PC experimental project PCs provide a decided advantage this quarter. Select students in to both the student and the pro­ two classes received Compaq’s fessor or if they are simply ex­ top of the line Ipac Pocket PCs pensive toys. Some advantages to use in and out of class, with of the Pocket PC include easy the purpose of determining the recording features, computer practicality of issuing them col­ access for off-campus students, lege-wide in the future. Profes­ and PowerPoint displaying ca­ sors also received their own at pabilities. the beginning of the year. These With excellent audio recording hand-held computers approxi­ ability, Professor Sharon mately the size of typical palm Johnson believes that the Pocket pilots, but offer much more PCs will provide students the than your average day timer. able cartridge similar to those onto these miniature computers. sion found on school comput­ unique ability to record audio and The Pocket PCs given to stu­ found in digital cameras. Stu­ Pocket PCs include condensed ers. Additionally, the Pocket PCs submit it to their professors. dents have 64 megabytes of dents can download practically versions of the Microsoft Office include the day-timing features RAM with an optional expand­ anything from movies to the Bible Suite, which work with the ver­ of ordinary palm pilots, and they See PCs page 13 Nursing Students Conduct Meningitis Research

Rachel Gamong Meningococcal disease is also the nursing program are trying “making Cedarville University cussed ways of addressing the Contributing Writer a leading cause of bacterial men­ to get across. students aware of the risk for problem. ingitis, an infection of the brain The eight nursing students meningitis and how to prevent Currently, they are implement­ Ten to fifteen percent of the and spinal cord coverings. Al­ who have worked hard to edu­ it.” ing their plan to help students 2,600 people who contract men­ though anyone can get menin­ cate Cedarville students and the The Meningitis Awareness recognize the risks of bacterial ingococcal disease each year in gococcal disease, college fresh­ community about the risks of Project began spring quarter of meningitis and the availability of the United States die in spite of men, especially those who live bacterial meningitis are Heidi last year when those involved vaccination. They hope to ac­ medical treatment. Ten percent in dorms, have a slightly higher Hambach, Jamie Mohler, Sarah formulated a three-pronged plan complish this by producing an of those who survive suffer risk of acquiring it. Ross, Sarah Snare, Bethany to increase awareness of the informative video to place in from the aftermath of this dis­ There is, however, a vaccine Warner, Melissa Van Earden, risks of bacterial meningitis in the Patterson Clinic about meningi­ ease, which can include loss of that can prevent two of the three Dana Davis, and Melanie community. tis and the vaccine. They also limbs or hearing, damage to the types of meningococcal disease Brossoit. After recognizing the need for plan to distribute pamphlets to nervous system, mental retarda­ in older children and adults. This Davis stated the goal of the meningitis awareness during fall tion, seizures, and strokes. is the message several seniors in Meningitis Awareness Project as quarter, the nursing students dis­ See Meningitis page 4 / ------\ Beam mp up, Scotty...... 1 ^Viewpoints_ C e l l a r

POH Keeps...... 3 Reexamining feminism...... 5 Acoustic Fire and St. Blue...... 11 Jim Dandy in the snack shop...... 11 Gl Noelle...... 6 CD Review: The Wallflowers ...... 12 Pishahhhhhhh...... 13 Sex Ed in Christian high schools...... 8 Artsy Opportunities...... 12 l------2 CEDARS- FRIDAY, Jan. 25,2002 ______News______Cedarville Hosts High School Leadership Weekend could ever ask or imagine.” We wanted the students to feel Kelly Issakatnen Each session started out with a comfortable with their small Contributing' Writer time of praise and worship group and trust them. Spending where the students were able to the night in the dorm provided a “If your Christianity is boring, prepare their hearts for the mes­ way for students to interact on it’s because of you,” said Jeff sage. They also chose two dif­ a more personal level with those Greer, who opened up the first ferent electives called break out that they had spent all day with. session of this past weekend’s sessions. In this small group set­ Good conversation flows much leadership conference with a ting, students learned and dis­ easier in a dorm setting,” said challenge to the over four hun­ cussed practical ways to live out Emily Gayer, who helped orga­ dred highschoolers, picked by their faith. nize the event. their churches and youth groups, Besides getting into the Bible, The weekend has already to attend the conference. attending the FFH concert, and proven fruitful. Greer received Lisa Herman, a small group enjoying plenty of food and a an email from a young man that leader, said, “The conference variety of games, those in atten­ attended the conference who got was an excellent time of fellow­ dance were able to just kick back into a car accident the day after ship and learning. I think that and enjoy spending time here at he arrived home from the con­ God blessed the conference and Cedarville. Each student stayed ference. many of the high schoolers had with their small group leader in In the email he stated that he life-changing experiences. the dorm where they had the had nothing to complain about The main speaker [Greer] gave opportunity to get a glimpse of and that he needed to call on God the challenge to be servant-lead­ college life. It was also a great when times were tough. He ers in a unique and fun style. His time to get to know one another wrote of changing his whole heart for these potential leaders the impossible through them.” students to dream big, live lives better. perspective, and taking the nec­ was evident, and he encouraged “Race to the Bottom,” the of purpose, and trust God to do “Building relationships was an essary steps to start living out a them to believe that God can do theme of the weekend, dared “immeasurably more than we important part of the weekend. life of purpose in Christ. Tommy Nelson To Speak For CEDARS Song Of Solomon Conference Cara L. Snider Editor in Chief

Hult said, “I never really stud­ Emily Wiljatnaa, assistant di­ Noelle M. Madsen Seth B. Martin Elizabeth Proemmel ied the Song of Solomon before, rector of Alumni Relations and a Layout Editor Assignment Editor Contributing Writer and [Nelson] just presented it in ’98 Cedarville graduate, said, Will H. Jenks Stacey L. Shcolnik a way that was very applicable.” “For the price of a one-night Photography Editor ■ Copy Editor Tommy Nelson is a man who Hult said that even though she is concert you get six sessions and travels across the United States not currently involved in a rela­ the chance to gain insight and Sarah L. Greene Teresa M. Ott educating the church on a book tionship, Nelson teaches prin­ skills for an incredible marriage.” Business Manager Copy Editor that is rarely talked about within ciples that she can apply to fu­ She has read “The Book of Ro­ Dr. S. Calhoun and Dr. D. Deardorff Christian circles and even less ture relationships. mance” and is looking forward Julian West and Dr. Leete frequently understood. Nelson Amy Dirr, resident director of to hearing Nelson speak in per­ teaches the Song of Solomon Maddox, said, “We have so son. and is coming to Cedarville to much preparation here [at Nelson teaches six sessions Cedars is a bi-weekly publication issued on Fridays, speak in chapel and hold a two- Cedarville] for future careers, during the two day conference except during breaks and exam weeks. The goal of Cedars is to day conference on Feb. 1-2. but not much preparation for which incorporates times of inform and entertain its readership through reporting on our Nelson, author of “The Book marriage, which is in my opin­ worship music. The first three campus and our community. of Romance,” is passionate ion more important than one’s sessions on Fri. night cover the The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Cedars, its staff, or of Cedarville University, but are about the principles of the Song career.” Dirr attended the con­ topics: art of attraction and dat­ solely those of the writer. All submissions are the property of of Solomon and its application ing, courtship, and intimacy. The ference in Dallas three years ago Cedars and are subject to editing and/or revision. in the lives of Christians. and thought that Nelson, one of next three sessions on Sat. Year-long subscriptions are available to the public Sophomore Katy Hult watched her favorite Bible teachers, did morning cover the art of con­ for $10.00 (U.S. Mail). Checks should be made payable to Nelson’s video series with her an incredible job explaining the flict, romance, and commitment. Cedars. home church’s college class last book and making it practical, Tickets to the conference are 251 N. Main St. - CEDARVILLE, OH-45314 summer and is planning on at­ while still having fun through offered to students at a dis­ (937)766-4991 tending the conference. humor. counted rate of $15. FAX: (937) 766-2760 - E-MAIL: [email protected] CEDARS- FRIDAY, Jan. 25,2002 3 News SRF Promotes Prayer For The Persecuted Church millions of Bibles and other been blessed by her involvement Allyssa Rost Christian materials throughout with SRF. “When I first went to Contributing' Writer the former Soviet Union, Asia, Students for Religious Freedom, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin I left feeling so privileged and “Persecution is the way to the America. Members have trained thankful to God for placing me cross,” said Jack Shaffer, area 20,000 pastors and Christian where 1 am. I had never heard director of Open Doors, as he leaders and have helped provide that there was so much perse­ entreated the University for support for the widows and or­ cution of fellow believers around prayer support during chapel on phans of martyrs and the fami­ the world. It really motivated me Jan. 17. His requests represent lies of those wrongfully impris­ to want to do something since the voice of two million Chris­ oned. They have been enabling God placed me in a position tians who face persecution Christians to survive in countries where I actually can do some­ worldwide. where opposition is the most in­ thing to help my brothers and “The number one request they tense. Their vision at Open sisters in Christ,” she said. [suffering Christians] specifi­ Doors is that “all doors are open Johnson said, “Start letter cally ask for is prayer,” Shaffer and God enables His body to go writing campaigns, we have a repeated throughout the message. into all the world and preach the few addresses on our web page. “They ask for prayers that they Gospel.” Inform others. There is also a will remain faithful, not neces­ Shaffer told of other needs of petition to President Bush going sarily that they would be re­ the persecuted - tools such as on right now that you can sign.” lieved,” said Shaffer. bicycles, motorcycles, and The group has also been in­ The chapel message focused books. “Although we all can’t go volved with such projects as on relaying this message of the to the harvest field, we can help raising money to evacuate Chris­ persecuted church and helping provide the tools through such tians from Indonesia, Blankets of Christians recognize the needs of organizations like Open Doors,” Love drive, and prayer meetings. the suffering church and support said Shaffer. Johnson said, “Ultimately, our it through prayer. Students were also encouraged On our own campus, Students ers and sisters who are being per­ main goal is to increase prayer Open Doors was founded in to become involved financially, For Religious Freedoms (SRF) secuted and to raise awareness coverage. I think we [SRF] 1955 by Brother Andrew, who through ministry trips, house is actively involved in these ef­ both in the student body and in would rather have a lot of people must keep his name obscure for meetings, letter-writing cam­ forts. Their purpose according the community.” praying on their own than just a security purposes. Since then, paigns, partners in prayer, and to Kaley Johnson, SRF’s Presi­ Rachel Williams, the secretary/ few members praying as a the organization has distributed other volunteer programs. dent, “is to pray for our broth­ treasurer of SRF. said she has group.” University EMS Volunteers Partner With Township

Call times are tracked, with an is a paramedic on the CUEMS Cindy Rich ultimate goal of stabilizing the team, the ambulance is not Contributing' Writer patient and delivering him or her equipped with a paramedic bag. to the hospital as efficiently as The close relationship with the The Cedarville University possible. At the hospital, the township allows for Cedarville Emergency Medical Service EMTs give a report to the emer­ to still be primarily involved in (CUEMS) consists of 14 mem­ gency room nurse. situations requiring paramedic bers from various majors, all Aside from going on calls, care. state-certified emergency medi­ CUEMS members also spend According to Assistant Chief cal technicians (EMTs). In ad­ time doing deskwork. Accord­ Eric Mitchell, the dynamics of dition to taking classes for state ing to Chief Kristie Burch, her the team, along with making for certification, the EMTs also at­ time is devoted primarily to fill­ a friendly atmosphere, also al­ tend training meetings every ing out extensive paperwork, low for close communication in other Sunday night. Many mem­ documenting patients’ condi­ serious times. It is during these bers of CUEMS are also dual tions, treatments, and times, all times when teamwork is crucial members with the township. of which is later reported to the for patients to receive correct Calls are generally made with state. She is also responsible for care. four members - one driver and the budget, attending county “What’s encouraging about three EMTs. To avoid potential chiefs’ meetings, and working the EMS is that if you ever feel lawsuits, the ambulance must with the township. overwhelmed, there is always turn on its lights and siren so that On more serious occasions someone there if you need help,” it arrives to the scene as soon as when a paramedic is needed Cedarville EMTs hone their life-saving skills. W. Jenks/ Cedars Mitchell said. possible. rather than a basic or intermedi­ “We view it as a ministry,” When paged, the EMTs listen department, where the new am­ the campus garage. During the ate EMT, an ambulance from the Burch said. “We pray for our to their radio for information on bulance, purchased last year, is call, CUEMS is in constant con­ township will accompany the patients at Sunday night meet­ their way to the downtown fire housed due to lack of space in tact with the dispatch in Xenia. CUEMS ambulance. While there ings, and we love what we do.” 4 CEDARS- FRIDAY, Jan. 25,2002 News Career Services Offers Information

Kimberly Eridon standpoint and made great con­ Senior Danielle Rogers said, “I ment. Among other areas of communications major, interned Lead Writer tacts. “I would encourage all of think it was quite worthwhile for study, English, technical com­ with U.S. Representative J.C. you to at least check out those who attended, and I think munications, organizational Watts, Okla. last summer and The Career Services Depart­ [the Leadership Institute],” that those who are able should communications, and history would like another internship ment offered a session on politi­ Waggoner said. take advantage of the opportu­ majors can find careers in pub­ similar or with the state depart­ cal internships for students in­ Special guests from local and nities available in D.C.” lic service as well. ment this summer. terested in interning for the sum­ national political offices and or­ Career Services personnel ad­ Sophomore Becky Gross is an Many other students ex­ mer. The session, held on Jan. ganizations spoke briefly as well. vised those interested in intern­ English major who attended the pressed interest in making a dif­ 15, featured students who have Barbara Schenck, who works ships with the government to presentation. “I like to try out ference. They seemed to agree interned and Cedarville graduates with Senator Mike DeWine, have a resume ready when call­ new things and have an active with Gibbs who said, “I don’t working in the political realm. spoke about her history in pub­ ing potential employers, to role, and I was trying to figure want to hear anyone griping Junior Brittany Waggoner, a lic service and opportunities gather information from an out what to do with my sum­ about politics and the govern­ graduate of the Leadership In­ available in the world of politics. organization’s website, and to fill mer,” Gross said. “I was inter­ ment if you aren’t willing to go stitute in Washington D.C., said Schenck said, “Internships pro­ out any online applications be­ ested in the connections [Career and change things.” that it was a great decision for vide whatever kind of opportu­ fore calling the organization. Services has] with local govern­ Schenck, who has been active her because, among other things, nity you make of them. If you The government does not only ment, and I could get involved in public service for 20 years, she learned exactly what she and your parents can afford [an employ political science majors, in state government as well be­ said, “Public service is the great­ needed to know for her field internship], I highly recommend according to Lew Gibbs, direc­ cause it’s closer to home.” Matt est way you can make a differ­ from a moral and conservative it to everyone.” tor of the career services depart­ Dunn, a junior organizational ence in someone’s life.”

Keen as are the arrows Meningitis Of that silver sphere, continued from page 1 Whose intense lamp narrows incoming freshmen and place In the white dawn clear information displays about the disease on the tables in the caf­ Until we hardly see - eteria. we feel that it Is there. After implementing these edu­ cational steps, they will send out a survey to assess the results of their project. Davis said, “We All the earth and air will want to know, did our project work? Did we achieve With thy voice Is loud, our goals?” As, when night is bare, Davis considers meningitis a valid concern on college cam­ From one lonely cloud puses because students live in close proximity to each other and The moon rains out her beams, because ventilation systems can spread the disease. and Heaven is overflowed. Still, the disease is mainly spread by direct contact with Dana Dav's anc^ Sarah Ross hope to promote meningitis awareness. W. Jenks/ Cedars infected individuals and through What thou art we know not; droplets of the respiratory sys- record, and its few side effects, regularly, eating a healthy diet, tem in the air. Sharing drinking such as redness and soreness at and avoiding the use of cigarettes What is most like thee? glasses, coughing, and sneezing the site of injection, are consid- and alcohol, can all spread bacteria. Davis eredmild. Symptoms of meningococcal From rainbow clouds there flow not said, “If only one person gets A study showed that the vac- meningitis are similar to those of [meningitis], it would be a huge cine created protective levels of the flu and include fever, severe Drops so bright, to see problem. If someone gets it, it antibodies against the four most headache, stiff neck, rash, nau- As from thy presence showers can cause death.” common strains of meningococ- sea, vomiting, and lethargy. Be- To take precautions against cus in over 90 percent of adults cause the onset of the disease a rain of melody. the disease, students can get the studied. occurs quickly, students who meningococcal vaccine which Students should also boost experience two or more of these — from To a Skylark, lasts for three to five years. The their immune response by get- symptoms Should seek medical vaccine has a reputable safety ting adequate sleep, exercising attention immediately. ______Percy Bysshe Shelley ______CEDARS-FRIDAY, Jan. 25,2002 5

V ie w points______Feminism Should Be Understood, Not Disregarded

Cara Snider radical” and usually just sup­ institution. I suggest that funda­ bands’ estates. As the Civil War 21sl century, seem based on com­ E d ito r ported by those on the left. A mentalists reexamine their posi­ ended, feminism entered its sec­ mon sense rather than extreme closer look reveals that feminist tion on feminism and, in doing ond phase, and women were able agendas. Through the years, We live in a society that prides ideas are what allow women to so, I believe they will find that to fight again for their rights, feminists have fought a tiresome itself on agendas and campaigns. vote in governmental elections, the basic principles of feminism eventually attaining the rights to and passionate fight that has, ul­ Everyone has adopted a cause hold offices, speak in public are­ are congruent with biblical stan­ suffrage, financial independence, timately, instilled in our women (or several) and struggles to nas, and make choices about ca­ dards. Perhaps I should also point social freedom, and sexual free­ a recognition of self-worth and voice their opinions, win their reer and family. Feminist prin­ out that Christ and Paul were ex­ dom. an appreciation for indepen­ rights, or defend their positions. ciples allow the women in this tremely progressive for their day Still, it is arguable that femi­ dence. We are buried under an ava­ University to study their chosen -they believed women should be nism did not take hold of main­ I realize that, conversely, lanche of ideologies and, as disciplines. able to serve in ministry, obtain stream society until the raucous many feminists condone abor­ singer Sheryl Crow says in one Still, what I find among most an education, and establish their decade of the 1960s, with pub­ tion, lesbianism, premarital sex, of her songs, “It’s hard to make conservatives is a bitterness to­ own identity in society. lications by Betty Friedan and and male-bashing. But we cer­ a stand.” ward the feminist movement, Initially, the feminist movement Simone de Beauvoir. This is per­ tainly cannot dismiss the good But what is disturbing is the and my female peers beginning in America acquired much haps when Christians broke with feminism has done for half of fact that many of us dismiss statements in class with the dis­ needed recognition during the the movement, or at least shied our population, simply because ideas simply because we will not claimer, “Not that I’m a femi­ 1848 convention in Seneca Falls, away from associating too we have been offended by a mi­ take the time or effort to under­ nist or anything.” How ironic NY. At this early stage, the closely with feminism. Parts of nority of extremists who call stand them. In recent years, I’ve that they feel the need to apolo­ women’s movement pushed for the movement were, indeed, themselves feminists. How come to realize that feminism is gize for espousing gender equal­ equal educational opportunities, sexually driven, anti-male instead would we react if Christianity one ideology that conservatives ity when it is the very principle as well as property rights so that of pro-female, and, at times, was judged by the vocal “extrem­ dismiss simply because it is “too that allows them to study at this wives could inherit their hus­ even immoral. ists” found on television, or Yet while I concur that some judged by the flawed ideas of le­ tenets of this third wave of femi­ galists or cults? We would nism go too far, many of the quickly point out that they are Students Join In Model U.N. ideas help us to understand dismissing a valuable ideology Kimberly Edlund women’s history, the limitations because of their limited exposure Sparks said, “I enjoyed work­ basic understanding of interna­ Staff Writer placed on them by society, and to a radical, yet vocal, minority. ing with the other delegates to tional relations, and Model UN the uniqueness of their experi­ We say we fear the label of try to create a resolution. It was is a great way to develop that.” For the first time ever, ences. Feminist writers and “feminist,” but if we were con­ fun getting involved with the This conference provided ex­ Cedarville University sent a speakers of this era investigated sistent, we would realize that the delegate from Japan and trying perience needed for us to com­ team of students to a Model gender stereotyping, pointed out label of “Christian” is just as to convince the delegate from pete in another conference Feb. United Nations competition in that history was only told loaded, just as volatile. the U.S. to vote with us.” 7-9 against several schools in Dayton, Ohio. On Sat., Jan. 19, through male perspectives, ar­ What disturbs me the most is We were responsible for rep­ the area, including University of four students, Jack Gray, Colby gued that women should not be that whole generations of Chris­ resenting their countries’ per­ Dayton, Miami University, Ohio Mathews, Timothy Sparks, and forced into roles, and even tian women are graduating from spectives of the situation, while Northern, and Taylor University. I, participated in the conference pointed out double standards for college and going about their trying to compromise and come At this conference, the team under the leadership of Dr. men and women. lives without any interest in femi­ to an agreement with the other will represent the Philippines in Frank Jenista, professor of in­ Although I do not intend to nist studies, assuming that femi­ countries present. Participants three committees, each work­ ternational studies. produce, in this column, a his­ nism is “bad,” because that’s in the conference tried to keep ing on different topics. We are During this simulation, each toriographical essay on the femi­ what they’ve been told. We can­ matters as true to life as pos­ looking forward to participating of us represented a different nist movement, I think that it is not be grateful for our current sible. Sparks said, “I was sit­ in the next conference. member country of the United important to understand the liberties, unless we investigate ting between the delegates from Sparks said, “I am hoping that Nations in the First Committee roots of feminism. In doing so, our past. And for women and all the Palestinian Authority and Is­ we are able to strike more deals of the General Assembly, dis­ we can understand that the minorities, there is an empow­ rael, so I had to deal with accu­ and create a little more contro­ cussing the situation in Afghani­ women’s movement succeeded erment that comes with under­ sations of terrorism, but they versy.” stan. Each country was trying in giving women a place in soci­ standing our uniqueness, our vic­ were actually pretty nice to each Each delegation scores points to work with different coun­ ety and allowed them to be de­ tories, our strengths. other.” for how well they represent tries, as well as nongovernmen­ fined on their own terms, not by It is vital that we acknowledge To participate in Model UN, their countries’ position, how tal organizations (NGO), to the preconceptions and ideals of the limitations that are still placed students must spend a large they work with other countries pass a resolution that would men. on women - the assumptions, amount of time researching and and how well they follow the work toward the betterment of Most of us would agree that preparing. Gray said, “Every parliamentary procedures of Afghanistan and its people. the initial principles of feminism See Feminism page 10 Christian should have at least a Model UN that are given. are not radical and, to us in the 6 CEDARS- FRIDAY, Jan. 25,2002 jpwpnin Firsthand Experience Generates Respect For ROTC ally get up at 5:00 on Saturday Noelle Madsen mornings) and hungry. They Layout Editor told me that is the purpose of training - to create situations A thick, yellow smoke was where the cadets are exhausted, coming toward me and I wanted hungry, pushed as far as they to run away. The man I was can go physically, then require standing beside said that when them to make wise decisions. it reached us my eyes would ROTC members go to classes probably water and sting. The for training and these weekends sound of gunfire was loud. It are a culmination of all that they would have been a good time to learn. It is where they can imple­ turn around or at least get down ment and practice all that they to the ground and find cover, but have been studying. After train­ the ROTC members that I was ing and completing the missions following didn’t do either. In­ that have been assigned, they all stead they ran faster up the hill go back to the classroom for a toward the sound of the machine debriefing time. gun and into the smoke screen. As I watched the activity I closed my eyes for a minute around me and observed the men and imagined that it was real. It and women who were prepar­ wasn’t hard to do. ing for war, 1 wondered why Most people know that the anyone would do this. Why U.S. Army protects our country would you choose to place your­ and fights during the war, but I self in a situation such as this? wonder how many, like me, are I arrived when it was still dark leaders for the first mission. Cadet German, a Central State Why would you want to take the so far removed from war that and MSG Daniels took me to They wrote the instructions in University student said, “I don’t responsibility of preserving hu­ they lack the deep respect that where the 30 or so cadets had their notebooks, asked a few worry about my own safety; if man life? Why would you sacri­ they should have for these men spent the night in the woods be­ questions and then went to get I had to die in any way, I would fice your life for freedom that and women. I have never hind Central State University. As their squads together to practice die serving my country. I am a you would never enjoy? watched a friend and comrade I walked down the path, I looked some maneuvers. born soldier.” I asked Cadet German why he die next to me after being shot. toward the ground and saw a The two squads entered the I stood at the edge of the ac­ joined ROTC. He said, “At first I have never spent cold nights guy lying in the wet leaves, woods and I followed behind the tion during the missions and saw it was for the scholarship sleeping on the ground or days dressed in camouflage with a straight line of silent cadets. They how the cadets responded to money, but now I know that I walking through the woods not rifle pointed at me. As my eyes were told to move forward until orders, the way their choices want a career in the army. It’s knowing when the enemy adjusted to the darkness, I real­ they ran into the opposing affected the success of the mis­ hard to explain, hard to put into would attack. I have never had ized that the other objects I forces, a group of cadets desig­ sion and how they worked with words, but there’s something to make spilt-second decisions thought were stumps were more nated for the weekend as the each other. The missions didn’t called a natural soldier.” knowing that my choices could people, all with rifles aimed in “enemy.” always go as planned. Dustin I felt awkward and misplaced cost people their lives. But I various directions. When the first gunshots went Walker, a Cedarville University while I was out there observing. caught a glimpse of what it might I wished that someone had told off, I couldn’t see everything ROTC member said, “Our goal I looked like everyone else in the be like when I spent a day with me that the rifles used in prac­ that was happening at the front is to protect ourselves and ap­ green army fatigues that I was ROTC cadets, who were train­ tice are never loaded and all have of the line, but as I moved closer ply lethal force on the enemy. borrowing. I blended in on the ing to fight. When I see them safety blocks at the end of the I realized that everyone was During the attack on the bunker, outside, but I knew I didn’t have walking around campus dressed barrel. moving as quickly as possible we did take the objective but at the same mindset as the other in their army fatigues, I rarely Some of the cadets were eat­ toward the place where the high losses. Combat is chaos: people there. I am not a born think anything other than that ing, some were packing bags, shots had been fired. They were we have to make order out of soldier, and I was surrounded by they are getting a lot of money and many were lying on the moving closer to the enemy. it.” many who are. to go to school. ground watching, ready for an It was in that moment, when After training was over, Walker But that day was training for Training for the US army is attack. It was cold, and the air I thought it would be best if they said, “There is a certain order to me as well. I learned that I was serious. Every move and every was damp. I regretted immedi­ stopped and slowly made their missions and you have to con­ ignorant of the amount of dedi­ decision calculated and exact. ately that I hadn’t brought a pair way up the hill, but instead duct those orders in the proper cation, skill and courage that is There is no room for error, be­ of gloves or put on extra layers. watched them run toward the way. [Training] is the time to necessary to defend our coun­ cause it may cost lives. This is They brought me to Nate Ger­ enemy, that I was profoundly make mistakes, you learn not to try in war. I also learned that ig­ not a game to be taken lightly. man, the platoon leader for the impacted by the courage neces­ make the same mistakes.” norance is no excuse for having Stay alert, watch, be aware, pay day, the person I was allowed sary to be a part of the army. After hiking through the anything less than immeasurable attention...were all phrases that to follow because he was super­ Being in the army means regard­ woods, and standing outside for respect and reverent grateful­ I heard constantly when I spent vising and giving the orders be­ ing others as higher than your­ several hours, I commented to ness to those who choose to run a day observing a ROTC train­ fore each mission. He was giv­ self. It means committing one­ someone standing near me that toward danger, when most of us ing weekend. ing instructions to the two squad self to a higher cause. I was cold, tired (I don’t usu­ would look for cover. CEDARS- FRIDAY, Jan. 25,2002 7 ______Vipwpni nls Chestnut Speaks Out Against Cedar Faces Formality, Encourages Sincerity

R obert (Chestnut *I estly care how someone’s break emotional baggage that they was. Good for you. We need have been carrying around dur­ Contributing Writer more caring people in the world ing break. Want to be a psych, Andrea to cancel out people like me. major? Well, get your first taste I should begin by mentioning When someone asks me what of it through this guy. that the idea for this article was my break was like, I enjoy His girlfriend broke up with Endicott submitted by another student; throwing them for a loop. So him on Christmas morning and however, 1 have forgotten who when one person asked me how then started dating his brother you are, so now I’m taking the Church & School my break was, I told him that that afternoon, and now they are V - I credit. my house caught on fire while engaged. In these situations, Now we are back at school, Relations Asst., my dad was hanging the 45- your best bet is to simply smile wJ J and everything is just wonder­ / year-old Christmas lights, and and nod, and be sure to give a External Relations ful. We have seen the changing that the fire incinerated our concerned, “mmm” every two V of the seasons (finally) and the \ / Christmas tree and presents. minutes or so. Just be sure to addition of even more students Next we discovered that our never ask questions. You could What is the best aspect of Do you have any unusual to our campus. So if you hap­ house was actually packed so full find yourself losing large quan­ your job? Definitely the stu­ talents? I’m licensed to ride a pen to be one of those new of asbestos and coated in so tities of your life while Captain dents. I also love working with motorcycle and drive a fork­ people, let me be the first to say, much lead paint that it exploded. Emotional Wreck tells you why events like Cedar Mania and lift. “Hi, how was your break?” Now This sent the tree shooting into his puppy running away in the Junior Jam. all you have to do is say “great” the night sky like a huge flaming fourth grade led to his failing Who is your hero? Dave and return the question to me. arrow. Unfortunately, it landed math for the fourth time. It’s What animal do you con­ Wenzel - for his amazing abil­ Then we will become best in the gasoline plant next door. OK, though; I didn’t want those sider yourself most similar ity to rewrite Lion of Judah and friends, and you can be an usher And the rest from there was on twenty minutes anyway. I’d just to? I’ve been described by promote Link 2 CU. at my wedding. Yes, that’s right the 11:00 news. Impressed? I waste them on menial actiyities many people as a squirrel - - it’s the ever-popular return to didn’t think so, but then again, like breathing and eating. So next unable to look at anything for In your opinion, what is formality. neither was the person who time you find yourself toe-to-toe very long and drawn to shiny the best song of all time? For those of you who are asked me. with a total stranger, put on a objects. Your Grace by Jackson Finch somehow unaware, the return to But it could be worse, you happy face, ask a simple ques­ formality occurs every time we could get that person who sud­ tion, and hope for a simple an­ Describe your favorite What one word best de­ all come back to school after an denly decided to release all of the swer. childhood memory. Ambush­ scribes you? Random extended break like Thanksgiv­ ing the neighbors with rotten ing or Christmas. Once we ar­ walnuts. Name two things that are rive on campus, we all have always found in your refrig­ something to talk about - even Baptist Bible Seminary What book are you cur­ erator. Ranch dressing and if we don’t want to - our break. 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Ryan Culpepper perpetuation of ignorance could we begin to disagree though, is Adam King Contributing 1 W rite r be effective is a fallacy. on the topic of prevention. A study by the Alan Should Christian schools provide Freshman Unde­ The Song of Solomon confer­ Guttmacher Institute showed information about birth control? clared ence is coming up, as you are that teenage childbearing in the How about condoms, STDs, and no doubt aware. It’s normally United States is the highest of adoption? Nicknames: Cha Chi, A- closed-door material has already five developed countries sur­ I believe they should. I believe dumb King, Shaquita sparked a number of good con­ veyed - Canada, England, that a student who attends a Sibs: Two sisters, Nicolette versations, and I’ve been a part France, and Sweden. American Christian school should have the and Annelise; one brother, Evan of a few of them. This confer­ teens also had the highest rate same information as the student ence really has me thinking about of contracting STDs, the high­ who attends a public school. If What has been your favor­ never do again but would rec­ what a Christian’s reaction est abortion rate, and the high­ a Christian school student ite memory here at ommend to someone else to should be to sex education and est percentage of teens having chooses to be sexually active Cedarville? Hearing the sto­ try? A cartwheel sexual awareness. unprotected sex. (and there can be no doubt many ries of Matt Borich’s big ear. As a public school alumnus, I The Institute published as its do), he/she deserves to know What is your most embar­ went through the traditional sex- thesis for the press release that how to be safe and protect him/ When the food at Chuck’s rassing moment? When my ed class, so it’s remarkable for the factors contributing to de­ herself. At my school, a student is less than appealing, what parents gave me the “birds and me to hear about some of the creased pregnancy, disease, and could get a condom from the do you do to feed yourself? the bees” talk. experiences my Christian school abortion in the other four coun­ nurse’s office free of charge. Eat produce previously “bor­ If you could recommend friends had. I’ve heard of every­ tries were “societal assistance to While it is upsetting that teens rowed.” any class at Cedarville, what thing from “adolescence aware­ teenagers in their transition to are sexually active, if using this Who is your favorite chapel would it be, and why? Transi­ ness” to “values education,” adulthood, combined with open­ condom meant saving the future speaker and why? How can I tions - it is a great use of 200 where the emphasis is on bodily of a teenager, Christian or not, I ness about teenage relationships, choose just one? dollars. changes. For most, if sex was clear expectations for respon­ am glad it was available, and I discussed at all, it was as more sible sexual behavior, and access think it should be available to ev­ What is the funniest thing If you could take anything of a mini-sermon on staying to sexual and reproductive ser­ ery student, no matter where he you ever remember being (other than the Bible) on a pure. Case closed. vices.” In other words, society, goes to high school. said in chapel? When Dr. deserted island, what would It’s been easy for a long time education, and the availability of I know birth control methods Dixon told us, “Never lose your you take and why? My purple to point the finger at public safe alternatives. These facts like the pill are not always ef­ virginity...” octopus beanie baby - I can’t schools and their values-free sex stand in direct opposition to the fective; I know condoms are not sleep without it. education as one of the best rea­ traditional conservative view that “safe” sex. But, there is no ques­ Who has been the most in­ sons to choose Christian or openness about sexuality in tion they are “safer” sex. And, fluential person in your life, What one word would you and why? My father. He is such want printed on your tomb­ home schooling. Right-wing schools will lead to promiscu­ there’s no need to deceive Chris­ an amazing person, and he al­ stone? Strategy groups like Focus on the Family ity. America has, by far, the tian teens. Give them all the ways does everything for God. and the Christian Coalition have “least comprehensive sex educa­ facts. Tell them the failure rates Also he taught some pretty If you could change one lobbied against sex-ed., trying to tion program of the five coun­ of contraceptives, but tell them good lessons to my bum. thing about Cedarville, what get it pushed up to higher grades, tries,” yet we have, by far, the they exist. Tell them the failure would it be? Take the hairs out trying to make it abstinence- worst problems. rates of contraceptives, but tell of the strawberry ice cream. only, or trying to remove it alto­ My point is simply that leav­ them what they are and how What was the last song you gether. But I’ve been doing ing teens in the dark about sex they work. listened to? “I’m Dreaming of If you could meet anyone some research, and sadly, the will not stop them from won­ I guess I don’t understand a White Christmas.” you wanted, who would you number of teen pregnancies does dering about it, or even trying it. what exactly we are trying to ac­ meet, and why? Britney not differ significantly between I think we can all agree on that. complish by denying Christian What is your favorite line Spears- she uses her God-given Christians and non-Christians. In a Christian school, though, teenagers the information that from a song? “It’s all good, talent. Our idealistic system is not the issue becomes whether or could save them unspeakable Range Rover all wood.” How many hours of sleep working. My opinion is that not we should tell all the facts heartache, not to mention a load What is a song that often do you average every night? many Christian high schools about sex. I’m sure no one of responsibility they are not gets stuck in your head? 6 able or ready to handle. Several have removed themselves too would contest the basics: they Michael Jackson, “Beat It.” far from reality, imagining that should at least know what sex students I talked to about this What do you appreciate if their students don’t know is. Most would suggest that topic expressed concern that What is your favorite most about Cedarville? Loose about sex, they won’t ask and Christian school students should making safe options available Ben + Jerry’s ice cream fla­ RAs won’t try it. Worse than even a be taught that sex is a gift from connotes a school’s approval of vor? White “Just Say No” method, many God and that it is ordained for immoral behavior. In my opin- If you could change one Christian schools have chosen marriage. Again, this is unques­ What is one thing you rule here at Cedarville, what to “Just Say Nothing.” That this tionably a good lesson. Where See Sex Ed. page 10 have done, that you would would it be? No Room Checks CEDARS-FRIDAY, Jan. 25,2002 9 iewpoi ni Letters to the Editor:

Dear Editor: Dear Editor:

I am writing in response to Charlie Shifflett’s article on Harry Potter. A while back, I became very I would just like to say that I have experienced firsthand the interested in this phenomenon and decided to take on the books and read them for myself. After now “kleptomania” that Rob Chestnut described here on campus. Last reading them I am more convinced than ever that the books are innocent, for about the first five year, during a rainy spell, I unwittingly placed my umbrella in the pages. What disturbs me, I guess, is that as the series progresses, they only get worse. The fourth coatroom and went to eat in Chuck’s. When I returned to retrieve book has begun to entail language, in a children’s book. But what really shocked me was the ending my Umbrella, however, I saw three guys standing in the general of the book. For an incredibly evil power to arise the following occurs in one horrific scene: a man area, while one was saying that he had forgotten his umbrella. “I’m cuts off his hand, kills a baby, takes blood from Harry and eventually a man long - gone rises in a new just gonna take this one,” he told his friends, as he picked up mine. body out of this massive cauldron. Innocent? I think not. Quite perturbed, I marched up to the perpetrator and said, “No, I recently read an interesting article on FoxNews.com. It was an interview with true witches and actually that’s mine.” He looked a bit embarrassed (can you imag­ how they felt about the series. They commented that they were excited because out of the Harry ine?) and mumbled something about “just kidding” while his friends Potter movement they said they would get their next generation of witches and their power would be laughed. Then, he would not give it back until I forcefully asked, increased. Maybe we should look at Philippians 4:8. Is Harry Potter pure and noble, or are we sticking “So, are you going to give it to me?” dangerously close to the line of what could be wrong? Why expose kids to this when the witches People, if you forget your umbrella, don’t just grab someone themselves are saying they will recruit kids from this movement? The witches seem to understand else’s. A little water on your head is not going to kill you. what we want to deny - Harry Potter is dangerous. Instead of giving our kids this kind of literature, let’s hand them something just as good and better for them. Give them C.S. Lewis and Tolkien, who Megan Grove took the time to write spiritual and Christian allegories. Maybe this is one movement Christians should be wary of.

Nathan Schultz

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Because of limited space we cannot guarantee that all letters will be printed. G e n e v a C o l l e g e PRO CHRISTO ET PATFUA 3200 College Avenue Beaver Falls, PA 15010 CEDARS- FRIDAY, Jan. 25,2002 Vlewp oi nt Sex Ed. somehow circumvents the teen­ their actions. Let them know told how to buy or take birth con­ afraid of letting our students ager from learning the conse­ how they can be safe and re­ continued from page 8 trol safely. I’ve actually had a know the whole truth. We have quences of sin “the hard way.” sponsible. student tell me he knew the Bible for guidance and dis­ ion, this could not be further If someone feels that, by deny­ I would never insult Christian condoms were available at gas cernment. We have the freedom from the truth. That’s precisely ing Christian teenagers informa­ schools by implying that they are stations but would have no clue to encourage abstinence and the beauty of a Christian school: tion about safe sex and disease ignorant about sex, even safe where to “find one on the God’s model for purity in any sex education wouldn’t have to and pregnancy prevention, he are sex. Clearly, in this culture, most shelves” or how much it would way we choose. And, certainly, be values-free, as it is in a pub­ somehow helping God enact His are presented with information cost. There are Christian school we should exercise that right, but lic school. Abstinence before judgment on them for their sin, about the topic on an almost daily students who are in immeasur­ no more than we should exer­ marriage should be presented as isn’t that extremely presumptu­ basis by the secular media. Cer­ able pain because no one cared cise God’s mercy and compas­ the only option for which God’s ous and unbecoming of God’s tainly the family should play a enough to tell them about the sion to those who are struggling. Word makes allowance. By all mercy? Students who choose to substantial (indeed, the substan­ dangers of contracting an STD A large number of Christian means, the teacher should dis­ be sexually active outside of mar­ tial) role in the education process or about unsanitary sexual con­ schools in particular have courage his students from pre­ riage will have quite enough pain as well. But the unfortunate re­ ditions. There are infants born shirked this important responsi­ marital sex, citing the Bible’s to deal with. They do not need, ality is that many times this bib­ into homes that cannot afford bility that is critical to the com­ many passages on the topic. But, and God certainly does not need lical institution has broken down, their care and to parents who plete education of high school for the sake of the students and teachers, parents, and school even among Christian families, cannot care for them, because students. There is no truth in this the children they are physically board members to silently add and Christian schools, like their their teenage mothers and fathers world that should intimidate a capable of bringing into the to their grief by withholding secular counterparts, would be were too ashamed to ask how Christian. Presenting all the op­ world, he should acknowledge truth that could have prevented irresponsible to ignore the fac­ to protect themselves. This tions, even when they don’t nec­ that undoubtedly some student it. tion of students whose parents should not be. essarily fall into our worldview, in his class will become sexu­ In the same way that we dis­ have not properly prepared I am not suggesting that a is nothing to shy away from; ally active before marriage, and courage teens from drinking, but them. It is the school’s mission comprehensive sex-ed program indeed, a comprehensive educa­ he owes it to that student (and emphatically underscore “If you to prepare every student to face will solve all our problems. Yes, tion only sharpens our views. all the others) to tell him the drink, please don’t drive,” we his future conscientiously, re­ some kids will ignore it anyway. We all believe that, or we whole truth. should plead with Christian gardless of his religion or family Some kids will not be convinced wouldn’t be in higher education. Another argument I have fre­ school students to guard their background. that it can happen to them. But, So, let’s start living that lesson quently heard is that teaching purity, but let them know there Today, the fact is that many I don’t see why we as Chris­ in our schools, by giving our stu­ safe sex in Christian schools are far greater implications for Christian teens have never been tians, of all people, would be dents the whole truth. sic principles of the movement Feminism is not to say that we accept it in its entirety. Every ideology has continued from page 5 its flaws. But we must be reso­ lute and take a stand for the posi­ the unequal pay in the workplace, tive ideals of feminism. In doing the clash between family and so, we must reject the constructs work priorities. All of these is­ of our society that make women sues revolve around feminism objects or deny us the standing and feminist studies; and while we deserve. Women have come I will not naively paint feminism so far and yet are still expected as a peaceful journey forequal­ to fit certain roles and give in to ity, I must defend the movement media representations and bi­ against so many who seek to de­ ases. stroy its value and ignore its ben­ To be a feminist is to be a per­ efits. son who believes in the power Women on this campus must and uniqueness of women, to set aside fear of being identified appreciate their past and to ac­ with feminism, and instead be tively take interest in the current willing to give their predecessors struggles facing women. So the recognition they deserve. We unashamedly I state - yes, I am must realize that to espouse ba­ indeed a feminist.

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Carrie Schaeffer blue. They felt they needed something else and someone C o ini t r i lb u t i n & Wr i t e r suggested ‘saint’. St Blue’s formation as a band A newly restructured Acous­ was just as simple. Haymer, tic Fire featured the band St. Blue Robinson, and Thornburg, a last Thurs. night. The event was church music major, had all been held in the snack shop and of­ together in the band Second fered students a relaxed coffee Nature last year. “When that shop atmosphere with luxuries band broke up,” said Robinson, such as couches, candles, and “three of us decided to get to­ lava lamps while enjoying the gether and cover some Ben music of St. Blue. Folds tunes. We had known “Our style is something like Mike for a while so adding him piano jazz rock, or three-piece was obvious.” rock,” said band member Devin The guys like to have a good Robinson. “We mainly play the time while entertaining enthusi­ music of Ben Folds, since he’s astic Ben Folds fans. “At one pretty popular with college stu­ concert,” Robinson said, “I was dents.” Pianist Robinson and going to do this thing where I guitarist Mike Di Cuirci Jr., along jumped off the piano and onto with vocalist Matt Thornburg the stage. I jumped off the pi­ and drummer Mark Flaymer, a ano, tripped, and fell o ff the ’00 graduate, make up the band stage.” Despite their sometimes St. Blue. members, there really is no story crazy antics, the band members Robinson, a junior video ma­ original songs, mostly written by Along with their unique style, the behind their name. The band - and their audience - really en­ jor, said, “We just [play] for Robinson, that they occasionally band sports a rather unique wanted a mellow color and piked joyed themselves. fun.” The band also has several incorporate into their repertoire. name. According to the band Wallflowers Album Regarded As Genre Classic They convey threads of personal L e v i G a n g ! too loosely then opened the emotion and experience to cre­ Contributing Writer gates,” then as the music rises ate songs that stand in stark con­ to the chorus, “But all of these trast to run of the mill, tightly horses/ that you chase around/ It is not very often that a band woven and predictable pop or in the end they are the ones/ that releases an album that could be rock ballads. always bring you down.” considered a classic of its time, Dylan said, “There shouldn’t In “Sixth Avenue Heartache,” an album combining lyrics that be a brochure pointing out what Dylan tells of a guitar-playing reflect timeless themes and re­ everything means, it’s almost homeless man with whom he alities of life with genre-break­ like cheating when you do. I’m felt a connection: “He liked do­ ing music that subtly boasts tal­ painting pictures of an emotion, ing the same thing I liked doing, ent not being overdone. I’m not always making a point.” even though we came from two In 1996, The Wallflowers Dylan doesn’t craft his songs drastically different worlds.” He (Mario Calire', Rami Jaffee, to push an agenda (political or sings, “And the same black line Jakob Dylan, and Greg Richling) otherwise), to make a statement, that was drawn on you/ was released their second album, or to say something ironic and drawn on me/ and now it’s “Bringing Down the Horse.” catchy in order to grab a drawn me in/ Sixth Avenue Since then it has sold over six listener’s ear. His songs are sim­ Heartache.” million copies and was nomi­ ply “snapshots of who you are The songs on the album reflect nated for four Grammy awards when you’re arriving some­ Dylan’s attitude of perseverance, in 1997. Lead singer/ guitarist where,” he said. They empha­ but also do not ignore the disil­ Jakob Dylan, son of Bob Dylan, size the fact that life and experi­ lusionment that many people feel wrote all songs on the album and ences can’t always be summed on a day-to-day basis. “Every takes a raw, bare bones ap­ up in neat little choruses and Bring Down the House, by The Wallflowers, is considered a genre classic song is about feeling massively proach to his lyrics and music. phrases. Following a romantic style, his The lyrics of “Invisible City” He sings, “The imitation of good hate/ it may have been the first lyrics are highly introspective. epitomize Dylan’s lyrical style. faith/ is how you stumble upon of mistakes/ when we held on See Wallflowers page 13 1 2 CEDARS- FRIDAY, Jan. 25,2002 ______I^lie Celleti?______FFH, A Campus Favorite, Returns For Concert

FFH opened their concert with worship songs, two of the band Nicole Hanson one of their signature songs, members left the stage and Contributing- Writer “Big Fish” and already had the while Michael Boggs played gui­ audience clapping and singing tar in the background, Diebler For the second time in three along by the end of the song. The spoke of his relationship with years, Cedarville University has concert continued with reflec­ Christ and gave a clear presen­ had the privilege of hosting one tive songs such as “Your Love tation of the salvation message. of the most talented and up and is Life to Me,” and upbeat songs Senior psychology major Val coming Christian contemporary like “Daniel.” Wubbena said she “enjoyed the bands. The song “Daniel” speaks of concert because Jeremy seemed On Fri., Jan. 11, the self-ac- a Christian desiring to imitate to be very transparent and that claimed “pop-acoustic vocal” Daniel’s faith in the lion’s den helps the audience become per­ band known as Far From Home and Moses’ power in the Lord. sonally involved.” (FFH), performed in the Dixon Senior finance major Graig In the past two years, FFH Ministry Center. Though Jeromy Bantle said, “The atmosphere has seen 2,000 people led to Diebler writes most of the made for one of the best con­ Christ during their concerts. songs, the other three members certs here at CU.” Best-selling Christian author of the band, his wife Jennifer Aside from performing songs Max Lucado has teamed with Diebler, Michael Boggs, and from their three major releases, FFH and provided books for the Brian Smith, all perform vocals FFH also led the audience in sev­ band to distribute to those who and play various instruments. eral worship songs. Boggs said receive Christ at their concerts. FFH began their musical ca­ on the FFH website, “When you Sophomore music major Jon reer in 1991 perform ing a gather in His name and sing Estes said he enjoyed the con­ cappella music in church ser­ corded three albums: “I Want to The band has been promoting praises to Him, I think that God cert because “[the concert] vices. Since then, they have re­ Be Like You,” “Found a Place,” this most recent album while on comes in a special way and wasn’t based on talent that the corded 10 albums. and their newest release in Au­ tour in the fall with Point of meets a whole lot more needs group brought forth, but it was Since signing with Essential gust entitled, “Have I Ever Told Grace, and now again on the than we ever even know about.” centered around giving God the Records in 1997, FFH has re­ You.” road alone. Midway through the praise and glory.” Cities Offer Art Opportunities With Galleries, Theatre

Michael Mimahan have to know where to go to get thing-in-the-window shops to ter is not taboo. Coming soon is tic unity and visual integrity, it’s Contributing' Writer it. lock up by 8:00. P.M. However, the play Macbeth with fair to rate their work as uneven. Hidden in the heart of down­ look forward to the first Satur­ Cedarville’s own Dr. Diane Mer­ However, I feel compelled to Are you writhing with excite­ town Columbus is a relatively day of every month. Why? Gal­ chant as the dramaturg. It runs suggest a production that re­ ment over your plans to eat at small strip of shops, galleries, lery Hop. From 6:00-10:00 P.M., from Jan. 31 - Feb. 16. Also look cently opened. Certainly not for the usual, overpriced chain res­ and restaurants that many crit­ the night comes alive and High forward to Edward Albee’s ac­ the faint at heart, “Hedwig and taurant and watch the newest ics have hailed as one of the best Street sings the melody of new claimed play “Seascape” from the Angry Inch” is a strange blockbuster? If so, I’m sorry. art and design districts in the exhibits, free hors d’oeuvres, March 14-30. Tickets are expen­ brew of touching and troubling. This column is for everyone else Midwest. SoHo meets Chelsea in and the best four hours of walk­ sive, so look for the half off stu­ I’m a fan. Whether you walk out - for those of you who would a unique Midwest-flavored cul­ ing around Ohio has to offer. Ask dent rush on Sunday afternoons, blissfully humming the catchy like to replace slop with sub­ tural hub called the Short North. anyone who’s been and they’ll and “pay what you can” events, eighties-rock ballads that domi­ stance but don’t quite know In a matter of three city blocks, agree that this monthly event is where a can of beans is as good nate the show, or feeling as if where to begin. My suggestion: one can take in the work of not to be missed. Personal fa­ as dough for a sneak preview/ you’ve been secretly violated, I try art on for size. It might fit prominent new artists, trendy vorites: Max’s (greasy food with dress rehearsal. guarantee it will make you think. better than you would suspect. urban design and furniture great atmosphere) and paintings If you’d rather make a night Again, tickets are rather pricey, The small-town woes that of­ stores, accessory and clothing by Stephen Pentak, which run of it in Columbus, I suggest but you can find student rates if ten plague culture-hungry indi­ boutiques that actually won’t on rotation. CATCO (Contemporary Ameri­ you do your homework. If viduals are especially contagious plunge you into bankruptcy, and At The Human Race Theatre can Theatre Company). Usually “Hedwig” doesn’t sound like during these bleak winter eateries with style and atmo­ Company, one can find produc­ for the more daring of your cup of tea, you can look months. What many a soul- sphere. tions that explore the human theatergoers, productions at forward to “Three Days of starved Cedarvillian never real­ Expect the high-end art galler­ condition, ask important ques­ CATCO are cutting edge ver­ Rain” from Feb. 19-M arch 17 izes, however, is that the best of ies to close by 6:00 P.M. on regu­ tions, and dare to approach con­ sions of new, 20th Century, and or “Having Our Say” in April. Western art and culture is virtu­ lar business days, and the smor­ troversy from new and unex­ occasionally 19th Century Clas­ ally at our fingertips. You just gasbord of must-touch-that- pected angles. Of course, laugh­ sics. Occasionally lacking artis­ See Opportunities page 13 CEDARS-FRIDAY, Jan. 25,2002 13

Wallflowers PCs continued from page 11 to be able to interface with all continued from page 1 the machines in the classroom defeated,” he said, “because The music is very melodic, Keyboardist Rami Jaffee, refer­ at the same time to send students that’s what I was living.” using simple acoustic guitar riffs ring to “One Headlight,” said, Conversely, a professor then PowerPoint presentations, notes The Wallflowers’ music is and patterns to build a base and “We were going for a weird thing could comment on students’ from lectures, etc. dynamic; to call it pop-rock building upon that with B-3 or­ - there’s not one cymbal hit on papers and send the comments Although this is an interesting would be doing the band a great gan, piano, and steel and lead that whole song.. . that usually directly to them. Such commu­ tool, the technology committee disservice. It employs folk with guitar. “No matter how many makes a rock song a big hit.” nication would create a unique is mainly concerned with any a blues heartbeat, creating or­ drum fills or how hard the band Though The Wallflowers may intimacy with students and their unique capabilities the Pocket ganic rock containing no fancy plays, the songs have to stand produce big hits, the driving fac­ professors. Additionally, the PCs would provide to students effects or digitalized sounds. “I on their own,” said Dylan. Each tor in their artistry is not con­ technology committee hopes and professors. Professors can was not tempted to jump on any instrument plays a vital role, the formance, but instead tasteful that the rudimentary versions of already post their PowerPoint bandwagon,” said Dylan. “I musicians tactfully doing just musicianship and originality, set­ Word and other Microsoft office presentation on the S drive for stayed with my instincts, which enough to add what is needed ting apart “Bringing Down the tools will provide off-campus access on school computers, means using real instruments and for a strong melody, harmony, Horse” as one of the best albums students who do not have com­ but a unique advantage of these actually playing them.” and complement to the vocals. of the ‘90s. puters the ability to perform ba­ PCs is a potential marketability sic word processing for every­ of students to corporations who Opportunities Stoppard’s masterpiece Royal Tenenbaums.” It’s a mas­ day schoolwork. Finally, profes­ already use this technology. The continued from page 12 “Arcadia.” You should remem­ terpiece of black comedy and sors could send PowerPoint pre­ experience from these PCs could ber Stoppard as the screenwriter family dynamics. The brilliant sentations to an entire class to prove invaluable to students Cincinnati probably has the for the 1999 Acadamy Award­ writing, directing, cinematogra­ view and with which students competing in the marketplace. best of live theatre in our area, winning film “Shakespeare in phy, and acting will leave you could interact on their own However, professors stress and a number of great compa­ Love.” You won’t be disap­ with a burning desire to know screens. that this is simply an experimen­ nies I can eagerly recommend. pointed. “Arcadia” is playing now the Tenenbaums personally, or Some technological advance­ tal project and that they must At one time, a lesser-known through Feb. 10. Fortunately, even want to be one. It will also ments are necessary before work through many issues rang­ treasure chest offering intellec­ this is also the most reasonably reinvent your obsession with these computers will be imple­ ing from who will pay for the tually stimulating and satisfyingly priced of the aforementioned Gwyneth Paltrow. mented school-wide. For in­ Pocket PCs to who will be e~ entertaining meals at prices poor companies. edwig and the Angry Inch,” stance, the Pockets PCs can in­ sponsible for their care and up­ college kids can swallow, Cin­ Awards season is full upon us, CATCO (Columbus). Now terface with each other on a one- keep. Most current students will cinnati Shakespeare Festival is and so are this year’s most through Feb. 10. Call to-one basis through an infrared probably graduate prior to a cam­ quickly becoming a landmark in promising filmmaking achieve­ 614.461.4917. beam, but professors will need pus-wide Pocket PC program Cincinnati theatre. Their produc­ ments. Take a hint from the crit­ “Macbeth,” Human Race 14 tions are modest, but possess a ics this weekend and go see “The Theatre Company (Dayton). v. unity of vision unmatched else­ Royal Tenenbaums,” “In the Jan. 31 through Feb. 16. Call Happy fnane Answer! k where in the state. The acting is Bedroom,” or “Gosford Park” 937.228.3630. 1 supreme, the directing is fresh, instead of “Orange County.” “Arcadia,” Cincinnati Machine Day i and the atmosphere is intimate. Rent “Moulin Rouge” or “The Shakespeare Festival (Cincin­ 1 Of all productions to see in the Deep End” instead of “Rush nati). Now through Feb. 10. January 30th i weeks ahead, go see Tom Hour 2.” My favorite: “The Call 513.381.BARD.

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win over a much better team out Shawnee State to a 101-95 vic­ Albby Brow mi in California. We are becoming tory over Cedarville. The Jack­ Contributing^ Writer a real force in the league right ets scored the first four points now, knocking off some of the of the second extra session be­ While most University stu­ top teams and going toe to toe fore Shawnee, who is the high­ dents were at home relaxing dur­ with all the leaders. est scoring team in the AMC, ing the long Christmas break, the “We’ve got areas that can be drilled three straight three-point­ Cedarville University men’s bas­ improved upon, but the bottom ers and a free throw to take the ketball team was busy prepar­ line is that we are showing up to lead for good. ing for a tournament in Califor­ compete right now and there is Cedarville brought their record nia. no substitute for just flat out to 9-10 after overpowering The games began on Dec. 11, playing hard. With all the home Houghton on Jan. 15. Senior for­ when Bethel brought Cedarville’s games we’ve got going right ward David Dingeman came off four-game winning streak to a now and in the weeks to come, the bench with a career-high 27 halt by defeating the Jackets, 96- and with all the awesome sup­ points to lead Cedarville to a 93- 72, in a non-conference game. port from the crowd that gives 69 win. On Dec. 13 Shawnee State us a boost, we could really make On Tues., Jan. 15, the team handed Cedarville its first Ameri­ a run at ending up with a very experienced another win when can Mideast Conference loss. good year.” Dingeman scored 19 points to Cedarville trailed by as many as Since returning to Ohio, the lead Cedarville to an 87-84 win 15 points in the first half was Jackets have played many tough over Central State. Over 2,200 another unfortunate loss. Pointe teams. In the Jan. 5 game ver­ fans witnessed the battle of the Park never trailed in handing the sus Walsh, Josh Gast fired in 25 Greene County rivals. Yellow Jackets their third Loma Nazarene, to open a two- the overtime buzzer sounded to points to lead Cedarville to an 82- On Jan. 17, Cedarville straight loss, 82-68, in an Ameri­ game swing in San Diego. give Cedarville a 99-96 victory 69 victory over NAIA Division brought their record to 11-10 in can Mideast Conference contest. Cedarville brought the score to at Christian Heritage. It was this II No. 12 Walsh in American an exciting win over Urbana. The team then flew to Califor­ 54-49 with nine minutes left but victory which ended a four- Mideast Conference. Sophomore guard Greg Guiler nia and played Point Loma. could get no closer. game losing streak. Farmers of the community scored 19 points and Cedarville Cedarville suffered through a The games in California con­ Sophomore guard Jason came out to the Jan. 8 game buried 18 three-pointers for an miserable first-hal f shooting per­ tinued with a game against Chris­ Howard said, “I think we’re re­ against Shawnee to show their formance in losing their fourth tian Heritage. Barry Chamberlin ally starting to turn the corner support. A ten-point spurt in the See Games page 15 straight game, 80-61, at Point buried a three-pointer just before as a team, starting with a huge second overtime propelled Lady Jackets Optimistic About Future Match-Ups

away with only an 11-point vic­ ended with Cedarville on top with Sandy Wilhelm tory. In the 73-62 contest, se­ the score of 92-87. Rosotti fin­ Contributing' Writer nior post Kirsten Rosotti led the ished with 33 points and a ca­ Lady Jackets with 19 points and reer-high 17 rebounds. Flunker After dropping some tight 13 rebounds. Sophomore Molly chipped in 24 points, followed matches in recent weeks, the Earley followed with 13 points closely by sophomore guard Lady Jackets basketball team and freshman Kari Flunker Julie Stauffer with 20 points. continues to focus on winning added 10. The Lady Jackets are now 7-4 as they continue the second half Despite their halftime lead, the in the AMC. of their season. Lady Jackets were handed an­ Winning the conference tour­ The Christmas break was a other loss against Urbana on Jan. nament is one of the team’s goals busy one for the Lady Jackets, 17 by the score o f69-65. Rosotti for the year. “The expectation is who played 5 games in 10 days. tallied 22 points and 16 re­ that every game is huge because The team went 3-2 over the bounds, followed by Flunker of the fact we are trying to get break, defeating Carlow, Point with 16 points. into the post-season tournament Park, and Seton Hill, with losses The Lady Jackets advanced to and with the quality and depth against Bethel and a tight over­ Beth Bunchkowski (30) drives to the baseline against CSU. W. Jenksl Cedars a 13-7 overall record after an of our league, every game is a time game at Shawnee State. exciting overtime game against NAIA seventh-ranked Central the Lady Jacket’s impressive six- well-fought match, the unde­ Tiffin on Jan. 19. The American State University recently ended game winning streak. After a feated Central State team walked Mideast Conference match See Jackets page 15 CEDARS- FRIDAY, Jan. 25,2002

Games the season. He said, “Since we arriving at the point where we for another year or two, but I tinue to fall in place as they have are young and since Coach Slagle feel satisfied with what we have think we have the talent and abil­ been.” continued from page 14 has only been with all of us for accomplished. However, barring ity right now that can enable us Tonight, the Jackets take on two years, it has taken a while any injuries or other major set­ to win a lot of important ball Daemen in New York and then for all of us to come together on backs, I honestly believe that we games yet this year.” they will head to Roberts 88-80 score. Guiler commented the same page and gel. are heading for tremendous suc­ In regard to upcoming games, Wesleyan on Saturday to finish on the team’s disappointments “Certainly, as our record indi­ cess. Now it is possible that Guiler said, “It’s just a matter of up weekend matches in the and improvements throughout cates, we’re a long way from such success might not come whether or not the pieces con­ Northeast.

Jackets continuedfrom page 14 dogfight,” said coach Kirk Mar­ tin. “We would also like to fin­ ish above .500 in conference play.” Earley said, “Coach Martin has been saying for a long time that we are the best team in the conference; we just need to be­ lieve it. I think we are just start­ ing to believe it, so the rest of our conference games are really big. We expect to win every one of them.” One advantage that the Lady Jackets have is team unity. “This team has an amazing chemistry,” cover your butt, said Earley. “Unity is the key; if we don’t have unity, we have lost better yet, help cover your even before we step on the court.” Flunker spoke of her overall experience this year and said, “I’m having a blast with this team. It’s great knowing that we College can mean, maneuvering through a lot of different things, but tuition payments all have one goal in mind - to play for God and to honor Him in all shouldn’t be one of them. That’s where Army' ROTC comes in. Here, you'll develop we do.” skills that'll last a lifetime. Meet friends you can count on: And hatfe a shot at Senior Patty Schiyer, who is out for the rest of the season getting a 2- or 3-year scholarship. Taik to an Arm y ROTC advisor today, and find out with a tom ACL, also empha­ more about our scholarship program. We've got you covered. sized the ministry aspect of the team. “We have designed our own tracks that are available to ARMY ROTC Unlike any other college course you can take the fans and the other teams. We do little things for the other teams, like make them little goody bags just to express God’s love and show Christ-like com­ passion,” Schryer said. The Lady Jackets continue their season on Saturday at Rob­ erts Wesleyan. The team then travels to Geneva for a Jan. 31 match up. Their next home game Call (937) 376-ARMY for more information is Feb. 2 against AMC opponent Rio Grande. Tip off is at 5:30 p.m. sidewalk talk Iff you became heir to the throne of any country, which would it be?

“Djbouti, because people always feel awkward when you tell them you’re Albania, because it's one of (he poorest counlries in Ihe world I'd like king of Djbouti.” to sec some changes made in (he spiritual climate there as well as the Sophomore International Studies Major Eric Gilmore economic Situation in the aftermath of communism, which dominated the country for so long,” Junior Middle Childhood Education Major Christy Herman

“Austria, because it’s a beautiful country, and I’d like to live there.” Senior International Studies Major Katie Livingston

“Egypt, so I can be buried in one of those big “Iceland, ‘cause then maybe I’d wish I was back in pyramids.” Ohio.” Senior Bible Comprehensive Major Mike Senior Mechanical Engineering Major Vanlier Chester

‘I don’t ever want to grow up enough to be in charge.' Senior Nursing Major Bethany Keilman