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Trouble at Antioch Doesn’t Stop with Finances

--Josh Saunders & Brandon S m ith - five years,” said Daily. “As of today we have provided no explanation for Lawry’s three- Staff Writers However, in late August the UBT gave ex­ clusive rights to the AB to formulate a new $12 million in cash and pledges.” month premature departure. Lawry could not business plan for the college. The AB will be reached for comment. The parties involved in the battle for the fu­ Some have high hopes that the AB’s plan present this plan at the October 26 meeting; if ture of Antioch College are unified in that will provide the changes the college needs, According to alumni, the faculty voted no the UBT determines that the plan is usable, it they pursue the same goal. Antioch students, but for others, suspicion and distrust abound. confidence in the chancellor of the univer­ will adopt it and the college will stay open. If faculty and staff, administration, trustees, On July 26, the college’s president, Steven sity, Toni Murdock, within a few days of the not, “that will be the end of Antioch College alumni and even the residents and business­ W. Lawry, announced his resignation ef- incident. as we know it. The brilliant faculty that we es of Yellow Springs all love the Beginning in the 1940s, Antioch began to school and want to see it stay build a reputation as an epicenter of student open. But Antioch did not make activism in southern Ohio, an image which itself famous by valuing unifor­ culminated in the 1960s as Antioch gained mity. The college, about seven national recognition for its Vietnam War miles from Cedarville, built its protests and New Left activities. The col­ nationally recognized identity lege was among the first in the U.S. to admit around a spirit of activism that black students and to teach men and women is, ironically, proving to be a the same curricula. Antioch fought hard for roadblock to the efforts to keep civil rights and boasts Coretta Scott King the institution alive. among its alumnae. Antioch College is in financial However, Antioch’s worldview could not be trouble. The 155 year-old school further from Cedarville’s. For example, what has been borrowing money from Cedarville calls “gender roles,” Antioch calls the profitable Antioch Universi­ “gender stereotypes.” During the university’s ty system it created in the 1970s recent “sex week” students were encouraged and 80s because recently the col­ to attend university-sanctioned parties while lege has failed to recruit enough pretending to be of the opposite gender. students or receive enough do­ nations to support itself. Cedars reporters observe that the students seem to be interested in Jesus, but for either This past June the Antioch Uni­ his historical context and cultural impact or versity Board of Trustees (UBT) his place as a pop culture icon. One student decided it would close its found­ Antioch College students chat after class tells us she has a rug depicting DaVinci’s The ing college after the 2007-2008 Last Supper on the floor of her dorm room. school year. The UBT hopes that a four-year have will leave, and we will lose the impor­ hiatus for building renovations and curricu­ fective December 31, 2007. On August 31, The college’s accreditation board has barred tant institutional memory of Antioch,” said however, Lawry suddenly ceased his post in lum redevelopment will attract more students Judith Wolert-Maldonada, a 2005 graduate the school from recruiting students until the unclear circumstances that have provoked and contributions. According to this plan, the of the college and a coordinator for Antioch- trustees decide to keep it open. skepticism among alumni, students, faculty college would re-open in 2012. However, the supporting activities in Yellow Springs. college Alumni Board (AB) has expressed and Yellow Springs residents. Only time will tell if this historic liberal in­ stitution will survive its latest iteration of in­ strong opposition to the plan. Either Thursday or Friday, the first complete Officials serving in Antioch College and draft of the business plan will be circulated ternal activism. Rick Daily, the treasurer for the Alumni University administration have declined to U111V/110among U1U11U11 alumni for ,*'*Jv,uv*i*''***adjustment before*■ they comment on the topic, what they continue Board, thinks the 2012 plan “an illusion. If present it t0 the UBT in October. we don’t make it now, there is no point in to refer to as a matter of “human resources.” trying,” he said. “Our goal is to raise $80 million in a span of The college’s press release on the matter

Cedarville to Create Culture of Safety and Security All this comes in the wake of the deadliest problems not of manpower, but of preven­ staff partner with local police to prepare for - Anna Cummings - school shooting in U.S. history. In the Vir­ tion. He said that Virginia Tech did an ex­ serious crimes, and even contract officers for Staff Writer ginia Tech shootings of April 16, Seung-Hui cellent job of responding, considering the events such as graduation. amount of information they had. Cho attacked students and professors in two Chisholm emphasized that the changes made at CU do not necessarily relate to the An e-mail recently sent to CU faculty in­ shootings at Virginia Tech. According to Lt. formed students that Cedarville is re-think­ Parvin, the evening shift operations manager Ing some of its security strategies, reflecting for campus safety, CU is adjusting its patrol a nationwide concern for safety on college methods to meet campus needs. Campuses. “A situation at Cedarville would be much Douglas Chisholm, Director of Campus different than the situation at Virginia Tech,” Safety, elaborated on how CU is trying to said Parvin. “For instance, Cedarville dorms establish a “safety and security culture.” are locked, while those at Virginia Tech were We are increasing our efforts to make sure open.... Additionally, Virginia Tech is about faculty and staff get in the habit of secur- 25,000 acres, or roughly the size of Xenia lng office areas when they are not in use and — very different from CU.” to develop a culture of security conscious­ When asked whether he considers CU a safe ness,” he said. campus, Chisholm gave a strong “Affirma­ Chisholm said that CU has not increased its tive.” — but he doesn’t consider a campus’ Physical security manpower. The university day-to-day safety an excuse not to prepare. employs six full-time officers, one part-time “The last thing we want to do is take that for officer and seven cadet (student) officers, granted,” he said. “Colleges in raral areas and campus security still deems this number sometimes think they live in a bubble.” sufficient to meet campus needs. CU secu­ rity staff are focusing on evaluating their Lt. Parvin believes that “campus safety is emergency response plans and investigating everyone’s responsibility.” new alert systems. Potential changes could Senior Alyssa Adams enters the electronic key code at Faith Hall. More information about campus safety pro­ mclude systems that automatically alert separate incidents that resulted in 32 deaths Campus Safety has made a few changes in cedures is available on the campus safety People of security risks through text mes­ and many injuries. sages or phone calls; students could sign up door-locking procedure this year, said Ch­ Web site, http://www.cedarville.edu/depart- for these services voluntarily. CU security is Chisholm had issued public support for the isholm, and CU security also met with the ments/cps/. also looking into installing more cameras in Virginia Tech community. He pointed out village police and fire department to discuss campus parking lots and near dormitories. that the Virginia Tech incident demonstrated the Virginia Tech shootings. CU security 4 ..... NEWS 20 September 2007 20_Se Faculty Shuffle Reshapes Bible Department

-- Kelly Miller -­ The school contains three new Bible-related not be very clean because “all the professors their offices in the same comer of the sec­ Staff Writer departments. Dr. Chris Miller is the interim teach for a lot of different majors,” and even ond floor, and the offices for the department chair for the department of Biblical studies, for different departments within the new chairs will be next door to each other. Dr. Don Grigorenko is the interim chair for school. Hutchison said the new structure addresses a the department of ministry and mission, and Beginning at the start of this school year, Hutchison explained that the new school is problem of the previous system, which had Dr. Greg Couser is the interim chair for the CU’s Bible department was removed from “unique” because it has “a lot of common­ required one department chair to lead the en­ department of theology and philosophy. the school of humanities, fine arts and Bible ality across the departments.” Therefore, he tire Bible faculty. In the new system, “there’s to become its own school of Biblical and According to Hutchison, operating the Bible said, “we’re probably going to have a little more leadership in place” to work with the theological studies. The decision for the department as a part of the school of human­ different [type of] leadership” compared to professors, he said. Few ( move is part of a campus-wide academic re­ ities, fine arts and Bible had been a major that in the previous structure. their u Hutchinson is very pleased with the new structuring, officials say, and was released to problem when the school needed to find a Board Under the new system, the three Bible de­ Bible faculty, especially their strong schol­ faculty and staff about two weeks ago. dean. The dean needed to be a good theo­ do in partments will share all the students who arship and theology and their love for stu­ logian but also have expertise in humanities infom The new school’s interim dean is Dr. Tom have Bible majors. For that reason, the three dents. and fine arts. That kind of person proved the trc Hutchison, who has been a professor of department chairs and the dean will need to very difficult to find. Christian education at Cedarville since have close working relationships, especially A donor who wishes to remain anonymous “We’r recently gave Cedarville a $10,000 grant 1995. When the university had finished the re­ for tasks like putting together new Bible ma­ job w< jors. with which to refine the Bible minor. Dr. said ( He said that the idea of restructuring was structuring, the faculty considered assigning Scott Dixon has been named Interim Coor­ He thi “not new to us” and that university officials each major to a single department, similar to The new Bible building was designed to sup­ dinator for the Bible Minor to oversee the son tc had been considering it for a while. He said other schools at Cedarville. Hutchison said port this kind of communication. The three beginning of this process. shoult the decision “just fits our mission.” they realized that such an assignment would department chairs and the dean will all have going is the

While trustei The Loan Market them, A Woman’s Touch “Cedt accrei behin Goes Avant-garde for Campus Ministry McGi -- Sarah Petersen -­ McGi Staff Writer banqi very 1

Low on money and late on tuition payments? between $1,000 and $25,000, and borrowers All o -- Angela Bacon -­ You may not need to look further than your must have a credit score o f640 or above, sig­ some Staff Writer Facebook account. nificantly greater than that required by some other new-age lending services. Facebook users have been able lend or bor­ till The young women in the role of women’s row money from their online peers via the Though repayment statistics were unavail­ chaplains for each class, the overall SGA ministry leader, a new position on campus company Lending Club since May 24, 2007. able, Lending Club’s chief operating officer chaplain Craig Houser, and Pastor Rohm for this year, hope to improve the sense of com­ Yes, that’s right. That also means that you can John Donovan says that the “community a two-hour session. This meeting includes munity students feel for others within their G lend other people money, if you so choose, feel” of Facebook will ensure loan repay­ a Bible study and discussion of upcoming graduating class. with the security of a traditional portfolio: if ment. SGA and class chapels. they don’t pay you back, their credit history Dr. Carl Ruby and Pastor Bob Rohm cul­ “We’re not requiring that every class do the goes down the drain. “It just goes back to the way it was a thousand C tivated the idea for this position during the years ago, when you lived in a certain vil­ same thing,” said Rohm. He said that the 2006-2007 school year. The position is tech­ The approach is groundbreaking in the lage ... You know from experience whether women’s ministry leaders can individually cu J nically still unnamed, a fact that may add to develop the part they play in their classes world of finance. First, for the absence of a you can trust a person in that village or not.” and the confusion some students feel over what based on their own personalities. real lending institution (This isn’t new; for Lending Club continually refers to itself as Pushi millennia, friends have loaned each other this role involves. “I want to make it clear a “lending community” — a community of Among other things, these women will be the ci money), but also because now lenders and there are no female chaplains,” Pastor Rohm people who, presumably, carry the commit­ “assisting the chaplain to encourage women shore borrowers do not even have to know each said. ment to pay one another back. If repayment of the class,” Cuthbert said. This role in­ surnr other. And unless by mutual agreement, they is a problem, however, the borrower gets He also commented that class chapels have cludes responsibilities of “working behind awar don’t get to see each other’s Facebook home reported to three credit agencies and a col­ become somewhat lacking in effectiveness. the scenes” to provide “a female touch” to villa; pages. lection agency “I know this is over-generalizing, but wom­ the role of male chaplain. The women may The The basic concept gathers the en tend to be more sensitive to other people’s accomplish this goal through activities such abou behind Lending funds. needs [than men are.] I think one of the rea­ as visiting hospitalized students of their stricl sons class chapel isn’t working is a lack of “Sist Club, according to Lending mon­ class, sending prayer requests to the student warmth.” body, and mailing cards to students who its Web site, is that ey to complete Last by not using banks need encouragement to help them cope with strangers with­ The women’s ministry leaders say that they looki and “avoiding the Used with permission a tragedy such as the loss of a family mem­ out any bank have heard mixed reviews from the student 5 gr ber. The women’s ministry leaders will both middleman,” the borrower pays lower rates involvement may seem a ridiculous idea to body about this new position. The junior in that i on a loan and the lender receives a larger do these acts of encouragement and delegate some, but it appears to be working for Lend­ the position, Andrea Cuthbert, said she has nters percent interest rate. Compared to the aver­ some to other members of the class. ing Club. The company reports that more heard students negatively refer to hers as a tecei age 12.32 percent that banks charge borrow­ than $750,000 in loans has been executed role for a “future pastor’s wife.” Kingma had taken a specific interest in or­ ers, and the 5.5 percent average interest that Jasoi among its users. And it has announced that ganizing the chapel service for the Day of lenders receive on their loan investments, On the other hand, “I think people are excited madi it has secured $10.26 million in Series A fi­ Prayer this year. Lending Club CEO Renaud Leplanche said, nancing — money it plans to use to expand about the fact that we finally have a woman” trip, “borrowers and lenders ... trade money at beyond its current Facebook-only clientele. in a position like this, said Amber Prince, the Prince said she decided to run for this office coul, an average rate of about 10 percent.” Both sophomore women’s ministry leader. when she saw an email about it last school said, parties seem to benefit from Lending Club’s Lending Club targets college kids or young year. “I love people,” Prince said; “I put off each Alexandra (“Lexie”) Kingma holds the of­ services, although the company does charge adults fresh out of college who have student my homework for them.” Plan fice in the senior class. The freshman class a processing fee. loans to pay back or weddings to pay for. The now design of its webpage, with an artsy black will vote on their candidates at the end of Prince is currently starting a women’s min­ on V In keeping with Lending Club’s departure and orange theme, evinces that. It looks September. istry for the sophomore class called PEBLS: Whc from tradition, it operates only from the in­ more like a blog than a financial institution’s Praying, Encouraging, Building, Loving- Primarily, these women work with the male for ternet: through either its website, lending- homepage. Using Facebook as its primary Striving. This ministry will include a month­ chaplains in each class to determine ways roug club.com, or its Facebook “application.” platform, Lending Club has easy access to ly prayer meeting just for sophomore women to minister to the student body beyond just ride its target audience. led by various prayer leaders who Prince will To pair borrowers with lenders, Lending speaking in class chapel each month. oversee. and Club has developed LendingMatch, what Peer-to-peer lending is not the only advance­ near Although the exact job description is ex­ the company refers to as “a proprietary ment that Facebook has recently taken. She is also planning women’s fellowships pected to fluctuate as the year progresses, The technology [that] helps match lenders with Search engines such as Google and Yahoo with special speakers. One speaker may be women’s ministry leaders are currently de­ join borrowers using connections established may soon list personal Facebook pages as Yuki Johnson of Sanctify Ministries, a pH' veloping several ideas for it. gani through social networks, associations and search results. Users have been warned to rity-focused ministry on campus. cam online communities.” For simplicity and se­ guard their personal information that may Every Tuesday they meet with the male niza curity, two stipulations regulate what loans soon be more accessible than ever before. are approved: borrowing is limited to loans Visi 0 pro- :r 2007 20 September 2007 NEWS Who are they? the sec- tartment Trustees like being invisible The Academic Committee is responsible r. for approving all Cedarville courses, inter­ Iresses a viewing and recommending prospective § tich had -- Kate Klein - faculty members, recommending profes­ children who attend here, or simply serve the ously,” Bernhard said. “Cedarville prepares i the en- Staff Writer sors for tenure and establishing procedures | school because they support its mission and people to not only get a job, but to live a “there's for hiring and dismissing faculty. its commitment to Christ. About half of the life.” with the The Business Committee is responsible § Few Cedarville students know who is on 28 voting trustees have extensive business Each board member serves on one of five for the overall business aspect of the uni­ their university’s highest governing body, the experience, and the other half have minis­ committees, which together encompass ev­ versity, overseeing issues such as budgets, he new Board of Trustees, or even what the trustees terial experience, said Chip Bernhard, vice ery aspect of the university. The board meets finances, investments, audits, facilities and l schol- do in the context of their position, a recent chair of the board. in person only three times per year, in the physical properties. for stu- informal Cedars survey suggests. However, The main purpose of the trustees is “steward­ President’s Dining Room, for planning pur­ H It the trustees seem to like it better that way. ship of the university,” said Carl Ruby, vice poses and to vote about policy changes, in­ president of student life. This focus would terview prospective faculty members, and nymous “We’re the sort of group that, if we do our The Student Life Committee works with explain why extensive experience in busi­ meet with students. The trustees volunteer 0 grant job well, you won’t even know we’re here,” Vice President for Christian Ministries ness might be necessary for the position. their time, as do the trustees emeritus, who nor. Dr. said Chairman of the Board Ron Becker. Bob Rohm and Vice President for Student n Coor- have a non-voting, advisory role. He thinks that students should not have rea­ Ron Becker, the chairman, is a resident of Life Carl Ruby, and is responsible for phi­ rsee the son to think about the trustees much. They Cresson, Texas and a former president of the Being a trustee is not always enjoyable, but losophy, policy, and programs regarding should “just be pleased with what they see oil filling station franchise Speedway Supe- it is a calling and requires sincere belief in all aspects of student life. This committee going on [at Cedarville],” Becker said. “That rAmerica. According to Becker, the trustees Cedarville’s mission, Becker said. evaluates campus ministries and student is the way it’s supposed to be.” are not a very visible part of campus life, outreach. It was involved with the Busi­ “It’s like a debt of love. I love the school and but they impact every aspect of the univer­ ness Committee in planning the recent While students don’t know much about the I want to give back to the university for what sity, including academic programs, finances, Lawlor Hall and Printy Hall renovations. trustees, they generally have confidence in it’s built into me,” said trustee Dave War­ ministry, and policy. them, according to the survey. ren, a Cedarville village resident and 1964 Bernhard is a 1977 CU graduate and the Cedarville College graduate. “I want to have “Cedarville has a good reputation and is an The Advancement Committee is respon­ pastor of Spring Creek Church in Pewau- input to preserve it for future generations.” accredited school. I think the trustees have a sible for all areas of development includ­ kee, Wise. He met his wife here, and two of behind-the-scenes part in that,” said Kristy Only Warren and one other trustee, Debby ing promotion, alumni, fund-raising and his children are graduates. His “interest [in McGunnigal, a junior business major. Stephens, actually live in Cedarville. The planning. CU] stems from years of experience with the others are scattered across the U.S. To find McGunnigal met and served the trustees at a school and deep support for its stand on the The Enrollment Management Commit­ the names, cities and occupations of each banquet last year, but she said she only has a word of God,” he said. tee reviews the areas of admissions and trustee and trustees emeritus, type “trustees” very basic idea of what they do. recruiting students. “The Bible is at the core of what makes Ce­ into the search bar on Cedarville’s home All of the trustees are connected to CU in darville special. We all support the doctrinal page, then click “View more results.” some way, whether they are alumnae, have statement. We [trustees] take that very seri­

11 SGA >hm for icludes Grads Bike Across Sterling Meyers -­ coming Staff Writer do the Country for Fisheni hat the “The most unliterary reader of all sticks to ‘the news.’ idually CU graduates Jason Briggs Fisheni village with medi­ tains still capped with snow, pray with her,” Briggs said. classes He reads daily, with unwearied relish, how, in some and Derek Stambaugh cine, clean water, education, and a fight against the sting­ “We had a really good con­ place he has never seen, under circumstances which Pushed their pedals from agricultural resources and ing winds of flat Kansas, he versation with her and had a never become quite clear, someone he doesn’t know will be fhe coast of California to the Christian counseling. said. lot to leam from her.” has married, rescued, robbed, raped, or murdered women shores of New Jersey this someone else he doesn’t know.” Individuals and churches do­ “In Kansas ... we had a day Briggs said most people ole in­ summer to raise funds and nated funds toward Vision with a wind advisory of 35 along the way were receptive behind bareness for the Fisheni —C.S. Lewis, Experiment in Criticism on Wheels’ “Fisheni Proj­ miles per hour and gusts of and encouraging, and were ich” to village in Zambia, Africa. ect,” which directly benefits 50 miles per hour, which often “pretty curious and Many of us hold this view of the “journalism” of to­ ;n may The former students raised the people in Zambia. were coming at our face and interested when they saw us day’s culture, and that may not be a bad thing. Let me ;s such about $10,000 for the AIDS- across at our side,” he said. walking around their town explain. f their stricken village, Cedarville’s The cross-country trek start­ “It was just miserable.” in spandex.” Briggs said that student “Sister ’Ville.” ed the week after gradua­ Lewis suggests that the contemporary view of news many conversations were :s who tion, when the pair drove to Some of the most challeng­ — what is not only new but also relevant to us — is Last year, as the two friends used by God to minister to )e with the West Coast and mounted ing climbs were the best not what it ought to be. Why? looked forward to their May individuals along the road. r mem- their bikes on the beaches rides — in the Rockies, es­ ^ graduation, they realized As the public has craved more licentiousness, the me­ ill both of Point Conception, Calif. pecially, Stambaugh said. In tiiat they both had free sum­ During their ride across 12 dia has complied, and the quality of news has degener­ slegate Briggs and Stambaugh re­ parts of Colorado, “... it was mers, Stambaugh said in a states, Briggs and Stam­ ated. Along the way. both the media and the people it cruited 2007 graduate Dan really hard work. But once baugh spoke with countless recent interview. exists to serve have forgotten to pursue both truth and Jaquery and current student you were at the top, you felt individuals about their jour­ in or- relevance. At least, that which should be relevant. As Jason knew a guy who had Dan Johnson to drive a sup­ like you accomplished a lot, ney and the purpose behind Day of a result, most people (perhaps even C.S. Lewis) de­ port van that followed the and it made you feel really Uiade a cross-country bike it. On July 3, the two rode value journalists, placing them almost on the level of bikers. It served as a moving good.” trip, and he thought he onto the shores of Ocean crooked lawyers, politicians, or the occasional black ; office c°uld do it, too, Stambaugh storehouse loaded with cook­ City, N.J., where they finally Unique experiences sprin­ market organ dealer. school said. “We both challenged ing, camping, and biking loaded their bikes into their kled the journey with unfor­ each other ... and we just supplies. The bikers’ parents support van and rode home. But 1 think C.S. Lewis would have no problem with put off gettable memories. In New Planned from there. And also filled the support van’s the journalism that Cedars wishes to do this year. We Mexico, the two went “off- now it’s grown into ‘Vision driver’s seat. Even after a month and a half plan to hold ourselves to a different set of standards: roading” with a man named s min- °n Wheels.’” of sore muscles and tired those outlined by Jesus’ teaching of truth-telling. We During the 3,000-mile bike Jay, whom they met just out­ EBLS: bodies, Stambaugh said that will not neglect the hard news story, which in a spirit ride, other Cedarville cy­ side an Indian reservation. .oving- ^hat was always a dream he is happy that they went on of love can, I think, play a part in holding each other nonth' f°r Stambaugh became a clists joined the pair. Ben this journey. “We ended up chasing elk accountable as Christians. vomen r°ughly 100-mile-a-day bike Mohler, a former university and deer and mountain lions, nde that has raised money employee, joined the bikers “The days were long and But in another sense, Cedars news will strive to for­ ce will and had some really good and awareness for a cause in St. Louis, Mo., and ended sometimes hard, but each sake sensationalism and to truly capture people and conversations with [Jay] and Hear to the bikers’ hearts. his ride here in Cedarville. day we were amazed at the events. Hopefully you’ll feel that what we’re telling his girlfriend and her daugh­ vship5 Professor Jay Kinsinger and experience we were having,” you is relevant because it should be, and not simply The two seniors decided to ter,” Briggs said. “That was a lay be university employee Bob Stambaugh said. “We’ll al­ because the world says it is, or we say it is. If we’re join with a World Vision or­ huge highlight.” ways look back and just love a pn' Bielek joined the pair in the doing our jobs right, you can rely on that. ganization on Cedarville’s our time that we had, be­ Cedarville area. In Santa Clarita, Calif., campus. The campus orga­ cause it was just an incred­ Briggs and Stambaugh met nization, called Women of Briggs said the trip was not ible adventure.” a homeless woman in a park Vision, has raised funds to always a stroll in the park. and had a “chance to talk and News Editor Provide the AIDS-afflicted It was a hard trek up moun­ 6 .....NEWS 2.0.S.Qp.t.emb.e.r_2Q.Q.i 2IL.S.ej Mail-Order Fire Truck — Jessica Swayze -- We all want to find the hottest places in Staff Writer So, a small crew from the Cedarville depart­ town, and how better to go there than in ment traveled to North Carolina, where the an eye-catching, ear-splitting used vehicle truck’s seller, another fire department, was equipped for every situation, with plenty of based. After taking the ladder for a test drive, cargo space? You could certainly find one the Cedarville department decided to place a on eBay Motors — the Cedarville Township bid at the auction’s starting price, and they Volunteer Fire Department did. later won the auction without competition. When Assistant Chief Kyle Miller stumbled Cedarville firefighters made another trip to across the “emergency vehicle” category drive the Pierce Aerial Platform ladder truck back to Ohio. After t while surfing the eBay website in 2005, he of cor decided to take a second look. Having given the truck new tires, an enclosed finally cab, and a fresh coat of paint, the department “I’m on eBay every now and then,” Miller to the now takes Ladder 11 to “any call we have at said. “We’d been looking to replace our old this 60 ladder truck. One day I found a 95-foot plat­ the university, and any structure call in the counts, village,” Miller said. form ladder truck, which is what we were constr tronic looking for. I ran it by the chief. I think he “The ladder can pump water 1,500 gallons one ar was a little skeptical'at first.” per minute. It has a 200-gallon tank. It’s al­ a shari most like having a brand new truck,” Miller Describing his reaction to Miller’s idea, of Na The old truck said. But it’s not exactly fuel-efficient. Typi­ Chief Baldwin said, “When I first heard they tors tc cal gas mileage for the truck ranges from six found a truck for $30,000 on eBay, I thought reads, it must be a piece of junk.” to eight miles per gallon. Indeei Law required the fire department to purchase With a starting price of $29,999.99, the list­ to the a ladder truck because the village of Cedar­ ing seemed almost too good to be true. After ing pi ville has tall buildings both in town and on refurbishing costs, Fire Chief Scott Baldwin camp; the university’s campus. But homeowners figures, the department put $250,000 into behin benefit as well. A ladder truck in Cedarville a truck that would normally cost one mil­ veys 1 means homeowners can save dollars on their lion. “I was pretty much surprised,” Baldwin entist; insurance costs. said.

Cedarville Village Council President pro Since purchasing Ladder 11 online proved tempore and CU Campus Safety Director to be such a success, the Cedarville fire de­ partment decided to auction its older lad­ Douglas Chisholm also expressed mixed der truck on eBay. The vehicle sold to a fire feelings about finding deals on eBay. “I’ve L heard of someone who bought a motorcycle department in the state of Washington and on eBay and received it in pieces,” Chisholm is currently awaiting pick-up. “It will be a said. On the other hand, he admitted, “you rough trip,” said Miller. "These things aren’t can get some really good deals on eBay.” exactly equipped with shock absorbers.” So grt nc at I ve Cl sai cn cr; co Ch j se j otl ba 1 to H; m Pt lo at at h( p< w I sc § tc Y

Pitc aud sup Pol] one Pos the CN fon let Th, did 2Q September 200? VIEWPOINTS.. 7 ( Creation Museum lie depart- where the nent, was test drive,; to place a Puts Science in Its Place and they' I know what you’re thinking, “I’ve heard of God’s Word. -- Keith Rice -­ What upsets these opponents is that the Cre­ npetition. Ken Ham speak before, I’ve seen the videos, Staff Writer ation Museum claims to be scientific, so to So what about the science? Is it worthless ler trip to I’ve walked by the section on creationism speak. Anti-creationists are obsessed with because it’s not proving our framework? ider truck packaging the entire controversy as “religion in the library. I know this stuff.” That’s the After two years of litigation and eight years Certainly not. Since God created a young versus science.” However, Answers in Gen­ problem. We’ve heard the arguments, and of construction, the Creation Museum has earth and flooded it, we would expect to esis, the apologetics ministry behind the Mu­ yet we’re so modernistic in our thinking that enclosed finally opened in northern Kentucky—much find evidence that affirms this. And when seum, is intent on persuading the public that we just don’t get it. Think about it this way: ;partment creationists interpret the scientific evidence to the chagrin of evolutionists. Step inside the fact that evolution is wrong has nothing 'e have at the debate is actually between two religions. through a biblical framework, this is exactly this 60,000 square-foot facility and you’ll en­ to do with science. all in the counter exhibits on the Garden of Eden, the Arguments to the contrary are the height of what they discover. Such evidence is much construction of Noah’s ark, and even anima- naivete. Science, especially historical sci­ And that is why I love the Creation Museum, like Christ’s miracles - they do not prove to tronic humans and dinosaurs coexisting with not because of its high quality presentation us ‘that He is the Son of God, but they cer­ 0 gallons ence, is not an objective endeavor—the facts one another. The Creation Museum provides do not speak for themselves. All scientific of the evidence or Ken Ham’s swell accent, tainly demonstrate the fact. Only Christ’s k. It’s al- a sharp contrast to the Smithsonian Museum but because the Museum hits the heart of the self-authenticating words can prove who He Miller evidence is interpreted through frameworks of Natural History, which welcomes visi­ that cannot be proven by science. Evolution­ whole issue. Who determines truth—God or is. ;nt. Typi- tors to the Hall of Mammals with a sign that ists use a uniformitarian framework, which man? Or more specifically, which framework from six We should commend the Creation Museum should we use when studying history? The reads, “Come, meet your relatives.” insists that geological formations are formed for using science, not to exalt man, but to ex­ through gradual processes over long spans of one revealed by God, who cannot lie, or the Indeed, evolutionists have reacted strongly alt God—who He is and what He has done. purchase time. This framework rejects a literal inter­ one developed apart from God’s revelation to the founding of the Creation Museum, us­ If we can’t take Him seriously at the begin­ >f Cedar- pretation of Genesis initially, thus they arrive by finite, fallible man? For the Christian, the ing protests, petitions, and anti-creationism ning of His story, then why should we do so n and on at uniformitarian conclusions. Creationists answer is obvious. The non-Christian denies campaigns to expose the “pseudoscience” at the end, or anywhere in between? “If I leowners begin with opposing presuppositions. To ar­ the obvious answer, choosing autonomy in­ behind biblical creationism. After all, sur­ have told you earthly things and you do not edarville gue, therefore, that one framework is correct stead. How unfortunate, then, that so many veys have shown that 95 percent of U.S. sci­ believe, how will you believe if I tell you i on their because the evidence supports it is errone­ Christians allow the foolish thinking of the entists reject the young-earth model. heavenly things?” (John 3:12) ous. latter group to determine their interpretation

2 proved : fire de­ fier lad- to a fire Letter from the Editor 'ton and vill be a gs aren’t I went to an extremely fundamentalist might cause you to want to ask for an srs.” Southern Baptist middle and high school, author’s termination, both occupationally graduated in a class of 20, and was told and earthly. never to come back. Why? I was enrolled What 1 suggest, instead, is calm, construc­ Called into at that liberal cesspool “Cedarville Uni­ tive conversation. Think, “Why would versity.” this writer feel that way?” “What valid Changing my college decision from Pen­ points does he present?” “Is there any­ M in is tr y ? sacola Christian College to Cedarville thing wrong with my ideology that this created a faculty-wide outrage. Teach­ writer’s article has exposed?” After you ers who once offered me their references have assessed these crucial questions, talk | completely avoided eye contact with me. it over with the writer, either over e-mail One teacher confronted me about it, es­ or a face-to-face meeting. It’s far too easy sentially telling me that he heard from an­ to yell and bicker through e-mail and let­ other teacher that Cedarville students “did ters to the administration. It is something bad stuff there,” which was reason enough absolutely revolutionary to sit down with to feel so strongly against the university. a conflicting thinker and simply posit “help me understand where you're com­ | Having situations like these burned into ing from.” my memory bank is the reason View­ points appealed to me so much. What I This year, let pettiness take a backseat to love about being at Cedarville is that I can respect for one another. We’re all in this actually voice conflicting thoughts I have together, figuring out who we are and de­ about various issues and not be labeled a termining what truly convicts us. Bottom heathen. However, reactions to past view­ line? Only Jesus is perfect. We can’t ex points articles have made me feel like I pect anyone else to be. was back in high school. I understand that some articles in this section have the po­ Let us help tential to cause outrage and dissent, and Viewpoints Editor Preview Conference: October 11-13 Our Preview Conference will give you the chance to YouTube Debates: see our beautiful campus, visit classes and meet our Refreshing or Repulsive? faculty. Valuable information sessions will give you the details necessary to make one of the most important -- Devin Babcock -­ the psyche of the presidential candidates. decisions of your life - where you will get your ministerial Staff Writer YouTube and CNN realized their goal of training. ^itched as a way to reach a more youthful making politics more accessible to a fresh audience, the CNN-YouTube debates were crop of voters with tremendous success. Register online: www.sbts.edu/campusvlslt supposed to represent a change in the way Rather than provide a single occasion for Politics are done in America. By letting any- viewers to observe the platforms of the can­ °ne with a camera and access to the Internet didates, the debate’s permanent availability IjMiinYille K entucky P°se the questions, YouTube wanted to alter on the Internet allows for viewing at the lei­ the way debates are seen by voters. sure of the voter.

CNN and YouTube advertised their joint ef­ As for the new format for posing questions, fort at a presidential debate as an attempt to CNN’s censorship of the more controversial tat politics reach a new, younger generation. and ludicrous questions left something to be They billed it as a refreshing look at the can­ desired. Most of the questions fell far short didates, a new and creative way to see into of being fresh. The originality of the queries

C ontinued on PAGE 8 8 .....VIEWPOINTS 20 September 2001 The Story of Being Certain Cedarville’s Sprinkle with Terry Ringwald

--Justin Keller — Staff Writer must be answered! Dear Mr. Ringwald, 1 think you will understand me, Clark, when F Lately my roommate has been telling me tell you that there are many times when peo­ that I am too proud and that I need to work ple want to toot my horn because I am such a on being more humble. I disagree with him, practitioner of the art of being humble. But, but how can I let him know that he’s hurt my Clark, do you think I let them toot my pro­ feelings without him thinking I really am too verbial horn (this is, of course, just a figure! proud? I mean, I know I’m not the smartest of speech, no horns being involved)? No! Of person in my classes, and I know I’m not re­ course not! That is just the Devil, my friend, ally that desirable or attractive, so how can I in the form of my peers and colleagues! be acting too proud??? It just feels like he’s But I can sense, through various ways, as well -- Michelle Mostaed -­ tine, have three daughters, ages 4 years, 2 rubbing salt in a very raw wound, ya know? as things that Bonnie has told me, that you Staff Writer years and 6 months. Their family loves to go Please advise. to the lake together, enjoying every chance are not satisfied with this answer. Am I right? they get to spend time around water. “My Humbly, Of course! Because I can tell we are cut from The first time Christine Sprinkle saw her daughters are an insurmountable joy! They the same mold, and I know what would be husband, Dr. Preston Sprinkle, she was au­ are so cute, lovable, and downright funny,” bothering me if you were me, and visa versa! I tomatically attracted to his ability to preach. Sprinkle said. And you must know that the old Devil makes “Plus he was super cute,” Christine said. these peers and colleagues jealous of me! Sprinkle and his wife, Christine, were mar­ Clark, What they do is try to pull me right down in Dr. Preston Sprinkle is the new Assistant ried six years ago. Sprinkle’s idea of a per­ the dumps where they, themselves are! Well, Professor of Bible at Cedarville, a position fect date with his wife would be playing First let me say this: thank you! And, con­ how do you think I respond? Do you know? I that came as a surprise to him. A bit of a smash ball on the beach. “We played that gratulations! My Personal Question Evalua­ Of course you know! Because God did not rebel during the first eighteen years of his game for hours on our honeymoon,” Sprin­ tion Team, who read practically thousands of make you a dummy! Although maybe you life, Sprinkle would have laughed at anyone kle said. Then they would go out for sushi, personal questions addressed to yours truly, should pretend to be one more so that people who told him that he would leave California Sprinkle’s favorite food, and conclude at tell me that yours was the most sincere letter will not try to pull you down in the dumps! and become a Bible professor at a Christian the movies. One of their favorite movies to and tell me also that I should respond with Ha ha! That is just a little joke, Clark, and university. But at age nineteen, the Gospel watch together is Elizabethtown. “It pres­ great care! Perhaps you should consider it one that I hope you can laugh at, because and salvation became real to him. It was at ents life in such an authentic way,” he said. an answer to your prayers that I am answer­ do you know what? That is just what I do! that point that Sprinkle knew that he wanted ing your question when I could have chosen When those peers and colleagues try to pull Sprinkle’s favorite sports team is the Los to spend the rest of his life teaching young from practically thousands of other very se­ me down in the dumps and tell me, “Terry, Angeles Dodgers. He enjoys playing base­ people about Christ. rious questions! you are being BLANK” (and, of course, they ball as well as watching it. Playing on his don’t say “BLANK,” but rather many vari­ After studying at Master’s College and the high school team during his senior year, Also, let me say to you, I understand your ous insultlul things), I look them into the eye University of Aberdeen, Sprinkle said, “I Sprinkle was hit by a ninety mph fastball dilemma completely. In fact, when Bon­ and say to them: “Ha ha!” or “Ho HO!” And was really touched by the lives of certain on the wrist. “No bones were broken, but nie from my PQET was summarizing your professors, and I desire to shepherd students do you know what? I can see them burning it hurt like something fierce!” he said. He problem for me, I said, “Wait, Bonnie. Are in the same way they did for me.” there, like I put a hot coal right on their head! also enjoys playing with his colleagues on an you sure this is a legitimate question from a intramural team here at Cedarville. For as the Bible says, “Tit for tat!” But only After finishing his Ph.D. last year, Sprinkle true seeker?! Because, Wow!” I said, “This with humility, and you will be happy for it! applied to teach at thirty-seven schools. “I Sprinkle is a personable and charismatic seeker sounds just like me!” Of course, I did not really think that the question I was hear­ Sincerely, chose Cedarville because of its sense of fam­ professor, with many entertaining anecdotes. ing was from me, myself. No, but I knew, ily,” he said. His most embarrassing moment took place in France, causing him to label himself as a somewhere in my heart, that your question d^errp (R ingw ald Sprinkle left the home he knew in California typical uncultured American. and traveled across the country to teach in Cedarville, Ohio. Sprinkle said he was taken Sprinkle said, “When I was in France with back by the energy and spirituality of the stu­ my wife and her family, we had dinner with dent body. “I can’t wait to build relationships some friends of theirs, who had four sons, in and out of the classroom,” he said. who all had girlfriends there. It’s customary to kiss as you leave, two to three times on Sprinkle values relationships, including the each cheek. Well, I started shaking the hands ones built during his college days. Some of all the girlfriends, but halfway through I of the most influential days of his life were started kissing the others. But then I real­ spent with the guys in his dorm, having late ized I didn’t kiss the first two, so I went back night conversations. through the ‘line’ and started kissing the “I’m enjoying the weather.” -Mark Not only is Sprinkle looking forward to ones I didn’t originally kiss. But then I think Miller spending time with the Cedarville family, I double-kissed a few, and their boyfriends but also with his own family — his much- were like, ‘Dude, what gives?’ in their own beloved hobby. Sprinkle and his wife, Chris­ French-sort of way.”

YouTube from PAGE 7 posed to the candidates was limited to the plished half of their goal. As Senator Dodd manner in which they were asked. In reality, said early in the debate, “Speeches are easy “I wreck my bike all the time so I CNN had enough entries to choose the ques­ to make, rhetoric is easy to expose here.” was thinking about how to not fall tions they wanted answered. That was exactly the case. Each candidate and hurt myself.” -Emily Powell came in with sound bites and programmed However, the CNN-YouTube debate failed responses, leaving viewers constantly grasp­ spectacularly at changing the way the can­ ing for answers. didates presented themselves. As with any other political event from now until next The debate was a valiant effort at changing November, the candidates were careful to American politics. However, it only man­ Jesus. Bible. God. I’m baptist!” respond to each question without providing aged to highlight the faults in the system -John Bertsche an answer. rather than fixing them. It was obvious that the candidates were unwilling to firmly plant “Why in the world did I get a picture Senator Edwards was a case study in classic their feet, afraid of having to actually take a taken of me?” - Issac Kurtz evasion. When asked which Republican he stance. Each person seemed more eager to would pick as vice president, Edwards an­ appease voters and attract moderates than to swered that he would fight “Big Oil” if elect­ speak their mind. ed. When asked about being an advocate for women’s rights, Edwards responded that he This was exactly the problem CNN and You­ would raise minimum wage to $9.50. At one Tube were trying to fix with their innovative “The astronomy exam that I have to point he needed to be re-asked a question be­ debate. Although they changed the format of take tomorrow and the essay that I cause he failed to answer so blatantly. politics, they failed to fix the machine. Un­ “The Phantom of the Opera have to write for Professor Futrell.” til someone does repair the system, we will As the debate progressed, it became clear Soundtrack.” - Heather Flippin -Dresden Soules be doomed to sound bite-ridden campaigns, that CNN and YouTube had only accom­ provided by sub-par candidates. Photos by Crystal Flippin 20 September 2007 SPORTS 9

■ 1 1 Feet and Falling — Alyssa Denen — The facility provides the option of either of tween four and six hours of ground training Staff Writer two types of jumping procedure. The first is because the student primarily controls his or I took a deep breath, jumped from the safety the tandem jump, for which both the student her own parachute. However, two certified of the airplane into the air, and began the and the instructor are attached to the same instructors will jump with the student and Dear Readers, slow descent. Yes, I went skydiving. Specifi­ parachute system. This method usually re­ maintain a hold on the harness so they can cally, I went skydiving at Start Skydiving in quires the student to undergo about 20 min­ assist the student. Thank you for taking the time to read Lebanon, Ohio, which is about an hour away utes of training before jumping because the through Cedars! I am thrilled about Start Skydiving also offers students a sky­ from Cedarville. This was an indescribable certified instructor is primarily in control. the opportunity I have to merge my diving course consisting of nine AFF experience and one that others will passion for sports with my passion for jumps and eight coached jumps. This enjoy as well. writing and editing as I step into the course teaches college students the ba­ role of Sports Editor this year. Skydiving is a recreational activity sics of skydiving at a discounted price many people find enjoyable and even of $270 (regularly $285). The cost for a As I manage the Sports section, my thrilling. There are several reasons tandem jump is also discounted to $175 expectations and desires are three­ skydiving at Start Skydiving may ap- m each for college students instead of the fold. First, I hope to keep you current peal to interested CU students. First, regular price of $195. More pricing in­ with the performance of our varsity and at the forefront of everyone’s |B B H formation is available at www.startsky- athletic teams as well as inform you mind, is the issue of safety. Accord­ diving.com. of upcoming athletic events on cam­ ing to Manager Kip Lohmiller, a pus. Second, I hope through articles Another nearby skydiving facility is certified instructor and coach, Start and player profiles to introduce you to Skydive Greene County, located in Xe­ Skydiving has the most up-to-date exemplary, talented athletes who are nia, OH. This facility also offers tandem equipment available and some very daily glorifying God both on and off skydiving discounts, dropping the nor­ experienced instructors. the court or field of play. Third, I hope mal $205 rate down to $180 for college to include highlights and updates con­ This facility is a member of the students. Skydive Greene County offers cerning the world of sports outside of United States Parachute Associa­ a ten-level skydive training course; the the Cedarville context. tion (USPA), which means that all of student manual is available as a .pdf file the equipment have met the national on the facility’s site, www.skydiveohio. I hope you find the Sports section both safety requirements for skydiving com. helpful and enjoyable! If you have and all of the staff have been trained to meet Most first-time jumpers choose the tandem any questions, comments or ideas, Both facilities offer video and photo records the USPA’s strict guidelines. It is not an easy method so they can experience skydiving please do not hesitate to email me at of your skydiving experience for an addition­ process to become such an instructor, so any­ more simply. [email protected]. one who goes skydiving there should rest as­ al fee, and both offer discounts for groups of sured that every instructor knows what he or The other method is accelerated freefall, or five or more and for military personnel with she is doing. AFF. Jumping with this method requires be­ ID as well as for students. Sports Editor

A New Kind of Victory A Series of Player Profile: Cari Greetham Unfortunate Events -- Grant Goodman -­ Even while uncertainty surrounds the play Staff Writer ers at times, attitudes remain positive am -- Sarah Hoffman -­ the group stays focused on glorifying Goo The team motto is “Worship God through th Staff Writer As the new soccer season began this fall for game of soccer,” says the team’s co-captait the Lady Jackets, the team faced a daunting Kristin Merkel. challenge: Replacing Participation in collegiate athletics earns the six starters — in­ A Wednesday nigh a bit of attention. Playing on a nationally cluding the top four Bible study featuring i ranked team warrants a degree of respect. scorers of a year ago testimony and sharing Being named to an All-Freshman squad — who had left due to time helps the tean commands a certain level of admiration. But graduation. That chal­ hold to this maxim Cari Greetham’s latest achievement by far lenge, however, would The gatherings alsc outshines all of her others. Cari has not only quickly be overshad­ focus on five “pillars’ survived her battle with leukemia, but she owed by an epidemic — Christ-centered has also won the war by returning to Cedar­ of injuries that have ness, humility, a team ville as a sophomore a year and a half after Cari Greetham swept through the team focused mindset, worl her diagnosis. She is even back playing on much love during this hard time. Throughout in the first few weeks ethic, and legacy. Th< Cedarville’s nationally ranked volleyball her treatment the team showed their support of competition. Ac­ Bible study has beei team. But perhaps the most amazing part of by visiting her frequently, sending her cards cording to Coach John an encouragement tc Cari’s story is how God has used this trial in each week, and praying unceasingly for her. McGillivray, the team injured players like her life to make her a better person and bring While certain aspects of Cari’s life will never has been missing up to Jessica Rarick, a fresh glory to Himself through her. be “normal,” she does wish to get as strong five starters along with man who is recovering Unbelievably, during her first few weeks in as physically possible. Her main goal, how­ other reserve players from an MCI. sprair the hospital, Cari handed out tracts to each ever, is to experience that peace that comes due to injuries includ­ and a bone bruise tha of her doctors and nurses. Instead of feeling with turning one’s whole life over to Christ. ing three concussions, had kept her in crutch sorry for herself, she felt sorry for her care­ three to four pulled es. She says that th* Concerning the season, Cari is excited about givers who were missing out on the “most muscles, a few dam­ testimonies and overal this young team’s potential. She describes important part of life.” While listening to aged ACLs, and a dis­ openness at the meet her teammates as “having a lot of heart and her tell her testimony, it is clear that God has located patella. ings “have brought th'. talent and being a lot of fun.” While the team done a work in her life during this past year team closer.” Rarici has only one returning senior, Cari is con­ When the players have and a half. She has realized that “life is just also described hov fident that this year’s team members will taken the field this like a vapor,” and she has a new apprecia­ the team has servei. love each other and work together toward a season, the squad has tion for the time God has given her. She has her personally in way- successful season. But to Cari success is not fought hard even when countless stories about the power of prayer, that range from asking necessarily about wins and losses; it is about results do not match the God’s faithfulness, and His perfect plan and o about how she is doing focusing on being a light for Christ. effort. Their 1-5 record timing. . 3 to helping carry he has come after two one- When asked to share the most important les­ u books. Being back at Cedarville has brought some goal losses, including a O son she learned through this battle, Cari did cd normalcy back into Cari’s life. When first double overtime loss to So, while the tean not quote something “heroic” like, “just be­ diagnosed with leukemia, she figured life Saint Francis (Ind.) in the second game of continues to battle on the soccer field, bigge lieve in yourself’ or “you can do anything would never be normal again and she gave the Cedarville Classic two weeks ago. On battles are being fought and won off the fiek you set your mind to.” No; this humble ser­ up the idea of ever playing volleyball. Now, Sept. 13, the Lady Jackets suffered a 2-0 de­ by the 2007 Lady Jackets. Coach McGilli vant of God put her head down and thought ufter she received her last treatment at the end feat at the hands of Taylor, giving them their vray expects two or three players to retun for a moment before graciously replying, of August and celebrated her one-year post- fourth consecutive loss. from injury this week. “God is good all of the time.” fransplant mark, she is back at school and The team’s strength this year, according The Lady Jackets return to action at home or reunited with the team that demonstrated so Now, that deserves admiration. to Coach McGillivray, is “Perseverance.” Saturday, Sept. 22, against Asbury College. .. SPORTS___ 2.Q...S.(^il£mbe£.2(lQ2 Men's Soccer: Young and Energetic -- Devin Babcock- Staff Writer 5 rnREEIDH ever had and there’s a lot of change from that of previous •••••••••••••••••• energy,” Belleman said. years. Mens Cross Country Although Belleman ac­ “They’re allowing a much 8-Sep Queen City Invitational West Chester, OH 4th of 5 knowledges that this year’s more physical game this 15-Sep Cedarville Invite Cedarville 2nd of 19 During the off season, Men’s record may not be perfect, he year,” Belleman said. “It’s soccer Head Coach Ben is careful to note some of the disappointing. I wish they 22-Sep First Cedarville Open Cedarville 10:45 AM Belleman brought would allow skill Womens Cross Country to play a larger i new approach 31-Aug Shawnee State Invitational Portsmouth, OH 1 st of 6 :o the team. “We part.” However, 15-Sep Cedarville Invitational Cedarville 2nd of 19 focused more on as with so many he fitness aspect other seasons’ ob­ 22-Sep First Cedarville Open Cedarville 10:00 AM of the game.” The stacles, Belleman Mens Soccer has seen the team ceam also spent 31-Aug at Wilmington W 1-0 more time pro­ learn from its past 1-Sep Mid-Continent L 1-2 moting brother- and adjust. oood. The change 7-Sep Vanguard L 2-3 Although the of emphasis paid 8-Sep Trinity International W 1-0 Jackets continue off immediately. to show the signs 14-Sep Roberts Wesleyan T 2-2 (2 OT) The team started of youth typical 15-Sep Indiana Wesleyan L 2-1 off the season Tim Green of a team fielding 18-Sep Wittenberg Cedarville 07:00 PM with a hard-fought only three seniors, 22-Sep Milligan Cedarville 07:00 PM 1 -0 win against they also continue Canton, OH 05:00 PM Wilmington. The to improve as the 25-Sep at Malone season progressed season progresses. 29-Sep Walsh Cedarville 07:00 PM with a close 2-1 No game showed Womens Soccer loss to Mid-Con­ this more than the 28-Aug at Indiana Wesleyan L 0-8 tinent. However, one on September W 4-0 after the team 14 against Rob­ 31-Aug Geneva blew a 2-0 lead erts Wesleyan. 1-Sep Saint Francis (Ind.) L 1-2 (2 OT) and lost 3-2 to L 1-2 Despite giving 6-Sep at Campbellsville nationally ranked up an early goal, 8-Sep Wilmington L 0-3 Vanguard, Belle­ Cedarville fought at Taylor L 0-2 man saw a change 13-Sep back to even out in his players. 15-Sep Grace L 1-2 (2 OT) the score. After “We learned a Cedarville 02:00 PM Jordan Leach falling behind 22-Sep Asbury lot as a team in — 2-1, they again 29-Sep Walsh Cedarville 04:30 PM the [Vanguard] came back to tie Womens Volleyball game,” Belleman it up. When the said. 24-Aug at Grace W 3 sets game began to 25-Aug Edinboro W 4 sets The Jackets fol­ spiral out of con­ 3 sets lowed the Van­ trol following two 31-Aug Central State W guard game questionable red 4-Sep at Urbana W 3 sets learning experi­ cards (including 7-Sep Taylor L 4 sets ence with a well- one to Belleman), 7-Sep Georgetown L 3 sets played match the remaining 10 5 sets against Trinity In­ men on the field 8-Sep Indiana Tech W ternational. Belle­ fought hard to 8-Sep at Madonna L 3 sets man saw the les­ bring the match 11-Sep Shawnee State W 4 sets sons the team had to a draw. 14-Sep Davenport w 5 sets learned earlier in High energy per­ 4 sets the season come 14-Sep Illinois Tech L meated the team to fruition in this 15-Sep Illinois-Springfield W 4 sets during the hard- game. I fought game, 15-Sep Houghton w 3 sets Although the “ Belleman attri­ 18-Sep Rio Grande Cedarville 07:00 PM Jackets have Ken Davis butes some of 2 1-Sep Roberts Wesleyan Fort Wayne, IN 01:00 PM that to the fan support. He started off with an average hurdles the team faces: The 21-Sep Indiana Wesleyan Fort Wayne, IN 07:00 PM record, it is important to note Jackets only return two start­ called it one of the “most 22-Sep Olivet Nazarene Fort Wayne, IN 11:00 AM that this year’s team is much ers from last year. They play a electric atmospheres we play younger and far less experi­ number of nationally ranked in. Everyone gets some juice 22-Sep Lindenwood Fort Wayne, IN 03:00 PM enced than previous squads. opponents. And, to top it all, from it.” With the crowd at 22-Sep at Saint Francis Challenge Fort Wayne, IN 07:00 PM their backs, the Jackets con­ However, youth does not this year’s NAIA officiating 27-Sep Mount Vernon Nazarene Cedarville 07:00 PM equal failure. “This year’s style demonstrates a notable tinue to improve and charge team is the most fit we’ve forward into the new season.

• The Pro football season kicked off on Sept. 6 with • The college football season began on Aug. 30, and the defending Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts host­ one of the largest upsets in college football history oc­ ing the New Orleans Saints.The game went into halftime tied curred before the opening weekend was over.The Appala­ at 10 before the world champs found their stride, scoring 3 1 chian State Mountaineers toppled the fifth-ranked Michigan unanswered points to end the game decisively, 41-10. Wolverines 34-32. After their loss to Oregon, Michigan’s record now stands at 0-2, along with traditional power • Justine Henin defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-1,6-4 Notre Dame, who has struggled to cope with the loss of to capture the women’s U.S. Open championship, her seventh QB Brady Quinn. career grand slam title. After dispatching both Serena and Venus Williams en route to the final match, Henin will finish • New this year to the Cedarville Athletics Web site the year ranked No. I in the world, having taken both the U.S. is the Yellow Jacket Insider, an element featuring weekly Open and French Open trophies in 2007. • interviews with all the coaches of teams actively playing. The interviews by Mark Womack and Jim Clark offer inside • On the men’s side, Roger Federer defeated Novak information such as team news, injury reports, and prayer Djokovic 7-6 (4), 7-6 (2), 6-4 to win his 12th career grand requests for each squad.This new resource comes out slam title and his fourth straight U.S. Open championship. Fe­ every week by Wednesday and allows every member of derer is now only two grand slam titles away from the world the Cedarville family to stay current with their favorite CU record currently held by Pete Sampras. athletic teams. 2.Q...S..ep..lc.m.b.cr...2..Q.Q.Z SPORTS 11

against tough competition, including two na- of the tournament (both ranked in the top 30 where we’ll be at the end of our season.” -Andrea Walker-­ tionally ranked teams. teams in the nation) before securing a tough Staff Writer The following week, the women snatched five-game win versus Indiana Tech. Ma- “We try to load preseason with strong teams their second conference win in the game ver­ sus Shawnee State. During the match Zelt­ Win/loss columns easily deceive, telling man not only hammered down 19 kills, but nothing of hard fought matches, tough com­ also broke Cedarville’s career solo block re­ petition or major steps toward end-of-the- cord. The record was previously set at 260 season goals. by 2006 grad Julia Bradley. Zeltman’s three Cedarville University’s volleyball team be­ solo blocks against Shawnee bumped her ca­ gan this year’s season well, with a tough reer total to 263. three-game sweep versus Grace College. September 14 marked the opening day of The Lady Jackets displayed outstanding per­ the Taylor Trojan Challenge in Upland, Ind.. severance during the first match of the game After a hard-fought five-game win over Dav­ as the two teams battled to a final score of enport and a nail-biting loss to Illinois Tech, 39-37. Cedarville returned the closing day to handi­ Junior defensive specialist Libby Short was ly defeat both Houghton and Illinois-Spring- encouraged, saying the game “showed we’re field. The women bumped their record to 9-4 not going to give up. It showed that we can overall and 2-0 in the conference. pursue and get through even when it’s really This year’s volleyball team is young, as it rough going.” lost several players from last year and added The women breezed through their next three The women’s volleyball team prays before a match. five new freshmen, but they are talented. matches, beating Edinboro, Central State and donna, ranked 23rd in the NAIA poll, swept With Short and fellow defensive specialist Urbana. The following four games, however, or ranked teams to get ready for conference Cedarville’s last game of the tournament to Maija Hampton’s consistency in the back put three deceiving “L”s in the Jackets’ win/ play,” Head Coach Melissa Hartman said. leave the Lady Jackets with a l-3 weekend row, Zeltman’s power at the net and solid players mixed in between, the women have loss column. The Lady Jackets fought hard in the tourna­ record. According to senior Sarah Zeltman, returning All-American middle hitter, the surely only begun to taste-the success this The Madonna Invitational, one of the best ment and developed as a team. They fell to early season losses are “no indication of season could hold. tournaments in the nation, placed Cedarville Taylor and Georgetown in the opening day

Men’s Cross Country Woman’s Cross Country Overview X-perience is the Key

- Joshua Saunders - - Keri Hilty - Staff Writer Staff Writer

The university men’s cross country team 15 with a score of 68. Cedarville defeated 17 The 2007 Lady Jackets cross country team Wong pulled away from the CU pack after suffered some personnel setbacks over the teams while Shawnee State went home with can be described in one word: experienced. two miles to finish second in a career best summer as two seniors decided to red-shirt the Invite title after scoring only 41 points. The team’s experience is a reason for fans time of 18:23 with Simpson (third, 18:57), for a season and All-American athlete Daniel to get excited, because this team is the re­ Pyles (fourth, 18:58), Keller (fifth, 19:14) Brooker ran 25:57 for the 8K, securing third Roberts transferred to Florida State. turning 2006 NAIA Runner-up. Of the top and Wysong (sixth, 19:18) in a row not far place overall and putting him under 26 min­ seven women who are considered for scor­ behind. utes for the first time in his career. Red-shirt senior Justin Gutierrez said the ing a meet, six are veterans returning from added year of training “will give us extra Scheduling differently from previous years, Another early sign of promise was the strong last year’s national meet. flexibility in scheduling stuff around our the Jackets did not plan a race for the week performance of two athletes who have been training” and will allow the team to continue Although the lone woman to graduate was after their initial meet. Head Coach Elvin plagued by injuries, juniors Seth Campbell to take advantage of Cedarville’s excellent All-American distance standout Samantha King explained that in past years, the team and Rob Trennepohl. facilities. Modderman, both Nicole Santos and Elisa­ experienced injuries as a result of this sec­ “It feels pretty good to be back, and I’m re­ beth Pyles return as All-Americans on the ond-week meet. “As for the team next year, we will be a se­ ally excited about the season,” Trennepohl cross country course. Santos, Pyles, Lydia nior-laden team, and that much experience “Finally we got smart and decided to not run said. Wong and Bethany Davies received All­ means faster times,” Gutierrez said. American honors from the track season as a meet that weekend and give them an extra The men’s team also had two freshmen, T.J. week to recover,” King said. Recently, both red-shirt seniors Justin Guti­ well. Baderstcher and Jordan Davies, place 13th errez and Justin Herbert gained entrance into Two weeks later, the decision proved to have and 24th. The freshmen duo combined to Others returning from last season are Melissa the US National 10-mile championship race been a wise one as the team raced its sec­ score 35 points in their first collegiate 8-ki- Wysong, Maria Balch, Leanne Crunelle, Au- in Minneapolis, Minn., on October 7. ond meet successfully and injury-free, all the varsity runners starting and Cedarville’s first race was the .... finishing both meets. Queen City Invitational held on September 8 in Cincinnati. I l l ' :/ \ ■ This past weekend was the An­ The Jackets placed fourth out nual Cedarville Invitational, of five teams in the 5 kilometer held on the Elvin R. King Cross race, beating Berea while fall­ Country Course located on 72 J P iL ^ ing to the University of Cincin­ just across from campus. The nati, Northern Kentucky and 19-team field included NCAA Xavier. U S m Division I Miami University * # v (Ohio), who won the meet with Junior Team Captains Judson . 24 points. Cedarville finished as Brooker and Kevin Kuhn lead j§- runner-up with 52 points. Wong the team with their finishes of ppp . - led the way for the Lady Jack­ fourth and fifth place, register­ • ' r ■ wi ~ ets once more, finishing fourth ing times of 15:43 and 15:44. ;ii -,s-...... in 18:31 followed by Simpson T.J. Baderstcher, Seth Camp­ Men’s cross country team Amy Emsberger (eighth, 18:40), Pyles (12th, bell and Jordan Davies rounded out the top lometer race. dree Goodew, Stacey Keller, Brittany Simp­ 18:53), Keller (17th, 19:11), Wysong (18th, five scoring spots. son and Jessica Squier. New faces to this 19:21), Santos (19th, 19:22) and Goodew “I’m really excited about our freshmen,” as­ year’s team are sisters Shannon and Emily “Kuhn and I ran together the whole race; it (20th, 19:32). sistant coach Steve Powers said. “They are DeRusha and Amy Emsberger, a sophomore was a good race to start off the season with, getting some really good experience this sea­ transfer from Palm Beach Atlantic. The Lady Jackets are currently ranked third but the footing on the course was horrible,” son.” in the NAIA national poll, just behind Simon Brooker said. To date, the team has competed in two Fraser University and Milligan College. Cedarville will be hosting another home meets. They opened the season with a vic­ Cedarville bounced back well from its disap­ Their next meet will be home once again on meet, the Cedarville Open, on September 22 tory at Shawnee State University on August pointing finish in Cincinnati, finishing sec- Saturday, September 22, at 10 a.m. Come starting at 10 a.m. 31 in a field of six teams. The Lady Jackets °nd at the Cedarville Invite on September out to support and encourage these women captured 12 of the top 15 places easily to win as they race the second of three meets to be the meet, scoring only 20 points compared held on Cedarville’s home campus. to Shawnee State’s second-place 43 points. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 2CLS.£p.t.ember..2.Q.Q.?.

Yellow Springs CU Art Majors Begin Work on Welcomes the Blues Studio 61 in the area. Curly-headed hippies, long­ who combine eleven-string bass and banjo haired teenagers, and dignified critics in with drum loops and jazz saxophone. -- Alyssa Weaver - -- John Hawkins -­ blazers all mix together on the main strip Staff Writer Staff Writer The fusion creates some tension among lined with booths selling BBQ ribs, funnel audience members. After a long session of Two weeks ago, Cedarville University se­ cakes, lemon shakes and herbal remedies. stripped-down banjo solos leads to an im­ nior Josh Ohms stepped into a vacant build­ Tables lined with African handcrafts sit next “Blues is the heart of all modem music,” promptu hoedown on the floor, a voice calls ing with a vision—a student-led art studio. to a hut full of off-market sunglasses. says Dee Ann Wallace, director of the from the back: “Get out of here! This is a Pregnant with ideas, expectations and artis­ Creekside Blues Society. We are standing The energy among these groups is largely blues festival!” tic expression, Studio 61 is an independent under a pop-up tent at the Tenth Annual positive, a joyful conglomeration of colors Without missing a beat, the band throws a joint-student venture nestled next to our lo­ Blues-Jazz Music Fest and Bazaar in Yel­ and voices. After all, this event is known for funk rhythm on the drum loop and blows cal Cedarville Hardware Store. Despite the low Springs, trying to stay out of the rain bringing together artists as disparate as folk into a banjo-laden sound they call country- short timeframe, this vision is materializing that has fallen all weekend. A recording of Appalachian singers and urban jazz fusion funk. The dance floor fills with the usual in the form of a nine-foot white canvas, sup­ a Muddy Waters-esque live performance bands. plays over speakers at the back of the tent. festival dance crowd: local kids stomp­ plies strewn about the roughed floors, and a The rain has driven the music inside for the ing and swinging, gray-haired sweethearts salvaged tabletop lacquered with the words, “Before jazz, even, there was blues,” she first time in the festival’s ten-year history, ballroom dancing, the occasional space cat “Studio 61, Galena del arte.” explains, her small frame tight with energy so I buy a ticket and head for the Antioch doing a two-step in his own world. They Ohms heads up the studio along with three as she delivers what she calls “the gospel of theater. all move together, even as children weave fellow seniors—Erica Petry, Josh Fran­ blues,” tracing country and hip-hop back to paths in between their legs, laughing at the cis and Mike Steiner—and junior Sarah the roots of the music that has brought art­ Unfortunately, I’m stopped at the door. The whole scene. ists from all over the region to the Antioch fire marshal has declared the theater over­ Gneiss. Taking what they have learned in campus for a weekend of performances. I filled. The doors won’t open again until a Nerak Roth Patterson and Deborah Cole­ Cedarville’s Studio Art and Graphic Design ask her what exactly the spirit of blues en­ set break at 9:30. Security keeps the waiting man team up for a more traditional closing programs, these artists plan to exhibit clas­ tails. crowd happy by passing out birthday cake set: a Chicago-style jam session. Patterson’s sic watercolor paintings, photography and from the lobby, even as harmonica riffs teenage son is in the band too, playing what even modem concrete furniture. In addi­ “It’s a feeling,” she explains, “not merely of from acoustic blues master Guy Davis float I’m told may be his first live set. The crowd tion to their own work, these entrepreneurs sadness, but of life,” a sound that wanders out over the soggy street from inside. celebrates his careful, nervous riffs with intend to teach classes for elementary and the landscape of human emotion. shouts of approval, proving what Wallace junior high students in a casual style befit­ The doors do open, though, and I rush in to says makes this occasionally conflicted, al­ ting the studio. If nothing else, the festival, a spirited splic­ catch the Traveling Black Hillbillies, a col­ ways diverse festival so special: ing of state fair and concert series, gathers a laboration of professional bluesmen (credits “When [faculty members] Gosser, Cham­ cross-section of humanity unlike any other include Vanessa Williams and Mandeesa) “Here, everybody counts.” berlain, and Grimes saw the art studio,” Ohms explained, “they told us, ‘You are true artists now.’” They were right. These individuals are impacting their commu­ nity with their artistic talent, fresh perspec­ tive and most importantly, their testimony. Many curious neighbors are stopping by Flying Tiger Serves Kung Pao this studio and encountering more than just art—they are encountering an example of students with a heart for their community. f " * * I \ * ^ --Whitney Mil Ohms said, “For years we have not taken much interest in the town, but since starting and Crackling ooup — Studio 61, we realize all that’s here.” I hope that when Studio 61 opens, not only Pizza is the go-to meal for most college students, but those fragrant soothing primer. The spring roll appetizers were decent, and the siz­ will the art attract attention, but also that the little boxes of fried rice and eggrolls are almost as popular. Colo­ zling rice soup—a savory chicken broth with mushrooms, bok choy idea behind its formation will attach itself nial’s satisfies the campus pizza demand, but Cedarville has nary a and bamboo shoots theatrically topped by the waitress with a layer to the mind and heart of all the students and Chinese joint. Students craving General Tso’s chicken and lo mein of literally crackling rice—was uniquely chewy and delicious. faculty of Cedarville University. Yes, this is are left to wander like the lost werewolf “with a Chinese menu in his a college town, but that does not mean our hand, walking the streets of Soho in the rain” from Warren Zevon’s The dinner menu is extensive and moderately priced ($3-$ll). My only presence in it should be the shadows of classic 1978 song “Werewolves of London.” Kung Pao chicken (S7.95) featured white meat (which surprisingly was not deep-fried and had very little gristle), green peppers, red our buildings and the tire marks of students Since Chinese restaurants are notorious for dirty interiors, ex chilies and peanuts covered in a slightly spicy dark scrambling for Xenia, Dayton and other ur­ cessive grease and food poisoning, it’s a good idea to check sauce. My three companions ordered the ban utopias. around with the voices of experience to avoid an evening of Phoenix and Dragon ($9.95), a mix of I suggest we take a walk down sunny Main mystery meat and frequent visits to your nearest dorm toi chicken and shrimp stir-fried in white Street and encounter not only the fresh ar­ let. wine, green onions and ginger; Beef tistic expression of these students but also with Eggplant ($8.75), which tossed a fresh perspective of our town. As Ohms However, there are conflicting reports from the quality beef strips and Chinese egg­ suggested, “The door is always open.” field. Senior marketing major Josh Norton rec­ plant with sauteed garlic; and Clouds ommends Chen Dynasty in Yellow Springs, Over Meadow ($7.75), a dish of cubed senior math major Nathan Averbeck likes tofu floating on a pile of lush green BD’s Mongolian Barbecue in Dayton, and spinach in a sweet, tangy garlic sauce. senior nursing major Jennifer Davis favors the Xenia China Inn. However, junior bi­ The dishes are served family-style; ev­ ology major Micah Yarbrough said, "The ery diner shares from a heaping bowl of tfe staf only Chinese place around I’ve been to steamed rice at the center of the table. was Xenia China Inn, and it wasn’t very impressive.” Table service was brisk and every­ Books thing my dining companions •The Age of Turbulence by Alan The Flying Tiger on Broad Street in and I tried at the Flying Tiger Greenspan (9-17) Fairborn garnered the most glowing was excellent: the dishes were reviews, so after senior psychology major creative, the meat was pleasantly •Playing for Pizza by John Grisham Ashley Dobrinoff praised its “absolutely amaz­ textured, and every item tasted fresh and (9-24) ing...fresh and hot” food, I decided to see if the Fly­ well-seasoned. ing Tiger’s Szechuan cuisine was worth a hungry college •The Choice by Nicholas Sparks (9-24) I have not tried every Chinese place in the area, so student’s 28-minute drive. •Celebrity Detox by Rosie O'Donnell I technically cannot crown the Flying Tiger king. But The Flying Tiger opened in 1989 and is run by three generations from talks with students, reports on regional restaurants (10-2) of the Liu family. A plump, beaming wooden Buddha greets every and my own experience, I think the Flying Tiger will give you the •Beyond the White House by Jimmy guest just inside the door. The interior is clean, muted and graceful. best Chinese food bang for your buck. Carter (10-2) Two aquariums of floating fish add to the restaurant’s peaceful feng shui. For more information, call (937) 878-2583 or visit http://flyingtiger- •Run by Ann Pachett (9-25) chinese.com. Every table gets a bottomless kettle of free hot tea—a perfect and 2Q S eptem ber 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Antioch's 9/11 Peace Panel Voices Anti-War Sentiments - s r -

On September 11, 2007, Antioch College discourse between the community at An­ founded Taller Abierto, a non-profit orga­ During the panel, violence was continu­ and the village of Yellow Springs held their tioch College and the greater Dayton area. nization working to educate low-income, ally used as a synonym for racism, war and first peace panel designed to promote dia­ working women and their daughters in intolerance. There was a strong anti-war The panel’s members ranged from Bar- logue about the issues that hinder peace. Colombia, and is a revolutionary advocate fervor among the panelists as well as the baraO, a self-proclaimed “Healer” and film­ for the exploited women of Cali. Sanchez audience. maker from Dayton, to Sandra Sanchez, a The speakers at the peace panel were given said, “Peace is not the absence of conflict... Detty, along with the majority of those in ten minutes to present their vision for peace feminist and human rights activist from Peace is often manipulated by people that attendance at the peace panel, dream of a and answer the question, “Is world peace Cali, Colombia. are seeking only to oppress the weak.” San­ possible and can we create an international world in which war and conflict are extinct, BarbaraO spoke about the importance of chez is a loud but lonely voice in the dark culture of peace?” with their existence known only from the celebrating each person’s intelligence and recesses of a violence-occupied country. pages of a textbook. According to Dr. Dana Patterson, the found­ beauty and led the audience in a five-min­ Other peace panel members agreed that vio­ The idea of global peace is a noble one, but er of the event, “Awareness of violence is ute meditation. She encouraged the group lent reactions to violence often cause war .sadly shortsighted. As Christians, we under­ important because apathy is dangerous.” to open up their bodies to the glorious in­ rather than deter it. Steve Fryburg, the direc­ ner light and channel it to other peace lovers stand that true peace can only be attained Carrie Detty, the assistant coordinator of tor of the Dayton International Peace Mu­ across the country. by having a relationship with the Creator of seum, blames the September 11th tragedy the event, described her vision for the peace all things, not by possessing a glorious in­ on the United States. Fryburg advocates a panel. She hoped that it would fulfill the Sanchez gave an account of her own expe­ ner light. legacy of Coretta Scott King and begin a rience with the enemies of peace. She has diplomatic approach to conflict resolution.

N BC’s The Singing Bee Spells Success

-- Kate Celia -­ for that night’s show. For the next hour, the contestants Unlike American Idol, every episode has a winner, so this Staff Writer compete for the grand prize of $50,000 and the prestigious non-continuum is perfect for non-committal TV watchers. As a mildly funny, family-friendly segment, The Singing Ever wonder where all the people who don’t make Ameri­ title of The Singing Bee. Bee premiere in July achieved over 13 million viewers and can Idol end up? After Fatone dictates the name of a song, the house band achieved ratings high enough to grant it a permanent slot on begins to play a few bars, and then unexpectedly stops. Some of them just might have another chance on NBC’s NBC’s primetime. But as far as worthwhile entertainment The contestants are expected to continue singing the next new show, The Singing Bee, which has only one rule: “You goes, the 60-minute triviality of The Singing Bee precludes phrase, word for word. Like some spelling bees, if one per­ don’t have to sing it well, just sing it right.” The only talent any tension or suspense, as well as viewer-contestant rap­ needed to win this show is a particularly good recollection son provides an incorrect word, the next person in line has port. to attempt it. of lyrics from 80s and 90s hits. But, if you’re looking for an hour’s worth of entertainment Progressing rounds of “sing-in-the-blank” and levels that ‘N Sync’s Joey Fatone, the host of The Singing Bee, begins from American Idol cast-offs and other vocally-challenged require hasty unscrambling of posted lyrics quickly elimi­ each episode by rushing through the rows of the audience individuals, tune in to America’s new hit show on NBC, nate contestants until two are left to face off for the grand while pop music plays, randomly selecting six contestants Tuesday nights at 8:00. prize. riOOKIT Posh and Becks: our picks YouTube: The Golden Couple "Potter Puppet Pals in 'The Mysterious Ticking Noise'" common populace is certainly within the re­ -- Geneva M. Wilgus -­ sponsibilities of our quasi-European deities. Note: Watch only after extensive studying or late nights Staff Writer Okay, I jest. 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4 14 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 20-S.cp.tcmb.cr..2.0.07 R e v i e w s F IL M :: R 3:10 TO YUMA :: Lionsgate Entertainment ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Gunfights, saloons and outlaws. It seems that the good ol’ western is Successfully skirting around common cliches and caricatures, each of the back with a bang in 3:10 to Yuma. Packed with stars such as Christian main characters is fleshed out as they reveal their weak and strong points. Bale and Russell Crowe, this film combines exciting action sets with Instead of being the typical action hero overflowing with machismo, Bale thoughtful exposition that draws you into the minds of its characters. gives a nuanced performance as a man driven by a mixture of moral con­ Set during the late 1800s, Ben Wade (Crowe) and his band of criminals viction, devotion to his family and self-doubt. While Crowe’s character has are pulling off a series of fatal robberies near a small Arizona town. murkier motivations, he shows how even a hardened criminal can be af­ After one of these raids, Wade is apprehended and a small posse is fected by one man’s integrity. Combining in-depth character study with old formed in order to transport him to a town where he will be loaded onto fashioned gun-slinging, 3:10 to Yuma is a film that shouldn’t be missed. a train bound for Yuma, a prison. Included in this group is Dan Evans (Bale), an impoverished rancher trying to make enough money to pay off the debts accrued by his family ranch. However, things get compli­ cated when Wade’s fellow desperadoes come to collect their leader. b y D a n Siz e m o r e

MUSIC Casting Crowns :: the altar an d the door Amidst an increasingly frantic swarm of genres huddled tightly around Though many of the album’s tracks are radio-worthy, the disc does not the idea of “contemporary Christian music,” the pop rock ministry en­ particularly impress musically. While the group has managed to continue semble Casting Crowns surfaces again with The Altar and the Door, to craft decently fresh melodies without repeating themselves, the overall their third full-length studio album. Casting Crowns seems to have musical effort certainly does not exceed the quality of its platinum-selling found themselves lyrically tasked with stressing the urgency of every­ predecessors. While the messages within the songs convey straightforward day ministry, as made evident by their self-titled and sophomore re­ and essential principles of Christianity, listeners seeking more heightened leases. This exhortation re-occurs throughout the disc, beginning with theological content may find themselves better suited to listening elsewhere the inspirational opening track, “What this World Needs” and later if dissatisfied by the simplicity of the lyrics. appearing on “Every Man” and the title track. Also present are warn­ All in all, The Altar and the Door is a solid effort conveying a number of ings against the long-term effects of sinful lifestyles in “Slow Fade” as foundational principles of Christianity, making for a single offering which well as references to repentance and reassurance in the solemn ballad will undoubtedly appease the ears of veteran fans while potentially gaining b y D a n Z i m m e r m a n “East to West.” new listeners along the way.

MUSIC kanye West graduation Before Kanye West was a respected and high-earning rap fixture, his “I’m still cold like Keyshia’s family.” blunt lyrics and seemingly arrogant attitude had to be focused and Kanye’s original albums maintained a fresh and artistic format for rap mu­ channeled into meaningful outlets, such as politics and hip-hop culture. sic, combining clever lyrics with solid production. Now, it seems like his With his third album release, Graduation, West seems so comfortable in his now-celebrity status that his mouth unloads an unfiltered barrage penchant for sampling and solid arrangement remain, but his obsession of typical hip-hop egotism, greed and sexual objectivity. with women, Louis Vuitton and “pink polos” taint the album with distaste­ ful and senseless consumerism. Graduation’s most valuable asset by far is West’s stellar production. This album is enjoyable when one focuses on the actual music, which re­ On songs like “Stronger,” “I Wonder,” “Flashing Lights” and “Big mains faithful to West’s talent for transforming old soul and progressive Brother,” West widens his range dramatically by juxtaposing unfa­ electronica into tight, atmospheric tracks. However, hearing the lyrics “So miliar 80s electro-synths with big urban beats. However, his talent is if the devil wear Prada/Adam Eve wear Nada/I’m in between, but way b y D e n n is n a n g l e somewhat underplayed by the glaring lyrical errors that he is constant­ more fresher” is definitely cringe-worthy enough to forever taint an overall ly committing throughout the album. Please, Kanye, try fasting from positive attitude regarding Graduation. such horrendous similes as “See me drop gems like I dropped PE” and

MUSIC ______Dirty Projectors :: rise above ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ►t*Tr M o i< A warning: David Longstreth doesn’t make music for just anyone. assembling them with loving care, the Dirty Projectors’ latest album, Rise Though the Dirty Projectors’ prolific songwriter, producer, guitarist Above, is a rewrite of Black Flag’s punk classic, Damaged. This connec­ and singer writes pointed, conceptually based lyrics and some of the tion seems to appear in a few lyrics and attitude only; the music has more most beautiful harmonies in popular music today, his work is set apart to do with Stravinsky and Paul Simon than anything metal. Instrumenta­ from other music of the genre by its strangeness. The music doesn’t tion ranges from sparse to epic, with Longstreth singing everything from rely on the snobbery of high art, nor on the gimmickry of most pop Sinatra-like croons to intentional slips and yelps. music. Instead, it seems to rest upon a certain deconstruction of the past. After dropping out of Yale, the songwriter made five full-length The tone of the album, though subtly bent, is one of the most sincerely albums. One of them, a “glitch opera” titled “The Getty Address,” is hopeful of any album I’ve heard in the last few years. As Longstreth said about post 9/11 America, Aztec mythology and Eagles member Don in an interview with the music website Paper Thin Walls, “To me, ‘Dam­ Henley. aged’ was always a beautiful, hopeful kind of music. All its nihilism and b y N ic k Er b e r doubt seemed like the same old utopian longing in disappointed, hibernat­ In holding with his precedent for tearing apart pieces of culture and re­ ing plumage.”

MOVIE :: PG- 13 HARRY POTTER :: Order of the Phoenix ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ I’ve read more words from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series than I Imelda Staunton’s portrayal of Dolores Umbridge is equally impressive. have from The Holy Bible. Staunton’s rotund appearance, pursuant to her fictional counterpart, is strikingly similar to that of a large pale toad. Her voice is high-pitched Needless to say, my standards were remarkably high as I stood outside and aggravating, and, again emulating her fictional counterpart, she begins the movie theater minutes before midnight, my ticket to David Yates’s conversation with a faint yet distinct “Hem hem.” Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix resting triumphantly in my trembling hand. I wasn’t too disappointed. While Yates’s artistic creativity is generally acceptable, the duel between Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) and Voldemort is far too grandiose. Ex­ Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) joins Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and changing fire dragons and giant orbs of water may interest the easily the breathtaking Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) to stand against amused. Yates, however, loses what little credibility he may have when he Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) and his group of deleterious death diverges from the book in the name of drama. eaters. While their thespian capabilities have certainly improved, the three teenagers once again offered a mediocre performance. While the movie certainly satisfies, the devout reader cannot help but in­ b y M ic h a e l cessantly point out its flaws. Despite the imperfections, however, it seems Sh i r z a d i a n Evanna Lynch, however, soars far above the muddled mess of medi­ that Harry Potter can’t help but captivate. ocrity, appearing for the first time as Luna Lovegood. Lynch’s perfor­ mance is unequivocally sensational. He is, after all, the Boy Who Lived. 2Q.S£picmb.si.2.0ill THE CURRENT 15

A Note from the Editor -- Rachael Hubin -­ An Essay on Staff Writer Hello. first impressions, a feng shui guide, a brand new relation­ As the editor of The Cur­ ship column, and some other rent, I’d like to welcome you great articles and pieces of art First Impressions to these two pages. This is by our very talented staff. the strange, exciting, shape- “She must be something. My proving bodily gestures in­ some problems. A phenom­ pression o f her was so diffe shifting section of the paper; Subsequent issues will fea­ friend has said nothing but stantly gave me insight to enon called “confirmation ent than who she turned o the part where we get not ture similar themes. I hope positive things about her who this person was. I was bias” can lead one to find ev­ to be. She broke up with hit only reporters, but poets, to make this space a creative from the moment he laid eyes a little nervous about meet­ idence to support the initial That jerk." creative writers, and artists outlet, a kind of biweekly on her. They’ve spent every ing this girl because she had judgment, Dolph said. The Research shows that si. to give us their best. Then showcase for all things beau­ moment together from the such high standards to live interpretation is based on tained relationships lead we throw it on newsprint and tiful and student-produced. day they said that one word. up to. I soon found out how the interpreter’s history and an increased approval of gently lay it in a box for you Of course, this will be ac­ That one word that tells all inaccurate first impressions background, a filter through certain person or persoi to pick up. companied and enhanced about the future o f a rela­ can be. They only show the which information is per­ “People we like, we judge by spot-on reporting and tionship ... that’s right, you basics; the rest is translated ceived. Dolph said that a first As you can probably see, more attractive,” Dolph sai insightful cultural commen­ guessed it. ‘Hi. ”’ through a channel of person­ impression can fee more of a we’ve put together a wel­ We see our friends as me tary'. al interpretation. reflection of who the inter­ come section to help you get We project and receive first attractive because we kne back into a rhythm of living Enjoy! impressions every day. They them on a deeper level th (not just studying and work­ have a profound effect on a person we know only cas ing) here at Cedarville Uni­ our perceptions of social ally. We could immediate versity. It includes a nonfic­ groups, as well as of individ­ think someone is attracti’ tion piece detailing one girl’s Editor of The Current uals. Bold or shy, funny or based on a first impressio journey through the world of dry, happy or just completely but that level of attraction over the top, first impressions shallower than a friendsh are the inevitable awakening built on similar charact of the way people view each traits and shared values. other. BY THE Cliques relate directly “She was beautiful, her pic­ the idea of first impression tures proved that. But I need­ That girl hangs out with NUMBERS ed to meet this girl...." certain group of people, th all the qualities of that groi 562.000 In today’s culture, we em­ are attributed directly to he Google hits for "Cedarville University"______brace and operate off the Dolph says that it is ve 3.130.000 principle of “immediacy.” hard to move from clique First impressions are no ex­ Google hits for "middle of nowhere " clique due to the “confirm ception. A first impression tion bias.” We immediate 187 is an instantaneous judgment categorize an individual in times the word "worldview" appears in of who someone is. It is pos­ a social class or group, an sible for someone to get a ba­ Cedarville's 07-08 academic catalog______when this supposed confi sic “Polaroid” of who people 13 mation is altered, we fir are, their character and phys­ ourselves thinking, “What copies of CU president Bill Brown's books available ical traits. First impressions are not al­ preter is, rather than the per­ ways accurate. In order to son creating the impression. she doing with them? She in the Centennial Library “I walked over to where she further my scope on the is­ not one of them....” stood, recognizing her by sue first impressions, I inter­ It is a very long process to change a first impression. It is easy to be fooled by tl copies of Booker-prize winning author Salman the black curls notorious viewed a Cedarville psychol­ This “instant judgment” is intriguing guise of a fir from the numerous photos I ogy professor, Dr. Charles Rushdie's books available in the Centennial Library a very powerful impression. impression, but we shou had seen. I looked directly Dolph. “We can instantly 3000 Dolph said that the only way guard against that. Fir into her eyes and introduced tell if someone is beautiful to attain a different impres­ impressions are inevitabl worker yellowjackets in a colony at peak season myself. She jumped up and or not. That is biological,” sion of a person is sustained so we need to take them s 7,820,434 shook my hand. A smile Dolph said. It is easy to contact with that person, riously and approach the formed across her face as judge on a very basic level. gallons of water in Cedar Lake______viewing them in a context from an unbiased point i she happily reciprocated the When it comes to judgments different than the original view. Dolph said, “We nev 5 minutes, 35 seconds greeting. She was beaming.” of character, however, “[our meeting. get a second chance to mal the length of Dr. Milliman’s convocation address first impressions] can be The solidity of eye contact, a first impression,” but v grossly in error.” 42 the subtle smile that lasted “/ thought he could definitely can always conscious do better. She was nice, yes, mentions of the word "truth " in said address the entire conversation, and First impressions have some change our minds. but only at first. My first im­ the small, yet apparent, ap­ value, but they also pose

Beautify Your Dorm Room the Feng Shui Way

-- Bethany Harpole - in Chinese traditions and Taoist philosophy, each object in its place. Throw away what eral diagrams of the best use of your spa< Staff Writer and have continued into the modem age. To­ you do not need and keep what you use before deciding on a plan of action. day, feng shui is gaining popularity in West­ frequently in an accessible location. Create Combine colors. Although you might not 1 By this point in the semester, you have settled ern culture; even businesses, like hotels, are “zones” for where you study, relax and get able to alter your room’s color, you can ac into being a Cedarville student. Your desk is looking for ways to ready, then ar­ accents to brighten it. Throughout histor Piled high with homework, your bed is un­ incorporate its phi­ range your neces­ certain colors have been associated wi made and your dirty clothes have formed a losophy. sary items where particular emotions. For example, white Pile the size of a small mountain. While the they will be con­ Although Chris­ associated with truth, red with happine °nly solution may appear to be taking over venient. Vour roommate’s space, the Eastern philoso­ tians should dis­ and inspiration and green with creatio miss the Eastern Create “channels” Try matching picture frames, flowers, be phy of feng shui (pronounced “fung-shway”) religious aspects of of movement spreads and other items with complementa Promises to reduce clutter, beautify your feng shui, you can throughout your colors, striving for a balance of color and c room and increase harmony. utilize design prin­ room. Although rios in your room. heng shui is approached in several different ciples that can help these channels are Consider nature. Adding natural elemen ways. It can be thought of as the art of place­ you organize your "g used by qi in feng such as flowers, sea shells and polisht ment, or living in harmony with the surround­ dorm room and in­ IS shui, you can use stone or wood, not only creates beauty, b ings, according to David Twicken, Ph.D. crease the harmony I them to reach ev- also serves as a reminder of nature and i hong shui promises that you will achieve between you and b erything in your Creator. this harmony by making the proper channels your roommate. room. Ensure you for qi, positive energy, through the correct have enough room to open drawers and By using some of these ancient principle First, clear the clutter. Designate a particular Placement of objects. These principles have make your bed. When arranging furniture, location for each item and consistently put of design, you can reduce the mess and h been practiced for thousands of years, rooted measure everything first and then make sev­ 16 THE CURRENT 20 September 2007 Dispatches from the Single Life impression Regression

What went wrong? Hadn’t I played my ous life (though nothing could be farther perspective to offer. After she botched an hand flawlessly? Hadn’t I been witty, from the truth). Maybe I’m only this way encounter with her Cedar-crush by blurt­ - Paul Smith — charming, carefree, and downright suave? because I’ve pretended for so long to be ing Spanish nonsense at him, she told me, Staff Writer somebody that I’m not, acting only as I “You know, there’s a lot of talk about first A few weeks later, I ran into the friend who want to be seen, suppressing my flaws, just impressions. But if he’s already seen me at had introduced me to the girl. She revealed A little over a year ago, I stepped onto so this girl, or anyone else for that matter, my worst, the only way to go is up.” to me what had been my downfall: I had would like me. Maybe I actually had be­ Cedarville’s campus as a wide-eyed fresh­ Perhaps we don’t want to be that true come off as too arrogant. come, in some-twisted way, arrogant as I man with high hopes for everything this to ourselves on our debut, so we don’t tried so hard to build an establishment had to offer: a major (which Too arrogant? Certainly scare the other person off. But the more identity that was exactly has since changed four times), friendships, not. Sure, I may have I thought about what she said, the more it the opposite. and, perhaps, even a girlfriend. Given Ce­ put on a facade that made sense. Her Cedar-crush’s opinion of darville’s renowned reputation for gradu­ wasn’t exactly true to As I looked back on my her certainly couldn’t be very good, but it ating married couples, I figured I had a me, but what really had errors of that evening, I certainly couldn’t get much worse. Starting chance. As it turns out, that isn’t as easy I done wrong? How was couldn’t help but wonder from the bottom and working our way up as I thought. it fair that I was being if, in an effort to make a definitely isn’t easy, but it’s a whole heck punished for playing Case in point: Last year, armed with noth­ good first impression, I of a lot easier than deconstructing from the the role of the person I ing but sheer freshman braggadocio, I had merely hindered my top down. want so desperately to asked a girl I had met through a friend to chances. be? And if it truly was Perhaps that’s the way we all should be dinner one night. She was my first Cedar- a problem, how could At Cedarville, the pres­ portraying ourselves - to the best of our crush, and we had a great time talking and I refrain from acting sure to be in a relation­ ability, flaws included, with the hopes that, getting to know each other. The evening the same way in the fu­ ship can be volcanic in someday, someone will give us the chance went smoothly, ending with an encourag­ ture? proportions. But how to improve. ing farewell in that notoriously romantic can we put our best foot forward, make spot known as the Meat Market. Appar­ For some of us, we can only hope that im­ I suppose the underlying problem is that I the best first impression, while still acting ently, she didn’t have as good a time as I provement will be exponential. suffer from the delusion that I actually am completely ourselves? How can we take had thought, as I’m still waiting for her to everything I want to be - aloof, debonair, off the mask of pretense and just be us? return my calls. And emails. And Face- and utterly fascinating - and that I actually book messages. do tell hilarious stories and live a glamor­ Another friend of mine had a different

Backpack Basics: Skybus Cheap Alternative to It’s More than a Traditional Carriers

-- Kate Roberts -­ and pick up your luggage, because Skybus Fashion Statement Staff Writer won’t send it to the next flight. --Timon Reiner-- where it is supposed to be carried. If you want to take a weekend trip home, Ticket prices change on a daily basis. Pric­ Staff Writer or are already making plans to travel home es vary according to distance traveled, time However, the most prevalent problem in this upcoming holiday season, check out of year, time of day and time of purchase. Autumn’s arrival means that another hectic toting a backpack is that students simply the latest airline to hit the market: “Skybus For example, tickets around holidays are semester has begun, and that students must carry too much. Hellwig emphasized that Airlines—the next generation of low-fare a bit more expensive and morning flights once again pick up backpacks to haul the there will be some strain when one goes airlines,” as its website points out. This cost less than evening flights. Also, the bulky books that come with heavy course from not wearing a backpack all summer new airline jumped onto the scene with the farther in advance you buy your tickets, loads. Fortunately, there are numerous to carrying a heavy load. mission of bringing low-cost flights to a the more money you will save. But here’s stylish backpacks and messenger bags day and age in which the cost of flying is a little warning: prices listed on the web­ from which to choose. Some backpack manufacturers are look­ ing to design more ergonomic backpacks. on a continuous rise. site are for one-way tickets only. Skybus Any decision on what kind of bag or pack also offers a group discount; want to bring Wenger’s Swiss Army “Synergy” ($60- The Columbus-based airline offers flights to buy should be based on comfort, style, some friends home with you so they can $80) backpack with shoulder shock ab­ to a number of major cities, including size and usefulness. taste your Mama’s good home cooking? sorption, and Calpack’s heavy-duty “Late Boston, Hartford, Richmond, Greensboro, Night” ($30-$50) wheeled backpack are Get a minimum group of ten together and The Wall Street Journal awarded eBags’ Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauder­ you only have to pay $10 a seat! “Downloader” backpack the honors of both viable options to help ease heavy bur­ dale, Kansas City, San Diego, L.A., San “Best Overall Laptop Backpack” and “Best dens. Francisco, Seattle and Vancouver. Skybus Planes board according to who bought their Value.” This $44.99 pack comes complete Whatever pack you wear this fall, remem­ doesn’t offer flights to any other city, nor tickets earliest. Claustrophobic or worried with “self-repairing coil zippers,” pouches ber to distribute the weight well and wear does it offer connecting flights between that you’re going to get stuck in the aisle? and pockets that will safely store electron­ it correctly for a comfortable, healthy se­ those listed here. So if you make your own For an extra $10 you can board the plane ics, ID cards, drinks and whatever else you mester. multi-destination trip, make sure you go before anyone else. may need. FABLES By Daniel Eugene Zimmerman and Nate Schrimer So how is Skybus keeping its tickets so For the more technologically inclined, cheap? Firstly, all customer service is han­ Eclipse Solar Gear’s “Fusion” messenger dled through its website. It also doesn’t of­ bag is an expensive yet innovative choice. fer onboard entertainment, and its no-wait The $ 169.95 bag includes a solar panel that policy for latecomers keeps ticket prices will charge smaller electronic devices such down. If you arrive later than 30 minutes as a PDA or iPod. If your tastes are more before take-off, these non-stop flights will iraditional, Eclipse also offers a slightly leave without you. Also, don’t expect to be more affordable backpack, “The Reactor,” able to buy a ticket at the airport—Skybus at $129.95. only staffs enough people to take care of luggage, check-in and boarding. Of course, when you consider backpacks, you should also consider the problem of But the savings come with other costs. For back strain. Dr. Evan Hell wig, chair of example, to keep the prices of the tickets the department of athletic training at Ce­ down, passengers must pay a minimum fee darville, asserts that the two main issues of $5 per checked bag. After two checked which lead to injury are overloading bags bags, the price rises to $50 per bag. Hun­ and wearing packs incorrectly. gry? Don’t expect an on-flight meal, but if needed, food can be purchased from the Placing a bag routinely on one shoulder Precarious the balance While this infernal irony Looking to the north he learns of a human and his home is fanned by winds of change that all things are alive pricy onboard menu. may cause repetitive stress by overloading confused between The human learns Amidst this change that side. “They have two straps for a rea­ the owner and the owned it has to be this way a solace does he find So, is Skybus worth all the hype? If you’re son,” Hellwig said. The best way to carry What then, if this man's He learns that there is little and through looking for an economic way to fly without a backpack is to use both straps in order to residence should fall. in this life that he can trust this ever-altered world all the frills, then this could be the airline in flight to flame? and little that remains what it acceptance finds a way distribute the load. Hellwig also said that Would then the human He finally learns that for you. Skybus is fast, simple, and could some newer sling designs assist distribu­ crumble in the same? once w a s. nothing stays the same save you a lot of cash—which we all know1 tion by bringing weight closer to the front is essential during these college years.