The Echo: October 10, 2003
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Features: Two-time champion Gerig’s trek to Airband 2003 Opinions: Sports: Loy speaks Men’s the out on soccer team T AYLOREchoU NIVERSITY Patriot Act ties IWU O CTOBER 10, 2003 - VOLUME 91, NO . 7 First East gets last laugh BY MEGAN ELDER NEWS EDITOR un was the name of the game Ffor Gotcha! Airband 2003. Themed in the spirit of practical joke shows like "Punk'd" and "Jackass," Gotcha! incorporated stunts and gags in video seg- ments throughout the evening. These segments ranged from DC pranks to professors behaving badly to an invasion of IWU's campus. Airband acts also embodied the Gotcha! theme by integrating flips and stunts which should not be tried at home. First East Wengatz received top honors for their take on the Mary Poppins classic, "Step in Time." Junior Jeremy Jones, dressed as Mary Poppins, descended from the rafters carrying an umbrella. Other men flipped and kicked, balancing on the edge of the stage and atop set-pieces. "I can't believe we did it," said sophomore John Murphy after his wing placed first. "I didn't even think we were the best ones up here." The seniors took second place for "Senior Scramble," a mix of "Going to the Chapel," "Wishin’ and Hopin’" and "Another One Photo by Matt Wissman Bites the Dust." Chris Pegg, Justin Joyner, Jeremy Jones and Sean Moriarty pose at the end of their number, “Step in Time,” from Mary Poppins. The "Money went into Airband [this act involved complex choreography and acrobatics, earning First East Wengatz the title of Airband champion for 2003. year]," senior Kim Lura said. "[Also] time, dedication, hard West Olson's dcTalk medley, Brother, Where Art Thou” med- hard and tiring process, the rela- dents in the communication work and sweat." Third Center Olson's "It's a Hard ley and First West Olson's "Livin' tionships that form from it and department under the direction of Third place went to Second Knock Life" from Annie, Third on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi. the group bonding that takes Dr. Harry Sova. Students may East Olson for Kirk Franklin's West Olson and Third East Those involved in Airband place is priceless," said ICC order DVDs and videos in about "Unconditional." Sophomore Joe Wengatz's ‘50s medley, Gerig's enjoyed new relationships forged President Courtney Kennedy. a month but they will not Lucero starred as Franklin. "Friend Like Me" from during the creation of the event. Videotapes of Gotcha! Airband be ready until December, accord- Other acts included Second Aladdin,Third East Olson’s “O, "Even though Airband is a long, 2003 will be produced by stu- ing to Kennedy. Alumni come home for weekend BY ANDREW SLATE inaugural activities. There will Quartet and Chamber Orchestra. running," she said. "It's so much Trojan football meets Urbana at STAFF WRITER be class reunions for every five- Saturday's activities start at 8 fun!" 1:30 p.m. The 2003 year increment, including the 55- a.m. with the 5K walk/run. The Alumni Brunch is at 10 Homecoming King and Queen omecoming 2003 is here. year reunion of the class of 1948. About one hundred students and a.m. followed by the first alumni will be announced at halftime. HTaylor expects more than The Collage Concert is at 8 alumni are registered so far. vs. Taylor men's soccer game at The court includes senior men 1,500 alumni on its campus this Friday night in Rediger Registration will be open again 11. Another first for homecom- Chris Chaudoin, Eric Heavey, weekend. Director of Alumni Auditorium, featuring several tomorrow morning. ing weekend is the intramural Kevin Sparks, and Greg Smith, Relations Marty Songer and the student and faculty soloists as Senior Stacie Jo Unger is football championships. The Homecoming Student Cabinet well as the Taylor Ringers, Brass helping coordinate the race women's championship is at ‘Homecoming’ have put together a schedule for Quintet, Symphonic Band, Jazz and participating as well. 10:30 a.m., followed by the the weekend, including several Ensemble, Street Quartet, Bell "This is my fourth year men's at 11:30. Continued page 2 NEWS OCTOBER 10, 2003 PAGE 2 Taylor prepares to ‘Idol’ takes Homecoming weekend market new image Chorale to Greece at a glance is the distinction that will set BY AARON SHAPIRO something apart in people's STAFF WRITER BY JOE DARLING Following each performance the minds, like the Nike swoosh. STAFF WRITER judges will make comments. fter a year and a half Crane tried to see what was dis- o support their spring break Admission will be $2 for stu- Friday, October 10 of work, Crane tinctive about Taylor in order to A concert tour to Greece, the dents and faculty. The Chorale MetaMarketing revealed their come up with ideas for new T Taylor University Chorale will will use the proceeds to help 10 a.m. Chapel with Dean plans yesterday for Taylor's new branding and marketing. present a mock performance of fund their concert tour to Greece marketing and branding program After the surveys, discussion of Students Walt Campbell the popular television program, over spring break. The success of in a two-hour presentation in the and research Crane decided the 8 p.m. Collage Concert in American Idol. the fund-raiser depends on the Recital Hall. most distinctive thing about On Tuesday, Oct. 14, the first student body’s participation. Rediger Auditorium; The company sent out surveys Taylor was its focus on covenant performance will be held in the "We're hoping that contestants refreshments to follow last year to students, faculty, community. As a result the com- student union showcasing the tal- will bring a lot of fans," Horner concert administrators, staff, parents and pany recommended the new slo- ent selected in the preliminaries said. "The more participation, alumni in order to learn about gan "Taylor: we covenant" as the this week. the more it will help with our Taylor. Focus groups were central part of the marketing The contestants will be asked to opportunities [in Greece]." formed, Crane photographers too campaign. Crane also suggested perform a two-minute piece for The tour of Greece will offer Saturday, October 11 pictures around campus last changes involving color schemes the judges and audience mem- several exciting experiences for week to include with their work. and designs for posters, letter- bers. Chorale members. They will Crane then took the research head, brochures and the Taylor Chorale members Taylor have opportunities to share their and used it to suggest a market- Web site. 8 a.m. 5K Walk-Run at Horner, Stephen Becker and vocal talent with members of ing campaign to Taylor that Taylor has agreed to some of Zondervan Library; all Loralee Songer churches and mission would be more appealing for the recommended changes and will play famous organizations in ages welcome potential students and donors. has ordered a billboard with the We thought it television judges, Greece. 10 a.m. Alumni Brunch in Patti Crane, founder and presi- "we covenant" slogan, according Randy, Simon and would be more fun Chorale searched Hodson Dining Commons; dent of the company, discussed to Wood. The letterhead and Paula. than candy bars. for a more interesting survey and focus group results business cards will also begin to buffet line opens at 9:30 Finalists will method to reach before a mixed group of adminis- appear around campus, with -Stephen Becker 10:30 a.m. Women’s compete on Taylor students with trators, faculty other changes Thursday, Oct. fund raiser ideas. intramural football and students. possibly follow- It is the desire of the 16. The winner of the second "We thought it would be more championship on the She talked about ing in the future. President and the show will be declared the pop fun than candy bars," Becker intramural fields satisfaction with Tom Essenburg, star of campus. said. Taylor in gener- Board of Trustees to associate director 11 a.m. Alumni vs. Taylor The judges will use two criteria Chorale members encourage al, how well it is of the William soccer game at soccer field institute a new mar- to assess the performances, everyone in the Taylor communi- meeting its core Taylor founda- according to Becker: vocal qual- ty to attend the shows and sup- 11:30 a.m. Lunch in values, and how keting, positioning tion, feels the ity and audience response. port the student vocalists. Hodson Dining Commons individuals feel and branding program changes will help 11:30 a.m. Men’s about important for Taylor. It will move in his job as a aspects of the fund-raiser. The ‘Homecoming’ continued from page 1 intramural football university. The us well into the twen- concepts being championship on the session conclud- ty-first century, it will implemented will alongside senior women Becky watch as they come back and intramural fields ed with Crane's aid us in admissions make it easier to George, Monica Ghali, Loralee interact with each other and to 1:30 p.m. Football vs. new ideas and approach alumni Songer, and Latoya Webb. see how interested they still are Urbana University at concepts for and, of course, and the Taylor "I think it's hilarious that I got in Taylor." Annual student-led Wheeler Stadium marketingrecruitment and it will family, he said, elected to the Court," Chaudoin events such as First East Taylor. because of the said. "When I think of Wengatz's Eastapalooza and the 2 p.m. Volleyball vs. Joyce Wood, also help Taylor main- meaningfulness Homecoming Court, I think of all Morris Hall cookout contribute Walsh University in Odle associate vice tain and move forward behind them.