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NOVEMBER 18, 2005 T AYLOR UNIVERSITY SINCE 1915 - VOLUME 93, NO. 12 Taylor Toben accepts TU takes fi rst leadership award Students study off campus BY CHRISTIANNA LUY award, Toben shared insights said. “Don’t spend all your their talents and gifts and signifi cance and meaning. BY MEGAN BAIRD NEWS EDITOR CONTRIBUTOR from her testimony that were time worrying about the fu- education to work in God’s Habecker is grateful to specifi cally applicable to ture.” kingdom," junior Corrie Taylor because it is where Taylor’s emphasis young women. Women’s Forum also pro- Chase said. "I guess it gives she found Jesus Christ dur- on overseas travel has Although Tuesday night’s "When we’re using our vided an opportunity for me hope that he can use me ing a spiritual life emphasis earned the university tornado warning momen- spiritual gifts, the way of the other women to share their as well." week. fi rst place in the Council tarily disrupted the Wom- Christian should be easy,” testimonies and encourage Habecker shared her tes- “I was lost, and at Taylor for Christian Colleges en’s Forum, it did not detract she said. “I think that wom- the female student body. timony and story of recently University I was found,” Ha- and Universities’ (CCCU) from honoring Beth Toben. en have unique spiritual gifts Mary Lou Habecker, who moving back to Upland. Like becker said. rankings for member As part of the evening’s just by being a woman.” was jokingly referred to as any typical woman, she col- Women’s ministry is a involvement in student program, Marty Songer, di- Toben also encouraged Taylor’s co-president, spoke ors her hair, gets headaches campus outreach close to programs. rector of alumni relations, women to live in the mo- along with Bette Flanigan, and eats too many carbohy- Habecker’s heart. Taylor placed fi rst in presented the 2005 Women ment. wife of Ken Flanigan, chair- drates. “I love being with women,” total number of attend- in Leadership Award to Tay- “Wherever you are, be man of the board of trustees. She is also a fi rst genera- Habecker said. “I love being ees and percentage of lor graduate Beth Toben (’80). ministering there, be con- “I like to hear testimo- tion college graduate from with all of you and I love the students attending off- Toben is an accomplished centrating, studying, being nies from women who are a strict Italian family. She is potential that I see.” campus programs for the lawyer in Waco, Texas. all you can be and enjoying further along in life and dis- one of seven children and She wants women at 2004-05 school year. Upon receiving her right where you are,” she cover how they are putting came to Taylor looking for Taylor to know they have a The CCCU ratings voice. They can do anything measure the number of God calls them to do. students from colleges “My prayer for them is nationwide who partici- that they would sit at Jesus’s pate in BestSemester pro- feet day by day and learn grams. CCCU sponsors to get to know him more,” these semester-long trav- she said. “My prayer is that el and study programs. each woman on this campus Students involved in 12 would get to know the depth programs, fi ve national of who he is so that he can and seven international, show them the breadth of travel to places such as how he wants to use them." Australia, Latin America, Flanigan shared her testi- the Middle East, China, mony. She told of her friend Oxford, Russia, Uganda, who had breast cancer. She Los Angeles, Martha’s helped her friend decorate Vineyard and Washing- her house for her daughter’s ton, D.C. upcoming wedding. “I am pleased about With the Lord’s help, she the [fi rst place ranking] had the house ready in four because of the opportu- months. After this experi- nities and experiences [it ence, Flanigan had no inten- shows] Taylor students tion of decorating profes- are having,” Deb Kim, sionally, but God had other coordinator of off-cam- plans. Her interior decorat- pus programs, said. ing business boomed. Thirty-nine Tay- “I especially related to lor students experienced Bette Flanigan and her story. these programs last year I know that there are a lot of in 11 of the 12 locations. work-a-holic students on this This is the fi rst year campus, including myself, the CCCU has offi cially who need to hear that God’s released school rankings. blessings can be skewed and Messiah College placed end up hurting us instead second and Biola Univer- of being used for his glory,” sity took third place for Chase said. total number of BestSe- Students appreciated the mester attendees. encouragement they received Milligan College and from these women. Greenville College cap- "It is refreshing to hear tured second and third about the life of a Christian for percentage of their woman who is out there in student body in off-cam- Photo by Alisse Goldsmith the work force accomplish- pus programs. ing the goals that I dream of “Students interested in Marty Songer presents the 2005 Women in Leadership Award to Beth Toben ('80) at Tuesday evening's Women's Forum. Toben practices doing some day," sophomore participating in BestSe- law in Waco, TX. She encouraged students to concentrate on serving God where they are right now instead of worrying about the future. Lane Anderson said. mester programs submit applications to Taylor and the CCCU, with ac- Ethics bowl team places second ceptance granted by the CCCU,” junior Laurel BY CHRISTIANNA LUY ing a morally acceptable re- The team has one minute Team points are based on our skills and reasoning.” Erb said. Erb traveled to NEWS EDITOR sponse to an ethical dilemma to confer and seven min- a zero to fi ve scale in four This is Hewitt’s fi rst year Australia last spring. and backing up our position utes for the appointed team categories. A perfect score is on the team. She joined be- Ten Taylor students Taylor’s ethics bowl team with moral principles,” eth- spokesperson to respond. 20 points. Judging categories cause she wanted to improve are studying with Best- took second place in the Mid- ics team member junior Mi- The opposing team has include clarity, depth, focus her public speaking and de- Semester programs this west Regional Ethics Bowl chelle Hewitt said. “We try to one minute to confer and fi ve and logic. bate skills. She is also inter- semester. Twelve will on Saturday. present stronger and clearer minutes to respond to team At the end of the compe- ested in ethics. participate this spring. A total of 20 teams from arguments than the team we number one. The oppos- tition, the judges’ scores are “Our Christian worldview “I am very pleased fi ve states competed in the are up against. Even if both ing team is not required to gathered. The highest and came into play in the posi- to see the way Taylor event hosted by Marian Col- teams take the same posi- contradict team one’s com- lowest scores are thrown out. tions we took in each case,” students engage CCCU lege in Indianapolis, IN. De tion, though, the other team ments. The remaining points are to- Hewitt said. “The moral programs to build even Pauw University took fi rst can point out holes in the Team one is given another taled. principles would sometimes greater depth into their place. This year marked the presenting team’s reasoning, chance to confer and com- “We practice by preparing be biblical principles put un- Taylor program,” Presi- third in four years that Tay- present stronger ideas, or ment before the judges ask ethical responses to moral di- der a title.” dent Eugene Habecker lor has fi nished among the mention things they forgot.” questions and evaluate re- lemmas within 15 provided If you are interested in said. “Part of our call- top two teams. During the competition, a sponses. cases,” Hewitt said. “We use joining the team or attending ing as both learners and Prior to competing, par- moderator reads a summary Before scores are an- established moral principles a competition, contact the educators during the ticipating teams were sent of the case before present- nounced, the teams reverse and laws to reason through team’s coach, Dr. Jim Spiegel, 21st century is to pursue cases describing moral and ing the question. Neither the roles. The judges re-evalu- our responses. Toward the at x85278. learning beyond the four ethical dilemmas. teams nor the judges know ate new responses and com- date of the competition, we walls of the traditional “We compete by choos- the question ahead of time. ments. ran mock competitions to test classroom.” News NEWS NOVEMBER 18, 2005 PAGE 2 Taylor G.E.M.s Reaching refugees

GOING THE EXTRA MILE BY BETHANY HOWARD recruit at least 30 Taylor stu- building into Rialto World from 12-1 p.m., students will ASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR dents for the trip. Students Café and Cultural Cen- return to Taylor by 2:30 p.m. can sign up during lunch in ter. The group continues to Little and Kistler hope this WOW will extend longer the DC or by e-mailing Kis- transform the theater into a is the fi rst of many more Sat- than usual this year because tler or Little. community center and cafe urday trips. seniors Matt Kistler and “This is a great way for where programs and services “Our goal is to excite Tay- Courtney Little will lead a Taylor students to join forces can target the international lor’s campus about the very service trip to Fort Wayne to- and serve alongside com- community. near and real cross-cultural morrow. munity members and for- The second group will tu- ministry opportunities that Kistler and Little, refugee mer Taylor graduates in Fort tor and read to refugee chil- are on Upland’s doorstep,” coordinators of WOW, will Wayne,” Little said. dren. Little said. “I have a heart for take a group of Taylor stu- Volunteers will leave Tay- “This is a real need because the marginalized, disenfran- dents to assist Taylor gradu- lor at 8 a.m. At 9 a.m. they the school systems are not chised and displaced people ates Joe Johns (‘94) and Jeff will attend an orientation able to devote enough time of the world.” Jacobson (‘89) in ministry to about the existing ministries and attention to catch the Unlike other campus mis- the refugee community. Fort to the refugee community. children up to speed in their sions trips, this Saturday trip Wayne refugees come from At 10 a.m. the students will English skills,” Little said. costs nothing. Students can countries such as Burma, Su- break into groups to start The third group will begin to minister to this com- dan, Afghanistan and West their service. participate in prayer walks munity on a regular basis. Africa. The fi rst group will help around the neighborhoods. “These people are not in “They are the down and clear debris from the Rialto These walks have two pur- need of an in-and-out type of out of society,” Kistler said. Theater, an old theater in poses. The students hope to missions trip,” Kistler said. “A local pastor said that the downtown Fort Wayne. This encourage and pray for the “We are looking to develop Dr. Kathy Harner A.J. Jackson refugee population fl ies be- theater once played X-rated Christians in the community. relationships with the refu- neath the radar in the Fort. movies, but the non-profi t They will also see where the gee population in order to Dr. Harner joined the Taylor A.J. Jackson has been on Wayne community as a group, The Reclamation refugees and immigrants show them Christ’s love.” Upland faculty as a profes- the Creative Dining Servic- whole.” Project, purchased it. They live. sor of social work in 1992. es staff on the Fort Wayne Little and Kistler expect to plan to renovate the historic After lunch and debriefi ng She was nominated by her campus since 1995. She was students for her kind ser- nominated by a student for vice to Hurricane Katrina her loving kindness in pre- victims who moved to paring meals for a student Marion. who lost her mother unex- pectedly.

Students, faculty, staff can nominate any Taylor faculty or staff member for the GEM Award by writing the per- son's name and the reason for the nomination on a slip of paper and dropping it into one of the campus drop boxes located in the Zondervan Library, the Freimuth Administration Building, Rediger Chapel/Auditorium and at the Buildings & Grounds Department. Nominations can be e-mailed to Laura Hutson. NCMSLC 2005 Student leaders debate diversity BY AMY WOOD leader from Trinity Inter- PHOTOGRAPHER national, who said that the whole fi ght for diversity and Last weekend 25 Taylor stu- fi ght against racism is not dents attended the National against fl esh and blood, but Christian Multicultural Stu- that it’s a spiritual thing,” dent Leaders Conference at Osman said. “Therefore, if it Wheaton College. is a spiritual thing, it needs NCMSLC is an annual to be dealt fi rst and foremost student development con- on that front. Serious prayer ference. Students meet and and intercession needs to be Photo by DJ Horton discuss what it means to done by those who are pas- live, study and worship in a sionate, see and understand multicultural academic com- the need for diversity in our Students sort glasses for Upland Lions Club munity. They listened to con- lives and the church. If God Junior Jill Wilcoxen and sophomore Doris Mvano work with the Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling Center to tediously sort boxes of ference speakers, attended has diversity in heaven at the lenses to send to Katrina victims Saturday afternoon. About 25 volunteers sorted through approximately 35,000 lenses or 1.5 workshops and practiced in- end of time, we should strive tons of lenses this past weekend. The Upland Lions Club has roughly 2.5 million donated eye glasses, which is the largest store teractive exercises. for it here on Earth too.” of donated glasses in the U.S. Students interested in helping with the Lions club ministry can contact sophomore Leeann Ashby Taylor students repre- On Friday each school met at x84408. sented several groups on to discuss the workshops, campus, including AHANA, evaluating what they had Mu Kappa, student senate learned. On Saturday differ- and student council. Most ent ethnic groups met to dis- students were sponsored by cuss strengths and challeng- Habitat for Humanity goes global their group, TSO or their res- es within their group. Each idence hall. group shared what it had This year’s theme was “Won discussed in a large group Students plan for spring break in El Salvador to One: Christ’s ransom for forum. BY ROB KOLUCH our unity.” The conference Students from over CONTRIBUTOR “We are excited about the manity. Hamer, however, ested in the El Salvador trip lasted three days. Featured twenty schools attended, opportunity to bless the peo- said the language barrier will because I love Spanish and speakers included Angulus staying in dorms with Whea- ple of El Salvador,” Hamer present a unique challenge Spanish-speaking people." Wilson, Jeannine Nyangira, ton students. Other schools This year for spring break, said. “It will be a different to the group as they rebuild Bedinghaus is not the only Jeanette Hsieh and Richard represented included North- Habitat for Humanity is kind of building for us. In- homes. student excited about the up- Twiss. western University, Seattle offering Taylor students a stead of building houses with “We are required to have coming opportunity to serve In addition to four ple- Pacifi c University, Bethel Col- new opportunity to go to El drywall and wooden frames one fl uent Spanish speaker and translate. nary sessions, students at- lege and Indiana Wesleyan Salvador. we will be building houses for every four or fi ve stu- “I am really excited to be tended one super workshop University. In total, over four “When Brad [a former co- with cinder block and struc- dents on the trip,” he said. a part of Habitat’s fi rst inter- and two smaller workshops hundred students attended. director] and I returned from tural steel. It will be a unique “It will be different, because national trip,” Hamer said. called breakout sessions. The MuKappa students who summer [break], God had and challenging experience unlike other international “We will have the opportuni- workshops covered a variety attended NCMSLC plan to laid it on both of our hearts for us.” trips, we will not be working ty to learn about construction of topics, including “Devel- host a Chai Chat, tonight at to dream big,” Drew Hamer, El Salvador has suffered with missionaries and will and building houses in other oping an Identity of Racial 7:30 p.m. to discuss what Habitat for Humanity co- several natural disasters in not have a translator with countries. I am also excited Consciousness” and “Do- they learned. For more infor- director, said. “A blitz build past years. Hurricane Mitch us. We will need some Span- about the opportunity for ing Christian Multicultural mation, students can contact or two and an international produced extensive dam- ish-speaking students to step us to embody Christ’s love Ministry in a Postmodern [email protected]. spring break were the two age in the Usulutan and La up.” to the people of El Salvador. World.” More information on things that God laid on both Paz regions. In 2001, earth- An e-mail was sent to all We can show them that we Dionne Osman, the Glob- NCMSLC can be found on of our hearts. We started test- quakes wreaked havoc in the Spanish majors inquiring will travel a great distance al Ethnic Social Issues repre- Wheaton’s Web site, http:// ing the waters and God kept Usulutan, La Paz, La Liber- about their interest in partici- and build a house for them sentative, said she was most www.wheaton.edu/omd/ opening doors.” tad, Cuscatlan, San Vincente pating in the Habitat trip. because Christ called us to impacted by the emphasis on resources/conference.html, Habitat’s trip this year will and Sonsonate regions. ““I am always looking serve them.” the need for diversity. or the NCMSLC Web site, take a group of eighteen stu- Still rebuilding from these for ways to use Spanish, es- Applications for the Habi- “The thing that most cap- http://www.ncmslc.org. dents to work closely with El disasters, El Salvador is a pecially if it serves a higher tat trip to El Salvador are tivated my heart was the talk Salvador’s Habitat for Hu- nation with a great need for purpose," said sophomore available in the TWO offi ce. by Watson Jones, the student manity affi liates. service from Habitat for Hu- Rob Bedinghaus. "I am inter- They are due Friday, Dec. 1. News FEATURES NOVEMBER 18, 2005 PAGE 3 Porter's jokes Debunking image myths win regional Senior Seminar project reaches local teens radio contest By Stephanie Snider "They already seemed to friends differently and see if “After being aware of the Associate Editor have a pretty good grip on a I can help them out any on issue of sex in marketing, I biblical idea of beauty. I hope their situation of outward fi nd I’ve been looking for it By Trevor Kight was a really good chance for Image is everything. that they at least came away and inward beauty,” 13-year- more and have been shocked Sports Editor me to fi nd out not just if I was One Senior Seminar group from the discussion with a old Mary said. at how often I encounter it, funny, but funny enough to challenged the poplar view better understanding of girls Schmidt, the only male especially with products that Sophomore Josh Porter, make a career doing this.” Monday evening. who do struggle with image member of the group, did seemingly have nothing to resident of 2WW, is a funny The competition was bro- This group, consisting of problems and how better to not attend the actual discus- do with sex, like chewing guy. Give him the chance to ken up into 75 regions across seniors Amy Swaagman, relate to them and interact sion because it was for wom- gum! [We are writing] to prove it to you, and you are li- the United States. Each region Nathalie Williams, Derek with them in a meaningful en only. let the company know that able to be laughing for hours. was hosted by a radio station Schmidt, Stephanie Snider way,” Williams said. “I’ve thought about [the is- people are unhappy with Sitting amidst the clutter of that judged that area’s ap- and Amanda Reusser, dis- his room, Porter performs plicants. The stations picked cussed this issue with local his best work for those with winners and announced teens in the Red Barn as part a couple spare minutes and a them on the air of their group project. taste for comedy. Each applicant either ap- “[We want] to get high Despite his best efforts to plied in-person at local malls school girls thinking about show you otherwise, Por- or sent a two-minute bit di- the fact that, like it or not, we ter has not always been this rectly to his region’s station. are infl uenced by this high funny. Growing up in Grand The 75 winners had their focus on sexuality in the me- Rapids, Minnesota, he was a segments sent to Comedy dia and by the presentation regular kid. Central to be judged by the of supermodel, Barbie doll “I had a fairly normal child- company’s top executives. girls,” Williams said. “If we hood,” Porter said. “I wasn’t The original 75 were whit- can recognize that that infl u- the class clown. If anything, I tled down to fi ve. They were ence is there and how it af- was less social. I liked to keep posted on the Serria Mist Web fects our thinking, we will to myself. The other kids [in site, where America chose the be more prepared to counter middle school] didn’t re- “Next Great Comic.” that with healthy thinking.” ally care to notice that I was Some regions with larger When planning the event, around.” markets received over 10,000 Swaagman fi rst contacted All that changed as he entries each. Porter’s region, the coordinator at the Red reached his adolescent years. hosted by WLBC in Muncie, Barn, a building used by He began receiving his received over 2,000. Lightrider Ministries and the friends’ praise - provided he “I honestly didn’t think I North Central Indiana Youth could make them laugh. Por- had a shot at being selected,” for Christ. The group paid a ter learned to love comedy, Porter said. “There were peo- $20 deposit, confi dent teens something that is certainly ple who were professional would attend the discussion. still with him today. comedians sending in their Despite fl yers the group Photo by DJ Horton “People always wonder work.” sent out to local youth Senior Mandy Reusser (left) and local resident Mary Whybrew (right) enjoy insightful conversation at what it was that made me Only a couple of weeks af- groups, however, only two the Red Barn. A senior seminar group recently hosted a discussion on image issues with local teens. become funny,” Porter said. ter he sent in his clip, Porter teens showed. Although only two local girls attended the meeting, the group was encouraged. The small showing “I’ll tell you one thing. It def- received an early morning “At fi rst I was a bit disap- allowed for a more intense talk in which the girls learned from each other. initely wasn’t genetics. My phone call. pointed. I thought we might parents aren’t funny at all.” “Josh Porter! You’re the get more,” Schmidt said. However, a couple people winner of the Next Great “But, in the end I was very Swaagman agreed, “I was sue of biblical versus cultural this approach to marketing in Josh’s life were funny. Por- Comic contest! How do you thankful we had them be- amazed by their Scripture beauty] a lot, especially since and will actually be avoiding ter’s Uncle Dave and Uncle feel?” cause otherwise we wouldn’t knowledge. I think that they getting married,” Schmidt their products because of it,” Doug were always around to It was early, but Porter had get to talk with anyone and taught me more about hav- said. “I have come to appre- Williams said. stimulate Porter’s desire for been tuned in to the station. the night might not have ing a positive self-image ciate the efforts women have Although the letter writ- comedy. "I’m psyched out of my been as successful.” than I was supposed to teach to make to not fall prey to ing campaign is important, “Uncle Dave is one of the mind,” he replied. “This is Others in the group agreed them.” the stereotypes presented in the group aims its main mes- funniest people I know,” he amazing.” the night went well. The sisters, students at society. If I were to offer ad- sage at teens. said. “Uncle Doug is really The DJ told Porter he had "It was easier to go deeper Eastbrook High School, ad- vice to guys, I’d tell them to “We just want to remind funny too. I guess I started won a new digital video with some of the questions mitted they learned from the keep an eye out for women girls that they are worth so picking stuff up from them.” camera. More importantly, because there were less peo- discussion. who care more about what much more than what they Although Porter learned he would be representing his ple, so we had the time to “[I learned] that beauty the Lord thinks of them and may think they are,” Reusser from his uncles, he also had region as a member of the elaborate,” Reusser said. is an inward thing and that less of what the media thinks said. professional infl uences as coveted 75. Group members hope the God thinks we are beauti- of them.” It may be just a class proj- well. The cable giant scoured two teens, sisters Naomi and ful in his sight,” 15-year-old Schmidt and Williams have ect, but this Senior Seminar “I’m a big fan of Larry Da- each entry and came up with Mary Whybrew, both learned Naomi said. planned a letter writing cam- group knows being made in vid and the way he views the fi ve fi nalists on which the from the discussion. Howev- The two also thought of paign to two media compa- God’s image is everything. the world. It’s really similar nation would vote. Unfortu- er, they felt the two already positive ways to use this nies, Dentyne and Victoria’s to my view,” he said. “I also nately, Porter was not among had a good understanding of knowledge. Secret, because of their sexu- love Jerry Seinfeld’s stuff, those selected. beauty. "[I want to] talk to my al marketing campaigns. Tim Allen and Brian Regan. “I was totally fi ne with it,” [Regan’s] amazing.” he said. “I didn’t even expect Through the years Porter to win the regional, so get- The Echo has honed his craft, writing ting my stuff heard by Com- Taylor University material and imitating the edy Central was more than Symphonic Band Kristina Satern Stephanie Snider voices of characters in the enough.” Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor news, television and mov- Josh came away with more Christianna Luy Nate Baggett ies. He can do a seemingly than a video camera. He is News Editor Features Editor endless number of impres- now armed with the knowl- sions. His Peter Griffi n from edge that he is indeed comi- Bethany Howard Jared Bane "Family Guy" and Gollum cally gifted. His work can Associate News Editor A&E Editor from "The Lord of Rings" are hold its own with more than Joe Ringenberg Alisse Goldsmith realistic. just his friends. Opinions Editor Photography Editor Porter had no plans to use “After the contest, I knew Trevor Kight Angela Moore his skills professionally until that I could make it in this Jazz Ensemble Sports Editor Copy Editor he came to Taylor in the fall business,” Porter said. “If I Amy Wood DJ Horton of 2004. His Interpersonal could beat out all those peo- Photographer Photographer Communication professor, ple, I felt like I had the stuff Jen Moreland Ryan Poe Linda Deneau, suggested he to make it big.” Advertising Manager Distribution Manager enter in a national comedy Porter plans to do just that. Donna Downs contest sponsored by Serria If only the kids at Grand Faculty Adviser Mist and Comedy Central. Rapids Middle School knew Fall Concert The mission of The Echo is to fairly and without bias represent “This was a great opportu- the Josh Porter that we all the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus and nity for me,” Porter said. “It know now. to be a vehicle of accurate and pertinent information to the stu- dent body, faculty and staff. The Echo also aims to be a forum that fosters healthy discussion about relevant issues, acting as a Friday, November 18 catalyst for change on our campus.

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Features OPINIONS NOVEMBER 18, 2005 PAGE 4 Wild at heart LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Goofus and Gallant Show respect for veterans JOE RINGENBERG BY ANDY LONG ent, in our prayers when we OPINIONS EDITOR Just a small note to say that gathered in small groups. Taylor has a reputation as I’m disappointed that Veter- I think it’s fair to say that a conservative school. We’re an’s Day wasn’t addressed in we all know several soldiers not allowed to smoke ciga- chapel last Friday. Granted it who have served and/or rettes. You can’t even drink was still WOW, but someone who are currently serving unless you go to a party at Gallant asks God to protect the still could have mentioned overseas. Veteran’s Day is a Ball State. Even then, it’s heart of his future wife. it. special day to honor those probably a good idea to pre- Someone could have brief- who have risked and lost tend you’re from IU, Purdue ly announced it and then led their lives to save ours. We or Wheaton just to be safe. us into “God Bless America”, should never forget them Now there are certainly some Million dollar miracle preceding our regular wor- or fail to acknowledge their benefi ts to Taylor’s conserva- ship time. Or we might have efforts, no matter what our tive identity and stances on “Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the fl oodgates of heaven included our service men event schedules look like. many cultural issues. These and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it…” ~ Malachi 3:10 ~ and women, past and pres- benefi ts (ideological homog- BY VALERIE LONG and spiritual awakenings our water and watch Him eny and free chapel), howev- What if Taylor raised one could have occurred among turn it into wine. Although er, come with some baggage. Jesus follows you home million dollars to join the the people of Nazareth if they our prayers and offerings There are many old-school BY HANNAH DERIGIBUS changed. When home for a fi ght against the AIDS pan- had not refused to go out on may seem feeble, He can traditions that seem to be We often hear how to be short break, they both were demic that is crippling na- a limb for Jesus? (Mk. 6:6) make them great and pow- carried on simply on account good witnesses to non-Chris- cheerful, eager to help our tions across the globe? Al- May Taylor University not erful, and at the end of the of their being old. There are tians and to be patient with parents, and my brother though the challenge seems be cheated out of such an op- year (just as Jn. 2:9 records) a lot of things we believe just those around us here on even waited to eat before overwhelming, it is the portunity to see Jesus work may “the servants who had because we’re used to them. campus. We are taught what my mom took her fi rst bite prayer of AOA that our cam- in amazing ways. Isaiah 58 drawn the water” be delight- Furthermore, it’s easy to it means to have good char- at mealtime. I am not saying pus will look at this challenge says, “For day after day they ed to know that Jesus Christ unify our belief systems and acter (some of us were not that these happily-accepted for what it truly is; a chance seek me out: they seem eager has performed a miracle in conclude that, because we taught such tips before we actions were quickly tossed to witness a miracle. to know my ways…[but] if our midst. believe in Jesus and that, say, came here)—to form rela- out the door; they were die- Giving for the sake of the you spend yourselves on be- The Taylor Christmas Tara Reid is a tramp, those tionships with the staff and hards. But some people fi nd Kingdom involves both time half of the hungry and satisfy Catalog is just one opportu- two beliefs have anything administration, men are en- their parents even more dif- and material possessions. the needs of the oppressed, nity to respond tangibly and to do with one another. Our couraged (hopefully) to hold fi cult to get along with. Amidst the hectic schedules then your light will rise in through our own sacrifi ce to Tara Reid beliefs and our re- doors for women, and we are There are some visits to and small budgets of college the darkness, and your night bless an individual, a family, ligious beliefs get lumped all encouraged to seek God houses (not all, mind you) life, it is no secret that both will be like the noonday… or an entire community. As a together. We end up feeling on our own. I have made on breaks that our time and our fi nances The Lord will guide you community blessed with so that anyone who likes Tara We all know one of the I have been unpleasantly can get pretty tight. It would always…[and] you will be much, we have the opportu- Reid must hate Jesus. truer tests of how all this surprised at the character seem perfectly reasonable to like a well-watered garden, nity to sacrifi ce our wants to One example of this can knowledge has really affect- change in my friends toward just “do what we can”- only like a spring whose waters meet others’ needs in 5 com- be seen in our conserva- ed you in how you are able their siblings and parents. what is ‘comfortable’- and never fail…” munities where our gifts will tive Christian view of gen- to handle the temptations As P. G. Wodehouse writes, pray that God would place For the rest of this school be appreciated beyond what der roles. The roles of men and new responsibilities you “Out pops the cloven hoof!” and women have been so His blessing upon our sacri- year, spend yourself on be- we can even imagine. will inevitably face outside Patience snaps at tiny of- engrained in the history of fi ces. However, as long as we half of the things that break We realize that there are Taylor. But I have news for fenses. Voices are raised and Western civilization that we stay in this mentality, we are God’s heart. Give beyond those on campus who have you: the tests come much arguments evidence of years take their assumptions for missing the more important what you are able. Spend already devoted sooner than that. When you of intimate living. granted. Furthermore, it’s point— that when we try to hours in prayer that you do utterly to this cause and to go home for Thanksgiving, Let me just say that your easy to lump these beliefs hold onto our gifts, we are not not have in your schedule other causes as well. You see Christmas, J-term break, home life is not an exception in with Christianity because robbing God, but ourselves. and watch God work. We the needs in the world and Spring Break, and especially to Christian living. We are our faith informs so much Why should we not, as a ask you to look at a million you want God to use you. To during the summer, you are here to break down the bar- about our lives. We end up student body, take Jesus up dollars as an opportunity to you, we say, keep up the good thrust back into the environ- riers that we have long built assuming traditional gen- on His words when He says, unite as a campus and an- work. God knows your heart. ment that helped birth your inside ourselves, yes, but der identity is a religious is- “Give, and it will be given to swer the call, as the disciples He knows your willingness habits, your behaviors of up- we are also here to build up sue when the majority of its you”? “Test me in this,” He did in Luke 5, to go out and and He has seen every effort, bringing. strength and patience barri- claims aren’t biblical at all. calls! If Peter had never taken let down our nets in deeper heard every prayer, and seen How is it that it is easier ers to fi ght that raging, impa- It’s been a while since I’ve that fi rst step, would he have water, and then watch our every tear shed on behalf of to witness to our high school tient bull inside us. read "Wild At Heart," but I ever known that with Jesus own nets begin to break with these people who are so pre- friends or even a random Seek to change yourself think it’s a fi ne example of Christ, he had the ability to blessing. Would you like to cious to Him. Well done. person on the street than it in all circumstances and en- this. The implicit message walk on water? What kinds see a million dollar miracle? is to our siblings, parents, vironments. Seek to love the seems to run as such: men like of amazing signs, miracles, Let’s bring to Jesus all of killing animals. Women like grandparents or guardians? way God does with compas- men who kill animals. God The answer, of course, is be- sionate forgiveness. And, if made men to kill animals and Catty and Chastity cause these are the people necessary, you may need to he made women to like men that know how to push your confront a family member. who kill animals. Therefore, buttons like no one else can, When you get to college, Christian men should buy whether they do it on pur- you may realize like many guns and marry girls who pose or not. do that your parents may like men who kill animals. When parents/guardians have been doing things that Animals, I suppose, might as left after Parent’s Weekend, were unacceptable. Confront well go along with it too and was there not a resounding them with a church member try to be as tasty as possible sigh of relief over the cam- if necessary but if this is not by rolling around in some pus? Sure, it may be easy to an option, I urge you not to nice seasonings before wan- spend two or three days with conform to the behavior we dering onto the highway. them, but what about longer in the Christian community I think many Christians feel Chastity asks God to protect the than that? here at Taylor see as unac- heart of her future husband. this way. I think it’s wrong. I remember my brother ceptable. Seek help from the Just because you are Chris- and sister each upon com- counseling center, if needed. tian and want to kill animals, by Brad Johnston ing home being signifi cantly it doesn’t mean God wants you to kill animals. I, for in- stance, have recently been "It's not who you are underneath, it's what you thinking about killing a griz- What defi nes you? do that defi nes you." -Batman Begins (2005) zly bear with my bare hands. BY DAVID AUKERMAN tremely problematic because saved. One’s status before deemed and thankful heart. Although this would make At the beginning of chapel it goes against the grain of God, “who you are under- Taylor students, you are me pretty tough, it would not on Friday, November 11, a biblical teaching and classi- neath,” is fundamentally defi ned by your association make me a better Christian or short video prepared by TWO cal Christian thought. Read- changed at the moment of with our crucifi ed and risen even more of a man. was presented in an effort to ing James 2 in its entirety, justifi cation. From that point Savior. Do not sign up for Along those same lines, encourage Taylor students one fi nds that “faith without forward, “who you are un- Spring Break missions trips girls who want to kill griz- to sign up for Spring Break works is dead” (v. 26), but derneath” determines “what out of obligation or out of a zly bears or ask guys out missions trips. This well-pro- works always proceed from you do.” This relationship is desire to defi ne your identity. on dates should not feel like duced video included many a life of faith (v. 18). causal in nature, and it must Sign up for these life-chang- they are not godly women. It pictures of children (and oth- Martin Luther (and the be causal in order for an ac- ing experiences because of doesn't matter if some Chris- ers) in need of the gospel of subsequent Protestant Refor- tion performed in the name who you are and because of tians would rather see them Jesus Christ, and it involved mation) affi rmed that works- of Christ to hold any mean- whom you follow. stay in the kitchen, away instrumental background based righteousness is an- ing whatsoever. from dangerous grizzlies, music and thought-provok- tithetical to the heart of the It is because of who I am David Aukerman is a Professor letting single guys just come Goofus hearts Catty ing phrases and sentences gospel. “What you do,” sim- in Christ that I teach at this of Mathematics at Taylor. to them. designed to challenge ob- ply speaking, cannot defi ne institution, my alma mater. So get out there, girls! servers’ assumptions about you. Rather, as Christians we It is because of who I am in Kill some bears, ask a guy what might transpire in their understand ourselves to be Christ that I love my wife on date and, if you’re really lives next March. defi ned by the saving work and accept her love in return. Letters to the Editor feeling empowered, hold the One particular sentence of Jesus Christ. It is because of who I am in Letters to the Editor must be sent to [email protected] by 3p.m. door open for a guy. Fellows, on Wednesday and be no longer than 400 words. Due to vol- it’s still okay for you to do caught my attention: “It’s Salvation is due to the Christ that I give a tenth of my ume, not all opinion articles received can be printed. Opinions that stuff too. Except the part not who you are underneath; work of Christ alone, and income back to the Lord. None should be kept as concise as possible. The Echo reserves the about asking a guy on a date. it’s what you do that defi nes only when one believes of these actions mean anything right to edit submissions for length and content. That would be weird. you!” I fi nd this statement ex- in Christ can one truly be unless they proceed from a re- Opinions A&E NOVEMBER 18, 2005 PAGE 5 'Rent' owns Hollywood Listener BY ALISSE GOLDSMITH comes PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Columbus also stand out in this film. He employs sim- Based on the opera “La ple transitions from scene to home Boheme,” the musical “Rent” scene. It is a simple yet effec- BY JOE PENNINGTON and its new film version tell tive technique for a film of CONTRIBUTOR the story of a group of friends this type. struggling to survive on the The film’s best feature by streets of the East Village in far is how it ties everything The words hip-hop and New York City. together. The story is told potluck are not generally The friends’ everyday lives from the perspective of the used in the same sentence. are eclipsed by an over- struggling filmmaker, Mark The same words are used whelming sense of depres- Cohen (Anthony Rapp). even less in conjunction with sion. Each character strug- Columbus allows the film rural Indiana. However, on gles with something infinite- to be told from Cohen’s Wednesday, Nov. 9, under- ly more challenging than a point of view without mak- ground hip-hop artist commonplace problem. ing his perspective intrusive. Listener brought his unique Several characters strug- For example, Cohen uses an style to a small home in the gle against AIDS. Some are old winding video camera to heart of downtown Muncie. challenged by former drug film the lives of his friends. The show was part of addictions. Others face a dis- Columbus uses this style the Listener Tour of Homes Photo courtesy of Rottentomatoes.com gruntled society because of of filming in a decent portion in which Dan Smith, a.k.a. their sexual preference. Adam Pascal and Rosario Dawson face the challenges of urban life in “Rent.” Chris Columbus directs of his own movie. Cohen’s Listener, tours the entire Although I have long loved the film version of the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name. characteristics shine through U.S. The shows take place in the musical for its songs, in the movie’s style. small homes in almost every the film introduced me to a The storyline itself is basic, stage to screen, Columbus emphasizes the importance This film not only does major city and many smaller completely new side of this brief and captivating. Chris did a fantastic job of merging of art in the characters’ lives. the musical justice, but also ones. famous story. Columbus’s ability to dazzle the two media. Rock songs and ballads are makes it more accessible. At each house all attend- “Rent” is about more than with his cinematography will Unlike most musicals, the main features of the film. By employing most of the ees are encouraged to bring the music and the issues. It is reward audiences, regardless which are turned into staged The faithful treatment they original Broadway cast, the a dish to share before the about the characters and how of how they may feel about dialogue with songs hap- receive should be appreci- film allows the die-hard fans show. The potluck dinner they dealt with the issues in the characters. hazardly thrown in, the film ated by fans of the musical. of “Rent” to connect with a combined with the intimate their lives. As for the transition from focuses on the music. This The stylistic methods of new generation of filmgoers. of the home made the show special, not only in the realm of hip-hop, but in the entire spectrum of 'Z' mines old sounds Why? grows up music. I was sure I was not going BY JARED BANE BY JAMIN CLUTCHER Hotel. Like Neutral Milk to know anyone at this tiny CONTRIBUTOR A&E EDITOR Hotel’s lyrics, Why’s lyrics show. To secure our popular- Many rock bands today also carry bold and mov- ity and acceptance by these My Morning Jacket seem to follow in the well- ing meanings. Although strangers, my roommate and debuted in 1999 with the worn footsteps of The the band maintains a fun I went to Marsh and bought instant classic “Tennessee White Stripes and The attitude, their songs occa- a delicious chocolate cake to Fire.” Singer Jim James’s Strokes. It is refreshing to sionally take on a more contribute to the potluck. voice has drawn compari- find musicians still will- mature nature. In “Fall The house was a very spa- sons to Neil Young and Will ing to look for an original Saddles” Wolf sings, “You cious two-family residence Oldham, placing the group sound. So, when an album carried God like a bouquet with a huge attic, where the in the tradition of dark folk like Why?’s “Elephant of balloons ... I also play actual performance would and country. The band’s Eyelash” comes along, ‘led by the Lord day’ in my take place. We walked in, music evolved over the years hold on to it until the life own way.” paid our five dollars and into an impressive blend of is drained from your cold One of the most mov- handed the cake to Paula, rock, psychedelic, folk and fingers. ing songs on the record is one of the gracious hosts of country. Led by , Why? “Gemini (Birthday Song).” the evening. Neil Young was a valid walks a fine line between Wolf writes of an ending Soon, dinner was served. reference point. However, nearly all genres of music, love, saying, “Then I wept The meal consisted of a deli- Lynyrd Skynyrd, Moby never falling into one par- with my face in your night cious Thai-meets-Indian dish. Grape and The Band repre- ticular category. The band shirt, trying hard as hell to I certainly did not expect to sented more accurate com- has an indie, hip-hop, folk say ‘until death separates find such a wonderful meal parisons. and electronic vibe that us.’” Each song is written at a tiny hip-hop show in “It Still Moves,” the mixes flawlessly. It’s safe with lightness and a touch Muncie. The almost sensual band’s first album for Dave Photo courtesy of Mymorningjacket.com to say I’ve never heard of sardonic humor, adding chocolate cake we brought Matthews’s ATO label, Jim James and My Morning Jacket are currently touring in support anything quite like it. to the band’s creativity. topped off the dinner. seemed to be a culmination of “Z.” It is the band's fourth album and second for ATO Records. Wolf’s nasal voice is off- This is Why?’s best record After having my fill of tasty of the country rock sound putting at first, but adds to date. Earlier albums Indian food, I talked to Zack it had cultivated since its Another highlight, ”Lay Computer.” another unique quality to show talent, but mostly and Gala Bent, two of our inception. Low,” bounces and rolls like Comparing “Z” to the band. It lends a famil- point to the sparkling very own Taylor Professors. Not surprisingly, the band Elton John's memorable hits. Radiohead’s masterpiece is iar comforting feeling, as promise of good things to After dinner, the host beck- branches out on its fourth LP, The influence of country and completely unfair. However, if one should be listening come. With the release of oned us up to the attic so the “Z.” The degree to which the honky tonk music resurfaces “Z” should play a similar to this music in the car on “” those show could start. sound has moved away from in this song. However, James role in My Morning Jacket’s a sunny day with the win- promises have been ful- The attic was beautiful. country and traditional rock, manages to bypass his genu- career. In several years, My dows down and an open filled. Listeners should not Crossbeams lined the ceil- however, is drastic. ine Tennessee roots to por- Morning Jacket’s fans will road ahead. be afraid to try something ing and divided the attic Country accents have tray the rhinestone pop glitz still view “Z” as a burst The band’s borderline new. This band could very into three separate spaces. A always informed the band’s of vintage Nashville country of creative energy from a nonsense lyrics are remi- well be leading large Listener banner hung most electrified songs. “Z” music. remarkably productive time. niscent of Neutral Milk in an exciting direction. triumphantly as we walked gets rid of them altogether. Short subdued tracks pro- One note of consumer up the steep stairs. It assured Instead there are elements of vide good segues between concern bears mentioning. us we were in the right place, reggae, glam rock and pro- the bold epic songs. ”Into “Z” is on the list of Sony in case there was still any gressive rock. the Woods” bridges ”Off the albums featuring copy pro- doubt in our minds. My Morning Jacket often Record” and ”Anytime” with tection technology, which The rest of the setup con- uses reverb to unify the dis- carnival organ and disturb- the company has admitted sisted of a few small lamps parate elements of its sound. ing images. ”Knot Comes may leave PCs susceptible to scattered about and speakers “Z” continues this tradition Loose” provides a wistful virus attack. flanking the banner. A small with “Wordless Chorus,” slide guitar respite between According to a statement desk lamp was attached to which begins with echo- ”Lay Low” and the closer on ATO's Web site, “We at the microphone stand, pro- ing organ thumps and Jim ”Dondante.” ATO Records are aware of viding more direct lighting. James’s piercing tenor voice. ”Dondante” takes time the problems being experi- Finally, Listener stepped “Off the Record” includes to get rolling. Once it does, enced by certain fans due to up to the microphone only big guitar upstrokes and a however, it brings the album the copy-protection of our to tease the crowd by hav- spy movie soundtrack coda. to a thunderous and satis- distributor. Neither we nor ing a small question-and- The song trails off into atmo- fying end. For the majority our artists ever gave per- answer session. Afterward, spheric lounge jazz reminis- of its 10-minute length, the mission for the use of this he hit play on the small CD cent of Air’s “Moon Safari.” song glides on a fluid bass technology, nor is it our dis- player behind him. The intro Again, what brings the song line and subtle drum flour- tributor’s opinion that they track from his newest album, together is the spaciousness ishes. Soon, however, the need our permission.” “Ozark Empire,” started. of the production. track explodes with James's Other albums contain- He explained how he wrote Elsewhere, James sings yearning vocals and a fierce ing Sony's anti-piracy soft- the songs from the perspec- himself hoarse on the rollick- guitar solo. ware include Switchfoot's tive of a middle-aged knife ing “What a Wonderful Man “Z” represents a bold new ”Nothing Is Sound,” salesman who has become He Was” and “Anytime.” step for the band. Moving Santana's ”All That I Am” and increasingly bored with his The raggedness of James’s away from the sound that Our Lady Peace's ”Healthy lifestyle. voice on these songs is unex- inspired its initial success in Paranoid Times.” Listener combined wit, pected. In the past he has could have been disastrous. Sony has discontinued the a spoken word style and sounded alternately placid James’s music traverses use of this software. It is unique beats by DJ Equipt to and soothing or soaring and dangerous territory. Usually unclear what further actions provide a show worth much dominant. Here, for the first when a band resorts to mak- Sony will take to resolve more than $5. time, he sounds unhinged. ing a progressive rock album, the problem. Until more is Photo courtesy of Records Smith’s talent is unmis- Perhaps not coincidentally, it means ideas have run dry. known, the best suggestion ”Elephant Eyelash” is Why?'s second record. Yoni Wolf also per- takable. His unique delivery these are two of the best There are rare exceptions, is to purchase the album on forms as part of the experimental hip-hop group . and performance are unfor- songs on the album. such as Radiohead’s “Ok iTunes. gettable. A&E SPORTS NOVEMBER 18, 2005 PAGE 6 Two Taylor runners go national Short shorts equal short times for TU BY ANDREW NEEL “We ran despite injury in my time on the team, and STAFF WRITER and illness and we set a good working towards a goal with base for the next couple of a close group of friends has Taylor’s cross country years,” Vanderberg said. “We been really rewarding.” teams fi nished their seasons basically tied the fi fteenth York went to nationals strong. Each team placed one ranked team in the country.” last year as well. Her time at runner in the NAIA nation- The women’s team placed regionals ensured her return als. fi fth at the regional meet. It is this year. York ran a school- The men’s and women’s a young team that improved record 17:58 5K to qualify cross country teams both all season. The team is losing this year, earning her the title ran at the National Christian only one senior. of Region VIII champion. College Athletics Association “I think we have great po- “Lolly ran a very smart cross country meet this past tential for next year,” junior race," Head Coach Cindy weekend. The men fi nished- Lolly York said. “All of our Callison said. "She held off fi fth and the women placed top seven runners are return- for the fi rst mile, caught up eighth. Head Coach Ted ing and the girls are improv- over the second mile, then Bowers said it was a high- ing their times.” left [her opponents] in the light to see both teams run The season may be over dust.” good times consistently. for the teams, but there is York’s senior teammate “I was extremely pleased one race remaining for both Kari Olson expects great with the attitude we took as a Vanderberg and York. Both things from her at nationals. team,” Bowers said. “A good runners qualifi ed for the in- “I am so excited for [York],” race was not enough—they dividual meet at the NAIA Olson said. “She has a lot of were racing to win.” nationals tomorrow in Louis- potential to do really well at The NCCAA meet brought ville, Kentucky. nationals, and she’s taken off a successful season to an end Vanderberg is excited for almost a minute of her time for both teams. the chance to compete at from last year.” The men's team came with- nationals. He has a goal to Olson will be returning in only eight points of quali- place in the top 30, which next fall for her fi nal season. fying as a team for the NAIA would give him All-Ameri- She has treasured her time on nationals after fi nishing third can status. At the Christian the team. at the Mid-Central Confer- Nationals he ran a 24:58, his “Being on the cross coun- ence meet and fourth at the personal best time for the 8K. try team has been amazing,” regional meet. In the MCC He hopes to duplicate that Olson said. “I can’t even put meet, three Trojans ran down success tomorrow in his fi nal it into words how much it their opponents in the fi nal meet in a Trojan jersey. means to me. This team has 200 meters to secure a third- “I love competing and I been like my family.” place fi nish for Taylor. would like to run another Both York and Vander- Senior runner Lance Van- personal best time tomor- berg will be traveling to Lou- Photo provided by Carylon Betterridge derberg said the men’s team row,” Vanderberg said. isville, Kentucky, for the na- Senior Lance Vanderberg runs to a strong fifth place finish Saturday, Nov. 5 at the NAIA Region ran the best they could, bat- “I’ve learned a lot from my tional meet. VIII cross country meet in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His top five finish qualified him for the national tling through obstacles. coaches and my teammates meet in Louisville, Kentucky tomorrow, where he will be joined by teammate junior Lolly York.

#22 M. Basketball (4-0) TU knocks off #16 St. Xavier W, 56-47 St. Xavier W, 80-54 IU-South Bend Trojans 4-0 after two tournament wins This Week: Nov. 18 and 19 BY ROB KOLUCH and 1 for 8 from beyond the The Trojans used a strong at Tri-State Classic CONTRIBUTOR arc in the second half. The of- second half to coast to an 80- Nov. 22 fensive intensity picked up. 54 victory. Bell led the Trojans vs. Purdue Calumet The Taylor men’s bas- The Trojans rallied to come offensively, scoring 25 points. ketball team put together a back and win the game 56- Ford contributed 19 points. #24 W. Basketball (1-3) strong performance over the 47. Buecler added 15. Wright L, 77-97 Cedarville weekend at the St. Ambrose For the game, they held had seven assists. Merrick Th is Week: Tournament. Outstanding St. Xavier to 34 percent from added four of his own. Nov. 18 defense and great teamwork the fi eld and 20 percent from “We had a great overall carried the Trojans to two behind the three point line. performance in this game,” at Illinois-Springfi eld victories, including a victory Offensively, senior Eric Ford Wright said. “We dominated Nov. 19 over NAIA Division 1 #16 St. led the way with 16 points. inside and that was a huge at McKendree Xavier. Senior Doug Bell was next in advantage for us.” Nov. 22 The Trojans remain un- line, fi nishing with 14 points Head Coach Paul Patter- vs. Indiana Tech beaten. They were able to im- as well as grabbing eight re- son felt good about the wins. prove their record to 4-0 on bounds. Senior R.J. Buecler "The game from St. Xavier Men's the season. contributed 12 points and was a very big win for us," “It was a great weekend three assists to the win. Patterson said. "We got a Cross Country against some really good “Our defense in the sec- lot of really solid defensive Conference: 3rd competition,” junior Josh ond half was huge,” junior play. We went in to the lock- Regionals: 4th Merrick said. “It was really Kevin Wright said. “We were er room down by eight, and NCCAA: 5th great to see us play well and able to dominate the second our defense helped us to get win these games against this half and go on to victory.” back into the game and close Women's high level of competition.” On Saturday the Trojans it out. The next night we Cross Country On Friday, the Trojans took played in their second con- stepped up with a solid all- Conference: 4th on #16 St. Xavier. The Trojans test of the weekend against around effort." Regionals: 5th got off to a slow start. They IU-South Bend. The Trojans’ The Trojans will next be NCCAA: 8th went into halftime trailing stellar defensive effort in the in action tonight against In- 27-23. However, they came win over St. Xavier carried diana Tech at the Tri-State out of the locker room to play over into this game. They Classic. The team faces TSU/ Football (0-10) Photo By Alisse Goldsmith stifl ing defense. held IU-South Bend to only P-NC the following day. L, 34-42 Ohio Dominican Freshman Jacob Bream skies for a shot over an OU-Zansville The Trojans held St. Xavier 26 percent shooting, gaining defender in the Trojan's 97-34 win on Nov. 5. The team played to only 4 for 16 from the fi eld a 37-25 lead in the fi rst half. Season ended twice this past weekend, winning both games.

BY TREVOR KIGHT Oakland at Washington Carolina at Chicago NY Jets at Denver The Redskins are a perfect 4-0 I was offered tickets to the Boe- Denver is now clearly the second SPORTS EDITOR at home this season. They still ing luxury box at Soldier Field this best team in football. “No-Mis- WITH ANDREW NEEL have a bad taste in their mouth weekend, but I won't be able to take” hasn’t thrown a football to after that last-second loss to the make it because my schedule is an opposing player in 193 pass Week 11 is here. Every team Bucs. Joe Gibbs and company busier than Chad Ford on NBA attempts, a franchise record. He’s plays every week from now until are keeping themselves in the draft day. That said, I like the de- only thrown three picks this year. the playoffs. Now that the byes playoff hunt, but they’ll have to fense of the Bears too much to He had 20 in all of 2004. Thie are over, we get a feel for which start winning away from D.C. if pick against them at home. Jets look nothing like last year's teams are playoff material and they want to win the competitive Pick: Bears 17, Panthers 14 playoff team. which are not. Quick side note: NFC East. Miami at Cleveland Pick: Broncos 31, Jets 3 I'm hearing a lot from Colts fans Pick: Redskins 21, Radiers 17 Like I’ve said all year long, I usu- Indianapolis at who are still mad at me for pick- Pittsburgh at Baltimore ally don’t take Gus Frerotte and The Colts are 9-0 and have clearly ing New England. You've made The Ravens’ season is falling the Dolphins on the road. Well, established themselves as the fa- your point. Stop whining. apart faster than Drew Rosen- usually. vorites to win the AFC. The Ben- haus’ credibility. The blame falls Pick: Dolphins 20, Browns 13 gals, however, might be the last Philadelphia at NY Giants solely on the offense. Although Detroit at Dallas team with a chance to deny them The Giants are reeling this week Baltimore has the 3rd-ranked The Cowboys are in a stretch a perfect season. Turnovers will after last week’s embarrassing defense in the league, its 26th- where they play three games be a signifi cant part of this game. loss to Minnesota at home. Eli ranked offense makes too many in 11 days: at Philly, at home Cincinnati currently leads the had four picks meaning the NFL’s mistakes for the Ravens to be against Detroit and they host the league with a +20 turnover dif- #1 offense managed only 21 competitive. This team, like Ari- Broncoes for FOX's Thanksgiving ferential. The Bengals might not points. The Vikings appear bet- zona, wins the “Underachiever of Day special. Is this part of Paul have the best defense, but they ter without Daunte Culpepper. the Year” award. Tagliabue’s conspiracy to ensure know how to make plays. Darren Sharper had a career day Pick: Steelers 28, Ravens 6 that Eli’s Giants make the play- Pick: Colts 35, Bengals 24 with three picks, one for a TD. Jacksonville at Tennessee offs? Maybe. Kansas City at Houston Pick: Giants 34, Eagles 27 The Jaguars and their top-fi ve Pick: Cowboys 23, Lions 13 The good news for KC is they get Arizona at St. Louis defense are on the brink of the Seattle at San Francisco to host the Super Bowl in the fu- The Rams are solid at home, and AFC playoffs. Their easy schedule Shaun Alexander is in the middle ture if they build a stadium with they burned me last time I picked to close the season, however, will of his best season as a pro. His a roof. The bad news is they are against them. Joe Vitt has done make them more than just a bub- team is 7-2, he scores 3-4 touch- 5-4, without Priest Holmes and a good job as the team’s interim ble team. Six of their last seven downs a week and he’s fi nally probably won’t make the play- coach and willl fi nish out the sea- opponents, with the Colts being getting respect with his contract. offs. Houston, now 1-8, have son in the role. The Cardinals are the notable exception, have a Meanwhile, the highest paid been painful to watch. They still a work in progress – as well combined record of 12-42. Not rookie ever, Alex Smith, is suf- desperately need an offensive as an underachieving team – and exactly what I would call resume- fering on the 49er’s sideline. This line; Carr has been on his back are plagued by QB problems. building material. team could end up with another 46 times already this year. Photo by DJ Horton Pick: Rams 27, Cardinals 14 Pick: Jaguars 28, Titans 13 top pick – where they’d probably Pick: Chiefs 27, Texans 10 New Orleans at New England Tampa Bay at Atlanta waste it again. Minnesota at Green Bay #2 Cedarville outruns Taylor The Pats are still the only team The Falcons looked awful against Pick: Seahawks 28, 49ers 7 Samkon Godo made his fi rst The Lady Trojan basketball team suffered its third loss of that can win the AFC East, which the Packers. Tampa Bay quarter- Buffalo at San Diego career start – 108 all-purpose the season on Tuesday 97-77. The Lady Yellow Jackets ran is well on its way to replacing the back Chris Simms is a rising star, LaDainian Tomlinson is going to yards, 3 TDs – after starting just NFC North as the league’s worst passing for 279 yards and three have a fi eld day with the Buffalo two games at DIV I-AA Liberty in a fast-paced offense that, in the end, was too much for division. The Saints are the prod- touchdowns in the Bucs’ win over defense this week. I think it's safe his entire college career. Not bad Taylor. Taylor was off to an early 5-4 lead when the game uct of a broken home. They have Washington last week. However, to say that he’s currently the fa- for a beginner. was abruptly interrputed by a tornado warning. When play many issues right now, both on the Falcons pass defense is sim- vorite for the MVP. However, that Pick: Packers 24, Vikings 17 finally resumed, the Lady Jackets ran away with the game. and off the fi eld, that's it hard to ply too good for this Tampa Bay might hinge on his team’s ability Taylor made an impressive 15-0 run in the second half, but pick which to talk about fi rst team. to make the playoffs. Last Week - 10-4 Pick: Patriots 24, Saints 10 Pick: Falcons 17, Bucs 13 Pick: Chargers 34, Bills 14 Season - 94-50 Cedarville kept the lead and held on for the win. Sports