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OCTOBER 14, 2005 T AYLOR UNIVERSITY SINCE 1915 - VOLUME 93, NO. 8 Resnet weathers Fire destroys dorm

BY CHRISTIANNA LUY & storm J ORDAN ZANDI the fi re has not been deter- cluded wallets, keys and building was extensive, but Schultz residents met with mined. medicines. the insurance policy pro- Dodge and other student BY CHRISSIE THOMPSON Saturday morning was not “It was crazy because may- By Saturday afternoon resi- vides for restoration of the development staff on Thurs- CONTRIBUTOR an average morning at Tay- be two to three minutes after dence life staff had identifi ed building to full use at current day to explore solutions for lor University’s Fort Wayne we had all gotten out, we saw places in other residence building code requirements. students without insurance. Three weeks ago freshman campus. Instead of sleeping fi re coming out of the top of halls for students to live. “We are cooperating fully They also discussed whether Bethany Saxe tried to connect past noon, students in Schul- the door where we had just Students' personal pos- with all aspects of the inves- deductibles should be sup- to Taylor’s wireless network. tz Residence Hall awoke at come through,” Schultz resi- sessions are not covered by tigation,” Dean of Students ported to meet immediate Unfortunately she received 5:45 a.m. to a fi re. Thank- dent Jeremiah Larkin said. Taylor’s insurance. Taylor's Dr. Randall Dodge said. material needs. Everything is an ominous notice: Campus fully, only 22 of the 35 male Sherri Harter, associate student handbook states stu- It could take up to four on a case-by-case basis. Manager had quarantined residents and one staff mem- vice president for advance- dents need their own insur- weeks before the insurance Campus offi cials are still her computer. ber were in the dorm. All es- ment, said, “God’s hand of ance policy. This is true for evaluation is complete. Pres- unclear about whether it is Saxe’s laptop was one of caped unharmed. protection was on the resi- the Upland campus as well. ently a target date for the re- better to renovate the dorm about 15 percent of student “There’s heavy fi re dam- dents of Schultz Hall. We are In fact, the Red Cross has building can be made. or rebuild it. Dodge said the PCs unnecessarily quaran- age on the fi rst fl oor, which is extremely thankful he guid- generously provided stu- Wednesday's chapel offer- fl oor and wall joists appear tined when Taylor’s Syman- a sub-basement level,” Fort ed the campus safety offi cer dents with vouchers for ing amassed $1,134 for the to be in fairly good shape tec server failed. The server Wayne Fire Department’s and residence life staff to clothing and toiletries. Also, 35 residents. According to for a 100-year-old building. could not tell Campus Man- Bob Amber said. “The sec- discover the fi re early, before the Taylor University Fort Dodge, the donations will be Renovating the dorm would ager, an online component ond fl oor has moderate fi re any personal injury was suf- Wayne bookstore is work- go to the student emergency require a massive overhaul, that verifi es virus protection damage and heavy smoke fered.” ing with students to replace fund. In addition, a van full potentially requiring handi- on student PCs, whether damage. The third fl oor has Later in the day students classroom materials and text- of clothing donated by Up- capped accessibility, new students’ Symantec Antivi- heavy smoke damage.” were allowed to grab only books. land students was delivered room sizes, closet sizes and rus programs were working. Currently, the start of personal items. These in- The damage done to the Thursday evening. doors. Campus Manager therefore quarantined the computers in question. “It was very inconvenient,” Alumni fl ood campus Saxe said. “Thankfully, [In- formation Technology (IT)] fi xed it themselves.” BY STEPHANIE SNIDER during the event. ASSOCIATE EDITOR T.J. Higley, client services “I think one of the best manager, said IT staff re- Although this weekend parts was seeing alumni run sponded by manually allow- seemed ordinary to most the 5K and recognizing how ing quarantined computers Taylor students, it was a time much they truly enjoyed be- network access. Staff also re- to remember for hundreds of ing with fellow alumni,” moved the antivirus require- alumni. sophomore Tamara Shaya ment for computers register- “Homecoming is a time said. “It was really neat to ing to the network. when Taylor alumni return be a part of that and to know Ordinarily, Campus Man- to their beloved campus to one day I’ll have the oppor- ager verifi es the correct in- reminisce and reconnect with tunity to do the same.” stallation of Symantec Anti- their Taylor classmates,” Alumni enjoyed meeting virus on student PCs. It scans Paula Davis, associate direc- the Habeckers, who are also computers for perceived tor of alumni relations, said. Taylor graduates. A welcome spyware and viruses. After “That’s exactly what hap- home concert was held on the scan, Campus Manager pened last weekend.” Friday in honor of the Ha- quarantines infected PCs, During Homecoming beckers. without Symantec Antivi- Weekend alumni returned to “More important was the rus, with the wrong version Taylor for 13 class reunions. excitement felt across the or with a corrupt Antivirus Traditional events included campus from all areas for our program. the Hall of Fame Induction new president, Dr. Eugene Rob Linehan, associate Dinner, an alumni brunch, a Habecker, and his dear wife, vice president for informa- 10-year chorale and sounds Marylou,” Board of Trust- tion technology, said Cam- reunion, a football game and ees member Don Jacobsen pus Manager is still scanning the Bell Tower Classic. (‘53) said, “Their warmth, for virus activity. The failed Unlike years past, howev- spiritual commitment and server means students’ anti- er, this year’s events includ- leadership capability, even virus programs are not auto- ed a parade. The parade’s after a very short period of matically updating. theme was “Catch the Spir- Photo by Amy Wood time, has had a very positive "A student’s antivirus it.” Twelve groups followed Brother and sister wings Third East Olson and Third East Wengatz march in Saturday's Homecom- impact on the entire Taylor will work today, but it’s not Vayhinger Circle, distribut- ing parade. Their parade attire consisted of matching green jackets the wings designed together. community.” The parade was the fi rst of its kind at a Taylor Homecoming. Twelve parade entries included campus checking in with the man- ing candy to eager bystand- Those in the alumni offi ce professional departments, dorms, extracurricular activites and sports teams. aged server to get updates,” ers along the way. Senior expressed excitement for this Linehan said. Jess Cuthbert organized the weekend’s success. Students should run Live parade for the Homecoming years,” Cuthbert said. “We students and alumni will par- Another main event, the “God truly poured out his Update weekly to download cabinet. are hoping that this will be ticipate in the coming years. 5K walk/run, started at the blessings on Taylor Univer- recent virus information. “It was exciting to be a part the fi rst of many parades at I know it could develop into Zondervan Library. Students sity during Homecoming The new Symantec server of the fi rst parade in over 30 Taylor and that many more a great Taylor tradition.” won prizes at a raffl e held 2005!” Davis said. will arrive in a few weeks. Until then IT is using a tem- porary server, testing re- confi guring all campus PCs when the new server arrives. Higley is encouraged by the success the tests that in- volves running a 30-second utility attached to an e-mail. Students will receive this e- mail when the new server ar- rives and will need to recon- fi gure PCs for the server. Linehan emphasis on guarding PCs from viruses is a new trend. “Five years ago, we didn’t spend this kind of money in virus protection,” he said. The prevalence of new vi- rus strains, created for rea- sons that range from chal- lenge and notoriety to malice and espionage, has caused universities to safeguard computers.

“We’re trying to focus on Photo by Allise Goldsmith Photo by D.J. Horton the vast majority of students The Habecker's homecoming reception Friday night included a Junior Christy Morgan runs in the annual Homecoming 5K walk/run early Saturday morning. Alumni, that don’t have problems,” recitation of the Gettysburg Address. The evening was a success students and staff gathered in front of the Zondervan Library at 8:00 a.m. Some were dressed in Higley said. “We’re trying to with performances by the Taylor Chorale, Sounds, Jazz band, and professional running gear while others came in a simple T-shirt and shorts. During the event door protect them.” Ringers. Dr. Habecker and other alumni also performed. prizes were given away through a random drawing. News NEWS OCTOBER 14, 2005 PAGE 2 X-Games score big Former Wal-Mart

BY JOE PATTON took home free X-Games T- happy with the way the CONTRIBUTOR shirts. games progressed. executive explores This week students par- Senior Mike Harrell was “It was really organized ticipated in the X-Games, a in charge of the events this with line judges, allow- long-standing Taylor tradi- year. ing the games to go a lot tion. “[The goal of the games smoother,” Harrell said. business ethics The Student Activities is to have] fun and exciting The brevity of the games Council hosted sand vol- games that will help bring was also a plus, allowing BY ROB KOLUCH boundaries and guidelines that have values based on leyball on Monday night, the student body together,” students to participate with- CONTRIBUTOR to the way you conduct busi- your own set of values.” ultimate Frisbee Tuesday, Harrell said. out taking them away from Retired Wal-Mart Vice ness,” Soderquist said. “Eth- Soderquist also encour- street hockey and wiffl eball The variety of the games other commitments. Chairman and Chief Operat- ics involve doing what is aged students to be mindful Wednesday and dodgeball this year added to the X- “The stakes are high and ing Offi cer Don Soderquist right.” of Christian values. Thursday. Games’ allure. People were the season’s short,” senior spoke to students about busi- Sophomore Jessica Wit- Students signed up in the able to play a sport they Kevin Dufendach said. ness ethics on Monday. He tebols said, "He stressed the dinning commons in order loved. He was excited about the discussed how the practice importance of Christians to participate. Around one Sophomore Matt Harrell ultimate Frisbee game. “In America today of ethics and values relates to making the right decisions in hundred students chose to participated in the sand vol- “It’s only the best game we have become so our faith and the way we live the workplace and conduct- play. Each winning team leyball competition. He was ever invented,” he said. confused about what our lives. is right and what is ing business in the way that Soderquist’s lecture, en- they live their lives.” titled “Ethical Leadership in wrong. There are He emphasized the impor- a Rapidly Changing Society,” no absolutes in this tance of being a missionary expounded on the funda- world. It is wrong to wherever God places you. mental breakdown of ethics lie, cheat or steal. " “Every Monday morning and morals in our society. Don Soderquist there are millions of mission- He showed how the line be- aries who go to work and can tween right and wrong has be missionaries. That is what become blurred. I call you to be,” Soderquist “In America today we He likened values to fenc- said. have become so confused es, saying values are the ve- He called on Christians to about what is right and what hicle that help us determine express God's love in the care is wrong,” Soderquist said. how we conduct ourselves. and concern they show fel- “There are absolutes in this In business we need to op- low workers. world. It is wrong to lie, erate within these values, or Soderquist recalled an in- cheat or steal.” fences, in order to conduct stance in which he lead a co- Soderquist drew much of our business in a morally worker, and life-long Mus- his presentation from his and ethically sound way. lim, to Christ. experience working for Wal- “Every company has a cer- Now retired from Wal-Mart, Mart. tain set of values,” he said. Soderquist is the founding He shared the importance “When you are entering the executive of the Soderquist of Christian principles within work force and looking for Center for Leadership and Photo by Amy Wood the business world. a prospective company, you Ethics in Arkansas. Freshman Nate Toldt and Junior Sean Moriarty play in the fi nal round of dodgeball. “You have to put strict should look for companies

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By Nate Baggett into fi ve 4-by-8 foot pieces Features Editor that are all labeled for easy assembly. The castle is Although the seniors did made of one half inch of not win Airband, senior DJ foam board with metal elec- Horton celebrated a differ- trical conduit pipe bracing. ent victory. The shooting star arc is one After performing their inch plastic PVC conduit second-place routine to a with rope lights attached. Disney medley at Airband, The set is an exact replica Horton, and fellow seniors of the Disney castle logo. donate a crucial aspect of The set took three workers their act, the set. about 30 hours to build. Horton’s 14-by-20 foot Along with Horton, seniors Photo by Alisse Goldsmith set was purchased for an Jamie Heth and Luke Bur- SBP Matt Mancinelli and sophomore Tamara Shaya, center, sell AIDS pins for $60 each in the DC. The ribbon-shaped pins benefi t an undisclosed amount that ket built the set. The rest of AIDS orphan shelter in Thailand. Mancinelli hopes to sell 1,000 pins. matched the production the senior cast helped paint cost. Horton was already it. By Erik Kielisch to hear Lecrae’s message. All $500. Giving $500 takes reimbursed for his set by Horton was thrilled when Staff Writer Acting on AIDS but one left when he came sacrifi ce, but Mancinelli has his fellow seniors, so the he found out Ronda was on stage. Murray noticed, ideas to make it work. money was donated to the interested in buying his Last week student body however, the one who stayed “I don’t fi nd it unreasonable Sixty thousand dollars may Taylor AIDS fund. creation. pesident Matt Mancinelli seemed very affected by Lec- for people to get extra jobs or seem like a drop in the buck- Freshman Brianne “I felt a bit surprised and passionately pleaded with rae. sell their cars or other things et in the fi ght against AIDS, Dubuque's mother, Ronda proud at the same time," students to get involved and A few of the youth respond- to save lives and bring the but it is just enough to save a Dubuque, bought the set. Horton said. "Since the sets support three ministries. ed to the altar call. Some gospel to people around the few lives. Ronda is the choral director normally get thrown away Mancinelli called students to talked to Lecrae, the other world,” he said. An AIDS ministry in Thai- of Southwood High School after the show, selling it support a City Life concert, rappers or City Life about Citing the example of the land named “Home of the in Wabash, Indiana. The set gave a sense of accomplish- an AIDS fundraising cam- the ministry. Good Samaritan, Mancinelli Open Heart” cares for AIDS will be used for the school's ment, such as the hours paign and an AIDS house in “It was a great concert,” said he wants to see Taylor orphans in its community. Spring Spectacular, which spent weren’t solely for the Thailand. Murray said. learn what giving means. The ministry does more has a Disney theme. show, but were being used Like any other free event, He does not want Taylor to than care for children. It also The set itself is separated for a better cause also.” Rapping for Jesus the funding had to come follow the example of the teaches the community en- from somewhere. American church that passes trepreneurship as a means Marion youth danced to City Life looked to Taylor by the needy. to support orphaned infants the hip-hop of Christian rap- students to each pay one dol- “Giving is crucial in our whose parents die from per Lecrae last Saturday. The lar to cover the costs. They Christian lives; where our AIDS. When the community concert was sponsored by were still $700 short a week treasure lies, there also is our is unable to care for the chil- City Life. before the concert. Provi- heart,” he said. “I want to dren, the center takes care of Although only a third of the dentially, more than $700 in see that money go to change them in small group homes. projected 150 youth attend- donations poured in a few the world.” The children stay there until ed, they were very receptive days beforehand. Mancinelli wants to offer they either die of AIDS or are to Lecrae’s message. Heth hopes the concert will opportunities to give, while cured and put up for adop- The small crowd discour- be the fi rst event in an annual relying on God to make tion. aged co-director sophomore ministry. things happen. Scarcely fi ve years old, the Julie Heth. She had a set “We want Christ to be glo- He hopes the world will be ministry currently cares for plan, but God changed it. rifi ed through everything,” changed for the better, but he eight orphans. It needs a new “God taught me a lot about Heth said. “I just pray that also hopes givers’ lives are ir- building to house the grow- his plan,” she said. “God had He continues to use us to revocably changed. He hopes ing number of orphans. something else in mind.” love the kids.” this generation will be self- To fund the building, Man- Indeed he did. Because of less givers, giving 30 percent cinelli is selling 1,000 pins at the small showing, the ap- A call to sacrifi ce of their income rather than a $60 each. It is a small token proximate 60 Taylor students single digit percentage. of a commitment to some- in attendance were able to The gauntlet is thrown; the “That sounds crazy because thing higher. spend time with every one of challenge is set. SBP Matt of the way we are raised,” he “I believe that most people the kids. Mancinelli believes Tay- said, “but who set the stan- can come up with $60,” he dard so low? It’s not worth said. “With this we can make Photo by Alisse Goldsmith Event coordinator junior lor has $1 million to give to At Airband the seniors show off their creative Disney set, creat- a huge impact on the lives of Matt Murray met one group AIDS relief. working our lives away just ed by seniors DJ Horton, Jamie Heth, and Luke Burket. A local of youth that reeked of smoke. He has called each student for us and then giving a little some kids … which is a pret- choir director bought the set for her school's Spring Spectaclar. He prayed they would stay and faculty member to give on the side.” ty sweet opportunity.” The Echo Relay for Taylor University Life Kickoff Kristina Satern Stephanie Snider Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Christianna Luy Nate Baggett Thursday, News Editor Features Editor Bethany Howard Jared Bane October 27 Associate News Editor A&E Editor 8:15p.m. Joe Ringenberg Alisse Goldsmith Opinions Editor Photography Editor in the Union Trevor Kight Angela Moore Sports Editor Copy Editor Amy Wood Ryan Poe Photographer Distribution Manager Everyone is invited Jen Moreland Donna Downs to come learn more Advertising Manager Faculty Adviser about Relay for Life and opportunities to The mission of The Echo is to fairly and without bias represent the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus and to be a vehicle of get involved. accurate and pertinent information to the student body, faculty and staff. 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Features PINIONS OCTOBER 14, 2005 PAGE 4 OSay no to nano Letters to the editor Chapel: a crutch or a gurney?

BY MARC BELCASTRO is not designed for this. Our professional oversight. This, pel and think it was nothing in the efforts already started A previous article (Why do classes, instead, are. I think, is quite a remarkable more than another rendition in the classroom. JOE RINGENBERG we attend chapel?) discussed It is required of each Taylor thing. of what they do in class. At- Applying even the OPINIONS EDITOR the purpose of chapel, its at- student to take Biblical Lit- Referring to cha- tendance would very quickly smallest amount of blame to tendance, and whether or not erature I, Biblical Literature pel, the article said, “What lose its appeal. chapel for “our biblical illit- Unless you live in a box chapel provides suitable con- II, Historic Christian Belief, is meant by ‘instruction’?” I believe chapel eracy” is misguided. It does or a cave or a giant box in- ditions under which one is and Contemporary Chris- Chapel, as I view it, is obvi- should be regarded as sup- not seem that the creators side a cave, you’ve heard all taught, among other things, tian Belief. The sum of these ously not intended to serve plemental material, or, as al- and sustainers of chapel have about the new iPod Nano. biblical exegesis. courses results in two years the purpose as outlined in luded to in the title, a crutch. promised to address this is- I’ve never actually seen one The author took issue with of illuminating the broad the previous article, or else The classroom is where sue in any way that is not to in real life, but these mythi- the fi nal element: the quality and fi ne points of Scripture, there would be more in depth professors escort students be addressed within those cal Mp3 players are rumored of instruction in chapel with along with delineating the instruction in the fi eld of through the complexities, two years of study. If anyone to be as small as three ciga- regard to unearthing deep framework of Christendom. biblical exegesis.; consistent the doctrines, and the signifi - holds that chapel frustrates rettes taped together. They biblical teaching through ex- This amounts to approxi- themes would be frequent- cance of Scripture – that, in a those who seek biblical ex- are roughly one-fi fth as big egesis. It was written that, mately 150 minutes per week ly implemented, spanning sense, is the gurney. egesis, then don’t attend. In- as those little fun-size Gide- “Will Chapel ever be instru- for four semesters, particu- more than just a few days; An enormous amount of stead, delve rigorously into on Bibles. mental in curing the biblical larly in Biblical Literature I and the reason for the afore- time specifi ed to assail the the subject from 10:00-10:50 When I fi rst saw the myste- illiteracy of…today?” and II, that are dedicated to mentioned classes would be religion that is Christianity. am. rious Nano on http://www. In my estimation, the struc- presenting an opportunity emaciated. In other words, Chapel is our support, and it apple.com, I was struck by ture of chapel is such that it for students to learn under students would come to cha- helps ground us more fi rmly its beauty. “How beautiful,” I said to myself. “So small, so delicate! So many songs Questioning community Taylor e-mail in such little space!” I was captivated by its miniature dimensions and slic, sexy BY LAUREN HARTSHORN tion of what is acceptable, being safe the ultimate goal for graduates design. “I must have one,” Lately I’ve been wonder- and therefore is less con- in life? Safe is boring, safe I told myself, casting a side- ing about the Taylor commu- cerned with what you do and is tired, safe is unsatisfying. long glance at my own big, nity. What does Taylor have more concerned with who Who would consider being BY MARTY SONGER that account. fat, ugly, stupid, fat, ugly that other places are missing? you are. Within Christianity, called “safe” a compliment? In response to Laura Harts- One of the primary pur- regular iPod. Why was I Because the more that I think I see a tendency to let our be- Are we called to be safe? I horn’s article about e-mail poses of offering this format cursed with such a stupid fat about it, and the more I ex- liefs rule our friendships and would say no. Feeling safe for Taylor graduates, it is ob- is that students can use it iPod when much cooler peo- perience life at Taylor, I don’t interaction with others. We, within groups of friends, or vious that she is uninformed, on resumes and applica- ple walk around with such see Taylor as a unique insti- who are called by Christ to feeling safe on campus is not and it occurred to me that tions, and, after they gradu- snazzy ones? tution among the masses. love others, are instead the the same thing as being con- many other Taylor students ate, their Taylor-formatted As I continue to refl ect on In talking to my P.A. and people that are being showed tented within a timid com- might be uninformed as well. e-mail will forward to their my unfortunate Nano-less some other friends, I was love, and not by other Chris- munity. Some synonyms Taylor does have e-mail for account. If they use this ac- condition, I wonder what struck with the realization tians, but by people outside for “community” are “kin- graduates, and our program count as a student, it will for- my outdated, oversized iPod that the outside world is not of our belief system! ship” and “neighborhood” is almost identical to the e- ward to their student e-mail tells me about my manhood. the scary place that some I know that all people are – community evokes familial mail system at Harvard that account. Keep in mind that Today it seems like every- Christians imagine it to be. capable of love, regardless thoughts, friendly disposi- Ms. Hartshorn described. student accounts are active thing is getting smaller and In my work environment this of religion, but can you see tions, and love. Let us realize Taylor offers e-mail forward- after graduation until Au- sexier. Cell phones are get- summer, I was accepted and the great extent to which the that the Taylor community is ing to graduates, provided gust or September, at which ting thinner and can take befriended by total strang- church is failing itself and fl awed, and, instead of doing the alumni offi ce knows your time forwarding will go to pictures. Flat-screen TVs, ers. These people truly de- others? How are people, nothing, act to change it for current e-mail address. the individual’s newly-es- laptops and supermodels sired to get to know me. The Christians or otherwise, go- the better. Act in love – say This is the e-mail for- tablished e-mail account at are getting thinner too. With same thing went for my P.A. ing to realize and accept the hello, smile, don’t be afraid to mat: instead of fi rstname_ gmail, yahoo, etc. the media hyping these new and for numerous friends in love of Christ if they never show interest. Why do these [email protected] it is As for email that is saved products and the super-cool secular work environments. see it? things scare us? Look people fi rstname.lastname@alumni. on a student account, it does elite rushing out to buy them So why is it that the world I have the overwhelming in the eyes when you pass taylor.edu. So, if you know not automatically forward like hotcakes, it’s very easy outside of Christendom, feeling that Taylor students them on the sidewalk instead Joe Ringenberg went to Tay- to the alumni account. That to feel left in the dust. which doesn’t share our be- are content with mediocrity. of staring at your wrists as lor you can contact him at does need to be done manu- Back in the good old days, liefs, is more ready to accept If we don’t step out of our if they’re the most fascinat- [email protected] ally. men knew they were men and build relationships with boxes, if we talk to our group ing things you’ve ever seen. lor.edu and, if we have been I hope this information by how big their guns were. “outsiders”? of friends who share our Our campus won’t grow like notifi ed of his current e-mail helps and that students will Cowboys with big guns could I would venture to say interests and our political it could (and should) unless address at (for example) ya- utilize this continuing e-mail wave them at other cowboys that its because the culture views and our background, we are willing to take steps hoo.com, then e-mail will be service. and Indians. This way, every- doesn’t have a strict defi ni- we’re safe. Since when was to facilitate that growth. automatically forwarded to one would know how manly they were. As the decades rolled on, however, the sym- Avoid apathy bols of manhood became less tough. Even in the 50s, when BY KAITLYN DUGAN It has been an amazing guys were comparing engine As a Christian at Tay- time of brotherly love that sizes on hotrods, they still lor University I have been is so incredible to witness. had the basics right: bigger troubled with the men and Yesterday, there was a level things correspond to more women on this campus for seven earthquake in Pakistan virile manhood. quite some time now. As that took over 20,000 lives. I Today it seems we have Christians we are called to have heard not one word on it all backward. Since when show the love of Christ to the this campus about this trag- were the cool guys the ones world. We hear this every edy. I would dare to say that with tiny accessories? Hav- Gallant reads Wild at Heart and single day at Taylor whether few know it even happened. ing many foxy little gadgets Goofus tells lewd jokes and watches the OC. discusses it with his in chapel or in class or dur- It boggles my mind that peo- is about as manly as being a accountability partner. ing small group time. So ple break and mourn over a good listener or talking about what does this mean exactly? thousand deaths from hurri- your feelings. by Brad Johnston I would like to challenge the cane Katrina (and rightly so) The same thing goes for men and women on this cam- but don’t even fl inch (or are personal appearance. Forty years ago the guy who spent Suds in campus bubble pus to become more broken, even aware of this catastro- 20 minutes doing his hair be- informed, and knowledge- phe) when thousands upon able about issues that con- thousands of our brothers fore school got called a sissy BY ADAM DOLCE Therefore we are to refrain issue, but c’mon, what’s the cern our brothers and sisters and sisters abroad die on a as he was punched in the In the long summer days, from the use of tobacco, al- big deal? Those of us of age around the world. daily basis. kidneys. Now he's the cap- the ole’ group and I would cohol, hallucinogenic drugs, should be able to order a beer At the beginning of the This is an incredible uni- tian of the football team! often times go to the lake, get and substances...” (more or at dinner (take note of this DC school year, Hurricane Ka- versity fi lled with many Since when did being a campfi re going and watch less). Of the “substances”, to- and Grille-new menu items), trina hit the southern coast wonderful men and women more girly make guys more the warmth of the sun recede bacco and alcohol are legal. go to a professor’s house and of the United States. To date who truly love God and manly? What’s the deal with into the cool of night. The Now, tobacco in itself has no bring them a bottle of wine, over 1,100 deaths have been their neighbors. However, fellows wearing sexy styl- only thing half as good as the redeeming qualities. At all. or even just sit back and relax reported. The news cover- I want to challenge all of us ish clothes, carrying around fellowship was the beer. Yes, There is nothing that could with a nice Long Island Iced age has expanded over the to become more aware and dainty little digital cameras that's right: beer. justify smoking. As for alco- Tea without the fear we’ll get past month and will contin- equally break for the victims and using coupons for free I don’t think there’s any- hol, I can name a thousand punished for something that ue for a long time to come. Hurricane Katrina and the manicures? We need to get thing better than sliding that redeeming justifi cations, but is neither illegal nor immoral. The American people have tens of thousands who were back to the basics, when you wedge of lime down the neck for reasons of space, I offer In short, I am not advocating stepped up and poured out killed by the earthquake in could tell a real man by the of a nice cold Corona and one. Alcohol makes us live drunkenness – not at all. I’d their lives upon the suffering Pakistan. We need to expand size of his axe or how long mulling over life, love, phi- longer. Yes, it’s true. The an- like to think I’m just advocat- they have encountered on our love and concern to ev- he went without washing his losophy, and movie quotes. tioxidants in wine along with ing that responsible Jesus we our own soil. ery region on the planet. cutting-down-trees shirt. Forget dancing. Why are we resveratrol, a naturally occur- saw at the wedding, keeping So down with the iPod so caught up on dancing? If ing substance in wine, make the party going with a little Nano! Down with moistur- Letters to the Editor we are going to get a revision it heart-healthy and can even wine-treatment, lest the fi - izing lotions and accessory Letters to the Editor must be sent to [email protected] by to ‘University Expectations’, help you live longer. esta sizzles out. bags. Down with tiny phones 3p.m. on Wednesday and be no longer than 400 words. Due let it be the drinking policy. All googling aside, I think Leave dancing to Wheaton; to volume, not all opinion articles received can be printed. and little things of all sorts. And I quote: “The commu- responsible drinkers should I’d rather have a Samuel Ad- Opinions can be about issues on or off-campus and should be Real men like their beards nity recognizes the dangers be allowed to drink. I don’t ams anyway. kept as concise as possible. bushy, their cell-phones to one’s physical well being think alcohol is a hill to die bulky and their clothing ill- The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necessarily in use of certain products. on, nor do I think it’s a big fi tting and slightly rank. represent The Echo, its staff or Taylor University. Opinions A&E OCTOBER 14, 2005 PAGE 5 Teen tests family in 'Thumbsucker'

BY JARED BANE or manliness in Justin. Justin the Elliott Smith songs alone. A&E EDITOR is quiet, physically awkward Three of the dearly-missed “Thumbsucker” tells the and rail-thin. To his father’s folksinger’s unreleased songs story of a teenage boy, Justin chagrin, he compulsively emerged from the vaults for (played by newcomer Lou sucks his thumb when under “Thumbsucker.” His cover of Taylor Pucci), who is in the stress. Big Star’s “Thirteen” alone is last throes of awkward ado- His stress comes not only worth the admission price. lescence. from his dad, but from other “Thumbsucker” looks and The movie diverges, how- authority figures in his life. feels like a hip comedy for ever, from the coming-of-age Vince Vaughn plays his misfit 20-somethings. Pucci genre. It portrays people as debate coach, Mr. Geary. should get plenty of work real and dynamic charac- Dressed in a sweater-vest playing misfit 20-somethings ters. In other films of this and owlish glasses, Vaughn because he does it awfully type parents are inconsid- looks like a frustrated nerd well. erate monsters. Teachers grown into a bitter adult. Overall, however, the are rigid and draconian. In Keanu Reeves plays Justin’s story is not suited to this “Thumbsucker,” they begin New Age orthodontist. navel-gazing style. Swinton, this way, but gradually reveal Reeves exaggerates his real- Vaughn, D’Onofrio and their own human intricacies. life image as a flaky pseudo- Reeves give stellar perfor- Vincent D’Onofrio and mystic to great comic effect. mances. They guide their Tilda Swinton play Justin’s These introductory scenes characters through tectonic parents. They insist their chil- comprise the first third of the shifts in perspective as Justin dren call them by their first movie. The marketing cam- begins to understand how Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics names – Mike and Audrey. paign for “Thumbsucker” adults’ minds work. Justin (Lou Taylor Pucci) tries to kick his thumbsucking habit while dealing with school, parents and Mike hoped to enter the NFL promises an unattractive “Thumbsucker” concerns girl trouble in “Thumbsucker.” until he injured his knee in pile-up of recent indie com- more than one boy’s last college. Audrey, a nurse, edy successes. I was led to its advertising, the film suc- its secret desire to be a full- soundtrack and this could be bout with teenage angst. It harbors an unrealistic crush expect a liberal dose of “I cumbs to mere imitation at fledged family drama. Take a more innocent version of is about how an entire fam- on a television actor. Heart Huckabees,” a little times. out the needless surrealist Robert Redford’s intensely ily goes through adolescence Mike does not see much “Garden State” and a dash “Thumbsucker” is inter- fantasy sequences and the moving “Ordinary People.” together. of his own athletic prowess of “Donnie Darko.” True to esting, however, because of Elliott Smith songs on the On second thought, leave Gray's tales impress Young's 'Prairie Wind'

BY JARED BANE wives.” For the next 40 pages, fessor of creative writing A&E EDITOR he makes excuse after excuse at Glasgow University. His Rock legend undeterred by aneurysm for why his first two wives main characters are often BY JARED BANE Alasdair Gray rose to left him. He also excuses middle-aged men facing the A&E EDITOR Throughout the ‘80s, Cash’s voice at the end of fame in the literary world in why his third wife, Tilda, is minor crises of getting older. however, he was a musi- his life. 1981 for his Joyce-ian mas- about to leave him. At first, His stories, however, pos- Last April Neil Young was cal chameleon. He released In “Far From Home” terpiece, Lanark: A Life in the reader can only laugh at sess truth and sophisticated treated for a brain aneu- puzzling albums with sty- Young sings, “Bury me out Four Books. His most recent him. The man finally sees the observation found where a rysm. The folk rock legend listic left turns in an attempt on the prairie where the collection of short stories, truth about himself though, writer is intimately famil- was recording a new song, to get his record label to buffalo used to roam, where The Ends of Our Tethers, is a in the moving final scene. iar with his subject matter. “The Painter,” when he was free him from his contract. the Canada geese used to fly, much faster read. Gray’s stories are full of The vividness of his stories diagnosed. This produced the much- and then I won’t be far from Gray sets the tone with the wit. He is at his best, howev- redeems their somewhat “The Painter” is the first maligned electronic album, home.” The chorus alludes first story, “Big Pockets with er, when his humor is work- parochial outlook. track on his new album, “Trans,” and the scathing to all of his major themes – Buttoned Flaps.” It is droll, ing toward a quietly dev- The best story, “Aiblins,” “Prairie Wind.” The album anti-corporate song, “This the mistreatment of Native irreverent and surprisingly astating climax, as in “No is about a pompous know- was recorded before, dur- Note’s For You.” Americans, Canadian heri- brief. It tells the story of an Bluebeard.” it-all writing student named ing and after his life-threat- Young resurfaced in the tage and farming imagery. old man in a park. “Job’s Skin Game” relo- Luke Aiblins. His teacher is ening medical treatment. ‘90s. He returned to his folk In the past, Young sang He has an absurd fixa- cates the biblical story in never able to school him in The song is patient and roots with the successful elegies for fallen friends , tion on military-style cargo modern times. The narrator humility. In the following wistful. The lyrics “If you comeback album, “Harvest including “The Needle pants. A group of teenage is afflicted by chronic ecze- years, the teacher begins to follow every dream, you Moon.” and the Damage Done” ruffians threatens to mug ma and loses his sons in the fear that Aiblins was truly might get lost,” sound like “Prairie Wind” has been and “Sleeps with Angels.” him. Surprisingly, he turns 9/11 attacks. Gray's retelling a genius. He fears he sim- the words of a man who billed as his best album In “Prairie Wind,” Young the tables on his would-be faithfully preserves the irony ply failed to give his former believes he has a lot of time since “Harvest Moon.” This spends more time ponder- assailants with a simple rev- and redemption of the oldest student the admiration he left in this world. record seems less like a ing his own death. elation about his past. book in the Bible. deserved. The next song is an indict- comeback and more like a “Prairie Wind” is a con- Gray conveys simple and Although “Sinkings” is A surprising visit from ment of post 9/11 politics valediction. scious effort to show the profound truths in his short bitingly sarcastic, it is so for Aiblins, now a piteous and called “No Wonder.” Young In “Falling off the Face artist contemplating his fiction. At times his stories good cause. The tone is per- lonely adult, changes his sings, “Tick, tock. The clock of the Earth,” Young whis- mortality. Bob Dylan’s most are funny, as in “Big Pockets fectly suited to this story of mind. The visit, however, on the wall. No wonder pers in a falsetto higher successful album in the with Buttoned Flaps.” “Swan unconscionable social sabo- leaves him with a new set of we’re losing time.” This than his usual tenor. His last 20 years, “Time Out of Burial” tells the story of tage. Gray eventually reveals questions about his own life. drastically changing per- voice cracks in places, pro- Mind,” did the same thing. another old man’s inability that the events in “Sinkings” The Ends of Our Tethers is spective on life makes the ducing an emotionally res- Young made a full recov- to embrace changing tech- actually happened to his 176 pages in length and set record a fascinating por- onant and human sound. ery from his aneurysm treat- nology. friend during secondary in large type. It is a brisk sat- trayal of a stressful time in His voice has not aged like ment. The result is a com- “No Bluebeard,” the lon- school. isfying collection of stories. the artist’s life. Bob Dylan’s has. Young still pelling album that looks at gest piece in the book, begins Gray does not stray very It is also a fine example of Young produced one sounds relatively youthful. life and death from both humorously. The narrator far from what one imagines Glasgow’s rich cultural tra- classic after another in the The vulnerability his voice sides of the divide. says, “Before talking about he already knows well as an dition. It is ripe for discovery 1970s, including the multi- shows now is comparable Tilda, I’ll mention earlier esteemed author and pro- by the rest of the world. platinum “Harvest.” to the slight slur in Johnny Cult classic receives director's cut DVD revival

BY JARED BANE territory. Every other gang in multicolored makeup. This A&E EDITOR the city is after them. makes them look somewhat Walter Hill’s 1979 street The movie’s campy charm like the members of KISS. epic, “The Warriors,” became is clarified by a new intro- The effect is oddly menacing. a cult classic. It did so on the duction and comic book- The Rogues look a lot like the strength of its camp value. style scene transitions in the Ramones. The Orphans look Despite gang fights breaking director’s cut. Movie produc- like the Sweat-hogs from out around the country at ers in 1979 may have been the 1970’s sitcom “Welcome several of its original screen- reluctant to release a film Back, Kotter.” ings, today’s audiences are so clearly inspired by the Why did this film's release far too savvy to see it as any- look and feel of comic books on DVD make me so happy? thing besides ridiculous fun. in 1979. Today, of course, It is not a good movie. Despite In the movie, Cyrus is the market is oversaturated a faint attempt at social com- the leader of the largest and with comic book-style mov- mentary late in the film, the most powerful gang in New ies. This puts “The Warriors” film muddles its already thin York City, the Griffs. He calls ahead of its time. message. a meeting of all the city’s The movie’s real triumph, I remember seeing the street gangs to be held in the however, is its art direction. movie on TV as a child. “The Bronx. Cyrus’ goal is to unify The black and rainy streets Warriors” inspired countless the gangs and take over the reflect the hard lights of neon G.I. Joe battles in my home. city. signs. Cars bear more resem- The movie’s appeal, how- Luther, the crazed lead- blance to distressed military ever, cannot be explained by er of the Rogues, rabidly transports than civilian vehi- mere nostalgia. The images opposes the idea and shoots cles. and motifs presented in the Cyrus. Seeing the Warriors’ Every gang is given film stick with the viewer leader standing nearby, he its own memorable uniform, long after the ludicrous plot circulates the story that the taking the gangland dress and terrible dialogue have Photo courtesy of The Warriors Movie Site Warriors are responsible for code presented by Stanley faded from memory. The elaborately dressed Furies keep the Warriors from getting back to Coney Island in “The Warriors.” Cyrus’ murder. The Warriors' Kubrick’s “A Clockwork A video game based on leader, Cleon, is killed by the Orange” to gloriously silly “The Warriors” also comes wanted – a flashy vicarious artistic merit. bellows during his opening angry mob. The eight remain- extremes. out this month. Perhaps in thrill. It is a costume party “The Warriors” is a fasci- speech in the film, “Can you ing Warriors find themselves A gang called the Furies this medium, the film can offering more lavish sets and nating piece of pop culture dig it?” many miles from their home wears baseball uniforms and finally be what it always costumes than substantial and nothing more. As Cyrus A&E SPORTS OCTOBER 14, 2005 PAGE 6 Volleyball breaks hot streak

BY ROB KOLUCH “It was a great win men- Lady Cougars of St. Francis. & TREVOR KIGHT tally for the girls,” Taylor They hoped to continue their head coach Brittany Smith current hot streak. The team, The Trojan women’s vol- said. “To be down that much however, left Hutzell Athletic leyball team is developing and come back is huge, espe- Center on the receiving end a reputation as comeback cially in a fifth game.” of an embarrassing loss. team. In the match against The Trojans fell to St. The Trojans rallied twice Marian College the next eve- Francis three games to none, in consecutive days last week ning, the Lady Trojans came 31-29, 30-11 and 30-21. After to win two matches. First out strong. They won the getting off to a fast start 21- at home against St. Joseph’s first game fairly easily. 13, the team let the Cougars College. Next, they played The Trojans lost the next back into the first game. on the road against Marian two games, however, and The Trojans had game College. found themselves down 2-1. point at 29-27, but St. Francis In both matches Taylor But the Lady Trojans were managed four straight points fought to win three games to not to be denied. After fall- to take game one. two. The two victories lifted ing behind in the fourth In game two, things wors- the Lady Trojans to an over- game, they rallied yet again ened for Taylor. Passing all record of 16-11 and a Mid- to come back and win 30-28. remained an issue and the Central Conference record of This forced a game five in defense struggled. The 2-2. which the Lady Trojans came Trojans were never able to In the match against St. out and controlled from the establish any sort of offen- Joseph’s College, the Lady start, winning 15-11. sive rhythm, something they Trojans came out strong. They Smith credits great defen- can usually count on. This won the first two games of sive intensity and senior helped the Cougars stay on the match. It appeared that leadership for the two come- the attack, recording big kills Taylor would come away back victories. and precise blocks. with an easy three-game vic- “Our defense was key in The Trojans managed only tory. helping us to regain the 11 points in the game, losing But St. Joseph’s rallied to momentum,” she said. 30-11. win the next two games and “Everybody did a great job Game three played a forced a deciding fifth game, of rising to the occasion.” bit better for Taylor, but St. played first to 15. The two After hovering around Francis rallied late. Taylor teams were tied at 6-6 when the .500 mark for the early fell 30-22. The match was the Pumas went on a 5-0 run part of the season, the Lady one of the worst this season to take control of the game Trojans have won six of their for Taylor because they were by a score of 11-6. last seven matches. uncharacteristically error- However, the Lady Trojans “The girls know they can prone. did not give up. They put come back if they find them- The loss dropped the team together a furious rally to selves behind,” Smith said. to 16-12 on the year, 2-3 in run off five straight points “What we are emphasizing conference play. of their own to tie the game now is being more consistent The Lady Trojans will see at 11-11. as we start playing tougher action today as they kick- From there, it was a back conference matches.” off the six-team Fall Break and forth, point-for-point Taylor did not have to Tournament hosted at Taylor. battle. The Trojans finally wait long for a tough confer- Match times are 3, 5, and 7 Photo by Amy Wood emerged victorious, winning ence match. On Wednesday P.M. on Friday, and 10 A.M., Freshman Jenny Peterson (4) attempts to block a kill in the team's early October match against 16-14 after the Pumas’ final night the team traveled to 12, and 2 P.M. on Saturday. Illinois-Springfield. Sophomore Stacey Jackson waits for the return. The Trojans won 3-0. shot landed out of bounds. Fort Wayne to take on the

TU Volleyball Strong defensive effort falls short vs.

#1 Bethel Pilots BY ANDREW NEEL Taylor was leading 17-14 preached team unity this STAFF WRITER near the end of the second week, and we just keep try- Tuesday, October 18 quarter. The Trojans, how- ing to improve.” Taylor's exceptional deven- ever, lost the lead when Todd Murgatroyd, Ur- at 7:00 p.m. sive play was not enough Urbana’s quarterback, Ryan bana’s head coach, knew to help the football team Gehlert, found receiver Will his team was in for a fi ght Come out to win free overcome its poor offensive Thompson for a 40-yard against the Trojans. Pacers tickets execution on Saturday. The touchdown reception. “You’ve got to be ready to Trojans lost 30-17 to the 18th- In the second half the Tro- play every Saturday, no mat- ranked Blue Knights of Ur- jans defense did all it could ter what,” Murgatroyd said. Win free stuff: Bowling, bana. to keep the game close, hold- “We’ve got great respect here TOPPIT Pizza, Burger Looking for their fi rst win ing Urbana to only three for what Coach [Wilt] is do- King, Best Buy, Wen- of the season, the Trojans fi eld goals. Taylor’s offense, ing with this program, and dy's, Ivanhoe's and more came ready to play in front however, was never able to we know they always play of the homecoming weekend fi nd its rhythm. hard.” crowd at Jim Wheeler Me- Krider threw three intercep- The loss brings Taylor’s TU Football morial Stadium. tions. His receivers dropped record on the season to 0-5 vs. Taylor responded to an multiple passes that would and 0-2 in their conference, early Urbana touchdown have resulted in fi rst downs. the Mideast League of the #15 Walsh Cavaliers with two touchdowns of its Simon realized the offense’s Mid-States Football Associa- own. Anthony Lee found a ineffi ciency cost his team the tion. Urbana moved to 5-1 on Tomorrow at gap and went 51 yards for game. the season and 2-0 in the con- a touchdown. The second “The defense stepped up ference. 1:30 p.m. score was a 38-yard touch- and played phenomenal,” “I want the team to play down pass from quarterback Simon said. “If we had exe- beyond the scoreboard and Halftime fun, games Wes Krider to Mike Simon, cuted better, we would have its record,” Wilt said. “You and prizes who caught four of Krider's come out on top.” grow a lot as a football team passes for a total of 81 yards. Despite the loss, Taylor as you move through the Still, the Blue Knights head coach Steve Wilt was season, and we just need to Win free stuff: stayed in the game. They pleased with his team’s per- focus forward, win or lose.” Payne's Custard, Pizza took advantage of Taylor’s formance. Taylor’s next home game Photo by Alisse Goldsmith Hut, T-Shirts and mistakes, including two “I’m really proud of the is tomorrow at 1:30 P.M. Sophomore defensive back Jeremy Lochner returns a punt in much more fumbles that gave Urbana team effort, especially our against Walsh. Saturday's game against Urbana. The Trojans lost 30-17, despite excellent fi eld position. defense,” Wilt said. “We a strong second-half preformance from their defense. SEASON AT A GLANCE Home games in bold, * denotes MCC match MEN'S SOCCER (8-5-1, 3-2-1) Tomorrow 1:00 at St. Francis*

WOMEN'S SOCCER (5-10-1, 2-3-1) Tomorrow 7:00 at Indiana Wesleyan* Wednesday 2:00 Bethel* VOLLEYBALL (16-12, 2-3) Today 3:00 Fall Break Tourney Tomorrow 10:00 A.M. Fall Break Tourney FOOTBALL (0-5, 0-2) Tomorrow 1:30 Walsh* MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY October 22 11:30 MCC Championship WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY October 22 10:00 MCC Championship WOMEN'S TENNIS (9-3, 6-2) Season ended MEN’S TENNIS (5-6, 3-4) Season ended MEN'S GOLF Season ended Sports