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M ONDAY T NNU is awarded $300,000 from the Murdock Charitable Trust Chance of showers. Hi: 51° I Low: 30° by LAURIE BURGEMEISTER and Montana. University. successful in the future, andthe correct steps toward The $300,000 grant covers NNU business faculty to be better prepared as they achieving and maintaining TUESDAY Northwest Nazarene Uni­ a three-year period and will will be helping the private move toward accreditation,” accreditation. Partly cloudy. Hi: 50° I Low: 29° versity was recently awarded assist private K-12 Christian school administrators de­ said Johnson. Staff development is an­ a $300,000 grant from the schools with financial man­ velop and organize a busi­ NNU will be working other key function of the 'MndeJf.... M.J. Murdock Charitable agement and staff develop­ ness plan in order to ensure with the Association of grant. NNU’s school of Nows Opinion Trust to aid in further devel­ ment, said Kathy Johnson, financial sustainability. Christian Schools Inter­ Campus Life opment of private schools in grant program manager “Our goal is to help the national (ACSI) to be sure » S e e "Grant" on page Sports Idaho, Washington, Oregon for Northwest Nazarene schools continue to be that the schools are taking 2 AtsiE Humor 2 NEWS NOVEMBER 5,2008 Senate passes Peer Mentor coffee fund bill amidst controversy by AIMEE NILES Using the coffee fund for opportunities for our great­ Despite the cohesive program is a good cause, Mentor—sponsored the the Mona Lisa dinner was er student population and agreement of the senate, but there are a lot of good bill and had no comment Last Wednesday, the put forth as an option to these funds are necessary others were not pleased with causes.” on the outcome. NNU Senate passed a bill last year’s PMs, but they de­ to achieve that goal,” said the outcome of the vote. SGA President Lacey Smith is considering us­ giving $500 to the Peer cided not to jeopardize the Cook in the memo. “I was very disappointed Smith was also displeased ing her veto power on this Mentor coffee fund. The future of the coffee fund by The bill was discussed by to see the bill pass,” said with the passage. “I am re­ bill. As SGA president, the senate voted down a similar using that money on them­ the senate and gallery for a SGA Business Manager ally frustrated that it seems Constitution of the ASN- bill on Oct. 1. selves, said Rittmueller. significant portion of the Preston O ’Malley. “I don’t like the senate cares more NU gives the president the The previous bill’s contro­ Ritmueller attended the meeting and ended with a disagree with the business about getting the meet­ power to return “all legisla­ versy dealt with false infor­ meeting and explained this unanimous vote of 11-0 to of the Peer Mentors, but ing done rather than fully tion of which he/she disap­ mation about an end-of-the and answered the questions pass the bill. I’m afraid of the amount discussing a bill. There are proves together with his/her year party at the Mona Lisa. of the senate'^d the gallery. Prior to the meeting and of money that has been some big questions unan­ objections to the Student “There was a rumor that we Vice President of Student during the meeting, “there distributed and how that swered about this bill.” Senate.” used coffee fund money for Development Carey Cook was a lot of pressure from money does not reach the Ritmueller disagrees. “I “I will debate the issue the Mona Lisa,” said Joanne issued a memorandum to both sides trying to sway vast majority of students.” think there is clarity now,” and speak with Executive Rittmueller, a counselor the senate encouraging the my vote,” said senior sena­ It’s hard to balance the she said. Vice President Grant Mill­ in the NNU Counseling bill to be passed. “The PM’s tor Katey Rickart. “It made decision to give money, said Senior senator Dax Wan- er, but vetoing it is a possi­ Center are trying to provide more me uncomfortable.” Rickart, “The Peer Mentor dling—^who is also a Peer bility,” said Smith. MEAC hosts election parties in student center by ANDREA SCHILLING Sherwood also said he Peterson talked about appreciated the friendliness Christians not dividing Red and blue flooded and respect the two parties themselves due to a specific the campus as the Middle had for each other despite political parties.” Eastern Affairs Club hosted the high emotions on the Freshman Kasi Farley was election results last night in final evening. discouraged by the division the Student Center. “The parties allow for as well. In the lobby in front of more community and more “I like to see both sides,” the Dex, CNN was shown fiin. It’s just better to watch Farley said. on the big screen following with other people,” said ju­ Regardless of whether or the Democratic side of the nior Tim Meeks. not students agreed with the event. Meeks sat in on the Re­ organization of the election In the Perk, McCain sup­ publican election party. parties, a common theme porters gathered to watch However, some students was felt as this election sea­ the election process on found two different cel­ son came to a close. FOX news. ebrations, based on political Lund said she was re­ MEAC’s idea to host two parties, frustrating. lieved and excited to finally separate parties allowed stu­ “I don’t like it. The two have a result after months of dents to come together on different election parties anticipation. the monumental evening. encourages division,” said For Meeks, he found “The election parties junior Rachel Lund. the finality of the process were great because it was Lund awaited results on nervewracking. fun to come together with the Democrat side. She said “It’s exciting to finally my friends and watch,” said she favored Obama over have to a result. Finally the freshman Zach Sherwood. McCain. debate has been settled,” Freshman Daniel Gibbs (left) visits with fellow classmates Zach Alexander, Janae Wheat- Sherwood sat in on the Lund also said she was said Farley. ley, Ryan Wirick and Erin York during the Democratic election party outside the Dex last Democratic side of the elec­ reminded of chapel a few night (photo by Andrea Schilling). tion party. weeks ago when Professor Continued from page 1: McCain is favored but not loved

Grant will help the development by ASSOCIATED PRESS Christ Latter-day Saints in Idaho had built support for of private schools across the Republican John McCain former Massachusetts Gov. sought Idaho's four elector­ Mitt Romney, a Mormon, Pacific Northwest al votes against Democrat one of McCain's rivals. Barack Obama on Tues­ However, McCain chose education will be working “Training and courses high school students earn day in a state where voters a running mate, Alaska on improvement in devel­ will be provided to help college credits while still in haven't backed a Democrat Gov. Sarah Palin, a Sand- opment of courses, class­ them meet their goals.” high school courses. for president since 1964. point native and University room management and Building relationships is Six of the ten participat­ Still, not all of Idaho's of Idaho graduate, whose Republican Gov. Butch socially conservative views assessment. a key goal for NNU dur­ ing schools are located in GOP voters were excited to Otter has gone on re­ NNU will be holding ing this three-year process. Washington, two in Or­ see a ballot topped by Mc­ cord saying John McCain resonate with many of the a three-day conference NNU faculty hopes for egon, and two in Idaho. Cain, who won the May wasn't his first choice for state's Republicans. in early January when six future recruitment oppor­The schools considered primary after he had already president (photo from wi- Obama, whose visit in kimedia.org) representatives from each tunities from these estab­ were evaluated using cer­ wrapped up the Republican early February to Boise school will come and lished relationships and tain criteria including size- nomination. McCain op­ State University's Taco evaluate their schools’ in­ to be able to utilize this range, having a governing poses tariffs that help protect that McCain wasn't his first Bell Arena drew more than dividual needs. working model in other board, a budget, and high Idaho sugar beet farmers, choice, and the Arizona 14,000 people, has opened “Administrators and schools. Johnson said there speed internet. and some Idaho Republi­ U.S. senator was criticized an office in Idaho's capital board members will meet may be opportunity for ACSI will also be send­ cans oppose his moderate repeatedly at the Idaho State city and overwhelmingly to assess what these needs high school students to ing representatives to par­ views on immigration. Republican Convention won the Democratic cau­ are and how we can best ad­ participate in concurrent ticipate in the January In 2007, Gov. C.L. in June. The strong pres­ cuses on Feb. 5. dress them,” said Johnson. credit, a program in which conference. "Butch" Otter said publicly ence of the Church of Jesus NOVEMBER 5,2008 NEWS 3 Local real estate broker chosen as honorary trustee Ai> r Brandt is the second non-Nazarene to serve on the Board Financial Crisis Fake degree WASHINGTON TEHRAN, Iran. by HANNAH BEERS mother saved his life. and applying them to his He also served as chair­ The financial world Iran’s parliament dis­ Brandt was playing in the daily living, he has set a man for the Luis Palau looks ahead to the start of misses a Cabinet minister Trustee Don Brandt has front yard while his father Christian example for the festival, which is held an­ a new presidential admin­ and close ally of President been chosen by the office of was working in the fields. A community. nually. At BSU, he sits on a istration while shrugging Mamhoud Ahmadinejad University Advancement as family friend was over, who He attended Whitman board which is responsible off the latest in a series over his admission he had the honorary trustee for this got in the car to leave, and College in Walla Walla, for a program centered on a of negative economic re­ a fake degree from Oxford year’s homecoming events. didn’t realize that Brandt Wash., obtaining a degree twelve unit church class. ports. In another sign of University. The vote is a Brandt is a Nampa resi­ was near the car. The friend in economics. After obtain­ Brandt is serving his sec­ the dismal economy the defeat for the hard-line dent who has been serving ran over the top of Brandt, ing an undergraduate degree ond term on the Board of next president will inherit, president, whose popular­ the community for several pinning him under the ve­ he pursued graduate studiesTrustees. He is the second factory orders drop more ity is tumbling as Iran’s decades. hicle. His mo3ter saw what in religion at Pepperdine non-Nazarene to serve on than three times as much economy falters. Brandt is a well-known happened and yelled for the University. the Board, preceded by as analysts expected name on campus. Don friend to stop the vehicle. He never finished his reli­ John Barns. Taiwan-China envoy Brandt is from a family of The vehicle stopped directly gion degree because he was Gary Skaggs was a good Rifles in schools TAIPEI, Taiwan Nampa residents who has on top of the 2-year-old called into military service family friend, to whom COEUR D ’ALENE, China and Taiwan been serving the commu­ Brandt. His mother rushed during the Cuban Crisis in Brandt’s father sold a piece Idaho make history on the eco­ nity for over 70 years. His him to the hospital and the 1962. of land. Skaggs approached Coeur d’Alene police nomic front with a bold father was a real estate agent doctor said he was lucky to Serving his country left Brandt about serving on the have asked school officials agreement allowing more who worked the farms and be alive, but that since he him no time to continue board and he graciously ac­ to allow officers to bring flights and shipping links. raised enough money to was so young, the softness a higher education. Once cepted the offer. their patrol rifles into city But they seem light years start his own business. of his bones saved his life. he returned from his term Since accepting the of­ schools so that officers away from resolving the In 1936, Brandt moved Now his heart is slightly in the military, he took on fer, Brandt has been pleased will be more capable of root political causes of with his father and mother pushed to the right because a job at the Brandt Real with the growth in the protecting students. Capt. nearly six decades of hos­ to the area. His father started of the way the car rested on Estate office as a broker in school. “For the past five Ron Clark, supervisor of tilities and distrust. Brandt Real Estate agency top of his chest. 1963. to seven years, the student the school resource offi­ off of the Boulevard. Both Since his accident, his life Brandt has since estab­ body has been experienc­ cers, said they need more Better bananas of his parents were faithful has always been centered lished himself well in the ing a revival of spirituality firepower because school ROTTERDAM, to his upbringing and tried on Jesus Christ. Brandt community of Nampa, in ways unimaginable. I am shootings typically involve Netherlands hard to provide for their attended the Church of serving on boards such as pleased to be a part of such heavily armed attackers. It’s not easy to keep a son, no matter what the cir­ Christ since he was young. the Salvation Army, Love, an organization and body of banana yellow, but tech­ cumstances were. Grounding himself in the INC, Rescue Mission and believers,” said Brandt. Scotus broadcast nology is working to pre­ At the age of two, his teachings of Jesus Christ other local charities. indecency serve it in perfect condi­ WASHINGTON tion all the way to the Israel launches first airstrike since June Taking up a case of breakfast table. From the “fleeting expletives,” the tree in the sweltering trop­ by ASSOCIATED PRESS Israel answered with the government spokesman, for cover. Supreme Court weighs ics to the grocery rack in airstrike in the early hours said the group considered The official said Israel whether the government the frigid north, scientists Israel launched an of Wednesday, killing five the Israeli airstrike a viola­ did not intend to break the can ban as obscene a are seeking new ways to airstrike on Gaza early suspected Palestinian mili­ tion of the truce. truce, noting that some 60 one-time use of profanity deliver quality food any­ Wednesday after its troops tants, Israeli and Palestin­ “This is a serious breach mortar have been fired since on live television. It’s the where, any time, and at clashed with Hamas mili­ ian officials said. of the truce understandings the cease-fire and Israel has court’s first major broad­ maximum profit. tants who fired mortars The clashes threatened reached through Egyptian chosen not to respond. cast indecency case in 30 into Israel, leaving six Pal­ to unravel the cease-fire be­ mediation,” he said in an Hamas also insisted it had years. Holiday film preview estinians dead. It was the tween Israel and Palestinian e-mail message to report­ not violated the truce and LOS ANGELES first battle since June. militant groups reached in ers. “We consider this the was acting to prevent an Is­ Idaho statehouse Nixon’s back. So are The Israeli army said the June after months of indi­ most serious in a string of raeli incursion. BOISE Kate and Leo, Nicole and clashes erupted late Tuesday rect negotiations. The deal breaches.” Moaiya Hassanain, a One of the basic con­ Baz, a herd of stranded zoo after its forces uncovered a halted a deadly cycle of A top military official Palestinian Health Minis­ ventions of Idaho politics: animals and a very venge­ tunnel in central Gaza that Palestinian rocket attacks said troops had discovered a try official, said the initial Republicans tend to make ful James Bond. Despite militants planned to use and Israeli reprisals, though “ticking tunnel,” which was gunbattles killed one Pales­ gains in the Statehouse the harsh economy, Hol­ to abduct Israeli soldiers. sporadic rocket attacks about to be used to abducttinian and wounded three, during presidential elec­ lywood has been on a box- It said a special army unit on southern Israel have an Israeli soldier. The offi­ including one woman. Res­ tion years. And in a year office roll the last month, headed to the area to de­ persisted. cial, who spoke on condi­ idents identified the man where three out of every and studios head into the stroy the tunnel. One Pal­ “Our response will be tion of anonymity because killed as a Hamas militant. four Legislative seats are year’s homestretch with estinian was killed in fierce harsh, and the enemy will of the sensitive nature of Hassanain said rescue of­ already held by GOP law­ a solid lineup of returns, gunbattles that ensued. play a heavy price,” Hamas the matter, said the tunnel ficials were having a hard makers, that could be very reunions and promising Hamas then fired mor­ said in a statement on its was dug from inside a Gaza time reaching the site of the bad news for the strug­ newcomers that could tars across the Gaza border military wing’s Web site. home and showed that fighting and getting precise gling Democratic party. uphold the old saw about into southern Israel and Taher Nunu, a Hamas Hamas was using civilians information on casualties. movies as a recession- Fighting continues in proof business. Congo Continued from page Obama 1: wins the West Coast COMA, Congo Embezzlement lawsuit Congo rivals trade ac­ SANDPOINT percent. Nationally, the Ohio, with 20, both voted to over 290 electoral votes We had it for the last eight cusations that Angola, A Bonner County vote was much closer. In Republican in the 2004 around 9:30 Tuesday night. years; it’s the other peoples’ Zimbabwe and Rwanda couple has been accused the popular vote Obama led election. Several dozen NNU stu­ turn. are mobilizing forces to of embezzling more than with fifty-one percent, Mc­ Although the commenta­ dents watched the elections Opposite from him, fight in Congo as the $100,000 from a nonprof­ Cain held forty-eight. tors began to predict that unfold. Among them Presi­ Zach Sherwood, holding prime minister flies to it Christian group that McCain won the major­ Obama will be president dent of the Middle Eastern an Obama campaign post­ this rebel-surrounded city provides medical and hu­ ity of the votes in the South after Ohio turned in its re­ Affairs Club John Greg­ er, said, “I am happy logic to assess fighting that dis­ manitarian relief in south­ and Mid-west. Meanwhile, sults, Obama did not have ory, lamented, “I knew it has won; I’m sad I heard placed 250,000 people. ern Africa. A lawsuit filed Obama led in the North­ the 270 electoral votes would happen, but I’m still so many people walking by The accusations of foreign Monday in 1st District west and on the west coast. needed for a majority un­ speechless.” saying America is going to involvement, reminiscent Court accuses April and But the key to Obama’s til the west coast’s polls Junior Tim Meeks, who Hell now. There was a lot of a disastrous 1998-2002Jeff Matthews of fraud, success was his victory in closed. California, Oregon was sporting half a dozen of negativity for a Christian war, stoke fears of a wider unjust enrichment and Florida and Ohio. Florida, and Washington, all voting “McCain/Palin” stickers on university.” conflict. breach of fiduciary duty. with 27 electoral votes, and Democrat, pushed Obama his shirt, said, “Life goes on. 4 OPINION NOVEMBER 5,2008 Christian views align with the PM Bill should spark change in Senate Democratic Party most likely to spend taxes love to everyone regardless And thirdly, the Repub­ STAFF EDiTORiAL I t seems to me that the on social programs, while of what they believe in or licans are generally the ethics of the Democtatic the Republicans tend to how they act (kind of like biggest proponents of war, Party more closely reflect minimize social programs Jesus), the Republicans, while the Democrats are L a s t week senate passed a bill to the Peer Mentors and focus taxes on other conversely, tend to ostra­ the ones most likely to be granting them $500 to use for coffee with their assigned programs, like defense. cize and coerce those they against it. students. The bill was denied several weeks earlier, how­ Even though these social disagree with (not so much I touched on this briefly ever ended up being passed unanimously on the second try. programs flirt with social­ like Jesus). above, but this point re­ Though a resolution has been reached, the process toward ism, and even though they This is seen clearly in how lates specifically to the cur­ resolving comes with frustration. may be manifested in bro­ the two parties approach rent war in Iraq. As I have When the bill was denied, senators who were also PMs ken systems^ the underly­ abortion. The Republi­ written in early articles, abstained from the vote because of conflict of interest. In ing intent of what Demo­ cans, happy to implicate America can defend itself, the second and final time, they did not abstain. Though by crats want is merely to help their morality with legality, but Christians, belonging their votes did not affect the bill’s outcome, it leaves us to ANDREW McCULLEY those unable to adequately more often than not dele­ to a different Kingdom wonder if any sort of rule should be set in place to prevent provide for themselves (a gate their Christian respon­ purporting different ethics, such conflicts of interest from occurring. The bill directly scary thing, I know). sibility (something about should do something quite affects all PMs, including those who are senators. The role Christian ethics than those The Republicans, mean­ loving another) to the State different. of PMs is to socialize with students— no coffee means no of the Republican Party. while, generally miss this in order to criminalize and Jesus, it turns out, al­ job. Was it truly fair for the senators to cast a vote which Since the Republicans opportunity to express punish offenders. lowed himself to be tor­ also affected their role as PM? seem only to have a tradi­ love, and instead spend Democrats, on the other tured and killed. It seems On the newspaper staff, we keep conflict of interest is­ tion of being Christian, taxes in a way opposite to hand, seem to embody, to me that if we are to do sues in the front of our mind. If one of our writers works and the Democrats are the Christians calling of and not delegate, Christian what Jesus did, we should avidly for the College Republicans, they aren’t permitted the ones expressing love non-violence. responsibility, by creating probably vote the party to write a story on the organization. This ensutes a highet and being good neighbors Secondly, the Democrat­ programs to help single least likely to lead us in an probability of straight facts and no slant. Conflict of inter­ (and if I remember right, ic Party’s morality, rather mothers and teach sex effort to kill others in order est should also be held as a high priority in senate. Con­ there was something about than the Republican Party’s education, and, most im­ to defend our lives (which cerning the PM bill, it is very possible conflict of interest that in the Bible), it seems morality, depicts more ac­ portantly, by not criminal­ are meant for Heaven) and was unintentional, but in the future it needs to be seen only logical that Christians curate Christ-like behavior. izing the actions of other property (which we cannot as more of an issue. A rule needs to be put in place that should vote Democrat. While the Democrats gen­ humans on grounds based take with us). senators who are directly affected by a bill must abstain, to First, the Democrats are erally show acceptance and on subjective morality. ensure that student funds aren’t misappropriated. Another frustration with the PM bill was that faculty was advocating for the bill and present for the vote. While it is encourt^ing to see faculty caring about student affairs, Pray for President-Elect Obama they should in no way influence where student funds go, as they are not students. Senate needs to ask how much influ­ loss or celebrating a vic­ ence faculty should be allowed to have over student funds. .^^any of you are tory, I would urge us all to The PM bill did not get passed without a little sweat on probably guessing that I pray for our new leader. both sides. To keep senate running as smoothly as possible am dancing in the streets He inherits a broken, while being credible and fair, questions like these need to because of Obama’s victory. sorry nation and coun­ be addressed and standards need to be cteated. Hopefully try. That isn’t because of in the future, senators will be more aware of conflict of previous administration interest issues and know when to abstain. or anything other than a fallen, sinful world. Pray for Obama. Pray THE CRUSADER'S LETTER GUIDELINES for our country. SEND TO [email protected] God only knows what • Anonymous letters will not be accepted. the next four years will You must include your name and hold. I pray that it will classification with your letter. hold peace and justice, • Letters under 200 words will likely be Rings example, but let political leader to solve but I don’t hold my breath accepted. You’d guess that, and you’d me take it further. We are the horrors of our world is for that. • The Crusader reserves the right to edit be wrong. Condor and the President foolish. I may lean right or Let’s work for that peace all letters for length, grammar, clarity Yes, I am happy that my is our Steward. Hopefully, left as the candidate comes, and justice, but let’s recog­ and brevity. candidate won. An appro­ our Steward won’t go crazy but my feet are planted in nize the necessity of Christ priate reaction, eh? and try to burn us all alive, the Kingdom of God. in that solution. Contact National Elected Officials However, a certain sad- . but we are waiting for the That is what we must To end the election sea­ ness looms like Mordor return of the King. remember as we get ready son, I want to share a desire overshadows the Shire. I’m not using “Lord of to welcome President Elect of my heart: I want to grow U.S. Sen. Larry Craig: 225 North 9th St. Suite 530, Boise, ID Obama did win, and even the Rings” as a messianic Obama. He is not perfect. old and be one of the little 83702 if he was able to do 100 allegory—in fact, I hate us­ He is not the savior of the old ladies working at the polls. I can’t wait. That’s my percent of what he prom­ ing “Lord of the Rings” as a world. He is not anything U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo: 524 East Cleveland ised, our world would still messianic allegory. I’m us­ more than a man who’s random thought of the day, Blvd. Suite 220 see sadness, oppression and ing it as an allegory for our country has asked him to and the last thing I will say Caldwell, ID 83605 injustice. society and our world. lead. in reaction to this election. Forgive my Lord of the Putting hope in a Instead of mourning a U.S. Rep. Bill Sail: 802 W Bannock, Suite 101 Boise, Idaho 83702 ATTENTION STUDENTS!

EDITOR IN CHIEF COPYEDITORS Aimee Niles Sarah Pence Voting to ratify the ASNNU Constitution is coming soon! Alii Schisler ASSISTANT EDITOR Andrea Schilling BUSINESS Stay tuned! Cassie Peterman STAFF WRITERS Hannah Beers, Laurie Burgemeister, Rachael ADVERTISING Finch, Allison Hawn, Jael Henthom, Derek DeRooy Andrew McCuUey NOVEMBER 5, 2008 OPINION 5 The Dex needs more options MHO VOICES Letters to the editor for vegetarians TWIRP thank you Just vote you vote for...just get out Sodexo Dining Hall. to pay for a platinum plan I would like to take this Response to: “The Elec­ there and vote, period. I am the first to admit I realize that the staff of at least their first semester opportunity to thank all toral College decides the that I am not a full veg­ the Dex cannot cater to ev­ and most students residing of those that helped make new president, not the pop­ -Derek Sepe etarian, I eat chicken, but ery student; but providing on campus are required TWIRP a success! So many ular vote”— Oct. 29 issue freshman I avoid other meats for more than salads and bagels to have some sort of meal students took time out of I completely agree. The health reasons. I guess to those of us who do not plan. their schedules to help dur­ popular vote should never No to abortion this makes me a pseudo- wish to eat meat would be I’m not asking for the ing the event, and without decide the new president A recent atticle in the Tri­ nice. It’s especially impos­ Dex to restructure its en­ them, things would not because we are the United bune about a man who ille­ sible for vegans; the only tire menu to fit the vege­ have run as smoothly as State of America, not the gally killed an elk in Kelso way to survive is to eat tarian and vegan diet, but a they did. United People of America Washington indicated that spinach salads-^very day. couple alternatives that are To all those that attended (granted we do stand united he was fined something like A lot of the food served, soy based or that include the weekend’s activities, I as a people). $14,000 and sentenced to 3 whether it directly con­ tofu would not be a diffi­ would like to thank you However, you’re voting years in jail. c E S jo a m E O tains meat in it or not, has cult task to accomplish. for you positive attitudes for your state’s choice...the What penalty is levied animal by-products in it. Vegans, vegetarians and and your willingness to representatives after tally­ on a Planned Parenthood IIIJMWII NMmFN I realize that the most pseudo-vegetarians should participate. I would also ing all the votes, choose the abortionist who kills nu­ vegetarian. As this is my obvious alternative for not be forced to eat rice ev­ like to give a huge public candidate that best repre­ merous innocent babies a dietary habit however, I those who don’t wish to eat ery day because everything thank you to the members sents the majority vote of year? None! They make a have noticed over the past meat is to just not eat in else contains that which of my social board, SGA, the state (the majority vote killing on this killing - no couple of years how hard it the Dex. they choose not to, or in and their dates, who sacri­ is the people), so essentially pun intended. is to find healthy alterna­ Unfortunately that is not some cases medically can­ ficed their weekend so that the popular vote is taken Isn’t aborting a precious tives for those who don’t a viable option for many, not, eat. the remainder of you could into consideration, but only baby, who is part of Amer­ wish to have meat in the as freshmen are required have the most fun possible. at the state level. ica’s future, a little worse I could not have done it This was a major topic than killing a game animal? without them. in my Government class in Our constitution gives all IMTW5 I can only hope that you high school; you also have human beings an inalien­ VCmNS PUBLIC, all continue to have such to consider the number of able right to life. Yes, abort­ ANDIAPPROVeO THIS willing and positive atti­ representatives per state ing a baby is a choice; it is a wessA&e/ tudes for future events and(Montana-3, California-55) choice to kill. God help us I look forward to serving due to population. Since stop this holocaust in Amer­ you all for the remainder of one state has a lesser popu­ ica for America’s sake! the year. Also for those who lation than the other it only are interested the solution makes sense that they get -Charles Uhlenkott to the Clue game was Rylee less representatives based on 431 Denver Road Curtis, in the Perk, with the number of people in the Grangeville, Idaho 83530 super powers. The winners House of Representatives 208-962-3279 were Hannah Beers and and the Senate. Therefore Jay Younger. Winners for whoever gets the majority Trick-or-canning (we col­ vote in that state gets those lected over 1600 cans!!) and electoral votes. Twister were Lacey Bruner It’s not a bad system; it (with 260 cans) and David doesn’t nullify someone’s Reimer (who outlasted over vote or make it impossible 250 people in Twister!) for someone to win. It rep­ resents the majority vote for -Brandon Haskins the state, (since this is the SCA Social Vice United STATES of Amer­ President ica). It doesn’t matter who

Why do gay marriage and abortion matter so much to Christians?

A recently attended a whether or not politics to the idea of same-sex abortion, okay. If you don’t church service where the should be discussed in the marriage, but aren’t out­ agree with gay marriage, pastor spent the first fifteen Church. I’m more inter­ raged at the idea of children fine. I’m not trying to sway minutes addressing the up­ ested in the fact that even dying on the streets, whole you one way or another or coming political campaign though there are so many countries starving to death, even say that these aren’t is­ and the importance of vot- issues in our country and genocide, war? sues I have strong opinions in our world, the Church Sure, we can argue that about as well. But maybe chooses to focus on what we are outraged, we are you can help me understand should be done concerning angry, but we don’t show why we choose to argue and gay marriage and abortion. it—when was the last time fight for some things and This is all we hear about, you saw the Darfut issue ar­not others. Why these two and where you stand on gued about in the Supremeissues? C33H7aHnEE3 these two topics will ste­ Court or Christians stand­ It seems that it’s all about tv reotype you immediately— ing in the street protesting winning. Either yes it hap­ liberals want acceptance of poverty? I know some ac­ pens, or no it doesn’t, and ing against gay marriage abortion and gay marriage, tion has taken place, but one side gets to be right. and abortion. He then pro­ but the conservative, “the the zeal for these issues is There is no other side to ceeded to urge people to true Christian,” will say two issues are trivial.. .well, focus on issues like poverty nowhere near that of abor­ poverty or AIDS—I don’t participate in all-day fasting no! maybe I am a little. In com­ and oppression and AIDS tion or same-sex marriage. hear anyone fighting for and prayer for these issues Don’t we have anything parison with what we could and violence? Am I making you angry? these issues to be preserved. to be voted down. better to worry about? be fasting or praying for or, Why is it that believers, Good, because I’m angry So why don’t I hear any­ I don’t want to start an Please understand that dare I say it, even taking ac­ Christ’s people, CHRIS­ with all of us. thing about them being intense discussion about I’m not saying that these tion against, shouldn’t we TIANS, take such offense Ifyou want to fight against stopped either? 6 CAMPUS LIFE NOVEMBER 5,2008

Homecoming is packed with school spirit and entertainment by HANNAH BEERS ; hitch, said Smith. College of Idaho at 6:00 who represents the “old and students represented in the on Friday. Today brings the much- p.m. for intramurals and new” of our school’s music homecoming court. Friday will also be full of Old meets new in this debated rivalry between Pi­ there will be a BBQ preced­ department, as a former The homecoming court activities. For students there year’s homecoming concert rates and Ninjas, so students ing the game at 5:30 p.m. music faculty member. will be presented during will be games in the Dex and celebration. were encouraged to dress up Another event is the Cuest director Eric Ad­ the concert. There are two during lunch, the fall play The weekend is loaded in their chosen garb. Homecoming Concert, amson, will be directing the representatives from fresh­ (Servant of Two Masters) at with activities for students The lunchtime games which is free for students. Concert band in its selec­ man, sophomore and junior 4 p.m., a ladies basketball and alumni, said SGA Pres­ found students switching Barry Swanson and the mu­ tions. Katie Howard and classes, with six representa­ game. Homecoming con­ ident Lacey Smith. clothes with their partners sic department have been Devon Watt will perform a tives from the senior class. cert and coronation, and The kick off happened to see who could com­ preparing to make this year’s piano duo, entitled “In the The following students finally games in the Field Monday with a revamped plete the ensemble fastest. concert a jazz filled, classical Steppes of Central Asia” by are the class’s homecom­ House at 10 p.m. Spirit Week full of activities. Thursday vi^ represent old school style event. Borodin. ing prince and princess. Saturday will also host To start, students “came as the decades with each class There will be selections Swanson wants the stu­ Freshman: Ryan Magnum games for both ladies soc- they were,” in pajamas, part dressing up as a different performed by all of the dents and alumni to “come and Heather Pence. Sopho­ cet and basketball. New this of the NNU dress-up days time period. On Thursday choirs on campus, the con­ and be surprised by the mu­more: David Reimer and year will be a Homecoming for spirit. the rest of the homecoming cert band, and several dif­ sical talents of such a gifted Ariel Clover. Junior: Seth Parade rounding out the A competition is happen­ activities start for alumni ferent ensembles. department.” Clark and Miriam Reardon. week’s activities at the men’s ing between the classes to and friends as well. Professor Emeritus There will be different Senior: Dax Wandling and basketball game at 4 p.m. see who has the most school With a host of events Bloomquist, who was ac­ styles of music and some­ Danielle Wilson, Robert NNU is gearing up to spirit. Tuesday was “favorite starting, students are en­ tively involved in Cru­ thing for everyone. Swan­ Poe and Hannah Beers, and make this homecoming faculty” day and there were couraged to get out and sader Choir for the past son encourages students Seth Waltemyer and Kari a mix of the old and new. games in the Dex to raise participate in as much as 40 years, will be honored to come out and support Penrod. The Homecoming Cet out and make this week even more school spirit. The possible. Flag football (The at the concert. President the students in the music king and queen will be an­ a great week! week kicked off without a Youngers) will be playing Alexander will be a guest department but also the nounced during the concert

Carlson, Ott, Hauck and Mostul study abroad in Uganda by HANNAH BEERS Carlson, Trevan Hauck, the summer in Rwanda My Serere host family was and so much more.” friends here at NNU, “I Seth Ott and Tyler Mostul. with Youth in Mission. amazing.” Carlson along with other miss you all! I am really lov­ Killing chickens, milking Classes are rich in African Carlson has had the op­ “Over twenty people friends attended a Uganda ing it here and wish all of cows, preparing meals and literature and culture. Carl­portunity to experience ru­ lived in the compound and Cranes football (soccer) you could experience Ugan­ cow dung are all parts of life son, art major, said “Faith ral homestays in Mukono at least half of them were game. da with me, but I am also for the students studying in in Action class is really and Serere. under the age of 13,” said Carlson said, “It was the very excited to see you all Uganda this semester. stretching the way I view Some students are paired Carlson. “I got to work in national team verses Benin’s back at NNU in January!” Fall semester sent four other faiths and also about off for homestays but Carl­ their garden, milk a cow, national team in a Nation’s Anyone interested in go­ NNU students to Ugan­ ways that I can be more so­ son stayed by herself. smear cow dung with my Cup qualifier game, which ing overseas for a semester da for the Best Semester cially responsible both here Her stay in Serere was her bare hands in preparation is a precursor to the World to study should check out study abroad program; in Uganda as well as back in favorite thus far. for thrashing millet (like Cup qualifiers.” the Best Semester website at these include juniors Cassie the U.S.” Carlson also spent “I absolutely loved it. sorghum), prepare meals. Carlson said to all of her bestsemester.com.

Nursing requirements prove to be no walk in the park by ALLISON HAWN major. that must be fulfilled for Nursing requires 70 hours. at various locations that are get involved. Students take The NNU nursing pro­ Clinicals are internships this semester are Advanced In these clinicals students associated with the Nampa care of patients, supervised gram is rigorous and pro­ that ate attached to nursing Medical-Surgical Nursing serve in a different place School Disttict. by the nurse they’ve been duces some of the finest classes; the students literally and Community Health depending on the day, said The soon-to-be nutses assigned to. nurses in the area. get hands-on experience in Nursing. Fitch. give assessments, work with Fitch has important ad­ As this year gets into full their chosen profession. Advanced Medical-Sur­ Students get experi­ patients and give medica­ vice to nursing majors, swing there are fewer nurs­ Senior nursing majors gical Nursing requires 90 ence at Southwest District tion under the guidance of “Keep your focus. Each ing majors around campus. must complete over 160 hours, which is being served Health Center, Humphrey’s experienced professionals. class has different expe­ This is due to the clinicals hours in fall semester. Ju­ at St. Luke’s Regional Medi­ Diabetic Clinic, St. Luke’s Students involved in riences to offer and you that they are required to lia Fitch, senior nursing cal Centet, said Fitch. Home Health and Hospice, these classes don’t just fol­ should take advantage of complete as part of the major, said the two classes Community Health Mercy Home Health and low a tiurse around— they evety opportunity.” NOVEMBER 5, 2008 CAMPUS LIFE 7

The game of T WIRP comes to a close for another year by ALLISON HAWN There was so much to do that it literally makes it Last Saturday night almost impossible to pick marked the end of one of out one singular favorite NNU’s biggest annual on moment. campus social activities, SCA kept us happy as T.W.I.R.P. we went from activity to This year’s activities were activity. fantastically planned hy As freshman Kimmie SGA including a three-hour Larlee said, “I was im­ block at Boondocks, a me­ pressed with*4iie way that chanical bull (embarrass­ even though T.W.LR.P. was ing videos coming soon to a huge event the SCA al­ you on youtube), Trick-or-lowed the event to go with Canning, a gigantic game the flow and be fluid about of Twister, midnight movies times.” and a campus-wide game of The atmosphere was rath­ human Clue. er relaxed and never really The costumes at seemed rushed. T.W.I.R.P. were amazing; it Even the group activi­ was great to see what stu­ ties were planned in such a dents came up with. way that there wasn’t a ton Students dressed as every­ of waiting around for some­ thing from the characters thing to happen. from Life (body paint in­ Curfew for freshmen cluded) to an entire troupe was cancelled, even though that was the Barrel O ’ most freshmen would have Monkeys. been fine getting back after Response from students the event was over. in general seemed pretty As sophomore Annie Lar­ positive; as junior Nathan lee said, “Thank you SCA Howe said, “It was a lot of for choosing a weekend fiin.” ■ with daylight savings time.” When asked what her After a fully packed week­ Top: Ashley Egger and Katie Howard enjoy dinner on the Brandt Center Lawn. Left: Miriam Reardon and Amy favorite activity was, sopho­ end we could all use an extra Bioomquist have fun the first night of TWiRP. Above: A more Elise Clark said, “You hour or so of rest. group of guys piay on the merry-go-round the second ask all the hard questions.” night (photos by Chris Vanderschaaf).

Far Left: Josh "Ponch" Ponczoch and Cynthia Cuenca modei their Tic-Tac-Toe costumes. Left: Amanda Antiiia and Phii Westiund enjoy dinner catered by Panda Express. Above: Ryan Manley participates in Twister on the second night (photos by Chris Vanderschaaf). English heads up Operation Wishbook

by RACHAEL FiNCH Salvation Army for distri­ bookstore and the base­ located in the English office bution through its Christ­ ment of the administration and the bookstore. mas program. building. Monetary donations may November marks the be­ “When the families come It is important that the also be sent through campus Wednesday, November 5 ginning of book and mon­ through at Christmas time books be new, because they mail to any of the English S:00 p.m.; Senate (Wordsworth) 9:00 p.m.: Timeout w ith Sarah Elwell etary donations for Opera­ to pick out food, clothing are Christmas presents, said faculty, said Dennis. Checks (Orandt Center) tion Wish Book in Canyon and toys, they also pick out Dennis. Books written in should be made out to Op­ eration Wish Book. Thursday, November 6 County. books,” said Dennis. There Spanish are needed as well. Homecoming Weekend begins “It’s an effort to collect is a screening process to de­ “Monetary donations of “Literacy is a major issue 9:00 p.m.: Orickhoose new books to give as Christ­ termine eligibility for the any size are really appreci­ in Canyon County,” said mas presents to underprivi­ Christmas program. ated,” said Dennis. He said Dennis. “Lots of the kids Friday November 7 leged children at Christmas Beginning this month he orders books in bulk for here have never owned a 7:90 p.m.; Homecoming Concert/Coronation (Hrandt) time,” said Kevin Dennis, there will be boxes across roughly two dollars a piece. book of their own.” Saturday November S English professor, who is a campus to collect books. “A two dollar donation Dennis said that all the S.'OO p.m.; Homecoming Orand Finale/Fireworks volunteer, collecting dona­ Some locations will in­ means a book. Cive up a books collected in the tions for Canyon County. clude the English office, latte, give two books,” said county will stay within the Tuesday November 11 Men's Fasketball vs. C of I game Operation Wish Book the mass communica­ Dennis. county. donates the books to the tions office, the library, the Donation jars will be 8 SPORTS NOVEMBER 5,2008 Volleyball wins six straight by defeating MSU-Billings by LAURIE BURGEMEISTER - Higginson’s 12. Kailey Trautmann, COURTNEY The Lady Crusader vol­ with 12 digs and 7 kills, LITTLE leyball team won its sixth and Lindsay Forseth with straight match as it defeated 11 digs and 5 kills led Montana State University NNU’s defense. Billings on Thursday night Sliger said it was nice 25-14, 25-23, 25-21 at the to gain some momentum Johnson Sports Center. at the Crusaders home Thursday was Breast court. The Crusaders Cancer Awareness night played their first 10 for the Crusaders and the games on the road. ladies supported the cause Thursday night s game wearing pink jerseys for the was also the collection game. site of the pink “Bag The Crusaders are now Breast Cancer” bags that 8-4 in GNAC and 15-7 fans were given the previ­ Name: Courtney Rose overall. According to the ous two weeks. The bags Little NCAA West Regional Poll, filled with money were Major: Nursing the Crusaders are ranked collected at the scorers Sport: Field and Track 9th. table and will be donated Year: Senior Amanda Boschma led to cancer research. the win with 14 kills. The Crusaders had What is your best moment Coach Jared Sliger said that Saturday night off and in track? Boschma’s lone error of the will continue this week as My best moments in night was her first swing, they host Central Wash­ track are everyday practices but she came back with 14 ington University tomor­ where I can hang out with hits—no mistakes. row night and Seattle Pa­ my friends, work hard Cammy Dranginis had cific University Saturday and enjoy being in a fun, 11 kills and Eld Punimata Class year Amanda Botham gets ready to jam the volleyball. The Lady Crusaders wore night, both at the John­ positive and encouraging had 24 assists with Amy pink Jersey to raise awareness for breast cancer (photo by Jenn Hush). son Sports Center. environment.

If you could hang out with Women’s soccer falls hard to nationally ranked SPU any one person for a day who would it be and why? by ANDREA SCHILLING net, the Crusaders had sev­ I would like to hang out eral breaks past the Falcons’ with my Grandpa Little, Last Wednesday womens defense. Sophomores Ma­ because he died when I was soccer played Seattle Pacific rie Smith and Kim Bowen two years old. He was an University, which resulted along with junior Angie amazing guy who everybody in a 0-9 loss. Duryea gave the Crusaders loved. I would really have NNU played SPU on the several opportunities for liked to know him, but he Falcons home turf Oct. 18 shots on goal. passed away at an early age ending also in a loss for the Women’s soccer completes after fighting cancer for 19 Crusaders, 0-6. its season this week with years. The match began the set a game tomorrow against of three final home games Montana State-Billings at 3 Which Dex worker always for the team. The Crusad­ p.m. and Central Washing­ puts a smile on your face? ers were able to hold SPU ton University on Saturday Cheryl definitely can to two goals come halftime, beginning at noon. brighten my day in a split but fell to seven more in the With just one win under second. I wish she were still second. the team’s belt this year, the working in the sandwich According sophomore women have had a disap­ line. McKenzie Bailey, the Cru­ pointing season, said Bailey. saders played hard, but Regardless, Bailey said the What is your favorite SPU was an all-around bet­ team is hoping for a strong quote? ter team. end with the final games “There are no traf­ “SPU is ranked fourth this week. fic jams along the extra in the nation,” said Bailey. “It’s important that, mile,” “That’s what she Bailey is a midfielder for the above all else, we play hard said” and “May we never women’s team. and finish with heart,” said miss a sunset or a rainbow Though NNU was un­ Bailey. Freshman Kylie Marshall attempts to keep ball in Crusader possession at last Wednes­ because we are looking able to get the ball into the day's match (photo by Andrea Schilling). down.”

If you could give Dr. Alex­ S p o r t s Box ander one piece of advice what wotdd it be? Well, Dr. Alexander is a pretty cool guy, 1 guess I Womens soccer: 1-16-1 would advise him to come to some ttack meets as well Mens soccer: 9-8-2 as other athletic events because we have lots of Volleyball: 14-7 amazing athletes who love Mens Cross Country @ GNAC Championships: 6th and appreciate the amazing gifts God has given them, Women’s Cross Country @ GNAC Championships: 5th and it is amazing to see them in action. V NOVEMBER 5,2008 SPORTS 9 Women’s basketball sets lofty goals for the coming season The Lady ‘Saders will play in a nationally televised game against SPU

byJAELHENTHORN Whipple was second in the down with a torn ACL last our goals and finish near the conference in assists with year in mid-season. She has top in the GNAC.” Last season the NNU 137. Whipple is joined by been cleared to play. The team seems capable Women’s basketball team senior Janee Olds to fill the Lindley has also brought of having a successful sea­ made it all the way to the role of team captains this in two new freshmen Bri- son. Lindley said, “We NCAA West Regional season. Olds led the team aunna King and Julianne really appreciate it when Championships. Ten play­ in free throw percentage Bazzi. Lindley said that King students... come to our ers from that team are re­ shooting 82.8 percent from should be making a signifi­ games! It means so much turning for another exciting the line. cant contribution as post to see them up in the stands season. The Crusaders also bring this season. Expect to see cheering and getting excit­ According to Coach Kelli back junior Kristen Hein, her getting a fair amount of ed. I know the ladies have Lindley, this year’s team has who was third in the GNAC playing time. Bazzi should really enjoyed developing set some lofty goals. Not in rebounds averaging 7.6 also get some playing time. friendships and getting to only do the Crusaders want per game. She also led the She will make the team even know people on campus to finish in the top two in team in shots blocked. She deeper at point guard. that are not student ath­ GNAC play, but they see had surgery in the off sea­ The GNAC is a good letes... our desire is to put themselves entering the son, but should be able toconference this year. Lind­ on an entertaining show third round of the national contribute to the team’s suc­ ley said, “The GNAC and be the type of team that tournament this year. The cess this season. conference is incredibly the student body can be team’s final goal is to “go Also returning are juniors tough top to bottom. It is proud of!” undefeated at the John­ Brittany Roggencamp, definitely one of the best According to an article son Sports Center” said Krista Oliver and Lindsay Division II conferences in by Craig Stensgaard, sports Lindley. Brady. All of these ladies the country.. .just last year information director, the Senior guard Mal­ received significant playing UAA made it to the Final women’s basketball team lory Whipple and junior time last season and should Four and SPU was ranked will be playing on Na­ post Jennifer Williams continue to be called on this number one in the country tional television on Feb. 7, both received GNAC all­ Senior Janee Olds looks to score during a game last season. Returning as sopho­ for part of the season. We 2009 against Seattle Pacific conference honors for last season (photo courtesy of Oasis yearbook). mores are Falissa Smith and will have to max out our University. year’s season performances. Beth Johnson. Smith went potential in order to reach

Men’s soccer ends its historic first season on a California road trip byJAEL HENTHORN four players with college ex­ predicted to lead the confer­ bottom of the GNAC. This Alex Mangeac have domi­ team in goals made. Ben perience under their belts. ence. NNU upset Billings season has been a family af­ nated the field under the leads the team in assists. For the first time since The season started out early in the season. MSUB fair for NNU. Five brothers supervision of brother, Dan To wrap up the season, -2002, NNU men have strong. The team went nine could not recover from this have helped the Crusaders Mangeac. Alex and Ben the men are taking a trip to fielded an intercollegiate games without experienc­ loss allowing the Crusaders experience success, one as have had particularly spot­ San Francisco, California to soccer team. ing defeat. In the GNAC to overtake it again later in an assistant coach, the oth­ lighted seasons. Alex is the play Academy of Art Uni­ NNU was starting fresh coaches poll, Montana State the season. The downward ers as players. go-to forward when NNU versity to play their last two with a team that had only University- Billings was spiral sent MSUB to the Jeremy, Joe, Ben and needs a goal. He leads the games of the season.

NASCAR still has plenty of money for racing

I n light of rhe economy’s crunch. And yet despite cost anywhere from a mod­ euros. In June, F1 ’s govern­ plans to improve the CoT knew what the problem current problems, sports these financial fits, GM still est $75 million, all the way ing body started discussing over this offseason, imple­ was. aren’t really changing that plans to invest around $100 up to over $400 million. a rise to 740,000, as well mented the car for safety Designers and engineers much. A Tom Brady jersey million in NASCAR next Why does racing cost so as increased costs in safety reasons. Races have been fought for every last tenth still costs you a solid $100. season. much? Is it inflation? Are measures and information­ turned into parades due to of a second; they didn’t ask It still costs $15 to sit in the While NASCAR has teams spending more mon­ sharing measures that would the inexplicable number of for approval to change a cheap seats for the Steel- blossomed so well since the ey to test their cars? Or is it amount to over 5 million popped tires. Safe? I don’t part so that it was safe. They heads. Apart from rumors 1980s, it is experiencing at­ only the dastardly rise in gas euros per team per year. think so. innovated. Disc brakes, tendance shortages and a prices? It’s not just FI, though. IndyCar does have a spec spoilers, four-wheel drive lack of sponsorship, much Well, sure, Americans The Car of Tomorrow, the car, though. The Honda- and semi-automatic trans­ like other motor sports have experienced inflation, NASCAR that’s not really a powered chassis, made by missions, among so many around the world. but not that much. Gas stock car at all, was far too Dallara, costs around $3 others, were creations of in­ In fact, motor racing doesn’t cost a ton more than costly. In its “phase-in” sea­ million, a good amount for dividual FI teams. IndyCar is being hit as hard as any it did 50 years ago. You son o f2007, teams used the a relatively basic car. uses ethanol fuel these days, Lf0jSKER] other sport by America’s could even make the case old car for half of the races Problem is, regulation and NASCAR (when the current situation. GM putsthat there is less testing done and the new CoT for the and spec cars don’t agree cars were really stock cars) liiHiHinginagisiiz $100 million a year into by teams to prepare their other half, almost doubling with what cars were meant took road testing to a whole NASCAR these days. Ford, cars for the race—Formula that season’s cost to run a to do on the track—go fast. new level through the early of $25 scalp tickets for the Toyota and Dodge all put One, which used to allow team. Just developing the Before teams, drivers and 1980s, when the attendance Cincinnati Bungles *cough* comparable amounts into near-limitless testing, now car took six years—ideas sponsors had to pay all sorts and profits really took off. Bengals, Joe Plumber is still the sport. Each team in only allows teams a dozen started flowing after Dale of money, before regulation You can argue that these shelling out more than he’d NASCAR costs a reported or so days per year. Earnhardt’s death at Day­ was just another part of the qualities aren’t really “rac­ like to watch a game, buy a $30 million a year to run The real reason racing tona in 2001—and God game, racers did all they ing,” that they are merely dog and a beer, or park out­ a full season, an amount costs rise? Regulation. knows how many millions could to win. O f course cheating, innovation and side the stadium for three that fewer and fewer spon­ Formula One allows of dollars. some cheated, but surely possession of mechanical hours. sors are able to pay. IndyCar teams to race with it, pro­ Even the driver who won many more were never know-how. Maybe you’re But General Motors, teams cost a reported $10 viding the teams bring the first-ever CoT race, caught. Drivers were better right. Maybe “racing” wasn’t whose stock fell to under $5, million a year themselves. money to the table. Each Kyle Busch, climbed out of off if they understood their really racing at all. But it its lowest point since 1950, And in Formula One, field­ team’s yearly entry for the his car and blasted it. NA­ cars, and could possibly was cheaper. may be feeling the biggest ing a team of two cars can 2008 season was 300,000 SCAR, who says it has no nurse it to the end if they 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NOVEMBER 5, 2008 Shane Claiborne asks Christians to be radicals in a political world in ‘Jesus for President’ Christ to step out of the as Christians we need to red and blue and truly ex­ focus on what nation we amine this temporary place should really be pledging we call home. allegiance to—hint: it’s the As a follow-up to Clai­ eternal one. borne’s “Irresistible Revo­ “Jesus For President” is lution,” which encouraged in no way calling Chris­ REVIEW Christians to live as ordi­ tians to be anti-American. nary radicals, “Jesus For “Jesus For President,” how­ byANOREA SCHILLING President” calls for Chris­ ever, asks its readers to tians to be radical in a follow the one true ruler: What can a Christian very political nation—and God—^who, by the way, do about genocide? How world. doesn’t answer to the name should a Christian view John or Barack. the Iraq War? Would Je­ jl.Sl S lOU I “Jesus For President” sus be a part of a political changed my life, and PRi:SlI)HN'l‘ party? As taboo as religion hopefully after 500 words and politics may sound, as you’ve been convinced to Nellie McKay is a musical paradox Christians these two sub­ by Shaiic’ CdaibciiK' give this book a chance just jects certainly go hand in -Tifi pages as I did. of Norah Jones, but McK­ her previous two releases. hand. /.ondervan The final page in the ay’s lyrics are far too biting Whether this is a perma­ If the book’s design i^uhli.shing I louse book sums up Claiborne’s to be lumped in with cur­ nent change or a one-album doesn’t intrigue you -slfi.yy hope for today’s Christian rent jazz and lounge music, deviation is hard to say, but enough to read Shane Clai­ in the most simple way: and she is more stylistically she does seem to be mov­ borne’s “Jesus For Presi­ “may we all continue to complex than Jones. McK­ ing to a milder, slightly less dent,” try reading the first The book is divided into study, imagine and practice ay’s other influences include eclectic style than she dis­ eight pages: “Lately you are four sections: Before There the politics of Jesus.” REVIEW punk, reggae and alternative plays on her debut album. beginning to wonder if this Were Kings and Presidents, Claiborne’s hope for all rock. One song that stands out is really how God intend­ A New Kind of Command­ of us is that when we view by RACHAEL FINCH “Get Away from Me” is on the 2007 release is “Zom­ ed things to be. And you er in Chief, When the Em­ elections and other politi­ a ground breaking album; bie,” an amusing pop cul­ question if God is really pire Got Baptized and A cal matters, we seek God Jazz, cabaret music and unfortunately, McKay may ture shout-out to all zombie working through places of Peculiar Party. Essentially, above all else. “Jesus For politics all in one decep­ have outdone herself on this propaganda fanatics. power. Maybe, you won­ Claiborne compares bibli­ President” will cause you to tively cute blonde package: debut. Her following two “Testify,” also on “Oblig­ der, God had a totally dif­ cal governments and em­ ask questions, get answers Nellie McKay is a musical albums are good, but not as atory Villagers,” includes ferent idea in mind...” pires to America’s political and reconsider what your paradox. energetic and charming as back up vocals that are rem­ For those of you afraid of force field. One would be role as a Christian is in the From her smooth jazz her first effbtt. iniscent of an offbeat gospel the p-word, this book isn’t surprised at how many par­ world, and with politics. contribution to tbe 2007 McKay’s debut albumgroup, or possibly the work about the politics running allels there actually are. Perhaps the American movie “P.S. I Love You” to contains several romantic, of “The Polyphonic Spree” fresh in every American’s Whether one enjoys way isn’t always the right the quasi hip-hop “Sari” on quaint jazz songs including on the “Thumbsucker” mind. It’s instead about the politics or not, “Jesus For way—so if you’re willing to her 2004 release “Get Away “Manhattan Avenue” and “I soundtrack. politics of Jesus Christ—no President” has a very new be fired up, this is the book from Me,” McKays style Wanna Get Married,” but Despite her slighdy un­ ballot required. insight to share with its for you. Though the elec­ is unpredictable, but herit also contains jazz piano orthodox sound, McKay’s This book isn’t pushing readers; a way of looking at tion season is just about spunk is quite reliable. rock songs like “Change the music has been featured in the reader to be a Repub­ national and world issues over, this book is necessary McKay (pronounced World” about self-discovery “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Last lican or Democrat, a con­ we have never thought of on any bookshelf regardless like Mc-eye) has a knack and boredom. Holiday,” “Rumor Has It,” servative or liberal. In fact, before. of the time of the year—the for tongue-tying lyrics and “Obligatory Villagers,” “Weeds” and “Monster-in- it doesn’t promote a politi­ What has struck me politics of Jesus Christ don’t satire. At times her sound McKay’s 2007 release, has Law.” cal party at all. If anything, the most from this 355- just occur in November. could be compared to that substantially less edge than Claiborne asks followers of page read is the fact that The laid back duo of Arjuna smooths over Wednesday Night Live

It was played with diverse Meza, enjoyed Arjuna’s instruments, including the “sweet simplicity,” and was acoustic guitar as wells as reminded of an early Ray the banjo, harmonica and Lamontagn. Holly Beech ukulele. For one song a thought the musicians were typewriter was opened to fun and laid back. Beech the audience as percussion. said, “At no point during This WLN marked the the show did I ever want to third performance for the throw crap onto the stage.” by ANDREW MCCULLEY band. This was evident SGA President Lacey throughout the perfor­ Smith said, “The main Boise band, Arjuna, mance with a few unpol­ singer had one of the clear­ made up of members Trev ished songs and constant est voices I have heard live.” and Jonathan, preformed a delays for tuning. However, President Smith said she relaxing acoustic set for the despite its need for a little greatly appreciated the op­ last Wednesday Night Live. more practice, the band’s portunity the band gave her Arjuna was a contrast to stage presence was top to play the typewriter. bands previously featured quality; consistent with its Arjuna was also appre­ in WLN, stylistically and easy-going music, the band Arjuna performed in the Perk on Wednesday night (photo by Jaimee Haaiand). ciative. The band members instrumentally. glossed over its occasional said they would enjoy re­ Its music, featuring one snafus with personality turning to NNU if invited. Iron and Wine cover, was and engagement with the In the audience, junior Arjuna, said he thought Stevens influences. Music “We love it,” said the band, slow-paced and melodious. audience. Thomas Barnett, who liked the band had strong Su^an performance major, David “It’s fun, it’s gravy.” NOVEMBER 5, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 NNU’s fall play brings disguise, intrigue and romantic mix-ups to the stage in ‘The Servant of Two Masters’

by ANDREA SCHILLING performance for us, but a about love or deception...... chance to have a good time It is a unique show that is Directed by; Jonathmi Perry * “The Servant of Two while acting. We have all sure to leave you laughing Starring: EH Kamplain as Truffaldino, Hannah Beers as Pantalone, Lacey Smith as Dr. I.om ■ bardi, Rachel Allen as Clarice, Nate Piiine as Siivio, Grant Miller as Bnghella, Charissa Dufour Masters,” the fall play, opens really bonded and have so so hard you are gasping for as Smeraidina, Aiinee Niles as Beatrice, Matt Davis a.s .Fiorindo, Jared Zinn as Waiter 1/ Patron/ tomorrow night. much fun during rehears­ air,” said Allen. Floggolozio, Amanda Kon?,al as Mnfn-’tiV Stage Manager/Wiiiter 2 “It depicts a servant who als. There are tons of inside “The Servant of Two Show times; Thins. Nov. 6 7pm, Fri. Nov. 7 4pm, Sat. Nov. 8 2pm. Mon. Nov. 10 7pm gets in a lot of trouble by jokes and laughs during Masters” begins tomorrow Ticket prices; S.S lor students, cTiildmi and senior cilizen.s, for genei al public making up stories to keep every practice,” said sopho­ night at 7 p.m. Later perfor­ his masters from finding more Rachel Allen, who mances include Friday at 4 out about each other,” said plays Clarice. p.m, Saturday at 2 p.m. and freshman Eli Kamplain, Senior LaSey Smith is Monday at 7 p.m. Tickets who plays the servant the latest addition to the are $5 for students and$6 named Truffaldino. “He cast, stepping in for a part for others. has one master and then at last minute. “We all re­ gets involved with the other ally appreciate her, and she’s Top: Seniors Lacey Smith so that he could get lunch. downright hilarious,” said as Dr. Lombardi and Nate Paine as Siivio piay father During this time the two Allen. and son. Bottom right: masters are looking for each “I love how at times I Junior Charissa Dufour other because they are long get to ad-lib and also the as Smeraidina and senior lost lovers. One master is few times for audience par­ Hannah Beers as Panta- in disguise so the servant ticipation,” said Kamplain. ione watch junior Grant Miiier as Brigheiia delivers never really knows who he- “I’m excited to get started a Shakesperean inspired she is.” and see how the whole line. Bottom ieft: Fresh­ The dynamic of the cast thing turns out.” man Matt Davis as Fiorindo has been important in mak­ “Come see the play be­ negotiates with Eii Kam- ing the play’s progress a cause it is funny, it is enter­ piain as Truffaidino for a servant (photos by Andrea success. taining and it is not your Schiiiing). “This isn’t just a typical cookie cutter show

Art club screens ‘Born into Brothels’

by ANDREW MCCULLEY noting the brilliance of prostitutes. Without edu­ putting cameras into the cation, there is nothing to Last Wednesday, the Art hands of the children. “It prevent them from falling club screened the documen­ allows us to see their world into that same profession.” tary “Born into Brothels,” through their eyes,” said Haaland said that she was in the Harter Lecture Hall. Gipson, “I understand how glad to see the children re­ The film by Ross Kauff­ blessed I am, and I hope ceive this opportunity, not JASON MR/IZ 11.05.08 KNITTING FACTORY man and Zana Briski won the film succeeds in bring­ only to better their own the Academy Award for ing about awareness of these lives, but also to better ev­ COPEI^ND, 11.05.08 THEVFNIJi; Best Documentary, and children.” eryone’s life who might be LOVEOIUJO shows the life of children Art student Jaimee Haa- in the same position. living in a red light district land empathized with the The art club plans to host DAWTHOUNE 1 1 .05.08 KNITTING FACTORY of Calcutta, India. The film children. “I was appalled,” more events later on in the DEIGHTS, EMERY focuses on professional she said, “to learn that the school year. photographer Zana Briski boarding schools there do LORI) OF 12.18.08 THE MORRISON and her work teaching these not accept the children of THE DANCE CENTER children photography. With the incentive of adequate refreshments and A I^N IS 12.18.08 . THE MORRISON learning the effects of pho­ MORISSETTE CENTER tography and art in people’s lives, the Art club attracted roughly 30 students to this event. Junior Brandon Gipson was impressed by the film. , 12 HUMOR NOVEMBER 5, 2008

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