THE BETHEL UNIVERSITY

Thursday, February 16, 2006 http://bethelnet.bethel.edu/clarion Volume 81 • Number 15

'First Lady of Civil Rights' passed away Student Life seeks Thousands honor her life and the legacy she left new means to By Christina Pajak

'Coretia Scon King, the and Bush Sr.; Rev. Jesse Jackson; concert singing at the New Eng­ and Social Change, which she wife of civil rights leader Mar­ poet Maya Angelou; and Stevie land Conservatory of Music in hoped would serve as a living- engage student tin Luther King Jr., passed away Wonder. Boston, she met Martin Luther memorial to her husband and on Jan. 30 due to ovarian cancer During the national broad­ King Jr. They married on June continue his vision. In 1981, and the after effects of a stroke. cast of the funeral, President 18, 1953, moved to Alabama, the multimillion-dollar center leaders After carrying on her husband's Bush said, "Coretta Scott King and were soon caughi up in ihe opened, housing his tomb and By David M. Miller legacy for almost forty years nol only secured her husband's modern civil rights movement. helping to spread Dr, King's phi­ since his death, King died at the legacy. She built her own." For­ Sometimes called the "first lady losophy and visions. Professor It is hard for a student to age of 78. mer President Clinton urged the of the civil rights movement", Cuniss DeYoung, associate pro­ miss all of the leadership op­ "Stuclents often An estimated 10,000 people crowd to remember King was King knew that when she mar­ fessor for reconciliation stud­ portunities and events going attended the six-hour funeral al not jusl an icon, but a human ried Martin Luther King Jr. she ies, feels that the center is one on at Bethel this spring. So il think of a leader New Birth Missionary Bapiist being; and Sen. Hillary Clinton was not only marrying a man, of the effective works she did is no surprise that Student Life as one particular Church in Georgia, where her reminded the crowd that the re­ but lhat she was marrying "a to help build a bridge between has launched a new way for daughter Bernice gave the eu­ sponsibility to lake up her bur­ vision and a destiny." Professor the races. He also hopes that her sludents to sharpen their lead­ type of person, logy. Some of the speakers and den belongs to all of us. William Johnson of the politi­ death can remind us all of the ership skills and communicate musicians who paid tribute to Coretta Scott King was cal science department at Belhel "commitment needed to reach with olher student leaders. But usually an RA or her were President Bush; For­ bom on April 27, 1927 in Hei- said that her role as a wife was reconciliation." what is surprising is the type of mer Presidents Clinton, Carter, bcrger, Ala. While studying one of the many great things she Coretta Scott King also opportunity that Student Life BSA person. But did. "Just being there for him, campaigned to have a national has created for student leaders: we have student and giving her husband the holiday designated for her hus­ a leadership blog with all the support and encouragement he band. In 1986, Jan. 15 was of­ bells and whistles. leaders in all sorts needed was a greal thing." ficially recognized as Martin Lu­ But why the addition to When her husband was as­ ther KingJr Day. Only two olher Bethel's already heavily stacked of different places sassinated in 1968, King did not Americans have had the honor leadership lineup? "Students at Bethel." let it slow her down. About four of a national holiday-—George are always on Facebook or days afler the tragic event, she Washington and Abraham Lin­ MySpace," said Nathan Free­ -Nathan Freeburg marched with the same group coln—which is now paid trib­ burg, associate director for lead­ of striking sanitation workers ute ihrough Presidents Day. ership development and new nology, the calculus produced in Memphis that Dr. King had student orientation in Student Bethel's first interactive leader­ been supporting when he was Life, and the blog's architect. ship blog. The blog provides a killed there. Around lhaL same "Siudenis cling to cyber me­ place where student leaders can time she began to outline her dia. And I'd been wanting to do dialog, propose questions and vision for The Martin Luther something more with the lead­ share stories, - comments, and King Jr. Center for Nonviolent ership stuff that we do." experiences with each other. But _\ With part of the equation it doesnt stop there. vision and the other part tech- Continued on page

s\ C "Tyi : •nio*"'. b-*"J>M n Anti-Val gave students a whole new

:••• •.- -•- •'. « l r''i CM YOLK CL-MtS TURMUSC' •UtOvE Oj-mt'.-SIIBtt 'f-Uitifmfy niw^wV f-4. U- rjj. an .:.-,—. perspective on Valentine's Day •JJV-V-' •-„ '.-•nn^-.-i-.. .a • jila- -.• • -•>•--•(• !-." rig W*< K-Jfk 'rfMaij ••- i. | t! "'. •• tiifflh*.

u;,.>-;, |

** Thij •>lot| ii 4 DUCC wtietff Birlltafl UOd*ETit leJtl-fi* LJtrt biT n«HKiH««J .and if-trr* fiom nitJi o'nW by e wringing -tle-iy taiViiig piobl«"i*m - i tutjtthvf. encouraging pcrifinil ris-vtlo-irncnt. Hif] 3up-pOrt»rM) One ' .mother in the •ThiiKri ol lite.

l«Jda^•^^Si«ftMM^fM.•v:^l'(f«=.•*l4>»e*«*'^t*^'^«tlLl>^t'hj'ijpdrir^ip3i»i _, , _ . _. L^ii.n*r, tCt tttttifcnQtolttOKtihUtiittt *'t HT* v-t-j KM wrcirYaiit*;a,«*Jiirc^?'vi< rtlOlO Dy UaHiCS Dfiy&fS

Westlund to replace Bjorklund as head basketball coach By Tom Sveen

This Saturday will be Bob coach, Bjorklund has posted a Bjorklund's lasi time coaching al record of 144-87 and his teams the Robertson Center. have made the playoffs in each The official announcement of the last seven seasons. came Monday that Associate Westlund, who has coached Head Coach Jeff Wesilund will at Valley City State University in replace Bjorklund as as head Valley City, N.D., and ai Grin­ coach at the conclusion of the nell College in Iowa, has been season. an assisting Bethel Basketball The change will allow since 1994. Bjorklund, who was named In addition to head coach­ Bethel's Athletic Director in lhe ing resonsibilities, Westlund spring of 2004, to focus on the will continue in his role as di­ position full-time. rector of athletic development. In his nine seasons as head

24 Hours To Impact Men learn to live intentionally for God By Mary Sample

24 Hours To Impact, a con-' He went on to say that [their] lives," and how "life is He stated, "If 1 was a student with God io think aboul your registration call 651-398-5522 ference encouraging men io live "men who will benefit are those intentional not accidental." 1 would feel overwhelmed...so life with Him." or view www.24Hourstoimpact. iheir lives intentionally for God, who are serious about following The night will be filled with this is an opportunity for stu­ It is beneficial to register com for further details. There is will be held at Bethel University God" and learning how to go worship led by Tim Lemmens, dents to take a day away with as soon as possible because the a three minute video with testi­ on Feb. 17 starling at 5 p.m. about it. scriptural reading, leaching, the Lord.,..There is one on one week prior to the conference mony on this site .which gives a 24 Hours To Impact is set Gates explained that ihere and learning together with other lime with God and the opportu­ emails will be sent out prepar­ "quick peak" into what will be up by Boldpath Life Strate­ will be three themes: "learning men. Il is a lime for men io get nity to talk in small groups with ing the men to begin to focus for occurring on Feb. 17 and 18. gies and sponsored by Prom­ about their meaning—who ihey iheir focus sel on God, and to be other men." this night, but it is possible to 24 Hours to Impact is the ise Keepers, Minnesota Baptisl are in Christ; motivation—what encouraged in that process. There is the chance for men register up until the day opportunity for men to grow Conference, EFCA, and Belhel causes them to move; and rela­ While this is a conference of all ages to learn by "rubbing The cost for studenis is S35 closer in their walk with God University. The speaker Leary tionships." directed towards men of all elbows with guys who mighi be and there are a limited amount and to learn how to live their Gales stated that this program is The main issue is "to help ages and different stages of their on the walk farther along." of scholarships for Belhel Slu­ lives more intentionally. geared toward "men at all stages men to specifically ihink aboul lives. Gates said lhal it is very He summarized il saying dents to this event. of life." how they are going to live beneficial to college students. lhat it is a "structured day away For more information aboul

• JIU^J-Ha-HI-nm.HU.VJ Thursday, February 16, 2006

J!U I-IJMJMII.-U-] ITUl-J arsfisa Editor in Chief Cara Lee cara.k, [email protected] Bethel students divided over legitimacy of News Editor Pamela Feltmann [email protected] domestic spying program Views Editor By David Miller Cara Patton Since the New York Times a warranl on communications Hardy, Bethel senior business political science major, said, "It ing the concern that "the presi­ [email protected] released details about an NSA belween persons in the United and political science major . "An is hard io distinguish whether dent doesn't ihink he needs lo Variety Editor domestic surveillance program Slates and overseas. Prior io the argument can be made lhat the or not we are really in a war. The follow the laws during a time of Brett Walters several weeks ago, Washington program, intelligence officials president can legitimately au­ War on Terror isn't going to end war." [email protected] has been in a highly contentious had to obtain a warrant from a thorize this son of program if it anytime soon and it is not a war Like~»jhe studenl population debate over how io fight the FISA court before taping com­ safeguards the nation in a time in the traditional sense. So if the at Bethel, much of the debate A&E Editor War on Terror and safeguard the munications. Bul the adminis­ of war. Just because you don't war on terror is the president's and disagreement has boiled Christopher Richmann nation. The president and his tration argued chat the warrant like it doesn't mean it is illegal reasoning for instituting a do­ down to party lines. While even [email protected] top advisors have claimed thai process took too long and leads and doesn't mean il does noth­ mestic spying program, it really a handful of Republicans have Sports Editor the commander in chief holds would be lost if action couldn't ing lo safeguard our nation." starts to push the bounds of le­ questioned the legal framework Tom Sveen the constitutional authority and gitimacy." for which lhe program is based [email protected] has been given congressional Other students at Bethel upon, most have generally sup­ authorization to do whatever is "It is hard to distinguish have raised concerns that the ported the president. Bul many Layout Editor necessary to defend the country, program, regardless of its legal­ Congressional Democrats have Melissa Wolfe including warrant-less spying. whether or not we are ity or the rational for its imple­ expressed deep concern and an­ [email protected] But opponents, especially those mentation, is a major violation ger over the program, of which Photo Editor in Congress, have argued thai really in a war." of the right to privacy. Bethel some have declared illegal and Danica Myers the program trounces the right University College Democrats unconstitutional. Little resolve [email protected] to privacy and is fundamentally -Justin Holmertz Chairperson Emily Holmes said, is expected to come over the illegal. "In some cases it is needed. But programs legitimacy in the near Copy Editors The debate revolves around it shouldn't be legal to tap just fulure, and Bethel students are Sherah Baumgarten whether or not the NSA pro­ be taken immediately. But many studenis at Bethel anyone." Holmes was also con­ equally likely to remain divided [email protected] gram, which was authorized "I don't see why everyone is simply don't believe that the ra­ cerned over the hard-headed as the program continues to op­ Lindsay Armbrester by the president afler Sept. 11, so quick to prejudicate the legal­ tional for the program is legiti­ approach the White House has erate. [email protected] can legally eavesdrop without ity of this program," said Dave mate. Justin Holmertz, a senior had towards the program, rais­ Business and Advertising Manger Aaron Kelly [email protected] Royal Kudos Corner Administrative Advisor Forensics looks toward Barb Martin The following students Academic Advisor state competition Phyllis Alsdurf have been given the By Pamela Feltmann Printer Northstar Media, Inc. After taking third place in to Kroeker and Christenson as look second in Dramatic Inter­ Cambridge, MN Royal Kudos Award by team sweepstakes at St, Cloud being leaders on the team. pretation, and Christi Paulson State's Icebox Classic Feb. 3 and Larsen also said that it will took fourth in Persuasion and their supervisors 4, the Bethel University Foren­ be interesting to see how David third in Oral Interpretation. sics Team is looking forward lo Maus contributes to the team's Larsen attributed the teams the Minnesota State Champion­ success as he was gone the first success mainly io iwo things. Randy Johnson, Seminary Formation, Supervised Ministry & ships Feb. 18 and 19. semester. At St. Cloud State, "Our support system between Placement, Cornputer/Web Maintenance Having 43 slots, "this is after his reiurn, Maus placed each other is really what is keep­ The Clarion is "Valuable help in our department by maintaining the Placement actually our biggest state (com­ second in impromptu speaking, ing us going in the long run." published weekly. website." petition) that we've ever done," fifth in extemporaneous speak­ She also mentioned thai the -Judy Johnson, supervisor said Alayna Larsen, a junior on ing, and made semifinals in team has "incredibly dedicated All material contained the leam. parliamentary debate alongside coaches." herein is copyrighted Sarah Olsen, Seminary Formation, Supervised Ministry & Place­ Team members have been Kroeker. Upcoming meets include ment, Computer/Web Maintenance and may not be placing high in meets through­ "Great attitude and help in keeping our department running out the season. "Everybody is re­ reproduced without smoothly." ally aiming high this year," said "Everybody is really the expressed written -Judy Johnson, supervisor Larsen. In fact, two members of the team have already quali­ aiming high this year." consent of the Editor Amy Stoesz, BUL Circulation Department, Circulation Assistant fied for the AFA Nationals at the and Bethel University. "Thank you, Amy, for going that 'extra mile' on Tuesday evening University of Florida March 31 -Alayna Larsen and staying late when your replacement did not arrive for the ihrough April 3. shift. Both Betty and 1 were not able to stay so we really appreci­ Faith Kroeker qualified in All non-assigned ate your willingness to adapt your evening plans to serve the BUL the category of persuasion af­ Other results for the St. the Tournament of the Century material to be printed patron. Way to go!" ler receiving fourth place in the Cloud State meet include Chris­ at Century College March 3-5, -Nancy Olson, supervisor category at South Dakota State tenson and Larsen with first Novice Nationals at Berry Col­ must include the Nov. 4 and 5. She also quali­ place in Duo Interpretation, lege March 10-12, and the Par­ author's name and Matthew Dobratz, Auxiliary Services, Shuttle Driver fied for extemporaneous speak­ Charily Kroeker with second liamentary League of the Upper "Going above and beyond' the call of duty to make sure the In­ be submitted a week ing event afler receiving second place in Children's Literature, Midwest #5 March 14. terim Shuttle was running." place at St. Cloud State. Erica Faith Kroeker with third place For more information, go before publication. -Nils Hovik, supervisor Christenson also qualified in the in Persuasion, and Larsen with to cas.bethel.edu, then under prose category after receiving sixth place in Oral Interpreta­ Campus Information go to Ac­ Kaylee Sheehan, Financial Aid, Clerical Assistant first place at St. Cloud State. tion. tivities and Schedules. Then Mission Statement "Kaylee goes above and beyond when working in our office. She "You have to place a cer­ Belhel also look three en­ click on Forensics. The Bethel University always has a cheerful attitude. She gives excellent customer ser­ tain number of times in finals tries to the Twin Cities Foren­ vice to parents and students. We are blessed to have her in our Clarion provides a to qualify for (nationals)," ex­ sics Leage #4 on Feb. 7, earning office." plained Larsen. She also pointed awards in all three. Elodie Lee forum for the exchange -Karen Pierce, supervisor of information and Erin Severson, Office of Communicaiions and Marketing, ideas. Through truthful Bethelnet assistant Continued from page one there was a similar forum that el," said Freeburg. "[The blog] reporting, it functions "Erin has consistently provided prompt, courteous and knowl­ There is also a place where would reach oul lo all members brings all students together to edgeable service to our department and lo those departments we students can download Pod- of the student body," said senior exchange ideas and support and as a resource and serve. We have greatly appreciated her work!" casts from leadership speakers BSA Senator Sarah Heuer. encourage." voice for the body -Mark Erickson, supervisor and listen to them at their lei­ And while many leadership Freeburg said that while sure. Freeburg says that he look events at Belhel do indeed tailor the blog is in a trial phase for the it represents. Jessica Majchrowski, ElectricaLTechnical Services the Podcast idea from churches to just a handful of interests or semester, he will be seeking new "She does great work, thanks for all your efforts" who were doing this for with passions, Freeburg said that the ways to promote the blog. One -Greg Idrizow, supervisor there sermons. leadership blog, in many ways, idea of Freeburg's is to work But some students still have transcends ihese differences. with Bethel's formal leadership Lori Becker, Campus Ministries some concerns about how far the Freeburg said lhal siudeni lead­ classes and "encourage students "Lori has been an exceptional help 'stepping up to the plate' with blog will actually reach. "I think ers often have "universal prin­ to start acting on some of the anything that is handed to her. Lori's positive attitude and fol­ the blog is an excellent idea, but ciples" in common. "Students reading on the blog. Hopefully low-through is a great blessing to us. It is so wonderful to have as a student leader, 1 am already often think of a leader as one that will kick it off and get some assistance from someone who doesn't require a lot of'managing'. aware of the stigma attached to particular type of person, usu­ content on there." He said that We are so grateful for Lori!!" the separation between those ally an RA or BSA person. But he will also be working with fac­ -Carmen Williams who are in BSA and those who we have sludent leaders in all ulty and staff to gel more con­ are not, and it would be great if sorts of different places at Beth­ tent onto the site. Katherine Lynch, Facilities Management "Good attitude and hard worker." s match competitor coupons °NetvBt!d_ -Lois Erickson, supervisor We ftSYy ?y)}s>Ta,j Avuilvbl.

151 Sliver UkeRd. Leah Leafblad, Facilities Management, "Sought extra work and good attitude." TAN I AM New Brighton -Lois Erickson, supervisor 651-638-3060 Tanning Salon Laura King, Bethel University Library/Circulation Department "Laura, you have gone above and beyond the call of duty by help­ BUY ONE TAN, ONE FREE SESSION GET 2nd FREE! with Any Regular ing the Circulation Department get the shelving caught up. We (New Customers Only) are soon coming to the crunch time of the Package Purchase semester when the books really pile up. Because you have done "Super Tan - Super Price" "Super Tan - Super Price' such an outstanding job doing both circulation duties and shelv­ ing duties, we are getting ready for the crunch io come. And, at 1/2 Priced a time when you have a broken finger! Thanks so much for your 1 Month Sundays! hard work and initiative." Unlimited Tanning All Regular -Nancy Olson and Belly Bond, supervisors Only $25 Sessions Apply

"Super Tan - Super Price" "Super Tan - Super Pi-ice" Thursday, February 16, 2006

A spirited debate Muslims in conflict Indulging a brisk Hope in spite of it all with the West evening By Noel Stringham By Jordan Anderson camp. Does it bother anyone Cartoons are only part Lei there be night. The ning sun rising over my constel­ else that these define our Chris­ roof evaporated away, show­ lation world. A sun to behold, tianity instead of ihe other way ing the sky beautiful and wav­ a sun I could look at and see around? of the picture By Cara Lee ing overhead, like the entire and know and still never under­ Bible verses alone do not night was a dark flag, blowing stand. A silver-white pale little make a perspective Christian- The response to 12 cartoons Europe has long prided in a breeze. It was an active ex­ sun I called forth, warming the - even the devil quoted scrip­ depicting the Prophet Muham­ herself on ihe ability to house perience of bliss. My nose was children, awing the children, ture— so what are we to do if mad in Jyllands-Postcn (a Dan­ a diverse array of cultures. The blurry in front of my face, or and yet the sky was not so de­ we cannot trust our interpretive ish newspaper) has touched on European Union is a shining my hands were; and the sheets pendent on the evening sun. wits? The natural world has ut­ an issue that runs deeper lhan example oi what can happen billowed around me like clouds The Lesser Light danced with terly failed us. We have become jusi freedom of expression. when countries join together, on the horizon, spread out like the children, floated with them. unsure of what truth is and we Publications in Denmark, amid differences, to support a an ocean washing all existence. All the Constellation World was Do you ever wonder why do not even know how to make Fiance, Germany, Italy, the greater good. And with my hands stretched dancing with joy and sorrow we don't agree? It is kind of ourselves happy. Thank heavens Netherlands, Norway (as was If 25 countries can come out over the bed and across the and life, dancing! even splash­ scandalous when you think God is supernatural, mentioned in Liz Anderson's together, why can't two religions ground of the universe, I held it ing on itself, with the orches­ about it. We all chose lo pay If you want to discover column last week), Spain and and two cultures find a way to all. I held it. tral movements of the surf, the extra to attend the same private truth, shut the philosophy book Switzerland have all shown co-exist? The night settled cool over world was churning before my college, signed the same belief and pray past thought, for the their support of Jyllands-Posten Ii is my belief that Europe me. On my chest I fell drops eyes. It was very Good. staiement, and not only worship truth that gives supernatural life by reprinting ihe cartoons. and the U.S. have been in de­ of dew collecting into sea and My bed and body and uni­ the same God bul are indwelt by even to temporal bodies is wail­ Riots have taken place since nial about this growing prob­ shore. Every pant loomed heav­ verse floor became the heavens the same Spirit ; yet we still we ing. Truth is not found in hav­ the cartoons' initial publication lem. Awareness of a problems ily close to my ears. The fog of of this Constellation World, and back competing worldviews, ing no bias or perspective but in in September, bul the worst of existence, and taking action lo my breath became the Milky I lay on the inside surface of the social actions, and political can­ having precisely the right one. the uprisings have happened prevent conflict, are two differ­ Way billowing like cream in firmament, with my clouds and didates. When we commune with Christ within recent weeks. At least ent things. I do not deny lhat deep blue coffee. Il dangled lands and seas in their sky. The The outside world preaches we access this perspective, and eight people have been killed, we have been forced, with an like a mist of diamond crumbs, children looked up at my uni­ tolerance, but Christians are then are we are fit to think. and many fear that lhe toll will increasing intensity, to acknowl­ suspended and diffused in ev­ verse floor, in wonder at the called to love even their en­ What if materialism is rise. Embassies, especially those edge that there is a new player ery moment. Some stars were earth 1 had created; the grasses emies—not merely put up with the real opiate and both Adam belonging to Denmark, have on the field. The London sub­ so bright and overwhelming and leaves rode my breath. family members. Love does not Smith and Karl Marx were been attacked. Denmark has way bombings and the World that 1 squinted looking at them, I heard myself saying, "Let's tolerate, it transforms. A house stoned? A seven-figure sal­ also issued a number of travel Trade Center assured lhat the but my squint was only a teary go down there." Petting my pil­ divided against itself cannot ary buys no more hope than a warnings for its citizens, and world take notice of the radical smile. A million stars, or thirty lows and sheets, I held them stand, nor does the Holy Spirit welfare check, but those who called for the evacuation of their side of Islam. stars became two stars became loosely, and wished 1 didn't ever oppose itself. When Chris­ seek first the kingdom of God Indonesian embassy. The tensions that exist be­ one and indistinguishable, until, want to join the stars. But I was tians are not working together will receive abundantly. Paul As a fierce believer in free­ tween these two factions - the as though in trying to see one already hanging from my bed toward complimentary objec­ learned the secret of experienc­ dom of expression and rights of West and Islam - are subtler specific point, every other point into the Constellation world, tives, at least one party (or may­ ing contentment whether hun­ the press, my most pressing con­ than the obvious problem of was mixed in with it. I saw it. tethered to my pillow, and my be all parties) has a problem. gry or well feed, in plenty or in cern in this debate is not what terrorism. Housing, unemploy­ 1 looked in my breath for sheets were draping and begin­ want—a secret worth more than It is easy to point fingers. sort of ethics Jyllands-Posten ment - these issues are pressing familiar constellations. Stars ning to fall into the sky. What every penny in the I.M.F. Conservatives see that those and its supporters may or may matters, especially in Europe. I poured across the sky to make a can a god do but watch? 1 saw calling evangelism a distrac­ This is why Isaiah wrote, not have ignored by publishing fear that Europeans are housing river, with a stellar canoe being me let go of my bed and wrap tion preach a gospel according "Why spend money on what is the cartoons (in Islam, it is blas­ a dark resentment for their Mus­ chased by children, laughing my sheets around me like under­ to Marx, while liberals chide not bread, and your labor on phemous to produce any image lim counterparts' interference and waving sticks, on the bank. water clouds as I coasted away. I the religious right for compro­ what does not satisfy?" A free of the Prophet). within their countries. For ex­ Trees sprouted from each shore sat on my bed watching—see­ mising with corporate capital­ meal may be good news but My concern is for the entire ample, there is bitter animosity and the children ran weightless ing me drift slowly down into ism. But it is when Christians love in the hands which serve is European community, for West- in the EU when it comes to the into their limbs, blooming with my crystal foggy brealh, my find their own planks that the the Good News, Those who say em culture, and their struggle promised admission of Turkey. glitter leaves, and glitter fields own diamond-dusted, beloved, Church gets cleaned up. "Don'l just pray, do something!" to come to terms with a new Will we ever find a way to twinkled with grasses leav­ little dream of a world. You cannot reason your must learn that prayer is doing culture and religion that is rap­ stretch far enough to encom­ ing wakes of every gust. It was way to absolute truth. No one something. I have never met idly gaining strength. It may not pass the world? What dormant Good. ever has. If folks like Aristotle anyone who really prayed with­ seem significant at first glance, prejudices keep us from avidly And there was a lesser light messed up the "hard" facts of out caring and cared without but Islam is gaining momentum. interacting with our neighbors? to govern the night, like an eve­ science, how faultless do you serving, but 1 have met some We have not heard the last from Is it even possible to consider expect your philosophy to be? who served via materialism and this new group of people who thai Islam and the West might If we are honest, we will ad­ in so doing supplied crack to are calling "the West" home. someday be able to peacefully mit that we do not even believe the addicts. The problem is most evi­ coexist? Or are we entering "our" philosophy, but selected Political parties will not dent in Europe, but as the 9/11 into a time where we must put A sweet, sweet bits from the works of others, save America (believe me, I attacks proved, the United States limits on our understanding and much of it disseminates have worked for them), nor should not ignore her Atlantic and acceptance of that which is from secular sources. will economic policy. But pov­ counterpart's tensions. As of last categorically different from our­ erty, racism, sexual depravity, sound Acquiescing to intelligent year, Muslims were represented selves? By Stephanie Green unbelievers is hardly wise. If murder, greed and, yes, Chris­ with the following percenlages These are the questions that they missed the Jesus memo, tian division will cease the mo­ in each of ihese European coun­ incidents like the Muhammad It is certainly a strange bows his head in prayer, while I who knows what else escaped ment humanity loves God. The tries: France, five to ten percent; cartoons' publication force us thing to me to be a part of a think of what I have to do for the them? Yet we Bethel studenis Great Commission will save the Germany, 3.7 percent; United to ask. Christian school. Growing up in rest of the day. And even when are neo-cons, environmental­ world. Kingdom, 2.7 percent (2001 These questions demand the public arena of education, it 1 place my tray on a table and ists, libertarians and members census), according to the CIAs honest answers. was never a common ritual to lake a seat in the DC, my growl­ of every major secular political World Factbook. carry Bibles with our books, to ing stomach becomes so loud wear shirts flashing portions of that it drowns out any memory Scripture, or to discuss random of a desire to thank God for my aspects of theology among fel­ meal. And I know I am not the low students. No one ever said only wayward supplicant, the The ownership society "God" at a higher decibel than only.one who's thinking about the twelve-inch voice. And cer­ last night's episode of American tainly, under no circumstances, Idol while the chapel speaker A pathway to freedom, prosperity and success was the faint but distinct mur­ has her eyes closed. By David M. Miller mur of prayer ever heard among What is it about prayer thai healthcare? How about kids? any pragmatic solution through ine that, instead of giving the tables in the cafeteria. makes it so easy to disregard? Are you going to send them to government intervention. government over 12% of your It was quile the culture Why are we so inclined to shove school? Philosophically, these pro­ income to pay current Social shock when I entered the doors aside something so powerful, so If you ever want to do any posals are about liberty and Security recipients, you got to of this school to find an entirely meaningful, so beautiful, when of these things, you better care choice. Like the liberty for every keep your money, and had the different scholarly environ­ it is the one direct connection about how they operate and person to take conirol of their assurance that there would still ment, one that welcomed such we have to our Creator and Sav­ how they will work in the fu­ future and have lhe same eco­ be a stable amount of finances actions that were once consid­ ior? Would our words be sweet ture. nomic opportunity as the rich to available to you in fifty years— a ered taboo. Carrying my Bible incense if they were underlined The Bush administration, invest and save. security which we currently do to class became commonplace, with thoughts of cute boys in love it or not, has arrived as a Or like the choice of decid­ not have. Or, instead of paying theology was a routine route of the third row, or how particu­ deus ex machina for fans of ing who will educate your chil­ high employer healthcare costs, conversation, and "God" was a larly disgusting the pasta looked small government and pre­ dren and where they will attend you put the money into your word proclaimed in both song for dinner that night, or the an­ Have you ever thoughi sented some of ihe mosi revo­ school. Shouldn't children who own account, lax free, and you and speech. Perhaps the most thropology paper that had to be about buying a used rental car? lutionary ownership concepts in live in poor, urban areas where gol to choose how and where to intriguing aspect of this new written before midnight? Some­ I would guess not if you have American history. From person­ schools are failing have the spend it. atmosphere was the resound­ thing tells me that God couldn't ever seen how many people ful­ al retirement accounts to health choice to get a better education? Imagine a society like this, ing initiation of prayer at nearly care less. fill their NASCAR fantasy once savings accounts, freedom of Liberty and choice are abstracts where we get to make our own every table in the DC prior to a Recently ihere have been a they get them on the road. choice and the concept of own­ thai lie above the hard realism choices, have our own vested meal. sprouting of small prayer groups Aristotle said, "What be­ ership has been a staple of ihis of economic success and prag­ stake in socieiy and keep more And, throughout the pass­ at Bethel, coming together to longs in common to the most administration's domestic policy matism. Bui they are concepts of our own money. To those of ing months, it has become a lift up global, campus-wide, people is accorded the least proposals. that, when applied properly, use who believe the liberty of beautiful sound. community, and even personal care: they take thought for their But why do we need to give dignity and worth to every every American is beautiful and I have always had a nagging requests. Professors bow their own things above all, and less make such drastic changes in individual and uphold the tan­ foundational to our society, this frustration with prayer, howev­ heads in prayer before class about things common, or only the way our social benefit sys­ gible concepts that we can see is an amazing concept with the er. Ever since I became a prac­ commences. so much as falls to each indi­ tems operate? The reasons are in our society. potential to maximize the well- ticing Christian, I have had my RIOT leaders pray for their vidually." both economic and philosophi­ Imagine if people in the being of millions of our citizens. hills and valleys, my highs and freshmen floors. Faculty mem­ Even the ancient Greeks cal. Economically, we have a re­ lowest economic echelons of And for students, it is tremen­ lows, and yet prayer has been bers come together to pray. understood this concept. If it's tirement and healthcare sysiem America had the ability to reject dously important. We are next a continuous struggle on many Students pray for each other in not yours and you don't have a that can no longer sustain the governmeni intervention in jusl in line to solve the problems fac­ levels. 1 tell others I'll pray for times of need, It is a resonating stake in it, then you have very current burden of the American a few more areas of iheir lives, ing our nation, and il is essential them and 1 forget to do so in the noise around campus. 1 only little incentive beyond your population. and were empowered with the to realize thai lhe solutions are midst of my piles of homework. hope that each individual comes own sense of personal responsi­ Social Security is an ar­ ability to make their own deci­ malleable, not concrete. We can 1 remind myself to pray before to pray with intention, and not bility to take care of it. But how chaic, big-govemment system sions. choose to take a different path going to bed, but like any olher with lofty thoughts cluttering does this mailer for ihe student designed nearly six decades ago Concepts like personal re­ and not remain enslaved to the sleep-deprived college student, his or her brain. It is loo easy of of the 21sl century? Well, do you (and going bankrupt), and our tirement accounts and health government leviathan. 1 am out before my head even a irap in which to fall. plan on retiring? Plan on having healthcare system hasn't found savings accounts do this. Imag­ hits the pillow. My professor Continued on page four WM Thursday, February 16, 2006

Letter from the Editor Whither free press? Dear students, faculty,,and staff of Bethel University, The Clarion is your publication. You are the readers and the Understanding of freedom challenged around the world writers, the reason this publication was created. The Letters to the Editor section exists as a platform to com­ ing features of the new Chinese ized by globalization and tech­ but the contest that is now be­ municate with your entire community. Here you have a place to Google, which you can discover nology. Other such incidents in­ ing held to see who can make voice campus concerns, continue constructive debates, challenge for yourself, bul there is one in clude the continuing fiasco over the most offensive cartoon previous articles, and propose new ideas. Make use of it. particular which 1 think illus­ the cartoons printed in a Danish about the Holocaust. (Hmm, Send letters to [email protected] in the form of a Word docu­ trates the point finely. newspaper, which unflalteringly is that an admission that it ac­ ment. The Clarion staff reserves the right to edit for length, gram­ The Falun Gong is a mysti­ depicted Muhammad, and a re­ tually happened?). The stated mar, and punctuation, cal spiritual movement that has cent scandal of sons involving purpose of the contest is to see Sincerely, been suppressed and outlawed Wikipedia. how the West likes "freedom of Cara Patton, Views Editor Here's an interesting little since 1999. If you search the The cartoon incident is by the press" when someone else is experiment you can try: Go to movement on google.com you now familiar to most, but the using it for insulting purposes; Google.com and type in a word will find over three million re­ Wikipedia incident merits some the one thing I can't help but - for example, "freedom," then sults; the first results displayed explanation. The open-source ihink is, "If someone held a notice how many results come are siles containing information online encyclopedia, which al­ contest like thai in the U.S., we The true face of up. Now, go to Google.cn and about the movement, overseas lows anyone who uses the site to probably would shut it down," type in the same word. Again, groups that support it, and a add to, edit and revise the con­ which only makes we wonder note the number of results that site about the conflict between tent, was targeted en masse by if we really do uphold the free­ democracy come up. lhe Falun Gong and the Chi­ the staffs of U.S. senators who dom of the press as a matter of If you typed the word "free­ nese government. If you run the edited the Wikipedia profiles principle. By Liz Anderson dom" as I did, you will notice same search on Google.cn, only of the senators, removing any Wikipedia has always with investments of the promi­ that google.com, which search­ 11,700 results come up, and the embarrassing or inconvenient been vulnerable to those who nent American United Fruit es the entire world wide web, fist results displayed are sites information. would skew information to Company. A repressive military returns well over three times as that bear titles such as "Falun All three of these incidents try to suit their own purposes, rule was installed in his place. many results as does Google, Gong Tries to Cheat Western point toward one uncomfort­ but the usual suspects were Similarly, CIA and British en, which also searches lhe en­ Public," "Falun Gong's anti- able conclusion: The free flow wild cards who just wanted lo MI6 intervention instigated the tire world wide web, but then humanity, anti-science, anti- of information, which is sup­ make trouble or extremists who coup against Iranian Prime Min­ filters the results in order to society nature" and a number posed to be one of ihe defining wanted to make a statement by ister Mohammed Mossadegh in make sure that no one sees any­ of sites that offer the real truth characteristics of our new global debasing publicly available in­ 1953. He had led the Parliament thing ihe Chinese Communist about the movement. Hmm, era, is something that no one re­ formation. But now the threat in measures to nationalize the Party wouldn't want them to. perhaps similar search results ally knows how to handle. is coming from congressional oil industry two years earlier. If you're becoming indignant, were omitted. One of the most staffers? What's wrong with this The Shah Mohammed Pahlavi, thinking that the Chinese gov­ The appearance of this new shocking aspects of the Muslim picture? ernment has hijacked Google, If there is any one term induced by Western economic censored Google is actually just world's response to the ongoing As a journalist, I still you should know this: Google that aims to capture the es­ interests to reclaim his throne, one of several ongoing situa­ cartoon saga is not the storm- instinctively support "freedom not only agreed to this censor­ sence of the "American Spirit," established autocratic rule tions that have called into ques­ ing of embassies or burning of of the press," but I'm becoming ship, but created it especially for it is democracy. That single through the obliteration of the tion the meaning of freedom of Danish flags (did you honestly more and more confused as to China. There are many interest­ concept, when tossed about as multi-party system. To preserve the press in a world character­ think you would ever see that?) what that freedom entails. a rhetorical panacea, can serve this rule, he bolstered the noto­ just about any purpose one de­ riously oppressive secret police sires. Used frequently to justify force SAVAK and engaged in foreign policy, it conveniently the ruthless persecution of dis­ Not your average monologue placates scruples of the general sidents. Widespread popular public while crafting the image objection led to the revolution of America as a beneficent ze­ of 1979 and subsequent rise of Sexism denounced by a rather buff student nith of social advancement. And Ayaiollah Khomeini. If the U.S. By Jamie Schwendinger since we possess democracy had not interfered, it is con­ to the fullest, we undertake to ceivable that democracy and It must be admitted: I am to correct this problem. Ensler the horror of tampons, douche done, which showed that all bestow this system upon less- political stability might have a feminist. Now, I never would spoke to old and young women, sprays, and those atrocious cold men have higher I.Q.'s lhan all fortunate nations, thus aiding flourished under Mossadegh's have owned up to this admis­ Latina, black, Asian, and white duck lips at the gynecologist's. women? Or the one showing the underdogs - the people en leadership. sion two years ago, but seeing as women, poor and rich women. In faci, ihe whole event turned that discrimination based on sex 1 am now a member of Bethel's masse; giving them a voice and, Since the U.S. has failed at She did her best to cover the out to be a rather strange bond­ isn't as bad as other expressions Feminist Forum (BUFF), a stu­ supposedly, dignity and sover­ supporting democracy abroad, spectrum of female experience, ing experience in the end. of bigotry, since it's culturally in­ dent in Sarah Shady's Feminisi eignty. it is no surprise that it has also and asked questions ranging And then I came back to grained? Philosophy class, and a par­ from the slightly bizarre: "What But is that really the case? failed to support another of­ Belhel. Suffice it to say, these trends ticipant in heated discussions would your vagina wear if it got Seldom does it come to ten-touted catchphrase: human Where, I promptly realized, worry me. Through joining involving Second versus Third dressed?" to queries concerning light that the American con­ rights. From the 1960s through our campus isn't ready for Eve BUFF, I had hoped to impact Wave politics, the truth can no the intimate details of women's cept of "democracy" is linked the '80s, the U.S. aided and set Ensler yet. In fact, at this point, this campus, and make head­ longer be avoided. first. sexual experiences—posi­ inextricably with free-market the stage for the rise of Pol Pot's I'd be happy if Bethel could way through the fetid swamps tive or otherwise—and the con­ capitalism. This is no surprise; brutal Khmer Rouge regime in That being said, it should simply establish an atmosphere of sexism. Clearly, I'm not do­ sequences of those actions. it is in America's self-interest to Cambodia. come as little surprise that I at­ of gender equality. There are ing enough. The whole con­ tended the dress rehearsal of students here who persist on dominate world markets and re­ America's 532,000 tons of The stories 1 heard Sunday cept of feminism remains quite "The Vagina Monologues" ai the believing thai leadership roles sources, regardless of the havoc covert bombing destroyed thou­ evoked a gamut of emotions. I distorted at Belhel. I still get College of Saint Catherine last should be relegated entirely to this may wreak on sovereign sands of villages and plunged was horrified by tales of rape asked whether or not I hate Sunday. And, of course, I thor­ men, that a woman's greatest de­ nations and on the concept of the country into chaos. After the and incest, shocked at the ac­ men because I'm a feminist, and oughly enjoyed il. What's not sire should be to bear children, democracy itself. But those true Vietnamese ended the regime's counts of sexually related war some of my friends refuse to ac­ to love when roughly a dozen and that men are intellectually motives are tucked beneath the bloody reign, Reagan's admin­ crimes, and moved by the plight knowledge feminism's relation women dress in black, stand superior to women. redemptive connoiation of de­ istration continued to channel of Japan's "comfort women." to anything other than abortion on a stage and take turns shar­ mocracy, spouted in a sort of funds and "humanitarian" aid But, the play had its light-heart­ What!? Did I somehow rights. ing stories and thoughts about, secular proselytizing. - totaling $85 million - to the ed moments as well—such as miss the worldwide memo that Even the writing of this well... vaginas? our shared commiseration over Never mind the fact that exiled Khmer Rouge guerilla detailed the international study article worries me. How can America has never seen the bases on the Thailand border, Which, I know, sounds a I impress upon someone the true face of democracy. True for the purpose of helping them little strange. And it was awk­ importance of female sexual­ democracy draws representa­ conduct paramilitary operations ward at limes, listening to some ity, if they're not even granting tion from all people regardless in Cambodia. rather blunt appraisals of female gender equality? All arguments sexuality. But, the performance of social status, wealth, politi­ One need only dig into must start with some common also delivered several poignant, cal affiliations, gender, religious the throes of history to realize ground, and from my admit­ funny, and even absurd mo­ ties, and ethnicity. True democ­ that America's rhetoric has not tedly limited research it is clear ments. racy imparts a wider spectrum matched its action. The U.S. that such soil is severely lacking of leaders than white, Cauca­ would rather install leaders - The monologues were between the greater Bethel com­ sian, Protestant, wealthy males. even autocratic dictators whose based on a series of interviews munity and me. I'll be fair—if I True democracy attends to the regimes rule by terror - who are conducted by author Eve En- am wrong about this feminism needs of all people, not solely friendly to American economic sler several years ago. She was thing, may God strike me down the wealthy or politically afflu­ interests, than see true democ­ worried aboul vaginas, or rath­ with a lightning bolt right now. ent. True democracy operates racy gain footing at the cost of er, the lack of appreciation for Still here. first on the principle of ethics, Western corporate investments. them, and took it upon herself not capital gain. We would like to think that Since America has hardly America has gained its status as experienced democracy in any a great nation and a world su­ Continued from page three Bethel Commentary: Iran meaningful sense, it is no sur­ perpower through the benevo­ And so I loo continue to prise that throughout history, lent implementation of values direct my focus onto prayer. It "What do you think about the Iranian nuclear situation?" is not something to be taken the U.S. has not hesitated to such as freedom, democracy, Interviews by David Karlson lightly, it is not something wilh trample on other democratic and human rights. Bul lhe truth "I ihink it should be checked "In the 1930s Hitler explic­ actually use nuclear energy for which to be chauvinistic, and it systems throughout lhe world is that our comfortable status is into with a U.N. weapons in­ itly said that, given the chance, • peaceful purposes." • is certainly not something lhat in order to preserve its own eco­ the fruit of decades-long med­ spector... like they did for Iraq... he would put an end to Jews in -Dr. Kenneth Greener, the should be consistently forgot­ nomic self-interesis. dling with the sovereignty of but [unlike] Iraq there should Europe. The world took that as College of Adult and Profession­ ten. We are called to pray, and In 1954, the CIA staged a other nations and the freedom be some real consequences if ranting hyperbole. They found al Studies/Graduaie School we are given the ability to do so military coup which toppled of other peoples. ihey don'L cooperate." out otherwise. The current po­ as a gift, so that we may come as Guatemala's freely-elected presi­ litical head of Iran says that he "The honest thing to do is close as possible to transform­ -Peder Swendsrud, senior dent Jacobo Arbenz, who had wants Israel wiped off the map. for all nations (including ad­ ing the world in its brokenness, made the mistake of interfering Some people say that is merely vanced industrialized countries) to blessing the lives of others "Iran is a big threat to the rhetorical flourish. Why should of the world to destroy their nu­ in need, and to touching ihe United States...It is becoming we noi believe him? Nuclear clear weapons if they are totally fingers of God. In doing so, we more apparent thai diplomacy "The Americans, in the weapons would give him the convinced that owning it is dan­ cannot let what is worldly get in is not solving the problem, that • ability to do whal he says he gerous for world peace. Failure absence of limits put to them the way. military force of some sort may be needed." wants to do. I don't believe to do so will indicate that there And this kind of prayer, this by anybody or anything, act as if -Sam Erickson, senior we have the option of find­ is a hidden agenda beyond the pure, concentrated, passionate ing out if he means it or not." current rhetoric." prayer, is a beautiful sound. they own a kind of blank check "They have a right to nu­ -Dr. Dan Taylor, English depart­ -Dr. Samuel Zalanga, pro­ clear power...but we have to ment chair fessor of anthropology and so­ in their McWorld." be careful when leaders such ciology as Mahmoud Ahmadinejad [ex­ "The saddest part of the issue -Der Spiegel, press desire] to wipe an entire in Iran is that the "haves" of German Newsmagazine, 1997 people group off the map." the nuclear world want to con­ -Matt Hildreth, junior trol the "have-nots" who might B_____x_a______Thursday, February 16, 2006 IRSfSfRiil Dancing with a Capulet Schizophrenic handwriting ByAI Christopherson Thoughts on romance and other cliches A new semester...ahh, yes. on, if I skip from thought to of my writing uiensil. The kick­ Brett Walters Even better, we are oul of syl­ thought with no smooth cross- er of this whole thing is that it is Paint over pictures on the Rosaline appeared more 'impos­ count the track record of the labus week. I suppose some of dissolve.,.just assume lhat this all unconscious. I do not have wall. I can't believe she gave mc sible' in comparison to his po- male race. Lust is a struggle for you don'l consider lhat a good thought must be "worth it." OCD. 1 am not even organized. alcohol! I thought of Jezebel! leniial relationship with Juliet. every guy. Yes, every guy, and thing, but I do. I am one of those Besides, once you know the I suppose I do count stairs, but Have you ever thought Rosalines reason for ab­ yes, a struggle. But still, many students who sLaris off school rules, you're entitled to break that's it. aboul Rosaline? By Rosaline, 1 staining from involvement with embrace it like a drug, a tem­ very enthusiastically. 1 don't ihem, right? Otherwise you are Not only am I subject to mean the girl that Romeo was Romeo was the value she placed porary high. There are plenty mean this in an annoying sense. no longer creative, but merely a my handwriting schizophre­ so madly in love wilh before on her chastity. Romeo's affec­ of guys looking for their fleet­ I am not the girl who raises my good rule-follower, and maybe nia, I also loathe it. I want it to he met Juliet, or at least the girl tions clearly were complement­ ing Juliet, and some will stop hand for every question and sils you'll gel a looisie roll at the end stop ever so desperately! Often whom he was infatuated enough ed by other longings meant io at nothing lo find her, but Juliet in lhe front row. Oh no, you are of the day as your reward for times, I find my self gazing over wilh to have just cause to sulk be carried out in more intimate did end up with a knife through sure to find me in a back corner your obedience— or possibly at my neighbor's notebook in about the Venetian gardens, environs lhan say, a balcony her waist. somewhere.. .paying attention. even an ugly landscape paint­ class, wondering what it would streets and alleyways in a man­ window. Now, a one-night stand If you were watching me ing, if you're an aduli. be like if 1 could take notes like that. What if? If only for a day, ner worthy of the most lovesick This glorified expression for probably won't generally end write this article, you would So, the new semester...like whal if 1 was the one with the of protagonists. Juliets heart can now be looked up killing you. But the allego­ have seen me pause for a mo­ I was saying. A new sel of classes admirable handwriting? What Now, you probably would at as a bit less romantic. We can ry here is sirong, whether lhe ment, about a moment ago. brings new beginnings, or in my if I caught people gazing at my not expect her to play much of a assume that the challenging lyr­ Bard intended ii to be or not. This was the lime I was using world, a new handwriting style. notebook? Oh, the satisfaction pari of anyone's thought process ics to the "He is Legend" track As fulfilling as something you to conjure up a conncciing sen­ Thai's right, I am always trying of that day. The sweet triumph! surrounding this infamous sio- "The Seduction" are a bit more want may appear, the passions tence, a willy phrase. But then, new things; perhaps I should Soon after my day dreams take ry. Rosaline? Afler all, the true than whimsical. They sing, "Ju­ of immediacy are deadly as thai I got to thinking. I am reading a admit that 1 can never remem­ me away, realization brings me love, or al leasl the junior high liet/ You know you want it! You knife. textbook for a class comprised ber or perfect ihe old ihings. back. I look down, and in my crush thai ended up having fatal know you want it!". Perhaps the And in this case, the knife of essays written by "the greats." I have schizophrenic hand­ involuntary attempt lo model repercussions, occurs between relationship was more of a "se­ became the fulfillment of Ro­ These essays are by no means writing. I wish lhat 1 could my handwriting afler someone Romeo and the angelic Juliet, duction" than a romance. meo's ill-fated attempt to forget fluent or polished; raiher ihey show you, because it goes far are raw and capturing (or con­ else's, I have written outside of who we can always picture eas­ Was it really circumstantial the one he could not, Rosaline. beyond cursive and print. Oh fusing). Poini being, if these the lines. It's limes like these I ily and who, strangely enough, that this puppy-love had gone Perhaps we can help change yes. It is as if I think in fonts. grand people can write their wish 1 were my neighbor. we have placed in a stale of wrong? the fragile state of love if we can I have an all-caps font, an itali-. thoughts as iheir thoughts, and honor and glorification. We see From our position, we have lhe resolve enough to com­ cized foni, a font for my gel readers (nol to mention pub­ her as the embodied epitome clearly see that Romeo's expres­ mit to Rosaline, instead of our pens, a font for my pencils (dif­ lishers) find it worthy of praise, of puppy-love gone right, then sion of sentiment for Juliet was temporary Juliets. I hope lhal ferent for mechanical and nor­ then just maybe my thoughts horribly wrong. She is the pur­ more of a rebound than a true Valentine's Day meant more mal, mind you). I even change are worth it too. So from now est victim, and the dagger that heartfelt emotion. Perhaps Ju­ than jusi a fleeting feeling. handwriting (font) by the color pierces her continues to evoke liet could give Romeo what he 1 know that "love" is a lopic the exercise of new tear ducts wanted; somdhing Rosaline no less lhan over mentioned at even today. couldn't, or wouldn't. It makes this school, but 1 feel lhat ihere VC&cover thes So who is this Rosaline? Romeo a bit less noble, doesn't is always a need for perspective, I can imagine that Romeo it? Perhaps instead or Leon­ especially about something that definitely felt more lhan just a ardo DiCaprio, we should cast is so blatant and sometimes an­ HEALING tug at his heart over this girl. Anthony Michael Hall in this noying. POWER LIGHT! Perhaps even this impossible role. His performance in "Six­ I hope Shakespeare isn't infatuation ran deep into his be­ teen Candles" certainly proves rolling over in his grave on ac­ ing and long into the pre-Juliet his ability to play the immature, count of my interpretation of Laser Como Chiropractic and Advanced years of the young Montague. awkward lad. his work. I leave you with the Massage and Spa And only the entry of Juliet her­ So you have to wonder, lyrics of "He is Legend": Therapy FDA approved, affordable stale self into ihe picture seemed to whal about Rosaline? She now "Well, I'll meet you at the of lhe art low level laser and calm it. appears as a beacon of matu­ river where we both can clear light therapy for treatment of: Calm? Or perhaps put on rity and self-conirol blindingly our heads/1 think wc would look • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome the back burner? brighter lhan the headstrong great dcad.ll'vc got to find the • Arlhritis 651-645-8393 The strong feelings for ihese Romeo. princess, she's in another castle/ • Neck and Low Back Pain 1884 Como Avenue impossible catches seem to be Or ask ihis. Would you. I'm dancing with the .Capulctl • Migraine Headaches St. Paul; MN 55108 easier lo acquire, if wc are going even want Rosaline to end up We're so "crazy in love." lo be speaking in statistics. 1 say with Romeo? • Sprains & Strains that Romeo's chance to be with Granted, we cannot dis­ • Tendonitis

CHEESEBURGERS YOU WONT HAVE

i'm lovin' it

• J!IJ:!^J!UWIIJIL'JJ:»>J.'J Thursday, February 16, 2006

Don't forget my name Grammy night surprises Influential Christian rock band and disappointments The Juliana Theory calls it quits U2, Mariah Carey, Kanye West By Brett Walters It's always too laie when Josh Fiedler's and Josh Kosker's shortly afterward. were the night's big winners we realize lhat something was guitars and the rhythm section's Most recently they signed By Julie Blaisdell ahead of its time. History has punk sensibilities. Emotion is with Abacus records to release given us many memorable fig­ Dead is still considered one of iheir final effort, Deadbeai Each February the nation's Courtesy photo ures to attest to this fact—from the most critically acclaimed Swcethcartbeat in 2005, but by musical greats compete for the Picasso to Sylvia Plath. Such is albums in Tooth & Nail's his­ then, afler an all but final sig­ National Academy of Record­ the case with The Juliana Theo­ tory. But most importantly, they nificant tour (strangely enough, ing Arts and Sciences' Grammy ry. As of last Thursday, after nine eventually became the flagship with Detar's former band Zao), awards. Not only is a golden tro­ years and four albums together, act for a faction of artists with the damage had been done. phy on the line for each nomi­ the Greensburg, Pa., rock band the budding awareness of the Never fully understood by re­ nee, but also a skyrocket in sales, has broken up. possibility of Christian bands cord labels, The Juliana Theory media coverage, and the general And it's a more significant escaping the sometimes con­ called it quits on February 9, popularity that so often follows. loss to music than one may fining Christian market. The 2006. With 1,100 nominees eyeing think. Juliana Theory became one of What they accomplished the 108 awarded statuettes, this was as significant a develop­ year's 48th annual Grammy cer­ ment for Christian music as Pe­ emony, which aired on February What they accomplished was as ter Furler joining the Newsboys 8, was no different. or the Jesus Freak album itself. Hip-Hop newcomer Kanye The evening's biggest winners were rock legends U2, who were nomi­ significant a development for Today, many bands follow this West and Pop icon Mariah nated in five categories and swept the board in each one. Christian music as Peter Furler same path of not compromis­ Carey garnered most of the ing iheir beliefs, but playing to pre-Grammy hype with eighl coveted category of Album of genres as well as many others. joining the Newsboys or the a crowd wiihoui regard for their nominations each. Surprising­ the Year, along with Song of the Popular Chrislian artist Audio collective state of faith. Tooth & ly, both left with only three in Year, Best Rock Song, Besl Rock Adrenaline received an award Jesus Freak album itself. Nail Records especially have uti­ hand. Kanye was awarded for Album, and Best Rock Perfor­ for Best Rock Gospel Album, lized this formula with most of his radio-hit "Gold Digger" in mance by A Duo or Group. U2 their second Grammy to date. their successful acts, no doubt the Best Rap Solo Performance stood the test of time, defeating Country's favorite couple Tim Today, our concert halls the first bands on a Christian learning from their experience category, and his most recent more recent Rock greats such McGraw and Faith Hill won and festival stages are filled label to play to a mostly secular with The Juliana Theory. Their CD Late Registration won for as Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Nine the award for Best Country Col­ with bands emanating Christian crowd. influence is clear on this age of Best Rap Album. West also won Inch Nails, and The Killers. U2 laboration with vocals for the overtones and playing equally Leaving Tooth & Nail in Christian (and secular) rock, Best Rap Song along with co- has previously won 16 Gram­ song "Like We Never Loved at to Christian and non-Christian 2002, they signed with Epic punk, metal, and emo bands. writer D. Haris for "Diamonds mys, but this is their first Album All." Other Country winners of crowds. Switchfoot is all over records to record their third It would be a shame to leave from Sierra Leaone." Carey took of the Year award since 1987. the evening included Keith Ur­ the radio (perhaps overplayed), full-length album Love. This this fantastic group thai was so all three of her awards in the Lesser known R&B artist John ban, Emmylou Harris and Ras­ Underoath is headlining this record was a major step for­ far ahead of it's time go unmen- R&B category, a more edgy shift Legend arrived at lhe Grammys cal Flatts. The White Stripes summer's Van's Warped Tour, ward in terms of band chemis­ tioned. Check them out and see from her two Pop artist wins at with eight nominations and received their second Best Al­ Relient K is outdone perhaps try and widespread appeal. It what I'm talking about. They've ternative Music Album trophy only by Fall Out Boy and The also landed the band on several contributed much to the current for Get Behind Mc Satan, the All-American Rejects as this past major tours, one with The At- state of alternative music, and Hip-Hop newcomer follow up to 2004s Elephant year's most lucrative pop-punk aris at the height of the 'In This deserve to be remembered. disk. Green Day's "Boulevard of crowd drawer, and Mute Math, Diary'/The Boys of Summer' Please don't forget my name! Kanye West and Pop icon Broken Dreams," the Gorillaz' without a record deal, is consis­ period. Putting on fantastic live And take mc with you when you "Feel Good Inc.," and Maroon tently playing to sell-out crowds shows and pushing records was leavell've got a lot to lose/I've got Mariah Carey garnered most 5's "This Love" were all among on a three-month album release the order of the day. And this is to let it go the multiple Top 40 radio hits to tour. when Something Corporate was Please don't forget my name of the pre-Grammy hype with leave with awards at this years They are all treading the opening for them! -The Juliana Theory, Con­ Grammys as well. For a com­ path that The Juliana Theory While Love was received stellation eight nominations each. plete list of winners and nomi­ blazed. well by many new fans, it did nees, visit www.grammy.com. Formerly of the legendary not have the sonic tension of Christian metal band Zao, front- a masterpiece that Emotion is Courtesy photo the 1990 Grammys. Her most left with three awards. Legend man Brett Detar formed The Ju­ Dead had. Furthermore, Epic is prestigious win of this year's competed against other fresh liana Theory in 1997, and soon one of the biggest record labels awards was Best Contemporary musicians such as Ciara, Keane, they were signed to Tooth & Nail in the world, and with many an R&B Album, coming out ahead Sugarland, and Chicago's Fall Records. The band released two agenda to be pushed in the cor­ of popular artists such as Desti­ Out Boy for the title of Best New albums with T&N, Understand porate music industry, little time ny's Child, Mario, Omarion and Artist. This Is a Dream, and Emotion was found for The Juliana Theo­ Amerie. Due to time constraints, is Dead. The band had a sound ry. They pronounced the record The evening's biggest win­ CBS aired only a fraction of the combining Detar's metal aware­ "dead" (which means promo­ ners were rock legends U2, who Grammy ceremony. Among the ness (which he honed in Zao) tion for the record ends) after a were nominated in five catego­ more prominent awards, statues and his vocals, an eerie cross be­ month; even though the record ries and swept the board in each were presented in the Country, tween Bono and Tom DeLonge. was selling without a video, no one. Among their wins was the Gospel, Alternative, and Dance This combination comple­ real radio play, and little other mented the dense ambience of promotion. The band left Epic

Art imitating life imitating art 'One Tree Hill' releases soundtrack on the show and in real life By Lisa Stuater

Friends With Benefit: One "One Tree Hill" has of­ Keller (Tyler Hilton) and Haley very successful real-life multi- with Tyler Hilton and Bethany Rather than simply convincing Tree Hill Soundtrack - Volume ten offered its fans unique op­ James Scott (Bethany Joy Lenz) city tour in the spring of 2005 Joy Lenz (some dates also fea­ them of their need for the new­ II was released on Tuesday, Feb­ portunities to interact with its go off on tour. This became a headlined by The Wreckers tured Gavin DeGraw) perform­ est fashion trend or the best- ruary 7 with a portion of the characters and their storylines ing in support of "One Tree looking boyfriend, "One Tree proceeds being donated to The outside of traditional television Hill's" first soundtrack album. Hill" is working to persuade Naiional Breast Cancer Foun­ viewing. Now, for the first time This album featured an exclu­ their audience to take care of dation. Friends With Benefit in television history, a storyline sive duet ("When The Stars Go their bodies and pay attention features songs from "One Tree on a TV series has resulted in Blue") performed by Chris and to their health. Hill" stars Tyler Hilton, who a soundtrack album. This sea­ Haley on the series which was The album is an outstand­ plays Chris Keller, and Bethany son on "One Tree Hill," Peyton also performed each night on ing compilation of up-and-com­ Joy Lenz, billed on the album as Sawyer (Hilarie Burton) began the tour by the real-life musi­ ing stars from Feeder to Audio- her character Haley James Scott. to build a relationship with her cians. slave and Citizen Cope to Jimmy The album also includes songs birth mother Ellie (Sheryl Lee), The ability of the show to Eat World. The soundtrack truly by superstars Gavin DeGraw, who recently reappeared in her not only address real-life prob­ does represent lhe music played Fall Out Boy, Nada Surf, and life and revealed she was battling lems within the storyline, but on the show and is great expo­ Jack's Mannequin, all of whom breast cancer. Within the show's also find a way to start the pro­ sure for lesser-known bands that have performed' on the show. storylines, they began working cess of solving those issues is a may not be familiar lo many of Jack's Mannequin's "The Mixed together on a compilation CD feature that most teen dramas "One Tree Hill's" fans. The songs Tape" will be the first single and that would benefit the National on the airwaves do not possess. on this soundtrack are ones that music video off the album. Lead Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. Also, utilizing its influence over you would not normally hear on singer and cancer survivor An­ (NBCF) and in an interesting the audience, the show is target­ your local Top 40 station, which drew McMahon will perform twist, that CD is now a reality. ing its core demographic - young is perhaps all the more reason to the song on the show as part of In a similar case of art imi­ women - in a positive way by check out this album. "One Tree a benefit concert hosted by one tating life imitating art, last sea­ promoting greater awareness of Hill" airs Wednesday nights at 7 of the central characters. son saw series characters Chris early detection of breast cancer. p.m. on The WB.

It's not easier to quit smoking after college. It's harder. Research shows most college grads who smoke find it harder to quit after college...not easier.

For help, call (888) 354-PLAN Thursday, February 16, 2006

Security system •""•:• P Harrison Ford reprises his role of choice in 'Firewall' By Dave Franke

In the past, this time of the topic of discussion is...kidnap­ most the whole movie. As soon year hasn't really yielded lhe ping and ransom! Cox, along as Jack starts to fighi back, he is greatest films. It's too far past with a handful of henchmen, met wilh the cover-up/framing lhe Holidays and it's too early have kidnapped his family and that Cox and his thugs have set JW'; nir for the summer blockbusters. want 100 million dollars from up for him to walk right into. Firewall certainly slides to that , one of the biggest banks in the Wilh an inhuman resolve, Sian­ .RHS.- • trend, even if Harrison Ford is world which—noi coincident- field pushes through, attempt­ in it. He's jusl not ready to leave ly—is the one thai Jack helped ing to meet Cox's wit. the action genre yet. Fans of design the security system for. Firewall plays like any Ford's career should be happy The thugs have kidnapped other kidnapping/hosiage/rob- though that his character can the Stanfields inside iheir own bery action flick, but seemed (jusi barely) beat up anyone half home, which is nicely protected at times more like an Apple ad­ his age. by a security system thai Dad vertisement. To credit Director In Firewall, Ford plays has designed. Things gel worse Richard Loncraine (Wimbledon, Jack Stanfield, the head security when an escape is attempted; 1995s Richard III), it was hard manager of a successful world they have to make an example lo get out of this movie. Il sucks bank in Washington. His life is of ihem. So, the Stanfields sil you in, even if it is similar to a great. He has the perfect fam­ inside their home with guns lot of olher movies out there. ily and the perfect life, until a to their heads while Sianfield This film is good for a couple of storm comes. This storm brings searches for a way to gel into hours of fantasy, but don't ex­ with it savvy Englishman Bill the impenetrable security sys­ pect it to leave you breathless. Cox, played by Paul Bettany tem that brought him the life he (Wimbledon, A Beautiful Mind). has come to love. See it. Dream it. Live it! Cox comes into a small business The plot unfolds as easy as meeting with Stanfield, and the the rain that falls through al­ A tki

An Award-Winning Townhome & Apartment communiiy.

Conveniently located in Roseville, close to the Bethel College campus.

2755 Lexington Avenue North Roseville. MN551 13 (651)483-1392

A Highland Community t , www.highlandapts.com £> MAKE A DIFFERENCE

While working in the community with people who have developmental disabilities,

Earn $10.50-$16.50/hr. while you gain great experience for school, your resume, and for life. (Ask about our weekend pay differential)

Full-Time (w/benefits) • Part-Time No Experience Necessary • 50 Metro Locations Very Flexible Schedule

Call The ACR Jobline Today If Outside The Metro Area 651-415-9991 1-888-558-9991 Ask About Our Scholarship Program a,i'H'H.'iH*l''II'iH.H Thursday, February 16, 2006 grcssna Learning to transform the world Royals Former NHL player and first-year Bethel student Jason sports Beckett refocuses his life at Bethel By Alicia Cordova update The choice to go to college school to help me in my quest." he made in coming early to though I coach, lhe guys on ihe be iransformed by the renewing MEN'S BASKETBALL is the easy path for many; it's Beckett contacted Bethel practice, helping the team per­ team have really accepted me as of your mind. Then you will be Last week: Lost to St. Thomas the next obvious step after high head coach Peier Aus, who fect iheir power play. also one of the guys." able to lest and approve whai is at home 84-67. Won at Con­ school. This was not the case helped Beckeii pursue his But it's more lhan jusl Despite the hockey perks, God's will-his good and pleas­ cordia 80-62 for assistant men's hockey coach dream of attending the uni­ Becketi's level of experience and Beckeii stresses lhe real rea­ ing and perfect will." Record: 9-9, fifth in the Jason Beckett. Early on in high versity. Through the process, knowledge of the game that is son for choosing Bethel. "I am This is just one stage in MIAC school, Beckett put aside his Coach Aus was also able to help affecting the guys on the team. blessed to be here to help me de­ Beckett's life, and he is prepar­ Next game: Saturday, Feb. 18, studies and started to focus on and challenge Beckeii with ihe Bostrom said, "The best thing fine my faith, but also equip my ing for the nexl, working to­ vs. Carleton at home, 3 p.m. where hockey could lake him. move he was aboul LO make in about having Jason as a coach is afflicted heart." Being at a Chris­ ward a degree in biblical and WOMEN'S BASKETBALL At 17, Beckett left home his life. that he is young and can relate tian school is right where Beck­ theological studies, along with Last week: Beat Si. Thomas at in Fort Macleod, Alberta, for For the first time in a long to the players." ett knows God has called him. reconciliation studies. "I have home 81-71. Lost at Concor­ Seattle, to play with the Thun- time, Beckett began transition­ a desire lo return to my home­ dia 71-65 derbirds of the Western Hockey ing his focus away from hockey town," Beckett said, "and bring Record: 8-10, fifth in MIAC League. After one season in Se­ and toward his schoolwork. the concepts of reconciliation. "In my last year of hockey Next game: Saturday, Feb. 18, attle, Beckett was drafted by the And although Beckett misses 1 think my mission field won't nd vs. Carleton at home, 1 p.m. Philadelphia Flyers as the 42 playing hockey, he does not re­ be in Africa or other amazing I knew I was missing some MEN'S HOCKEY overall pick of the 1998 draft. gret his decision, knowing that countries that others are called Last week: Won twice at Con­ Beckett played a few seasons for the bigger mistake would have to reach. I just want communi­ foundational elements in my cordia, 7-5, 9-2. Flyers farm teams, and in 2002 been not to come to Bethel. ties lo be transformed wherever Record: 6-4-2, fifth in MIAC played in 67 contests for the While coaching is a perk 1 am led." faith and dreamed about school Next game: Friday, Feb. 17, Flyers. Beckett then signed with at Bethel, Beckeii said, "I never Beckeii knows that he still Hamline at Drake Arena, 7 the Minnesota Wild in 2003 came here to coach; I just knew has more to learn, as he staled, to help me in my quest." p.m. and played for their farm teams that I would serve and wanted "I find that I need to renew my WOMEN'S HOCKEY in Houston and Pensacola. to offer what I could." Through mind, remembering to take my­ -Jason Beckett Last week: Beat Concordia Before long, however, Beck­ his serving as an assistant coach self out of ihe picture and focus Twice at home, 3-0, 2-0 ett felt God place other desires for the hockey team, Beckett has on who God is." Beckett is con­ Record: 8-6, third in MIAC on his heart. been able to offer Bethel players "It has also been a huge He reflected on Romans 12:2, a fident that studying at Bethel Next game: Friday, Feb. 17, "In my last year of hockey," expert advice from his wealth blessing seeing the game from verse thar has exemplified this is where he is best able to do Hamline at home, 7 p.m. Beckett said, "I knew I was miss­ of experience. Freshman Kent the other side of things," Beck­ season in Beckett's life at Bethel: that—though, admittedly, he MEN'S INDOOR TRACK ing some foundational elements Bostrom reflected on Becketi's ett said, and then agreeing with "Do not conform any longer to still finds the word "bibliogra­ Last week: At UW-River Falls in my faith and dreamed about helpful spirit and the sacrifices Bostrom, continued, "and al- the patterns of the world, but phy" a bit troubling, Coca-Cola Classic Top finishers: Steve Strom 3rd place, 800 m; Jordan Groh 3rd place, 5000 m; Brandson. Game of the Johnson, 3rd place, pole vault Tennis starts season strong Next meet: Friday, Feb. 17, at By Rachel Erickson U of M Snowshoe Classic WOMEN'S INDOOR Pressure from the Belhel Week TRACK men and women's tennis teams Last week: At Coca-Cola Clas­ was too much for Concordia Women's basketball vs. sic at UW-River Falls players on Saturday, Feb. 4. With Top finishers: Sheri Netland, impressive 7-2 victories for both Carleton 1st place, high jump, 2nd the men and the women, Bethel place, 55m; Nikki Umhoeffer, tennis proved an unstoppable When: Saturday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m. 1st place, mile run; Autumn force. Unheard of in head Coach Adkins, 2nd place, high jump Dan Morton's history at Belhel, Next meet: Saturday, Feb. 18, this first match brought a prom­ Where: Home, Robertson Center Gym at U of M Open ising start to the tennis season, MEN'S TENNIS with bright prospects ahead. Why you should go: In their final game of the season Last week: Lost at Gustavus Bethel doubles was espe­ and the one that might decide whether the Lady Roy­ 9-0 cially strong on Feb. 4: Senior als make the playoffs for the first time since 1997, the Record: 1-1 Courtney Kelly and freshman Next meet: Friday, Feb. 17, LeRoyce Chapman recorded a team looks for revenge against a Carleton team that beat them 67-50 earlier in the year. The night is also senior vs. St. Scholastica at home, dominating 8-1 win at number 7:30 p.m. one doubles. night, and it will be the last time seniors Emily Stavem WOMEN'S TENNIS Kelly, Bethel's number one and Jen Ahlberg play on the Robertson Center floor. Last week: Won at home vs. net shark and venerable force at USD 6-3 number one doubles, said she Record: 2-0 likes the chances of the Royals' Next meet: Friday, Feb. 17, doubles teams. "I think doubles vs. St. Scholastica at home, 4 could really be a strong poini p.m. for us this year, especially since our new girls seem to like com­ Photos by Alicia Torgerson ing to the net. We need to be as Women's Hockey aggressive as possible if we want to win our doubles maiches." "I feel like the guys have worked And aggressive they were. on the Rise The team also got wins from hard during the off-season and it With two shutout number iwo doubles players, is paying off and will continue to pay victories over juniors Kari Blair and Andrea Beegle (8-0) and number three off the rest of the season, hopefully Concordia last doubles players, senior Lindsey bringing one of the best years for weekend (3-0, 2- Chapman and sophomore Katy 0), the Lady Royals Kiger (8-5). Bethel tennis in a while." The boys had an equally moved into a tie for , strong match against Concordia -Chris Scheevel third in the MIAC with wins from their number two doubles, junior Steve Tor­ second year and is showing his team's menial edge, "We played with St. Olaf. The res and freshman Alex Zabel (8- talents yet again. In ihe Concor­ five tie breakers [against Con­ team's next game 0), and number three doubles, dia maich, he pulled oul an im­ cordia] and won them all. This is Saturday against senior Josh Widen and junior pressive 6-4, 7-5 victory over a shows real player maturity and Mark Tarman (8-3). lough opponent. Known for his focus." This also proves thai Hamline at Columbia The men's team, however, crushing forehand, Scheevel has Belhel tennis players don'l crack Arena. really shined in singles play. been a strong asset io lhe team when lhe pressure is on. Sophomore Chris Scheevel is and a force to reckon with since The Bethel women's team's playing number one for the he sianed at Bethel. most recent win came .on Feb. Bethel's success in this 11 against a new opponent, lhe match began long before Feb. University of South Dakota. 4. Both teams have been train­ Their match score of 6-3 leads ing diligently in lhe off-season, them to a 2-0 record this sea­ holding daily captain's practices son. in January. The men faced a tough lest "1 feel like the guys have last weekend against Guslavus worked hard during the off­ Adolphus, ranked fourth na­ season and it is paying off and tionally. While the team lost 9- will continue to pay off the rest 0, they gained valuable experi­ of the season," said Scheevel, ence from the matches. "hopefully bringing one of the The team's next match is best years for Bethel tennis in a at home in the SRC on Friday, while." Feb. 17 against Saint Scholastica Nol only do Bethel tennis at 4:00 p.m, for the women and players work hard to train their at 7:30 p.m. for lhe men. You physical play, but ihey have can also catch the men's match also developed a menial tenac­ against St. Norbert on Saturday, ity that helps ihem overcome Feb. 18 at 11:00 a.m. lough maich play. Head Coach Dan Morion complimented his Photos by Rob Williams