The Echo: May 1, 2009

May 1, 2009 Volume 96, No. 24 The Voice of Taylor University since 1913 A&E Marion Meijer officially opens

to spin the wheel to receive scratch-off coupons and priz- es. With the help of colorful fly- ers, Meijer displayed its largest “South Park” takes aim sale items toward the front of “They might have only killed the store, where several cus- Kenny once so far in Season 13, tomers stood in checkout lines but Trey Parker and Matt Stone waiting to purchase their items, are as vicious as ever.” which ranged from groceries and electronics to toiletries and WORLD clothing. Freshman Caroline Helmke said, “Everything I was taught about marketing, consumerism and selling immediately came to my mind when I saw the in- side of the new Meijer.” “Everything important was Swine Flu Spreads at eye level,” she said. “All the “With the rapid spread of this flashy things were placed at the disease, the World Health Orga- end caps luring me down the nization has just raised its pan- aisles, and what ended up to be demic alert to a phase 5.” just a two-item trip turned into a 10-item trip. I’ve never felt Katy Andres OPINIONS Balloons line the checkout aisles of the newly-opened Meijer in Marion. more like a typical American consumer than I did when I left By Hillary May formally introducing the store It has certainly created new job of food were given to passing the store.” Contributor to the public soon after. opportunities.” shoppers. For freshman Jack Davies, “The soft opening went pret- With the official opening un- Throughout the opening, shopping at Meijer is all about Taylor students now have ty well,” said Nicoya Rolle, an derway, Meijer hosted a pro- several employees stood in the healthy, wider range of food an alternative to Wal-Mart employee of the new store. “We motional event at 10 a.m. to the aisles offering assistance, products. and Kmart, as Meijer officially had quite a few customers. The help publicize sale items. Em- while others continued to stack “I’m excited that Meijer is opened its doors to the com- official opening, however, was ployees dressed up in costumes the shelves with new products. finally opening. It’s really like Im(media)te gratification munity of Marion at 7 a.m. rather slow, but we’re hope- and handed out balloons and There were various sales on an upscale Wal-Mart,” Davies “Passive information has re- Sunday. ful. Building a Meijer was defi- cookies to children. Advertise- food and houseware. A Meijer said. “It’s cleaner, crisper and placed active knowledge in our Meijer hosted a soft opening nitely a risk, but the number of ment tables were set up around spinning wheel was even set much more visually appeal- society.” on Wednesday, April 22, before shoppers is expected to grow. the store, and free samples up, which allowed customers ing.” IN BRIEF Heritage Weekend Taylor’s annual Heritage Week- end is here, and key events for Students consider graduate schools this year include the Campbell Hall dedication in honor of Walt By Benita Lee philosophy and education de- Graduate Record Examination Campbell’s legacy as dean of Co-News Editor partments have a good mix of (GRE). They also “give guid- students, Grandparents Day on students attending graduate ance through personal interac- Friday, and residence hall picnics Looking back on your high school and working. tions or advising, and write lots and open houses on Saturday. school years, you remember On the whole, professors and of recommendation letters,” On Friday, May 1, there will be the college application pro- students both agree Taylor has said Ken Kiers, department a Distinguished Faculty Lecture at 4 p.m. in the Nussbaum Sci- cess. It was a hassle to take done an exceptional job in pre- chair. ence Center. the SATs, shorten your list of paring students for graduate Mick Bates, assistant profes- On Saturday, the TU Cycling dream schools, and painstak- school. Most alumni cite their sor of business and director of Club Alumni Ride is at 9 a.m., ingly squeeze out a couple of experience at Taylor as tremen- the Innovative Enterprises Pro- and everyone is invited to be a essays to make you stand out. dously beneficial in equipping gram, says the department en- part of the 19-mile round trip to Now, years later, many are them for life after graduation. courages students to get expe- the Matthews Covered Bridge. forced to go through it all once According to the Career Devel- rience outside Taylor to stand The 55th annual Taylathon bike more, only with higher stakes. opment Office, about 18 per- out against the competition. races will begin 11 a.m. The Heritage Program, includ- With graduation just around cent of Taylor’s 2007 graduates “The best thing that students ing the Campbell Hall Dedication, the corner, the panicked, ex- are now in graduate school. can do during their career here will be held at Rediger Chapel at hausted look in many seniors’ Within the different depart- is not only work hard to get 3:30 p.m. eyes serve to prove one thing – ments, professors often con- good grades, but to do some- it’s time to start thinking about duct one-on-one sessions with thing that’s real world in na- life after Taylor. students to offer them advice ture that they can put on their Mr. TU Pageant Deciding between graduate and opportunities. résumé to make them differ- Twelve guys from all over campus will be competing in Taylor’s school and working after grad- Communication Arts pro- ent,” Bates said. “If they can very own Mr. TU pageant at 8:15 uation can be a tough choice, fessor Jessica Rousselow- do that, and they can secure a p.m. on Tuesday, May 5. They and the results often vary be- Winquist said that “professors solid internship, they position will showcase their talents in tween the different depart- discuss career and graduate themselves very well.” four categories: choreographed ments at Taylor. school options with classes and Senior Troy Tomasik is one dance, talent, TU spirit formal Students who major in ar- individual students” in an ef- student who has taken the ad- wear and an interview. eas like Christian education, fort to aid students in their de- vice to heart, as the business All proceeds from ticket sales will be given to two families psychology and most sciences cisions for the future. management and chemistry struggling financially to provide often end up going to graduate The physics department pe- major has been accepted to Sarah Neel for their sons who suffer from se- school, while the media com- riodically offers a course to Harvard Business School. Senior Troy Tomasik is one of several Taylor students accepted into graduate school. rious illnesses. munication, math, visual arts, help students prepare for the See Grads Page 2 Tickets are priced at $3 and will be available at the Dining Commons on May 4 and 5, and at the door. Arthur Hodson: the gift of a lifetime WEEKENDWEATHER By Hannah Beers The estate gift is the last of million. The Indiana Wesleyan Co-News Editor Hodson’s lifetime of generosity University endowment will re- TODAY and service to Taylor. He lived ceive $10.6 million and anoth- 63/ 44 It is unlikely that any one stu- in Upland and studied for two er $2.6 million will go toward dent at Taylor has not entered years at Taylor before transfer- White’s Residential and Fam- the Hodson Dining Commons. ring to Purdue to pursue chem- ily Services, an organization But it is likely, unfortunately, istry, graduating in 1936. Ten assisting community youth in that students can better de- years later, his father’s declin- Wabash, Ind. scribe the PowerPoint menu ing health brought him back to The three recipients of Hod- PARTLY CLOUDY slides than the man whom the Upland, where he maintained son’s generosity reflect his building is named after. his family’s farm and helped lifelong mission to help young SATURDAY During chapel on Wednes- found the STAR Financial Bank people learn and grow. 60/45 day, students were re-intro- in Upland. (In fact, the “A” in One student who experienced duced to Arthur Hodson, when “STAR” stands for Arthur Hod- this mission firsthand was a President Eugene Habecker son.) He also served as a Tay- young Jay Kesler, now Taylor announced Hodson’s $13.8 lor Board of Trustees member President Emeritus. In 1955, million estate gift to Taylor from 1959 to 1963. when Kesler transferred from — the largest estate gift in the His wife of 63 years, Mary Ball State, Taylor had no finan- RAIN & CLOUDS university’s history. Hodson, passed away Jan. 24, cial aid department. With no “It’s just such a blessing for 1996, and Hodson remarried outside support, Kesler worked SUNDAY Taylor to receive it in these Nelle Alspaugh, the woman for hard to pay for his education 63 /45 current economic times,” said whom the Dining Common’s but found himself coming up   Provost Steve Bedi. “God’s tim- Alspaugh rooms are named. short. Hodson met Kesler in ing is perfect. Who would have They were married almost nine the STAR Financial Bank over known, when this was all be- years before she died in 2005. a request for a loan. ing put together, that it would Hodson passed away two years (come at) just the right time to later in 2007. See Hodson Page 2 RAIN & CLOUDS Arthur Hodson provide this encouragement?” The total estate is worth $27 May 1, 2009 Page 2 A look back at Social Justice Week Charities benefited from Social Jus- By Sam Stevens Staff Writer tice Week as well. Money collected from the cardboard community will go This week, Taylor students were to a youth conference on reconciliation challenged to step out of their dorm and social justice in Rwanda. rooms and comfort zones. “We decided to ask for a $2 dona- Shane Claiborne, author of “The Ir- tion from the students who wanted resistible Revolution,” started out the to be a part of the cardboard commu- week discussing the need for Christ’s nity,” said sophomore Hannah Chupp, love to be shared in tangible ways and a student board member. “This figure the importance of preaching the gospel reflects the fact that a large portion of with our lives. the world today lives on $2 a day.” “Christianity is more than just a set T-shirt donation boxes were set up of doctrines on paper,” he stated. “I’ve in the dorms for The Mercy House, a learned more about God in the tears of community development in Anderson. a homeless mother than any theology “We all know the cardboard com- book.” munity’s not actually simulating pov- On Tuesday, Chris Lahr discussed the erty,” Chupp said. “But what I think is history of the Rwandan genocide and wonderful about living outside in a box his own experiences there. He chal- this week is the intentionality of be- lenged students to open themselves up ing uncomfortable. To get outside our to the people of the world and to truly comfort zone, to get a little bit soaked be moved by compassion. by the rain, brings a new set of experi- “We live in a safe, plastic Christian- ences that can only help us to under- ity,” he said. “But have we done any- stand others.” thing to truly make a difference?” The week was wrapped up with Mark Social Justice Week Director Dan- Struck of ALARM ministries. In his ielle Green explained the poverty sim- address he stressed the importance of ulation conducted on Wednesday. Stu- compassion, justice, and peace in be- dents were given a scenario or a family ing a witness for Christ. “We are sup- situation to imitate what it is like to posed to be a peculiar people,” he said. live on a limited income. “Otherwise, what makes us different “It may not be an exact representa- from the rest of the world? We need to Timmy Huynh Students construct their cardboard houses Monday afternoon at the start of Social Justice Week. tion, but it gives students a sense of demonstrate a hope that is different, so understanding, empathy and compas- that we can give a reason for the hope sion,” Green said. that lies in us.”

Grads from Page 1 “very significant learning experience.” it costs. Building rapport and strong Tomasik is grateful for an unforget- relationships with professors is also Tomasik had applied to various de- table four years at Taylor, and is look- essential, as they will be your support partments within a few top schools ing forward to tackling more signifi- and guide. around the country, and did not expect cant problems and using his skills to “You have to start early ... if you want to get into both Harvard and Rice Uni- make a difference in the world. to go to graduate school,” he said. “Un- versity. Although Harvard requires its “Taylor’s helped me get a broad dergraduate is just a preparation for students to obtain work experience for based education, with a strong Chris- graduate school, so you need to be two years prior to admission, Tomasik tian worldview attached to it, which careful in the classes that you choose, is already excited to learn more and is beneficial,” he said. “(It) helped me and invest in your studies.” develop connections, and recognizes get ready to face the challenges that As for senior Jeremy Erickson, a that “God opened the door with the I would expect to face when I gradu- mathematics and computer science Harvard admission.” ate.” major who is going to the University During his time at Taylor, Tomasik Regarding the process of applying for of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for was involved in various extracurricular graduate school, Tomasik advises stu- graduate school, he advises students to activities, which was what helped him dents to “treat your applications like a prioritize their activities, apply far in stand out. He states other factors like job, and put a lot of time into them ... advance and target numerous schools. internship experiences, a high GPA and just take it one step at a time.” For those who have yet to go through and having good relationships with Another student heading to graduate the experience, the task may seem professors as beneficial too. school is senior Nate Antiel, an English daunting, but take heed to the advice Tomasik worked at Taylor’s Cen- literature and history major, who will given by those who have gone before ter for Research and Innovation, the be attending Trinity College in Dublin, us. chemistry department, Taylor’s En- Ireland, to study Irish Literature. Preparation is key. Spend your time trepreneurship Club (TEC), and also Antiel had this to say for students at college wisely, know what you want, founded his own company on campus. looking to pursue graduate studies and go all out for it. Then you no longer He describes Tiergan Technologies after Taylor: Allocate your time well. have to cringe when asked the critical LLC as a “chemical research company Plan in advance what schools you want question: “What are you going to do developing a new process to making to apply to, find out when the appli- after you graduate?” carbon nanotubes,” and says it was a cation deadlines are and how much

"I chose to pursue my masters at Grace because of the Prayer in Counseling class. Mary Hodson ate lunch on campus proximately $6 million was designated Hodson from Page 1 I was very impressed with a school that put special emphasis on prayer. I have with the student body every Sunday. for specific purposes: scholarships, a “I went down to the Upland bank ... Through the relationships fostered be- faculty chair in the School of Business, learned much about counseling, but I feel that I have learned much about myself. and I told him my sad story,” Kesler tween the local business man and gen- the operation of the Dining Commons, Even more important, by example, my teachers have shown how well Jesus has explained. “He, in a sense, became my erations of Taylor students, Hodson and the William Taylor Foundation. enabled them to love others. I thank God for directing me to this program.” financial aid officer, and we became maintained the close bond with the The remaining $7.8 million will go good friends over that.” university that culminated in his final predominantly toward the construc- Becky Stetson, Student Graduate Department of Counseling and Interpersonal Relations Thirty years later, they were reunited contribution. tion of the Science Learning Center. in Upland, and by then Hodson’s in- “Those students didn’t know it at the “The university is going to be sig- vestment had been proven a good one; time, (but) they were part of a much nificantly advanced through this ... in Kesler had returned to Taylor as uni- bigger story,” said Vice President for every way: scholarships, programs, t M.A. in Counseling versity president. University Advancement Ben Sells. facilities, and then the life lesson of t M.A. in Interpersonal Relations While the Hodsons never had chil- “You never know who you may be sit- stewardship,” Bedi said. “It’s more t Scripturally based dren of their own, they invested deeply ting next to in the Dining Commons.” than you could ever ask or imagine.” t Focused on each student’s personal & in the lives of Taylor students. He and Of the $13.8 million estate gift, ap- Web site: www. grace.edu spiritual growth E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 866.974.7223 200 Seminary Drive, CACREP Accreditation The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body, recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA), has granted accreditation for Winona Lake, Indiana 46590 we read the the M.A. in Counseling Degree in Mental Health Counseling at Grace College. e-mails you delete. friday saturday sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday Chapel 10 a.m. Lit @ Night Chapel 10 a.m. Indy Mini-Marathon Jr. Voice Recital Chapel 10 a.m. Student Poster Rest and recovery tent Alana Kee and Emily Hurst Dr. Jay Kesler, TBA, 8:15 p.m. Pastor Isaac Shaw, Session Heritage Weekend President Emeritus after race Sopranos New Delhi, India Alspaugh East in DC 8 a.m. Recital Hall, 3 p.m. Grandparent’s Day Int’l Mosaic Night Symphony Concert Smoke on the Rediger Aud., 6:30 p.m. Taylathon Orchestra Concert Jazz Ensemble & Ringers 11 a.m. Mountain Rediger Aud., 7:30 p.m. Rediger Aud., 4 p.m. Spring production Lighthouse Taekwondo Mitchell Theatre, 3 p.m. Application Opera Scenes Smoke on the KSAC, 3:30 p.m. Part 2 due today Recital Hall, 8 p.m. Mountain Taylor Ringers & Bell taylor.edu/lighthouse Spring production Smoke on the Choir Concert Mitchell Theatre, 8 p.m. Mountain Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. TU Bookstore Spring production Clothing Sale Mitchell Theatre, 8 p.m. Five days

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Swine flu spreads cine for the H1N1 virus because little is known about it and it rapidly changes from Mexico nature. to the world Also, the regular human flu tends to affect people with weaker immune sys- “Influenza pandemics must By Chris Anderson tems, such as children or the elderly, be taken seriously precisely Contributor but many of the deaths linked with the because of their capacity to H1N1 have been of people who are oth- spread rapidly to every country The disease commonly known as the erwise healthy and strong. in the world. On the positive “swine flu” has spread its way around Besides posing a serious health con- side, the world is better pre- the world, causing widespread concern, the flu has taken its toll in other pared for an influenza pandemic cern. areas. Some countries, such as China than at any time in history. ” The virus is believed to have origi- and Russia, have banned pork imports - WHO Director-General nated in Mexico, where there have been from the United States and Mexico, se- 168 suspected deaths from the flu. In riously hurting the pork industry. Ac- Dr.Margaret Chan the United States, there is one death cording to Cuthbert, “The concern for suspected from the disease and at least the American pork producer will be have not changed any of our plans for 109 confirmed cases. people who are ill informed and choose summer missions teams due to the out- The flu is now present in 11 different not to buy pork. This could adversely break of the swine flu, although we are countries, the most recent of which are affect the market because demands will monitoring the situation very closely Germany and Austria. However, it is be low and the price could go down.” and will make adjustments if deemed estimated that more than 2,700 people While not going as far as banning the necessary. We are informing students have the disease without knowing it. purchase of pork, the United States has of the precautions that they need to With the rapid spread of this disease, flickr.com been taking safety precautions as well; take to protect themselves from illness the World Health Organization (WHO) People gather at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City to pray for the the government is distributing 25 per- just as we would do for any short-term has just raised its pandemic alert to a “swine flu” outbreak in their country. cent of its stockpile of antiviral medica- missions project.” phase 5, which is the second-highest tions Tamiflu and Relenza to all states, So far there have only been three con- level. the same methods as the common flu, “You cannot get it from eating pork or over 100 elementary, junior high, and firmed cases of the virus in or around The disease, officially known by its such as by coughing, sneezing or simply pork products.” high schools have been closed as a pre- Indiana, but simple precautionary scientific name as influenza A(H1N1), touching something with the flu virus The symptoms for H1N1 include fe- cautionary measure, and the U.S. Cen- measures should be taken since this came about as a mixture of genes from on it. ver, cough, sore throat, body aches, ters for Disease Control and Prevention virus seems to be spreading faster than the bird, swine and human flu viruses, In contrast to popular belief, the headache, chills and fatigue. These has issued a notice warning to avoid all usual. If students experience flu-like which is why the WHO is no longer us- H1N1 virus is not spread from hogs to symptoms are essentially the same as nonessential travel to Mexico at this symptoms, Taylor advises them to stay ing the incorrect term “swine flu.” Swine people, explained Jess Cuthbert, the with the normal flu, which makes it time. in their room and contact the Health flu is the contagious respiratory disease coordinator of on-campus recruitment hard to diagnose. The main difference In regard to what Taylor is doing, Center at 998-6200. that affects just the pigs. The H1N1 vi- at Taylor, and someone who has had between the regular human flu and Mary Rayburn, director of student rus is spread from person to person in first-hand experience with hog farms. the H1N1 virus is that there is no vac- ministries at Taylor, explained that “we Moeschberger selected for South African ‘public theology’ conference By Stephen Groves World News Editor tackle individual political, economic people from different disciplines, and and social issues. then you bring in the rich diversity from Moeschberger will be working with all of Africa, I think we’ll have a wealth This summer Psychology and Higher the group addressing HIV/AIDS. He of perspectives that will shape the way Education professor Scott Moesch- will bring a unique perspective from the we think about these issues,” Moesch- berger will bring a unique perspective field of psychology. berger said. to South Africa. “Those suffering from HIV/AIDS also Besides offering a psychologist’s per- He will be traveling there to partici- suffer in their mental health,” he said. spective, Moeschberger said he also pate in a conference that brings togeth- “It can create tension and strife within hopes to learn from the experience. “I er American and African professors to the entire community. This issue is usu- think it will even change the way I think study and discuss problems facing Af- ally discussed in global spheres, but I ... it allows me to be a better educator rica, such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic, see the importance of breaking it down for students with some of the problems racial and ethnic tensions and chal- to individual levels and concerns.” facing South Africa,” he said. lenges to demcracy. Moeschberger was At the end of the conference, the team After the conference, Moeschberger chosen as one of eight professors from of professors hopes to put together a will be joined by a group of Taylor the Christian Colleges and Universities book that presents a Christian perspec- psychology students who will spend (CCCU) to participate in the conference tive to “public theology,” or examining three weeks in South Africa. They will that will put together essays that pres- what God has to say about current is- be involved in working with peace and ent a Christian perspective to public sues. American and African professors reconciliation projects, confronting xe- policy. will work alongside each other to bring nophobia, and working with orphans. “The whole purpose is to bring a theo- diverse perspectives to the table. They will also partner with Youth for logical perspective to current issues. We “It’ll be fantastic. Any time you have Christ South Africa. believe we have something to offer the public sphere and can bring a Christian perspective to how public policy is de- veloped,” Moeschberger said. The conference brings together professors in the fields of theology, political science, philosophy, history, law and psychology, as in Moeschberger’s Sarah Neel case. During the two-week conference, Psychology and Higher Education professor Scott Moeschberger will con- the professors will split into teams to tribute his expertise in South Africa this summer.

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Ammunition Blast injures Drug cartel boss arrested hundreds Mexico- Mexican police captured Tanzania- An ammunition dump on one of the most sought-after drug the outskirts of the city of Dar es bosses in a raid in Matamoros, Mex- Salaam exploded on Thursday, kill- ico, near the U.S. border. The man is ing 11 people. More than 300 people suspected to be the leader of the Los were hospitalized by the blast. Inves- Zetas drug gang, the armed wing of tigations into the cause of the explo- the Mexican Gulf Cartel. sion are still underway. South Korean ex-leader under cor- Foreign aid staff freed ruption suspicion Sudan- Two foreign aid workers tak- South Korea- Former President Roh en captive three weeks ago in Dar- Moo-hyun is being questioned over fur have been freed. The French and allegations that he accepted bribes Canadian workers were described to from a businessman. Moo-hyun took be in good health by the Sudanese office in 2003 with promises his ad- government. ministration would be free from corruption. Britain leaves Iraq Iraq- A flag-lowering ceremony in Car crashed into royal parade Basra marks the end of the six-year Netherlands- A car careened into military mission of British troops in crowds on Thursday in an attempt to Iraq. Prime Minister Gordon Brown attack the Dutch royal family. The car *XBTESBXOUP(SBDFBOEUIFBSFBCZJUTDPTUFòFDUJWFOFTT A glimpse of Grace: called the operation a “success missed the bus carrying the queen 8IBUTLFQUNFIFSFBSFUIFHJGUFEQSPGFTTPST5IFJSGPSNJEBCMF t#JCMJDBMMZ3PPUFE t"DBEFNJDBMMZ&YDFMMFOU story,” but many throughout Britain and her family, but crashed into the have protested the 179 British mili- crowd, killing five people. BDBEFNJD LOPXMFEHF IBT CFFO NBUDIFE POMZ CZ UIFJS t$VMUVSBMMZ4FOTJUJWF t4QJSJUVBMMZ5SBOTGPSNJOH t.JOJTUSZ'PDVTFE tary deaths. TQJSJUVBMJUZ5IFZBSFGVMMZFOHBHFEJONJOJTUSZUIFNTFMWFTBOE Ethnic clashes kills 32 M.A., M.Div., D.Min. on-campus programs available. QFSTPOBMMZ DBSF BCPVU NZ TQJSJUVBM EFWFMPQNFOU 0VUTJEF PG Iran accused “leading terrorism Pakistan- Pushtuns and Urdu- Two M.A. programs o ered online. DMBTTSPPN XFEJTDVTTBOEQSBZPWFSUIFKPZTBOEUIFTUSVHHMFT sponsor” speakers clashed on Wednesday United States- The U.S. state depart- in the city of Karachi, killing 32 and PGNJOJTUSZ*SFDFJWFHSFBUFODPVSBHFNFOUGSPNUIFN*XJMM FOr more Info Contact: ment has declared Iran the “most ac- injuring 50, according to early police DPOUJOVBMMZMPPLCBDLPOUIJTUJNFXJUIEFFQHSBUJUVEF tive state sponsor of terrorism” in its reports. Pakistani troops launched 866.974.7223 annual report. It says that Iran’s role operations this week against Taliban Kenneth Hurne, Grace Seminary Student gts.grace.edu in financing terrorism has continually militants who had spread to the city thwarted peace in the area. from their stronghold in Swat.

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Penthouse: an option for residency Steve Etheridge - Opinions Editor

Penthouse is the armpit of Morris. What I mean by So we might not be all familial like Broho guys or this is there are concentrated bad smells in particu- good at clearing sidewalks on long boards like Foun- lar vicinities of the hallway, like one spot that smells dation guys or (I don’t actually know what Sammy a lot like a taco, but with an old, curled Dr. Scholl’s II does) like Sammy II guys, but at least we have a insert instead of a tortilla. The only other place in the J-shaped extended valve for filling water bottles. And building that can rival our smells is the north side of that’s something worth writing about. Foundation. “Armpit of Morris” might seem like a kind of nega- tive epithetic signifier, but it’s really not. If you think about it, the armpit is in close proximity to the heart and is key in regulating body temperature via perspi- ration. So not only are we right there cuddling with the place where Jesus lives, but without us, the build- Timmy Huynh ing might develop a pretty severe fever. Afraid to go any deeper with that metaphor, here are more things you should know about us: The Brotherhood... Penthouse is a pretty even mix of strong guys in sleeveless shirts and nerds. If you’ve seen “Revenge and the Doctrine of of the Nerds,” the atmosphere is pretty similar. One can’t walk through the lobby without getting beat up the Triumvirate or participating in a spontaneous synthesizer solo. James “Mercury” Daniels - Contributor The pinnacle of our year is the Christmas Homecom- ing Open House Pep Rally Contest, but not anymore since we started abiding with the fire code. Of all the Brotherhood doctrine, the most difficult for many to understand Penthouse has an annual tradition called Cinco de is that of the triumvirate; the dynamic unity of the Snake, the Pope, and the Mayo (term’s meaning/origin: unknown) that hap- Phu(...)bs. The doctrine of the triumvirate is highly important to Brotherhood pens on May 7, where we go outside with a keg of The Almighty YO theology, and I know of several who have lost faith based almost entirely on non-alcoholic root beer and make believe it’s alco- their difficulty in understanding why the triumvirate is even necessary. This holic non-root beer. article is an attempt to explain in simple (though hopefully not simplistic) Another good tradition is Solemnity Day, where we Foundation terms the ultimate meaning of “triumvirate.” visit a monastery and listen to Rich Mullins while eat- Adrienne Chaudoin - Staff Writer First we will look at the Snake. The Snake is the quietest aspect of the trium- ing yellow Warheads until we cry.

virate, and not surprisingly, the one whom everybody loves. Without mysti- Another good one is The Purpose Driven Knife, I remember the first time I saw the coon hat. I was walking cal revelation of the truth, it is impossible for mere mortals to understand where we give a blindfolded freshman a knife and tell around the DC when I saw a raccoon bobbing along the top of the the choosing of the Snake. Some say that the Snake is not chosen, but rather him to stab as he feels led. A four inch scar on my salad bar. I wondered why no one else cared there was a raccoon Don’t Mess a “pre-deceased reincarnation” of the early Snake. This view is generally abdomen indicates it’s a holey experience. on the loose. I watched as it magically glided along and rode on top thought of as heretical. A more orthodox teaching is that the Snake is chosen There’s been a legend since Morris was first built in of someone’s head to the Foundation table. That was no raccoon. with the by the previous Snake. The Snake’s manifestation at the Brotherhood table is World War I that the ghost of Samuel Morris haunts That was the coon hat. proclaimed with glorious festivities and many shouts, initiated by the Pope. any non-handicapped person who uses the handicap Have you ever wondered why different people only wear it at The Pope is the most religiously-minded aspect of the triumvirate. On the shower on the south side. It isn’t true, though. Sam- certain times? It’s not something to be trifled with. You can’t just Coon Hat! floor, the Pope is often seen levitating in a seated position, meditating on the uel Morris’ ghost takes the shower no one else wants, wear it any time you want. Wearing it started out almost as a sham- true meaning of “Broho.” This often goes on for hours, and sometimes even which is why he haunts the second shower on south ing act. The coon hat is used on Foundation when a disagreement days. In some of the longer meditation sessions, members of the Brother- side, where an eco-friendly shower head spits a pretty arises. When both sides of the disagreement are confident that hood will tiptoe around as they go about their business on the floor to avoid pathetic spray. If you feed his ghost a Cheez-It, he’ll their stance is correct, a bet will be made. Whoever loses the Of- rousing him from his contemplations. Every few years, no one really knows tell you stories about cool clouds he has seen. ficial Coon Hat Bet must wear the coon hat on the next Monday, how many, the Pope is transmuted into a new form, and his old form is taken Not much else to say about Penthouse, ’cept that it’s Wednesday or Friday. The loser must wear it to chapel, all of their up by a mere mortal, known as a “former Pope.” a great place to go to get an iPod stolen. We have for- classes, and at least one meal. No one is capable of understanding what the Phu(…)bs does, or why ev- givably dark and absorbent carpet and strategically Example bets can be over movie quotes, song lyrics, sports out- ery few years a new “b” is added to his name. As the great Broho theologian cindered walls. Our water fountain has a J-shaped comes, etc. You may have seen Foundation junior Ryan Strange Babubis once said, “If it were understandable, it would not be the Phu(…) extended valve for filling water bottles, something I sporting the coon hat on Wednesday. He had bet that the Houston bs.” haven’t seen elsewhere. And everyone’s pretty nice, Texans would make the playoffs. minds me of scenes from “The Lord of the Rings”: a war for ious experiences of our lives. When our ammunition stores too. Like every famous trinket of time, there is a deep history that goes the coon hat was drawn up, scores of water balloons and were starting to want, none other than Brandon Fitzsim- 8544-09-04-Fuller-Taylor2:Layout 1 4/17/09 12:01 PM Page 1 with the coon hat. Junior Kyle Bavender recounts the tale: squirt guns were prepared, and as evening fell, we marched mons burst out of First East’s back door with the coon hat Ladies and Gentlemen... “In spring of ’07, the war for the coon hat took place. One fate- upon the stronghold of our adversary. Throngs of allies clinging to his hand. A great chase ensued that may or may ful day after chapel, some Wengatz men cornered Ben Taylor, who joined us: friends from Penthouse, men from Bergwall, not have involved a greased Brandon Wong sprinting after had recently lost a coon hat bet, and our beloved coon hat was sto- and a handful of Swallow guys. And as Elves, Rohirrim our hero. The incredibly slippery man was miraculously len. Naturally, we were in uproar at this great injustice. My PA at and Hobbits (respectively) joined Gondor in their march to wrestled down, the chasers were diverted, and the coon hat the last thing he wants is a the time, Hugh White, put up WANTED posters with the criminal the very Gates of Mordor, the Eye of the bell tower burned was thrown to a bike-riding Ben Taylor. Foundation & Co. THE SNAKE mugs of some Wengatz men on them. What followed greatly re- brightly. Our “war” was one of the more awkward yet hilar- lifted a great cheer of celebration and victory.” sermon that doesn’t connect. Sammy II Nick Rodemann & Steven Ford - Contributors Quick Reference Chart how will you reach Sammy II thinks Name – Jacob Erb Hair Color – Brown Sammy 2. At mere mention of the name you’ll find every student at Taylor divided Weight – 125 him with God’s love? “Girls are Dumb” in opinion. You either love us, or you hate us. Maybe the animosity has something to Height – 5’9” do with our motto, that lively chant of “Sammy 2 Sucks!” with an appropriate response Eye color – Blue of “Up Yours!” Maybe your wing was flooded with paper, or you and your significant Vision – 20/40 In a society that is increasingly skeptical other happened to stumble into a wandering water balloon. Whatever your reason, Age – 19 it’s clear to us that you may have the wrong idea of what our floor’s about. Birthdate – 1/20/1990 of religion, being able to authentically Our presence is most evident around campus in the echoes of floor tradition. On a Hometown - Spokane, WA communicate the gospel is essential. At rare occasion, you may see a parade of us dressed up for floor dinner or playing intra- Current Residence – Spokane, WA mural dodge ball in our “whatever we can find” costumes. Or you’ll see a rich history Major – Math Ed Fuller, our renowned faculty can of affinity for the Frisbee passed down amongst some of the most dedicated players at Campus Residence – Morris Hall, Room 302 Taylor. And one of our most important rules on the floor is probably the one you may Availability status – Wanted but not taken help you better understand your world understand the least: “Girls are Dumb.” Lineage – Brotherhood’s sixth snake and prepare you to reach out to it. Let us explain once and for all. This rule is in place to encourage brotherly commu- Roommate – Aaron Sherbeck nity, as we hope to grow together and not make rash decisions. That means we urge If you feel called to service for Jesus our brothers to seek out women of God and not let them fall into the trap of thinking Snake-isms male-female relationships are of the utmost importance. The heart of Sammy 2 isn’t Most Remarkable quirk – Mottled skin Christ, we encourage you in tradition or how everyone else perceives us, it’s all about the guy next to you. It’s Favorite DC meal – Calzones to consider joining us at Fuller. living for more than your selfishness or the cheap laugh, but rather giving each other Favorite Home Cooked Meal – Beef and vegetable stew a place to come home to where we can be ourselves. Academic Achievements – Dean’s List, high school So you can love or hate us, it doesn’t really matter. We’re going to be Sammy 2 valedictorian, National Merit Finalist THEOLOGY either way. Whether hosting all-hall worship or a rave, we’re just 80 or so God-loving Family – parents – Daniel and Kathy, siblings – Alec, Bridget, Jackson, PSYCHOLOGY guys who like a little mischief now and then. Kayla, Niklaus And for the record, which will you remember better? Will it be the all-nighter that Pastimes – Enjoys reading, computer games, gardening INTERCULTURAL STUDIES you pulled to get a B- in Foundations, or your hallway being half-filled with newspa- Favorite Sport – Chess per by a fleet of masked Sammy men? On campus Job – Morris Front Desk Pasadena • Colorado • Southwest Favorite Board Games – Monopoly Northern California • Texas Favorite Taylor Professor thus far - Dr. Steve Messer Northwest • California Coast • Online Favorite Computer Game – “The War of the Ring” Words Given by Broho members to describe the Snake: slithery, powerhouse, stick-to-itiveness, Jumanji, cute, Timmy Huynh studious, delightful, shy, academic, noble, cuddly, www.fuller.edu insurmountable, beautiful, bodacious, ripped, gorgeous, almost perfect… 1-800-2FULLER

Snake Chant for Dummies Step 1 – The introduction: The Snake Chant can only be initiated by a member of Center Morris. It must be said exactly as follows: “Ladies and gentlemen, the Snake.” Step 2 – (all = all Morris men present) – A round of clapping Step 3 – (all shout) The Snake! Step 4 – (all) A second round of clapping Step 5 – (all shout) The Snake! Step 6 – (all) A third round of clapping Step 7 – (all shout) The Snake! Deadlines for Fall enrollment: Step 8 – (all shout) Hey, everybody loves the Snake! Hey! MS in Marital and Family Therapy, June 1; MA Programs, August 21

Once you have completed step 8, you may congratulate yourself. You have succesfully done the Snake Chant Source: James Mikolajczak (’00 grad) LIFE & TIMES LIFE & TIMES May 1, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 6 TV FEATURE This week in POP SOUTH CULTURE Hugh Jackman is just a plain old good guy. The buff actor showed just that by dropping $4,308.87 on PARK breakfast trays (67 of them) SEASON 13 and coffee (80 gallons of it!) Economic recession, the Jonas Brothers and Kanye West for the Arizona ‘Wolverine’ fans patiently camping out. By Andrew Neel | Co-Editor-in-Chief Brady Green of They might have only killed interview, however, they are not milieu behind the mortgage crisis. was justified: “I need to just get Georgia was convicted Kenny once so far in Season 13, playing favorites since they will The diabolic duo also took aim at past myself.” by a Manhattan Criminal but Trey Parker and Matt Stone make fun of anything and every- Disney in the episode “The Ring,” Their justifiable cultural critique are as vicious as ever. thing, a point driven home in the turning Mickey Mouse into the ne- doesn’t mean Parker and Stone are Court Judge of stalking, “South Park,” the controversial, Season 10 episode “Cartoon Wars.” farious mastermind who was mar- themselves immune from criti- harassment, criminal trespass oft-quoted and perennially-offen- For many people, the offensive keting the Jonas Brothers as sex cism, though, as one episode in and attempted aggravated sive animated show on Comedy content is reason enough to avoid objects to young girls – a premise Season 13 whose title I won’t print Central, recently aired the mid- viewing a single episode, but for not too far removed from reality. is so inane and painfully juvenile it harassment of Tyra Banks. season finale of its 13th season, those who venture into “South In a bold but highly specific almost invalidates the rest of their Green faces as many as 90 and the long-running program has Park,” the reward is a landscape attack, Parker and Stone made legitimate artistic efforts from days in jail. maintained its monopoly on ma- of insightful commentary on the Kanye West the object of ridicule this year. Another entertaining liciously and poignantly satirizing problems plaguing our culture. in “Fishsticks,” when everyone in but primarily pointless episode, society. Think the government is mak- South Park’s universe picked up “Pinewood Derby,” combines a Former ‘Idol’ hopeful Parker and Stone, co-creators of ing a bad economy worse? So do on the world’s funniest joke other classic crime story with a comedic Anoop Desai says that the show, have taken on some am- Parker and Stone, who mocked than the rapper who was the self- space romp that is devoid of both a bitious targets thus far this season, the bureaucratic blame-passing proclaimed “voice of a generation.” meaningful point and a memorable a ghost named Phyllis is including the government bailout, underlying the fiscal downturn in West himself responded to the plot. haunting the ‘Idol’ mansion, Disney’s manipulation of the Jonas the episode “Margaritaville.” Dur- episode on his blog (kanyeuniver- Flaws aside, though, Parker and and that she is particularly Brothers and Kanye West’s ego. ing the episode, Stan tries unsuc- secity.com), writing “South Park Stone have remained a cultural “South Park” is much-maligned cessfully to return a blender when murdered me last night and it’s force with a biting wit, and it’s fond of Allison Iraheta. “She by conservative audiences for its he’s directed from a retail outlet to pretty funny. It hurts my feelings, safe to say you’ll have the chance bangs around and keeps language, crude humor and often a lending house to the New York but what can you expect from to visit “South Park” and attend people awake. Allison hears blasphemous jokes. As Parker and Stock Exchange to the U.S. Trea- South Park!” West even admitted Kenny’s funeral(s) for years to Stone have said in interview after sury Department, mirroring the South Park’s mockery of his ego come. something in her room every night. I don’t know if someone’s just creeping around in there or what,” he says.

Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber’s 21-month-old son Sasha was in the hospital Tuesday night for respiratory issues.

Lil Wayne was accused of copyright infringement in a lawsuit filed last year that claimed the rapper failed to secure permission to sample the song ‘Once’ on his track ‘I Feel Like Dying.’

‘Ugly Betty’ star Ana Ortiz admits she’s gained more than just weight during her pregnancy. Apparently, she’s acquired psychic powers.

WTUR THEATRE MUSIC

Kevin Devine Smoke on the Mountain My Favorite Highway Brother’s Blood Taylor Theatre How To Call A Bluff

“Brother’s Blood” feels like a classic case of Attention Last Friday I had the privilege to attend Taylor The- I’d be lying if I claimed I never listened to pop- Deficit Disorder. It’s what happens when a talented atre’s performance of “Smoke on the Mountain.” The punk and enjoyed myself. This is the case with My musician like Kevin Devine has all the ambition in the two-hour musical comedy transported its audience Favorite Highway and their soon-to-be-released world but not enough confidence to back it up. And I into a 1930s Southern Baptist church, cumbersomely album, “How to Call a Bluff.” With classic screech- seriously mean talented. “Brother’s Blood” is glued to- adjusting to its musically liberal choir. The choir is ing vocals, power chords and poppy rhythms, My gether by Kevin’s fluid, poetic lyrics and how powerfully composed entirely of members from the odd, yet Favorite Highway brings a fun bounce through your he can wield his guitar. Which he appropriately book- hilarious, Sanders family who operate a convenience speakers. They currently have two EPs on iTunes, ends with acoustic masterpieces “All of Everything, store nearby the church. While the pastor attempts and the difference between those and their latest Erased” and “Tomorrow’s Just Too Late” (the latter to lead his congregation in a night of worship, the is the creativity. “How to Call a Bluff” seems to be accompanied by Brand New frontman Jesse Lacey). Sanders family finds many opportunities to play some playing to a much broader (and younger) audience. The problems come when he starts to mix in upbeat, of their own songs, resulting in an unusual worship But while the music is anything but revolutionary, electric tunes in with the simpler material. Together, service. The interactions between the pastor, the their lyrics lean towards the more positive side, songs like “Carnival,” politically-charged “Another Bag choir, and actors within the audience created many focusing on life, love and staying positive. Their of Bones,” and “Brother’s Blood” sound like a com- amusing dialogues that helped break up the musical clean, poppy sound is addictive, and their fan- pletely different album. They’re unique in their own numbers and develop the characters. Superb acting, focused attitude is genuine and fun. Present on softer alternative style and admittedly stronger songs provided by all members of the cast, helped flesh Twitter, MySpace, Facebook, Ning and many other off the disc, but you’ll quickly get the sense that Devine out the intriguing story while the impressive instru- social networking sites, the quartet is sure to be can’t decide whether to yell his lyrics or sing them mental diversity of the choir allowed many enjoyable, there for their biggest fans. “How to Call a Bluff” softly. Be sure to give him a try, though, especially for humorous songs. Overall, the play was excellent and will be released on May 5 from Virgin Records. fans of Brand New and Colour Revolt. There’s a lot to provided a nice change of pace within the Mitchell like; Kevin Devine just hasn’t hit his full potential yet. Theatre.

Nick Rodemann Andrew Morgan Josh Kennedy

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT May 1, 2009 OPINIONS Page 7 Time for a diet By Andrew Neel about the true worth of the entertain- Co-Editor In Chief ment (see: TV, Music, Film, Video Games) which consumes so much of Shane Claiborne made me feel like a their irreplaceable time. glutton. I myself have used the justification After the Social Justice Week speak- that watching TV makes me more “cul- er, wearing gray sweat pants and an turally relevant,” allowing me to dis- equally unassuming white T-shirt, cuss shows with others and feel con- gave his challenging address in the nected to culture. This may be true, chapel Monday evening, I felt the need but there’s an important distinction to to do some self-examination in front be made between being “culturally rel- of a metaphorical full-length mirror. evant” and “culturally significant.” And I didn’t look good. Yes, the information necessary for While Claiborne’s physical appear- ance made me evaluate my polyam- orous relationship with the specialty “Avaricious bars in the DC, his uncompromising mediaphiles dedication to actively sharing Christ’s need to be love to the world also caused me to honest about consider the efficacy and impact of my own actions and time management. the true worth of He made me painfully aware of one of entertainment.” my biggest flaws, one I believe plagues most of the U.S. and much of this cam- cultural relevance (e.g., popular quotes pus: a gluttonous attitude toward en- from an “Anchorman”-esque comedy) tertainment. may present chances for conversa- To carry on the food analogy, it seems tion, but that does not change the fact clear that I and many people like me it is essentially worthless information are in desperate need of a media diet. which cannot stir people to action. A call to stand united Entertainment – in a myriad of forms, Passive information has replaced ac- but primarily visual – has become tive knowledge in our society, and our prosecuted. There will be other serious transforming lives and glorifying God our culture’s primary sustenance, our culture’s entertainment obsession has problems right near us and it will take in Heaven — slowly becomes usurped common language and, in many ways, led to widespread ignorance and apa- people who rely on the Lord, yield to and offensive (the fall, sin and what it our god. In a culture with a limitless thy about topics or actions of merit. the Holy Spirit and courageously step is, death, God’s wrath and hell). supply of mindless distractions, our Culturally significant information, out to bring authentic change. We are destined to die, and as the collective overindulgence in entertain- on the other hand, is exactly what we Our highly pragmatic and relativistic church, we must stand together under ment has become little more than a should be seeking out with the Christ- culture promotes the wicked worship Christ’s banner and remain fixed on thin veil for full-blown hedonism. like dedication Claiborne exemplified. By Brandon Myers of self over God, and immediate grati- Jesus Christ and eternity. Notice I said “overindulgence,” not Learn about the poverty rates in ur- Columnist fication means our sinful natures can Jerry Bridges talks about “preaching “consumption.” Consuming entertain- ban areas of your state. Query schools be fed at unprecedented levels. Great the gospel to ourselves” and I emphati- ment, engaging in recreation and en- about improvements that can be made It has been observed that sin or the wickedness is increasingly encouraged cally agree. We also must also love our joying leisure time are all, if not nec- for the kids. Ask pastors and minis- results of sin are the most — if not the or tolerated even amongst believers: fellow Christians and unbelievers by essary, at least permissible elements try workers in a city what the biggest only — undeniable and self-evident pornography, distortion of truth, di- telling them the truth about life. There of a well-balanced life. The “balance” needs for an area are. doctrine in our faith. vorce, abortion, neglect in marriage, is nothing loving (and it doesn’t make of time spent between entertainment Then turn off the TV and do some- The Centers for Disease Control and homosexuality, love for money, self- an iota of sense) about claiming to love and positive, others-focused activities, thing to create a positive change. Prevention recently estimated that 40 worship and pride. God or be close with God, but keep- however, is severely stilted toward the Be significant, not just relevant. percent of U.S. births were out of wed- Denying oneself, being patient, ing the most important truths to our- self-indulgent consumerism of popu- If that sounds like too large of a time lock in 2007. It is estimated that be- sharing burdens and suffering in and selves. lar culture. commitment to you (as it does to me), tween 14,500-17,500 victims of forced for someone we can’t physically see Are you convinced that we have these I’m preaching to myself as much as then perhaps you should go on an en- prostitution (slavery) enter the U.S. ev- (Christ) are in complete opposition truths? The gospel stands above every anyone else when I say this, but ava- tertainment diet as well. ery year and only around 1 to 2 percent with the world’s ways and we will be other truth. It alone transforms us. It ricious mediaphiles need to be honest of the traffickers are apprehended and hated. We cannot live with indifference alone allows us to be rightly motivated towards God’s truth — as revealed and to transform culture and be used by confirmed in the Bible — and expect God to change lives. God to be honored or friends to be We must “watch our life and doctrine brought to him. closely” by matching what we believe In the early 20th century, the over- and how we live with what Scripture whelming majority of Germans were teaches. Loving people means stand- Christians who sold out to pop culture. ing united against evil, preaching cor- Here is a quick quiz question. What do all these ceptable, and I’m surprised that Nick would shrug that A few years later, they failed to stand rect doctrine, not growing apathetic historic meetings have in common? Eisenhower and off so flippantly. Maybe Obama should be apologizing united for doctrinal truth, elected Hit- about full biblical truth, repenting, Khrushchev, Nixon and Mao Zedong, Reagan and Gor- for us. ler, some supported him and many accepting responsibility, and lovingly bachev. Answer: They are all Republican presidents Anyone who has seen the video of Obama shaking were apathetic. and prayerfully confronting sin in a who met with communist leaders. Chávez’s hand also knows that there were no “great Apathy comes at a frighteningly fellow believer’s life. Funny that political conservatives don’t seem both- pains” taken to make the gesture. In fact, Chávez ap- gradual pace. I think it may begin with We need help and it’s all around. ered by these handshakes but apparently get unglued proached Obama with hand extended and Obama po- well-intentioned people placing trust Let’s start by boldly asking an adult to when President Barack Obama decides on a handshake litely, albeit quickly, shook it without even standing up. in themselves or their friends instead disciple us in a face-to-face relation- with President Hugo Chávez rather than showing a fist If what Nick wants is for the leaders of our country, of trusting God’s simple truth. As a ship. Let’s start standing together on which seemed to be the attitude of the previous admin- who are to be setting the example as heads of the “pre- result, correct belief on doctrine — what matters most. istration. eminent world superpower,” to exhibit rudeness and created to be unleashed to the world, I for one would rather have a president who admits uncooperation in our approach to the leaders of other this country has made recent errors in foreign policy countries (even our enemies), he needs to reconsider or at least some misjudgements rather than engag- his idea of foreign policy. ing in “stick-wielding” bullying that does nothing but Finally, what deeply offended me and what is the real promote international antagonism toward the United purpose for this letter, are Nick’s comments regarding States. President Obama has called for a fresh approach illegal Mexican immigrants. To state forthright that to work collectively with other countries on some very the six million illegals who now reside in our coun- difficult world issues rather than constantly trying to try are not only just “problems” but were even “prob- show that we are the superpower that can act unilater- lems” when they were in their country of origin is flat ally at will. out racist. Despite the problems they may create, their It is amazing the popularity Mr. Obama has garnered humanity should never be regulated to just problems. internationally in marked contrast to the Bush admin- They have inherent worth as people, created in the im- istration. In my recent travels overseas, I have observed age of God. that rarely does one find someone in sympathy with the I have significant problems with Nick’s words and Bush foreign policy of unilateralism and chauvinism. with “The Echo”’s printing of them. I know that op-ed Are you surprised? Many of us wish our current presi- pieces should be free of limits on content, but a paper dent well, and as The New York Times noted in an April at a Christian school printing any kind of racist state- 24 editorial entitled “Horrors! A Handshake!,“ “start- ment conflicts directly with every one of our Christian ing with a handshake rather than a fist makes sense mandates. No wonder the world knows us for what we to us.” This approach seems like strength rather than hate and not what we love. No matter what our political weakness! stances are, racism should never be used and examples - Dr. Alan Winquist, Professor of History need to be true to the source in any discussion. - Sam Edgin At best, I find Nick Davis’ op-ed piece on President Barack Obama’s diplomacy unconvincing and mislead- ing, at worst I think it is downright offensive. Not only Allow me to express how disappointed I am that no does he fail to fully address the topic of his article, reg- one is speaking on the subject of social justice in chapel ulating Obama’s foreign policy to one quote that does during Social Justice Week. Are we that afraid as a com- little but evidence a Leftist philosophy, he is blatantly munity to confront the less well-off in the most public racist in his treatment of illegal immigrants. faith forum our campus allows? It seems peculiar – and Whether you agree or not that Obama’s foreign policy all the while disheartening – that campus leadership is is as it should be, Nick’s critique has no real basis. Yes, oppressing those wanting to speak out about the op- lax gun legislation is not the only factor causing ram- pressed! It’s also sad and unfortunate that this leader- pant drug trafficking, but it is still a factor. Wealth dis- ship at Taylor so often allows the American domestic parity, corruption and bribery do play significant roles, underclass to go unmentioned in chapel. Demographi- but neither are they the only causes. Furthermore, cally, a huge chunk of the Body of Christ is not here U.S. consumer and big business support of Mexican at Taylor. And it’s time we remembered – openly and factories which pay workers minimally for long hours honestly – those impoverished brothers and sisters in while the owners rake profit certainly contributes to the Christ who hunger for God’s justice as we worship in wealth disparity that Nick insisted America was not to their absence. blame for. - Andy Sharkey Even if trafficked weaponry has little blame, a U.S. contribution of 20 percent of that weaponry is unac-

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OPINIONS May 1, 2009 SPORTS Page 8 Six Trojans named All-MCC Track hosts MCC ter recovering from a gunshot wound received over the sum- Championships, mer, Beckford proved that a comeback from serious injury is Baseball (32-16, 16-8) receives honors, L, 6-12; W, 7-6 vs. indeed possible. At first, Beck- breaks records Spring Arbor* (#21) ford’s main goal was to recover, W, 24-8; W, 4-3 vs. Goshen* but as he saw God healing him, Upcoming games: By Julia Berger he wanted to jump, which only MCC Tournament (@IWU) Contributor created more ambitions. 1 p.m. Sat vs. Huntington* “Out of all my meets, that was 4 or 7 p.m. Sat vs. TBA Track is all about numbers. my best meet,” he said. “You TBA Mon TBA The track & field team is always practice for all the meets, but for TBA Tues TBA trying to improve times, heights Wed Rain Date TBA* me, it came down to Saturday.” and distances, but the numbers Just like Beckford had his in- the team should be most proud Golf dividual goals, so does the rest of have nothing to do with these MCC Championship of the team and will hopefully variables. 8th of 9 be able to achieve them on Sat- The numbers include: 2, 4, 6, Season Concluded urday. 5 and 3. Head coach Ted Bowers ex- Softball (18-23, 4-12) The men’s team finished in plained, “At the NCCAA (Na- W, 4-3; W, 6-5 second place in the Mid-Central tional Christian College Athletic vs. St. Mary-of-the-Woods Conference (MCC) Champion- Association), we will pull back MCC Tournament ships, losing by only four points L, 4-3 vs. Marian (#RV) a little and give everyone the to Bethel, a major accomplish- W, 5-4 vs. St. Francis best opportunity to pursue sea- ment. Six men were named W, 1-0 vs. IWU son goals. Consequently, some with All-MCC honors. And the Season Concluded students will participate in one women’s team placed fifth over- or two fewer events so they can all, as well as broke three school Tennis try to attain an NAIA qualifying (Men: 8-7, 6-1) records. mark.” L, 1-8 vs. St. Francis (IL) Alyssa Johnson (1500 meter), Achterhoff was very pleased Upcoming meets: Morgan Achterhoff (400 meter), with how the team performed on NCCAA National Tournament and Andrea Elsman (pole vault- TBA (Mon-Thur) at IWU Saturday and is looking forward ing) all used their talents, skills (Women: 12-4, 7-1) to the next competition. and execution to break school Upcoming meets: “The team is peaking at the records. NCCAA National Tournament perfect time. This past weekend Ian Brown, Bryan Allingham, TBA (Mon-Thur) at IWU the team showed a lot of unity, Scott Gill, Mark Beckford, Dave and I am so excited to see what Track Voss and Isaac Bryan were we can do,” she said. “There are MCC Championships named All-MCC for their efforts some relays on both the guys and 2nd of 9 and success. girls sides that are really close to Upcoming events: It was a successful day for both NCCAA Championships qualifying for Nationals.” Timmy Huynh teams, and performances will be (Marion, Ind.) The team’s next meet begins Sophomore Scott Gill soars through the air for a Taylor and MCC Championship record- remembered beyond the meet. breaking jump of 24’11” to win first place in the long jump last Friday. 3:30 p.m. Fri 3:30 p.m. tomorrow for the NC- After spending last semes- 11:30 a.m. Sat CAA Championships in Marion. CLUB SPORTS Lacrosse Rugby team joins the scrum at TU (Men: 5-4) students had previously tried by Gaenzle and freshman Han- bers to arrive by fall of next team will be fully functional L, 7-17 vs. Grove City By Andrew Morgan to form teams, so he decided to nah Warstler. year. Geanzle also anticipates by next year and ready to play W, 15-8 at Ball State Contributor give it a shot himself. At the moment, the team only the arrival of much-needed other teams. A rugby team has materialized The co-ed team is mostly has 10 members, which is five equipment, such as more rugby “We are still trying to finalize Ultimate (5-5) at Taylor after multiple failed comprised of freshmen from less than the amount of play- balls. everything and hopefully con- L, 9-11 (Team A) at Huntington the 2008 Irish Studies Pro- ers required on the field, and The team meets at 1 p.m. on tinue next year, because that starts in the past few years. W, 11-7 (Team B) at Huntington Grant Gaenzle, a member of gram, while a few members twelve less than a full team with Saturdays to scrimmage against would be sweet,” Gaenzle said. Season Concluded the 2008 Freshman Irish Stud- originate from Mu Kappa. The substitutes. However, Gaenzle one another and practice. If ev- *denotes MCC match ies Program, discovered that team is organized and coached is expecting eight more mem- erything goes well, the rugby (home games indicated in bold) ATHLETEoftheWEEK Softball rounds off spring season LAURASTRODE once again beat their competi- able to win in extra innings of Wednesday and scored the only By Julia Berger tor. play. The game ended at 4-3. run in the fourth inning with a Contributor “I was really proud of how we After coming off a loss, the sacrifice fly from Brodbeck, al- worked together offensively to team picked themselves back lowing Arnold to score. Although the Trojan softball score,” Strode, center fielder, up and won a hard-fought In the past week especially, team won four out of the past said. “Our team has a lot of fun battle against the University of the team played very well of- five games in the Mid-Central playing together, (and) I think Saint Francis in the eighth in- fensively and defensively and Conference Championship, it showed on Saturday.” ning with a two-run double to have reason to be proud of their poor weather conditions forced The Trojans fought hard end the game at 5-4. efforts as the season comes to a the tournament to become sin- against No. 2 seed Marian Col- The team then played rival In- close. gle elimination, ending their lege on Tuesday but were un- diana Wesleyan University on season prematurely. On Saturday the Lady Trojans played a doubleheader against Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Col- lege in which they won both games and ended regular season play. The first match ended 4-3 and the second 6-5. The team played well offensively and was able to remain strong on defense to prevent their op- ponent from making a comeback. “On Saturday we had an add- Timmy Huynh ed measure of confidence at the Full name: Laura Christine Strode plate that has been rather in- Birthplace: West Chester, Pennsylvania consistent lately,” head coach High school: Delco Christian Robin Lockridge said. “Defen- Major: Biology Class: Freshman sively, we looked sharp and Height: 5’6” played very well.” Sport: Softball Laura Strode, Liz Lewellen, Position: Center field Jill Tomaszewski and Laurie Weirdest food you’ve ever eaten: Squid tentacles in Schumaker played great games Animal Biology Dream job: Something in the medical field as they helped the team pull out Person who has impacted on your life most: My a win. The team played more mom, she is the strongest person I know. consistently than they had in Favorite ice cream: Triple chocolate the past couple of games and Favorite animal: Dogs Favorite movie: “Along Came Polly” gave them an edge on St. Mary. If you could go anywhere in the world it would be... “We did well in not letting our Somewhere warm that has a nice beach! bats go flat,” Lewellen, third Favorite restaurant: Chipotle baseman, said. “They were ag- Coffee or tea? Tea gressive the entire day.” Hobbies: Friends, napping, running Favorite cereal: Lucky Charms Success continued in the sec- Favorite game: Euchre, my teammates just taught ond game as Lewellen, Lind- me how to play! sey Arnold, Alyssa Brodbeck, Favorite fruit: Kiwi Lindsey Stone and Jessica Favorite Bible verse: Hebrews 10:23 Timmy Huynh Fankhauser combined their ef- Favorite athletic clothing brand: Nike Senior catcher Lindsey Arnold celebrates after scoring the only run of Wednesday night’s win Favorite season of the year: Summer, I love going to forts with the rest of the team against IWU at the MCC Championships. the beach! offensively and defensively to Music is playing in your iPod: The Fray SPORTS