B2 FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 [happenings] THE TORCH Saturday, August 20. 2005 Catholic Mass, 5:15 p.m. @ St. Teresa of Avila Join the Rev. Kevin McCarthy in the celebration of the Eucharist. St. T's is located on LaPorte Avenue, right across the street from the residence halls.

Comedian, 9 p.m. @ Union Great Hall Isaac Witty seeks to live up to his name with his comic routine.

Sunday. August 21'. 2005 Catholic Mass, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. @ St. Teresa's The campus community comes together to give glory and praise to God.

Lutheran Worship, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. @ The Chapel The 8:30 a.m. service is celebrated in the lower Gloria Christi Chapel, while the 10:30 a.m. service is in the main Chapel of the Resurrection.

Union Board Fun Fest, 1 to 4 p.m. @ Huegli Lawn UB kicks off the year with inflatable rides and live music featuring "The Argument."

Vault BBQ, 4 to 6 p.m. @ CCLIR Patio Join alumni and students for food, fun and music from The Source 95.1.

Evening Catholic Mass, 9 p.m. @ St. Teresa of Avila A social with free food and refreshments follows the evening liturgy.

Street Dance, 9 to 11 pan. @ VUCA Lawn Hot sounds and wonderful smells will be coming from behind the Valparaiso University Center for the Arts.

Candlelight Lutheran Worship, 10 p.m. @ The Chapel This service is held in the main body of the Chapel of the Resurrection.

Monday. August 22. 2005 Drive-In Movie, 8 p.m. @ Huegli Lot "Sahara" will be showing on the big screen.

Kaht North/Torch Tuesday. August 23e 2005 One Planet, One People, 5:30 to 7 p.m. @ Huegli Lawn Meet campus organization chiefs and find out what all those groups are all about. >»See page 3 for more information. Fest celebrates rich, buttery history

TORCH STAFF While the massive factory Coffee House, 7:30 p jn. @ Union Round Table that produced his gourmet Tamara Bedricky will be performing. It all began with one deli­ popcorn closed in 1999 and If you go... cious pop. was later sold, the city honors The 27th annual Valparaiso Orville Redenbacher, the its corny heritage each year Thursday, August 25, 2005 late popcorn mogul famous for with the Popcorn Festival. Popcorn Festival will get Greek Life BBQ, 5 p.m. @ Scheele Courtyard Set to kick off Sept. 10, wearing a fancy red bow tie poppin' Sept. 10, from WVUR-FM The Source 95.1 will provide the music for the event. and down-home suspenders the one-day festival, founded for his television commercials in 1979, features activities for 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Folklorico Flor de Mexico, 7 p.m. @ Union Great Hall made a name for himself in all ages with more than 500 Valparaiso when he bought a food and craft booths, games, along Lincolnway downtown. Join students and staff for this amazing multicultural experience. seed corn company in town in rides and the only popcorn the 1950s. parade in the United States. Friday August 26. 2005 Late Night Bingo, 11 pjn. @ Union Great Hall Get there early for one of the most popular events on campus, seriously.

Saturday. August 27, 2005 Dunes Trip, 11 a.m. @ Union $5 gets you to the amazing sites of the Dunes National Lakeshore. Tickets available at the Union Info Desk.

Ethnic Food Fest, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. @ MLK Food from around the world will be available at the MLK House, locat­ ed in the heart of West Campus.

VISA Dance & BBQ, 11 p.m. @ VISA House Join the international students for food and fun. The Visa House is locat­ ed on LaPorte Avenue, near the Health Center.

Sunday. August 28, 2005 Cedar Point Trip, 7 a.m. @ Union Take a trip to "America's Rockin' Roller Coast." The bus to Sandusky, Ohio leaves at 7 a.m. and $20 gets you a seat. Tickets available at the Union Info Desk. Printed as a service of The Torch - We've Got VU Covered SourceStock 2005 To list* you*- event Send information to the Torch NewsPiex, 35 Schnabel Hall, DJ applications available, contact Hachel Cooper, program or e-mail [email protected] with event specifics. director at [email protected] for more information. FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 B3 THE TORCH [involved] MORE THAN WORDS Some explore Campus media outlets among most visible, vocal groups •IMI^^—• MPI ••• • i mm^mam n :.' ' iflBBT^ ' different cultures... Club: Wakabakai Culture: Japanese Meeting: Monday, Aug. 29, from 8 to 9 p.m. in the CCLIR Community Room Contact: [email protected] About: We're basically a club for anyone interested in the Japanese language or Japanese culture. The club does anime nights, martial arts lessons for all levels, Japanese study groups, prepares a yearly Japanese dinner, takes a semesterly trip to Mitsuwa Marketplace in Arlington Heights, 111., and a semesterly trip to a Japanese restaurant.

Club: Le Cercle Francais Culture: French Contact: Jessann Brown [email protected] About: We're VU's club for French speakers and those interested in French culture. Activities include crepe night, game night and lunch-time conversation tables, to name a few.

Club: Asian American Association Culture: Asian Meeting: Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 9 p.m. in the Union lobby. Contact: Evan Bryson at [email protected] About: Don't know much about Asia? Enjoy cooking and dancing? Feeling adventuresome? Join AAA. The Asian American Association seeks to promote Asian cultural awareness and to celebrate campus diversity. Throughout the academic year, AAA sponsors many events, including Feast from the East, Indian New Year and the Golden Skillet. AAA participates in the International Dinner, Relay for Life, Peace & Justice Symposium, and the Unity Ball. All are welcome to join. Torch File Activities like WVUR-FM's annual Snowjobb keep campus lively and entertained, even in the dreariness of a region winter.

TORCH STAFF Media: The Lighter Media: The Beacon Others just want Medium: Literary magazine Valparaiso University's Medium: Yearbook campus media organizations Contact: [email protected] Contact: Editor in Chief Danielle Guerra provide a vital link to the About: The Lighter is VU's student-led at [email protected] to have fun... campus community. campus literary magazine. Two publica­ About: The Beacon is VU's student-led Both in print and on-air, tions are issued per year and are free for campus yearbook. The Beacon has oppor­ Club: Ultimate Frisbee Club The Lighter, The Beacon, students. The Lighter also sponsors open tunities for student writers, photographers, Meeting: Monday, Aug. 22, at 4 p.m. behind Kretzmann Hall mic coffeehouses four times per year. The The Torch and WVUR-FM editors and designers. Our facilities were Contact: valpo.edu/student/ultimate The Source 95 feature stu­ magazine is a compilation of interviews, moved to the Schanbel Hall About: We're a group of very dedicated players who gath­ dent views not seen or heard artwork, prose, and poetry. Student sub­ Communication Center last year, and we er behind Kretzmann rain or shine throwing, catching, diving anywhere else. missions are chosen through an anony­ upgraded to all-digital photography. Last and having a fun time hanging out together. Last year, VU's "We're the student mous and thorough selection process. All year, we published our first all-color year­ Ultimate Frisbee Team played in various intercollegiate and voice," said Torch Editor in students are encouraged to submit, attend, book. club tournaments including one hosted by the University of Chief Jeff Burton. "That's work for and, of course, read The Lighter. Notre Dame. the primary function of all four of us." The Torch, The Beacon Club: Dance, Etc. Media: The Torch Media: WVUR-FM "The Source 95" and WVUR-FM The Source Contact: Becca Klusman at [email protected] Medium: Newspaper Medium: Radio station 95 are all located in the About: We offer different types of ballroom dance activi­ Contact: [email protected] Schanbel Hall Contact: General Manager Ken LaVicka at ties. Our lessons are weekly, and there's also open dancing About: Since 1914, The Torch has been Communication Center ken .lavicka® valpo .edu time both before and after lessons for people to practice what while The Lighter is located Valparaiso University's student newspaper. About: The Source 95, WVUR-FM, is a they have just learned. We also maintain open practice space on the second level of the The Torch is entirely student-run, and, with 10-watt radio station serving the VU cam­ for dancers to practice and to prepare for competitions at least Union. the renovation of the Torch NewsPlex in pus community with today's best music two hours a week. Every month, we host a social dance One of the more inter­ the Schanbel Hall Communication Center, and crusader sports coverage. The Source which is open to the entire campus. We also organize a group esting features of campus is The Torch has facilities that rival the best 95 has student opportunities for on-air per­ to attend the monthly social dances of the local chapter of the The Source 95's window stu­ student newspapers in the nation. Awarded sonalities, disk jockeys, sports staff, news United States Amateur Ballroom Dance Association. We dio, allowing passersby to first class status last year by the Associated staff and promotions staff. One of the most attend at least three collegiate competitions each semester. see what goes on behind the Collegiate Press, The Torch has opportuni­ active organizations on campus, WVUR- These can range from day trips, to overnight stays, to two- scenes and on-air personali­ ties for student writers, photographers, FM The Source 95 is entirely student-run. day competitions. Our first social dance will be on Saturday, ties to see what's going on page and graphic designers and cartoon­ Sept. 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Union Great Hall and there with students. ists. is a three dollar cover charge for students.

We've Got VU Covered THE TORCH Club: Crusader Pep Band VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER Meeting: Saturday, Aug. 27 from 3:45 to 6 p.m. in the ARC £veiyiv/i( VOL. 99, FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005, SPECIAL EDITION A Contact: [email protected] JEFFREY D. BURTON KRISTIN V. THOMAS EDITOR IN CHIEF About: The Crusader Pep Band provides musical entertain­ ASSISTANT EDITOR JULIA COLBERT, BUSINESS MANAGER ment and spirit at home volleyball, football and basketball >»First Torch staff JOSH WEINHOLD, NEWS EDITOR BECKY MALEWTTZ, ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR games as well as select post-season tournaments. No audi­ TlM KRAUSE, GRAPHIC DESIGNER STEPHANIE LEHMAN, ASST. NEWS EDITOR DAVID WRIGHT, GRAPHIC DESIGNER tions are required. Anyone who loves playing an instrument meeting Thursday, DAVE TOMKE, SPORTS EDITOR SARAH BENCZDC, ADVERTISING MANAGER is welcome. "LET JUSTICE ROLL DOWN JONATHAN BULL, ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Aug. 25, at 9:30 LIKE WATERS, AND SARAH WERNER, COPY EDITOR RIGHTEOUSNESS LIKE AN HOLLY DENMAN, LIFESTYLE EDITOR LUKE WILCOX, CIRCULATION MANAGER r.m. in room 112 of EVERFLOWING STREAM ..." COLIN SELBO, OPINION EDITOR Club: College Democrats -AMOS 5:24 PHILIP WHALEY, TECH COORDINATOR AMANDA ELSTON, PHOTO EDITOR Kallay-Christopher DON WRUCK m, ADVISOR Meeting: Tuesday, Aug. 30, at 4:30 p.m. on Huegli Lawn The Torch is published weekly during the academic year, except during examination weeks, holidays and the first week Contact: Amy Stark at [email protected] Hall. Refreshments to of the semester by the students of Valparaiso University under the provisions of the VU Student Senate constitution and the Committee on Media by-laws. About: We're a group interested in spreading, promoting, follow in the The Torch, a standing member of the Associated Collegiate Press, the Hoosier Suite Press Association and the Indiana Collegiate Press Association, is represented by several national advertising agencies, including: 36(1 Youth, 151 W. 26th St.. New and discussing democratic principles. We plan events that are NewsPlex. York, N.Y., 10001; Y2M Networks. Inc., 100 City Hall Plaza, Level 2, Boston. Mass.. 02108; Campus Media Group, Inc., 2350 educational and social and are open to the entire campus Wycliff St., Suite 40, St. Paul. Minn., 55114; and MJS Communications, 358 Chestnut Hill Ave., Brighton. Mass., 02135. a? The subscription rate is $40 annually, first-class postage paid at Valparaiso, Ind. community. We always welcome new members and new Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the university body or adminis­ tration. Unsigned editorials reflect the opinions of the majority of the editorial staff. ideas. B4 FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 • • • m \ THE TORC [entertainment! iTUNING llM The hub of activity

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Jeff Burton TORCH EDITOR IN CHIEF Depending on which way the wind is blowing, getting good television reception can be a challenge. Valparaiso is part of the Chicago designated market area. That means that despite the bucolic surroundings, the local television newscasts tend to focus on more the city of Chicago. For this reason, more local goings on can be found on the South Bend television stations and WYIN-Channel 56. Despite the persistent challenge of getting a clear pic­ ture, the Chicago stations have a lot to offer. The windy] city is the only* place in the country! licago Stations where "The Simpsons" is Channel 2, CBS shown thrice daily Channel 5, NBC (5, 6, and 10 p.m.! Channel 7, ABC on WFLD-Channel* 32). Fox Chicago's' Channel 9, WGN/The WB line-up during the! Channel 11, WTTW/PBS early evening hours and after the Channel 26, WCIU/lnd. 9 p.m. news fea­ Channel 32, Fox tures the best in Channel 38, Pax/i first-run syndicated . Jeff Burton/Torch comedies like Channel 44, Telemundo Built in the mid-1950s, the Valparaiso University Student Union has adjusted student services to change with current tastes. "Malcolm in the Channel 50, UPN Middle" and Channel 56, Gary, Ind PBS "Seinfeld." Jeff Burton the Union is its information desk. they are only for short-term use, and Everything from exam blue books to students needing a bicycle for day-to­ The grande Channel 60, Telefutura TORCH EDITOR IN CHIEF candies and concert tickets are avail­ day use would be better off investing in dame of Chicago Channel 62, WJYS/lnd. television, though, Most people wouldn't think col­ able to students to purchase. Attendants one of their own. is WGN-Channel Channel 66, Univision lege students would want to spend their at the desk are also some of the most While the former Moellering 9. While the WGN Friday nights playing bingo, but Late informed people on campus. Library met its demise this summer, Superstation is Night Bingo at the VU Student Union is "We're always here to help out," plans for a new student union building shown on cable and South Bend Stations one of the most popular recreational said Mosher. to take its place have yet to be finalized. satellite systems activities on campus. Wireless internet access was Mosher said that from what he's seen, around the world, Channel 16, NBC "I think the prizes have something recently installed throughout the build­ the new building will be a unique addi­ to do with the popularity," said Union ing and Mosher said he thinks students tion to campus, while having features the local station's Channel 22, CBS programming is the Director Larry Mosher. "Last year we will welcome the service. of the modified prairie style of architec­ complete opposite Channel 28, Fox had people lined up an hour early wait­ "It's going to allow students to use ture prevalent on campus. He added of its national coun­ ing to get in." their laptops without having to find a that although the Moellering site is now terpart. Instead of 80s re-runs, Channel 9 is an affiliate of the Bingo is only one of the activities plug into the system," said Mosher. an empty lot, student's shouldn't get to WB television network, carrying talk shows throughout the and services offered to students through Over the summer, the Union also used playing frisbee on the land. day, as well as many Cubs and Sox games during baseball the Union. purchased additional camping, hiking "We hope that with the new Union, season, and Chicago Bulls basketball. Home to meeting rooms, student and biking equipment for student there will be some green space for stu­ Many of the games not found on Channel 9 can be found organization offices, The Rack game rental. dents," said Mosher. "We're just excit­ on WCIU-Channel 26. The bulk of the games, though, can be room and dining areas at Jester's and "Those have really become popu­ ed the process is moving along." found on Comcast Sports Net Chicago, which is available on The Round Table, the Union is the cen­ lar this past year," Mosher said of the Comcast Cable-Channel 37. There's also CLTV, Chicago's ter of campus activity. outdoors supplies. Contact Torch Editor in Chief Jeff 24-hour local news channel, found on Comcast-Channel 31. One of the most used features of The Union also has bikes to rent, Burton at [email protected]. One of the biggest changes many may notice is that Valparaiso observes Central Daylight Time, unlike the bulk of the state. In TV terms, that means primetime programming airs an hour earlier than in the Eastern and Pacific Time zones. So, if your favorite network show was on at 10 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Ind., it's on at 9 p.m. here. It also means that the "breakfast shows" like "Good Morning America" and "Today" are one-hour stale. Luckily, both Channels 9 and 32 air live local news from 5 to 9 a.m.

Contact Torch Editor in Chief Jeff Burton at torch @ valpo .edu. n ACADEMIC, from nave BH Club: Society of Women Engineers Area: Engineering ^yn tin e Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 11:15 a.m. in Gellersen 136 Contact: Katie Riley at [email protected] About: Our focus is to stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders. This year's agenda includes professional speakers and networking activ­ ities geared toward professional growth and development.

Club: Valparaiso University Storm Intercept Team Area: Meteorology Contact: Caitlin Ross at [email protected] About: VUSIT is devoted to observing severe convective weather as it happens and in the safest manner. If there is We've Got VU Covered severe weather in the area, we may decide as a group to go out on a day chase to study the weather in the field. The club is open to everyone. Aside from day chases, VUSIT has a Christmas banquet, a spring basketball tournament and many other fun events. ^ p|»r FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 B5 A quick guide to services JUQG|ING around campus

Kim Bel I ware have spacious areas that are devoid of tread­ Career Center does more than just size up your Kim Bellware mills and nautiluses, but perfect for doing resume; they can help you with everything TORCH STAFF TORCH STAFF yoga, pilales, free weights or an aerobics from etiquette to internships and any­ You may only be a freshman, video. thing else students might need Curiosity may get you in trouble with but keeping a game plan for your If you missed your shot at for a job. some situations, but when it comes to getting to academic success can pay off in a collegiate athletic glory, consider If you've never made a know your new home for the next eight and a big way by senior year. joining one of the many intramu resume, freshman year is a half months, a healthy curiosity will help you Several opportunities you ral sports teams. You can have your good time to start. That way, it discover an array of amenities you might not might want to take advantage of pick of soccer, football, volleyball, will be easier to add and change have known were there. have a GPA minimum. floor hockey and basketball to necessary information as you go Greek life, honor societies, Students are often surprised at the servic­ name a few and you may be sur­ along, rather than trying to whip extracurricular, athletic and study es and opportunities Valparaiso University pro­ prised by how tough the I-M up something when an internship abroad programs all require a base­ vides, so don't wait till senior year to discover competition can be. If traditional deadline approaches. line GPA, one that's usually out of them. sports aren't your bag, there are a The Career Center can help students range for those who don't take their After you mom and dad have left and number of students who try their hand create a resume and can critique and cor­ studies seriously. you've set up your new room, grab a floor mate fencing, ultimate Frisbee and dancing with rect resumes and cover letters; help you prac­ Keep in mind also that the and make like Nancy Drew (or the Hardy groups such as Dance Etc. and Strictly tice for an interview and give you tips on how grades you make your freshman Boys) and check out the helpful nooks all over Ballroom. to handle the stress of a job hunt; help you campus. search for an internship and give advice on year can have a big impact on your HEALTH HELP overall academic profile. It's not' IN THE CCLIR grad school, law school and medical school At the campus Health Center, you may not worth it to slack off during your first Ever heard of know until you ask, and if you do, you will find applications. Interlibrary Loan? or second semester, as it's much that the Health Center is a better option than LEGAL HELP Neither have most more difficult to dig yourself out of heading to the hospital for non-emergency sit­ A service of the Valparaiso VU students. a grade deficit. uations. You can get a range of tests University School of Law, the Especially handy if Some honors and awards you such as TB and vision Law Clinic is an invaluable may be interested in down the road: you're doing research, whether for a class done for little or no resource to students who find paper or a grant, ILL is a service which obtains, • Dean's List honors are award­ cash. They themselves in less-than ideal ed every semester to students of all from other libraries, research materials that are can also per­ circumstances (e.g. Porter not available in VU's own collection. Be sure classes who have earned a semester form physi­ County Jail). you give yourself some space between your GPA of 3.5 or higher. This honor is cals, and gyne- Whether you were request and the time you will actually need to also noted on your permanent tran­ c o 1 o g i c a 1 collared for drinking, or have the material as ILL usually takes about script, so to those who plan on con­ exams for about have a been accused of a seven days. Aside from the minimal waiting tinuing onto postgraduate studies, $25 — services more serious offense like period, ILL is completely free to students and this little footnote is a definite that would easily theft or assault, the Valpo vastly expands your pool of resources. enhancement to your profile. cost twice as much Law Clinic is a helpful If you're bored, broke or sans-vehicle, the • Alpha Lambda Delta is the from a family doc source to ensure that your legal honors society for freshman. Keep library is a great place to get movies. There is tor—as well as pro rights and interests are best represented. no fee, and the ever-growing DVD catalogue above a 3.5 after your first semester vide allergy shots, flu Plus, all services are done free of charge. to be eligible. has some excellent picks, whether you're shots and immuniza­ Be sure to make an appointment though; taste is "Lawrence of Arabia" or "Lord of • The Lumina Award is given to tions. the clinic's chief aim is to serve the underpriv­ the Rings." juniors their spring semester if they L The Student Counseling ileged in the community and your case might REC TIME are enrolled in the College of Arts and Development Center provides not get priority service if other, needier clients and Sciences and hold a GPA of 3.6 Working out at the Athletics confidential counseling and test­ are already scheduled in their books. Recreation Center is still the cheap­ or higher. ing to students, free of charge. HITCHING A RIDE est way to go for students since it's • Mortar Board is the senior The SCDC can also pro­ The ride board in the Union. Everyone sees it, free, but if you're looking to break honor society. Members are chosen vide support for academic but does anybody use it? out of your routine, think about not only for their top-of-the-class problems, stress, personal With the rising cost of gas and the fact that heading down to The Rack. Housed academics but also for qualities of relationships, sexual trauma, most freshman don't have cars on campus, the leadership and character. in the bowels of the Union, The self-esteem, grief and body ride board is an underused service that certain­ • Phi Beta Kappa is the world's Rack has several items available for image concerns. The staff at ly deserves a closer look. It's easy to use and most prestigious honor society with rent that are only slightly used, the SCDC is also trained to you'll find out just how friendly your fellow highly exclusive membership. The including cross-country skis, fencing help students with anxiety, students can be. chapter at Valparaiso University is equipment (ask the manager), bicy­ assertiveness and study never hurts to make relatively new, but it has already cles, hiking and camping gear and | \ habits. Students can also volleyball equipment. friends with an upper- installed two classes of members take tests for personality or classman with a car, When it comes to working out, who have top-notch grades and an interests to zero in on per­ either. The ride you can't get much closer than your J impressive depth and breadth in sonal strengths or find board is a great way very own dorm. Most dormitory i their range of study (e.g. if you're what you are most interest­ to get home for vaca­ exercise areas leave ft an engineering major, for example, ed in. tions and weekends if ^ much to be fjj be sure to take some foreign lan­ CAREER CENTER someone offering a ride lives in your area and desired. Some guage, art and English classes to a The it's also a good way to visit friends at other show you're a well-rounded schol­ like Lankenau schools (large schools like IU and Purdue are Hall, howevei, ar). usually common stops). In addition, most of the major academic departments, including engineering, history, English, com­ munications and nursing all have special honors and scholarship opportunities for the student who is I \ willing to make academics a priori­ ty. Contact Torch Entertainment Writer Kim Bellware at torch .ae @ valpo .edu.

>»First staff meeting Thursday, Aug. 25, at TME 9:30 p.m. in room 112 of Kallay-Christopher ALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER Hall. Refreshments to >»New writers, photographers and cartoonists welcomed. follow in the T No experience necessary. For info: [email protected]. NewsPlex. ^FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 THE TORCH

FIND YOUR WAY THROUGH YOUR FRESHMAN YEA BY SETTING ASIDE DOUBT AND MEETING NEW PEOPLE Beth Ward • Look for ways to meet DORM LIFE deal with problems their on- freshman year I thought it people through roommates campus counterparts don't, couldn't be done and it can. KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Residence halls are more and friends who are more out­ than just a roof over your such as traffic and parking. People are willing to help you ANXIETY going or seem to be connect­ head. They're a great place to Commuter students also have get involved." Trying to make new ed to a group of people you'd meet new people and develop the added obstacle of trying friends can cause some of the like to meet. friendships — and not always to make friends while spend­ most anxiety-ridden moments • Be willing to try again with the people you expect. ing a limited amount of time GETTING INVOLVED for freshmen: sitting in awk­ if the first time doesn't work "The great thing about on campus. Getting involved in ward silence in your first well. Just because one party living on campus is a lot of "The biggest challenge activities on campus through class or entering the dining felt tense or one person didn't people from different back­ for commuter students is to clubs, Greek life or sports is hall by yourself for the first seem interested, don't get grounds are forced to mingle feel like they belong on cam­ one of the best ways to meet time. stuck or discouraged and give with people they would have pus even though they aren't people. "It's difficult, but it's up. avoided otherwise," said residents," said Jackie Mader, "Meeting people through ***• I about realizing that everyone Greg Nayor, director of resi­ a senior speech-language activities is great for shy peo­ ;is in the same place. Breaking ICEBREAKERS dent life at Lynchburg pathology major at Duquesne ple because of the structured through awkwardness is easi­ By the end of your first College in Lynchburg ,Va. University in Pittsburgh, and setting. It's easy to meet peo­ er said than done but realize week of college, after meet­ Try these tips for making four-year commuter student. ple there rather than walking 'that you are all away from ing more people than you friends with your floormates: "There are a lot of ways up to someone after class," home and no one is more thought possible, you will be • Bring a deck of cards to to meet people," said Ryan said Andrea Bonior, staff uncomfortable than anyone sick of the following ques­ the student lounge — nothing Barker, assistant director of counselor at George •else," said Jason Miller, tions: What's your major? can make friends faster than student affairs at Syracuse Washington University. ^director of the Counseling Where are you from? Where procrastination. University in New York. Joining activities isn't; and Human Development are you living? • Keep the door to your "There are opportunities for everyone. Another way to- Center at Kent State While these are impor­ dorm room open during the through programs. Students meet people is at campus University in Ohio. tant things to know about a day when you and your room­ need to seek them out." events. Open mic nights at the Andrea Bonior, staff potential friend, having the mate are there, but only when Barker suggested com­ student union, freshmen- ^counselor at The George same conversation with you are awake and welcome muter students should try to meet-and-greets and Saturday Washington University in dozens of people makes it company. make connections in class or football games are all great Washington, D.C., offered hard to distinguish Sara from • Invite people to your when participating in a group places to make conversation. these suggestions for making Sarah, let alone find someone room to watch the latest project. "Go to any university- friends: who has similar interests. episode of a popular TV Another option is to go sponsored event possible. It • When meeting some­ The key to starting a show. online. Check out communi­ takes the pressure off of you one new, ask a lot of ques­ conversation is to use what's • Organize a video game ties at livejournal.com to see to initiate contact," said Carol tions. Make good eye contact. happening around you as a challenge or poker tourna­ if there's one for your univer­ Hagans, assistant dean of stu­ dent affairs and director of the • Seek out people with source of inspiration. While ment. sity, and as soon as you hit counseling center at Butler the same interests — that's the generic questions some­ • Share your care pack­ campus, go to I how always work their way in thefacebook.com, which is University. why getting involved with age from mom and dad — s to fill those awkward everyone loves homemade available at more than 800 Hagans said to go to an activities is important. silences, it's important to try cookies. colleges and universities. event even if it's not some­ • When having a conver­ to be original at the start. • Host a movie night, Mader offered this thing you are particularly sation with someone, listen as Help yourself stick out in complete with popcorn and a advice for new commuter stu­ interested in because "you much as you talk. people's minds and find peo­ theme. dents: "Be outgoing, be open will be standing with people The Center for ple you share interests with and say hello. Don't be afraid and laughing at the same Counseling and by using some original con­ COMMUTER LIFE to be friends with everyone. thing. Just getting there Psychological Services at versation starters. Students who commute There is no division between makes the biggest differ­ ence." Pennsylvania State Here are a few sugges­ to campus everyday have to commuters and residents. My University also offers these tions: tips: • Compliments are • Be open to chance always good, but only if meetings. Consider talking they're genuine. You can ask with people in classes, while where a person got an item studying in a study lounge or and hopefully the conversa­ in your residence hall. tion will progress from there. • Be willing to take risks. • If you are in an awk­ In any relationship one per­ ward pre-class situation, try son has to initiate the contact. to bring up a current news It helps if you give yourself event — something that credit for attempts to meet everyone will be interested people rather than results. in. Campus news is an even You can't always determine better option since everyone who is open to a new friend, is affected. but you can increase your chances of making one if you are willing to begin.

Campus events like last year's Lucky Boys Confusion concert at the Valparaiso University Student Union provide a great opportunity to meet new people. WVUR-FM The Source 95.1 and Union Board both bring popular bands to campus throughout the year.

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i best places to get what you're looking for in Valpo \ catalogue consists of artists movie, head to the 49-er Drive- Kim Bellware \ found on a "Now that's what I in Theater while the weather is ^1 TORCH STAFF call music!" compilation, don't still nice. j J waste your time at Wal-Mart or CASUAL EATS Now that you're in a new \ Target. Barnes and Nobles will There are a slew of casual town, you'll have to start all be your best bet for an eclectic dining restaurants that are over to create new niches and I music selection, and they are worth a visit. spots where you can become a 1 IA\ *ytf &' \i * always happy to special order El Amigo is a post-party 1 "regular." * / A albums not in stock. favorite of students craving a i i ESSENTIALS If you're on the hunt for late night snack. Free chips / • q 0 I \ Your main options in town oldies or vinyl, come with your order and the s TT^/i' 4 include Target, several you can't go prices are dirt-cheap. Mamie grows uneasy when she begins to suspect her Oompa-Loofa might possibly be alive WiseWay grocery stores, a wrong rummaging For those interested in Tree Mobsters. Town and Country through bins at the proving their gastronomical Market and Wal Bethesda Thrift prowess, you can try and "con­ Mart. These are the Shop, Goodwill or quer the King" at King Gyros places to go whether any of the antique by ordering the famed Gyros Crossword you need to fill a pre malls downtown. Platter. Jimmy's Cafe is an ACROSS 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 scription, buy shampoo, gro If you want to listen but not inexpensive diner-like restau­ 1 Grouch ; ceries or a new garbage can. own, the Porter County Library rant perfect for grabbing a 5 Blond shade 14 16 8 Rock layers " Aldi, a close-to-campus alter­ has a decent collection of clas­ hearty early morning breakfast, 14 Tortoise's rival 17 19 native, has several household sic and contemporary artists. 15 Neighbor of Ga. " while night owls might enjoy 20 22 and grocery items at bargain When it comes to movies, spots like Brewski's, El Salto, 16 Rang out " 17 Nof'fer" 23 ?4 prices. Likewise, if you're the larger retailers will have Billy Jacks and BuffaLouie's. 18 Capek play looking for a deal, check out good deals; Barnes and Nobles If you don't feel like traveling 19 Prisoner 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 20 Crossword • Big Lots and the Dollar again will have the best selec­ far, Round The Clock, Maria fanciers 34 35 36 3, General for cheap snacks, dec­ tion, but be prepared to pay Elena's and Broadway Cafe 22 Cut down on 38 39 40 orations and odds and ends. more than you would at Target 23 Pavement are all favorites for their close material 41 42 1 CLOTHING or Wal-Mart. location to campus. 25 Santa's vehicle " You'll be hard-pressed to The CCLIR and Porter 29 Features of 44 4b • •46 FINE DINING fezzes find any large clothiers in County Library also have Should a special occasion 34 Poker players' 47 48 49 town, and the men will have it video collections that you can come around, there are plenty holdings 35 Reach across 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 58 especially rough; other than a rent from for free. Blockbuster 54 of upscale restaurants to visit. 37 Elec. company, drive to Hobart/Merrillville to and Play Time Movies are two Bistro 157, Bon Femme for one 59 60 ., visit the mall, your apparel places you might want to visit 38 Fish-eating and Don Quixote all have eagle 62 ' 63 64 options are Target, Wal-Mart, if you want a large selection. gourmet options on their 39 Sleep soundly? 65 66 Kohl's and Marshall's. Ladies Shallow Grave, the trade-in menus, each with exceptional 40 Importation tax 87 store across from campus has 41 Water of Mexico have their pick from a few desserts. Kelsey's is the steak © 2005 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 1 42 Cunard liner, All rights reserved. 1 more shops like Maurice's, several new and used CDs, house of choice in town, while commonly Fashion Bug and some upscale videos and video games for ~^ a stop at The Strongbow 43 Congo, formerly cheap, in case there's a particu­ 44 Print anew 9 Doctrines boutiques downtown like £v Inn will enable you to 46 More compact Solutions lar copy you have to 10 Ewes'guys Beyond Pink and Silcott's. © o C> experience a local 47 African stork 11 Verbal sigh 3 s a 3 N N V i s V d 3 a own. 50 Wrecker d IAI V O 1 X V Z COFFEE ^ landmark while dining on 12 Noggin, in 0 1 s a o For main 54 Deflates Nice A a i v s a 1 3 0 V a O H The on-campus coffee their famous turkey dinners. 59 Greeley or Mann 13 Port of Yemen 1 V i d s o 0 a V 3 AA o i stream 60 Apr. addressee 21 Dawdles hub, Grinders, has an excellent 0 a v a V releases, the PIZZA" 61 Well ventilated 24 Video game • selection with top-quality cof­ 62 Missouri range pioneer a 3 s N 3 n s •s 1 3 a fee. If you find yourself out of County Valparaiso has all 63 You, to Yves 25 Clip, as fleece a a i V I Ii 3 0 V n O V meal card money or off-cam­ Seat theater your favorites: 64 Bivouac 26 Colossal A i n a •3 a 0 N s 3 N a 3 is close by 65 Meal 27 Boredom 1 i i n N V a a N V H pus, however, places like Domino's, Papa 66 Raggedy doll 28 Brainstorms and students can S i 3 s s V • 9 i 3 "i S Starbuck's, Annaleijse's and John's, Hungry 67 Gael's language 30 Khartoum's I I v get discounted tick­ country 1 V H d s fl Espress Yourself have the cof­ Howie's and Pizza N 3 S s• 3 1 s a 3 ~l Z z n d ets with their ID. DOWN 31 Decorative feehouse vibe and pricey menu Hut. But if you're feeling 1 Fellow cases 3 1 V IAI N 1 a n H N 1 0 V For more limited- 2 Prego rival that will remind you of your adventurous, give 32 Petrol measure a 3 1 V 3 d V i =1 3 a V H 3 Calif, neighbor release movies 33 More crafty V 1 V a 1 S H s v * V a 3 favorite cafe from home. Gelsosomo's, Giggles, Wana 4 Automobile 35 Contemptuous 1 you'll have to take a r The latter two cafes also Pizza, Bellah Rosa, Greek's pioneer look drive to Portage, 5 From square 49 Element number packaging have live music and poetry Pizzeria or JJ's Pizza Shack a 36 Luau dish Merrillville or Schererville. one 39 Least hip five 53 "Fame" singer some nights of the week, but try. If you want a more home- 6 Eat soup 43 Supreme Greek 50 Norse god of Irene be warned: those nights you If it's art-house film you cooked feel, try Papa impolitely deity thunder 55 Confront crave, save your pennies and 7 Merciless 45 Loud kisses 51 Move like 56 Fact fudger may walk in and find yourself Murphy's, where you can buy 8 Mike Hammer's 46 Ruins molasses 57 Gears up for war knee-deep in high schoolers. take the South Shore Line train fresh frozen pizzas and bread- creator 48 Acid indigestion 52 Present 58 Category MUSIC AND MOVIES into Chicago. And if you've sticks and bake them in your Unless your entire CD never experienced a drive-in own oven. THE TORCH •FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2005 Groups with a purpose

Club: Alpha Phi Omega Meeting: Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. in the Union Squire Room Contact: Jessann Brown at jessann .brown @ valpo .edu About: Alpha Phi Omega is a national co­ ed service fraternity. Our principals are lead­ ership, friendship and service. We bring peo­ ple together for service to the campus and community while having fun.

Club: Green Peas Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 1, at 10 p.m. in the CCLIR Community Room Contact: Valerie Cochran at valerie .cochran @ valpo .edu About: Green Peas is the vegetarian club •on campus, but you don't have to be a vege­ tarian to join.

Club: BACCHUS Contact: Stacy Monnier at [email protected] About: Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students is not only a campus club, but a national organization whose mission is to bring college students together to educate their peers on making low-risk choices. We work closely with the Office of Alcohol and Drug Education in an effort to bring our peers the most up-to-date information about many of the pressures that we face from day to day.

Club: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Meeting: Friday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m. Contact: Alison Denniston at alison .denniston @ valpo .edu About: TnterVarsiity Christian Fp|lnw<;hip iv a non-denominational national Christian Academic groups help organization. IVCF seeks to nurture personal relationships with Christ through small- group Bible study, large-group worship, men's and women's ministries, retreats as well as one-on-one Bible studies. Our pur­ pose on campus is to share the lovcof Christ students stay balanced with each individual. Club: V.O.I.CE. Club: Sigma Alpha Iota Club: Public Relations Student Society of America Area: Women in music Area: Public relations Contact: Meghan Wolthusen at meghan .wolthusen @ valpo .edu Meeting: Mondays at 9:30 p.m. in the VUCA Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 5 p.m. in the Union Squire Room About: Volunteer Opportunities in Contact: Laura Bohlmann at [email protected] Contact: Brian Boline at [email protected] Community Engagement is a student-run About: We're an organization that celebrates music and advocates About: PRSSA is a national professional organization that aims to volunteer organization that is designed to music education both at the collegiate level and within the communi­ serve members by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and provide a variety of volunteer opportunities ty. SAI is open to women who are at least in their second semester providing access to professional development opportunities. We hold to students. We are involved in service proj­ and who have participated in a music ensemble on campus. bi-weekly meetings with speakers and advice. Beside meetings, we ects both around campus and throughout the also go to Chicago to meet with professionals in the field. We also community and also Relay for Life. We are Club: PsychClub have our own public relations agency called SPARK PR that helps always looking for service projects to help Area: Psychology students interact with real clients. out with. Contact: Cory Lightner at [email protected] Club: Engineers Without Borders About: The PsychClub is open to all psychology majors, minors Club: Alliance and anyone interested in psychology. It is currently in the process of Area: Engineering Meeting: Thursdays at 8 p.m. in the Union merging with Psi Chi, so our first meeting has not yet been deter­ Meeting: Aug. 30, at 6 p.m. in Gellersen 231 Contact: [email protected] mined. This year our organization will be active in community serv­ Contact: Rachel Husfeld at [email protected] or About: Alliance is the gay-straight alliance ice, professional and social events. valpo .edu/student/e wb/ on campus. About: Engineers Without Borders is a service-based organization Club: Delta Sigma Pi of students from all majors. We are currently working on the final Club: Campus Crusade for Christ phase of a three-year project in Kenya, which has involved drilling Area: Business and economics Meeting: Monday, Aug. 29, at 9 p.m. at wells, installing windmills, drip irrigation and teaching at an elemen­ Meeting: Monday, Aug. 29, at 5 p.m. in Urschel Hall. Mueller Hall Contact: Kate Swank at [email protected] tary school. Our chapter works throughout the year on the project design and coordination, gives presentations in the community, rais­ Contact: valpo.edu/student/ccc/home .php About: Delta Sigma Pi is a professional fraternity for business and es funds to finance project expenses and hosts special events before About: Campus Crusade for Christ is a economics majors. It offers a chance to grow professionally and to sending a team in May to implement the project. non-denominational, Christian organization connect to the business world through networking opportunities, that provides all students with the opportuni­ social events, community service, leadership opportunities and broth­ ty to worship and for fellowship with one Club: Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers erhood. another. Our desire is to spread God's love Area: Engineering. through outreach and service events on cam­ Club: National Weather Association Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 11:15 a.m. in Gellersen 131 pus and in the community. Area: Meteorology Contact: David Wheeler at [email protected] Contact: Zachary Horn at [email protected] About: IEEE, open to all engineering majors, works to expose Club: Pi Delta Chi About: The NWA is an organization mainly compiled of VU mete­ undergraduate engineers to real-life engineering. Each year IEEE Contact: Diane Marten at orology students, but is open to all. We bring in weather related participates in engineering design competitions, various social diane .marten @ yalpo .edu events, field trips and service activities. speakers, hold entertainment activities, and most importantly run the About: Pi Delta Chi is a professional annual Great Lakes Meteorology Conference. This is an excellent organization of students preparing for dea­ opportunity for students to get involved with their peers and other coness ministry. We are a praying and serv­ professional meteorologists. see ACADEMIC, page B4 ing community on campus;