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Valparaiso University's 2007-2010 Indiana Student Newspaper HE TORCH College Weekly of the Year High winds BREAKING GROUND cause for concern Powerful storm disrupts campus

Chris Likeness Torch Staff Writer

Last Tuesday morning, the Val­ paraiso University campus awoke to a blaring siren from the top of the VUCA. However, this time it wasn't just another Tuesday morning test. One of the largest overland storms ever recorded in VU's history passed through campus early Tuesday morning. If 'the tornado warning siren didn't beckon enough of its arrival, then the heavy rainfall and powerful gusts of wind probably brought awareness to its presence. According to professor of Ge­ ography and Meteorology Kevin Goebbert, the storm was record- breaking. Photo Provided "The storm system extended This week construction began on a new 52,000 square foot academic building that will be completed in the spring of 2012. The building will house faculty offices, from the Kentucky-Tennessee classrooms and an enhanced Language Resource Center. The $18.75 million dollar investment aims to consolidate the College of Arts and Sciences and encour­ border to central Canada and age student-faculty interactions by moving classrooms and faculty offices into a single building. followed the US-Canada border, traveling east," Goebbert said. "The storm had a pressure of 956 construction has commenced. of the department of Foreign Lan­ ing the space for classes and for the hPa, which is unusually low for an Building to house "The Board approved the ini­ guages and Literatures, also served interaction between faculty and overland storm." tiation of construction," said Jon on this committee. She said there departments," she said. The storm also produced winds classrooms, faculty Kilpinen, dean of the College of was much discussion about how One of the big factors that in excess of 60 mph and waves Liberal Arts and Sciences, who the building could maintain and played into the discussions was reaching 27 feet in Lake Michigan offices on site of heads a committee of faculty who enhance student and faculty expe­ the strategic plan and its goals for and Lake Superior. provided guidance and input on riences. the university, including enroll­ Goebbert also confirmed that former VU Union the plans for the building. "All the committee members ment increases, interdisciplinary the recent storm was comparable "The architects are still fiddling were involved in thinking about interactions and increased inter­ to others of record-breaking pro­ Paul Rubio with the floor plans." faculty and student experiences we nationalization and how the new portions, such as the 1975 storm Torch Staff Writer The whole process the commit­ like now . . . and the changes that academic building could address that tragically sank the SS Ed­ tee went through started back in would be facilitated in the new these goals. mund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior, The reality of a new academic the summer. "We started meeting building." "A few weeks after we started inspiring Gordon Lightfoot's song building on campus came just a lit­ in June to work in the direction of There was also discussion in working, we started sharing (these "The Wreck of the Fitzgerald." tle bit closer: The Valparaiso Uni­ finding the design of the building," the committee about how to use discussions) with the architects," A storm of this magnitude is versity Board of Directors recently Kilpinen said. "We started talking the space and what classrooms Kilpinen said. "The architects could not always a cause for distress, approved initial plans for the new within the group about what the and faculty office space would look then think about how to work with however. For the students enrolled academic building to be construct­ building would need." like. in VU's Meteorology program, the ed on the site of the old union and Randa Duvick, the chairperson "We looked at ways of organiz­ See Construction, page A4 storm caused excitement. Senior meteorology major Dustin Bonk said, "The meteo­ rology majors get excited; while everyone is inside, we're outside VU development teams recognized looking at the sky." Most students did not react with distress when the storm can, as well as alumni Robert Ste- began when Duncan, professor of with about 200 around the coun­ passed through, but they certainly Braille printing inglass ('08), Daniel Blood ('io), mechanical engineering, was ap­ try. Nearly 500 volunteers are did not react with the zeal of the Cameron Banga ('io) and Michael proached in 2008 by Steinglass. printing books of the bibles using meteorology majors either. press, innovative Phelps ('io), were Steinglass had embossed zinc plates, aluminum When the sirens on campus recognized at the worked with jackets and special paper. Engi­ go off, students are supposed to application designs induction of the We have very talented, volunteers and neering students at the univer­ follow the protocol for a tornado newest members creative students who had made re­ sity worked to improve the safety, warning, which usually involves garner attention maintenance and ergonomics of moving to the nearest basement. of the society on have the ability and pairs on an out­ Oct. 21. dated Braille the original design. Many did follow that procedure, Mike Jakubisin The Braille desire to affect society press at Prince Ballun, Koch, Blood and pro­ including the students caught in Torch Staff Writer printing press in a positive way. of Peace Lu­ fessor of electrical and computer the union that morning. was designed theran Church engineering Mark Budnik formed Even students in the Uptown Alumni and current students and built by Val­ Dr. Scott Duncan in Valparaiso. the team alongside Duncan and East Apartments followed their at Valparaiso University have paraiso Univer­ Although it Steinglass. Most of the parts were building's guidelines, like senior been recognized by the Northwest sity Engineering Asst. professor of Engineering was functional, designed and manufactured in VU student and Uptown East Indiana Society of Innovators for students in col­ the original Gellersen Hall at VU. Duncan resident Christina Lucente. "We the redesign of a Braille printing laboration with Lutheran Braille model that students based their said that there was a lot of trial had to wait on the first floor (of Press and the success of a mobile Workers, Inc. These presses spe­ design off of was a 6o-year-old and error, making sure parts Uptown East) for half an hour," application development com­ cifically print bibles for the blind design. fit and testing the correct the Lucente said. pany. Seniors Marjorie Ballun and and visually impaired. The original models are being Brian Koch, professor Scott Dun­ The development of the press used at all other LBW locations, See Innovators, page A5 See Tornado, page A4

Index A&E B7 Features B3 Opinions A7 The Torch "We will strive increasingly to Announcements A2 Flicker A7 Sports A9 On Guard for 95 Years quicken the public's sense of civic duty." - The Athenian Oath Calendar B2 National News A6 Weather B6 Volume 104 :: Issue 9 The Torch | Friday, October 29, 2010 Campus News Campus Announcements We've got

Homer Drew Court Dedication VU covered

Homer Drew Court will be dedicated at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Valparaiso University's Athletics-Recreation Center men's basketball exhibition opener against Olivet Nazarene. Former players that were once under Drew's command, as well as university President Mark Heckler, will make an appearance during the dedication ceremony. page Hindu Seminar

Wendy Doniger, a historian of religions at the Univer­ sity of Chicago and author of more than a dozen influential books on Hinduism and Indian mythology, will be on cam­ pus to take part in Christ College's Symposium series. Doni- ger's most recent major book is "The Hindus: An Alternative History," which has received wide acclaim for her research in Hindu religion. Presenting "One God or Many?: A Question for Hindu India", Doniger will discuss her scholarly thoughts on how Hinduism has integrated monotheism and polythe­ ism throughout history at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in the Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources. This lecture is free and open to the public.

Canadian Brass Band

The Canadian Brass Band, a world renowned brass en­ semble, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Playing classics such as American composer George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess," Bach and Monteverdi, as well as a tribute to the Beatles, the Canadian Brass Band is rec­ ognized for their engaging performances and various record­ ings as well as a passion for Baroque music. Tickets are $40 for reserved seating, $25 for adults and $15 for senior citizens, non-VU students and faculty, staff and students. To purchase tickets, call the VU box office at ext. 5162 or purchase them online at www.valpo.edu/vuca/ticket.php.

Biblical Scholar Comes to Campus

Rev. Christopher Seitz, author of "The Character of Chris­ tian Scripture: Two Testaments and the Rule of Faith," will be on campus to present two lectures that will be free and open to the public. Seitz is research professor of Biblical interpre­ tation at the University of Toronto's Wycliffe College who is a leader in a movement to reassert the importance of the community of faith in reading the Scriptures and has taught at the University of St. Andrews, Yale University and Luther­ an Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, and is the author of several books and many articles on the interpretation of the Old and New Testaments and theological hermeneutics. Seitz's first presentation entitled "Without Excuse? Paul and the Human Condition", will take place at 8 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Harre Union Ballroom and at 4:30 p.m. he will discuss "How to Talk to Strangers: Colossians as Test Case" in the Brown and Gold Room in the Harre Union. Hayden O'Shaughnessy/ The Torch

The Valparaiso University women's ultimate frisbee team player Kate Guidera and coach Vinnie Bava practice with fellow coaches and VU Guild Week teammates Oct. 28 on the intramural sports field on the corner of University Dr. and Greenwich St. in preparation for next year's season.

Nov. 8-12, the Valparaiso University Guild will celebrate its annual Guild Week event. The Guild is an organization of Valparaiso University supporters whose mission is to enhance the student experience. The Guild will have a booth in the printed as a service of The Torch Harre Union during the lunch hour where students may stop by to learn about the Guild and services the Guild offers to students, as well as participate in a raffle to win a gift card to a VUPD An officer responded to Lankenau Kissing Bridge and injured his knee. local restaurant. On Wednesday, students may search for yel­ Hall in reference to a damaged sign. A Valparaiso Fire/Rescue responded to low smiley balls (called "Thingamewants") and bring them to report criminal mischief report was made. the scene and transported the non- the Guild's table for a $5 gift card. There will also be free daily giveaways including stay-healthy kits and slide puzzles. For student to Porter Hospital Valparaiso more information on Guild Week or the Valparaiso Univer­ An officer responded to Lankenau Campus. sity Guild, please contact Julie Thomas at ext. 7170 or at julie. October 16 Hall in reference to three intoxicated [email protected]. An officer responded to Scheele subjects. The officer issued citations 10-43 Hall in reference to a theft that had for Minor Consumption of Alcohol to Lock parked bicycles to help reduce occurred at an off campus location. A the three subjects. One, who was not a bike theft. The VUPD recommends theft report was made. VU student, was transported to Porter all students who use bicycles on Hospital Valparaiso Campus due to a campus submit a bicycle registration October 17 high level of intoxication. form to receive a registration sticker. An officer responded to Brandt Hall In the event that your bicycle is in reference to marijuana. A student October19 stolen, a report can be filed and the admitted to having possession of the An officer responded to the Parking information from the registration marijuana. This case was referred. Ramp for a report of subjects may help aid in the recovery of your correction^ smoking marijuana. Two students bicycle. An officer was requested to assist with were arrested, one for Possession of clarifications an intoxicated student at Lankenau Marijuana and the other for Possession All motorized vehicles to be Hall. The highly intoxicated female of Paraphernalia. The third subject operated on the VU campus was charged with a citation of Minor fled the scene. by employees and currently Consumption of Alcohol. enrolled students must be October 21 registered with the Valparaiso An officer responded to the parking An officer responded to the area of the University Police Department. The Torch corrects its mistakes. If you see ramp in reference to a damaged sign. main university entrance in reference For more information on Parking something you believe is a factual error, contact A criminal mischief report was made. to an injury. A subject jumped from the go to www.valpo.edu/VUPD. Editor in Chief Alex Smith at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, October 29, 2010 Campus News A3 VU host to annual regional conference History of local Calumet area, modern issues discussed at event Calie Florek Torch Staff Writer

As Valparaiso University at­ tempts to further align itself with surrounding Northern Indiana community through recent events such as Communiversity Day, VU has also reached out as the host of the eleventh annual Calumet Heri­ tage Conference. Focusing on "The Heritage of Industry, Community and Diversity in the Calumet Re­ gion," the conference took place on Saturday, Oct. 23 in the Harre Union, and discussed the impor­ tance of the history of Valparaiso and the surrounding area. The Calumet Heritage Partner­ ship hosts the event annually and is an organization that consists of many smaller organizations fo­ cused on environmental, cultural and historical concerns in Indiana and Illinois. During the conference, Photo Provided its mission was described as a way Valparaiso University professor of Geography and Meteorology Ronald Janke leads a field trip through various prehistoric sites in the Calumet Region. to "identify, preserve, protect and reclaim the natural, historical, cul­ tural and recreational treasures of History at Chicago State University, ties. VU adjunct assistant profes­ met region." said. The book is titled 'The Calu­ the Calumet region." and Ronald Janke, a VU profes­ sor of Theology Gregory Jones lead Art was also on display at the met Region: An American Place.' Michael Longan, Valparaiso sor of Geography the discussion conference. "They (the art) related Cialdella's photographs of the Calu­ University professor of meteorology and Meteorology, one step fur­ to the Calumet Region in terms of met Region capture the themes of and geography and one of the orga­ each presentation Collaboration in the ther, highlight­ their subjects; steel mills, the Dunes the conference (industry coexisting nizers of the event, explained how touched on a differ­ area is something that ing how they and Calumet Region neighbor­ with residential life) especially well. the conference came into fruition. ent subject ranging were integrated hoods were the featured subjects," "The Dunes painter Frank V. "They chose Valpo because of from heritage and needs to have more into the region. said Gregg Hertzlieb, the director Dudley (1868-1957) is another artist the new union, we had the space folklore to preserv­ conversation about Transitioning and curator of the Brauer Museum who comes to mind, but his focus available for the certain dates, and ing prehistoric sites without looking at to a different of Art. was more on the natural landscape so it happened," Longan said. "It is all in the Calumet genre of history, One local artist that was featured of the Dunes." put on by a state organization ev­ region. state lines. We need Janke discussed was Valparaiso University photog­ In Longan's opinion, the' confer­ ery year and it goes back and forth Professor Ste­ to help preserve the the preserva­ raphy professor Aimee Tomasek. ence was formed as a way to inform tion of Native between Indiana and Illinois every phen O'Hara of history of the region According to Hertzlieb, the in­ the public of the importance of the year." Xavier University American buri­ terest in the Calumet Region was Calumet region. "It's all about col­ "Faculty from VU, Indiana Uni­ discussed how the and landscape where al mounds. not only isolated to the immedi­ laboration on natural heritage," versity Northwest, Chicago State, city of Gary s histo­ history exists. Following ate area but also stretched as far as Longan said. "Collaboration in the students and predominantly mem­ ry does not match the presenta­ neighboring states, resulting in the area is something that needs to have bers of the community working on the popular image Michael Longan tions, Janke led publishing of a book on the featured more conversation about without of today and how looking at state lines. We need to heritage and preservation issues as Associate professor of a four-hour bus topic. this representation tour around the "The Brauer Museum of Art help preserve the history of the re­ well as environmental issues" were Geography and Meteorology some of the people present at the must be altered, Calumet area, co-published a book with Univer­ gion and landscape where history conference, according to Longan. while Kimble fo­ which focused sity of Illinois Press that features exists." Featuring speakers such as Lio­ cused on public housing in Chicago on "preserving prehistoric and en­ the black and white photographs of Contact Calie Florek at torch@ nel Kimble, associate professor of including the minority communi­ vironmental heritage in the Calu- Gary Cialdella (b. 1946)," Hertzlieb valpo.edu. MBA program recognized for success

the program to the next level. We're room are also fully recorded so you set (of) managerial tools, you don't The MBA program has done College of Business very much a regional program, and can watch the recorded session on advance anymore in a corporation. a great deal of things to push fur­ we want to make it an international your own time. In addition to these The MBA helps you do that." ther. Its goal to be recognized on honored as one of program." conveniences, a transcript of the Dustin Wunderlich, senior direc­ an international level is clear as the Recently, the MBA program has class is printed for those interna­ tor of Public Relations, agreed that future for the College of Business the best in nation, added new technology, hoping this tional students who have trouble the MBA program will help prepare Administration continues to be op­ will help the program to reach the with English. students for a fu- timistic. garners top honor big goals planned. Classroom 120 in "We think this technology is ture in business "We have Urschel hall is unlike any other on really going to distinguish our pro­ and that it is a This depth of business some really cool Sarah Gollner campus. "We can now broadcast our gram from other programs around valuable asset for knowledge, creative new things that Torch Staff Writer classes live anywhere in the world," the world," said MacLean. business majors are coming and MacLean commented. Although Valparaiso Univer­ to consider thinking ability, the way courses Valparaiso University's College MacLean feels this is a huge ben­ sity's MBA program is the most "Valparaiso character and wisdom are delivered. of Business Administration was fea­ efit for those stu­ expensive in the University's MBA are in high demand We have the new tured in the Oct. 12 edition Princ­ dents who must 1/V| can now state, the benefits program dis­ technology," said eton Review's "Best 300 Business go out of town from complet­ tinguishes itself in today's business MacLean. "We're Schools" guidebook. In the review, for business or broadcast our classes ing the program by combining a world. Valpo MBA trying to develop VU's MBA (Master of Business for those single live anywhere in the are vast. Not only solid foundation students are the type more unique Administration) graduate degree moms who can't does a student in core business kinds of MBAs program was cited for its academic make it to class world. reap the benefits skills with an em­ of thoughtful leaders that are focused quality for the seventh consecutive every day. "You Bruce MacLean of the new tech­ phasis on values- our world needs. in specific areas year. just flip open your nology, making based leadership and then trying Director of graduate Bruce MacLean, director of laptop or desktop it easy to keep up and environmen­ Dustin Wunderlich to niche those ar­ programs in management with classes, but tal stewardship," graduate programs in management, and you're in the Senior director of eas so that we can is very happy about the recognition. class, real time, an MBA degree Wunderlich said. develop a sustain­ Public Relations "It is a difficult kind of recognition and you can participate, real time," will also guarantee a more success­ "This depth of able competitive to get," MacLean said. "We are an MacLean said. "If you have a ques­ ful business career. business knowl­ advantage that AAC accredited program, and only tion, you hit the talk button and "What the MBA tries to do is to edge, creative thinking ability, allows us to compete against other five percent of the business schools your voice comes over the PA in the prepare someone with the toolset character and wisdom are in high MBA programs in the world. It's a worldwide have that level of accred­ room. All the students in the class they will need," MacLean added. "Af­ demand in today's business world. great program." itation. It's an excellent program are miked, so you can hear the full ter one's first or second promotion, Valpo MBA students are the type and they work very hard. What conversation as it takes place." what happens after that is you kind of thoughtful leaders our world Contact Sarah Gollner at torch@ we're trying to do now is to take Classes that take place in this of plateau and unless you develop a needs." valpo.edu. A4 Campus News The Torch | Friday, October 29, 2010 Extraterrestrial life examined it reaches far beyond the bounds Cowe discusses of the honors program. "Having a Symposium focused history of alien on the history of ideas about ex­ traterrestrial life provided a great existence debate opportunity for collaboration be­ Grace Shemwell tween Christ College and the De­ Torch Staff Writer partment of Physics and Astron­ omy which is co-sponsoring the Rachael Battista lecture," Piehl said. "Promoting Torch News Editor greater understanding of science, and the history of science, is really Extraterrestrial life: The first essential for all Valpo students as thing that comes to mind is the future citizens, whether or not glowing finger of E.T Then comes they are science majors." a series of childhood movie mem­ Crowe began his lecture by ories; Star Wars, Men in Black, mentioning his discussion's previ­ Alien vs. Predator - all mixed to­ ous credentials, as he was invited gether with a to the American weekly series of Astronomical Dr. Spock and There has been Society after his Star Trek. What much tension over plenary was in we know of life connection with beyond earth is the centuries the Awarding all speculation between religion and of the Doggett in the movies, Prize for Histori­ just a safe image extraterrestrial life. cal Astronomy. on screen. It is sometimes He emphasized Michael asserted that his enthusiasm Crowe, re­ for religious thinkers being given nowned as one of the opportunity the world's lead­ have always opposed to share these ing authorities extraterrestrial life. In insights with the on astronomical VU community. history and the fact, religious ideas "I hadn't Austin Hill / The Torch author of eight such as the principle planned on tell­ Michael Crowe, professor emeritus at the University of Notre Dame, presents a lecture on the extraterrestrial life debate. books in the his­ of plentltude have ing you this, but tory and philos­ this is the plenary ophy of science, been used in support (talk) is the same worth of historical research into a haven't you ever seen The X-files?' One of the most unusual gave a presenta­ of ET's. one that I used little less than two hours. to which I simply replied 'No!'" names, yet familiar, was that of tion titled "The to address the "All the topics I will be discuss­ Proving his merit, Crowe seg­ John Adams, who agreed with Extraterrestrial Michael Crowe American Astro­ ing occurred in the western world," ued into 5th Century B.C. Greek Paine in terms of his attacks on Life Debate: A nomical Society Crowe said. "The talk is based on philosophers such as Democritus, Christianity due to his belief in Professor emeritus, Historical Per­ in Washington about 15 years of research and trips Epicurus, and oppositions made extraterrestrial life. Crowe refer­ spective," based University of Notre Dame D.C. this past to 40 research libraries." by Plato and Aristotle. enced a quote from Adams that on theories re­ January," Crowe Incorporating a dose of hu­ Dropping big names including derived from an excerpt that was garding extraterrestrial life Oct. said. "One of the grand things that mor into his opening statements, Copernicus (who stated the sun written to Thomas Jefferson, ". . . 28 at Valparaiso University's Neils happened is that after I spoke, Dr. Crowe addressed the most com­ was the center of the universe), And until this awful blasphemy Science Center. Bruce Hrivnak of the astronomical mon image of an E.T. that comes Kepler, Galileo, Peter the Great, (of a God creating the world) is Mel Piehl, dean of Christ Col­ department here at Valparaiso, ap­ to mind through a personal story. William Herschel, Thomas Paine, got rid of, there never will be any lege and Professor of Humanities proached me and asked if I wanted "A girl in my classes once ques­ Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Mark liberal science in the world." and History, explained the ben­ to speak here. I was delighted." tioned my credentials," Crowe Twain, Crowe referenced some of The opposition between efits to holding an event focused Crowe then proceeded to said. "We started discussing the greatest minds in history in on such a widely debated topic, as condense over two millennium's things, when she finally asked 'well order to explain his studies. See Crowe, page A5

Construction, from page Al must find some faculty in offices in alike will enjoy and benefit from the Kilpinen believes that this proj­ Tornado, from page Al Huegli, which has no classrooms. fact that the building will be con­ ect has proceeded at a relatively fast work with that space. Gradually One of the other special features nected to the Christopher Center." pace. "It was an unusual pace we Some students did not even over the summer, they brought of this new building will be an en­ From here on, the construction had to work with," he said. "Because react to the storm or the siren. various design options to us. By the hanced Language Resource Center. will progress on the new building. of some unique funding constraints "I didn't really know what to time we neared August, we were "The work stu­ "The timeline ... it's been a very rapid project." do; I heard the sirens and just close to having working plans." dents do there is in It's gone remarkably is slated for the Overall, the work has been suc­ waited in my room," said Matt The plans are for the building need of space that's smoothly so far. completion of cessful, especially, as Duvick puts it, Hartz, freshman and Lankenau to be efficient in a couple of ways. more flexible and the building in because much of it was done dur­ resident. "One of the first issues that came that accommo­ Randa Duvick spring of 2012, ing the summer when the faculty is Hartz wasn't the only one up was classroom space," Kilpinen dates more tech­ and be ready for more scattered. who failed to react to the im­ said. The new building will increase nology, facilitating Chairperson, department fall of 2012," Kil­ "It was a wonderful group to pending danger. the amount of classroom space, be­ more conversation of Foreign Languages and pinen said. In work with," Duvick said. "I was sleeping when the si­ yond replacing that which will be among students," Literatures the meantime, "It's gone remarkably smoothly ren went off," said Jeff Jilovec, torn down in Miller Hall. Duvick said. while the steel so far," Kilpinen said. "The groups freshman and Brandt hall resi­ "There will be more classrooms, These are some of the exciting frames are erected, other finishing have worked very well. There have dent. "I just woke up and went and all these classrooms will be con­ prospects regarding the new build­ touches will be put on the interior been very few if any problems so back to sleep." structed with multimedia installed," ing. "I think this will be a very dy­ space plans. "Probably by the end of far." Even while in class, some Kilpinen said. Some classrooms will namic learning hub on campus," the year we'll have the floor plans," Contact Paul Rubio at torch@ VU students ignored the siren. even have computer terminals so Kilpinen said. "Students and faculty Kilpinen said. valpo.edu. "I was in class when (the siren) that classes can then regularly use went off We wondered if it was computers throughout the course a drill, but when we found out of a semester, instead of being re­ it was real we just kept work­ stricted to using common computer ing," said junior Alison Kjoller. room space. The rather indifferent re­ This building will also be ef­ action of many students to ficient in combining academic the siren could be a potential departments. "We figured putting cause for worry, especially if a eight departments together in one tornado were to come near the building would work to promote VU campus. interdisciplinary interaction," Kil­ Caleb Steele, sophomore pinen said. "The faculty is already meteorology major, expressed excited by the prospects of doing his concern, "The university something like that." should have sent some warn­ "We would be happy to have our ing the day before that there faculty offices in the same building was going to be strong winds as a number of other departments and the potential for torna­ in Arts and Sciences," Duvick said, does." Yet Goebbert assures hoping this leads to more inter-de­ that whether the siren is raised partmental contact and that it also is not a responsibility of any makes it easier for students to find VU staff, but the responsibil­ their professors' offices in the same ity of the National Weather building as their classes. "It will be Service. easier to find faculty offices," she Photo Provided Contact Chris Likeness at added, referring to how students The new academic building will be connected to the Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources. [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, October 29, 2010 Campus News A5

Innovators, from page Al and engineers." "Their lives become easier. for problems and then looking for velopment, Banga said he was Another initiative aimed at That's where we think it's a really solutions to those problems. humbled to see their names in the pressure to apply to the paper to improving the lives of others by cool transition into mobile space," The two alumni both share a same conversation with other in­ make the Braille imprints. the sense of touch is the start of a said Banga. "Those are oppor­ small office in Portage, Ind. They novators being recognized by the Since 2008, the team has built mobile software company by two tunities where life can be really have been contacted for projects society two machines and is currently alumni from Hobart, Ind. Cam­ enhanced by something like an based on past news coverage of "It's really an honor," Banga making changes on the first incar­ eron Banga and Michael Phelps iPhone." BatteryGo! and the iPad game said. "It makes you realize that nation to match the improved ver­ jump-started the company 9mag- omagnets has also developed TapBlaster HD, and they are con­ people see it as a really big accom­ sion that followed. Students will be nets shortly after graduation to an application that displays safety tinuing to work with new clients plishment. We should be proud building two more presses based develop applications for Apple's information for those who may be to develop new applications. of it and have motivation to work on the improved design. They are iPod and iPad. in danger from an incoming hur­ What started out as a hobby harder." also publishing a The 2010 ricane for a news station in Vir­ grew into a passion for both Phelps print package of graduates use the ginia, WVEC. Banga said that the and Banga. In the fast-growing Contact Mike Jakubisin at their design so Their lives become name 9magnets team is concentrating on looking market of mobile application de- [email protected]. other engineers easier. That's where to refer to the and companies nine principles can build the new we think it's a really of their work, press. Duncan cool transition into which includes said he hopes that mobile space. Those building educa­ other LBW work­ tional applica­ shops will imple­ are opportunities tions that break ment the press where life can be boundaries, the students de­ really enhanced by drive change and signed. last a lifetime. There are ap­ something like an Banga and proximately 314 iPhone. Phelps made million people their start, devel­ around the world Cameron Banga oping the iPhone who are blind and application Bat- Founder, 9magnets visually impaired. teryGo!, which Duncan said tells users how that the advancement of Braille much battery life remains on their printing has shown to improve phone depending on the how literacy rates for the community. they choose to use the device. For Lutheran Braille Workers recog­ people who use their iPhone for nizes improvement in studying, business, BatteryGo! helps them learning spelling, grammar and concentrate on battery consump­ i II-J F^l^JwJtii punctuation, delivering a speech tion for such a lifeline in their

while referring to notes and read­ workday. • ing aloud. The team also worked with BH _#____k__F CAM€RON MICHAEL "We have very talented, cre­ a University of Chicago urolo­ ______. BANGA PHELPS ative students who have the abil­ gist to develop an application for ity and desire to affect society in a his patients with kidneys stones. Write to us at positive way," Duncan said, "Val- The iPhone application created a FRNIivPfa)fovhii .irw= . . rnm po's College of Engineering strives discrete way for patients to track to create opportunities, such as fluid intake, which is important Photo Provided the Braille press project, for these for the doctor to prescribe medi­ Cameron Banga ('10) and Michael Phelps ('10) are interviewed about their iPhone and iPad applications on the FOX students to develop as innovators cation. Business television network. They were also honored by the Northwest Indiana Society of Innovators.

Crowe, from page A4 "There has been much tension are religions in agreement with the tist Church, and the Church of phy of Science. over the centuries between religion possibility of extraterrestrial life. the New Jerusalem (the sweden- Author of eight books in the religious beliefs and the debate of and extraterrestrial life," Crowe "In fact, religious ideas such as borgians) - have incorporated history and philosophy of sci­ extraterrestrial existence has been said. "It is sometimes asserted that the principle of plentitude have extraterrestrials into their scrip­ ence, including "The Extrater­ a battle contended for generations, religious thinkers have always op­ been used in support of ET's," tures." restrial Life Debate 1750-1900: and in the process, a few percep­ posed extraterrestrial life." Crowe said. "Moreover, three Concluding with an explana­ The Idea of a Plurality of Worlds tions have become misconstrued Declaring these misconceived major religions dominations - tion of more recent discover­ from Kant to Lowell," a book that over the years. notions, Crowe confirmed there Mormons, Seventh Day Adven- ies by scholars such as Edwin opened up a new and rich field for Hubble, Thomas Brock, and scholarship, Crowe has made the the 1995 first discovery of an history of beliefs about potential exoplanet by Swiss astronomers, alien life and its implications for proving that new forms of life are humanity a provocative field of continuously discovered, and the inquiry. prospect of extraterrestrial life is A former student of Crowe's, promising. Father Michael Hoffman, of St. "I don't know about today," Paul's Catholic Church in Val­ Crowe joked. "But as of yesterday paraiso, proclaimed of the schol­ there were over 500 exoplanets ar's expertise sharing personal discovered." encounters with the professor of Piehl echoed Crowe's acknowl­ 50 years. edgement that much of the in­ "He hasn't changed much, al­ formation on extraterrestrial life ways been soft spoken, but it was is unknown, yet his enthusiasm many people con­ He hasn't changed that makes him tinue to pursue a great teacher," the progress of its much, always been Hoffman said. discovery soft spoken, but it "He's the kind of "The fact that was his enthusiasm guy that could lots of people are get me up at 1 interested in 'E.T' that makes him a a.m. to go look makes this an in­ great teacher. He's at the sky, or get triguing subject in the kind of guy that 20 of us out itself," Piehl said. at three in the But even many could get me up at morning to look scientists and sci­ 1 a.m. to go look at at birds." ence students may Hoffman was not know much the sky, or get 20 of very pleased to about the many us out at three in the have heard the centuries in which morning to look at professor speak this question has once more. been discussed birds. "He's excel­ - including, for Fr. Michael Hoffman lent," Hoffman example, its phil­ said. "We would osophical and St. Paul's Catholic Church never go buy theological im­ supplemen­ plications (e.g., could intelligent tary books, everything we read aliens be 'saved'?). was directly from the text and "Having an expert scholar like writings of the people we stud­ Michael Crowe inform us about ied. He taught a three-year course that should be exciting and pro­ while I was there, and it was very vocative," Piehl added. exciting. I'm glad I've stayed in Crowe serves as Rev. John J. Ca- touch with him over the last 20 vanaugh at the University of Notre years and got to come listen to Austin Hill / The Torch Dame, and is a Professor Emeri­ him speak here." tus in Humanities, the Program As a part of VU's Christ College Symposium, Michael Crowe addressed issues of reconciling the concept of extraterres­ trial life with religion. As an author of numerous books on the debate about extraterrestrial life, Crowe offered scholarly of Liberal Studies, and Graduate Contact Grace Shemwell at discussion on the topic. Programs in History and Philoso­ [email protected]. A6 Nation The Torch | Friday, October 29, 2010 Activists push to outlaw Islamic law

In England, Muslims can en­ for America, which says it exists under Islamic law. The measure also would ban New proposed ter special Sharia courts to decide to fight radical Islam, began airing It is not unheard of to have re­ judges from relying on foreign laws divorce and custody cases if both radio ads and making automated ligious law dictate private arbitra­ in any way, a reaction to a 2005 Su­ legislature would parties agree. Criminal and other calls to Oklahoma voters, urging tions in the United States - some preme Court ruling that cited other civil cases are still heard in secular approval of the amendment. observant Jews arbitrate disputes countries' legal norms in outlawing ban "Sharia" in courts. "The threat at this point is not in a rabbinical court - but Rodgers the execution of minors. In the U.S., those who warn of that a country in Europe or the U.S. contended that Muslims should be "When you have a justice on the Oklahoma state the dangers of Sharia can point will formally adopt Sharia law, but treated different­ United States Su­ to only a handful of cases that that Sharia law will be accommo­ ly because their When you have a preme Court who constitution merely allude to the centuries-old, dated alongside Western law," Guy legal system is in­ has stated pub­ complex tangle of Muslim religious Rodgers, the group's executive di­ herently flawed. justice on the United licly that the U.S. Nicholas Riccardi law. And in none of the cases cited rector, said via e-mail. In the third States Supreme Supreme Court McClatchy-Tribune News Services has any U.S. court held that Sharia Backers of the amendment have case, a New Jer­ Court who has stated ought to be able law is the law of the land here. cited only three cases that they sey judge ruled to look to the laws A new measure would outlaw Islamic groups say the Okla­ contend show the threat of Sharia that a Muslim publicly that the U.S. of other countries, Islamic law in Oklahoma, where it homa initia­ law. In each case, man could not be Supreme Court ought it isn't a stretch to think that some doesn't exist. tive, which was though, the courts guilty of raping to be able to look As the country grapples with placed on the The threat at this gave no special his wife because, lower court state its worst economic downturn in ballot by the point is not that a dispensation for due to his reli­ to the laws of other judge, be it in New decades and persistent unemploy­ Legislature, is Sharia law. The gion, he believed countries, it isn't a Jersey or some ment, voters in Oklahoma next nothing more country in Europe or activists say the that a woman is other state, would week will take up another issue than an effort to the U.S. will formally judges erred by required to have stretch to think that come to the same - whether they should pass a con­ stigmatize their adopt Sharia law, but treating Muslims sex with her hus­ some lower court conclusion," Dun­ stitutional amendment outlawing religion in order as they would oth­ band. An appel­ state judge, be it in can said. Islamic law, or Sharia. to whip up votes. that Sharia law will er religious groups late court swiftly Mohammed, Supporters of the initiative ac­ "There's no be accommodated because Islamic overturned the New Jersey or some of the Islamic So­ knowledge that they do not know threat of Sharia alongside Western law does not give ruling, noting other state, would ciety, said that he of a single case of Sharia being law coming to women the same that it conflicted come to the same feared that the used in Oklahoma, which has only Oklahoma and law. rights as men. with long-es­ measure could 15,000 Muslims. America, pe­ Guy Rodgers In the first case, tablished First conclusion. lead to politicians "Oklahoma does not have that riod," said Saad a Maryland court Amendment Rex Duncan in other states try­ problem yet," said Republican state Mohammed of Director, Act! for America upheld a custody jurisprudence ing to cash in on Rep. Rex Duncan, the author of the the Islamic Soci­ order from a Paki­ that holds that Representative, R-Okla. bashing Sharia law ballot measure, who says support­ ety of Greater Oklahoma City, 'Its stani court that was decided under religion does not and Islam. "This ers in more than a dozen states are just a scare tactic." Islamic law. Judges in the U.S. are excuse criminal conduct. The ap­ garbage could really make things ready to place similar initiatives Until recently there was little required by federal law to uphold pellate court noted that the same bad for Muslims," he said. before voters in 2012. "But why campaigning over the measure, foreign custody orders if they com­ rationale was used, erroneously, to On the other hand, he add­ wait until it's in the courts?" known as State Question 755. The ply with American legal values, but justify polygamous Mormon mar­ ed, since there is no Sharia in Some conservative activists con­ only public poll conducted on the Rodgers argued that no Islamic riages in the 19th century. Oklahoma, the amendment is tend that the U.S. is at risk of falling matter found it had the support of court could ever meet this criteria. Duncan, an attorney, said that also largely harmless. "I think under Sharia law. They point to Eu­ 49 percent of voters, with 24 per­ In the second case, a Texas court his amendment did not target so little of it," Mohammed rope, with its larger Muslim popu­ cent opposed and 27 percent unde­ let a couple to mediate a property Muslims. Instead, he said, it singles said. "Whether it passes or not, I lation and various accommoda­ cided. That was in July. dispute with a private arbitrator. out "activist judges ... That's all I'm don't think it's going to affect any­ tions to the Islamic religious law. Last week a group called Act! That arbitration was conducted picking on." one." Tragedy at Notre Dame NEED A JOB? Wednesday night, the Miley, Sullivan's uncle, Student falls to downed lift lay across the said he has known the Notre Become a PreVU Student Ambassador! street adjacent to Notre Dame student "since he was a his death Dame's practice fields. Using toddler." Ambassadors will work to support the strategic lights powered by portable "He's been a great kid at all vision of Valparaiso University by helping to foster Brian Hamilton generators, police continued ages ... He had a lot of joy and McClatchy-Tribune News Services their investigation. energy and lots of friends, I'm life-long relationships between the university and South Bend was under a sure he's got friends on cam­ its alumni. SOUTH BEND, Ind. - A wind advisory until 9 p.m. pus who are really sad right 20-year-old student from Wednesday, and gusts at the now," Miley said. Long Grove, 111., was killed time of the accident reached Sullivan had many inter­ Students will serve as representatives of the Wednesday when a lift used 51 mph, according to the Na­ ests growing up, Miley said, for filming on the University tional Weather Service. The including sports and learning university by conducting face-to-face interviews of Notre Dame campus fell lift, when fully extended, about the media. Miley, who with select alumni. while he was recording the reaches just a bit higher than has a background in media, football team's practice, offi­ a football goalpost. said his nephew would often cials said. The lift either blew back or approach him with different PreVU Student Ambassadors will work locally from Declan Sullivan, a junior collapsed, gashing a fence and questions about the subject. at Notre Dame, was on one line of bushes. The top of the "I was satisfied to learn Valparaiso when school is in session or from their of four hydraulic, portable lift landed in that he was hometowns during breaks. lifts usually used to film Notre the middle going into Dame practice when the of the road. We are devastated a media- accident occurred at 3:50 The foot­ by the loss. Declan relatedfield. Ambassadors will be compensated at a rate p.m. Chicago time, the ball team I could just university said in a statement. evidently Sullivan died today see that he of $50 per completed interview, plus travel He was taken to Memorial continued at Notre Dame doing was having Hospital in South Bend, where reimbursement. to practice, what he loved. so much he later died. leaving the fun taking "We are devastated by the field roughly Mike Miley pictures loss. Declan Sullivan died 20 to 30 min­ For more information, visit the "Student Uncle of Declan Sullivan and film­ today at Notre Dame doing utes after the ing," said Employment" page on the Office of Financial what he loved," said Mike Mi- accident. Miley, who ley, Sullivan's uncle. "Given Notre Dame football coach added that Sullivan helped Aid Web site.Questions may be directed to Kellie the suddenness of the event, Brian Kelly said Sullivan "was get video to the Notre Dame Fields, assistant director of alumni relations, at the family asks for privacy as a diligent student worker in football team to review during they absorb the tragic news." our video department and practice. [email protected] or 219.464.5461. The cause of the accident had a tremendous personal­ In addition to his parents, is under investigation, univer­ ity and great sense of humor. Barry and Alison, Sullivan has sity officials said. He brightened the days for two younger siblings, a broth­ Application deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 Posts to Sullivan's Facebook all that had the privilege to er in high school and .a sister, page earlier Wednesday dem­ work with him, and the Notre who also attends Notre Dame, onstrated his trepidation as Dame football family will Miley said. he posted "This is terrifying," dearly miss him." "He was just such a happy apparently while still on the Notre Dame officials did kid. His joy was infectious," lift, according to two sources. not comment on why the Miley said. Miley said the family had no football team practiced out­ A special mass of remem­ comment about the Facebook side Wednesday in the strong brance for Sullivan will be post and said the family is try­ winds. The Irish practiced in­ celebrated at 9 p.m. Thursday ing to get Facebook to remove doors a day earlier in similarly Chicago time at the Basilica of the comments. gusty conditions. the Sacred Heart on campus. 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'"Yes, we can,' but it is not going to happen overnight." OPINION - President Obama speaking on The Daily Show LETTER TO THE EDITOR

University must reform outdated update these policies. Not ones policies on alcohol consumption that promote student drinking, but policies that accept the facts Students choose Valparaiso and create a system of education, University because of strong control and responsibility between academic programs, yet academics the students and the university. are only half of the college Underage drinking is illegal, but experience. Socializing, being on the role of VU is not to enforce this your own and developing your law. It is to educate and prepare us beliefs complete the experience. to make responsible decisions and College should act as the transition to hold ourselves accountable for between high school and full­ our actions. blown adulthood. However, with The current policies are in need outdated policies, that is not the of review. The university cannot experience at VU It is more of a create a new image without the high school away from home. input and support of the students. So what do students do in Why would students be willing to their free time at their home away enroll and continue to stay in a from home? We turn humans university where they are treated into zombies, play ping pong, like children and not responsible shoot pool, attend concerts and adults? party. Yes, party. A significant The students and number of students socialize with administration need to work alcohol, and the vast majority together to create new policies. of them are responsible enough The responsibility to abide by to do so. Regardless of rules and these policies then rests with the restrictions, students will do what students. Those that can live in MCT they want. As a university, there accordance with these policies will are two options. mature far more through making QV3RO€ase_ss- First, they can ignore the their own choices, rather than statistics gathered through surveys having the university attempt to - showing that a large percentage control them. If a student cannot "AfEED..^ of students drink - and not live up to the standards set by address the issue in a realistic way. himself and his peers, then it is Students will stay locked away in the student that has failed, not the y«e\ V PQT^/ dorm rooms, miserably sipping university. Allow us to manage our on warm beers. These individuals own lives. Give us this freedom, will be reminded of their disgust and we will gladly accept the :f$h /' and disregard for the current responsibility. ; policies. The current policies only __ -_^___5?l__S/- '' force students underground. Spencer Feldmann : The second option is to Sophomore ^^j^^^

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Unsigned editorials reflect the opinions of the majority of the editorial board. a? o Office: 35 Schnabel Hall it in confidence. A8 Opinion/Editorial The Torch | Friday, October 29, 2010 Juan William's firing based on biases comfortable with these comments, belief that many Americans Obviously, FOX has right of most of its funding coming from they should not have been the probably relate to, has been fired center opinion show hosts in station programming fees. This • oseph basis for firing. Williams was for supposedly violating NPR's Bill O'Reilly, Glen Beck, Sean begs the question: From where do iiLNKIL simply stating his opinion, ethics code. The more likely Hannity and others. All, especially the local member stations receive Torch Opinion Writer something analysts are paid to reason is that NPR does not like O'Reilly, invite commentators of funds? On its website, NPR states do. This was not a snap judgment. the power of FOX News. NPR all points of view on their shows, that for the 2008 fiscal year, 5.8 One of NPR's vision statements The situation gave NPR the pressured Mara Liasson in 2009 including Williams. FOX's news percent of the revenue of public is to "strive to inform our opportunity to pull out the axe. to not appear division is, as radio stations is from federal, democracy and culture by If it truly was concerned with on FOX News promised, fair and state and local governments. Also, bringing important stories, crossing the line, it would have shows; Liasson This was not a snap balanced. FOX is 13.6 percent is from universities, insight and delight to audiences fired legal affairs correspondent balked. One of the true talk of undoubtedly both private and everywhere." However, with the Nina Totenberg after she hoped NPR's goals is to judgment. The the nation. While public institutions. And most recent abrupt firing of analyst there was "retributive justice" "expand the reach situation gave NPR the supposedly notably, 10.1 percent comes Juan Williams, questions of NPR's so Jesse Helms would "get AIDS and relevance the opportunity to "ultra-right" FOX from the Corporation for Public mission, integrity and funding are from a transfusion, or one of his of NPR and invites a variety Broadcasting, which is made up being raised. grandchildren will get it." Don't member stations pull out the axe. of voices, NPR entirely of federal dollars. Williams, a FOX news analyst, tell me that comment is not to current and cannot tolerate Senators Jim DeMint and Mitch regularly appears on FOX News grounds for firing. new audiences." when an analyst, McConnell have expressed support Sunday, Special Report and The In 1996, Andrei Codrescu, Wouldn't having employees make like Williams, deviates from of de-funding NPR and could find O'Reilly Factor. During a recent humorist under contract with appearances on the most watched the usual liberal talking points. success with the possible fresh air appearance on The O'Reilly NPR at the time, said on a show, cable news channel help expand And when Williams made the of new conservative legislators. Factor, Williams said, "When I "The evaporation of four million your reach? comments on FOX, it made NPR All things considered, Congress get on a plane, I got to tell you, if who believe (in the rapture) would Most would agree that FOX even more upset. should act to end taxpayer support I see people who are in Muslim leave the world an instantly better generally appeals to conservatives The exact amount of taxpayer of NPR, because on NPR, all things garb and I think, you know, place." While NPR apologized, it and NPR to liberals. NPR, among funding NPR receives is not aren't considered. they're identifying themselves did not fire Codrescu. other media outlets, is jealous of entirely clear. President and CEO The views expressed are those of first and foremost as Muslims, I While NPR employees have FOX's ratings and impact and Vivian Schiller claims only one the writer and not necessarily those get worried. I get nervous." said outrageous things in the past, attempts to paint the channel to three percent of its annual of The Torch. Contact Joseph Finke While some may not be Williams, who gives his personal with a severe conservative bias. budget is government funds, with at [email protected]. Televisions should be tuned to VUTV

get to enjoy whatever TV show is "average" guy in college, what did me, but I've heard of numerous should use the bizarre amount on the big screen. he probably do that morning right accounts where the channel has of televisions we have in the One time, I sat down to enjoy a after he woke up? Maybe used the been deliberately changed when union, as well as across campus, 1—U——I—_r ^r I3L lovely breakfast with my girlfriend bathroom, brushed his teeth, but viewers were entranced by what to showcase the works of our Torch Opinion Writer and friends and was enjoying a of course all could not be done was previously being viewed. classmates. They work hard to wonderful episode of Spongebob without turning on SportsCenter. There are so many other things put this channel on air and put At Valparaiso University, we Squarepants. There And then he takes to be shown on the egregious even more work into maintaining pride ourselves on the multitudes was a great jovial it upon himself amount of TVs in the union. For enough news, shows and specials of seemingly pointless items mood that filled There are so many to change the example, I believe the students that the community would find we have around campus that the Founder's Table other things to channel in the of this glorious institution have useful. that morning. We come into use very few times be shown on the Founder's Table, created our very own television So please, let's part ways with per semester; random "modern" were all able to sit when it was clear channel, dubbed appropriately our addiction to SportsCenter art, blue safety poles and, of back, relax and egregious amount that everyone VUTV Now, when it was given and Buster Olney's informative course, the sidewalks that lead to enjoy being a kid of TVs in the union was having a this name, I assume that it was pitching predictions on the 50 everywhere but one's destination. again. However, great time with given with the intentions that TV TVs in the union, and switch One of the newest items of these feelings of Spongebob. I love channels at VU would be tuned to them to something that will make agitation to add to this list would happiness were instantly removed SportsCenter, and I personally it. Yet, it seems to me that this is our community more informed be the prolific use of flat screen when someone took it upon turn it on every morning when not always the case, due to the fact on what is happening here in our televisions, specifically in the themselves to change the channel I wake up; but do the episodes that we as a student population home of Valparaiso University union. One of my favorite aspects to the ever-beloved SportsCenter change from hour to hour? No, have this current infatuation with The views expressed are those to this frivolous spending would on ESPN. not at all. Kirk Herbstreet and what he dubs of the writer and not necessarily be that when I sit down for Now, let's be honest here, this This is just one particular the "upset of the week." those of The Torch. Contact Drew breakfast at the Founder's Table, I person was a guy And like any instance that has happened to So, as a community at VU, we Nelson at [email protected].

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Men's soccer continues losing trend as SPORTS tournament hopes dim, A10 VIKINGS RAID VU Natalie Daniels headed the ball in Casey Pedersen breaking the seven- Season ends with off a cross from Jessica Bound after game scoreless drought when she out-jumping everyone around her, dribbled to the end line and shot disappointment making it 1-0 Cleveland State. from there to the far post, putting In the second half, the Crusaders the Crusaders up 1-0. for Crusader out-shot Cleveland State 8-3, but the "Finally," Marovich said. "It's Vikings would not let the Crusaders nice to see that we got it." through, with goalkeeper Kelly • Pedersen was pretty happy womens soccer Zinkiewich making two more saves herself about getting the Crusaders and adding to her three saves in the back in the goals scored column. Alec Johnson first half. "It was more a relief than Torch Staff Writer The second goal came in the 76th anything. At that point, we didn't minute when Taylor Vidovic sent a care who scored, how it happened The 2010 season officially ended ball in off a corner kick and Sylvia or when - we just needed to get the for the Valparaiso University Olsby received it and shot it from ball in the back of the net," Pedersen women's soccer team after losing the six-yard-box and past freshman said. to Cleveland State 2-0 last Friday Kristen Manski for the 2-0 lead and The lead lasted until halfway and tying Youngstown State 1-1 last eventual final score. through the second half, when Sunday. Overall, VU controlled the game Kelsey Kempton of the Vikings took It was a tough end for a team on shots, out-shooting Cleveland a free kick from behind midfield that at the beginning of the season State 13-8 and had five shots on goal and used the wind to her advantage, looked like it would return to the to Cleveland State's four. Manski had which lifted over freshman Stefanie Horizon League tournament final. two saves in net, and Zinkiewich Matsas to tie the game at 1. "It's been one of those years," said had five stops for the Vikings. The Crusaders continued to keep head coach John Marovich. "We Cleveland State up the pressure started hot and didn't put a lot of had a 4-2 edge and forced on corner kicks, shots on goal, and then later in the We didn't accomplish Yo ungstown season, we played better and had while sophomore State goalkeeper a lot more shots, but we couldn't Trisha Wladecki what we wanted to Natalie Kline convert." had three shots accomplish, but we to make eight Brian Koch / The Torch for the Crusaders. Marovich saw positives in his put lots of shots on saves on the Redshirt junior Sammy Olson dribbles the ball down the field during VU's Oct. 22 team, despite their struggles to On Sunday, the afternoon. They match against Cleveland State. The Crusaders lost 2-0. score goals. Crusaders battled goal. had all five shots "We didn't accomplish what we Youngstown State in overtime, as wanted to accomplish, but we put in the final game John Marovich well as 12 corner while Youngstown State finished will return, except senior Sarah lots of shots on goal," Marovich of the regular kicks. However, 3-13-1 overall, 1-6-1 in conference. Mellhorn, who was out with a knee said. "They handled themselves in season at Brown Head coach VU wasn't able Pedersen said she and her injury for much of the season. a professional manner, even though Field and while to convert on teammates are motivated to improve Pedersen said that things for her things weren't going well. They they scored a goal, it was only good those opportunities and the game for next year. team could only get better. kept at it and didn't waver. They enough for a draw, with the final stayed tied at 1-1, with the Crusader "Although we did not take care "The good news is we have all conducted themselves the same in score being 1-1. defense only allowing four shots on of business in conference play, winter and spring to work together defeat as in victory. It's a great life VU completely dominated the day and Matsas making three the goal on Sunday will be a good in preparation for next fall. I feel lesson." the game, out-shooting the saves. memory and something positive for confident with the group we have In the Cleveland State game, both Penguins 27-8 and getting 21 corner Brooke Henderson had five shots me to end on," Pedersen said. "We and know the only place we can go teams had numerous opportunities kicks awarded to Youngstown State's for VU, while Luisa Desario and are going to use this past season as from here is up," Pedersen said. "We to score early, with each team getting .one. freshman Tara Ellis each had three motivation for the rest of the year have a great support system here at five shots. VU would get three on In the opening half, the shots and junior Mikki Nuccio had because none of us want to be done Valpo, and we'll get through this as goal within a three-minute stretch. Crusaders held the advantage in two for the Crusaders. this early again." a family." However, the Vikings would end shots, 12-2, and had nine corner Valparaiso finished the year 5-8- Marovich is also optimistic Contact Alec Johnson at torch@ up scoring in the 43rd minute, as kicks as well. This led to senior 5 overall and 1-5-1 in conference about next season. The entire team valpo.edu. Experienced team highlights Crusader basketball

selection in the Horizon League, a year older and a year stronger," first ever preseason foreign tour in not the best, mid-major college VU looks to take was second on the team with 15.6 Drew said. August to Cancun, Mexico. basketball leagues in America, VU points per game and also led the Jay Harris, Kevin Van Wijk and "It was a good summer with will have to contend with national advantage of four team with 5.8 rebounds per game. Hrvoje Vucic are the newcomers on everyone," Kurth said. "We have runner-up Butler, as well as teams Little was fourth on the team in the team. Vucic was a redshirt from been able to pick things up quicker, that have made it to the dance in returning starters scoring. a season ago. Harris was an All-State start at a different level and start recent years, including Cleveland Coming out of the junior class Selection in Illinois, while Van Wijk getting into more difficult things State and Milwaukee. The Crusaders Mike Targonski is center Cameron Witt and guard comes into his sophomore season right away." have been picked fourth in the Torch Staff Writer Erik Buggs. Witt will be counted from the Netherlands. Annually, the Crusaders start conference preseason poll, behind on to provide some size down low "We're going to count on Kevin the season with a heavy load of Butler, Cleveland State and Detroit. Coming off a six-win and help improve the rebounds per for his size, and Jay has learned competition before they enter "Conference is going to be improvement from the year before, game margin, which was -1.7 per and improved quickly. The fans are Horizon League play. This year, deep," Johnson said. "We're not the there is plenty of excitement inside game last year, while Buggs returns really going to enjoy watching him," Kansas and Purdue headline the only team returning a lot. There are the Valparaiso University men's to the team from an injury a year Drew said. schedule. going to be a lot of close games, top basketball locker room for the 2010- ago. VU led the "It's a win-win to bottom." 2011 season. Returning are 10 letter Redshirt junior Brandon Wood Horizon League in We are trying to mix situation for us," Wright State, Green Bay, Toyola, winners from last season's squad, returns as the Horizon League's scoring last year, things up on defense Drew said. "We UIC and Youngstown State round including four starters and eight leading scorer and the Horizon but was also in last and keep them have a chance out the conference predictions, consistent contributors. League Newcomer of the Year, place in scoring to beat major all teams the Crusaders will play a "This puts us with a lot of depth, joining Johnson on the All-League defense. Defense, guessing. college programs, home-and-home series against. and that is going to be the strength Second team and All-Newcomer along with which we've done Provided the depth of the roster, of our team," said head coach team. Wood had 17.7 points per rebounding, has Cory Johnson before. Even if we the ability for the team to score Homer Drew. game in his first year as a Crusader, been stressed the lose, we get better. points across the roster and with the Fifth-year senior forward The roster returns 82.2 percent with his 565 being ninth most in a most in practice We like the idea of hopes of improving their defense of the scoring and 91.2 percent of single season in VU school history. as the team gets competition and and rebounding, there is reason to the rebounding from last season, The sophomore class contributes ready for the preseason opener Oct. the toughness of the schedule to see believe that a special season would led by seniors Michael Rogers and mostly to the amount of depth on 30 against Olivet Nazarene. where we're at." not be under the radar for anyone Howard Little, as well as fifth-year the team, while also having a lot of "We put numbers up quickly VU also has games lined up along the Crusaders' sidelines. big man Cory Johnson. experience. Tommy Kurth started 23 last year, and we will again, but we against Ohio, Northern Colorado, "This coaching staff enjoys "Michael and Howard have four out of the 32 games he appeared in saw scores go down quickly, too," Toledo and Eastern Michigan. that we are playing stronger and years of experience with us, and and brings leadership to team as the Johnson said. "We are trying to mix "We'll be playing better people, playing well together. Our schedule Cory, after transferring, now has a floor general at point guard. Matt things up on defense and keep them bigger guys, quicker guys," Kurth early on is going to pay off for full year under our system," Drew Kenney and Ryan Broekhoff were guessing. As far as rebounding, we said. "It's a good test to see what conference, where (we) have a said. "They give us a lot of good the top bench players, and Drew is need to keep teams to one shot; that we have and get us ready for the wonderful opportunity to play great leadership and experience." excited about their potential. will allows us to win close games." tournament swing." basketball," Drew said. Johnson, an All-League Second "They have all started at times The Crusaders were able to get Inside the conference, which Contact Mike Targonski at Team and All-Newcomer Team and played well, and they are all a glimpse of the entire team their Drew calls the one of the best, if [email protected]. A10 Sports The Torch | Friday, October 29, 2010 -•THE RED ZONE<- Technical Men's soccer dreams fogged Postseason hopes tussling nearly gone after Use of whistle by 1-0 loss to Green NBA referees to Bay Phoenix Ryan O'Gara discipline behavior Torch Staff Writer debated by experts Halloween came a week early for the Valparaiso University men's soccer team. On an eerie night where fog mike prevented players and coaches ______from even seeing across the field Torch Staff Writer into the stands, the Crusaders dropped another heartbreaker, this time falling 1-0 to host Green russ Bay on last Saturday night. EQREL VU still has a chance to make Torch Staff Writer the Horizon League Tournament with two games remaining. But The NBA has never been a the team will need to beat UIC stranger to controversy. Despite a and Detroit and hope that a few tumultuous summer of free agency other things happen. For one, and the most anticipated season in Milwaukee needs to drop their league history, one of the most talked final two games. In addition about topics in basketball is the to losing to the Crusaders, the new rules regarding technical fouls. Flames must win their final Under the new rules, referees have regular season match. This been instructed to call a technical for: scenario would set up a three- players making aggressive gestures, way tie for the sixth and final such as air punches, anywhere on the spot. Brian Koch / The Torch court; demonstrative disagreement, "Ultimately, we have Senior midfielder Jake Freisinger moves the ball up the field during the Crusaders' Oct. 20 match against Western Michigan. such as when a player incredulously controlled what we can control," The Crusaders won 4-0. raises his hands, or smacks his arm said head coach Mike Avery. to demonstrate how we was fouled; "But we are going to need some running directly at an official to help. We are just worrying about All-American JC Banks who made but it was to no avail. home. Equally positive is the fact complain about a call; and excessive winning." a nifty shot around two Crusader Sunday night's clash with the that the team still has a chance to inquiries about a call, even in Wacky scenarios aside, the defenders to beat Schwarz for the Flames will be a battle of two teams equal the program-record for wins a civilized tone. Fines have also team is just worried about game's lone goal. on the outside of the conference in a season. been doubled to $2,000 dollars per finishing the season up strong. "It was one of those games that tournament bubble looking in. Like "If we do end up winning these technical. Thus, the question must "Right now, it is out of our could have gone either way," Avery VU, UIC (6-9-0, 2-4-0) was picked last three games and tying last be asked: Are the NBAs new rules hands," said senior goalkeeper said. "It was kind of a strange game third in the preseason poll but has year's wins record, it would be a regarding technical fouls going too Ryan Schwarz. "It is one of those because of the fog. It was the same struggled with a difficult league great stepping stone for next year," far? things that you have to take care for both teams, so I don't think it schedule. Schwarz said. "We are just going to of your own business to even really made much of a difference." "They are one of the better teams play these last couple games strong Mike Pudlow: have a chance. We have to focus The Crusaders had a flurry of in the league and have had a hard and hopefully go out a winner. There is no question that the new on getting the job done the next opportunities in the match's final league season like us," Avery said. That's what I'm looking forward to." rules regarding technical fouls have couple games and hope things minutes. Junior Chadd Suit's shot "They are scrapping and fighting VU will play its final non- gone too far. Sure, the NBA has a fall our way." on goal in the 84th minute was for everything, too. I'm sure it will conference match of the season as problem with player conduct, but Once again, VU (7-7-2,1-5-0 stopped by the Phoenix's keeper be a battle." they host Eastern Illinois at 7 p.m. the new rules are not the solution. Horizon League) had a number while senior Jake Freisinger's shot in If the chips don't fall in the Wednesday Recently Jermaine O'Neal received of chances to score against Green the 85th minute went just wide left. team's favor, the seniors do have the a technical foul after approaching Bay (10-4-1, 4-2-0) but couldn't Senior Adrian Ortiz put a header luxury of closing out their careers Contact Ryan O'Gara at torch@ a referee to find out what he had cash in. Instead, it was Phoenix on goal just before the match ended with their final three games at valpo.edu. done wrong and used what he called a "soft, bedroom voice." This is simply unacceptable. How can players avoid future fouls if they can't even talk with a referee to understand their mistakes? VU swimming teams work to improve Furthermore, the rules are extremely vague. Now, referees can a time of 1:00.29; and freshman Alex finish in the 50-meter freestyle with Purdue to compete in the Indiana call technical fouls for gestures that Men, women see Cox, finishing third in the 50-meter a time of 22.50, as did Cox in the Intercollegiate meet Oct. 23 and are considered unsportsmanlike. freestyle with a time of 22.69. 100-meter freestyle with a time of placed fourth with 180 points behind This ambiguity makes for a slippery bright spots in "The goal of the team is to do 51.46. winner and host school Purdue, who slope, allowing referees to make their better individually. Each one of us "We have been keeping our heads accumulated 1,178 points. own personal judgments on what is weekend meets is doing better, in fact much better, up and having good midseason Top 10 finishes for the Lady considered unsportsmanlike. Since meet to meet," said freshman Ian swims. The team is really positive Crusaders were turned in by each ref has a different opinion, Haley Just Jones. right now," said junior Thomas Jarrett, who finished eighth in the there will be no consistency on what Torch Staff Writer The Crusaders returned to the Patrick. 200-meter individual medley in is deemed a technical. For example, pool the following day to compete The 0-5 Crusaders have a week 2:15.29 and ninth in the 100-meter the Chicago Bulls' new guard Kyle The Valparaiso University in the Indiana Intercollegiate meet off and will return to competition at backstroke in 1:02.82. Senior Korver was called for a technical men's and women's swim teams hosted by Purdue. The Crusaders 5 p.m. Nov. 5 in Dayton, Ohio for Laura Rickey placed eighth in for lifting his arm to signal that he competed in two meets over fall tallied 150 points on the day, while a dual with conference rival Wright the 100-meter freestyle in 56.75 had been elbowed on the previous break: Both men and women host Purdue won the meet with a State. and senior Amy Andracki added play. Korver didn't harm another fell to Cleveland State Oct. 22 at score of 1,021 points. Highlights The Lady Crusaders fell to another eighth place finish in the player and he wasn't screaming in the Athletics-Recreation Center, for the men's team Cleveland State 100-meter breaststroke in 1:09.08. the referee's face. Should this have and then both placed fourth of included a pair Oct. 22 by a score of Taubert added a ninth place finish been a reason to get T'd up? Of four at the Indian Intercollegiate of sixth-place JHf goal of the 126-73. Despite the in the 200-meter freestyle touching course not. meet the following day at finishes for Sivak, team is to do better loss, they posted the wall in 2:03.69, and Ferschl Purdue. who finished five second-place contributed a 10th place finish in Russ Ford: The men's team lost 131-69 to the 200-meter individually. finishes in the meet: the 500-meter freestyle in 5:31.88. The new technical guidelines Cleveland State Oct. 22, but they individual medley senior Stephanie In looking ahead to building with increased specificity actually did place four athletes in the top in 1:59.55 and Ian Jones Ferschl in the on strong individual finishes, both provide a more specific basis for three in four separate events. the 100-meter 1000-yard freestyle teams are focusing on the mechanics Freshman technical fouls and will create a Senior David Sivak won the backstroke in in 11:26.36, junior of their sport. better product from the game. 200-yard individual medley in 54.63. Fedde also Natalie Jarrett in "Valpo swim teams are constantly Officiating basketball has always 1:59.34, more than five seconds posted a sixth-place finish in the the 200-yard individual medley working on underwater kick, been subject to judgment. In the faster than the runner up. Sivak 500-meter freestyle, touching the in 2:17.93 and the 100-yard breakouts and turns. Those are key past, these actions would sometimes also finished second in the 100- wall in 5:12.74. breaststroke in 1:10.34, sophomore points if we want to be successful at be given a technical and other times yard freestyle, only one second Other top 10 finishes for Justine Barnes in the 100-yard conference in February," said head not. Now, with these rules, players off the lead in 49.16. the Crusaders were added by butterfly in 1:03.74 and senior coach Howard Hunte. can expect to receive a technical for Other top three finishers sophomore Guillermo Aguilar Shaunna Dangremond in the 100- The 1-4 Lady Crusaders will any of these actions and should be include sophomore Kevin Fedde, and sophomore Steve Booth who yard backstroke in 1:03.20. return to the pool at 5 p.m. Nov. 5 able to adjust accordingly, with no finishing third in the 200-yard finished the 500-meter freestyle "(The meet) was a team effort, in Dayton, Ohio in a dual against such "slippery slope." freestyle in 1:52.27; freshman in 5:15.31, good for ninth, and and we all came together for it," said Wright State. Tate Wegehaupt, placing second 5:20.04, good for 10th, respectively. freshman Alizabeth Taubert. Contact Haley Just at torch@ See Debate, page All in the 100-yard breaststroke with Wegehaupt added a lOth-place The Lady Crusaders traveled to valpo.edu. The Torch | Friday, October 29, 2010 Sports All Experiencing best of English soccer Tennis ends Writer watches Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, for season Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand ... they were all there. A part of me felt like Crusader men Manchester United a little kid, stargazing and snapping picture after picture of my favorite at Old Trafford sporting figures. fail to win match Seeing an actual match inside at regional meet the stadium was an incredible experience in itself, but more than ieff anything, it was the fans that ensured overfall break L HARBERT the match would be one I would Amanda Rathjen Torch Staff Writer never forget for the rest of my life. Torch Staff Writer Prior to the match, I wandered into There's nothing quite like being a "supporters' pub" just down the Despite early potential, the in a stadium with 75,000 other street from Old Trafford in hopes of Valparaiso University men's tennis extremely passionate fans, all of getting a bite to eat and meeting a team rounded out the fall 2010 whom have only one thing on their few other United fans. season with a record of 2-5 in the mind, and that's to see their team Astonishingly, the pub was Horizon League. Yet the team win. The stadium is loud, so loud in absolutely packed with four hours showed positive growth and should fact I can't even comprehend what still remaining until kick-off. improve during the matches in the the person next to me is saying. Personal space was the last thing on spring season. The atmosphere is so intense I have anyone's mind, and instead everyone The team competed in singles goose bumps, covering my arms. was busy belting out choruses and matches as the ITA Midwest The match hasn't even started yet, taking an occasional drink from their Regional Championships held at the and chant after chant can be heard glass. By the time kick-off finally Eck Tennis Pavilion in Notre Dame, ringing around the stadium. This arrived, I was already hoarse. The Ind. Oct. 21 and officially closed the is an out-of-this-world experience. same customs continued inside the season with doubles matches in the This is English football at its finest. stadium as the match got underway same regional Oct. 22. This is Old Trafford and this is and the crowd was in good voice. The team dropped all three Manchester United. Above all, Despite West Bromwich Albion - singles matches during the though, this is sport at its finest. the visiting team - not being one of regional and was unable to pull a A few weekends ago, I was United's main rivals, the atmosphere set off their opponents. Fifth-year fortunate enough to achieve one was astounding. And five minutes senior Jose Gaspar fell 6-0, 6-0 in of my biggest childhood dreams into the match, I was able to witness, the first match of the Crusaders' by attending a Manchester United as well as participate in, the elation against Rob Fox of Cleveland State. match at Old Trafford, Manchester. which met Javier Hernandez' Redshirt sophomore Chris Baum I was only nine years old when I opening goal. Things only got better MCT dropped his match 6-4, 6-0 against watched my first match on TV, and from there as United doubled their Manchester United's Federico Macheda takes a shot during a match against John Strattion of Michigan State it felt like eternity waiting to finally lead through Nani, much to the the U.S. MLS All Star team July 28. and junior Kevin DeHerrera lost see my favorite sports team in delight of the home support. to Tommy Calderone of Western action inside their historic stadium. The match was entertaining in Michigan 6-3, 6-0. I had seen Manchester United play about every possible aspect, but so power to encourage their team (or voice. After all, the chanting had In doubles, Gaspar and Baum in Chicago at Soldier Field during a were the choruses being sung around mock the opponent). lasted for six straight hours. In lost to Niall Fitzgerald and Spencer preseason tour of the U.S. in 2004, the stadium. The passion of the fans Despite the match ending in a some ways, it was a testimony Talmage of Notre Dame 8-2. but it could not compare to the was nothing short of spectacular. 2-2 draw, it was a highly entertaining of the passion people can have DeHerrera and senior Kyle Stump thrill of watching them from the Hearing more than 75,000 fans 90 minutes of action and an for their favorite sports' teams. lost their match by the same score terraces of one of the most famous celebrate a goal is one thing, but unforgettable sporting experience. But for a life-long supporter like against Michigan State's Ron sporting arenas in the world. hearing a good percentage of those It was an example of how passionate me, it was simply a dream come Hulewicz and Denis Bogatov. Being inside the stadium, what I people sing chant after chant was sports fans can be and a reminder of true. However, head coach Jim had seen hundreds of times on TV magnificent. There was never a the joy that comes along with being The views expressed are those Daugherty was still pleased with his was surreal, as was getting a glimpse minute of silence throughout the involved in such an atmosphere. of the writer and not necessarily team's performance this season. of some of the most famous athletes match as both the home and away Surely I was one of several thousand those of The Torch. Contact Jeff "We played a lot of good on the planet. Wayne Rooney, supporters did everything in their leaving the stadium without their Harbert at [email protected]. competition that challenged us right away," Daugherty said. "And that allowed us to quickly identify Debate, from page A10 No technical fouls were given, and his actions are legal. drastic. To be clear, the changes our strengths and weaknesses." players simply went about their As for the argument that also do not restrict players from Men's singles had an overall In the case of Jermaine O'Neal, business and focused on the game. complaining hurts basketball's making a respectful inquiry record of 44-46 in the fall, while the he was told to "walk away" after It is all the extra stuff away from image, this seems a bit drastic. during a dead ball which will not doubles were 14-13. However, the approaching the official critically. playing the game that has hurt John McEnroe made a career of take away focus from the game. men's tennis team, while not quite After not heeding this warning, he the NBAs image in the past. The complaining in tennis and he "We want referees and bringing in the desired stats, is still was given the technical. He was players easily adjusted in the most was perhaps the most famous players to talk to and understand improving and slowly becoming given a clear way out, yet he could anticipated opening game ever, and male tennis player of all time. His each other," Johnson said. "If it's more competitive in the Horizon not control himself. it was a positive change to see all personality even led him to the infrequent and not distracting, League. Kyle Korver's elbow flailing parties focus on what it's all about: broadcasting booth and even into that's fine." Kyle Stump, one of the co- is exactly the kind of action that Basketball. commercials. Players like Dwight Player conversations and captains for the tennis team, is is not beneficial to the game. It Howard, who consistently received mutual respect, which I agree looking forward to this coming was while he running down the MP: technical calls, are still some of the are essential to the game, are season, along with his coach, and floor in the middle of play, and it Jermaine O'Neal was told to most liked players in the game. not being taken away with these has high hopes for the team. takes away his concentration from "walk away;" this is exactly the It's not the best situation, but it's rules. They are actually being "We could have done better," playing, the referee's concentration point. The referees should encourage necessary. enhanced and being made more Stump said. "And now we have from officiating the on-going play open discussion about technical meaningful by taking away the more to build off of that for the and also creates a bad image of calls. Since O'Neal couldn't talk RF: disrespectful criticizing that spring. Compared to the rest of our whining on TV. The entire reason with the referee and find out his The interaction between O'Neal does not change plays, help conference, if we want to do well we for the crackdown is because the mistake, what is stopping him from and Zach Zarba (by the way, referees players learn anything or help need to improve." NBA did a study that showed its fan committing the are people and the relationship between player Stump also is ready to help his base is unhappy with the constant same foul every have names, and referee. fellow teammates to reach their complaining. night? Players like Dwight too) should not By taking away the negative goals during the offseason. "We don't want our players Sure, everyone Howard, who be taken out of interactions and putting more "We aren't allowed to have a looking like they're complaining would like to context. Being emphasis and encouraging the practice with our coach for more about calls on the court because it cut down on the consistently received told to "walk positive communications, both than two hours a week during makes them look like complainers," complaining. technical calls, are away" was likely sides will see benefits, increased offseason," Stump said. "But I plan said Senior Vice President of Referee However, the NBA still some of the not the only focus and better performance. on having practices for whoever Operations Ron Johnson, as quoted should follow the exchange. O'Neal This will make the game better. wants to hit, and we'll be working by Sports Illustrated. "You do that NFL's example most liked players in was likely warned Claiming that the with the local fitness center and six times in a game, it really starts to by increasing the game. during a previous complaining that stars such as with a personal trainer during this look bad on television. A lot of these enforcement but altercation after Dwight Howard do so much are time." things may not look as bad in the not drastically Mike Pudlow being allowed to necessary for their likeability is Daugherty plans to continue arena. But on TV, when attention is changing the discuss openly absurd. Howard, and other stars, conditioning and working on the focused on it, it stands out." rules. In a way, Referees like are adored for their basketball team's technical skills during his Who hasn't noticed the likes of player conversations with the Zarba are more than willing to discuss talents, and this has nothing to practices with them during off­ LeBron, Kobe and many Celtics referee, or what some would call plays respectfully with players, but it do with how much they are seen season, particularly serves and players, just to name some big complaining, are a necessary evil. simply cannot always happen, and whining. In fact, it is most likely returns while also focusing on names, not paying attention to the These discussions are essential for this was one of those times. I am in spite of this. By taking away their mental game. With hard game as they whine, complain and the game. pretty sure this is not the only time this aspect, players such as these work, the team can improve this brandish toward the officials during Yes, Kyle Korver's arm flailing so far this preseason and season that will only become more popular coming spring season and continue every other possession? What is the was a distraction to the referees, but a player has approached a referee the and respected. bringing in winning matches. solution to this annoying sight if that was the whole point. Korver way O'Neal approached Zarba, yet The men's tennis team will return not a rules change? needed the referee to understand there have not been large numbers The views expressed are those to the courts and resume matches in In watching the opener that he felt he was continually of technical calls and definitely none of the writers and not necessarily January to begin the championship between the Celtics and Heat, I being fouled. Now, the referee is to mention particularly similar to those of The Torch. Contact season. was pleasantly surprised by the automatically paying more attention this. This example cannot be used Russell Ford and Mike Pudlow at Contact Amanda Rathjen at actions of the players on the court. to Korver's defender to make sure to judge the changes, which are not [email protected]. [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, October 29, 2010 A12

Disappointing VU women's soccer SPORTS season ends, A9 CRUSADER CONSISTENCY good we are," Avery said. Volleyball earns While the win marked a significant milestone for the two sweeps to Crusaders' season, Diebler made some history of her own against the Cougars. Diebler became the reach milestone 12th Crusader to reach 1,000 career Chris Kleinhans-Schulz kills in the first set, adding another Torch Staff Writer accolade to Diebler's successful VU career. When Carin Avery became "Her strides from her freshman the head coach of the Valparaiso year to her senior year have University volleyball team in been amazing," Avery said. "As a 2002, the Crusaders had only leader, the girls really respond to four winning seasons in program her." history. Ahead of VU is its final With recent straight sets victories home stand of the regular over the UIC Flames and the season, with the Milwaukee SI U-Edwards ville Cougars, VU Panthers (15-8,10-1) and Green Bay (20-5, 7-4 Horizon League) has Phoenix (8-17, 4-7) coming into the not only guaranteed another ARC for a pair of Horizon League winning season. The Crusaders rematches. The Crusaders lost in have clinched their ninth five sets against Milwaukee but consecutive 20-win season, and defeated Green Bay in four sets in Avery has been a critical factor in a road trip to Wisconsin earlier in each season. October. "(Avery) has such a great VU will first host Green Bay knowledge of at 7 p.m. Friday the game and on senior how to develop Obviously, we night before players," said senior would like to win squaring off with middle hitter Tara Milwaukee at 5 Diebler. "A lot out the rest of the p.m. Saturday. of the success conference season Although the goes to her and Crusaders know the players she Tara Diebler that every match recruits." left this season is Last Saturday, Senior middle hitter important, this VU showed particular set of its consistency with a swift 3-0 contests is especially significant for sweep of UIC in the Athletics- VU. Recreation Center. Freshman "It is key for us this weekend to outside hitter Sarah Dooms get two wins," Diebler said. notched a team-best nine kills, "Obviously, we would like to win but a quintet of Crusaders each out the rest of the conference totaled seven terminations as part season." of a balanced VU attack. Both matches are also part "That is the best complement of the Student-Athlete Advisory I have had from other coaches," Committee's fundraising campaign Avery said about the Crusaders' to help Susan G. Komen for the depth. "This year, everybody has Cure in support of breast cancer been the leader." awareness. The Crusaders will wear The Crusaders utilized another pink uniforms Friday and SAAC talented team performance will accept donations throughout Monday to defeat the SIU- the weekend. Edwardsville Cougars in three "Ask anybody on our team, and sets in Edwardsville, 111. VU had 11 they know someone who is affected different players with at least one by breast cancer," Avery said. "We kill in a match where all but one are always hoping to raise money player on the Crusader roster saw for such a good cause." time on the court. Brian Koch / The Torch "For us to play everybody and Contact Chris Kleinhans-Schulz Crusader senior middle hitter Katie Layman and junior right side hitter Amy Groesbeck jump above the net to block a spike not to lose a beat, you can see how at [email protected]. during VU's Oct. 23 contest against UIC. The Crusaders won the match in straight sets Football rebounds after record-breaking home loss

in the first half. What makes the Crusader's on Saturday when VU and Butler the impact of this senior class. Crusaders improve "We just executed," Carlson performance impressive is the way battle for the Hoosier Helmet at 1 "Nate Goergen has helped me a said of the Crusader's run defense. they responded after their worst p.m. Saturday at Brown Field. lot. They have all given me a lot of on scoreboard but "We were where we were supposed home loss in program history last "The tough thing is I am still confidence," Lemon said. to be. I think everybody from week. kind of getting to know all of these "Matt Upshaw, who has been fall to 0-8 on year our defensive line to our linebackers "I think a lot of the credit goes to guys," Carlson said. hurt, has been out at practice did a better job getting off blocks." the players," Carlson said. The winless season has been every day trying to help those after recent defeat It was the big play that hurt Senior safety Eli Crawford tough on the seniors, but their quarterbacks get better," Carlson VU as the Toreros threw two talked about the contributions this said. "Eli Crawford, even though Keaton Cory touchdown passes of more than change in practice season have not he has been hurt, he is there on the Torch Staff Writer 30 yards in the third quarter. On over the last week A win would make gone unnoticed by sidelines cheering his brains out on top of that, San Diego scored 10 when asked about Carlson and his game days working with the young The Valparaiso University points off of two interceptions his team's improved the season. staff. DB's trying to help them get better." football team played their best thrown by freshman quarterback performanceagainst "I have said The Crusaders will have a chance game in five weeks, but fell in San Eric Lemon. San Diego. Eli Crawford point blank that to snap their losing streak against a Diego to the Toreros 30-10 for their In his first start since week 4 "The pace of Senior safety you (seniors) have struggling Butler squad that comes 17th consecutive loss. when VU lost by just two points practice was a lot got to understand in at 1-4 and on a two-game losing "We competed," said head Coach to the Drake Bulldogs, Lemon different, we backed that you will always streak. Despite the disappointing Dale Carlson. "It was the best day returned from a hand injury to off a lot of contact," Crawford said. be a part of the success that we have record this season, VU has not lost we had stopping the run." throw for a career-high 194 yards, "I think a lot of the guys were pretty here because you were here when any hustle, focus or determination Now 0-8 on the year, the including a seven-yard touchdown pleased with the fact that they can I started and when this coaching in practice as they try to win a Crusaders were down by just three pass to tight end Kevin Becker. just kind of rest and not have to staff started," Carlson said. "Even meaningful game Saturday at halftime. The defense entered Senior Sean McCarty caught a team worry about banging around in though you aren't here playing, you "A win would make the season," the contest allowing 277 yards of high seven passes for 80 yards. practice." were still here to get that transition Crawford said. rushing per game. VU allowed San "I am a lot more comfortable Crawford is one of 12 seniors that going in the right direction." Contact Keaton Cory at torch@ Diego just 34 yards on the ground now," Lemon said. will be honored before the game Freshman Eric Lemon has felt valpo.edu. i

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Friday, October 29

Volleyball vs. Green Bay, 7 p.m. @Athletics- Recreation Center

Astronomy Public Open House, 8:30 p.m. @ Observatory

Saturday, October so

Football vs. Butler, 1 p.m. @ Brown Field

Volleyball vs. Milwaukee, 5 p.m. @ Athletics- Recreation Center

Men _ Basketball vs. Olivet Nazarene, 7:30 p.m. @ Athletics-Recreation Center

Sunday, October 31

Catholic Mass, 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. @ St. Teresa's

Men's Soccer vs. UIC, 6 p.m. @ Brown Field Austin Hill / The Torch Junior Kevin Brown performs before K-Flay Oct. 19 in the Harre Union. Worship service, 10 a.m. @ Chapel

Candlelight service, 10 p.m. @ Chapel

Monday, November 1

Student Senate meeting, 9 p.m. @ Neils 224 2lcf YatiEKnowc* In 1986 VU police had speeding radar guns Tuesday, November _j^ f installed on all security vehicles. Women's Basketball (exhibition) vs. Grace, 7:05 p.m. @ Athletics-Recreation Center

Guest artist recital, 7:30 p.m. <§> VU Center for the Arts Featuring musical arts quintet, woodwind ensemble

Wednesday, November 3 Want to gain valuable job

Men's Soccer vs. Eastern Illinois, 7 p.m. @ Brown Field experience and make

Teacher workshop and Student Coffee Hour, 7 p.m. money while doing it? @ VU Center for the Arts For the Sadao exhibit with Professor John Ruff Write for Worship service: Celebrate!, 10 p.m. @ Chapel

Thursday, November 4 One God or Many?: A Question for Hindu India, THE TORCH 6:30 p.m. @ CCLIR Working for The Torch will enhance your resume, show employers that you can work effectively under a deadline, and best of all, we pay all of our employees. From page Bl: Artwork by Casey Pedersen. The Torch is currently hiring writers for all sections. If you are To list your event in happenings interested in working for the best college weekly newspaper Listings on the 'happenings' page are printed free of charge for most in the state, come by The Torch office in Schnabel 35, call university events. To request a listing of your campus event, please (219) 464-5426 or e-mail [email protected]. send all relevant information, including time, date, place, sponsor and contact information to Assistant Editor Rebecca Barnes in the Torch NewsPlex, room 35 of Schnabel Hall, or you may send the infor­ $_ we've got VU covered mation electronically to [email protected]. Please send all information 1809 Chapel Drive | Valparaiso. IN 46383 | [email protected] | 219.464.5426 at least one week in advance. The Torch | Friday, October 29, 2010 B3

"Charlie Brown is the one person I identify with. He wasn't features even the star of his own Halloween special." -Chris Rock PUMPKIN CARVING WITH JEFF No tricks, just treats A few tricks with Photoshop for Halloween going to image, adjustments, then brightness/contrast. We don't want Creative student any shades of gray in the image, so eff we'll use an effect called "posterize" organization ANfiJE. to make three levels of color: white, Torch Staff Writer gray and black. In Photoshop, the teams with IMC to Pumpkin carving season is here, way to achieve this is by going to and if you're like me, you want image, adjustments, posterize and pass out candy to carve an awesome pumpkin. sitting the levels to three. There are tons of patterns that you Now you should start to see the can buy from a store, but some­ effect we are going for. You can print Lezley Diaz times you want your pumpkin to this and carve a pumpkin using this Torch Staff Writer have that personal touch. I wanted image, but I found it a lot easier to my pumpkin to be different, and I invert the image so that black meant The National Residence Hall found some impressive pumpkins "cut out" and gray meant "peel the Honorary (NRHH) will hold its an­ that had people's faces on them. I skin off," while white meant "don't nual Trick-or-Treat event this Fri­ thought that there must be a way to touch." To invert the image, go to day, Oct. 29 in the residence halls. do this myself, and image, adjust­ NRHH, an organization represent­ I found an easy way ments and then ing the top one percent of residen­ to carve any picture invert. Now you tial leaders, will partner with the into a pumpkin. The first thing you can print out this Integrated Marketing and Commu­ The first thing will want to do is sheet of paper, nications Student Division (IMC­ tape the paper you will want to do find the picture you SD) to bring fun treats, candy and is find the picture onto your pump­ Halloween adventures to the chil­ you want to use as want to use as a kin and start to dren of Valparaiso University fac­ a reference for your reference for your transfer the im­ ulty and staff. carving. I used a age onto your Several fun-filled activities set picture of my girl­ carving. pumpkin. up at individual residential halls will friend and I, but I bought a be provided for both children and any picture should little pumpkin parents. The buildings participat­ work as long as there is enough con­ carving kit from Target for $4, but ing in this year's trick-or-treat event trast in the picture. After you have you really only need a paperclip to are the LaPorte Avenue buildings selected your picture, you will need make little dots and a knife to carve Brandt, Alumni, Lankenau, Scheele Hayden O'Shaughnessy / The Torch to do some editing in Photoshop, away. After you gut and clean your and Wehrenberg - mostly due to the A sign created for National Residence Hall Honorary members to hold outside GIMP or any other basic photo ed­ pumpkin, you can start to transfer convenience of their location. of the residents halls to guide staff members and their children through the iting software. If you don't have any your image onto the pumpkin. To Residents from other buildings, buildings to engage in trick-or-treating. of those programs, the computers magically transfer your image onto such as the Uptown East Apart­ in the advanced media lab in the li­ the pumpkin, simply poke holes ments and Guild/Memorial will brary have Photoshop to use. Open along the edges of white, gray and assist participating buildings to en­ dent of the VU's chapter of NRHH, successful because "it is a unique your photo in your editing software black. Now, cut out the sections that sure that everyone has the oppor­ commented on her thoughts of the tradition here on campus. Our and make the image black and white. are black, peel the top layer of skin tunity to become involved in this history of the event and how it has organization founded this tradi­ In some programs, this feature is off of the gray sections and leave the annual event. A pumpkin painting changed in the past few years say­ tion and has made it one of our called desaturate. In Photoshop, white sections alone. This might area is designated to Scheele Hall, ing, "The National Residence Hall pinnacle events every year. In you can get to this feature by going take an hour or so, but it will pro­ while coloring and a mummy roll­ Honorary has sponsored this event addition to our dedication, the to image, adjustments and then de- duce some pretty amazing results. ing area is designated to residential for several years, and participation event is fun for the participants saturate. Now that your image has Put some candles in your pumpkin halls Lankenau and Alumni. All has increased tremendously ever and the volunteers. We all have no color, you want to make the con­ and enjoy. three locations will year. The fac­ a great time, so why wouldn't it trast very sharp. You want the dark The views expressed are those of have a coffee and ulty and staff, remain a successful tradition?" areas to be completely black and the the writer and not necessarily those doughnuts area for This event truly helps as well as the The hard work and many bright areas to be completely white. of The Torch. Contact Jeff Lange at In Photoshop, you can do this by parents. foster a stronger children, really hours of planning organized by [email protected]. With the aid of seem to enjoy the NRHH is what make them friendly volunteers community between the opportu­ so renowned for their leadership and NRHH mem­ all members of the nity to interact and commitment to the larger bers, students are University that lasts with the resi­ community. Resident assistant, to hold brightly- dential side of Tom McLaughlin, also stated colored signs that far beyond one night. the VU com­ his excitement for Friday's cel­ say "Trick-or-Treat munity. The ebration, noting, "I have never Here" and hand Sara Harrison residence halls participated in trick-or-treat in out trick-or-treat are a very safe previous years, but I know that it bags to designate President, National and fun en-" will be a chance to extend my RA areas of Halloween Residence Hall Honorary, vironment to abilities beyond the walls of this festivities. Guides VU chapter bring children residential hall, and I hope that assigned to each for trick-or- I can give something wonderful building will escort treating. This by giving my time to VU fami­ families through to candy locations event truly helps foster a stronger lies." All faculty and staff are in­ and activity stations throughout the community between all members vited to participate in this year's campus. of the University that lasts far be­ trick-or-treat Friday, Oct. 29 This time-honored tradition at yond one night." from 6-8 p.m. in the residential VU has become one of the most ex­ The combined efforts of several halls. So, be ready for a spooky, ceptional and well-attended events volunteers continue to make this sticky time. of the year, as it has evolved into event a success. Randall Zellers, ex­ an experience for families and not ecutive member of NRHH, stated Contact Lezley Diaz at torch@ Jeff Lange/ The Torch just children. Sara Harrison, presi- that the trick-or-treat event is so valpo.edu. Some of Jeff's finished and freshly carved pumpkins with the help of Photoshop.

Notes from Natalie After a trip to the nations capital, there's still hope that Washington D.C. is a place for our generation, too

monuments and the history, yeah acters from all over the world who simple and easy to figure out. You Georgetown, It's home to George­ but the city? I own stores and look up what direc­ town Cupcake (as natalie was expecting restaurants, visit tion you're going, seen on the televi­ ZIBOLKSI something akin I've always been a and work. Pretty put a few bucks on sion show D.C. Cup­ Torch Features Editor Pretty much, I'm to Los Angeles or Midwest girl, but I much, I'm gong your little Metro pass cakes). Last week I spent about four and New York - over­ to list the reasons and scan it, then hop going to list the There are a whole half days in our nation's capital for crowding, trash have to say, there's why this city is so, on. So. Easy. It's one reasons why the ton of shops, ranging a public relations conference. Now, and angry cab­ something magical well, awesome. of the cleanest and city is so, well, from strange furry since I aspire to work in some form bies. about Washington First: The Met­ quickest public tran­ fashion to one of the of federal law enforcement, I kind I've always ro. I truly hate pub­ sit systems I've ever awesome. coolest vintage stores of look at this trip as an opportunity been a Midwest D.C. lic transit mostly taken. I've ever seen, and to see where I could be potentially girl, but I have to because of over­ Second: George­ it just has a young, working some day. say, there's some­ crowding, smell town. I don't mean the college; I fresh feel I didn't expect Washington D.C. thing magical about Washington and the fact that I just can't control mean the shopping, eating and en­ itself to be a special city; I mean, the D.C. There's this whole mix of char- where I'm going. But the Metro is tertainment metropolis known as See D.C, page B4 * [achievement] Friday, October 29, 2010 | The Torch Entrepreneur relays business tips

tions, Bulmahn replied, "We need T. Paul Bulmahn all sources of land energy, includ­ ing wind power, solar power, etc. If lectures on success there is a less expensive way to con­ duct our business, we are creative and struggles in and innovative enough to make that happen." his career At the conclusion of the ques­ tion-answer session, Dean Tom Boyt of the VU College of Business Teryn Gehred Administration thanked Bulmahn Torch Staff Writer with a framed program from the event. More than 100 students, profes­ Valparaiso business students sors and faculty members attended were impressed with "Rise to the the annual Arnold H. Moeller Lec­ Challenge." ture presented by T. Paul Bulmahn junior international business entitled "Rise to the Challenge." The major Chris Burzynski stated, "I lecture began with a power-point thought it was a really insightful presentation, followed by a ques­ presentation. I learned a lot about tion-answer session and concluded the oil industry I never knew be­ with a reception in the Harre Union fore. It's great to see a VU grad is Ballroom. doing so well in the industry." Bulmahn's presentation ad­ Freshman business major Chris­ dressed the various challenges he tina Sievert was also excited about has faced as an entrepreneur and Bulmahn's presentation. She stated, how his responses to such chal­ "T Paul Bulmahn's speech moti­ lenges have led to his success in Liz Madary/ The Torch vated me to think about my future business. He stated, "I believe every T. Paul Bulmahn addresses the crowd and many eager business students at his lecture "Rise to the Challenge." goals as a business person. His drive challenge is placed into our lives to to promote better standards in the provide opportunities for intuition work place inspires me to follow his and creativity." promotes loyalty." He demonstrated Backtalk won the two-year old colt precautions, the oil spill would not example as a prominent business T Paul Bulmahn is the founder, this by rewarding all his employees division of the Sanford Stakes in have occurred. leader." chairman and CEO of ATP Oil 8c with a Volvo car and trip to Sweden Saratoga Springs, NY and contin­ ATP brought creative solutions "Rise to the Challenge* was Gas Corp. The objective of ATP is in 2006. ATP's current challenge is ued to race in the Kentucky Derby to the oil spill issue and would have sponsored by the Valparaiso Uni­ to acquire and develop low-risk government response to the BP oil in 2010. supported other countries' aid to versity College of Business Admin­ natural gas and oil properties. He spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Bulmahn is in the process of clean up the spill. In response to istration. is also the owner Bulmahn producing a biomass power plant at whether ATP would pursue land and chairman of commented that GoldMark to convert horse manure, drilling in Alaska, were it allowed Contact Teryn Gehred at torch@ GoldMark Farm, An entrepreneur rather than focus­ which can become a potential dan­ by future presidential administra­ valpo.edu. a world-class thor­ thinks differently... ing on fixing the ger to underwa­ oughbred train­ well, the govern­ ter reservoirs, ing facility and creativity, however, ment has placed into an efficient principle of Planet has a cost attached. a moratorium on energy source. Green Solutions, all companies, in­ This reiterates Inc. Bulmahn T. Paul Bulmahn cluding ATP. This his claim, "We first stressed the has been incred­ must use all CEO, ATP Oil and Gas importance of un­ ibly damaging to sources of ener­ derstanding the Corp. the oil industry, gy to meet our risks an entrepre­ and consumers needs." neur encounters and of developing have yet to see the effects of such At the con­ a support system as one faces such restrictions. clusion of the risks. In regards to how he developed presentation, "An entrepreneur thinks differ­ his business strategies, T Paul Bul­ the audience ently . . . creativity, however, has a mahn replied, "My family values was invited to cost attached," he began. While en­ were formative in my approach to ask questions countering various obstacles as he business." He commented that in his and share their started ATP, the support of his wife youth he assumed responsibility at personal in­ Mary was indispensable. He relied a young sights. on her support as he weighed the Audi- risks and costs involved in begin­ prac­ It's great to see a VU ning a new business. ticed m Bulmahn then emphasized the healthy grad is doing so well b importance of developing qual­ compe­ in the industry. ity products that meet standard tition nous as requirements and regulations. ATP with Chris Burzynski to Bul­ emphasized safety redundancy in his sis­ mahn's the creation of the Titan, the first ters and Junior personal deepwater platform built entirely in learned response the United States, as it met and ex­ the im­ to the oil ceeded every safety regulation. portance of education through his spill and how It is due to such care and consid­ parents' encouragement. ATP responded eration in building that ATP weath­ In 2002, Bulmahn built Gold- in assistance. ered such hurricanes as Katrina and Mark Farm, a world-class thorough­ He felt that BP Ike and suffered minimal damage. bred horse training facility, before was grossly Bulmahn also stated, "Part of my even owning a horse. He built the negligent, and leadership is to appreciate, value facility in fulfillment of a childhood by following and reward employee efforts. This dream. In 2009, GoldMark's horse standard safety

D.C, from page B3 ers and areas for recreation. The air nifer Aniston was clear and, for the most part, the - I've been with If nothing else there was a res­ city just had an air of freshness and it forever and taurant just for making your own vitality to it. There were always run- never needed crepes - as in stuffed with Nutella ners and families going to and fro. anything more. and peanut butter, drizzled in choc­ The entire city just seems to have a But Washington olate and served with a side of ice heartbeat. D.C? That city cream crepes. The idea is just ut­ While our perception of the is my Angelina terly fantastic. term "Washington" is often that of Jolie. Third: The look of the city. I grew crusty old men in suits sitting at a The views ex- up in Milwaukee. I've been to a lot polished wooden table, I was in- pressed are those of "big" cities, so I thought I knew troduced to a completely different of the writer and what to expect. Again, I was sur­ place. The Washington D.C. I saw not necessar- prised that the city was so ... green. was a city busting with energy and ily those of The And I don't mean environmentally vivacious spirit. Torch. Contact friendly; I mean literally green. Again, I've always been a Mid- Natalie Zibolski There were lots of trees, grass, flow­ west girl. The Midwest was my len- at torch@valpo. Friday, October 29, 2010 | The Torch [ideas] B5 Students discuss college myths

the military, sports teams and fra­ Video creates talk ternities as a result of it. The third video focused on the "courage" that about connection comes from drinking. Beer ads por­ tray ordinary looking men who get between alcohol, beautiful women to pay attention to them. violence and sex Katz called it the "male hetero­ sexual fantasy world." However, Sara Coulter the video pointed out that what is Torch Staff Writer shown in these commercials focus­ es on the beginning, on romantic A lot is often expected of the seduction. What is left out is how college experience, but many stu­ "fundamentally depressing" drunk­ dents do not know the difference en sex is. The final video focused on between myths and facts. On Mon­ the differences in expectations for day, Oct. 25, BACCHUS/GAMMA men and women when they drink and SAAFE advocates sponsored and the consequences that often re­ an event in the Harre Union Ball­ sult, such as rape or sexual assault. room entitled "Spin the Bottle: Sex, Jean Kilbourne stated, "If a man Lies and Alcohol." Students gath­ is drinking at the time of the attack, ered and ate pizza while they were he is considered less responsible. In showed a series of videos whose fact, the more intoxicated he is, the aim was to show the lies behind the less responsible he is." However, Kil­ glamorization of alcohol and how bourne went on to address the re­ that affects campus cultures. verse side, saying, "If a woman was The videos, titled "Get This Par­ drinking, she is considered more ty Started: Glamorizing Alcohol," Kayla Kutz/ The Torch responsible ... So the exact same "Under the Influence: Men & Al­ A group of freshman and sophomore students talk with members of BACCHUS/GAMMA about some of the lies and common behavior is interpreted entirely dif­ cohol," "Courage in a Can: Alcohol conceptions of alcohol in the college setting. ferently according to gender." & Sex" and "Body Shots: Alcohol, After the videos ended, students Sex & Violence," each focused on cation Foundation produces and was titled "Get This Party Started: saw on television shows and mov­ were given time to reflect upon them different myths distributes docu­ Glamorizing Alcohol." In it, Jack­ ies, such as MTV's Spring Break. and the messages they portrayed. or lies regard­ mentary films and son Katz explained that the biggest This portrays a fun and crazy time BACCHUS/GAMMA and SAAFE ing alcohol. Stu­ There is pressure on other educational problem with alcohol is "the ex­ with lots of drinking and few con­ advocates split the students into dents then broke resources to inspire cessive use of it is glamorized and sequences, which is hardly ever the groups and spent time talking with into groups with young men to drink critical reflection romanticized and not taken as seri­ case. The video "Under the Influ­ the students, asking them questions BACCHUS/ way more than they on the social, po­ ously as it needs to be." ence: Men and Alcohol" exposed and leading discussions. The ques­ GAMMA and physiologically can litical and cultural He went on to say that in music, the myth behind the message for tions that were asked delved deeper the SAAFE ad­ impact of American television, movies and even adver­ men that manhood is linked with into the issues the videos brought vocates and handle. mass media." Jack­ tisements, people are having a good how much someone can drink. up, including questions involving discussed the son Katz and Jean time and they are shown as happy Katz stated, "There is pressure why people find their 'courage in a myths behind Jackson Katz Kilbourne, award while drinking. Katz emphasized on young men to drink way more can' and what the consequences of alcohol, sex and winning media that negative effects are usually not using alcohol to connect with oth­ Media critic than they physiologically can han­ what that means critics, showed the highlighted in these misleading dle." He also added that it is not ers are, if people are safer when they for young peo­ way that alcohol, situations. Another myth that the only how much a man can drink, drink with people they are comfort­ ple today. The Media Education drunken sex and spring break are video brought up was the concept but the type of drink is also impor­ able with and other questions aimed Foundation created the video series glamorized by the media and how of "spring break." It was pointed out tant. Katz went into detail about the at getting the students' reactions. shown. Its mission, as given on its the negative side of these things of­ that when students go on spring dangers behind this theory and the Contact Sara Coulter at torch@ website, states, "The Media Edu- ten gets overlooked. The first video break, they are recreating what they hazing rituals that may take place in valpo.edu. cMad Men', c80s garb popular this Halloween

'70s and '80s?'" said Angela Grube, Marked influence owner of the vintage clothing store 9th Life in Baltimore's Hampden of past decades in neighborhood. "It's kind of awe­ some. (The looks) are all over the costumes this year place. We don't have four of the same outfits. No one will be wear­ John-John Williams IV ing what you have on. That's the McClatchy-Tribune News Services beauty of it." "Mad Men" cocktail parties, BALTIMORE - Last Halloween, '8os-style proms and '70s disco- with customers going goo goo for themed parties are the most popu­ pop star Lady Gaga, Reanna Jacobs lar this season, according to vintage couldn't keep enough leotards, ma­ store owners. jorette uniforms and glittery garb '"Mad Men' is still huge," said on the racks of her Southwest Bal­ Shane Gullivan, owner of the Tow- timore vintage clothing warehouse. son, Md. store Ten Car Pile Up. This year, custom­ "The guys think ers have switched that whole skinny gears and gone It's kind of awesome. tie look is cool." retro. Credit a (The looks) are all Two - piece myriad of factors: dress suits accen­ Individuality, pen­ over the place. tuated with fur ny-pinching due trim, suit jackets to the economy, Angela Grube with a narrow la­ eco-consciousness Baltimore vintage pel and narrow- or the retro craze. brimmed fedoras clothing store owner are surefire ways Whatever the MCT reason, vintage to achieve the Here, $42 royal blue two-piece suit with golden metal belt; $25 mink hat; and bowling ball purse for $28, all from 9th Life stores traditionally offer an eclectic "Mad Men" look, according to Gul- in Hamden. collection of clothes, which make "livan. them perfect for those wanting to "It's always a cool look," he said. stand out from the masses' cliche "It's very fitted." But '6os-era clothes tion, she said. "Everybody is having said. "Anything that has any kind of she said. Halloween costumes. And with the can be hard to find due to such high an '80s party or '80s prom," Jacobs glitz on it is strong." Customers at American Apparel, grab bag of possibilities that this demand, according to Jacobs, who said. "Stonewashed denim and Jacobs will be dressing as a flap­ one of the nation's largest clothing year's retro-inspired costumes have owns DeBois Textiles Inc. in Balti­ denim dresses are popular. Prom per this Halloween. She's drawing manufacturers, are going the more caused, customers will find them­ more's Pigtown. dresses in general are big." For the inspiration from her favorite show, traditional route when it comes to selves with plenty of options. People unable to get their hands '80s look, Gullivan suggests a lot HBO's "Boardwalk Empire." "I'm "When people come in they are on duds from the '60s are looking of sequins and oversized shoulder loving it for the story, but I am lov­ saying, 'What do you have from the to more recent times for inspira- pads. "Too much is not enough," he ing it even more for the fashion," See Costumes, page B7 B6 [classifieds] The Torch | Friday, October 29, 2010

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the talented musician. Indie artist takes Sufjan held the crowd's atten­ tion without needing anything 'uiia stage in Chicago to but his music, most of which i"ROWBRIDGE came off his new album. He did Torch Staff Writer promote album play a few old songs near the end, A foreigner (let's say he happens introducing "Chicago" by talk­ to be from America) walks onto a ing about how much his touring train in rural China and sits down experiences have changed with next to an old man. If the Ameri­ sam his increasing popularity. can happens to be able to fluently SAUL His encore for the night, discourse in whichever dialect the Torch Staff Writer around seventeen minutes worth old man speaks, and the train ride of material, consisted of songs is twenty hours long, what on earth Sufjan Stevens has become a from his acclaimed "Illinois," will they talk about? The answer is big name in the independent mu­ and he ended the night with two not international politics, China-US sic scene over the past decade. Last of his most beloved tracks from trade relations or growing concerns Friday, he stopped in at the Chicago that album: "Casimir Pulaski over a militarized North Korea (the Theatre for another sold-out show Day" and the depressing "John likelihood of this news being avail­ Accompanying him on this tour, Wayne Gacy Jr." It is incredible able in rural China is dim, anyway), as both his opening act and as a that he could keep a crowd of but American Idol (or rather, the member of his band, was DM Stith. close to 1,000 people spellbound Chinese version of it). His act, consisting only of four for around two hours. Dur­ In China, they have not just one songs and Stith alone on stage with ing his songs, everyone stared American Idol-like TV show, they an acoustic guitar, was an interest­ straight at him, marveling in the have more than twenty. China is ing start. beauty behind everything he did currently divided into 22 provinces He started off his set by creating on stage. (plus various special autonomous drum loops by clapping and vocal Because this show focused regions and areas like Taiwan, which effects that were more on ex­ it officially controls but doesn't con­ repeated through­ plaining his sider a province), with each prov­ out his songs. The it is incredible that new album ince broadcasting between three general feeling and his ru­ and ten province-specific television seemed to be that he could keep a minations on channels. his set was too crowd of close to love and loss, On any one of these provincial short, although it 1,000 people it had a more channels, at any time of the day, signaled the start electronica you are likely to find one version of Sufjan's won­ spellbound for feel while still or another of this province-wide derful live show. around two hours. relying heavily American Idol. Each province picks Photo Provided For this tour, on instrumen­ its candidates from auditions held An ad for Han Geng, a singer featured on a Chinese musical reality show. in support of his tation and a within the province and broadcasts newly released album, The Age of band of eleven people. "Vesu­ usually exclusively within its own Adz, Stevens calmly walked out vius," a track off of his newest province. First, the show is obviously much after performances, I think that the on stage, and dedicated the tour album, has very entertaining It's three in the morning and more scripted than the American tone of the Chinese contestants' to Royal Robertson. Royal Robert­ instrumentation, even including you can't sleep? No problem. Turn version (although whether this is thanks is much different, in that son, as Sufjan excitedly exclaimed, pan flutes, while still retaining on the TV, flip to the TV Guide a result of government censors or they always seems to attribute their was a New Orleans man who has the electronic feel of the rest of and most likely there will be some not is unclear). Only the most char­ success to other people, rather than made signs for a living while cop­ the album. poor soul crooning along to Celine ismatic and attractive contestants themselves. ing with severe Schizophrenia. His Overall, it was an incredible Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" to an are allowed to talk to the camera Obviously I'm not an expert on paintings, one of which adorns the concert experience and very dif­ audience of judges and overenthu- in one-on-one segments, and even Chinese culture, but at least to my cover of Stevens' album, tell stories ferent from most concerts these siastic preteen girls. then it is usually done in such a way untrained eye, this seems like a sig­ of aliens and space travel. days. The audience stayed in These provincial American Idol that the conversation has been pre­ nificant cultural difference between Stevens became obsessed with their seats for the most part and shows are so popular that, especial­ recorded, thus allowing mistakes the two countries, and when there Robertsons work and sought to focused in rapt fascination at the ly in more rural areas, residents will and sensitive topics to be edited are cultural differences between emulate the uncontrolled nature he scene unfolding on the stage. recognize the names of contestants out. China and the United States, often saw in the paintings through music. The only real disappointment on their province-wide shows more Another difference is evident this difference can be traced back to The results were found through­ from this show was that Stevens often than a real Chinese celebrity when contestants are giving their the idea of filial piety, and its rela­ out the concert; from a crystalline did not use his signature banjo such as Yao Ming or Jet Li. thanks after a performance. On tive importance (or unimportance, structure that descended halfway as much as he has in past shows. In many ways, China's American American Idol, contestants some­ in America's sake) in each country. through Stevens' 25 minute long, The views expressed are those Idol is similar to our own version; times give thanks after performanc­ I think it's interesting to think five-part Magnum Opus, "Impos­ of the writer and not necessarily there are the TV producers who at­ es, and when they do they always about them in a cultural context sible Soul," to the numerous anima­ those of The Torch. Contact Sam tempt to wring every single possible seem to thank the audience, Ryan because it somehow makes the cul­ tions that served as a backdrop for Cain at [email protected]. tear out of viewers' eyes by playing Seacrest or the judges. tures seem more personable and up hardships in contestants' lives, In China, every single per­ real. At the very least, such a dis­ the contestants who are convinced former, after every single perfor­ cussion will serve you well when Costumes, from page B5 ers incorporate a contemporary they're the next Mariah Carey when mance without fail, thanks their you have a twenty-hour train ride piece into their retro costumes. really they're more likely to go the parents (for giving them their talent ahead of you and no one to talk to picking out Halloween costumes. "That will bring it into the now," William Hong route, the contes­ and allowing them to pursue their except the old man sitting next to That means puppet masters, su- he said. "The more eclectic look tants with way too much hair, etc. dream), their teachers (for mold­ you whose favorite show, almost perheroes, strippers and Lady will work. It will blend itself eas- Overall, the show tells the same ing them into the singer they have undoubtedly, is one of the hundred Gaga are particularly popular this ily" stories - of accomplishing your become) and the judges (for allow­ Chinese versions of American Idol. year, according to Ryan Holiday, In order to make the most dreams against all odds - as the ing them the pleasure of singing for The views expressed are those of the company's marketing and Web of your vintage store purchases American version. However, the such experts). the writer and not necessarily those strategist. In recent years, Ameri­ this Halloween, Grube suggests differences appear in more subtle Although both American and of The Torch. Contact Julia Trow­ can Apparel has that customers ways. Chinese contestants give thanks bridge at [email protected]. added more vin­ Find something that purchase clothes tage clothes to its that fit and are inventory. is timeless and comfortable. "Halloween is classic. "I know Hal­ unquestionably loween is a time one of American Angela Grube to get away with Apparel's biggest Baltimore vintage wearing things months," Holiday that are too big said. "We think clothing store owner or too small," she this is because we said with a laugh. encourage our customers to try to "Find something that will fit. be creative, and instead of pushing Find something that is timeless our ideas on them we try to help and classic. Find a dress that not make theirs extra special." only fits for Halloween, but also Vintage clothes also serve a something that you can wear to dual function, store owners agreed. another event. Cocktail dresses Many store-bought costumes can't have no expiration date." be worn again. Not so for clothes Don't count on Grube to be from yesteryear. draped in the fashions of the "The great thing is that if you past decades, though. She's go­ break these costumes down, you ing contemporary. can incorporate them into your "I'm going to be a character wardrobe," Grube said. "You can from Avatar: The Last Airbend- wear this another day It totally er,'" she laughed. "I have a 3-year- serves another purpose." old. That's one of the things you Gullivan suggests that custom- have to do." The Torch | Friday, October 29, 2010 B8

"Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves a&e the memory." -Sir Thomas Beecham DUO-ING STRINGS Pair of guitar pros perform for faculty series in VUCA Julia Scheiderer Torch Staff Writer

"It's a universal language," Wes­ ley (Wes) Hixson said referring to music Wednesday evening after his performance on the acoustic gui­ tar with Jim Konsbruck. "You don't have to use your own voice to com­ municate." The pair, known as the Chicago Guitar Duo, took the stage Wednesday in Dusenberg Recital Hall as part of this year's Faculty Artist Series and proved music's vitality through the melodies they performed. Hixson, a faculty member at Elmhurst College and the Christo­ pher Laughlin School of Music, and Konsbruck, an adjunct instructor of music at Valparaiso University and founder of the Northwest Music School in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, formed their duo in 2006. They have since played as featured performers at the inaugural Alum­ ni Recital Series at Ganz Hall of Roosevelt University in July of this year. Konsbruck seemed enthused to play, particularly because of the recital space. "This is one of the best guitar halls," Konsbruck said Maddie Glassford / The Torch of Dusenberg Recital Hall after VU adjunct instructor James Konsbruck and Elmhurst College faculty member Wesley Hixon perform at the Faculty Artist Series concert. the show. "You can play naturally here . . . you don't have to force the sound from the guitar." skill each performer displayed as he "Jobiniana No. 1" by Sergio Assad. piece "Unruhe, Ich Denke Dein, by Andrew York. The recital hall held true to flowed through the challenging riffs Just before intermission, the pair Tarantelle and Der Ball" by Johann This performance, among many Konsbruck's remark all through of each piece performed. performed "Jongo" by Paulo Beli- Kaspar Mertz. others at VU proved to be another the show, carrying each note tried The Chicago Guitar Duo opened nati, a piece that included a section True to Konsbruck's words, the example of the skill that Valparaiso's and true to the farthest reaches of the show with a jostling perfor­ where the players skillfully switched sound of the guitars wonderfully superb facilities draw in as part of the hall. "Other places," Konsbruck mance of "Tiempo del Hombre" by to using the soundboard of the gui­ filled the space. This held true as the longstanding tradition of excel­ said, "you have to pull the sound Maximo Diego Pujol. From there, tar as a sort of drum. his and Hixson's fingers whipped lence. out." The Dusenberg Recital Hall, the two turned the pages of music They returned to the stage for through the melodies and counter- however, conveyed the guitars' to slide effortlessly through "Selec­ their last few pieces, starting with melodies of "Toccata" by Pierre Pe­ Contact Julia Scheiderer at sound perfectly, bringing out the tions from Summer Garden" and an exquisite performance of the tit and, for the finale, "Sanzen-in" [email protected]. Professional poet, professor gives reading

fluidity and elegance - a mark of an Published VU experienced poet. Content and in­ spirations ranged from a basketball instructor presents game with his son, entitled "Basket­ ball with Alex" (read in honor of work at Wordfest the Bulls opening game Wednesday night), to visiting VU's Chapel of Amelia Boggess the Resurrection and even a partic­ Torch Staff Writer ularly moving moment of returning to a place once dearly loved. Unlike a film scene with dark A frequent topic among his po­ hats, drum beats, cigarettes and ems was that of his son Alex and his quiet snapping in place of loud ap­ struggle with autism. These poems plause, VU gave the audience an were the favorites of VU sophomore entirely different view of what a and Byrne's creative writing student poetry reading can be. Wednesday Emilio Alcaraz because Alcaraz Oct. 28, students, friends and facul­ knows many people with autism. ty gathered in the Brauer Museum "I really enjoyed that he poured of Art for an evening of vivid imag­ his heart out into the poems about ery and touching concepts. his son," he said. "For him to devote The reading, sponsored by three poems just shows he's a seri­ Wordfest, featured the award-win­ Liz Madary / The Torch ous guy." ning poet and VU English professor Professor Edward Byrne recites one of his poems in the Brauer Museum of Art. His newest book will be released next year. After the reading, Byrne stuck Ed Byrne, promoting his sixth and around to sign autographs and chat newest book of poetry and revisit­ with the inquiring audience. ing some older, incredibly powerful such as "Seeded Light," and sequen­ far back as his book "East of Oma­ with the result. "It's (an) interesting In addition to being a professor poetry. tial poetry books with a common ha." Many of Byrne's past and pres­ line between professor and profes­ at Valparaiso University and writ­ Byrne has composed six pub­ theme and direction, much like his ent students attended the meeting. sional writer," Peterson said. "It was ing his own poetry, Byrne is also lished books of poetry, with a sev­ half-finished seventh book, "Tinted Holly Peterson, VU junior and one interesting to look at (his) poems in charge of the VU poetry review enth scheduled for release sometime Distances." of Byrne's current poetry students again from his perspective instead online, now in its 12th year. Byrne in 2011. Always writing two books The evening was comprised of who had been discussing "Seeded of ours." promotes additional poetry on the at a time, usually each year, Byrne ten poems; most of them found Light" in class, attended the po­ Though the poems read at the university's website. likes to alternate between compila­ in his newest collection of poems, etry reading for class credit and event were from several different Contact Amelia Boggess at torch@ tions of seemingly unrelated poetry, "Seeded Light," but some dating as could not have been more pleased collections, they had a remarkable valpo.edu.