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Dr. Brown: Not a Quick Decision ‘I’m just glad it’s a long goodbye.’ T ble of Contents November 2012 Vol. 65, No. 4 Just Sayin’ ...

Page 3 Hypocritical Hallelujahs November Calendar e’ve all heard the ing myself that I’m following Christ when my Pages 4-8 countless stories actions don’t match up, or convincing myself Cover Story: Dr. Brown Resigns about hypocriti- that I would never be one of those hypocritical Page 9 W cal Christians, those who Christians frequently talked about in the media American Dream Conference claim to love Christ but or in conversations. We see headlines that shout Comes to Cedarville continue in their sin of “Adultery Claims another Prominent Pastor” Page 10 adultery, lying, divorce, and instantly conclude that we would never al- Service Dog Org to Begin Next Fall gossip, greed, pride or low ourselves to fall so far off course. But do you Page 11 what have you. We hear honestly think that the pastor planned from the start to engage in adultery? Do you think the Plan Improving Xenia for Faculty, Students these stories and are Becca Powlus grieved and often angered church treasurer took that position with every in- Pages 12-13 by the mockery these in- tention of embezzling funds? I would venture to Diversity Push Not Informed by Affirmative dividuals make of our faith. We begin to ques- say that in many cases, those individuals started Action, Admissions Says tion whether they were ever followers of Christ out just like you and me, swearing to themselves Pages 14-15 to begin with. Regardless of their state of sal- and anyone who would listen that they wouldn’t Football Program Considerations Being vation, people who hold the “I’m a Christian” be the one to drag the name of Christ through Weighed after Survey sign above their head yet walk around doing the mud. If we aren’t constantly checking our- Page 16 exactly the things Christ commands them not selves and continually relying on the Holy Spir- Coffee Shops Have Friendly Competition to do are hypocrites and are hindering the it’s work in our lives, we too could easily become work of Christ. the next headline. It doesn’t usually happen all at Page 17 Author Brenna Manning was bold enough once; it’s often a gradual slipping away, an unno- Student Designs Dream Set for “Joseph” to put it this way: “The greatest single cause of ticed change that happens over time and leaves Page 18 atheism in the world today is Christians who us wondering at the end how we’ve wandered so Music Review: Anberlin’s “Vital” acknowledge Jesus with their lips, walk out the far from the straight and narrow. Music Review: Taylor Swift’s “Red” door, and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is In all of this, we must remember that the Page 19 what an unbelieving world simply finds unbe- fight isn’t about us simply struggling to be TV Review: “Once Upon a Time” lievable.” “good”; it’s about a much greater spiritual bat- Encounter Night of Worship Of course, Christians are humans just like tle for the souls of men. If Satan can get Chris- everyone else and are therefore marred by a tians to destroy their witness in the world, his propensity to sin. Even with Christ guiding job is made infinitely easier. That is why we us, we have a tendency to rebel and fall into need to constantly be on our guard against sin. temptation. But this is no excuse for sin. 2 Pe- Our choices don’t affect us only – an unsaved Holly McClellan ter 1:3 tells us, “His divine power has given us world is watching and weighing our actions. If Managing Editor everything we need for a godly life through our they see no difference in us, why would they knowledge of him who called us by his own ever see the need to follow Jesus? Zack Anderson glory and goodness.” God has given us all the We are called to be different. We are Assistant Managing Editor resources we need to fight the battle against called to be light in a dark world. If we steal, National/International Editor sin, and it is our fault for not taking advantage lie, cheat, curse and fornicate just as the world of those gifts. does, are we being that source of light? If we Becca Powlus It’s easy for me to rationalize my sin, to bicker among ourselves over small doctrines Arts and Entertainment Editor convince myself that pride and gossip aren’t as and political beliefs, are we really represent- big of a deal as adultery, stealing and the like. ing Christ well? We claim to be unified and we Madison Troyer But sin is still sin and hurts our witness in the claim to be different, but are we? I challenge Campus News Print Editor world. I can claim that Jesus is my Savior, but myself, and I challenge you to evaluate your- Crystal Goodremote if my actions prove otherwise, I am a liar. I self honestly. I challenge us to start living the Campus News Online Editor may be able to fool myself, but I won’t be able way Christ calls us to and to start leading oth- to dupe the rest of the watching world. ers to Christ rather than turning them away Jesse Silk I can fool myself in two big ways: convinc- from him with our actions and our lives. Sports Editor

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Josh Erlandson, Production Services Group For more news, go to Dr. Brown Photos ReadCedars.com Jeff Gilbert Faculty Adviser 2 November 2012 CALENDAR November 2012 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Grandparent’s Parents Weekend Thursday Night Live Day and Parents Weekend Smashfest: Video Game Tournament Cedar What? Night of Worship All Choral Concert/ Symphonic Band Concert

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Election Prayer Vigil Election Night Party Q&A with SGA Night of Prayer CU Friday GospelFest 2012 Christopher Yuan for TLC Vocal Arts The Social Sophomore Class Ensemble and Foreign Film Bonfire Concert Series: The Iron Lady Turkey Trot Orchestra Concert 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Veterans Day Pastor Appreciation Women’s Choir Downpour Glow in the Dark Day Concert 5K (IBC) General Recital RevAmp

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 GNO - Sanctify Brass Choir Thanksgiving Ministries Girl’s Concert Chapel Night Out Thanksgiving Break - No Classes

25 26 27 28 29 30 Instruction Christmas Open Resumes Dorms

Women’s Volleyball vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene (1st) vs. Central State (2nd) NCCAA National vs. Cincinnati Christian (6th)

Men’s Soccer Cross Country vs. Trevecca Nazarene, G-MAC Tournament (2nd) G-MAC Tournament Championship (3rd) Championship

Men’s Basketball (10th) vs. Holy Family (9th) vs. West Liberty (10th) vs. Saginaw Valley State (15th) vs. Illinois-Springfield (20th)

Women’s Basketball vs. Oakland City (13th) vs. Wilberforce (17th) November 2012 3 COVER STORY Dr. Brown: Resignation Not a

by Holly McClellan lead a national search for a new president. In an interview in the days following his ollowing his announce- chapel announcement, Brown said a former ment to make this school student reminded him that in his first months Fyear his last, Dr. William as president, he postulated that he’d hold the Brown looks back at his 10 position for about 10 years. years as president of Cedar- “And here we are 10 years later,” Brown ville University as ones of un- said. “At my age I’m thinking if I’m going to precedented change. do something else, then this is the time to do The announcement came it. So the timing was really good. We see the from Brown himself follow- challenges that are here now, and the fact that ing a Q-and-A chapel on Oct. things are going well, and it’s a good time to 29 that featured the familiar hand things off.” tête-à-tête between Brown As Brown pointed out, most college presi- and Pastor Robert Rohm. dents don’t serve more than five years, often It was met with an audible helming several colleges in the course of their reaction by gathered stu- careers. Brown himself served as the president dents, faculty and staff, of Bryan College in Tennessee for 10 years be- none of whom knew of fore coming to Cedarville. the announcement be- “I think the Wall Street Journal called it forehand. the most high-stress job in America,” Brown But the decision said of the university president position. “And was hardly a hasty one. that’s true – sometimes it takes a lot out of you Brown said he and his because you have so many different constitu- wife Lynne had been in encies that you’re trying to interact with and conversation since last please, and you never get everything done.” year about the possibil- Brown said that being president meant ity of stepping down. having 100 things to do but only being able to From there, Brown do 10 of them, and only five of them well. discussed the decision But a great deal has been accomplished with Cedarville’s Board during Brown’s tenure at Cedarville. The uni- of Trustees, who will versity has seen dress code changes, academic

4 November 2012 COVER STORY Dr. Brown: Resignation Not a Hasty One, Will Make Most of Final Year

restructuring, the addition of new majors and is a disloyalty to the past or a heresy to core be- leadership. graduate programs, and the construction of liefs, but they don’t understand – I mean, look “I hope he has as good a time as I have,” several buildings, including the Center for at where the church was in the first century. So Brown said. “I tell people I hope you have a job Biblical and Theological Studies and the new change is important – doing it right.” as good as we have at Cedarville, where you Health Sciences Center. But Brown said that But Brown always maintains that one of can come and interact with students and just he largely built on a foundation that was al- the most fulfilling parts of being at Cedarville feel that what you’re doing is very, very impor- ready there. has been his interactions with students. From tant.” “It was growing when I came here, and we speaking in chapel on Mondays and reading Brown said that for the remainder of his kept it growing in its excellence,” Brown said. stories at Christmas to meeting students for final year, the majority of the on-campus ad- “A lot of the internal things have changed just coffee or lunch, he has strived for unusually ministration and management duties have because of what’s happening in higher educa- high visibility on campus, something that at- been transferred to Cedarville’s provost, Dr. tion and the economy.” tracted him to Cedarville in the first place. John Gredy. Following this school year, Brown Brown said that of the strides Cedarville’s “There are a lot of schools even smaller himself will be moving into the chancellor po- made during his tenure, he counts the expan- than Cedarville where students hardly ever see sition, which Brown described as a top-level sion of financial aid as among the most impor- the president,” Brown said. “So this was an op- representative of the university. But Brown tant. portunity to build into the lives of students and said that though the position often serves as “We were growing in our applications and to be a part of their lives – something I didn’t a retirement role for former presidents, he’s taking a nosedive in the number who could have at my university, and something that I anticipating a much more active life, saying he actually attend, so by refashioning the way enjoy a lot.” may go serve at another college. we award financial aid, we’ve provided many, Brown said that though Cedarville has “Who knows?” Brown said. “It’s just wher- many more ways for students to come to Ce- survived its share of hardships in the last 10 ever the Lord leads. I just want to serve, so I’m darville,” Brown said. years, he feels the institution is on firm enough anxious to see what that will be.” The trajectory of Brown’s presidency footing to successfully weather the change in Though he’ll still be working as a repre- could certainly be classified as one of change, presidency. sentative of Cedarville, the change of roles will something that he said is a difficult but neces- “It’ll be like jumping onboard a ship that’s hopefully give him a chance to pursue writing sary part of higher education. moving ahead,” he said. Brown added that the projects that the time constraints of his presi- “As the world around you changes so Vision 2020 goals that have already been set in dency have not allowed. He’s also hoping to much, if you keep doing things the same old place give Cedarville a blueprint for the future, have some more time with his family, particu- way, you become irrelevant very quickly – par- one that can easily be followed by the succeed- larly his grandsons Jack and Liam. ticularly with the youth culture,” Brown said. ing president. When asked what kind of legacy he’d like “It’s a big challenge because a lot of people Brown hopes his successor can glean to leave, Brown showed characteristic mod- don’t like change; they think any kind of change more from the university than just positive esty. “I can’t think of anything,” he said. “I’m just a parenthesis in the long history. And that’s OK with me. No statues, please! No names on buildings – I’m not that kind of per- son.” But when pressed via Twitter, Brown quipped that the only sort of statue he’d want would be carved out of butter. “The students are resilient enough to where they say they’re going to miss you, but they know that this place is for them,” Brown said. “I’m no great loss, because what they’re experiencing goes way beyond the president. So just don’t forget that, and get what you can out of Cedarville because there’s a lot to be had.” But as Brown noted, he’s not gone yet, and he plans to make the most of his last year at Cedarville. “I’m just glad it’s a long goodbye,” Brown said. “It’s just such a good place and a good feel. But if I ever get down about things, I just have to go and spend some time with students – go over to Chuck’s or the SSC or something, and that makes it all OK.”

November 2012 5 COVER STORY Both Brown, Dixon to Serve as Chancellor

by Zack Anderson to the university,” Gredy said. him to consider being supportive in that.” Brown, president since 2003, said the po- As far as Brown’s role, the president said edarville will have two chancellors next sition of chancellor is a retirement position for he does not plan on being on campus much, as year and possibly next year only. While many. However, he said he personally is too he will be busy traveling, but that he still wants Ccurrent chancellor and former president young to retire. to have connections with students. And Dixon Dr. Paul Dixon said he plans to serve the rest “Something will probably come up after said that when he became chancellor, he de- of his life, Dr. William Brown, president until that first year where we’ll go and serve at may- cided not to be on campus too much, either. the end of June, doesn’t know his plans. be a college or maybe something else,” Brown However, he said Jeremiah was on campus “He’s basically retired,” Brown said of said. often, as he lived close by, and Dixon had him Dixon. “He’s been involved in some unique While Brown is a chancellor at Cedarville come to board of trustees meetings and other ministries. But I’m wide open to being full for at least one year, Dixon said he does not events. time somewhere else.” know if they will work together at all. Dixon Pastor Bob Rohm, vice president for Dixon, who has served as chancellor since said he returns to Cedarville for events such Christian Ministries, said while Brown will be his 25-year run as Cedarville’s president ended as homecoming and graduation and that he is both building relationships as chancellor and in 2003, said he serves at the pleasure of the also busy speaking and traveling a lot. He as- raising money, he will enjoy the former more. board of trustees and that the trustees have sumes the same will be true for Dr. Brown. “He does some of that now, no question not done anything to indicate that they don’t “You have to understand that in higher about it, but he’ll have a lot more time to de- want him to continue next year. education, a chancellor may mean different velop these relationships for the university,” “Dr. Jeremiah stayed until he died,” Dix- things,” Dixon said. At Cedarville, the board Rohm said, “and I think he’ll get a kick out of on said of the 1954-1978 Cedarville president of trustees determines the role, and Dixon said that because people love him.” James Jeremiah’s job as chancellor. Some they give a lot of flexibility as to what the chan- Rohm said that what he wants most for trustees could not be reached for an interview, cellor can do. Brown is a ministry that makes use of the gifts and others declined to comment. Gredy said as chancellor, Dixon focuses God has given him and that is fulfilling. Rohm John Gredy, Cedarville’s provost – who on men’s bible studies and discipleship and hopes this means being a Cedarville chancel- has taken on the day-to-day tasks of the presi- that he will continue similar things next year. lor. dency while Brown transitions to chancellor “I think his focus may be a little different, “I’m hoping that Dr. Brown so loves his – said having multiple chancellors is not un- but in working with the board, I’m sure they’ll role as chancellor – traveling, speaking on be- common. determine that,” Gredy said. “What he’s been half of the university – that he says, ‘I’m going “Dr. Dixon will continue to be supportive doing a lot of is discipling, so I think we’ll see to do this till I retire,’” Rohm said. “We’ll see.” The Search for a New President by Madison Troyer itan Ministries Division, said the trustees will “I’m really excited and pleased that he be putting together a committee to search for wants to continue on in that role [of chancel- fter Dr. William Brown’s recent an- the new president. lor] because I think that he will continue to nouncement that he is stepping down “Overall, this is the call of the trustees,” further and strengthen the Cedarville commu- Aas Cedarville University president after Rohm said. “They’re the ones that call a presi- nity,” Gredy said. this school year, many people are wondering, dent.” The transition will be gradual. Gredy is “What’s next?” Not only will Dr. Brown be Rohm said the trustees would be looking managing the daily activities of the school, and transitioning to a new role as chancellor, but for someone who has qualities such as a love Brown will start to focus more on the various there is also a need for a new president. for students, good speaking skills and a famil- constituencies and building relationships with Moving forward, Dr. John Gredy, Cedar- iarity with academics. He also said they’ll be them. For this year, Brown will continue to be ville’s provost, said the search for a new presi- looking for someone who can represent the at Cedarville for Monday chapels as well as for dent will involve contracting with an outside school well. the Christmas activities. firm to connect Cedarville with the right peo- “The word president starts off with P-R,” “Going forward, that’s really important to ple for the job. The search involves not just the Rohm said. “And that’s one of the big jobs of CU, to strengthen our ties with various con- firm but other people’s thoughts as well. a president.” stituencies,” Gredy said. “Whenever there’s a transition, it’s really Gredy also emphasized discernment and He said that he appreciates Brown’s gift of important that you get input from your key prayer as important to the process. No matter bringing people together. He gave the example constituents,” Gredy said. the qualifications, he wants to find the person of a worldview conference Brown put together For example, he said it is very important God wants for the job. in Iowa and how he was able to bring so many to get input from people such as students, “I would ask the Cedarville family to pray different Christian schools in the area together faculty, staff, vice presidents, administrators, because we are really looking for who God is for the first time. Gredy said the feedback from trustees and alumni. While they cannot ask calling into that position to provide leadership that event, especially about Brown, was posi- every person individually, Gredy said that to for Cedarville University,” Gredy said. tive. get input from various groups in the past, they Though Brown won’t be president next “A president really sets a tone for a univer- have held focus groups to get the information. year, he’ll still be working with Cedarville as a sity, and you know with his kind spirit, I think Pastor Robert Rohm, who leads the Chris- chancellor. [he] has been invaluable to us,” Gredy said.

6 November 2012 COVER STORY Q-and-A with Pastor Rohm on Dr. Brown by Zack Anderson like I’m better off for having known him, and I ing. He puts himself down. appreciate him a lot, love him a lot. astor Robert Rohm and other members Q: What are some ways you are bet- Q: How has Dr. Brown handled of the administrative team didn’t find ter off from having known Dr. Brown? some of the difficult situations Cedar- Pout Dr. William Brown was stepping Rohm: Dr. Brown is the kind of person ville has had to deal with? down as president of Cedarville University un- who models what he says. He’s not one to say Rohm: Well, he doesn’t get all rattled. til 9 a.m. the Monday he announced it, Rohm one thing and live another. For example, he’s Again, that’s not his style. He allows people said. the kind of individual that believes the best to do their job. He’s not standing by again He said the Q&A chapel at 10 a.m. that about people even if the worst is proven. And micromanaging, looking over people’s shoul- day was a little awkward just because he had I just, I find that amazing. Critical words don’t ders. And if there’s blame to be had, he’ll take things going through his mind, and he didn’t come out of his mouth. That’s just not the way it. He’s not a very defensive-type person. And know how Dr. Brown was feeling. he is. And whenever you’re in leadership roles, again there’s a graciousness about him that But he said the two didn’t put certain that could easily occur, but that’s not the way when difficult times come kind of allows other questions – such as the one about whether he operates. So his example to me is an en- people to relax a little bit, too, and I think as a Rohm ever has to fake it and just use Chris- couraging example of what it looks like to be result we do the job better because we’re not in tianese in chapel – in at the last minute to Christ-like, basically. a panic ourselves so much. So again, it’s more make the announcement sound easier. Q: In what ways has he affected you of a leadership by modeling those character- Q: Can you talk about your and Dr. from his position as president of Cedar- istics. Brown’s relationship? ville? Q: Can you talk about your reaction Rohm: Well, he’s a good friend, a really Rohm: He doesn’t have a big ego, and I when you heard Dr. Brown was step- good friend. We don’t go bowling together at really appreciate that because people in a sig- ping down? night, that kind of stuff like that. You know, nificant leadership role often times have big Rohm: Well, again, he’s a good friend, we don’t hang out together in the evenings. egos. For example, in my opinion, a person and so I hurt for a friend. And I didn’t have We have been known to go on long couldn’t run and be president of the United all the answers. I didn’t know all the process- hikes in Montana mountains and States without an ego. I mean, you know, when ing that went into it. You probably saw some stuff like that together and just you consider all that they go through. But Dr. of the comments that Dr. Brown put that he talk and that kind of thing. Brown doesn’t have an ego, at least not that and Lynne had prayed about this and so forth But I consider him to I’ve observed anyway. He’s humble. like that. And so I had all the confidence in the be an incredibly Q: What are some of your favor- world that it was the right thing because it’s Godly, encour- ite memories from working with Dr. something he had prayerfully considered. And aging friend Brown over these past 10 years? one of the things I know and love about Dr. that I Rohm: Well, his humor. He’s naturally Brown is it’s the kind of decisions like that that feel humorous. Some people have to try and man- he makes always are in the best interest of Ce- ufacture it, and he doesn’t. And where these darville. He felt that the timing was such, this things come from, I don’t know. I mean, he can is in the best interest of Cedarville, for what- just off the top of his head put out one of ever his reasons were, and I don’t know what these things, and it’s just, oh my word. those were. I was surprised and hurt a little bit I’ve said to a couple people, ‘It just because I enjoy working with him. makes me sick. I wish I could do Q: You mentioned Dr. Brown be- that,’ you know. But I love lieves this is the right step for Cedar- his humor, and it’s nev- ville. Can you comment on that a little er humor that puts more? down people. If Rohm: Again, I don’t have facts, and it does, it’s that makes it difficult to explain. I do believe self-ef- in the sovereignty of God, and I believe that fac- God’s in control, and I believe that God led Dr. Brown and his wife Lynne in this decision. And, you know, I could wish it were different, but it is what it is. And I’m grateful he’ll be around another year as chancellor so even though he won’t be on campus a lot – he’ll be doing a lot of fun- draising and speaking and stuff like that – he’ll still be around some, and that’ll be cool.

November 2012 7 COVER STORY

as follows: He agreed and took a two-pack of Jif to give Students ‘I think the legislation is a lot of hot air - a my mom when he saw her in Germany. Pea- lot of wind blowing around that has the poten- nut butter may not seem like a big deal to some tial to be very destructive.’” people, but my dad eats it every day, and it Remember meant a lot to him that Dr. Brown would take the time (and the weight in his suitcase) to Tina Neely bring them a gift!” Dr. Brown’s Senior “I first met Dr. Brown at a picnic for new Kristen Craig and current students in the Cincinnati area. At Presidency the time, I was still a senior in high school. He Junior asked my name that day and has not forgotten “Freshman year at the homecoming pa- it since! I’m pleasantly shocked that he has re- rade, Dr. Brown handed me a balloon, and I Jonathan Van Pelt membered who I am for four years now. Way thought it was the coolest thing ever (because Junior to go, Dr. Brown! it was). The next year at the parade, I had no “I first had lunch with Dr. Brown, and I expectation of receiving a balloon from Dr. could tell that he cared. He memorized my Chelsea Brett Brown again. I mean, how could something so name. So I had an awesome lunch experience. incredibly awesome happen more than once? Over the summer, I thought it would be really Senior By the time he arrived at my location on the awesome if my dad (he was the one who really “I thought Dr. Brown was a superhero ba- parade route, he held only two balloons in his made me think about Cedarville) could meet sically. I thought he was just the coolest per- hand. Of course, he was required to uphold his the president of my university. son. He actually was one of the reasons that grandfatherly duties and save one balloon for So we had coffee over here [at Rinnova], I came to Cedarville. I loved that he spoke in Jack. My chances seemed dim. But to my sur- and Dr. Brown paid for us. I was trying to beat chapel every Monday and that he was so in- prise, Dr. Brown stretched out his hand, gave him to the punch, unfortunately didn’t. He volved with students.” me a balloon and told me he would save the was just very nice, and we just talked. Here last one for Jack. This was no coincidence. [my dad] thought Cedarville was going to be a I decided it was time to get serious, and good campus for me, and I told him my good David Yoder I made it my goal to get a balloon from Dr. experiences. Brown at every homecoming parade during my And then he talks to the president, [and] Junior 4 years here at Cedarville. A difficult mission? it completely reaffirmed it was a good college “Birthday brunch with Dr. Brown: My Yes. But I was ready to accept the challenge. choice. He remembers your name, even sever- birthday is the same as Dr. Brown’s, and I de- This year’s parade, my friends and I ar- al weeks down. My dad is deployed in Afghani- cided freshman year to ask him if he did any- rived early and strategically placed ourselves stan, and I told Dr. Brown this during Home- thing for students whose birthdays matched near the front of the parade route on Dr. coming. Dr. Brown [asked for] his address [to] his own. He said not usually but offered to Brown’s side of the street in order to retrieve send him a letter, and my dad got his letter and have lunch with me anyway. So I got a person- a balloon once again. After several minutes of was very encouraged by it.” al lunch with the president, and he took a real waiting, hurdling over the massive amounts of interest in me, as a student, as a Christian and children who didn’t want the balloon nearly as a whole person. I got to see up close how Dr. as much as I did and daringly diving into the Julie Christiansen Brown really cares about those who are here at street, Dr. Brown finally arrived, handed me a Cedarville under his watch.” balloon and continued along his way. Success! Senior Next year’s senior year, and I have one “After getting caught picking campus more balloon to add to the collection. Perhaps flowers by a fellow student and being told that Cassie Curby Dr. Brown will be around to walk in the parade they were not mine but Dr. Brown’s flowers, I and hand me a balloon once again, but if not, felt really bad. So I asked Dr. Brown if it was Senior I just wanted to tell him thanks for making okay. He emailed me back with his permission “Though this was not a personal experi- homecoming special the last three years. Little and blessing to pick and enjoy the flowers on ence with Dr. Brown, it impacted my family, did he know, he gave me a reason to wake up campus ... and I always have since. Dr. Brown and I still think it’s a nice story: early on those chilly October days for the pa- reminded me to spread the joy instead of stop- My parents are missionaries in Budapest, rade and helped me form a homecoming tradi- ping in fear.” Hungary, and one of the things my dad misses tion I won’t soon forget.” the most about the U.S. is peanut butter; he can’t buy Jif peanut butter when he’s overseas. More Dr. Brown stories to share? Ian Leong When my sister Anna (an ’06 grad) was a stu- Have a story of an interaction you have had dent here at Cedarville, my mom found out with Dr. Brown that you’d like to share? Or Junior that she and Dr. Brown would be at the same maybe a photo? Email them to cedars@ce- “After the tornado alert (two years ago, I ACSI (Association of Christian Schools Inter- darville.edu or post them to our Facebook believe), I found Dr. Brown in Chuck’s. So I de- national) conference in Germany that spring. (Facebook.com/CedarsatCU) or Twitter cided to ask him (in my best journalist voice) She e-mailed Anna, who e-mailed Dr. Brown (@CedarsatCU). his opinion on ‘legislation that would outlaw and asked if he would be willing to take some tornadoes in the state of Ohio.’ He responded peanut butter with him to drop off for my dad.

8 November 2012 CAMPUS NEWS

American Dream Conference Discusses Economics

by Derek Leichty he said may happen. grams and increasing efficient programs. 3) We could abolish Mandatory Expense Cedarville brought authors, professors programs, which he said are “not a moral or Arthur Brooks and leaders from around the country to cam- practical option” now that the social programs Arthur Brooks spoke on the moral case for pus for the American Dream Conference on exist and people rely on them. Capitalism. Brooks is founder and president Oct. 25-26. 4) America can increase the tax rate to of the American Enterprise Institute, an eco- “There are two primary reasons why Ce- raise revenues. nomic think tank. darville is hosting a national conference on Richards said he is in favor of “firing Big “The argument isn’t ‘Does free enterprise economics,” said Vice President of Student Bird” (getting rid of PBS) and cutting the De- work?’ but ‘Is it moral?’” Brooks said. “Until we Life Carl Ruby. “First, we want our students partment of Education. He also said that for- make the moral case for freedom about people, to understand that there are moral and ethi- eign aid is less than 1 percent of the budget and we will lose the argument for capitalism.” cal implications to how we think about money therefore not an area worth cutting compared Brooks said free market capitalists need to and the economy. Second, we want to establish to the benefit it provides. start thinking about where the money is com- a reputation for Cedarville as a place where ing from. Brooks listed many facts and statis- the best minds in the country come together tics, but one in particular was that just after to discuss important topics in a civil manner.” “You have to count the Great Depression in 1938, the government The American Dream Conference in- took 15 percent of Gross Domestic Product cluded Ron Sider, founder and president of your wealth in (GDP) in taxes. Today, the government takes Evangelicals for Social Action, who shared a 36 percent of GDP, and in 2038 it is estimated time slot on Friday with Jay Richards, author it will take 50 percent. of “Money, Greed and God: Why Capitalism some way, but it “In 2038 you will work from January Is the Solution and Not the Problem.” Dayton through June to pay for a government that Business Journal’s 2007 Business Leader of doesn’t have to be 81 percent of you don’t like and don’t trust,” the Year, Barry James, spoke, as well as King’s Brooks said. College co-chair of the School of Politics, Phi- money.” Brooks said the moral case for the prob- losophy and Economics, D.C. Innes. Also pres- lem with welfare is that it doesn’t work. He ent were chair and executive director of New Arthur Brooks points to studies that prove that the welfare York Faith and Justice, Lisa Sharon Harper; system often hurts the people it’s supposed president of the American Enterprise Insti- American Enterprise to help, a case made by Charles Murray in his tute, Arthur C. Brooks; and former principal Institute book “Losing Ground.” deputy commissioner of the Social Security Brooks then expounded on a founding Administration, Andrew Biggs. principle of America, our right to life, liberty Ron Sider and the pursuit of happiness. Brooks said Jay Richards Following Richards, Sider took the floor 45-year-old males are least happy because In the Friday morning session on “Bibli- and said that to keep borrowing is morally ir- “about half of guys figure out [at 45] that they cal Thinking on the Economy, the Deficit and responsible. Contrary to Richards’ opinion, missed what they really wanted.” He said the Our National Debt,” Richards said economics Sider said programs are necessary because key is earned success - creating value in your is a realm that has natural laws and Christians of the income inequality. According to Sider, life and the lives of others. must discover what the natural laws are. In his wealth distribution is more unequal than any “You have to count your wealth in some way, speech, Richards said, “In economics, it’s im- time since the Depression. but it doesn’t have to be money,” Brooks said. portant to think about the consequences” and Sider also said that the federal taxes com- Brooks correlates the idea of earned suc- that Christians should distinguish between pared to other nations and historical rates cess to economics and our perception of fair- aspirations, principles and prudential judg- are quite low. In his fast-paced speech, Sider ness. According to Brooks, fairness means ments. pointed to Warren Buffett and his recent New earning it, and if one earns it, keeping it. “I do not think the Bible endorses [capital- York Times article “Stop Coddling the Super- Brooks makes the moral case for capital- ism] specifically,” Richards said. Rich,” in which Buffett argued for raising rates ism. Since 1970, there has been an 80 percent He did say he thinks there are principles immediately on taxable income in excess of $1 decline in those living on one dollar a day or throughout the Old and New Testaments that million, including dividends and capital gains. less. He said the cause of this is capitalism, support capitalism, though. Richards said the Sider focused on the Old Testament in which is “the only system for a good Samari- national budget is a cliff America is facing as the formation of Israel where every person tan.” Overcoming poverty requires opportu- social programs and public spending have was given a share of land, which he interprets nity, earned success and fairness. grown rapidly over the past decades. If contin- as every person having access to produce re- Of the conference, freshman Brant ued, this could cause mandatory expenses to sources. Gunderson said, “I thought it was encourag- grow to a point that, by 2045, could consume Sider agreed that the budget cannot sus- ing to see the fantastic turnout – to know that the national budget. tain the level of growth. many students are concerned and interested in Richards said America has four budget “I want us to get in five years to zero bud- important issues that are current and that our options: get deficit in a way that doesn’t hurt the poor,” generation will have to answer in the future. 1) We can ignore it, which Richards said is Sider said. I also enjoyed hearing multiple perspectives what we are currently doing. Sider said that not all programs are work- from a Christian basis on the economy and 2) America can print more money, which ing, and he favors cutting non-working pro- specifically our country’s deficit.”

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Photos by Madison Sternberg Junior Bekah Hoesterey and her friends play with service dog Spring, a black lab, in the Maddox courtyard. Spring is the second service dog Hoesterey has fostered. Hoesterey is helping to start a new student service org called K-9’s at the Ville under the direction of adviser and professor Lori Huckaby. Service Dog Org to Begin Next Fall by Zack Anderson going to look like.” will be the main job of every student who fos- The interview process is also important to ters a dog through 4 Paws. Cedarville student is turning a child- help potential fosterers understand that K-9’s “Socialization comes first, meaning they hood ambition into a new student org. at the Ville is a service org. want me to take her everywhere that I possibly A Bekah Hoesterey, a junior, is trying to “It is with service in mind, it is with build- can,” Hoesterey said. “I take her to the store. I start an org for students interested in helping ing community relationships,” Huckaby said. take her to the movies. I take her to the mall. I train service dogs. Right now, she is working “We want students who are interested even in, take her to class.” with 4 Paws for Ability, a Xenia-based non- to some degree, a long-term relationship with She said when she is taking her to class, a profit that trains service dogs and places them these families that they’re going to be associ- lot of people will stop to pet the dog, and a lot mostly with children. ated with.” of students have shown interest in fostering a “I’ve always loved dogs since I was little, Hoesterey has already experienced the dog themselves. and I love people, too,” Hoesterey said. “And difficulties of fostering a service dog. She said But in addition to having to go through when I was younger, I wanted to train seeing the time commitment and the adjustment to the interview process, even if a lot of students eye dogs, and my dad had always said no, that having the dog around have been the biggest want to foster a dog and are qualified, not all of it would be too hard for me to give it up.” challenges. She said sometimes she feels like them may be able to. But last January, Hoesterey’s dad sent her she has a kid because she has to feed and dress “We’re not a campus of 10,000 students a New York Times article about 4 Paws, and the dog and take it to the bathroom. or even a larger physical campus to where we Hoesterey went to the organization the next Allison Schaefer, Hoesterey’s Maddox can have 20 or 30 dogs on campus,” Huckaby day to see how she could get involved. What resident assistant, also said the service dog is said. “That wouldn’t be good.” was once a dream is now becoming a reality. like having a kid and that it does take up a lot Huckaby said 4 Paws, which has a specific Hoesterey is starting a new org called “K-9’s at of Hoesterey’s time. college campus program with organizations at the Ville,” which will officially begin next fall. “She definitely has been more over- colleges such as Wittenberg and the University K-9’s at the Ville will work with 4 Paws to en- whelmed this semester,” Schaefer said. of Kentucky, has been very helpful through the able students to prepare service dogs on cam- Huckaby said one benefit to students of whole process of getting the K-9’s at the Ville pus by socializing and training them. the new org will be that it teaches them disci- org started. For now, 4 Paws will be the only “It’s just one more way to reach people pline and time management. service dog organization the org works with. and especially families who have family mem- “It’s kind of like raising a small child. I Huckaby said another benefit to hav- bers who have disabilities,” Hoesterey said. mean you have a dog with you 24/7,” Huckaby ing the org on campus is that animals tend to Hoesterey currently has a black lab from 4 said. “You have to structure your time very bring stress release and a smile to everyone. Paws named Spring. Before this, she fostered carefully.” Hoesterey agrees with this and also said sim- a yellow lab, Fanta. Professor Lori Huckaby, Schaefer said though the dog takes up a ply the testimonies from families who have the adviser of the new org, and Hoesterey are lot of Hoesterey’s time, Hoesterey really loves had a service dog shows that their whole life interviewing a couple other students to deter- fostering the dog. changes because of it. mine if additional dogs will be trained by more Hoesterey will give service dog Spring to a “I’ve actually had a girl on campus come students next semester. family when the dog is trained. She said often up to me and thank me for helping train [Fan- Huckaby said interviewing students be- times families will stay in contact with the stu- ta] because she has a brother with a disability,” fore placing them with a dog is important be- dent who fostered the dog. Hoesterey said, “and they have one of the dogs, cause she wants to make sure they realize how “I’m hoping that it’ll turn into a ministry and the dog keeps her brother from running difficult fostering a service dog can be. opportunity. I gave up all my time for this, and into the street.” “Everybody gets excited at first to have a this is why,” Hoesterey said. “Because this is Hoesterey said the difference for families dog because it’s cool, it’s great, it’s a puppy,” what Christ asked us to do, you know. That’s before they get the dog to after is black and Huckaby said. “But it is really, really hard to what I’m really hoping for.” white. do, so we want to be able to help them through Until Spring graduates from the program, “It’s like their whole life,” Hoesterey said, that process of understanding this is what it’s Hoesterey’s main job is to socialize her. This “just changes.” 10 November 2012 LOCAL Plan Improving Xenia for Faculty, Students by Mary Miller lans for improve- ments to Xenia Phave faculty and students excited. “It’s good to know that there are plans in place to make our town a better and nicer com- munity,” said April Hand, a Xenia resident and Centennial Library employee. These improve- ments, known as the X- Plan, are an “update of Xenia’s comprehensive plan — a community- based vision for the fu- ture of Xenia and a road map of how to get it there,” according to the Xenia city website. Designed by Radleigh Wakefield Aaron James, a Bible professor at Cedarville and member of the X- familiar with its various aspects but have never School District is partnering with the city. Stu- Plan steering committee, said that the city’s heard of the name of the project. dents will get the chance to use classroom time new proposals will benefit students whether “There needs to be a bigger push to get to work on their vision of what the city should they live in Xenia or not. A specific plank, or the info to community members,” said Hand. be, which will be reviewed by Xenia city staff. goal, of the X-Plan that relates to Cedarville “I think that not many people in Xenia know The comprehensive plan has a total of 28 students is to “Foster ‘Town and Gown’ Rela- about it or at least don’t talk about it. I haven’t planks or goals. Some of those goals, such as tionships.” heard anything from neighbors or other com- “improve city entrances and corridors,” are be- ‘Town and Gown’ refers to the relation- munity members about it.” coming a reality already. Additions of new light ship between various parties in a city and stu- Xenia has an existing comprehensive posts and flags in the downtown area have met dents at local colleges and universities. plan, called the Urban Service Area Land Use specific objectives of that particular goal. “A university might cultivate relation- Plan. Because more than a decade has trans- Other phases of the plan have further to ships with business owners for the purpose pired since the plan’s last update in 1997, the go before they reach fruition. One of those is of internships,” James said. “This benefits the city felt that it was important to form a plan the development of the “mixed use civic cam- university’s students in completing their edu- that is more up to date. pus.” This campus would be a public space or cation requirements, and it benefits the own- The X-Plan is being designed for the com- common area dedicated to various uses, such ers by providing help in conducting business.” munity by community members through vari- as a public library, park or the YMCA. Natalie O’Neel, a Cedarville student and ous venues. The steering committee is “a group “I’ve heard plans of trying to do this for Xenia resident since the age of 12, is especially of community leaders from the public, private at least four years. Community members need interested in the commercial facets of the plan and nonprofit sectors that will oversee the to be more supportive and willing to help fund and their potential to bring more businesses to Comprehensive Plan’s development and assist it,” said Hand, who hopes the project goes the area. with community outreach,” according to the through. “So many storefronts and businesses are Xenia city website. A vital aspect of the plan is to make Xe- vacant,” O’Neel said. “We have no real centers Another way the community has provid- nia better for walkers and bikers. Since Xenia for recreation or family-friendly entertain- ed input has been through public workshops. claims to be the “bike capital of the Midwest,” ment. I’d rather see money first put into busi- There have been three workshops so far, with it seems obvious that this facet of the plan will ness growth than into beautification of our two more coming in the future. The workshops be important. parks and roadways.” that have already occurred focused on gain- The steering committee hopes to complete O’Neel is a member of a senior nursing ing information regarding Xenians’ desires for a plan that will create a community-oriented clinical group working at a free clinic in Xenia. their community while future meetings will al- bike path system. This bike path system would That group did a “windshield survey,” or an in- low the public to view drafts of the actual X- connect the neighborhoods of Xenia to the ventory of resources available to citizens. Plan. bike path more efficiently. It would also make The survey revealed that individuals, such Besides the steering committee and pub- Xenia and Cedarville more accessible to each as the elderly or those of lower socioeconomic lic meetings, the city of Xenia provided other other via a bike trail. status, have even fewer options because of a ways for Xenia citizens to take part in the deci- The X-Plan will be finished in early 2013. lack of transportation and businesses mov- sion-making process. For those unable or un- The steering committee plans to meet to re- ing toward the Beavercreek and Dayton areas. willing to attend the interactive workshops, a view a draft of an action plan and to put on a These individuals would especially benefit website was set up to submit and vote on ideas concluding public workshop. from the aspects of the X-Plan that will help for city improvement. A Planning and Zoning Committee will local businesses. A survey is being conducted by Wright begin to meet in February. Finally, the city One problem with the X-Plan seems to be State University to gauge how citizens perceive council will gather to hold public hearings and a lack of exposure. Many residents seem to be the process. Finally, the Xenia Community adopt the X-Plan in March 2013. November 2012 11 NATIONAL Diversity Push Not Informed by Affirmative Action, Admissions Says by Andrea Speros The recent salsa night is one example where Cedarville tried to embrace a multi- hile no social policy is requiring Ce- “For a Latin American cultural worldview. Spann said some issues darville to promote diversity, the affecting Cedarville are issues of worldview Wuniversity is working to refocus its student to be told while others are just issues of preference. admissions department and encourage stu- “For a Latin American student to be told dents, faculty and staff to be more culturally we can’t have salsa we can’t have salsa dancing because it’s too aware. provocative is insulting. It’s something they And the issue of diversity at universities is dancing because did with their cousins and families,” Spann one the U.S. Supreme Court is dealing with as said. “So this year, being able to celebrate well, specifically the issue of affirmative action it’s too provocative Spanish Heritage Month with a salsa night in college admissions. In October, the court that was totally Christ honoring – I was just so heard the case University of Texas v. Fisher. is insulting. It’s pleased by how that went.” Abigail Fisher, a 22-year-old Texan, claims Zach Murphy, SGA marketing director, she was denied admission to the University of espoused the benefit of experiencing a differ- Texas’s flagship campus in Austin because she something they did ent culture through salsa night. was white. “Diversity does matter because it’s good The Supreme Court openly scrutinized with their cousins for students to be cultured,” Murphy said. “It’s and struggled with the state university’s use of not a substitute for traveling, but meeting peo- racial preferences to achieve student diversity. and families. So this ple of other cultures is so valuable.” University of Texas president Bill Powers said Cedarville now has the Multi-Ethnic Re- a ruling against Texas “would be a setback for year, being able to source Team, begun by Ruby, and continues to the university and society.” support organizations like The P.E.A.C.E Proj- According to Roscoe Smith, associate vice celebrate Spanish ect, Mu Kappa and the Immigration Org. president for admissions at Cedarville, affir- “We give students the opportunity to edu- mative action does not motivate Cedarville’s Heritage Month with cate their fellow students and be in an envi- stance on diversity. ronment where differences are celebrated, not “Cedarville University is not being moti- a salsa night that discouraged,” Spann said. vated by some external organization, by state Multicultural Preview Weekend Nov. or federal regulation or even by a sense of po- was totally Christ 8-11 was a part of Cedarville’s plan to share litical correctness,“ Smith said. its passion for celebrating diversity. Through “So what motivates us at Cedarville Uni- honoring – I was just planned evening activities, a OneVoice con- versity? We believe a biblical calling [is] to cert, typical CU Friday activities and the an- have a student body that is more reflective of so pleased by how nual GospelFest, students from Cleveland, the body of Christ than we were when 97 per- Akron, Columbus, Philadelphia and Baltimore cent of our students were Caucasian, which had the opportunity to experience student life was not too many years ago,” Smith said. that went.” at Cedarville. One of Cedarville’s goals as stated in the “We want to let them know that they Vision 2020 strategic plan calls for an increase Justin Spann might miss their homes and their culture, but from the current seven or eight percent of di- Director of Multicultural we’re doing everything we can to make this versity among students, faculty and staff to a their home,” said Berenice Lopez, president of more than doubled 15 percent. Enrollment the P.E.A.C.E. Project. “We are working to make our campus cul- Danny Kim, an intern for Ruby, said more ture more affirming of ethnically diverse stu- diversity makes a Cedarville student’s educa- dents,” said Carl Ruby, vice president of stu- This past summer, the enrollment man- tion richer. dent life. agement division and specifically the admis- “You learn how to communicate with Justin Spann, director of multicultural en- sions department were reorganized to better other people who are different than you,” Kim rollment and OneVoice, said phrases like “Ce- allow Cedarville to embrace multicultural stu- said. “You learn more of the art of reconcilia- darville family” or “Hey, this is home” are used dents. tion; and the more diverse we are, the closer to a lot at Cedarville. “The focus is more than just admitting truth we get.” “We want international students and stu- students of color. It’s making sure students en- According to Spann, Cedarville plans to dents of other cultures to feel like it’s home,” roll and have the kind of experience that would enrich campus culture and the life of faculty, Spann said, “and a lot of that burden falls on lead to them wanting to stay at Cedarville,” staff and students with their passion for diver- Campus Life because they create that campus Smith said. sity. Jon Her, member of the Campus Commu- culture with our students. “The more I talk to students, the more I nity Committee, says the importance of diver- “We talk about the power of the love of understand how much the importance of di- sity is so valuable. God, and we’re not even loving one another. I versity was on God’s heart,” said Bri Dupree, “It really just displays God’s kingdom. It’s think it’s a gospel mandate. I think diversity is director of the Diversity Student Programming not all going to be one color – it’s going to be something Cedarville is pushing because our Team. “There’s power in unity but also power a mixture of everybody,” Her said. “That’s the prayer is that God’s will will be done on earth in realizing that we are diverse inside that. We biggest benefit of diversity – we’re bringing as it is in heaven.” want our school to look like his kingdom.” God’s kingdom to earth.” 12 November 2012 NATIONAL

Designed by Radleigh Wakefield November 2012 13 SPORTS Football Program Considerations Being Weighed After Survey by Kimberly Garlick were asked specifically if they would join a world. There are many resources online that football fan club or organization, if they would report the prevalence of concussions, particu- he idea of adding a football program at attend games and if they would consider try- larly in sports. The University of Pittsburgh’s Cedarville is one that has been in circu- ing out for football or the marching band that Department of Neurological Surgery offered Tlation for a while. Athletic Director Alan could be tied to the team. The highest approval the following information: Geist said that three or four years ago the ath- in this area came in “If football was added … I “In the United States, over 300,000 letic department started talking about getting would attend a majority of the home games,” sports-related concussions occur annually, a team but knew that it was not the right time to which nearly 64 percent of student respon- and the likelihood of suffering a concussion to look into such an endeavor with the transi- dents agreed. while playing a contact sport is estimated to tion to NCAA Division II going on at that time. And on the side of involvement, measur- be as high as 19 percent per year of play. More Then in late spring and early summer of ing the propensity of student support for an than 62,000 concussions are sustained each this year, Geist said the athletic department added fee to allow for the football program, year in high-school contact sports, and among was ready to begin looking into the idea. This roughly two thirds of those who took the sur- college football players, 34 percent have had entailed Geist and others talking with other vey said they would not support an added fee. one concussion and 20 percent multiple con- colleges and universities about their experi- Eighty-four percent of respondents indi- cussions.” ences with football, looking for perspectives cated that adding a football program would at- This frequency of traumatic brain injury from both Christian and public schools, some tract more students to the university, but when is a major consideration if there is a decision with newly-formed football programs and oth- asked if the addition of football would neces- to start a football program at Cedarville in the ers with longstanding teams. sarily enhance the image of the school, only 44 future. Geist stressed how his department is seek- percent of those surveyed said it would. Another topic of debate is the cost. Obvi- ing God’s guidance in this decision, just as it And with people considering the appeal ously, there are a great deal of expenses that did within the past few years with deciding to of football and the involvement it could elicit relate to starting a new athletic program, from move to the NCAA. from students, much attention was given to hiring proper personnel to supplying a facility “And it’s the same way we have to look at the students’ perceptions of how a football to buying equipment. Though the extensive- this — is this something that we really feel the program would influence the community of ness of the needs may seem daunting, Geist Lord’s opening doors on or is the Lord closing Cedarville. Seventy-seven percent of the re- said that there is no set amount of what the doors? And, right now, we’re still trying to de- spondents agreed with the statement that university would have to spend. termine that,” Geist said. the addition of football would positively af- In a previous interview, Geist said that the Geist sent a survey to students to measure fect weekend social activities. With that said, consideration of efficiency in spending should their interest in football. There is no definite people were more divided when it came to the be the focus of putting out an excellent prod- word yet on if Cedarville will have a football kinds of people a football program may bring uct, not necessarily the quantity. team in the future, so no timetable is set up to Cedarville’s campus. “You can always use what you have the nor is there a definite figure of how much it Forty percent of those surveyed agreed best way possible. And that’s what I want to would cost if the decision is made to start the that the addition of a football team would see us do,” Geist said. “I want us to reflect Je- program. bring students who would fail to embrace our sus Christ. I believe that God has given and en- “We have a good deal of information, but Christian culture, while 32 percent disagreed trusted in me the resources that I am respon- what I don’t have yet is, if you were to ask me with the statement. sible for in this department. We need to use the million-dollar question, which is, ‘How These considerations that the survey them the right way, to honor and glorify him, much will it cost?’” Geist said. “I can’t tell posed seem to have somewhat of an effect on first of all, but, in doing that, taking care of our you. I’m still figuring that out. Basically, offi- how people walked away from this experience. athletes, taking care of our coaches and offer- cially where we stand right now is this is neat. The statement “My first impression regard- ing some excellent opportunities.” It’s good to know. The surveys have identi- ing the topic of adding football to the athletic Lastly, respondents of the survey showed fied some more questions for me to ask other programs at Cedarville University is positive” that they believe that starting a football team schools. But what we realize is we have more met with agreement of 64 percent. However, may hurt Cedarville. The survey pointed out research to do, more people to call and more when the survey concluded with the question that a quarter of respondents believe that add- figures to put together.” “Would you support the addition of football ing football may have an adverse effect on the to the Athletic Department of Cedarville Uni- school’s Christian culture. However, it is a con- The Survey Results versity,” the agreement percentage dropped cern that Geist sees as being present before be- The survey, which was optional and not nearly five percentage points. ginning any program at Cedarville. a random sampling, was a list of statements “I think we have to be concerned with with an attitudinal scale to indicate levels of The Concerns or Disadvantages [funding and the culture of a program] no mat- agreement or disagreement, with scores of one When it comes to the opinions that op- ter what we do, no matter with what programs indicating “strongly agree” and scores of five pose the future addition of a football team at we start, whether it’s athletics or anywhere representing “strongly disagree.” Nearly 1,200 Cedarville, there are three main concerns: else. We have to look at how do they make Ce- students participated in the survey. safety, funding and the overall atmosphere of darville better,” Geist said. The prompts in the survey looked at dif- the campus. ferent dimensions of the effect football could With safety, people are quick to associate Advantages have on student involvement, the appeal of the the aggressive nature of football with high con- While some people might be prone to fo- school and the feel of Cedarville’s community. cussion rates because head injuries have been cusing on the negatives that may come with With student involvement, the respondents a frequent topic of discussion in the sports adding a football program, Geist said that

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Selected questions from a survey answered by nearly 1,200 Cedarville students who chose to respond. Results do not reflect faculty and staff responses.

Designed by Roger Gelwicks people have to keep those negatives in context good public relations effect. He said that the be changed further if Cedarville were to add a with the possible benefits the addition may attention the survey alone has received proves marching band along with a football team. bring. Five advantages that he said were pos- how adding a football team in the future may Along with having more men on cam- sibilities were a greater sense of community, increase the visibility of the school. pus, Geist said that adding a football program more visibility for the school, leadership in Though some people’s perceptions of the would probably increase ethnic and general certain character qualities, an increase in di- sport of football focus on the aggression of the background diversity at Cedarville, which he versity and a bigger mission field. game that has come under scrutiny in some said is in line with Cedarville’s vision. As mentioned before, roughly three- circles, there are general positive character And, if a football team were added, there fourths of the student respondents to the sur- qualities that are often exemplified in football, is no doubt that the team would carry the same vey indicated that they believed adding a foot- particularly when players hold to Christian emphasis on spreading the truth about Christ ball program would positively affect weekend worldviews. With that, Geist said he hopes that as the school’s other athletic teams already do. social activities. Both Geist and others said if Cedarville started a football program, the Altogether, Geist said this survey gave that this excitement that bonds people comes players brought in could be leaders of integrity. him some valuable information about people’s from football being an American pastime that “I had an athletic director at another perspectives of football, and it has showed him has been in place for generations. Christian school tell me that some of the stron- areas where more research needs to be done. With that said, though football may be gest male Christian leaders on their campus There is no timetable established, but it will be good for communities, all the ins and outs of are football players,” Geist said. “We have interesting to see how people react to the possi- starting such a program may not be the best for some great, strong male and female leaders bility of having a football program, particularly Cedarville’s particular community. among our athletes right now. Would football with a new university president coming in next A second advantage that appealed to Geist add to that or detract from that? That’s a ques- school year. No matter who comes in, Geist said is the visibility that could come with having a tion we’ve got to answer.” that he knows the decision is in God’s hands. football team. Again, this appeal relates back Not only could adding a football team “What we want to do, ultimately, is take to football being a pastime. He said that the bring new Christian leaders to campus, but it the benefits and weigh them with the disad- public relations value of starting a football will also bring in a great deal of diversity, Geist vantages and determine whether it’s right for program could be positive or negative, but he pointed out. He said that starting a team would Cedarville,” Geist said. “And, within that, as hopes that the precedent that Cedarville has naturally increase the number of men on cam- I’ve said, we’ll see the Lord open and close set with its other endeavors would lead to a pus, and the ratios of male and female could doors. He does as long as we wait on him.”

November 2012 15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Cedarville Coffee Shops Have Friendly Competition by Lauren Eissler edarville’s coffee shops, Beans-N-Cream and Stoney Creek Roasters, coexist well Cwith some friendly competition between them. While both restaurants draw similar customers for similar reasons, they have dif- ferent goals. Beans-N-Cream has been in Cedarville for 15 years, with Paul and Diane Cope owning the business for the last 12. The Copes bought the restaurant because they wanted to teach their kids what it’s like to run a business and serve the public. During these years, Beans-N-Cream started on the other side of the hardware store before moving to where Main Street Station is and then their current location, Paul Cope said. They have been in the current building almost five years. Beans is a very people-related business, Photo by Lauren Eissler Diane Cope said. Learning peoples’ names, Beans-N-Cream is a business focused on people, owner Diane Cope says. where they came from and just talking to peo- ple is very important to her. She said that a lot of people will just talk over the counter and ask Junior Cedarville student Gwen Phillips In four years, they’ve really started to perfect for prayer for different things. agrees with Paul Cope. the art form of roasting coffee.” “It’s really just a connection with people,” “The coffee is a lot better,” she said. Minor said Stoney Creek’s customers tend she said. “If we forget to take care of people, it “Beans’ coffee is a lot sweeter and I think the to be evenly divided among college students, leaves us really high and dry.” food is better. I don’t think I’ve gotten any- townspeople and people from out of town. Diane Cope wants to make sure the res- thing at Beans I haven’t liked. Their cinnamon However, it is not uncommon for people to taurant shows Christ just as well as anywhere rolls, their muffins – it’s all good.” drive 45 minutes there every other week just to else because of being in a town that has a Green, however, thinks there is some buy a couple pounds of coffee for themselves. Christian university. Beans-N-Cream “does competition. “We just want a place that appeals to ev- the caffeine, and I’m hoping that it meets the “I think it’s friendly competition,” she erybody,” Minor said. “Good food, good cof- personal needs too,” she said. said. “More than trying to beat anyone out, it’s fee, good ice cream and good atmosphere, I A wide variety of customers come into just keeping the business running and making think, transcend any one age group or demo- Beans, ranging from college students to towns- sure everyone’s satisfied.” graphic. There can be different tastes here that people to people from out of town. Stoney Creek Roasters has been in Cedar- one would prefer over the other, but the whole “We have a good mix now that we have ville for four years. Taylor Minor, manager of goal is to have something that everybody can the music, and we fill this place on Saturday Stoney Creek Roasters, said the coffee shops enjoy.” nights,” Paul Cope said. coexist very well. Minor said you can’t just have a goal to Beans-N-Cream barista and Cedarville “Cedarville’s a dry town and coffee’s very reach people from out of town. student Bethany Green said more townspeo- social,” he said. “I would say we help each “You can just have a goal to consistently ple are in the restaurant in the morning, with other’s business because we both have our keep doing things right and when you do that, students coming in during the afternoon or own niches. If one of us were to leave, it would those things happen on their own,” he said. evening to study. And many bicyclists come negatively impact the other one. I’m sure that “But those are also what drive students down through Cedarville on the bike trails and stop there’s a good amount of friendly competition here – that fun, social aspect.” at Beans-N-Cream. that ends up benefitting the consumer.” Britt DeWitt, a junior at Cedarville, pre- “I think we’re listed at the bike trail as a Stoney Creek barista and recent Cedar- fers going to Stoney Creek. business. Bikers talk to other bikers,” Paul ville graduate Ben Scheerschmidt agreed. “I like the coffee better,” he said. “I like Cope said. “We’ve had people as far as Cincin- “If there is more than one shop, quality is the feel of the environment better. It works as nati and on the other side of Columbus come forced to improve and you find your niche bet- a just chill or a social place.” here biking.” ter,” he said. “You’re not required to do every- Minor said being open on Sundays now is However, they are trying to reach Cedar- thing well because there are two of you.” important to their plan for the future. ville University students more using Twitter so Stoney Creek’s niche is hospitality and the “We have a vision for Cedarville to be a the college kids know when there are events, experience, Minor said. “We want people to sit destination, and being open on Sundays is re- specials or the new drink of the month. out on the deck, watch the water and get their ally important to that,” he said. “There’s a re- Paul Cope does not believe there is com- coffee roasted right here.” ally pent-up demand for something to be open, petition between Beans-N-Cream and Stoney “We’re really good at coffee,” Scheer- and I wouldn’t be surprised if Beans-N-Cream Creek Roasters. schmidt said. “We roast our own. It’s a passion, starts opening up during the day as well once “I’ve been in town longest,” he said. “I’m an art form that we’ve brought into this com- they see how many people are here. I really more established, and we have a lot people that munity. It’s not just about getting the fastest think it’d be good for them and it’d be good for drink our coffee and say it’s the best in town.” up of coffee out or the cheapest cup of coffee. the town if they did.” 16 November 2012 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Student Designs Dream Set for ‘Joseph’ by Holly McClellan Yet throughout the process, Smith It all started as a dream. worked in close col- Anyone familiar with the biblical story laboration with Cle- of Joseph – as all good Cedarville students ments, who has cre- should be – knows that that dramatic tale be- ated award-winning gins with a dream – one that the boy Joseph designs for numerous tells his jealous brothers, with less-than-pleas- Cedarville produc- ant results. tions. Smith and Cle- In January, Cedarville will be regaled with ments both noted how the culmination of a different dream: the the- easy the collaboration ater department’s production of “Joseph and process was on the de- the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” This sign. larger-than-life musical, composed by Andrew “The minute we Lloyd Webber and often renowned for its col- sat down in our first orful spectacle, marks another sort of mile- meeting, we were stone for Cedarville theater – the first time the thinking the same design of a main stage production has been things,” Smith said. helmed by a student. “Ideas were flowing That student is Josiah Smith, a senior immediately. I was Photo by Holly McClellan comprehensive communication major with a on the same page Senior Josiah Smith and professor Robert Clements present Smith’s set heart for theater and a love of design. as him, which was a design to the cast of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The journey began about a year and a half huge blessing.” Smith worked with Clements for over a year and a half on their design for ago, when theater professor Robert Clements, Clements said Cedarville’s production of the musical. affectionately known as Mr. C, approached he knew he’d made a Smith about the possibility of designing a main good choice from the stage show. Clements said he was very inten- moment he first saw Smith’s preliminary de- ture from Cedarville’s usual Golden Age mu- tional in choosing Smith for the job. sign. sical fare, he’s confident the show will keep “I’ve had others who are gifted, but he “I looked at it, and I knew immediately Cedarville audiences engaged for its relatively just has a real gift in that area, and his work in that that’s the place we were going to go,” Cle- short length. my classes has been exceptional and creative,” ments said. “It was like he had crawled inside And even though the show was composed Clements said. my head. Of course we’ve had to make adjust- mostly by and for non-believers, Clements said But at first the idea was still a dream for ments, but the basic unit of the set came out that there’s just no escaping the biblical mes- Smith, whose major at the time was in com- of his head, yet I felt like it came out of mine sage. munications, not theater design. because there was just such a harmony.” “In spite of the fact that Lloyd Webber’s “Mr. C said that if I was a major then it From those first early designs came count- theme was ‘follow your dreams,’ you can’t get would have been a good idea, so I actually less hours of discussion, sketching and re- away from the biblical theme: God meant it ended up switching to a double major because sketching. Smith and Clements labored over for good. In spite of how they approached it, I wanted to do it so bad,” Smith said. “The the- every aspect of the design, from colors and tex- it still comes through. Clearly that message is ater department was just phenomenal in al- tures to the unique and dramatic terrain of the still there.” lowing me to do that.” stage itself, which almost becomes a character Throughout the process of design, Smith Smith said that though he’s had to drop on its own. said he’s seen that message play out in his own the theater design major, he’s stuck with com- In addition to the important historical life. prehensive communications, and the com- context, the style of the show presented its “God has just been my guide throughout munications department was helpful in the own unique challenges. “Joseph” is known my whole career here at Cedarville, and I’ve project by allowing him to do the design as his for being a fast-paced, visually-demanding just had to trust him to go through that open senior research project. show that encompasses a wide range of music door,” Smith said. Smith said that the theater classes he’s genres: from disco to country, from Calypso to Clements said that though it takes a spe- taken at Cedarville truly prepared him for the Elvis-style rock. cial kind of student to make this sort of project daunting task of scenic design, which required “That’s a challenge in itself,” Smith said, work, he’d be more than willing to try it again. him to call on all his amassed skills. “and so with the set design, Mr. C right from “It has been one of the most enjoyable “I took scenic design, and it was absolute- the beginning was very critical on keeping it things of my entire educational experience – ly one of the most inspiring courses I’ve taken neutral and making sure that we let the songs working with him, seeing this come to frui- here because you have to learn everything speak for themselves. And yet we still were tion,” he said. “It’s really worked out well.” about a period and somehow fit it into such able to add elements that keep it very alive.” “Looking back, it’s just like my baby,” a small space onstage,” he said. “And I think “As designers, we’re not the show,” Cle- Smith said fondly as he stood outside the the- that’s where it’s so tempting. Once you’ve felt ments said. “We are a tool in putting that story ater, his creation being brought to life by the- that inspiration, there’s just no going back.” forth. The show is the actors. We’re there to ater staff inside. Smith said that because the design also put that story forth and to be a tool and a sup- “I just walked in there, and to see it be- constitutes his communications senior proj- port in creating that environment.” ing built – it’s just sort of this inner pride that ect, there was a large research aspect of it that Still, Clements said he’s very excited for you have. It’s so rewarding, too, because you absorbed most of his summer. He said he de- how the design will add to the show’s fun at- know that so many people are going to enjoy voted his time to looking through books and mosphere, with bits of visual humor along the the show, and the cast is going to enjoy the the British archives for historical information way. show. Just to be a part of that process has been on Egypt. He said that though “Joseph” is a depar- wonderful.”

November 2012 17 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Music Review: Anberlin’s ‘Vital’ by Becca Powlus eleased on Oct. 16, Anberlin’s sixth studio album, “Vital,” is a rousing and masterful work of art that won’t leave fans disappointed. Perhaps one of Rthe band’s best albums to date, “Vital” showcases a captivating blend of the fast-paced and powerful along with the soothing and reflective. Anberlin takes this album in a more electronica-infused direction than previous works, daring to be a bit more adventurous with their sound and achieving success in the process. “Vital” kicks off with the pumped-up track “Self-Starter,” a song reflective of the typical Anberlin that fans have grown to love. But as the album plays on, listen- ers begin to taste a new flavor of the band’s music but never lose any of the richness of the band’s classic style. One of the things that makes Anberlin so likeable is the versatility of lead singer Stephen Christian. This is clearly evidenced throughout “Vital” as we hear his harsh, near-screaming voice on one track and his smooth, melodic vocals on the next. Many would agree that it is Christian’s voice that enables audiences to easily identify an Anberlin song, even as the style of the songs change dramatically and uniquely. However, it’s more than the vocals and the melodies that give “Vital” its last- ing impression. The well-crafted lyrics of each song force the listener to ponder their meaning. This album, like Anberlin’s others, asks deep questions that aren’t always given an answer, consequently placing upon the listener the responsibility of determining meaning. Yet in the midst of the ambiguous, the band also verbal- ized questions and emotions that most humans can relate to at some point in life, such as the heart-breaking confession in the song “Type Three,” which admits: “Maybe I just want to hold something that was never meant to be mine.” Each track hints at a purpose beyond the surface, and it is up to the listener to unearth the subtle message. The last track, “God, Drugs & Sex,” is an enthralling and haunting conclusion to a beautifully-composed album. Featuring the guest vocals of Christie Dupree, the final song is what iTunes calls “a darkly tender dissection of a tormented re- lationship.” From start to finish, “Vital” satisfies. With tracks that beg to be more than background music, this latest album from Anberlin is well worth a listen. Music Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Red’ by Ashley Matthew

aylor Swift has always been known for her emotional, relatable songs about love and life. Her fourth album, “Red,” released in October, has that Tsame feel, except this time her music seems to be heading toward a more pop style than country. Consisting of 16 songs, this album takes Taylor Swift’s music career to a different level. Some may have already seen the music videos or heard some of the singles from her album on the radio such as “Begin Again” or the very catchy “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” However, those aren’t the only songs on the album that are catchy. “Stay Stay Stay,” “Holy Ground” and “Starlight” are three other songs that have that bouncy, upbeat feel to them with lyrics that are very easy to pick up. Taylor Swift is not the only vocalist on the album. Ed Sheeran, well known for his song “Give Me Love,” is also featured on the album. He sings with Taylor for the song “Everything Has Changed.” Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol also sings a duet with Taylor for the song “The Last Time.” Swift takes a more aggressive approach and energetic beat for the song “I Knew You Were Trouble.” This song will most likely be more relatable for those who have had a relationship go wrong in their own lives. Other messages that Swift presents through this album include messages that fame has its draw- backs, you should enjoy your life while you’re young despite the conflicts you will face and love has both its ups and downs. “Red” will be a must-have for Taylor Swift fans, more commonly known as “Swifties.” Those who are not Taylor Swift fans may still enjoy it if they like listening to her particular genre of music.

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TV Review: ‘Once Upon a Time’ by Ashley Matthew the character of Cinderella/Ashley Boyd; Emi- they greatly resembled their outfits from their lie de Ravin as Belle; and Barbara Hershey as respective Disney films. Regina, The Mad Hat- he typical scenario in fairytales is that Regina’s mother, Cora. There is also a won- ter, Princess Abigail and The Blind Witch also the princess falls in love with the prince, derful cast of actors, including Robert Carlyle sport great costumes. Tand they live happily ever after. Howev- as Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold, Sebastian Stan Various Disney references throughout the er, the popular ABC series “Once Upon a Time” as The Mad Hatter/Jefferson and Jared S. series keep audiences interested and engaged. puts a twist on favorite fairytales. In this series, Gilmore as Emma’s son, Henry. Through the References can be seen in such scenes as Mr. Snow White’s wicked stepmother, Queen Regi- series, the plot shifts back and forth from the Gold’s Pawn Shop and Rumpelstiltskin’s es- na (Lana Parrilla), casts a powerful curse that Enchanted Forest to Storybrooke to show the tate. Fans of the series “Lost” may be able to sends Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin), Prince background of the characters, even showing catch some references from that show as well. Charming (Josh Dallas) and other fairytale how Regina became Snow White’s greatest en- Other interesting features of this series are characters from the Enchanted Forest to Sto- emy and Rumpelstiltskin gained his power. In included on the Season 1 DVD of “Once Upon rybrooke, Maine. In Storybrooke, Queen Re- the midst of these transitions between the two a Time,” which was released on Aug. 28. These gina is the only one who has her happily ever worlds, the cast manages to portray their roles bonus features include a hilarious blooper reel after while all of the other fairytale characters well. and deleted scenes. Season 2 of “Once Upon a no longer remember their past. The fairytale Special effects play a unique factor in Time” recently began airing on ABC on Sept. characters’ only hope of breaking the curse is this series, particularly in the more “magical” 30. It looks to be off to an already interesting the return of Snow White and Prince Charm- scenes. The costumes for the characters were start and includes new cast members such as ing’s daughter, Emma (Jennifer Morrison). done well, particularly Cinderella’s costumes Sarah Bolger as Aurora, Jamie Chung as Mu- This series showcases an excellent cast of in the episode “The Price of Gold” and Belle’s lan, Sinqua Walls as Sir Lancelot and Colin actresses, including Jessy Schram, who plays costumes in the episode “Skin Deep,” since O’Donoghue as Captain Hook. Review: Encounter - Night of Worship

round for these students. Anderson said that the atmosphere was full of energy. It was evi- by Cambria Puffenberger the students are truly seeking to minister in dent the people had come expecting. ncounter: Night of Worship is a student- the form of an actual worship service aimed at The students leading the service were ex- led event designed to have students wor- Cedarville students. cellent, and you could tell that a lot of thought Eship together as they are led by other One thing that Anderson encourages his and prayer had gone into this. The songs they students. These Encounter nights began about students to do is pick songs that truly flow chose were theologically rich and fraught with five years ago as an opportunity for students in from the Word of God. Whether it be an old meaning. Though there were a few I hadn’t the Worship Practicum class to practice what or a modern song, the lyrics need to reflect the heard before, the lyrics really promoted an at- they had been learning. Word and encourage true worship. The gen- mosphere of worship. The students leading this event are junior eral idea is to facilitate an atmosphere where This second Encounter night of the year and senior worship majors, practicing lead- people can encounter God and leave encour- accomplished what it set out to do. It was a ership skills and practically learning what it aged and renewed in their spirits. great evening for setting aside time to worship means to be a worship leader in a service. The concept of a student-led worship God. There will be several more worship nights Patrick Anderson, the professor of the night intrigued me, and I was looking forward throughout the year, and I encourage you to Worship Practicum class and overseer of the to going to my first Encounter night on Mon- come to at least one. It is an evening you won’t event, stressed that this is not just a practice day, Oct. 29. There was a great turn out, and regret. November 2012 19 Election Day 2012

Photos by Becca Powlus Cedarville students and community members vote Nov. 6 at the local polling place, Grace Baptist Church. In the presidential election, Greene County went to Mitt Romney, but Ohio as a whole went to Barack Obama.