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Valparaiso University's 2007 & 2008 Indiana Student Newspaper College Weekly of the Year k 9 UB snags Boys Like Girls for A LOW BLOW spring concert 'Thunder band coming to campus, opening act TBA Mike Jakubisin Torch Staff Writer

The Valparaiso University Ath­ letics and Recreation Center will be filled with sounds of "Thunder" in less than a month, as Boys Like Girls will be coming to VU on April 25. Union Board members an­ nounced the headline artist for their annual spring concert Wednesday morning in the Campus Cafe. "(Boys Like Girls) puts on a good show," said sophomore Jacki Ritzman. "They are really exciting to watch live." Ritzman saw Boys Like Girls perform as an opening act in Mil­ waukee in 2007, Rachel Heinrich, Union Board Concert Chair, booked the band through a college talent buyer/ booking agency called Con­ Brian Koch / The Torch cert Ideas, which lists an artists Minority senator Tia Kolasa, seated at right with minority senator Luis Sifuentes, was removed from her seat after student body president Liane Joshua determined genre, price and availability on that Kolasa did not qualify to represent the minority constituency. their Web site. Concert Ideas has helped book other artists at VU, such as Guster, Augustana and of Student Senate is in opposition any discussion could take place, Chris Carrabba from Dashboard Precedent cited in with the traditional understand­ Senate revamps though SAC chair Ben Brigh­ Confessional. ing of the requirements of that ton, who is also the senate's par­ This year's concert announce­ removal of minority seat ... they have traditionally seat allocation, liamentarian, spent time both ment was later than usual due to been filled by someone of racial/ outside of senate meetings and concentration on the Union Board senator Tia Kolasa ethnic minority status." MBAR system at previous meetings explaining sponsored David Cook perfor­ Brad Anderson Kolasa is white. Brad Anderson the committee's proposal. mance in February. Cook put on Torch Editor in Chief Immediately after Joshua is­ Torch Editor in Chief "This has been going on for a a sold-out show in the Harre Ball­ sued the order, minority senator very long time, with a very large room. After being confirmed as a mi­ and junior Luis Sifuentes moved The composition of seats on number of people involved," While working with Concert nority student senator in February, to attempt a veto, an action requir­ Student Senate will look very dif­ Brighton said. "The amount of Ideas, Heinrich said she first had Valparaiso University sophomore ing a two-thirds vote of the senate. ferent come August. time SAC met - plus convincing to find available dates in the ARC. Tia Kolasa's tenure in that seat "I knew the motion to override ' On Monday, the senate voted and talking to everybody - is She then looked to see which artists has come to an was coming," 17-3 to approve the Seat Alloca­ just a huge number." were available at a reasonable cost. abrupt end. Joshua said. tion Com- Brighton She worked with an agent who sug­ I figured I had more At Monday's "This was the mittee's new used infor­ gested artists that may be a good fit Student Senate senators, figured absolute best mo­ plan for rep­ iffou can't win one of mation gath­ for VU. meeting, student they had my back, ment for Liane to resentation. 12 seats, you probably ered from 22 "It got down to who was still body president say, Tm siding Midwestern available," Heinrich said. The commit­ don't deserve to be on Liane Joshua is­ but they all had their with students tee, convened universi­ Even though Union Board sued Executive own ideas of what and I'm not going every two senate. ties when hopes for a large turnout for the considering concert, Heinrich said she realized Order 2, which would work best, and to let the admin­ years, was re­ stripped Kolasa istration push us sponsible for the new rep­ she couldn't please everyone with - who is a lesbian I respect tfoafe around,' but she reallocating Ben Brighton resentation the band selection. - of the seat. failed to do that," the 25 seats on Seat Allocation Committee chair system. "Out "People are passionate about According to Tia Kolasa Sifuentes said. "It senate. of the 22," he their music," Heinrich said. Executive Order Former minority senator was (president- The SAC's proposal eliminated said, "20 did not have minority Even students who are less famil­ 2, the decision to emeritus Alan) seats reserved for colleges, resi­ seats." iar with Boys Like Girls expressed remove Kolasa Harre's opinion dence halls, commuter students "I wanted to do three things: interest in attending the concert. from the seat came after a meeting that the bylaws define minorities and minorities, replacing them Increase involvement, simplify "They aren't my type of music, between Joshua, student body vice as African American, Hispanic with four seats each for freshmen, the system and create equality. but if they are on the radio, I will president Alex Johnson and univer­ and Asian. It's like we're fighting sophomores, juniors and seniors, This system does that," Brighton listen to them," said sophomore Mi­ sity president Mark Heckler. a previous administration, and eight at-large seats and one seat said. chelle Maier. The order reads in part: "In con­ the current administration is not reserved for international stu­ Brighton was well aware of Heinrich said she is currently versation with the President of the wanting to make any decisions." dents. the controversy over eliminating searching for an artist as an open­ University, Mark Heckler, I have "I understand Liane was put The proposal, which was un­ minority seats. ing act. decided that the placement of Sena­ popular with some minority stu­ tor Tia Kolasa in the Minority Seat See Removal, page A4 dents, was put to a vote before See Revamps, page A4 See Concert, page A3

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Holy Week Services VU covered. Holy Week services begin on Passion Sunday, April 5, with services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Passion Vespers will be held on April 5 at 5 p.m. Chapel morning prayers will be held at 11:15 a.m. on April 6-9. On Wednesday, April 8, the weekly Celebrate service begins at 10 p.m., with Holy Communion offered. The Lord's Supper will be marked at 7 p.m. on Maundy Thursday, April 9. A Good Friday service will begin at 3 p.m. on April 10; the chapel will be open for individual reflection and prayer for two hours before the beginning of the liturgy. The Great Vigil of Easter begins at 8 p.m. on Holy Saturday, April 11, and an early Easter service will mark the resurrection, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 12. A Festival Celebration begins at 10:30 a.m. on April 12, with a 10 p.m. candlelight prayer service concluding Holy Week.

Degree Applications

Students who wish to receive their degrees at the end of the 2009 fall semester (the semester ending in December- - 2009) must apply no later than Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Applications are available at www.valpo.edu/registrar/ degreeappl.php or may be picked up in the registrar's of­ fice. Applications submitted after April 1 require approval of the appropriate academic dean.

University Guild Grant Available

The University Guild is currently accepting proposals for its annual Guild Campus Gift Grant. All campus de­ partments and student organizations are welcome to apply for up to $5,000 in available funds. Applications and guide­ lines are available online at www.valpo.edu/guild/grant/. The application should include a brief proposal detailing the amount requested, and how it will enhance the student experience at Valparaiso University. All proposals are due to Loke Hall or [email protected] by Monday, March 30. The Guild board will review the applications over the sum­ mer and recipients will be notified in October 2009. ELCA Forum on Criminal Justice

Dawn Jeglum Bartusch, assistant professor of sociology and criminology, will host an informal "listening post" to hear from members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America regarding a statement the ELCA is drafting on criminal justice. As a member of the ELCA Task Force on Criminal Justice, Bartusch will assist in drafting this state­ ment. The hour-long forum begins at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 30, in the Mueller Hall Refectory.

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The Torch corrects its mistakes. If you see Dan Lund / The Torch something you believe is a factual error, contact One of many cultural items oh display, a traditional Bedouin tent provided campus community members with a glimpse of Saudi Arabian Editor in Chief Brad Anderson at [email protected]. culture at the Saudi Student Fair on March 20.

id making an improper pass, stated he was in a hurry. A The Torch | Friday, March 27,2009 Campus News A3 Muslim comic brings laughs, raises MSA awareness of the campus community. The 'Ayatollah of "To have a solid turnout with Comedy' surpasses such diversity come together on a Saturday night when most college student expectations students are interested in partying on campus was a pleasant surprise," Dean Siemon Usman said. Torch Staff Writer Usman also talked about how impressed he was with how the A world-renowned Muslim co­ event was put together. median came to Valparaiso Univer­ "For the MSA to be the driving sity Saturday to entertain students force behind organizing the event while providing a better under­ demonstrates what's possible on standing of the Muslim commu­ campus when student groups work nity. closely with the university itself to Azhar Usman, a stand-up co­ bring out up-and-coming perform­ median from Chicago who has ers," Usman said. been referred to as the "Ayatollah 450 people turned out for the of Comedy" and "Bin Laughin," show, including university presi­ performed at the Harre Union Ball­ dent Mark Heckler. room in an event sponsored by the "I was thrilled with the outcome VU chapter of the Muslim Student and the audience seemed to enjoy Association. Asrar Ahrrfed, presi­ itself, too," Usman said. dent of the MSA chapter, said he During his act, Usman talked felt the event helped students learn not only about his difficulties at air­ about the organization. ports, but also about his experience "The comedy show was intend­ as a parent. ed to create awareness in the Val­ "I thought the show was very paraiso community that a Muslim entertaining and informative about Student Association existed right the Muslim culture," said junior here on campus," Kelsey Howard. "I Ahmed said. had seen some of Ahmed noted f Was thrilled with the his stuff on You- that a large num- outcome, and the Tube, but what I ber of universities saw went beyond and high schools audience seemed to my expectations. I have their own enjoy itself. loved the presenta­ chapter of the tion, and the atmo­ MSA, and also sphere was great." mentioned the Azhar Usman Ahmed. said he importance of Comedian was pleased overall the group to the with both Usman community's cultural growth. and Tolk's performances. "It is imperative in order to fur­ "Both the comedians put their ther the diversity initiative at the hearts into the event because they university, that we have a thriving knew how important this event was MSA," Ahmed said. to both the MSA and the univer­ Usman has been known to per­ sity," Ahmed said. form with such comedians as Jim The official Web site for the MSA Gaffigan, Dave Chapelle and the at VU can be seen at valpo.edu/ late Mitch Hedberg. Along with student/msa. A calendar of events Preacher Moss and Mohammed is listed and includes the Jummah Amer, Usman is also the co-found­ prayers, which Ahmed hopes will er of the comedy tour "Allah Made attract students of different cul­ Me Funny." The group has toured tures. more than 100 countries on five "We would like to invite people continents, in addition to a movie from all races, religions and cultures release. to join in our events so that we may Usman said both he and his all better understand and tolerate Photo Provided opening act, Prescott Tolk, were one another," Ahmed said. Muslim comic Azhar Usman cracks a joke at a March 21 performance sponsored by the Muslim Student Association. able to have fun at Saturday's show. Contact Dean Siemon at torch. Usman, who has performed with Jim Gaffigan and Mitch Hedberg, aimed to raise awareness for MSA and cultural He also complimented the turnout [email protected]. understanding in general, a mission Usman felt he achieved.

Concert, from page Al New masters in digital media added When revealing this year's artist, Union Board handed out "I think it's a great opportunity have lost jobs and are seeking new portunity for Valparaiso University light blue and green T-shirts. Graduate program for students to continue education training in a good employable to extend relationships with other Heinrich said students grabbed offers opportunity in a field that is changing every day," area," Kocher said. "It's interesting. countries." free t-shirts even if they had said Oren, the adjunct instructor The economy hasn't really hurt us With such ambitions come nec­ never heard of the band. amid economic crisis who will be teach­ as much it has essary expenditures. Already, the "They will most likely go on the Web site and see who it is," ing the audio ed­ This masters program helped us." communication department has Dustin Lawrence iting course this Historically some formidable communication Heinrich said. Torch Features Editor summer. "Every will challenge the speaking, this utilities, which include two tele- Heinrich said she also hopes aspect of commu­ students that take the has often been production studios, a lab for digital to draw in students by reduc­ More than 4000 years after the nication is moving the case. Enroll­ video creation, desktop publishing ing student ticket prices by $10 Babylonians first devised the con­ to the digital world courses and will force ment in graduate and Web design and a digital audio from last year's concert featuring cept of the numeral zero, digitali- and if we can edu­ us as professors to programs often suite. Chris Carrabba. zation is sweeping through nearly cate students on think outside thefcox. increases during But as a result of graduate pro­ Sophomore Kerstin Kost every communication field, result­ how to handle periods of eco­ gram's technological needs, Kocher said that although she had never ing in a fast-paced, interconnected digital media, we'll nomic downturn, has been working with the admin­ heard of Boys Like Girls before, digital world. stay ahead of the Paul Oren as suggested by istration to revamp both the cur­ the lower ticket prices and pro­ It has also resulted in opportu­ curve in doing our Adjunct instructor in last year's spike rent hardware and software in the motional gimmicks piqued her nities for those who are skilled in jobs." communication of administered communications facilities. Such interest in the show. the science of digital media, even Douglas Koch- graduate school added amenities will also be open "Plus we'll have shirts to wear at Valparaiso University. Beginning er, chair of VU's department of aptitude tests. for undergraduate use. to it," Kost said. this summer, VU's Office of Gradu­ communication, said aTMasters of Yet the emphasis of the program Still, with the world of digital Tickets go on sale to VU ate Studies and Continuing Educa­ Science in Digital Media at VU is is not solely placed on U.S. students. media being such a dynamic one, students Monday, March 30 tion plans on developing these skills attractive to several types of poten­ Much of the initial push for the pro­ technology alone cannot adequate­ and are available at the Union through its newly offered masters tial students. gram came from international stu­ ly educate students. As Oren un­ Welcome Desk. They can also program in digital media. "We're hearing from students dents, namely students from India, derstands, it is also ingenuity and be bought online at www.valpo. This latest addition to VU's who have competency in maybe which is one of the fastest growing creative strategies that will lead to edu/union. Tickets are $5 for VU graduate program requires 37 credit one area of digital media, and then digital markets in the world. successes. students, $10 for faculty and staff hours to be completed in 12 to 18 we're seeing people who are already "I'm excited because we are go­ "This masters program will members and $12 to the general weeks. Seven students have already employed but are wanting addi­ ing to be pulling students not only challenge the students that take the public. been accepted to the program, and tional training so they can become from all over the U.S. but from all courses and will force us as profes­ The ARC doors open for the m four are in the application process. more valuable to their employer," over the world," Oren said. "Us, as sor to think outside the box," Oren concert at 6:45 P- - on April 25, Paul Oren, Jennifer Ziegler and Kocher said. professors, are up for this. We need said. "And that's a perfect set of cir­ and the concert begins at 7:30 Mark Fortney will be teaching these But Kocher noted another type to recognize that the world is big­ cumstances for this program." p.m. students in the initial courses of the of potential student who may be ger than Valparaiso, Ind., and we program, which begins during the more a symptom of the times. need to stretch out into the U.S. and Contact Dustin Lawrence at Contact Mike Jakubisin at second session of summer classes. "We're also seeing people who into the world. This is a great op­ [email protected]. torch. news@valpo. edu. +

A4 Campus News The Torch | Friday, March 27,2009 VU buyouts pending Syrcle said. Staff members have As for the potential benefits of this compensation package, most of up to 52 days to the financial motivation varies with each staff member. According to make final choice Syrcle, "there are incentives based Rachael Battista on length of service." Torch Staff Writer Without a final estimate of how many will take part in the resigna­ The shrinking economy and a tion package, Syrcle said there is considerable reduction in Valparaiso not much the administration can University's endowment has led VU do until the 45 days are up. to offer voluntary resignation pack­ "I think what's next is for the ages for nonacademic employees university to look at those who have this past February decided to take the in hopes of sus­ offer and to make taining financial There are incentives up for the voids that balance. based on length of need to be filledan d VU staff mem­ service. respond objectively bers interested in by doing something these voluntary other than hiring buyouts were Reggie Syrcle more staff," Syrcle given until Friday, Executive director of said. Feb. 27 to show university relations Non-academic interest in the uni­ employees will versity's proposition and were then be eligible for a lump sum, cash allowed 45 days to decide whether payment of between one and six or not they* would accept the offer. months' salary, depending on The employees were also given a length of employment at the uni­ seven-day grace period in which to versity. The payment will include revoke their final verdict. compensation for unused vacation According to Reggie Syrcle, ex­ and sick days, as well as a contri­ ecutive director of university rela­ bution to the employee's university tions, it is not yet known how many retirement plan equal to 7.5 percent staff members will participate in of the cash payment. the program. Syrcle said there will be no fur­ tics and Cultural Affai nts about the role the "In essence, (the number of ther information about the buyouts was moderated by Dr. participants) is immaterial until for several weeks. we know how many people are go­ Contact Rachael Battista at torch. ing to take advantage of this offer," [email protected].

Removal, from page Al Asked why he chose to send Li­ Revamps, from page Al now I'm a little upset with the fact feel as though they are segregated ane back to the senate to issue her that all minorities, including sexu­ simply based on what makes them hard position, but I don't think what own executive order rather than "This is not about the minority al orientation minorities, are being different." she did was right," Sifuentes said. "I sending an order directly from his seat," Brighton said. "With the new denied their voice." "Tons of people did tons of was seriously shocked that senate, own office, Heckler replied that he system, anyone can potentially run "I'm a bit disappointed at research," said student body vice having voted Tia in, would immedi­ "was respecting the ability of the for 12 of 25 seats. If you can't win how quickly senators blew over president Alex Johnson. "I think ately change their decision." senate to reach a reasonable solu­ one of 12 seats, you probably don't the whole issue," said fresh­ there's a lot of hope in this mo­ :>s After a lengthy discussion, the tion and see if they could arrive at a deserve to be on senate." man Dustin Collins, who was tion." ** ' senate failed to override Joshua's or­ way of handling the situation." Brighton and SAC's argu­ in the audience along with Ko­ der by a vote of three in favor of the Several senators claimed to know ments did not convince everyone, lasa. "Someone from LGBT could Funding system overhaul override and 16 against. One sena­ nothing about the interpretation of though. never get elected because it's not a The senate also unanimously tor abstained from the vote. the minority seat as including only "There was no debate. They big enough voting block. It seems approved an overhaul of its fund­ Once Kolasa was removed from racial and ethnic minorities - sen­ just pushed the motion through. like a move to make the strong ing bylaws aimed at simplifying the the seat, Joshua urged the senate to ate Bylaw I, Section A reads, in part: This is the worst thing senate could stronger." system both for student organiza­ pass S.R. 74, a measure that eliminat­ "Minority (no distinction)." have done," said minority senator There were several others - tions and for senate's treasurer. ed the vacant college of nursing seat "Nobody knew about that (in­ Luis Sifuentes, who voted against both senators and audience mem­ The overhaul, created by a com­ and replaced it with an at-large seat, terpretation)," said at-large senator the measure. "The fact that senate bers - who supported the propos­ mittee composed of senators and so that Kolasa could attempt to once Molly Mullins. "As far as we knew, it chose to ignore 375 students who al, however. student leaders and presented as again become a student senator. was an undefined minority seat." signed a petition to keep minor­ "There's never going to be a S.R. 73, establishes online and elec­ "The additional seat was a sug­ Mullins also chairs the senate's ity seats is incredible. I've spoken perfect representation system, but tronic banking as the new standard gestion of president Heckler, so that screening committee, which decid­ to minority groups on campus moving to an at-large perspective for managing senate funds. we could move away from this is­ ed earlier in the semester that Ko­ like LIVE and BSO, and they are is going to allow for greater variety "This is the most important sue, finish out the semester and talk lasa was allowed to fill the minority all telling me that this cannot of opinions and representation," motion we've passed all semester. about other things that mattered seat and brought her before the sen­ happen." said junior class senator Court­ Other stuff is about one group or and need to get done," Joshua said. ate with their recommendation. Sifuentes was not the only per­ ney Heitkamp, who voted for the another. This is about all groups," The resolution passed the senate "I honestly had no idea (about son at the meeting who disagreed proposal. "At-large seats will allow Johnson said. by a 16-4 vote, and awaits Heckler's Harre's statement)," said screening with the proposal. members to qualify for seats that Additionally, the senate unani­ signature before it takes effect. committee member Chris Hammer. "I understand that the idea be­ they don't qualify for now." mously approved a slate of budgets President Heckler confirmed "We just felt she could equally hind S.R. 72 was for everybody to Senior Lisa Merlotti, who was for allocated level student orga­ that, in a conversation between the run for that seat," said screening have equal opportunity, but I feel in the audience, agreed with Heit­ nizations. The body will vote on two last year, president-emeritus committee member Austin Hook. that by not reserving spots for mi­ kamp. "As a member of Alliance, budgets for media and budgeted Harre did specify that the seats Hammer and Hook voted for nority seats, there will not be equal I am ecstatic that S.R. 72 passed," level organizations on April 30. "were to be designated for racial Kolasa's confirmation in commit­ representation," said Tia Kolasa, a Merlotti said. "I feel that it will al­ and ethnic minorities." tee, where Mullins votes only to former senator who had only min­ low members of the organization Contact Brad Anderson or Kath­ "When I met with Liane and break ties. All three senators voted utes earlier been removed from as well as other minorities to par­ ryn Kattalia at torch.news@valpo. Alex, I asked, what does undefined to confirm Kolasa when she came her minority seat. "I guess right ticipate in Student Senate and not edu. refer to? Have you defined what you before the senate as a whole. All mean by undefined?" Heckler said. three voted to uphold Joshua's re­ "Up to that point, the word 'unde­ moval of Kolasa on Monday fined' was meant to refer to race and For her own part, Kolasa re­ ethnicity, and in the middle of the mained composed throughout season we seemed to be changing Monday's proceedings. the rules of the game." " "I pretty much knew it was go­ When asked what he thought of ing to happen from the very start... Kolasa's decision to run for the mi­ but it's still a low blow," Kolasa said. nority seat rather than a then-open "I figured I had more senators, residence hall seat, Heckler said, figured they had my back, but they "It became even clearer to me that all had their "own ideas of what it was more a matter of unseating would work best, and I respect that," or denying another group the op­ Kolasa said. "I thought senators were portunity to be represented, so her going to be more shocked. Honestly, group could be represented." I thought that when they heard the "What's happened here is that executive order, there would be more Tia's effort was an attempt to claim people backing the veto." (the minority seat) without the "I'm going to run for the at-large (necessary) discussion. My concern seat," Kolasa continued. "I realize is that there hasn't been a full dis­ that it's open to everybody and that cussion and debate among the sen­ it's a democratic process, so we'll ate about the issue," Heckler con­ see what happens." tinued. "That's the only issue from Contact Brad Anderson or Kath­ Brian Koch / The Torch my vantage point, was how this was ryn Kattalia at torch.news@valpo. After student body president Liane Joshua issued an executive order removing minority senator Tia Kolasa (far right) from attempted to be accomplished." edu. her seat, student senate voted on an override. The motion failed 3-16-1. +

The Torch | Friday, March 27, 2009 Campus/World News A5 Gellersen renovations raise concerns

tory)." Construction, light Bruce Hrivnak, professor of physics and astronomy, said he also pollution could has some concerns about the addi­ tion to Gellersen. affect observatory "The parking lot and roads put a lot more light up," Hrivnak said. Madie Szrom "We try to preserve as much of the Torch Staff Writer dark as we can." According to Kania, there is cur­ Upcoming plans to renovate rently not much that can be done Gellersen Center are causing a stir about the light pollution. in the science department, as well "The only thing we can do is as among science and astronomy turn off the lights from the parking students. lot, and the trees help," Kania said. Plans for a new addition and Reggie Syrcle, executive direc­ work on existing parts of Gellersen tor of university relations, said that have been authorized, although steps are being taken to limit the there is not a set date or model for amount of light affecting the obser­ construction as of vatory. yet. Hopefully, placement "It's my under­ Concerns are standing that the growing in the sci­ of the addition will architects are sen­ ence community be such that it has sitive to concerns at VU about the ef­ about light pollu­ fect this construc­ minimal impact on tion," Syrcle said. tion will have -on the observatory. In addition to Brian Koch / The Torch the observatory, an awareness of Astronomy students and professors are worried about the impact construction on Gellersen Hall might have on the which is located Reggie Syrcle the light and its observatory located behind the building. behind Gellersen. effects on the ob­ Executive director of "The more servatory, action university relations light you have, the is being taken professors using the observatory for "A great deal of attention will be tory can be reduced. worse it is to see," said sophomore presently to reduce the influence of class by allowing them to turn off given to environmental issues as "If there continues to be a prob­ Megan Kania. light from nearby buildings. parking lot lights when needed. the Gellersen addition is planned," lem, they need to be raised with the The observatory currently has a "Light pollution in the area of "The university has tried to be Syrcle said. "This will include inno­ appropriate people," Syrcle said. slight struggle with the light pollu­ the observatory is being addressed an ally," Hrivnak said. "Our ability vative such as motion detectors to "Hopefully, placement of the addi­ tion that plagues the surrounding now by reducing the lighting in to shut off the lights is a big help." control lighting and waterless uri­ tion will be such that it has minimal area. the area at specified times," Syrcle The new addition to Gellersen nals in restrooms." impact on the observatory." "Right now it's not horrible," said. will be built with energy saving With features like motion-con­ Kania said. "But even light from Facilities Management has taken features just like those found in the trolled lighting, the amount of light Contact Madie Szrom at torch. the gas station affects (the observa­ action in the past to aid astronomy Harre Union. polluting the area by the observa­ [email protected].

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"The right question to ask is not if we want the President to fail or succeed, but whether we want America to succeed." -Bobby Jindal, Louisiana governor, speaking at a Republican congressional fund-raising dinner; he urged Republicans to OPINION defy the President when they disagree with his policies STAFF EDITORIAL Senate's lack of integrity forces out lesbian senator The removal of Tia Kolasa In fact, there are no legitimate from her position as a minority reasons. senator should be a source of New senators who voted to shame for Student Senate. include sexual orientation under Student body president Liane the umbrella of the undefined Joshua issued an executive minority seat apparently do not order on Monday removing hold that conviction sincerely. Kolasa from the senate. Joshua If they did, would they not was forced to make a hard and have voted to override Joshua's unenviable choice in the face of removal of Kolasa?

a great deal of political pressure As for senate veterans, |ii Z)''''r-~ ll"1' ~~-—_ nil Inn IM. from students, senators and the executives and advisers, should university administration. That they not have pointed out to their decision promises to have far- peers that precedent required a reaching consequences for the narrow definition of'minority'? university community at large. It would certainly have been Despite how the issue looks their prerogative to go against Derek Schnake/ The Torch on its face, it is unlikely that precedent in favor of following Kolasa was removed solely the exact letter of the bylaws, but because she is a lesbian. After all, their complete failure to address 19 senators recognized her status the potentially explosive issue as a minority when they voted to during Kolasa's screening and confirm her selection for a vacant confirmation is indicative of a EXPLICIT AND REDUNDANT minority seat, and the university grave oversight. has promised openness and The omission of any COMMENTARY ON THE ECONOMY diversity for years. discussion about the potential Instead, it repercussions seems that much of Kolasa's REMOVED AS A COURTESY TO of the problem Finding themselves senate stems from a lack caught in a difficult confirmation READERS OF THE TORCH.* CLIP ART of integrity on place, they sacrificed was a the part of the dishonest OF A SQUIRREL INCLUDED INSTEAD. 16 senators who earlier conviction for disservice, voted to uphold what was politically both to the Kolasa's removal senate's from her minority convenient. constituents seat - a vote taken and to mere weeks after she was first Kolasa. It was each senator's seated. responsibility to share everything Integrity can include a lot they knew about potential snags of things - honesty, sincerity, and pitfalls during Kolasa's principle. It is clear that the vast confirmation hearing. Still, they majority of senators have failed remained silent. to act on anything of the sort. The senate was capable To paraphrase a part of one of addressing this issue politicians failed campaign, the immediately, putting it to rest senate voted for Kolasa before immediately and avoiding the LOVE, THE TORCH.' they voted against her. hypocrisy of their vote to support There are some excuses for Kolasa's removal. If there was this, of course. New senators any degree of integrity among Robert Thompson / The Torch may not have been aware of an the senators, they would have agreement between last year's met the issue head-on instead senate and president-emeritus of looking for ways around it. Hi! I'm Flicker, the true voice of "What the difference between Alan Harre which reserved the Finding themselves caught in Valparaiso University. Something the federal budget and Student minority seats for racial or ethnic a difficult place, they sacrificed bothering you? Send me an AOL Senates? Congress actually minority representatives only earlier conviction for what was Instant Message at VUTorch. understands the requests in its - never mind that senate's own politically convenient. budget." bylaws show that a definition Integrity means standing I'll make sure it shows up on the -March 24 of minority' is clearly and behind a well-considered Opinion pages every week. And intentionally missing. As for the decision, even if the debate don't worry, it's anonymous. "March Madness: destroying veteran senators, executives and about that decision might be national title dreams and GPAs for advisers who did know of this difficult. Perhaps the senate did "I think it's so pretentious that over 30 years." unwritten interpretation, perhaps not consider its confirmation girls are walking around with -March 24 they felt they could slip Kolasa of Kolasa as well as a 19-vote shirts that say 'Boys Like Me,' in under the radar and avoid any majority suggests. Or perhaps the because - news flash - we don't." "I finally met Schubert, and he's conflagration. So much for that. 16 senators who turned around -March 21 everything that Flicker says he is." But these are excuses, not and voted for Kolasa's removal -March 23 legitimate reasons, for most of lacked the courage to stand "It was fantastic to see Alliance FLICKER 'the senate's moral shortcomings. behind their initial vote. members displaying great BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION "Flicker, do you get lonely? Do teamwork and having profound you need a pink Mac to mack on, dialogue with the administration. "The VUPD Beat takes itself too as it were? Are you male? 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Unsigned tc Office: 35 Schnabel Hall it in confidence. editorials reflect the opinions of the majority of the editorial board. o The Torch | Friday, March 27, 2009 Opinion/Editorial A7 Mainstream Wrestlemania Student Senate's recent actions popular forms of entertainment in our country. Though nowhere dan near the popularity it reached in put students' rights in jeopardy the mid to late 1990s, wrestling Torch Opinion Writer shows are still consistently some to the senate. Senate precedent President Joshua and the of the most watched programs and typical modus operandi is senators need to remember who I was going to write this on their networks. Four weekly ben to allow its senators and officers put them in office in the first column during National Coming original wrestling shows are aired BARNARD the powers that are specifically place. Out Week so it could be titled on four different networks, making Torch Opinion Writer delineated in the senate's I understand the natural "Dan Hallberg comes out of the wrestling the crown jewel for a lot constitution and bylaws. Though fear of rocking the boat with closet." Anybody who read that of companies. If you listen very carefully on there is no exact sentence that the administration, but if this headline would read at least the And it's not just the people Valparaiso University's campus, says Joshua cannot do this, there institution truly prides itself in first paragraph even if they didn't watching at home. The all-time you can hear OP. Kretzmann is certainly none that says she preparing informed citizens, know me. However, most of my indoor attendance record for any spinning in his grave across the can. By accounts, she knew this in then it should welcome fair and friends already know what I'm event in North America is still street in Graceland Cemetery. advance, and she gave the order honest concern and criticism, confessing anyway. I am here to held today by Wrestlemania III, Monday night, the president anyway. rather than shy away from it. If tell the dozens of readers of The arguably the greatest wrestling of the student body, Liane This should worry you, VU more people had stopped and Torch that I, Dan Hallberg, am a event of all time. More people Joshua, caved to the demands students, because it is the senate spoken up, this country and our professional wrestling fan. attended last year's Wrestlemania of the VU administration by that acts as our representative society might not be in the dire "Why now?" you might than attended the Giants/Patriots removing totheVU . straits that we are. wonder. Well, there are several Super Bowl. a senator administration. Though it rings of melodrama, reasons. First, "The Wrestler" has Even prominent politicians from her The president of the That said, the very idea of college is to be a brought mainstream attention to know that wrestling shows provide position. The university, though the senate is microcosm of life. Let us make still a student the medium, which is nice since a mouthpiece for reaching a large administration within his right to do VU better than the model that we wrestling only usually makes section of the population. During did not feel organization, have on the national stage. Talk the news when wrestlers die. the 2008 presidential campaign she was so, is making a state­ subject to its to your senator and senate leaders Second, the 25th Anniversary Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton qualified to fill ment that flies in the own rules. If the and let them know how you feel. of Wrestlemania is coming up and John McCain all played taped a minority seat administration If the person you talk to will not and such a momentous occasion statements on WWE's Monday because the face of 150 years of can do this to listen, keep talking until someone deserves coverage. Night Raw. minority group VU spirit and tradi­ the senate, it can does listen. There are many good Now you're probably thinking, It's not like it's unheard of that she chose tion of student-driven do this to any people in that organization, they "Why does it deserve coverage? It's that professional wrestling get other student just need guidance. to represent excellence. fake." Yes, professional wrestling mainstream news coverage. is not covered organization. I started this column off with is not a competition - it's a In Canada and Japan many under the For more than a fairly pointed reference to the performance. When people ask me newspapers cover the various university's list of minorities. 40 years, Student Senate has beloved OP. Kretzmann. I used if I know it's fake I usually retort, wrestling shows in the sports Regardless of your personal been given the responsibility of him not because his name still "Did you know 'Lost' is fake, that page. It wouldn't hurt for them to feelings on matters regarding governing student organizations, appears on this campus, but those people really aren't on that reach out to a large section of the the LGBT community on VU's including itself. It is simply because he was a great friend of island?" or something snarky like population and have a little bit of campus, the precedent that frightening, disappointing and student rights. that. A favorite wrestling columnist coverage devoted to the biggest this establishes is dangerous to frustrating. He governed with grace of mine likes to talk about the show of the year. student rights across campus. Student Senate should do and magnetism for nearly 30 real-fakeness of wrestling: The fact At the very least it deserves The Student Senate failed to what it should have done in years through some of the most that though it's not a competition, it more than the most recent overturn this action in a 16-3 the first place: Get tough with turbulent times in American and you have to be athletic to do it, Hollywood divorce, and I vote. First, the president of the its own policy. Take a long, Valparaiso history. If he and the you can get hurt and a match has guarantee whoever they are, they'll university, though within his right hard look at what the students students of those days could get to be somewhat believable for see more ink than whoever wins on to do so, is making a statement of this university want and through those times and make people to stay interested. It's not a April 5 in Houston. that flies in the face of 150 years need, and then work with the VU better, then so can we. competition, but it's not like I know The views expressed are those of of VU spirit and tradition of administration to achieve a win- The views expressed are those of who's going to win. the writer and not necessarily those student-driven excellence. win situation. It will not be easy, the writer and not necessarily those Skeptical still? Like it or not, of the Torch. Contact Dan Hallberg Second, president Joshua lacks the but then nothing worth having or of the Torch. Contact Ben Barnard pro wrestling is one of the most at [email protected]. authority to issue such an order doing isf easy. at [email protected].

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Wilusz should check the facts disaster so great that our leaders governments of 22 Midwestern Respectfully Submitted, can achieve. Consider the song felt a bailout was necessary. universities, 15 of which are and video of T-Pain's "Chopped Dear Editor, This is not the first article in masters-level universities.like Ben Brighton 'n' Skrewed." The vocals feature I read with interest Mr. Wilusz's • which Mr. Wilusz presented false Valparaiso University. A sampling Student Senate Parliamentarian heavy auto-tune—pitches succeed piece in the March 20 issue information. I understand he includes Butler University, each other in physically impossible regarding Obama's policies and writes in the opinion section, but Creighton University and Xavier Auto-tune does not show the ways. In the video, T-Pain's the AIG bonuses. I am inclined facts should be considered when University. The seat allocation decline in music Schnake predicts dancing is enhanced by computer to point out several errors in the forming an opinion. I appreciate laid out in S.R. 72 consists of four animation and creates the illusion information he used to form his that Mr. Wilusz gives time to the seats to each class, eight at-large That auto-tune is "becoming of impossible motion, which opinion. newspaper, but the Valparaiso seats and one international seat. blatantly less discrete" implies Mr. corresponds well to impossible Mr. Wilusz states that the University community deserves This is consistent with the other Schnake's acknowledgment that singing. recently passed stimulus plan more accurate commentary from universities studied in my research, it has been used, albeit subtly, in But this is, I think, the strength "gave AIG the money to hand its Torch writers. some of which employ the same popular music for some time. It is of this music. Art requires an out bonuses." AIG began bonus model, exemplified by Loyola not employed for the sole purpose imaginary space, a boundary. payments in December of 2008, Alan Holderread, University-Chicago. of correcting wrong notes. It is also Behind the curtain, within the months before the stimulus VU'op I studied how other universities used for rapping—a vocal practice picture, outside the frame, in plan was signed into law. The in the Midwest, many of which that doesn't primarily utilize the unique relationship of notes shortcoming in the final stimulus S.R. 72 will fix senate seat are private, possess small student pitch. Yes, auto-tune is applied to or words, something novel is plan that received so much media allocation issues in coming year populations and maintain religious melodies, but not to the extent that perceived, lending a quality that attention was that it did not have traditions, compared with Mr. Schnake wishes to convey: separates the work from ordinary a provision to undo the bonuses. I would like to take this Valparaiso's own seat allocation in "Computers are putting together objects. This allowed AIG, which has opportunity to bring to light order to secure a baseline for how melodies." This is a variation of Popular music is going beyond received $170 billion in federal the data gathered through my seats are commonly distributed. the argument that rappers can't the body's boundaries in a way that assistance, to proceed with the research as the chair of the 2008- After reviewing the information, sing—an argument that contains it has not so obviously done since already planned bonus payments. 2009 Seat Allocation Committee, it became clear that the system no explanation of why that would Michael Jackson (the Moonwalk, In the closing paragraph, Mr. information that I did not have in S.R. 72 was indeed consistent matter or how it could even be after all, is essentially the illusion of Wilusz invites unconvinced readers the opportunity to present this with other Midwest universities, established. walking forwards and backwards to argue that the bailout started at the last senate meeting on especially so with the master's Rather, the current use of auto- at the same time) and in a way that under the Bush Administration Monday March 23, 2009. During universities with which Valparaiso tune in hip-hop (whether applied could not have been done without and Obama is free of guilt. He the meeting, a vote was taken on is most comparable. to melody or not) seems guided by the manipulative power of digital then 'defeats' this argument S.R. 72 before I could take the floor When I investigated minority the incidental timbral possibilities recording. by reminding us that "Obama and present my research. While seats, the seat allocations in 20 of of an otherwise functional tool. Perhaps auto-tune is an attempt was virtually in control" after the motion passed decisively 17-3 the 22 Midwestern universities Distorted guitars could not have to reclaim or reconcile the body's November 11 and he was the reason in favor of the motion, I consider it did not possess minority seats. emerged unless guitars were first role in the digital age, or at least the bailout passed. vital that I present my information Purdue University has two amplified for other reasons, like in digital music. How can our Obama was likely not in control to the public. underrepresented seats while playing (and being heard) in an bodies even begin to relate to this when the bailout was signed into It is important to note that Anderson University has one ensemble of musicians. Similarly, powerful trend? law by former President GW. the process of reviewing the seat multicultural seat. artists like Kanye West are Negation might not be the Bush, because that happened on allocation in senate occurs every This research was very charting new territory in terms of proper course and there may be October 3, a full month before the two years at Valparaiso University, influential in conversations deliberately constructing sounds great integrity in what these artists election. Additionally, Obama was the last review being in the 'o6-'o7 between senators and helped create within a set of tools designed, in are searching for. Mr. Schnake not the reason the bailout passed, senate. the overwhelming majority, 17 to this case, to suggest the perfection admits that he may have "standards although he was part of the reason. The current motion was in be exact, who voted in favor of the of a particular voice. for music [that] far surpass that Former Senator Obama, Senator the works for more than two motion. This research, combined It is not insignificant that the of the average listener," but plenty John McCain, former President months before the final vote, and with the research I had previously overt use of auto-tune is happening of "average" people are listening Bush and many members of was discussed for an even greater conducted on Valparaiso in what can be included under and dancing to T-Pain. I'm one of Congress share the responsibility amount of time. University itself, shows that S.R. 72 the umbrella (-ella-ella) term them. for turning the bill into law. Many' As part of my involvement was indeed thoroughly researched, "dance music." Dance, of course, named and unnamed take the in the SAC, I examined the planned and debated before the is realized in the body, and the Thomas Heet blame for causing a financial seat allocations in the student final vote on March 23, 2009. body sets limits for what dance Graduate student A8 Opinion/Editorial The Torch | Friday, March 27, 2009

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Violence. He declared that it was legislation that is to blame here. unacceptable that the CPS was It's the enforcement of already derek "on pace" to double last years existing gun laws. Our police and death toll. other law enforcement agencies Torch Opinion Writer With prominent figures such must refocus on the illegal gun as these speaking out against the trade. The number of firearms in There is an undercurrent of violence, hopefully the national our cities is unacceptable. violence in the city of Chicago. debate on firearms will be Mayor Richard Daley put it On March 15, after a Weekend refocused on reduction and de- best when he said, "There are too of citywide celebration of St. escalation. many guns out there ... People Patrick's Day, the Chicago public This gun violence outbreak is are outraged when you smoke schools marked their 28th death not limited to the public schools. in front of them. When are they due to gun violence so far this Overall homicides have increased going to be outraged by gun school year. From September fifteen percent violence?" MCT 2007 to December 2008, CPS has form 2007 to 2008. Our cities are becom­ Mr. reported 508 gunshot victims. The University of DaleyJ am This rising epidemic of Chicago Crime ing a war zone, while outraged. gun violence can no longer be Lab reported that our elected leaders Not just with ignored, especially when the nearly 80 percent and our courts de­ the appalling Great leader for the primary targets are children. of homicides were violence It is intolerable for us to watch gun-related and bate the importance that is politicians offer empty sympathy that social costs of of an outdated con­ proliferating region, and great and vacant promises of action. gun violence cost stitutional amend­ in my Twenty-eight kids constitute the city nearly $2.5 hometown, a full classroom of students. If a billion per year - ment. where my that's $2,500 per potential for Valpo full classroom had been shot and family killed in one incident, there would household. lives, but be national attention and focus The social costs are exorbitant with the indifference displayed renovation under the leadership of on the increasingly prevalent gun and unnecessary. by our political leaders. It is Hanna. violence in our inner city schools. When will gun experts and this indifference to evil that is Since abandoning the RDA is For months it appeared to be our politicians finally get the more invidious than evil itself, not only unwise but also illegal easier to sweep such atrocities picture? Our cities are becoming specifically because indifference is Torch Opinion Writer under current law, Democrat- under the rug when deaths are a war zone, while our elected contagious. dominated Porter County spread out over time. Finally, leaders and our courts debate It would be easy for our One of Valparaiso's very finest, government will fortunately after an unacceptable loss of life, the importance of an outdated congressmen to hide behind the a student right here at Valparaiso be forced to participate for the attention is being paid to the gun constitutional amendment. economy. They could make the University, just received a huge foreseeable future. While Hanna violence epidemic. Children are afraid to go to school claim that their plate if full and promotion and will now be in has his work cut out for him, I Rev. Jesse Jackson called the and our politicians are arguing their priorities lie with more charge of our regional government. believe his exemplary leadership mounting death toll "Baghdad over what the founding fathers important issues. But while they Charged with heading the Regional will pull this organization back numbers." Visiting Chicago last meant when they wrote for the devise schemes to save the salaries Development Authority for its next together and get it on track. week, South African Archbishop right to bear arms. and pensions of top banking term beginning in April, I believe Hanna's outstanding Desmond Tutu - a Nobel Peace I don't think Thomas Jefferson CEOs, they are neglecting the William Hanna will do great performance with the City of Prize winner - spoke out against or Benjamin Franklin could children who are dying in our city things for the entire Northwestern Valparaiso has in part led to the increasing gun violence. foresee a world in which the streets. It is time for them to be Indiana Region. the intense beautification and In October, months before weapon of choice for gangs in our outraged. For those of you who development of Valparaiso's he was named Education cities are military-grade automatic The views expressed are those haven't had the pleasure -of - - - downtown, a dramatic expansion' ' Secretary, Chicago schools Chief assault weapons, as reported last of the writer and not necessarily meeting Valparaiso's first City in housing and retail commercial Arne Duncan rightly refused year by the Bureau of Alcohol, those of The Torch. Contact Derek Administrator, Bill Hanna is truly stock in the city's formerly to accept an award from the Tobacco and Firearms. Schnake at torch.opinion@valpo. an exemplary individual. Ignoring neglected "Eastgate" community Illinois Council Against Handgun Let's be clear, it's not gun edu. party politics and focusing on and the streamlining of city problems and solutions, Hanna services. I agree with the RDA has demonstrated a service to that Hanna's leadership as an Valparaiso's elite military residents Hanna's leadership soldier and his AIG bonuses only amount to atha t has been dedicated service unparalleled in as an elite military at the municipal recent Valparaiso soldier and his dedi­ level made him drop in the economic bucket history. stand out among While this is cated service at the the field of 280 bonus situation lying down. the government's stated goals for exciting for both municipal level made well qualified While this may be a symbolic bailing out AIG was to protect Valparaiso and him stand out among candidates for the political move for Obama, as the financial assets of Americans. this university, job. I am confident it plays on long-held populist Clearly, instead of focusing on the many of you the 280 well quali­ that Hanna will Torch Opinion Writer sentimentalities, the AIG bonuses fraction of one percent that the are probably fied candidates. make Valparaiso In the current economic are insignificant in the context of bonuses consisted of, the more wondering and this university crisis, it seems all eyes are the global economic crisis. important question is why U.S. just what extremely proud in focused on corporate America. First, AIG received 182.5 taxpayer funds were used to pay the Regional the years to come. With the massive bailouts of the billion dollars of federal foreign banks instead of shoring Development Authority is in Hanna's primary focus will be auto industry and the financial bailout money. The company up the safely of the American the first place. The Northwest on revitalizing and diversifying services industry using taxpayer paid executives a total of financial system. Indiana Regional Development Northwest Indiana's economy by money, more Americans than approximately As the Authority combines Lake, utilizing the region's vast resources and assets. With the state of today's ever before have an interest in the one quarter administration Porter and LaPorte counties in #tthe administration national economy, this is a much operations of Wall Street. of one billion and media focus an attempt at uniformity and needed initiative. As I mentioned, As a result, last week's dollars in and media focus on on the bonuses, consensus in the region. It was Hanna must wrestle with the announcement that the country's bonuses. While the bonuses, valu­ valuable time established by the state legislature RDA's intense opposition in order largest insurer, American this does seem and resources to focus principally on regional able time and re­ to do so. These groups fiercely International Group (AIG), like an exorbitant are wasted. If transportation, drainage and oppose any form of development handed out some 218 million amount of sources are wasted. the Obama economic development, and it is altogether, preferring instead dollars in bonuses to its top money, the administration still an infant in terms of regional to drag the region back to the executives was met with intense bonuses were nothing more than was serious about rescuing AIG government. nineteenth century, and in turn, scorn and scrutiny from the a drop in the bucket from the and other companies like it for The RDA's brief history includes deeper into the current economic general public. After all, how can federal bailout money given. that matter, it would do better in major controversy over improper recession. At a time when jobs are a failed company that received In effect, by calling for the realizing the fact that some battles drainage issues surrounding 1-94 scarce, the last thing we need is to 182.5 billion dollars of taxpayer return of the bonuses, the Obama are not worth fighting. and the Calumet River as well as allow these groups to succeed in money to keep it from failing administration is focusing on a Instead of playing politics a stalled Gary Airport expansion their narrow agenda. Hanna is the justify the payout of 218 million mere fraction of one percent of With a popular move to return project and recent calls by local guy we need at the helm, and just dollars in executive bonuses? the money that has already been these bonuses, the administration governments to abandon regional in time. Following public opinion on appropriated to AIG. Regardless should be focusing its resources governance altogether. It was the matter, President Obama took of whether or not the executives on how best to ensure that U.S. formerly led by Tim Sanders, who Please join me in congratulating swift action to force the return of actually deserved ^these bonuses, taxpayers are repaid at some left the RDA to assume a position Hanna if you happen to see him the excessively large bonuses. In the intense focus on these point in the future. This includes at Purdue University as the Vice on campus, and be sure to read his calling on his treasury secretary bonuses amounts to little more questioning AIG's payments to President for Governmental accomplishments in the local news to use all legal means necessary than making a mountain out of a foreign banks as well as keeping Relations. Since its founding, the as he takes his post in early April. to force the return of the mole-hill. AIG's leadership accountable for RDA has been overwhelmingly Thanks, Hanna, for a great job as bonuses - including imposing a Additionally, these bonus their actions, not quibbling for a dominated by Lake County Valparaiso City Administrator, and constitutionally questionable 90 payouts are insignificant when fraction of one percent. politicians, of whom I have already good luck at the RDA. percent tax on them - Obama is compared to the 30-plus billion . The view expressed are those of spoken at great length. The views expressed are those of trying to send the message that dollars that AIG paid to European the writer and not necessarily those If I know anything about the the writer and not necessarily those his administration is not going banks. This payout to foreign of The Torch. Contact D J. Salmon RDA's next executive director, this of The Torch. Contact Chris Buckley to take an outrage like the AIG banks is questionable, as one of at [email protected]. governing body will face a major at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, March 27, 2009 A9

Softball season continues at home SPORTS with varied results, page A12 Not feeling the hype ers have indicated they see it as REFRESHING Missing stars and a sham. Why else would Manny sisting through injuries for a top- nd Albert Pu n l for e four finish out of sixteen teams is a an unusual schedule * Jf ° $** * noteworthy accomplishment. presenDominicat amonn or gJo eth Nathae U.Sn. norelievt be­ And that second-round final in­ make WBC dull ers? We didn't send out our best ning victory over Puerto Rico is one players, and we were not alone. that those who witnessed it may Doesn't that defeat the purpose of never forget. the whole event? If this truly mat­ It wasn't a walk-off home run tered, would the Dominican Re­ that allowed the U.S. to come back Torch Staff Writer public have sent Pedro Martinez from 5-3 in the bottom of the ninth to the mound in an elimination to win. The word "classic" gets thrown game with the Netherlands? Se­ It was a single to right, a single to around too often these days. The riously Pedro is the best you can center, a sacrifice, a steal and qual­ Syracuse-UConn Big East semifi­ do? As of right now, he's not even ity fundamentals that allowed David nal overtime thriller may have been on an MLB team. Wright and the Americans to defeat a classic, but other than that, the Sure, you say, there are a few a solid Puerto Rico team to advance first two rounds of the tournament stars missing, but it's still quality to the championship round of the were pretty ho-hum. Sports fans of talent. OK, I answer, who do you World Baseball Classic. all kinds have been Starved for a want as your backstop: Joe Mauer or But there was no competition nail-biter for quite a while. I could Chris Ianetta? As a bullpen pitcher, as remarkable as the championship go off on a tangent about how the Brad Ziegler or Jonathan Papel- game between Japan and Korea. talking bobbleheads on ESPN have bon? These guys were just a couple Japan entered the bottom of the ruined the purity of the term, but that were not invited or declined ninth inning up 3-2 and sent in their I will save you the tirade. At argu­ an invitation due to unnamed in­ closer who only had to get three hit­ ably the greatest juries, politely ters named Lee out to secure the sec­ time of the year for MCT Seriously, can any­ saying that the Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki played for the WBC champs Japan. ond WBC victory for the Japanese. a sports fan, there's event is mean­ But for Korea it was a base hit, a one event that irks thing truly be consid­ ingless. Does was "shockingly refreshing." walk, some pinch runners and a sin­ me. ered a classic that Dwayne Wade Fans of quality baseball had to gle that sent the championship game The beginning skip the Olym­ mark love the Netherlands' defeat of the into extra innings. of the end of the isn't held on a yearly pics? Would Dominican Republic twice in the And in the tenth for Japan it was college basketball basis? Tom Brady sit Torch Staff Writer first round. What kind of a fluke a base hit, a sacrifice and another hit experience brings out the Super was it that fueled that 3-2 victory before one of the only names you've me to baseball, Bowl? You know the Sierra Mist com­ in which MLB-burnout Sidney heard of came to the plate. specifically the recently completed How to fix this problem? Sim­ mercials where it's a million degrees Ponson got the win on the mound Ichiro Suzukis go ahead two-run World Baseball Classic. It rides the ple. Move it to October and play it outside, people are melting because over up-and-coming potential Cy single set up Japan's next miraculous coattails of mayhem for sports fans on any off night of the World Se­ it's so hot, and then someone guz­ Young-winner Edinson Volquez? pitcher to get the win and close out like myself. Before this decade, ries. It's better to hold at the end zles a bottle of Sierra Mist, solidi­ Well, it was no fluke at all. The the game. Three outs later, Japan the words 'classic' and 'baseball' of the season than interrupt spring fies, cools down and shouts, "Ahh- Netherlands was able to manufac­ had their second consecutive World were used together in the month training. America has realized its hhh!" Then a narrator says, "Yeah, ture three runs on just three hits Baseball Classic championship. of March, well, never. After the uselessness. There was at least it's kinda. like that." ... while the Dominicans scored twice You know that feeling when ev­ hype of players reporting to spring three times the number of Japa­ Well, watching the World Base­ on eight hits, not to mention their ery idolized baseball player is found training in February dies off, most nese fans as American supporters ball Classic was kinda like that. three errors in the field. guilty of steroids, there's no one left leisurely fans went into blissful ig­ at last Sunday night's semifinal Sure, Americans are disappoint­ The rematch set the stage for an to cheer for, everyone's in it for the norance about its existence until meeting. ed that the Red, White and Blue embarrassed Dominican team ready money and the game is headed in opening day in April. As if by a twist of fate, the WBC failed to prevail yet again, and fans to prove themselves. And after elev­ a downward spiral, all before fun­ Seriously, can anything truly be final between Korea and Japan of those dominant Dominican play­ en innings, they did just that. damental baseball and teamwork considered a classic that isn't held went into extra innings. Maybe ers never got to see them dominate. They proved that big bats and nullify - if only for a little while - on a yearly basis? And don't for­ it was the last hurrah for a dying Sure, the Japan versus Korea big names can't beat good funda­ everything that's wicked about the get, the World Baseball Classic has spectacle. I say good riddance. The matchup featured Ichiro, Dice-K mentals as the Netherlands won steroid era in baseball? only been held twice. Ever. Most poor planning and lack of fan sup­ and, um, who else? again and sent the Dominican Re­ Yeah. The World Baseball Clas­ baseball fans cant even tell you port never gave it a chance. But in the here and now, the public back to America and their fat sic was kinda like that. who won the first one. I'll help you era of A-Rod, the long ball and less Major League contracts. The views expressed are those of out - it was Japan - but I'll admit I The views expressed are those of than one guy per team who can American fans were unsatisfied the writer and not necessarily those had to cheat to answer that one. the writer and not necessarily those steal a base in Major Leagues, the with another non-victorious WBC, of The Torch. Contact Mark Schoeck In addition to the poorly of The Torch. Contact Adam Tein end of the World Baseball Classic but maybe they shouldn't be. Per- at [email protected]. constructed moniker, the play- at [email protected]. No room left for incomplete players in this game been a controversial rule that di­ al strategy in the late innings. These slightly dif­ The designated vides the "baseball purists" and decisions are the mental side of the ferent rules. more contemporary fans of the game, which the National League Since the hitter is no longer game. Supporters of the DH argue has rightly preserved by not enact­ inception that baseball is more exciting with ing the DH rule. Conversely, in the of inter- needed in Major the DH, as it replaces the weak- American League, this mental side league play, hitting pitcher in of the game does the DH has League Baseball the lineup. On the Jt^s time to return to not exist, as it is outlived its other hand, the the tradition of base­ just a given that usefulness, "baseball purists" the pitcher will since it is contend that the tra­ ball and abolish this not hit. forced upon dition of the hitting contemporary rule Second, the the National pitcher should be League dur­ Torch Staff Writer from the American DH rule should preserved. I count be abolished on ing inter- With spring training now in full myself among the League. the issues of fair­ league play, swing and another baseball season latter - the DH rule ness and unifor­ defeating Boston's DH David Ortiz is not known for his defensive prowess. fast approaching, I've been think­ has not been a good development in mity throughout the game. Because the purpose ing about the difference between the game and should be abolished. the National League does not use the of having two pared to National League hitters be­ the American and National leagues, First, the DH rule eliminates DH and the American League does, separate leagues, in the first place. cause they are not required to play specifically the designated hitter the strategy that is inherent in the it is a source of confusion in the rules Third, the DH rule has defeated in the field. rule, or for short, the DH. The DH no-DH National League games of the game. While in 1973 this was its purpose yet again in the area of So, for these reasons, the DH was first introduced in American where the pitcher must hit. In the not that big of a problem, since in- replacing the pitchers at bat because rule has long outlived its usefulness. League baseball in 1973, in order American League, the substitution terleague play did not yet exist, to­ of their weakness in hitting. The It is time to return to the tradition to boost sagging offensive perfor­ of the DH for the pitcher eliminates day, it has become more of an issue. DH has replaced one player special­ of baseball and abolish this con­ mances by replacing the pitcher managerial decisions, which are Since American League teams play ization with another, as today's des­ temporary rule from the American with another batter. Since the pitch­ an integral part of baseball strat­ National League teams, the prob­ ignated hitters receive ridiculously League. As Kevin Costner s charac­ er is such a specialized position, egy For example, in the National lem becomes a question of which high salaries to siton the bench for ter said in the movie "Bull Durham," very few of them can be considered League, late in the game, a manager rule standard to use. As it currently practically the whole game. In other "There should be a constitutional good hitters. So, the DH rule was in­ must make the decision whether stands, the home team's rules apply words, the DH has replaced spe­ amendment outlawing Astroturf troduced to eliminate the less-than- or not to pinch-hit for the pitcher to both teams. However, this is not cialized pitchers with specialized and the designated hitter." average performances of the pitcher or to make a double switch in the staying true to the point of the DH hitters, so there is no net benefit to The views expressed are those of at the plate and to give fans a chance field. While these decisions may not rule when it was first introduced, as the rule. It allows American League the writer and not necessarily those to see more offensive baseball. seem that significant, many games the idea was to have two different "professional hitters" to boost their of The Torch. Contact D J. Salmon at Ever since its inception, it has have been won or lost by manageri­ leagues playing the same game with offensive numbers unfairly corn- torch.sports@valpo. edu. A10 Sports The Torch | Friday, March 27, 2009

Baseball, from page A5 from Scoby sent fifth-year senior THE SPORTS MAVEN Dan DeBruin home, closing the VU split the double header scoring for both sides at 5-2. on Saturday The Crusaders took Woodson said Shober, who game one of the twin bill 10-5. went 2-for-3 on the day, struggled Eight out of the nine batters in in the beginning of the season Narrowing it down the Crusader lineup registered at much like any freshman starting What about Ty Lawson? ella? least one hit on the day, totaling 14 in college. He also said that many Surprisingly tame He is only the catalyst of the After a late-game timeout, the as a team. Freshman Steven Scoby times freshmen will come in and most powerful offense, which Cardinals players realized, "Coach put up three hits for the Crusaders, look to dominate right from the tournament rolls will not succumb to the scoring is right! We are pretty good." Then, while junior Josh Wallace drove in get-go, but it's a transition that droughts that others face. Terrence Williams finished the three runs and hit his fifth home each player needs to go through. toward Final Four And his,toe? deal. run of the year. "We brought him in for that It is big, but not that bad. He will Can Arizona arbitrarily be cast Sophomore Jon Gulbransen reason," Woodson said. "He knows : be fine. as a Cinderella? (3 2) picked up the how much Has not Connecticut destined it­ The storyline reads, "The Wild­ win for the Crusad­ he struggled We brought him self to win it all by winning their first cats overcome odd coaching situa­ ers, going seven in­ in the sea­ Torch Staff Writer two tourney games by a combined 72 tion due to the awkward departure nings and giving up in for a reason. He son. We've points? of their longtime coach Lute Olson three runs and six knows how much talked to him What is to be gleaned of the lib­ Texas A&M and Tennessee- to reach the Sweet 16." hits while retiring a lot and he's eral crud called "Barack-atology" on Chattanooga were chump wins, af­ How cute! five batters. Sopho­ he struggled in the worked extra ESPN? ter which UConn center Hasheem Achoo! more Jarad Miller season. We've talked to work on his I.thought this was a sports col­ Thabeet dusted off his old Playsta­ God bless you. came into the game flaws and that to him a lot and he's umn, but apparently conservative tion to play Crash Team Racing, and Thanks. These storyline senti­ in the ninth with works that Washington Post columnist Charles roared, "Tiny smash puny cars!" ment allergies are bothersome. bases loaded, fan­ worked extra to work weekend and Krauthammer has hijacked my Thabeet will smash teams with Can Kansas overcome their in­ ning two batters to on his flaws and that we hope that space. President Obama did great his size and power! experience to advance deep into the get his third save of carries on." works that weekend presenting his bracket on ESPN, es­ Hmm. All 245 pounds of his tournament? the season. Jamie Fel- pecially with the time given. Four­ 7-foot, 3-inch frame. That a team not predominantly The Bulldogs and we hope that hesier (1-0) teen of the Sweet 16 is darn good. What? led by upperclassmen cannot be drew first blood in carries on. picked up the North Carolina winning the title? The fast, wicked offense of the good is antiquated logic. By that the nightcap, send­ win for the Socialist pick! Memphis Tigers will render this logic, Kansas should not have even ing a run home Tracy Woodson Bulldogs, giv­ Politics! Shoo! I chose them, 7'3" Tiny without impact. made the Big Dance. Sophomores on a groundout in ing up three too, since UNC is the most efficient I keep hearing about offense, of­ Brady Morningstar and Cole Al- the second inning. Head Coach^^^^^^^^^^Ihit s and not scoring team in the land. Only the fense, offense. Does not defense win drich and freshman Tyshawn Tay­ Butler struck again allowing a run Virginia Military Institute scores championships? lor are too good to resign as simply in the fifth inning in six innings. more, but VMI did not make the Actually, consistent scoring and inexperienced. when an RBI single by Steve Kaffel Senior Alex Berry (0-3) suffered tourney. minimal mistakes wins champion­ But they have no senior leader­ and a sacrifice fly gave them a 3-0 the loss for the Crusaders. Berry Pinko AND unpatriotic scum! ships. If the cliche were true, UCLA ship in their rotation! lead. gave up five runs, three earned, Out him! would not have fallen on their faces My ears are burning at your In the sixth inning Butler's and seven hits in 5.1 innings of QUIET! Since number one seeds in the Final Four each of the last backwards logic. Kansas will over­ Grant Fillipitch sent one deep, work. are not often challenged before the three years. come some ugly mistakes to vault while teammate Alex MontaganO After 18 straight away games, Sweet 16, one cannot comment on How did Cleveland State over­ into the Final Four via hot nights tripled and then scored on a two- the Crusaders are ready to return their tourney success, but scoring come Wake Forest? by Aldrich and Sherron Collins. out hit, putting the Bulldogs up to Emory. G. Bauer field. Their 90 points per game and holding a Your. Lack. Of. Depth. Has. 5-0. three game series against Mil­ 1.44 assist to turnover ratio, as well Me. Out. Of. Breath. Huhhh. CSU. The views expressed are those of Valparaiso broke their scor­ waukee has been moved up due as Boston College being their only Scored. Fast. Huhhh. the writer and not necessarily those ing slump in the eighth with three to weather precautions. The first suspect loss, allows that they will How come Louisville did not al­ of The Torch. Contact Tom Firme at straight singles to load the bases. game of the series will start at 3:00 smash through the bracket. low Siena to be the tourney Cinder­ [email protected]. Shober scored on a wild pitch to p.m. Thursday followed by a dou­ put the Crusaders on' the board ble header at noon on Friday. 5-1. A walk loaded the bases for Contact Michelle Golebiewski at VU with one out. A sacrifice fly [email protected].

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Torch Staff Writer

We all know that most forms of entertainment are scripted, but the majority of people are finally start­ ing to learn about the dark side of professional wrestling. While I have yet to see the film "The Wrestler" with Mickey Rourke, I am already aware of the dangers that many wrestlers have in their lifestyles. This discussion has recently been started again, due especially to the recent death of World Wrestling Entertainment's Andrew Martin, who was only 33 years of age. Many wonder if his death was caused by some kind of addiction, as reports state that prescription drugs and steroids were found in his Tampa apartment. Let us not speculate whether he overdosed or not, but the assump­ tions are certainly out there. Does this mean that we should see more government control on the sport? As a side note, yes, I am call­ ing wrestling a sport. To those who think otherwise, consider the high level of athleticism each WWE su­ perstar needs in order to work more than 250 days a year. But back to what is wrong with wrestling. There is a dark side to the business that people are finally learning about.. In this decade, more than twenty wrestlers passed away before the age of fifty, with deaths ranging from surgery complications to suicide and drug overdose. Things like suicide and drug abuse have been common factors in wrestling deaths for a long time. Two of the members of the famous Von Erich family committed sui­ cide at young ages. Chris Von Erich, 21, shot himself in the head in 1991 after his physi­ cal build caused frustrations in his wrestling career. The death of three of his other brothers, all wrestlers, did not help his depression. MCT In fact, Chris' brother Mike suf­ The Washington Redskins picked up Pro Bowl defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth from the Tennessee Titans. This was just one of many trades this offseason. fered toxic shock syndrome after a shoulder injury during a tour of Is­ fat paycheck and start fresh in a Meadowlands, as the Jets upgraded close ties, as former VP of Player rael. It eventually caused his physi­ NFL trades get new city. their linebacker corps. Seasoned Personnel Scott Pioli continued cal and mental attributes to dimin­ Free agency hit the same day vets Fred Taylor and Joey Gallo­ Kansas City's rebuilding process by ish, and he overdosed on sleeping plenty of attention spring break began, and as I made way added more firepower to the adding Mike Vrabel and Matt Cas- pills and alcohol in 1987, dying at my connecting flights in each air­ mighty Patriots, and Harvard-grad sel in exchange for a second round the age of 23. port while traveling home, I fran­ and All-Pro center Matt Birk took pick. Fishy? Maybe. Smart? Prob­ More recent deaths by suicide tically ran to every ceiling-hung his reliable game to Baltimore. This ably. The Patriots seem like they include Chris Benoit, who was as­ chris television, anx­ was just the start can do no wrong. sumed to have suffered brain dam­ iously awaiting to the whirlwind Every year free agent traffic is as age and used steroids that were Torch Staff Writer the first signings The frenetic bidding that is the NFL heavy as New York City rush hour. found in his home in Atlanta in - me, and nearly for players, resem­ offseason. This year was no different, and 2007. He murdered his wife and son In today's ultra-competitive every traveling Making the money surely was shelled out. before hanging himself. Mike Awe­ world, it's well known that the NFL businessman. bling the floor of the moves seems The frenetic bidding for players, some, a former ECW champion, season doesn't "end" when a team Two men, clad in stock exchange, al­ to be a league- resembling the floor of the stock committed suicide in 2007 as well. is crowned Super Bowl Champi­ suits layered with wide necessity exchange, always ends the same: That year also saw the passing of ons. It's not even finished when the trench coats at an ways ends the same now that lead to One happy fan base and many dis­ two other widely known wrestlers, league's elite are done sunbathing airport restau­ One happy fan base many eye-open­ gruntled ones. Bam Bam Bigelow and Sherri Mar- in Hawaii at the Pro Bowl. De­ rant in Chicago, and many disgrun­ ing moves. The This has all unfolded, and we tel. scribing the NFL "off" season as a must have hailed Seahawks landed still haven't come to the NFL draft, More than one hundred wres­ dead period would be a complete from our na­ tled ones. the other stud an event that is arguably the big­ tlers have died since 1965. More injustice, as all the drama is turned tion's capital, as wideout from gest off-season spectacle in all of than half never made it to the age of on in the months when no games they were over­ Cincinnati, T.J. sports. An event always with the fifty The question of whether wres­ are played. joyed when ESPN flashed "Albert Houshmandzadeh, to bring more flair for the dramatic, where the tling needs to be controlled should When it's time to kick off, it Haynesworth and Redskins agree intrigue to the NFC West. Chris final jostling for position happens be further discussed. In a sport comes down to talent and execut­ to 7-year/ioo million dollar deal." Canty, transferring from the Cow­ before it's time to hit the field. Like filled with the dark secret of drugs ing your game plan. But seeing our The mammoth run-stuffer got the boys to the rival Giants has many we haven't seen enough already and depression, Congress may need teams on paper beforehand is just free agency circus started. experts scratching their heads. The The NFL off-season never seems to officially become involved in as fun. There's something about Eagles heart and soul Brian Buffalo Bills signing of Cowboys to disappoint, especially during a regulation. Just because wrestling front offices' strategically find­ Dawkins was shipped to the Mile cast-off and NFL soap opera star_ time when the stadiums are empty. is scripted does not mean that the ing a way to add players to boost High City to bolster the Broncos' Terrell Owens has us thinking, After all, pro sports are entertain­ pain involved is. their team's chances of victory that secondary. The Browns outspo­ "More competition in the AFC ment. thrills the collective sports fan. It ken tight end Kellen Winslow East?" The views expressed are those of gives reason to map out our teams was moved to Tampa Bay to line Lots of movement. So little The views expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily those on paper, and say, "Hey, now we up alongside Antonio Bryant. time. Great action without any the writer and not necessarily those of The Torch. Contact Dean Siemon might have a shot." It's open season Ray Lewis' wingman Bart Scott passes being thrown. of The Torch. Contact Chris Trapas- at [email protected]. for the leagues' best to get that big, followed coach Rex Ryan to the The Chiefs and Patriots kept so at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, March 27, 2009 A12

World Baseball Classic finishes in a SPORTS familiar fashion, page A9 Tennis breaks in new coach BOUNCING BACK Women lose at Butler, search for league wins

Jeff Harbert Torch Staff Writer

The dawn of a new era took place last weekend as Traci Young was named head coach of the Valparaiso University wom­ en's tennis team following Jay Adams' decision to step down. Adams had occupied the role of head coach since 2007, three years after completing his play­ ing career at VU. Unfortunately for VU (1-10, 0-1), Saturday was a similar sto­ ry to most of this season as the Crusaders lost 6-1 to Butler in their Horizon League opener. Junior Christine Antrobus posted her first singles victory of the season with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Kahfii King at number six singles. It was Valparaiso's only victory of the afternoon, how­ ever, as Butler won the other five single match ups in straight sets. Senior Kim Sajevic lost 6-2, 6-3 to Natali Jaimes at the top of the lineup while Gabriella Bo- browski posted a 6-1, 6-0 victory over senior Molly Keifer. Senior Jenny Schwartz dropped a 6-2, Kyle Whitgrove / The Torch 6-1 decision at the number three spot to Molly Casperson, while Sophomore Aubrey Sundling slides around second in a contest against Detroit earlier this week. The Crusaders won all three games in the series against the Titans. Becky Jenkins swept freshman Katie Bilyeu at the fourth spot. Freshman Stephanie York was with Gina Rhoda for the all-time walk-off single to cap a perfect 4-4 Still, the Crusaders came out flat also on the wrong end of the Senior Wolter ties Crusader homerun record. day at the plate. against IUPUI (3-25) in a 10-1 loss score line as Cam Thompson , "When she is hitting, she smokes VU didn't let up in the second in game one of a doubleheader on posted a 6-4, 6-1 victory at fifth Rhodafor all-time the ball," said head coach Randy game, riding senior Stephanie Kelly Monday. singles. Schneider. "She is getting on base to a 7-0 win in the nightcap. "We underestimated them and Butler's dominance carried homerun mark 40 percent of the time, which is "We take it one game at a time," didn't come ready to play," Wolter over to doubles play as the Bull­ what you need." Wolter said. "But we always have said. dogs swept all three matches. Ryan O'Gara Freshmen Sara Strickland and sweep in mind." The team managed only three Casperson and Jenkins posted Torch Staff Writer Joylyn Ichiyama also homered for The following day, VU came out hits while IUPUI had 11 in the five- an 8-3 victory over Schwartz Early on in the season, it is VU. ready to hit, scoring early and often inning win. and Keifer at the top of the order clear that the Valparaiso University VU started the in a five-inning "Sometimes you just have days while senior Lindsey Gustafson women's softball team will have little conference sea­ She is getting on 8-0 win. like that," Schneider said. "We just and junior Julie Wingstrom were trouble putting runs on the board. son strong with RBI singles couldn't find ways to score. Their downed 8-2 by Jaimes and Bo- Consistency, on the other hand, is a a weekend series base 40 percent of from Conner and hits,were timely and ours weren't." browski at the number two spot. different story. sweep of Detroit the time, which is Ichiyama got the VU bounced back in game two Ashley Breitenbach and Thomp­ VU was unable to muster enough (3-i5> 0-3). what you need. team going in the as the team blew a 7-1 lead but son wrapped up the points for offense in the opening game of a The Crusaders first. pushed across a run in the seventh Butler with an 8-0 victory over twin bill on Wednesday at North­ won both games Randy Schneider "We have been to secure the victory. junior Camill Burden and soph­ ern Illinois in a 5-3 loss. But in the on Saturday, the .attacking early re­ Strickland, Wolter, freshman Head Coach omore Jackie O'Reilly. nightcap, the Crusaders exploded first one coming in ally well," Wolter Alex Lagesse and sophomore Jill Ja- The Crusaders hope to earn for 13 runs, their best offensive out­ dramatic fashion. said. "It says a lot cobson all had multi-hit games for their first conference win and put in more than two years, in a 13-1 Trailing by three runs head­ about us being ready to play with a the Crusaders while Kelly picked first victory under Traci Edwards victory over the Huskies. ing into the bottom of the seventh championship-type attitude." up her fifth win of the season in the when they challenge Youngstown Leading the way for VU (17-8, inning, freshman Kelsey Phalen Freshman Jordan Rutkowski circle. State on Sunday morning as they 3-0 Horizon League) was Ash­ and junior Whitney Warner both added an RBI triple and sophomore The Crusaders will host UIC (8- look to snap a nine-match losing ley Wolter. The senior outfielder reached base to bring up the tying Lisa DeBruzzi's two-run single end­ 17, 3-0) in a weekend series begin­ streak. belted two homeruns, including a run in sophomore Sadie Conner. ed the contest via the mercy rule. ning with a doubleheader at 2 p.m. three-run bomb in the first to give Conner blasted the first pitch over "The Detroit series was a good tomorrow. Contact Jeff Harbert at torch. the team the only runs they would the center field fence. indication that we can hit the ball," Contact Ryan O'Gara at torch. sports@valpo. edu. need. The second shot tied Wolter Wolter ended the game with a Schneider said. [email protected]. Crusader bats lead to split with Butler want to win two out of three in the Woodson said it was the best and scoring three times. Freshman McCormick has been a solid fac­ VU takes two of series," Woodson said. "We went offense he's seen so far this season, Kyle Gaedele and senior Matt Len­ tor to the Crusader defense, playing down there and played so well. I and that his players need to put the ski both tallied three hits apiece on both in the infield and seeing time three from Bulldogs don't know if we lead up in the third ball in play for the rest of the sea­ the day, while Lenski also drove on the mound. Woodson com­ game but the sign of a good team son. in three runs. VU ended the game mented that McCormick has been Michelle Golebiewski is if you win the first two games, "By far [it's] the best we've swung with 18 hits overall. one of his go-to men when it comes Torch Staff Writer you sweep the series. That's kind of the bats," Woodson said. "We just A pair of sophomores on the to closing the game. disappointing because I thought we need to keep that up. When you're mouno! sealed the deal for VU. Bryce "We worked with him through­ Valparaiso University men's had good momentum in that last hitting the ball everywhere and put­ Shafer (3-1) went 5.2 innings to earn out the offseason and he's throwing baseball head coach Tracy Wood­ game, and we just didn't swing the ting it in play, it's putting pressure his third win of the year. The hurler well enough, and we said let's give son said his team was going to put bats in the game and got behind." on the other team. It gives you op­ allowed three hits and one earned him a chance," Woodson said. "He's some pressure on Butler in their VU (7-12,2-2) opened up confer­ portunities to score more runs and run while fanning six and walking done well. He's going to get more Horizon League opener. They did ence play Friday, dominating Butler put the pressure off your team and three. Damon McCormick finished time on'the mound. We need to just that, winning two out of three 14-1 at Bulldog Park. The Crusaders defense." the game for the Crusaders, earning get guys that can get guys out and games in the conference opener last scored six times in the top of the Freshman Ryan Shober led the his first collegiate save in 3.1 innings throw strikes and he does that." weekend in Indianapolis. third inning, sending 11 batters to offensive attack for the Crusad­ of work. McCormick didn't allow a "Well, you know you always the plate. ers, going four of five on the day hit while striking out three. See Baseball, page A10

B2 [happenings] The Torch | Friday, March 27, 2009 Friday, March 27 Baseball vs. Milwaukee (doubleheader), 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. @ Emory G. Bauer Field

Physics and Astronomy Colloquium, 3:20 p.m. @ Neils 224 "Planets Around Other Stars" presented by Professor Bruce Hrivnak, Department of Physics and Astronomy.

International Film Festival, 7:30 p.m. @ Neils 234 Featuring "The Return," from Russia. Discussion will be led by Professor Andrew White.

Saturday, March 28 American Society for Engineering Education 2009 Re­ gional Conference, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. @ Harre Union

Sunday, March 29 __ Worship service, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. @ Chapel

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

Softball vs. UIC, 12 p.m. @ Softball field

Candlelight service, 10 p.m. @ Chapel

Monday, March 30 Softball vs. UIC (doubleheader), 1 and 3 p.m. @ Softball field

Author Ishmael Beah, 7 p.m. @ Union

Student Senate Meeting, 8 p.m. @ Neils 224 Dan Lund / The Torch Professor Lee Orchard works with Alex Albiniak and Caroline Crafton in the Valparaiso University Studio Theater during a rehearsal for the play "The Shape of Things," which premiers April 2. Tuesday, March 31 Christ College Freshman Debates, 6:30 p.m. @ Mueller Hall Refectory "Resolved: the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority shall proceed with plans to build the West Lake Corridor Extension to the South Shore Line."

Author Ishmael Beah, 7 p.m. @ Union

Wednesday, April 1 ___ Want to gain valuable job Softball vs. Wright State (doubleheader), 3 and 5 p.m. @ Softball field experience and make Kaffeestunde, 4-5 p.m. @ German House money while doing it? Latinos in Valparaiso for Excellence - Original perfor­ mance, 7 p.m. @ Kallay-Christopher 112 Worship service: Celebrate!, 10 p.m. @ Chapel Write for Thursday, April 2 Softball vs. UIC, 2 p.m. @ Softball field

Christ College Freshman Debates, 6:30 p.m. @ Mueller Hall Refectory JL JTIJJJ JL vilvvyil. "Resolved: Valparaiso University shall commit to becom­ ing carbon neutral by 2015." Working for The Torch will enhance your resume, show SELA Talent Show, 7 p.m. @ Union Cafe employers that you can work effectively under a deadline, and best of all, we pay all of our employees. "The Shape of Things," 8 p.m. @ Studio Theater

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'Everywhere I go I find a poet has been there before me." features -Sigmund Freud Quenching thirst in the Yunnan brought in some of the culture into SALT, World Relief that. We're basically saying 'water to go-" Campaign, aiming This is exactly what they're do­ ing. Currently, the clean water of to bring water to Saihan is located in a stream five kilometers from the village, near rural Chinese the peak of a mountain. Each day, women and children gather the wa­ ter in gourds and plastic contain­ April Edwards ers. Torch Staff Writer "They'll lake a head strap and m ... wrap a huge bag around their back, and women and children Traversing five kilometers along will walk two to three hours a day jagged slopes to melting ice waters up the mountain, carrying water," is a daunting task. Yet this task be­ Lohrmann said. "Sometimes^ de­ comes far more compelling when pending on the need, it'll happen one's village depends on the collec­ more than once a day." tion of these waters. Because of this, children are Human struggle often begets suffering from disease and not re­ compassion, and with the Social ceiving a proper education, while Action Leadership women are not Team, compas­ What would you do able to find jobs sion begets action. or care for their So when SALT with an extra five homes or their became aware of hours a day? children. The these conditions new system will in rural China, Jim Wetzstein allow quicker they decided to access to water, SALT Advisor focus on the issue letting people MCT for their annual bathe daily, clean In much of rural China drought is a constant menace, as suggested by this natural sand dune in irrigated fields. However, World Relief Campaign. their clothes, live healthier and have many rural villages don't receive such luxury and have to find alternate sources of water that are sometimes miles away. The campaign's mission this year more time to do other things. is to raise $15,000 for "Shui 2 Go! "What would you do with an Concordia Welfare and Education "One of the things we're always "There are probably so many Pipeline to the People." The goal of extra five hours a day?" Wetzstein Foundation/a non-profit organiza­ looking to do is reach out to other people on this campus that know the project is to bring clean water to asked. tion founded by Christians based in campus organizations," Lohrmann even more than we do," Lohrmann more than 900 people living in 200 Since the system will be imple­ Hong Kong, with offices in Yunnan. said. "We partnered with Valparaiso said. "I think it's really cool to bring houses in a village in the Yunnan mented and maintained entirely The group works on educating and International Student Association, people into this project, and one of province of southwestern China. by the village alone, SALT hopes improving overall health and well­ and they allowed us to come and the most powerful [things] is the "The point of the World Re­ to raise enough money to provide ness in impoverished communities talk at the World Banquet, and af­ stories." lief Campaign is to teach students' them with "a pipeline system, which in China. Two VU alumni, who terwards we collected donations." At recent SALT events, one stu­ grassroots fundraising, how to gain is gravity-fed as opposed to needing now work for CWEF, put SALT in The Chinese Student Scholar dent, sophomore Jameson Shang, donations without the backing of a pump," Lohrmann said, advocat­ contact with the group and made Association, the Chapel of the Res­ has shared his experiences about a big institute," said pastor James ing the most convenient method for the proposal. Iantha Schweie, who urrection, a local Lutheran high working on a water project in rural Wetzstein, SALT'S advisor. "It's also the people to use. "It's coming down graduated in 1996 with a degree in school, Valparaiso International China, digging trenches and build­ a great project." the mountain, which will, again, computer engineering, is the Yun­ Center and some fraternities and ing pipelines. The name of the project came make [the pipeline] more sustain­ nan manager, and Anna Horkey, sororities have also helped this se­ "Just the fact that students are al­ from a collaborative brainstorm­ able." the service team coordinator, grad­ mester. ways around and willing to donate ing session, where SALT members "There's going to be a pipeline uated in 2005 with a degree in Chi­ "It's definitely collaborative, and I when we have events, and they're searched for different words related system from the mountain stream nese Japanese Studies. think the biggest thing is that SALT willing to come to those events is to or meaning water. down to several different systems "They- said they were hitting wouldn't be able to do it on its own. incredibly crucial," Lohrmann said. "We wanted something that throughout the village that will themselves for not making the We have to be kind of a group and a As of last Tuesday, their cur­ was catchy but that also conveyed pump water into the individual proposal sooner," Lohrmann said. campus effort," Lohrmann said. rent raised total was $4,040.22. The a meaning to it," said senior Re­ homes," Lohrmann said. "Everyone "They just hadn't really thought They hope with all the aid group has a 5K event on May 2, and becca Lohrmann, WRC chairper­ gets the same water usage, and if 'wow, we worked with this organi­ they've received, they will be able to will continue to collect donations at son. "When someone said the word they go over that usage, they'll have zation and knew of this organiza­ empower this community. all of their events. They constantly 'shui' [the Chinese word for water, to pay a small fee, which will go tion when we were in college.'" "It alleviates so many issues explore new donation options: On­ pronounced shway] it just had a straight back into the maintenance SALT is also teaming up with when you have access to clean wa­ line donations, letter writing and nice and a beautiful imagery, and of the system." other organizations to achieve their ter," Lohrmann said, speaking par­ donations made at the union desk really captured the essence. It also SALT will be partnering with mission. tially of the health problems that with credit and debit cards. arise from carrying heavy loads "We give people a small token on the head and of our grati- back. They'll take a head tude in a form "The goal is of a 'tchotchke,' that they can get strap and they'll wrap which is a word access to water a huge bag around most people easier and there-" their back, and don't know," fore they can start Lohrmann said, a health initiative, women and children "but it's a small which will help to will walk two to three giveaway, a small eliminate a lot of hours a day up the thank you for a the disease." donation." But it's not mountain carrying The tchotchke just the Chinese water. is a small piece SALT wants to of copper pip­ help. SALT also ing with the shui wants to educate Rebecca Lohrmann character en­ the campus and WRC Chairperson graved into it that community about comes with some a different culture and society, and hemp so donors can create key about the importance of accessible chains and necklaces with it. It's a water. small way to thank people for their "So many people underestimate biggest donation contributions. the advantage of being able to take "Those two to three to five dol­ a shower in the morning, or hav­ lar donations that really make a big ing drinking water whenever we difference, and start to add up when want. We just turn the faucet on," you have 4,000 people on campus Lohrmann said. "(We are) educat­ that are helping," Lohrmann said. ing the campus about what it's like "The more we can identify with not to have access to water and how China," Lohrmann said, the more we can be a force for speaking that "it becomes a campus-wide project, word to other people." and a campus-wide joy to get that Dustin Lawrence / The Torch SALT is also looking to other $15,000." SALT publicly displays their progress with the World Relief Campaign with a model found in the back of the Chapel's sanctu­ people to help with educating the Contact April Edwards at torch. ary. Displayed is the total amount of money raised through donations. The organization's final goal is $15,000. campus and community. [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, March 27, 2009 "The Resurgence of Comic Books" B4

COMIC BOOKS! -- ONCE A MEDIUM "JUST FOR KIDS"-- WRITER: ZACH KING -- ILLUSTRATOR: LAUREN EOUN GLAUCON CREATED BY LAUREN EOUN & ZACH KING

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HE OUGHT TO KNOW. GREG KARRAS, WHO PUBUSHEP HIS OWN GRAPHIC NOVEL LAST GOTTA... YEAR, HAS BEEN SELLING COMICS SINCE GET... I99C* BUT WHY ARE GRAPHIC NOVELS SO HOT? JAMES STOKER HAS AN IDEA: MORE!

BUT AFTER A MONTH, THAT DOESN'T DO IT FOR YOU AND YOU FIND GRAPHIC NOVELS, WHICH ARE WAY LONGER AND DON'T HAVE ADS — THAT'S UKE UNCUT COCAINE/' SEE LAST ISSUE-EP. I B5 "The Resurgence of Comic Books' The Torch | Friday, March 27, 2009

THROUGH GRAPHIC NOVELS; COMIC BOOKS INFILTRATEP THE RESPECTABLE MAIN­ STREAM OF CULTURE ANP ACAPEMIA

ART 311-A, "COMICS AND A UNIT ON TRAUMA ENCOMPASSES WORKS LIKE MOORE'S "WATCHMEN/ I SEEINGMODES," IS SPLIT MY FAVORITE SO SPIEGELMAN'S "MAUS," AND FRANK FAR IS "WATCHMEN. INTO UNITS. INCLUDING: MILLERS "BATMAN: YEAR ONE." IT'S SO COMPLEX, THE PERTH THEY WERE ABLE TO PUT INTO EACH CHARACTER.

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ANOTHER UNIT TWO COVERS SENDER, IT IS GENUINELY SOME­ SPECIFICALLY FEMININITY. THING THAT STUDENTS ARE INTERESTED IN. ITS ALWAYS NICE TO HAVE STUDENTS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN THE TEXTS AND WHO ARE HONESTLY EXCITED TO BE READING THEM.

—AND FEELING WE'RE NOT DEALING FULFILLED, TO BOOT. THIS RESURGING WAVE OF READERSHIP IS PROB­ WITH A PIECE OF ART. ABLY ONLY THE BEGINNING. AS LONG AS THERE I FELT UKEI FINALLY WE'RE READING IT. ARE READERS, THERE WILL BE BOOKS, AND AS ACCOMPLISHED SOME THAT'S WHAT HOOKS LONG AS THERE ARE BOOKS, THERE WILL BE PART OF MY UFE BY YOU. THAT'S WHAT PEOPLE TO READ THEM. ^READING A SUPERMAN KEEPS YOU COMING COMIC. ^BACK FOR MORE. B6 [classifieds] The Torch | Friday, March 27, 2009 To Place a Classified Ad Furnished apartment avail­ Leo's my earlier skepticism and disbelief a stronger correlation between sig­ able for rent Weather of these accidental weathermen was nificant increases in temperature and Classified ads are available Non-smoking only. Two incorrect. Research being done, at the the occurrence of headaches. When bedrooms plus a den. Wash­ Weekly Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cen­ temperatures rose by more than nine free of charge to current er and dryer; utilities includ­ VU students. ter (BIDMC) is beginning to provide degrees Fahrenheit in only 24 hours, ed. Free wireless Internet a link between bad weather and bad the number of headaches increased • with your own router. All All non-student classified headaches. by almost 10 percent. of this included for $675.00 For years the medical community So I guess I need to reexamine my ads must be pre-paid by Torch Chief Meteorologist Please call Elizabeth Rufnake has assumed that individuals claiming lack of faith in the abnormal and low­ cash, check, Visa, Master­ at (219) 465-1129 More headaches mean more Card or Discover. to have headaches before the onset of er the threshold on my malarky me­ rain? less than desirable weather was due to ter. Next time my grandfather begins • Free Coffee House www. I'm sure at this point in all of our the lowering of barometric pressure predicting the weather thanks to his E-mail torch.classifieds@ nextgenerationvalpo.com lives, we have met at least one per­ and jts correlation with oncoming bum leg that he calls his World War II valpo.edu, call (219) 464- son who can "feel" the approach of weather fronts. This speculation re­ gift, I suppose I'll have to take notes. 5426 or fax Earn Extra Money bad weather. Be it the stiffening of a mained mostly theory until recently (219)464-6728. Students needed ASAP. Earn war-damaged knee or the onset of a thanks to the research at BIDMC. Your forecast up to $150 per day being a characteristic headache, some people More than 7,000 medical records Friday - Clouds and falling temps To Place a Display Ad mystery shopper. No expe­ really believe they have some sort of were examined that dealt with patients High: 48 Low: 32 rience required. Call 1-800- sixth sense about the atmosphere. For a complete copy who were admitted into the emergen­ Saturday - Cloudy, rain, sleet, ter­ 722-4791. Personally, I've always been skep­ cy room complaining of severe head­ rible of the Torch Rate Card tical of these claims. Most likely this aches. By comparing the date of each High: 42 Low:3i call (219) 464-5426. Free Coffee House www. is due to bitterness towards the fact arrival to the corresponding archived Sunday - Cold and cloudy nextgenerationvalpo.com that a man with an accidental head weather data, researchers could look High: 38 Low: 28 wound might be able to predict bad for trends in the results. Monday - Warming up with a few Free Coffee House www.nextgen- Writers Needed weather better than me and my four- After completion of the study, it rays of sun erationvalpo.com The Torch is looking for year degree. I mean, come on. How is was found that the number of head­ High: 52 Low: 41 writers and editors for every that fair? I study hard for four years aches increased slightly during the Tuesday - Back to rain and clouds Earn Extra Money section. If you are interested to learn how the atmosphere works, lowering of barometric pressure. High: 53 Low: 33 Students needed ASAP. Earn up a position, contact The Torch and some uncoordinated teen takes a Some scientists suggest that these Wednesday - Light rain showers, •to $150 per day being a mystery at [email protected], call 464- nosedive off the top of a flight of stairs findings may cross over to those pa­ little sun shopper. No experience required. 5426 or come by The Torch and all of the sudden he's Tom Skill- tients with injuries that become in­ High: 51 Low: 32 Call 1-800-722-4791. office in Schnabel Hall, room ing. flamed before bad weather. Contact Justin Leo at torch@valpo. 35 for an application. But I digress. It seems as though This research also pointed toward edu.

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••;; for listeners, he's brought friends. «0UN____ playful greatest The recording process took much Torch Staff Writer longer than before and involved record to date the use of real instruments, often­ I don't know about you, but times being played by real people. L enjoy art because of the subtle Although some of the piano parts meanings it. can reveal. Art that is Chris Zaplatosch are so elaborate that a human can­ especially provocative and thought­ Torch Staff Writer not play them, the computer that ful generates important discussion. filled in had a hard time playing This is the art that lasts. Much of the Dense (adj): Marked by com­ those parts too. art that has remained in the public pactness or crowding together of To recreate the album in live eye throughout history does so be­ parts. See also: "Bromst," by Dan performances takes approximately cause it appeals and is pertinent to Deacon. fifteen people. You have two gui­ the human condition. It is timeless, "Bromst," the sophomore album tarists, five people playing synthe­ continuing to divulge meaning into from electronic artist Dan Deacon, sizers and other electronics and minds influenced by many cultures is not only one of the best records eight people playing drums, xylo­ and contexts. And this discovery of of 2009 to date, but also one of the phones and other percussion. Re­ meaning is what provides satisfac­ best examples of density in music. member that density? That is what tion. This marks a significant change it means. There is, however, a category of in the style of Deacon's previous Songs sound like they should be media that does not aim to probe work, namely too overbearing ym/m the deeper issues. It is simply cre­ his 2007 release If you're looking for with that amount ated to bring instant gratification to "Spiderman of instrumenta­ the viewer without having to exer­ of the Rings." an exciting record tion, but due to cise extensive thought. This is the That record was that will leave your excellent compo­ category of "entertainment," a cre­ written and re­ brain feeling tired sition, they work ation that serves simply to pleasur- corded by Dan out splendidly. ably occupy the mind. himself over the after listening to it, In fact, they will While art brings satisfaction course of about look no further. blow your mind. through the discovery and under­ three weeks. It And one of the standing of meaning, entertainment focused more best parts about provides pleasure without having to on heavy electronic sounds and this record is that it will continue go through all that work - given, the live shows were performed in the to blow your mind, listen after lis­ line between art and entertainment Photo Provided middle of the crowd, Dan hovering ten. Replay value is huge on this Dan Deacon's sophomore album "Bromst" gets rave reviews. is rarely clear-cut. Still, is there any­ over a table of all sorts of electronic record, and if you have any kind thing wrong with enjoying a bit of gadgets. of appreciation for music, you can with a similar four-song combo. for improvement on this album. entertainment? Of course not. But Fast-forward just two years to continue to listen to it, analyze it, And there are only eleven songs on If you're looking for an exciting what concerns me is when we allow today. "Bromst" is a much more and just think "wow." One sugges­ the record. The three songs in the record that will leave your brain ourselves to be oversaturated and mature and well-composed record. tion is to listen to it with a pair of middle are the biggest shortcom­ feeling tired after listening to it, content with entertainment alone. . Not that "Spiderman of the Rings" decent headphones to enhance the ing of the record, which isn't saying look no further. While entertainment is fine, isn't a good record, but as even effect. much, as they are also fairly good The views expressed are those of even healthy for periodic relaxation, Deacon himself says, "That album The album starts off with a four- songs. the writer and not necessarily those it is essential to keep the mind en­ was very carefree and youthful song combo of enthusiastic great­ Overall, the record gets a score of The Torch. Contact Chris Zapla­ gaged in art. For clarification on the - sort of partying for the sake of ness. Come to think of it, it ends of 9.2 out of 10. There is little room tosch at [email protected]. distinction and effects of art versus entertainment, the two films "The Dark Knight" and "Watchmen" can be compared. "The Dark Knight" was a film that entertained both visually and philosophically by pre­ Painting the picture of a painter senting relevant issues, left open- ended enough to allow the viewer takes place slowly and is constantly ing of the image, not in the setup the other, but it is also easy to see the task of "joining the discussion" Artist struggles subject to change. Photography of the subject. It is easy to see why how they have almost nothing to of justice and ethics. The general is a discovery of what is already skill in one do with each other. When I pick opinion of the film seems to be very with claim to be present. Even when pictures are can trans­ up a brush, I get to make decisions positive because of this fact, and posed, the photographer has j late to about what makes it onto my can­ it is pleasing to have a culture en­ a painter above to find a composi- ,•""'" vas. For example, if I decide gaged through the means of the art tion through that I do not like a wrinkle, form of film. other art forms the view- it is not on the painting. Unfortunately, "Watchmen" was finder, and If I want that chair to be not as satisfying. While still visually once the purple, it can be, and brilliant - an art in itself - the un­ HM^T picture that is core to painting, derlying philosophy was stagnant has been the activity of making and seemingly cast aside. True, it taken, there decisions. would be nearly impossible to pres­ Torch Staff Writer is only so If a photographer ent the depth of the book on film, much that does not like a car in a and perhaps it is unfair to even I am a painter, which is quite can be done shot, they have to wait for make a comparison. But even taken a designation to have. A badge of to it in order the car to leave or go to the solely as a film, it still lacked sub­ specialization much like the title to change the ' parallel discipline of the stance. I read a review that claimed photographer or graphic designer, photo. Photoshopper. The painter the movie was "soulless." I believe it marks me under the heading Photoshop gets to observe critically, full this is an accurate description. And of artist' but keeps me separated has "drasti­ of the knowledge that they the audience I viewed the movie from the other aforementioned cally increased have editorial power. The with responded to the film with a disciplines. the photogra­ photographer has editorial resounding, "Eh, it was all right." This is a good thing, believe me, pher's ability to power too, but only the power It seems as though most people left as I am an awful photographer. It manipulate a to edit what they show you and with an empty feeling. is an interesting thing to be bad at, photo, but that not necessarily what you see. The difference in reaction be­ especially when one considers that process is so far There is no battle about 'bet­ tween these films, the "Dark Knight" painting is also interested in image away from the ter.' One title is just as good as being art and "Watchmen" being making. I am also a representation­ camera that it another title, which is why we are entertainment, reveals that perhaps al painter (as opposed to abstract), becomes a differ­ all going to have to come to terms what people truly desire is in fact which brings me even closer to ent art altogether. with the Photoshoppers and their art. In a world where technology photography. Heck, sometimes it I am pretty sure unique abilities. But most artists continuously makes tasks easier and would be easier to be a photog­ some people could will eventually identify their spe­ entertainment saturates every me­ rapher. We achieve such similar safely add the title cialization, and the fundamental dia form, maybe we are becoming goals, and a camera is much faster Photoshopper to differences in the mediums are the fed up with meaningless pastimes. than oil paint.There is a distinct the list of special­ strongest dictator of that. In the future, I do hope to see (and difference, however, and that is the izations under the That is why I can claim that I wonder if people agree) that we get core of my ability to claim the title term artist.' am a painter, not a photographer, a little more "Dark Knight" and a of'painter.' Painting and we are all OK With that. And I little less "Watchmen." The difference lies in the pro­ the opposite am an awful photographer. The views expressed are those of cess, which seems like an obvious many ways The views expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily those answer, but it often goes unno­ as manipula­ the writer and not necessarily those of The Torch. Contact Lauren Edlin ticed. Painting is creating on a sur­ tion comes of The Torch. Contact Patrick Lay at at [email protected]. face. It is an organic process that in the mak­ torch. ae@valpo. edu. The Torch | Friday, March 27, 2009 B8

"Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memory." - Oscar Wilde

BECKER'S Boys Like Girls head to campus BANTER Sandwiches return Union Board gets popular alternative on rock band, drops ECKEB _ Torch Staff Writer ticket prices Quietly, without fanfare or an­ nouncement, the Harre Union Kris Adamik gained its largest improvement Torch Staff Writer since opening. Hidden inconspicuously within Fans of tight jeans, flat-ironed the Campus Cafe, an improvement hair-dos and solid alternative rock was made that makes the place wor­ should mark their calendars for thy of the name, which I bestowed this year's spring concert. upon it after seeing it: The New The rising rock stars of Boys Lank Store. Like Girls are headlining Union That's right. The full-on sand­ Board's annual concert at'7:30 p.m. wich bar is back. on April 25 at Valparaiso Univer­ Before writing this column, I sity. almost stopped myself for selfish "(Boys Like Girls) are very with reasons. I enjoy the relative peace our generation, very modern and and quiet that the Campus Cafe Photo Provided poppy," said Union Board concert Martin Johnson, lead singer of Boys Like Girls, will be performing at this year's spring concert. provides during the lunch hour. I chair Rachel Heinrich. am worried that the Return of the Not only do the boys of Boys ing on this album. It is one of those headlining tour, in addition to Tickets for this year's spring Sandwich Bar (RoSB) could tip the Like Girls look like the rock stars that you can put on and play all the playing alongside bands like the concert are only five dollars for balance in dining-spot popularity, of the modern emo-punk scene, way through, enjoying each track All-American Rejects and Motion VU students, whereas last year's making my dining less enjoyable. but the Boston natives also know for its own uniqueness." City Soundtrack, and appearing on student tickets for the concert fea­ However, I determined that this how to put together a quality rock The success of Boys Like Girls Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2007. turing Dashboard Confessional's information was too big to keep album.. is a relatively recent phenomenon. Despite their growing fame in Chris Carrabba sold for 15 dollars. from the public. Their self-titled, debut album Singer/guitarist Martin Johnson, the last four years, some VU stu­ Heinrich said that Union I found myself in a fit of glee to­ has sold more than 500,000 cop­ bassist Bryan Donahue and drum­ dents were unaware of the band's Board's David Cook concert in day when I was walking from the ies since it was released in August mer John Keefe formed the band connection with radio hits like February contributed to such low pizza bar with my two slices of piz­ of 2006. The al­ soon after high "Great Escape." ticket prices for the upcoming za to the cooler to grab my bottled bum includes school. "I've heard (Boys Like Girls') Boys Like Girls concert. green tea, and spotted the return of chart-toppers like They seem like a After lead songs but didn't know the band," "I think tickets (are cheaper) this wonderful place. "Great Escape" - popular band, and guitarist Paul said sophomore Andy Kepshire, because the David Cook revenue (Two slices of pizza and a green it was voted num­ it's amazing that Di Giovanni, who attended the spring concert really helped. I was lucky that the tea is what I have had for lunch ber one by MTV's Keefe's cousin, reveal in the Campus Cafe on concert sold out - it made (Union nearly every day this semester.) fan-driven televi­ Valpo got them for joined the en­ Wednesday. Board) a lot of money," Heinrich I asked one of the staff on hand, sion show "Total their Spring Concert semble in 2005, However, Boys Like Girls has a said. "Because these tickets are a "Is this back for good?" Request Live" Boys Like Girls following, and their fans are vocal. little bit cheaper (than last year's), She replied, "Yep. It's sticking in 2007 - and Luis Ingram quickly posted "How the hell did Valpo get more people might come." around. We just added it." "Hero/Heroine," demos of their (Boys Like Girls) to come here?" For some Boys Like Girls fans, Although I was tempted to sim­ Junior alongside poi­ music online, at­ said sophomore Luis Ingram. though, the reasonable ticket price ply hide my pizza and make myself gnant ballads like" tracting a. record "They seem like a popular band, is just an added bonus to the tal­ the Becker's Signature Quesadilla, I "Holiday." producer and booking agent. and it's amazing that Valpo got ented musicians to take the stage. restrained. I know what I'm doing "(Boys Like Girls) managed After traveling the U.S. as a part them for their spring concert." "I commend Union Board for tomorrow, however. something that even legendary of the Pure Volume tour in early Not only will'the band's fan base this great pick," Goeman said. "I I will walk past the pizza, with bands have a difficult time doing 2006, they released their debut al­ draw a crowd for the April concert, think this concert will be one of confidence that I will be able to - they put out a rock solid album," bum in August of the same year. but cheaper ticket prices are sure to the best Valpo has seen in years." once again be reunited With the said junior Grant Goeman. "Every Since the record's release, Boys persuade otherwise frugal students Contact Kris Adamik at torch. quesadilla of my dreams: single one of their songs is amaz- Like Girls kicked off their first to attend. [email protected]. One tortilla, with (applied in this order), chicken, two slices of provoione cheese, green peppers, onions (I didn't see any onions, but I'm sure they are there somewhere), Theater Department takes on 'The Shape of Things' shredded cheddar cheese, parme- a completely different person. It san cheese, oregano and Tabasco Neil LaButes would get boring if yotf were con­ sauce for good measure. I will have stantly playing yourself." to walk back to the pizza bar for controversial and "I think that people will be this, but I'm OK with that. somewhat refreshed with this play I will walk over to the panini comedic drama rather than something that's re­ maker, and adjust the temperature ally conservative. I know we are down from it's full heat to some­ brought to life labeled as pretty conservative, but where between 50 and 75 percent. we're also a liberal arts school. So, Any experienced panini maker user hopefully people can come in with knows that at full heat, the outside Liz Powers an open mind and really appreciate will be burnt before the inside even Torch Staff Writer a more mature, thought-provoking warms up. play," said freshman Dane Call- I will then cook my quesadilla Set in the Midwest at a liberal strom, who will also be performing to perfection, with nice black lines arts college, Neil LaButes play in the play. "I expect people to en­ on the tops and bottoms. In a per­ "The Shape of Things" explores so­ joy it and appreciate its effects on fect world, a little bit of provoione ciety's fascination with image and the audience." cheese will have oozed out of the the risks that people are willing to Callstrom thinks "The Shape of quesadilla and be a little burnt. take in the name of love and art. Things" has a good combination I will eat this burnt cheese first, then move on to the rest of my Directed by Lee Orchard, the play Rebecca Barnes / The Torch of comedic and serious parts, al­ focuses on the lives of four college Caroline Crafton and Alex Albiniak rehearse for their performance. lowing it to be highly entertaining quesadilla. I will be reunited with students. while still maintaining its purpose. a long-lost friend, and remember As Orchard said in the Febru­ think it's good that Valpo is doing performing as Jenny in "The Shape "There's so much in this play how freshman and sophomore year ary 27 press release, the play ques­ a play like this. A little controversy of Things," hopes students can symbolically and metaphorically. lunches tasted. tions if one can really believe what shouldn't keep us from perform­ look at the play with an inquisitive It really pushes the mind." While I'd encourage you to try is seen on the surface, and what the ing," Crafton said. "The college in mind. Junior Alana Mackenthun my quesadilla, you are free to en­ impact society has on a person. the play could be Valpo. The Dunes "I hope that people come with thinks the response to the show joy the new sandwich bar however "Are we free to act as we please, are even mentioned." an open mind, willing to truly will be varied. you'd like. Remember, enjoy sand­ or are we shaped by society and the Crafton will be playing the role examine the piece. We have all She said she thinks half the stu­ wiches responsibly, and don't make people who are important in our of Evelyn, a passionate and deter­ worked really hard, and are fairly dents will like it and have a positive my checkout lines too long. Those lives?" Orchard said. mined female character. certain our audiences will be pleas­ response to it while the rest may lines are an aspect of the Lanke­ Senior Caroline Crafton said "She has a lot of wit and a strong antly surprised," Hively said. "I re­ think twice about the production. nau store that I would like to forget she thinks "The Shape of Things" personality. She doesn't back down ally do not relate to my character The Valparaiso University pro­ about. was wonderfully written and easily from what she thinks is right. She at all. Jenny is quiet, reserved and duction of Neil LaBute's "The Shape The views expressed are those of relatable for many students here. sticks to her beliefs no matter what very trusting. I am the opposite of Things" opens next weekend. the writer and not necessarily those "It's a very controversial play the cost," she said. of all of those things. But that is Contact Liz Powers at torch.ae@ of The Torch. Contact Jon Becker at that includes very dark themes. I Junior Carly Hively, who will be what makes theater fun, becoming valpo.edu. [email protected].