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Tonight: Gotcha, 34° complete weather on pg. 2 VOYEUR PLEADS GUILTY Former student accepts plea bargain; child pornography charges dropped INSIDE Jennifer Hanson computer by Secret Service agents. The digi­ After the TORCH WRITER tized images depicted sexual activity by chil­ News charges were dren under age 16, officials charged. filed, Hayen A Harder Task Former Valparaiso University student According to police, Hayen had two withdrew from Christopher Hayen pleaded guilty to tapes in his Wehrenberg Hall dorm room VU. He is cur­ voyeurism after putting a wireless video cam­ made in August 2002 by the recording device. rently attending era inside a locker room used by the school's Brian Gensel, chief deputy prosecuting Ball ' State women's volleyball and basketball teams last attorney for Porter County, said they have University. August. never prosecuted a video voyeurism case, so During his In exchange for his plea last week, pros­ they do not have a particular track record days at VU, ecutors agreed to drop child pornography regarding plea agreement terms. Hayen played on Professor appointed to charges against Hayen. "What was of utmost importance to the the Crusader's Christopher Hayen World Interfaith When sentenced on Jan. 5, Hayen could prosecutor's office is that Hayen have a felony football squad. Committee receive up to three years in prison and a conviction, which the plea agreement requires. Junior defensive lineman, Ted Soller said page 3 $10,000 fine for the charges. He faces up to three years incarceration, but the Hayen story is an embarrassment to the The child pornography charges were the actual amount will be up to the judge," 3 Opinion related to information recovered from Hayen's Gensel said. see •VOYEUR P*& Friends with salad Nothing but the truth Pretend to be a vegetarian for a week to conserve BMET major Earth's resources page 7

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The Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast meteorology underwent final scrutiny by the cur­ A guide for students on riculum committee and was canceled this week. how to keep a long "This was indeed one of the very few remain­ distance flame burning ing B.A. programs in this field left in this country," page 9 said Jon Kilpinen, chair and professor of geography and meteorology. A & E The American Meteorological Association Dinner belles recently revised their criteria for the AMS Seal of Approval Program for Radio and Television. This seal is the industry standard in broadcast meteorology, and VU's B.A. program no longer met the new requirements, which led to the deci­ sion to cancel the program. "To be a TV meteorologist you now have to be a whiz in math, science and communications," A look at the 2003 said Chris MacDonald, a junior in his fourth year of Freshman Production college and one of the eight current majors on track page 13 to still receive the B.A. degree. "I stand by VU's decision, however, because Sports we want every VU meteorology grad to be Sporty Slushies equipped to succeed in the field, and it is tough without the AMS seal," said MacDonald. The new requirements for the seal are laden with upper-level meteorology and mathematics, classes which are only offered to current bachelor of science meteorology students. "They need what basically amounts to a B.S. program," Kilpinen said. "Calculus III, physics, more science - our B.A. track students would be at Attorney Victor J. Garo spoke about the importance of ethics in law, worked pro-bono on the a professional disadvantage to compete for a career case of Joseph Salvati for more than 30 years. Salvati was wrongfully imprisoned for more against this program." than three decades in a government conspiracy. B.S. meteorology students will still have the Kim Bel I ware client, who originally was sentenced to option of taking a B.A. minor in television and Varsity locker rooms get ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR death in the electric chair. "The FBI acted radio through the communication department to frozen treat machines like God in this case. They determined who prepare professionally for an on-camera career. page 18 Truth is often stranger than fiction. In was going to live and who was going to The statistics show that this may indeed be the the case of attorney Victor Garo, the axiom die," said Garo. safer route for those students not willing to gamble INDEX could not be more true. In 1965, Salvati, who at the time was on having a job upon graduation. Garo recounted his story,. 33 years in a truck driver providing for his wife and Only one of 14 B.A. broadcast meteorology News 1 the making, before an audience in the their four children, took out a $400 loan students since 1997 have gained employment in the Weather /Beat 2 Union Great Hall Monday night. In his ani­ from a local loanshark, who had ties to the field, while about 20 meteorology majors who Announcements 2 mated lecture, Garo spoke of his client, Joe criminal Joe Barboza, to help pay the bills. completed the TV/radio minor now work in broad­ Salvati's journey through a simple $400 Barboza was facing life in prison and was Opinion 7 cast meteorology. loan in the 1960s, an FBI setup that framed eager to make a deal with authorities. In MacDonald knows what he is facing when he Features 9 him for murder and the subsequent three exchange for testimony against high-level graduates next year with the B.A. degree. ValPoll 12 decades of his life spent as an innocent organized crime figures, the FBI guaran­ "Now [with the seal requirement changes] I A&E 13 man behind bars. teed Barboza that he would be able to must rely on my internship, a dazzling demo tape, "[The government] stole his life for Clips & Classified: 16 a e 5 33 years," Garo said in reference to his •GARO v % see Sports 17 see METEOROLOGY page 3 page 2, The Torch NEW: November 14, 2003

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kVUPD and Valparaiso Fire Department responded to November 7 Wehrenberg Hall in refer­ ence to a fire alarm. The • VUPD responded to building was evacuated. University Park Apartments The cause of the alarm was Students walk by the Schnabel Hall expansion construction site. The new addition will house the in reference to a fire alarm. friendly cooking smoke. Department of Geography and Meteorology, currently housed in the basement of Mueller Hall. The building was evacuat­ ed. The cause of the alarm November 9 was friendly cooking campus smoke. ^VUPD responded to the main entrance of Alumni November 8 Hall in reference to an •VUPD conducted a traffic intoxicated subject. The Campus food drive Education open house stop on a vehicle that was intoxicated subject was not The Valparaiso University Colony of the VU will celebrate International Education speeding. A routine comput­ cooperative with officers. Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity needs your Week with an OPEN HOUSE in the VUCA er check was made on the He was handcuffed and help in our inaugural food drive! Please help Lobby on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 6 p.m. to operator. The operator was transported to Porter us to raise more than 3 million pounds of 9 p.m. There will be displays featuring VU's driving with a suspended County Jail for booking. He food over the North American Continent in study-abroad programs, the foreign lan­ license. A citation was was charged with minor the largest single day Greek philanthropy guage clubs, INTERLINK, VISA, Amnesty issued. consumption of alcohol. event. All food donations will go to local International, and others. Entertainment will Prior to the arrest, a window food banks in the Porter/Lake County area be at 7 p.m. International snacks and •VUPD responded to Brandt had been broken out of the to help those families in need to have food refreshments will also be served. Everyone Hall in reference to a dis­ student's room. The student for Thanksgiving. Please give non-perish­ is invited. able food items only. Please deposit these in charged fire extinguisher. became belligerent when the boxes located in the lobbies of the resi­ At the time of the report questioned about the inci­ dence halls and major academic buildings Oatmeal and artmries there were no suspects. dent. around campus. These boxes will be in the "Existential Entrees: Exploring the Potential lobbies until Friday, Nov. 14. If you have of Oatmeal" will be the next Table Topic 10-43 any questions please feel free to e-mail us at sponsored by the Student Health Center. Seat belt crackdown to target most at risk drivers - [email protected] Stop in on Tuesday morning, Nov. 18 for a teens and young adults free bowl of oatmeal served with a variety of choice toppings. You may also sign up to As the national safety belt use rate jumped to 79 percent, it is clear that Find your V.O.I.C.E. participate in the 30-day Oatmeal Challenge more and more Americans are aware of the dangers of driving without a safe­ How will you leave your mark? V.O.I.C.E. to lower your cholesterol. Please call the ty belt. Unfortunately, teens and young adults are many of the 59 million (Volunteer Opportunities in Community Health Center ext. 5060 for more info. Americans still tempting fate and driving unbuckled. So, how do we get our Engagement) connects you with volunteer youth to buckle up when they think tragedy won't happen to them? opportunities. Some examples include cam­ It's simple: surround them with the strong message: "Click It or Ticket- pus clean-up, service at an animal shelter or Habitat pmmmy drlwe if you won't buckle up to save your life, then buckle up to save yourself a tick­ nursing home, tutoring, helping at a home­ VU's Habitat for Humanity chapter is hold­ et," and back it up with a strong enforcement to push "Seat Belt Check Points less shelter, interviewing veterans, raising ing a Million Penny Drive at local business­ and Saturation Patrols." hunger awareness and Relay for Life. You es Saturday, Nov. 15. Donations will go That's exactly what's going to happen this Thanksgiving holiday as more choose your level of involvement, so come toward a house that will be built this spring. than 13,000 law enforcement agencies including campus police departments in learn more Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. in Students will be located at the following all 50 states launch the national Click It or Ticket Mobilization, a nationwide the Lank Cafe. New people are always wel­ locations: K-Mart on Calumet, Walgreen's law enforcement effort to protect young people and others from the leading risk on U.S. 30, and Von Tobel's on Washington they face -traffic crashes. The two-week enforcement wave, which runs from come! St. Students will be present at each business Nov. 17-30, is based on a proven public health model to increase belt use called between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. "highly visible enforcement." All too often, we are called upon to pull fatally injured people from cars The university will host a blood drive on - and we'd rather write a thousand tickets than face one more of these Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m in the Union. Smmrity rush tragedies. Traffic causes are the leading cause of death among young people. Staff, faculty and students may schedule an Women interested in sorority rush are invit­ Half of those killed would be alive today if they had simply put on their seat appointment by calling 462-8543. Walk-ins ed to attend the potential new member infor­ belt. are welcome. mational meetings. The next one is Dec. 11 The high visibility enforcement model of Click It or Ticket is based on at 9:30 p.m. in Neils Science Center 234. years of research showing that for most people who don't wear seat belts - especially young people - the possibility of receiving a ticket is a more credi­ ble incentive than the threat of injury or death. Safety messages don't work. The residence halls will close for Cap and gown rental forms for December Enforcement messages, backed up by strong enforcement activities do. Thanksgiving Break on Saturday, Nov. 22 graduation are due back, by Nov 17. Forms That's why the Valparaiso University Police Department is doing every­ at noon. Students must vacate the building at can be picked up at the University Book thing we can to get the word out to those who face the greatest risk - teens and this time. The residence halls will re-open Center or call Sue at x7631. young adults. By buckling up, our youth could save more than just money from on Sunday, Nov. 30 at noon. hefty fines; they could save their lives.

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RACHEL UHLIG New television production equipment is unpacked and ready to be used in Schnabel Hall's new weather studio.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 munications departments are my transcript, and an amazing anticipating a large increase in resume in order to succeed in the the number of students who are field...not holding the AMS seal interested in broadcast meteorol­ is a blow," said MacDonald. ogy. The communications "The new building will department remains relatively have a green screen to practice unaffected by the cancellation. on," said senior Vanessa Myers. However, they do report rapidly "That's something I'm lacking Nelly van Doorn-Harder will be serving for the next three years on an LFW committee focusing on the research and rising numbers of students right now and that's something analysis of Christian-Muslim relations. enrolled in the TV/radio pro­ important." Katie Fassl gram. Myers is completing the Shari'ah," said van Doorn-Harder, referring to TORCH WRITER "For several years now we B.S. degree in meteorology as harsh Islamic law that utilizes physical punish­ have seen steadily increasing well as studies in TV/radio Nelly van Doorn-Harder, associate professor ment as the consequence for committing a crime. enrollments in our TV/radio through the communications of theology, has taken on a very tough job. Van "This fear is not realistic, because Muslims courses coming from Met department. Doorn-Harder is one of three scholars serving as a only make up 3 percent of Denmark's population," majors taking a minor or second "I think [the addition] will core member of a Lutheran World Federation said van Doorn-Harder. "Our purpose is to educate major in the program," said be a big draw, especially with committee. The LWF is a large body that repre­ the people so they will no longer have these fears." Douglas Kocher, chair of the the 24-hour weather channel," sents most Lutheran churches of the world. The The meeting in Copenhagen was the second communications department. she said. federation's main purpose is to assist churches of five conferences scheduled. After each meeting Student reaction seems to Kilpinen anticipates just as around the world with different problems they core members can expect to be occupied with up be limited, and mostly positive, much, if not more, involvement may be facing. to three months of work in addition to their regu­ according to Bart Wolf, profes­ in broadcast meteorology with "After Sept. 11, a lot of Lutheran churches lar occupations. "We have to go through and edit sor of meteorology. the new facilities. our findings, as well as adding our own research," faced challenges as how to see their Muslim "They understand that "The new studios and the said van Doorn-Harder. Serving as a core member neighbors. They asked for some guidance, and we're not trying to pull the rug building in general will give stu­ includes a three-year commitment. that's what the core committee is for. We go in and out from under them. We need to dents so many more options, and The findings of the core group's research look at different cases and analyze problems," said meet and exceed national stan­ they value that experience, and van Doorn-Harder. will be compiled into a book and a movie, which dards and turn out the best stu­ employers value it as well," he Van Doorn-Harder was chosen as a core will initially be distributed in Geneva and the dents possible, and they under­ said. "This shouldn't be consid­ member because of her expertise in Christian- United States. The last conference will be held in stand," said Wolf. ered the elimination of a major, Muslim relations. The committee began meeting May 2005 at VU. Upon the completion of the we're just streamlining it a bit." in June and most recently had an October research "We thought it was very important to hold conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. the final conference here. VU is one of the few While in Copenhagen, van Doorn-Harder, Lutheran universities where students can study •VOYEUR team. Hansen also said she feels along with the two other core members from different religions," van Doorn-Harder said. I sorry that Hayen messed up the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Geneva and Denmark, visited Bishops, churches, "Also, VU is located very close to Chicago - a city don't want rest of his life over a small inci­ mosques and scholars. They also had meetings with a high Muslim population." our team to be associated with dent. with the president of Denmark, different youth The conference will be approximately five his actions," Seller said. "He "I don't think he shouldn't groups, the press and the parliament. days long, with the first two days closed to com­ was not a be punished "Denmark is currently having a problem mittee members. Days three and four will be ded­ large factor u Of course it was for what he's with racism; there is hatred against people who icated to meetings with pastors and government on the foot­ done but I don't look Danish. People are afraid that Muslims members, and the final day will be open to the ball team. lightmare for a few feel like that will make Denmark theirs and enforce the public. After the ays. It creeps you one stupid incident we decision just dropped ut to know you've destroyed the issue and >een watched, but anything don't men­ ir team was able to he's ever tion it." our worked for." A quick study in Senior turn i I dent intO Sophomore Marion 3»»p that Lauren Italian. Hansen, an Moulton, member of br is Closer a]S0 a mem. the women's tOQ< 3er me volleyball .her.' ' °f team, was women's one of the MARIOf volleyball HANSEN team, was a team mem- WOMEN'S VOLLEY Baked Ziti, lasagna, Panint, baked ziti \LL TEAM MEMBER freshman bers affected Fettuceirie Alfredo* meal deal 3.29 Hi when the by the videotape. She said she incident occurred. Includes small Baked Ziti entree was not very upset about the ove?i-feaked Submarmos*. and 22 oz. Drink. "Being a freshman when incident at the time, and has not the incident happened, it was Ciao. really followed the case. very shocking to know that "Of course it was a night­ someone could do that, or would mare for a few days," she said. even want to do that. I was hurt "ft creeps you out to know and disgusted at the time, but am you've been watched, but in a now happy that we have added a way our team was able to turn new locking mechanism to our the incident into an experience locker door to prevent this from that brought us closer together." happening again," she said.

VALPARAISO; 2809 Calumet AmJ$p-QQO\ 1 "•WLH^KI m it "m VlwiB »V« One coupon per person, per visit at participating | «9%IIll%ilS#wI ws# Fazolfs* Restayrants mty, Expires 12/18$3 CLU 43 jj torch ext. 747Q foKh.newstvalpo.edu page 4, The Torch NEW: November 14, 2003 International students may have Stop the press to pay Homeland Security fee Pulled papers cost Hampton grant Associated Press Marti Buckley Francisco Aguilar, a graduate student from THE REVEILLE (LOUISIANA STATE U.) Ecuador, said the fee could result in diminishing A prestigious journalism organization canceled a $55,000 numbers of students coming from abroad. grant to Hampton University after the school's administration (U-WIRE) BATON ROUGE, La. - International Aguilar said he paid hundreds of dollars to take confiscated the student newspaper for not running an item on the students are facing the possibility of being charged a the Test of English as a Foreign Language, to apply front page where the administration wanted it. new fee to study at universities in the United States. for a visa, and to take the Graduate Record The American Society of Newspaper Editors had intended The Department of Homeland Security pro­ Examination. He said these costs add up, and "that to provide funds for a 2004 summer training program for high posed a rule Oct. 27 that would add a $100 fee to the means lots of money." school journalism teachers at the university's new Scripps costs foreign students already face to attend a uni­ He said Europe offers several scholarships for Howard School of Journalism and Communications. versity. students, and an additional cost could be an issue for But the society voiced doubts after the university's actions This fee, according to the proposal in the students who are strapped for money. last month. Tuesday, it sent a clear message by declining to hand Federal Register, would cover the cost of the Student Haynes said the fee goes toward the mainte­ over the money. and Exchange Visitor Information System. nance of SEVIS. This includes gathering and storing "We're an organization that is devoted to the interests of SEVIS is a system that maintains current infor­ information on exchange students as well as keeping newspapers and is devoted to the First Amendment and every­ mation on exchange and visiting students while they that information current. thing it stands for in our society," said ASNE President Peter are in the United States. Haynes said she does not believe this fee is Bhatia, also executive editor of The Oregonian in Portland, Ore. Gillie Haynes, a U.S. Immigration and unreasonable. "And the actions that Dr. [JoAnn] Haysbert took fly in the face Customs Enforcement spokesperson, said SEVIS "I don't see why there would be [any opposi­ of that." was created as a reaction to the Sept. 11 terrorist tion]," she said. "This is a much-needed program." According to student journalists, the university confiscated attacks. Haynes said if a student is "serious about the Oct. 22 issue of the Hampton Script because a letter from Natalie Rigby, director of Louisiana State studying here," a fee should not deter him or her Haysbert, the acting university president, didn't make the front University's International Services Office, said the from doing so. page, as requested. fee, is "just one more encumbrance" for students She said SEVIS helps the government ''to be The issue had tackled a sensitive topic - the cleanup at the that desire to travel to America. able to allow and welcome all legitimate foreign stu­ school cafeteria after more than 100 health violations. Rigby said students will pay for the SEVIS fee, dents" while making sure they are enrolled properly In her letter, Haysbert criticized media coverage and which could go into effect as soon as summer of at the same time. explained how the school took steps to correct the sanitary vio­ 2004, far ahead of the date they enter the country. The fee will be paid to the Department of lations. Students decided to put Haysbert's note on the third She said the extra $100 could discourage some stu­ Homeland Security if it is passed. Haynes said most page, and give front-page treatment to their story about the cafe­ dents from applying. schools fought against taking.responsibility for the teria passing a recent city health inspection. "Our National Association is worried it is one fee. Soon, university staffers had removed newspapers from the more deterrence," Rigby said. There will be a period of 60 days in which any Hampton Script's office, after students were ordered not to Rigby said that no other countries charge this comments made on the proposal will be considered deliver the newspaper to campus distribution sites, students said. type of fee and therefore it could negatively affect by the DHS. Students can send questions or com­ The student staff later agreed to run a reprinted issue of the foreigners' perception of the United States. ments to the DHS anytime during the 60-day review Script featuring Haysbert's letter on the cover in exchange for "There certainly will be some critiques," she period. At the end of this time, all comments will be the formation of a task force to examine the future of the news­ said. reviewed and the fate of the fee will be determined. paper.

China Center Now Accepting Pre-Registration Applications for the 2.004. Summer Courses in China Program covering Valparaiso, the Valparaiso University China Center Calumet Region and Indiana on will offer three summer courses and an internship program in Hangzhou, China in the summer of 2004-. The three courses are open to all majors while the internship Local woman kills husband, hands out candy, throws body into river program is open to communication majors only. Students who are interested in the A 61 year-old Hobart woman was arrested Monday on charges that she murdered her program should complete and return the pre-registration application form available 71 year-old husband. According to police documents, Barbara Garcia was allegedly from Professor Lin ASAP. worried that her husband Cipriano would discover that she had lost $4,000 gambling Time and Schedule Course Offerings at the nearby riverboat casinos, so on the morning of Oct. 30 she laced his morning Participants of the summer program (students can take one or more of cup of coffee with her own medications, causing him to become drowsy. Garcia, a will leave for Beijing, China on May 18 these courses): former nurse at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso then repeatedly injected her or 19 and return to Chicago from - COMM 100 Shanghai, China on June 24 or 25. The elderly husband with insulin until he had a seizure and died. Garcia then rolled her Survey of Communication Fields, Cr. 3, program will start with a three-day husband's dead body up in a rug and with the help of her daughter, moved his corpse Professor Steinwart (Communication); tour of Beijing, the capital of China, - ECON 222 into the garage in time to get her hair done and greet festive trick-or-treaters. Two days before arriving at Hangzhou, the later, Garcia and her daughter drove across the border into Illinois and dumped her Principles of Economics-Macro, Cr. 3, provincial capital ofZhejiang and Professor Raman (Economics). husband's body into a small lake. Garcia faces murder charges in Lake County, Ind. where the classes will be held. There This course fulfills social analysis and concealing of a homicide in Cook County, 111. will be four full weeks of classes with requirement; one field trip per week. The program -FIN 282/390 will end with a two-day visit to Dump truck causes train derailment in intense morning fog Personal Finance, Cr. 3, Professor Jin Shanghai before the participants A Wednesday morning accident near the intersection of U.S. 30 and Ind. 421 in return to the S0tes. - COMM 386 (COMM Majors Only), Wanatah left one truck driver dead, another injured, and caused a massive train derail­ Supervised Internship, Cr. 3, ment. Authorities say that during the intense fog, Ben Ackerman and Glenn Kenfield Cost Professor Steinwart had no idea they were running into a moving freight train. Ackerman died of multiple All participants wii injuries while Kenfield was treated at Porter Memorial Hospital and released. session ti t Limit Authorities said 30 to 35 train cars came derailed, plastering the pasture with liquor and a fioo.oo study center fee to hree courses is cover visa and travel insurance. Local lass and bottles and paper rolls. accommodations including the tour of the supervised internship program in Beijing, visit to Shanghai, room and communication is limited to 6 stu­ World says farewell to legendary Chicago columnist Irv Kupcinet board, local transportation, and dents. After an amazing 61-year run as the longest continual newspaper columnist in required field trips will be covered by American history, Chicago Sun-Times society reporter Irv Kupcinet died of pneumo­ the nia Monday at the age of 91. "Kup," as he was known to Chicagoans, a former pro­ fessional football player and and long-time Chicago Bears color commentator, was I | with the Sun-Times for its entire existence and worked for the Chicago Sun prior to To participate in the Program, st: ; 3 pre-registration the merging of the two papers. In addition, Kup provided nightly commentary for the form. The form can be obtained fro in (330 Huegli Hall, X574.9, newscasts on WBBM-TV well into the 1990s. His final newspaper column was print­ :n(a)va I po.edu) or downloaded from the announcement section of GSP ed on the Thursday prior to his death. A public funeral was held Wednesday at •ilgo.edu/cjsp. Professor Lin will interview the d Chicago's Temple Shalom and was attended by members of Chicago's A-lisi submit the application forms. The formal registration of the program will be com- zmester2004.. ~i •'pro• Intense winds rustle trees, cause power outages throughout region gram, interested students should submit the application form as soon as possible. The gale-force winds on Wednesday night caused leaves to be thrown about and or Professor power outages in popular region shopping districts. NIPSCO, the Northern Indiana^ mation, please contact the p Lin min.Linca)valpo.edu) or Prof Public Service Company, reported outages in the heavily commercial sections of r j)valpo.edu). Merrillville and Highland. 2d November 14, 2003 NEWS The Torch, page 5 Clergy against same-sex marriages U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urges lawmakers to uphold sanctity of marriage Associated Press ples, supporters hope the measure will make it easier for passion and the prophetic office given her by Christ," them to share some benefits. Gregory said. America's Roman Catholic bishops overwhelm­ The bishops approved the statement by a vote of The document, called "Between Man and Woman: ingly approved a statement Wednesday that urges states 234-3, with three abstentions. The prelates finished their Questions and Answers About Marriage and Same-Sex to withhold recognition for same-sex marriages. work and decided to end their meeting Wednesday night, Unions," defines marriage as a "lifelong union of a man The bishops said they did not intend to offend and a woman." It states that approving a union of a homosexuals, and they called discrimination against • •Marriage is in crisis same-sex couple "contradicts the nature of marriage." gays unjust. But the church leaders said they had an obli­ "It is not based on the natural complementarity of gation to "give witness to the whole moral truth" and male and female. It cannot cooperate with God to create reinforce Catholic teaching that gay sex is a sin. devalued and eroded new life," the statement says. "Marriage is in crisis and will be further devalued The document says authorizing same-sex marriage and eroded unless we're strong in pointing out that same- "would grant official public approval to homosexual sex unions are not the equivalent of marriage," said in pointing out that activity and would treat it as if it were morally neutral." Bishop J. Kevin Boland of the Diocese of Savannah, The bishops said it would be wrong to redefine Ga., who led a committee that drafted the statement. same-sex unions marriage to provide benefits for gay couples. In September, the U.S. Conference of Catholic are not the equivalent Homosexual couples can obtain benefits, such as desig­ Bishops gave its general support to amending the nating each other as beneficiaries of their wills, without Constitution to define marriage as a union of a man and granting them special status, the bishops said. woman. Pope John Paul II also spoke out last summer J. KEVIN BOLAND In a separate matter, the bishops directed a com­ against gay marriage. BISHOP OF m£DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH, GA, mittee to draft a document aimed at teaching Catholics The prelates said they felt a need to make another about the church's ban on artificial contraception. public statement now - as gay couples gain greater Surveys have found Catholics use artificial contracep­ acceptance in society and seek the same benefits as het­ one day early. tion at the same rate as non-Catholics. erosexual couples. The interfaith gay advocacy group Soulforce said A committee of bishops also presented a document The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is the statement was "confusing, harmful and spiritually to be used in dioceses for certifying that a priest from preparing to rule on a request to legalize same-sex mar­ violent." outside the United States is suitable for ministry. riage. Said a group spokeswoman, Laura Montgomery The authors said conducting background checks on Vermont allows civil unions between gays, and Rutt: "When will the Catholic Church learn that this foreign-born priests was difficult, and the document laws in California and Hawaii extend some economic kind of spiritual violence leads to great pain, suffering would help ensure that sexually abusive clergy are not benefits to same-sex couples. Two Canadian provinces and even death?" transferred between U.S. diocese. About 16 percent of recently legalized gay marriage. Bishop Wilton Gregory, president of the bishops the nation's 46,000 priests are from other countries, the Last summer, gay rights groups scored a major vic­ conference, acknowledged that some may question how bishops said. tory when the Supreme Court struck down bans on gay Catholic leaders can make statements on sexual morali­ The prelates also revised instructions for Sunday sex. Last week, voters in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, ty following nearly two years of scandal over priests services in parishes that have no priest. The changes approved a proposal allowing same-sex couples - and who molested children. include language emphasizing that holding the celebra­ also unmarried heterosexual couples - to officially reg­ But he said the church must speak out "in season tion without a clergyman should not be the norm. About ister as domestic partners. and out of season. 3,000 of the 19,000 U.S. parishes do not have a resident While courts will not have to recognize those cou­ "Yes, the church is human, but she must run by the priest, according to Georgetown University researchers.

dodge prison time. when sawati •GARO CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was unable to pay back his loan, Barboza took revenge by fingering him as a getaway driver in a gangland slaying that Barboza himself had masterminded. The FBI, wishing to protect their inform­ ant, gave Salvati a sentence of death by electric chair since, as Garo said, "dead men tell no tales." Medford, Mass. Attorney Victor J. Garo spoke While Salvati did hard time, passionately about the Joseph Salvati case. Barboza had not only gotten away with murder but he also got a new identity and the case, working from a one-man law new life in California through the help of firm and threats to his personal safety, the Witness Protection Program, which Garo resolved not to abandon Salvati's was originally created especially for him. case. "The Witness Protection Program "I fear no man because all he can was built on quicksand," said Garo. "It take is my life," said Garo. "I fear God was made to protect Joe Barboza, a man because he can take my soul, so if I have who committed seven murders and was to choose between the two, I'm going to only tried for one." do what's right." When Barboza was gunned down in For the next 30 years, Garo worked a San Francisco mafia hit, Salvati lost all 25,000 hours on Salvati's case pro bono. hope for ever having his name cleared. Garo's allegation of a government con­ Garo, who prior to Salvati's case had spiracy, one which few in the media only prosecuted white-collar crime, was believed, came to fruitition when Joe approached by Salvati's family who asked Salvati was released from prison on him to take the case. After hearing the cir­ March 20, 1997; his conviction, however cumstances of the charges, Garo immedi­ still stands. ately suspected foul play. This case has reached national "I took the case because I saw an prominence recently with Rep. Dan injustice and I wanted to cure it," said Burton (R-Ind.) calling for the name of J. Garo. Edgar Hoover to be removed from the Fighting an uphill battle the whole headquarters of the Federal Bureau of way, Garo endured cover-ups, destruction- Investigation in Washington, D.C. of evidence and stacked courtrooms as the Hoover, former long-time Director government threw down one gauntlet of the FBI, allegedly led the cover-up of after the next. thousands of documents that could have "God couldn't have won that case," proved Salvati's innocence, documents Garo said. that were only uncovered recently after Garo is a man of tenacity and Congress found President George W. integrity, attributes Garo credits with Bush in contempt for trying to block the helping him win the case. Garo remem­ release of these documents. bered his mother telling him, "You stay Congressional hearings on these docu­ with [Salvati] until you walk him out of ments and the Salvati case are scheduled prison," despite the obvious difficulty of to resume in February. + page 6, The Torch NEWS November 14, 2003 the open

Religionboo in Andersonvillk e Kathy Neale ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

Compiled from wire reports - On a dreary day in November, 1865, cx-Confcdcratc officer Henry Wirz, accompa­ Italian police attacked, killed in Iraq nied by two Roman Catholic priests, climbed ten long steps to a platform where he would be hanged. In the southern Iraqi city of Nasiriayah, a truck bomb exploded outside the Italian His execution was restitution for the shocking siege of suffering that had begun in Carabinieri police headquarters, killing as many as 18 Italians and nine Iraqis. February, 1864 under his command at Andersonville, a confederate prison in southern Following the attack, U.S. forces launched two attacks, on what were believed to Georgia. be guerilla targets in and around Baghdad. In the ensuing attacks two known anti- Known throughout history for its brutal conditions, nearly 13,000 of the 45,613 pris­ US. militants were killed, three were wounded and five more were captured. The oners died at Andersonville. Built to accommodate 10,000 men, the population reached a attacks are part of what the U.S. military is calling a "pre-emptive campaign." high of almost 33,000 at one time. Fortified within 15 foot walls beneath an open sky, inmates were forced to subsist on a daily ration of "one teaspoon of salt, three tablespoons Italy to continue work in Iraq of beans, and half a pint of unsifted cornmeal;" drink from and defecate in the same In a press conference following the bombing in Iraq that killed 18 Italians, Italian stream flowing through the camp; and contend with the scurvy and intestinal diseases that Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi reaffirmed Italy's intention to continue the inevitably killed the majority of them. rebuilding of Iraq. "No intimidation will budge us from our willingness to help Given the hopelessness, misery and unrelenting stench of death that permeated this that country rise up again and rebuild itself with self-government, security and heinous hell on earth it, seemed impossible that a faith in God could have survived. And freedom," said Silvio. Italy currently has 2,300 soldiers in southern Iraq. yet it did. Each evening, men gathered around open fires to pray, preach and sing "amid the Report suggests Iraqis losing faith in American-led rebuilding groans and cries of those dying all around them." Abandoned by all that was human, they Though they refused to confirm, a new Central Intelligence Agency report on Iraq turned to a greater power, hoping for a "speedy delivery from the daily horrors of this reportedly shows Iraqis are losing faith in the U.S.-led coalition to rebuild the accursed place." country. Officials believe this dwindling faith is the reason for the recent increase Ironically, as the death rate increased, so did the attendance at the prayer meetings. in bomb attacks on coalition forces. "I think the situation with the Iraqi public is, After silently observing daily pickups of bodies from the "deadhouse," where bloated frankly, not easy to quantify," said U.S. civil administrator in Iraq L. Paul Bremer. corpses were stacked several feet high before being loaded into wagons for burial in mass graves, it seemed more crucial than ever to seek solace in religion, which was often times Man to face Falconio murder charge filtered through the spiritual as well as physical ministrations of visiting clergy. Father William Hamilton, a priest frequently mentioned in various accounts of A 45-year-old Australian man will face charges over the disappearance and Andersonville, tenderly cared for those captives inside the stockade. His kind deeds were alleged murder of British tourist Peter Falconio in the remote Northern Territory evidenced in the Civil War Memoir of Private Robert Knox Sneden, who recalled an of Australia in 2001. Bradley John Murdoch will be sent from the South Australia encounter with Hamilton in which the priest gave him a piece of opium to relieve his state to the Northern Territory after the Adelaide Magistrates court on Thursday chronic diarrhea. agreed to a police extradition request. Another cleric offering consolation to Protestants as well as Catholics was Father Peter Whelan, who "spent every day... passing from man to dying man" offering the Unions endorse Dean for President sacraments and any other comfort he could provide. - :» . ,,..••- ?* • — Howard Dean, the clear front-runner for the Democratic Presidential nomination, Of course, not all prisoners confined in Andersonville held religious beliefs and has increased his lead over his opponents by winning the support of three huge many of them survived without ever beseeching the Almighty. But for those tortured labor unions totaling over three million members. The Service Employees souls who had searched for logic in war and found it wanting, religion was the only International Union, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal answer. For them, there had to be a God of rationality and goodness who would ultimately Employees and the Union of Painters and Allied Traders each announced their orchestrate a positive outcome to this ignominious conflict. support for the former governor of Vermont at a ceremony at the Mayflower Hotel, Read more about Andersonville and Henry Wirz in the following books: in Washington. "Andersonville: The Last Depot," "Eye of the Storm: A Civil War Odyssey by Private Robert Knox Sneden," "Civil War Prisons," and "Andersonville," an excellent fictional Dramatic debate on Senate floor account by MacKinlay Kantor. Cots were brought onto Capitol Hill in preparation for a 30-hour debate, before Senate Republicans, who staged consecutive speeches by all of their members to protest the Democratic filibusters of President Bush's Federal Judicial nominees utiancje t tie on the Senate floor. Democrats have already blocked four of Bush's nominees. One of whom, Miguel Estrada, withdrew his name from consideration after two channel, or change years of frustration. voiiE* perspective* mf mSt mm Medicare reformation bill deemed 'middle-of-the-road' Congressional Republicans tried to strike a deal to get a majority of votes on their i You dpridp. plan to reform Medicare. The deal would not include as much competition between traditional Medicare and private health care, as the Republicans had wanted. "There is a tentative agreement I support I think it's a middle-of-the- road deal," said Senator John Breaux, Democrat from Louisiana.

Defense rests in D.C. sniper trial In the capital murder trial of Washington, D.C. sniper John Allen Muhammed, the defense rested after calling five witnesses, who testified for a total of two hours. Earlier in the day Judge LeRoy F. Millette Jr. rejected three separate defense motions, including one that would strike the death penalty from consideration should Muhammed be convicted. The defense called over 130 witnesses who tes­ tified over three weeks about the shootings.

Ala. judge suspended for defying Ten Commandments order Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore is currently suspended while on a judicial ethics trial for choosing to ignore a court order to have the Ten Commandments monument removed from the state courthouse rotunda. "Justice Moore had every legal right to decline to obey what was deemed as an illegal order," said Jim Wilson, Moore's attorney. More than 100 supporters of Moore were gathered out­ side of the trial to protest his possible punishment.

Dilemma arises as rare birds devour rare fish A protected species of bird is devouring rare fish in the German state of Bavaria. The population of cormorants has ballooned to over 6,000, and the birds are feed­ ing on rare fish species which are unique to the region. "The problem is that a pro­ tected bird is eating protected fish," said the environment ministry, which wants to reduce the bird population. "As the birds migrate from other countries, we need a European-wide ruling for it to be effective," said a ministry spokesman. +

The Torch, November 14, page 7 PINION; The benefits of a thinking society: Question authority. authority in America, quite possibly in the entire linked to smoking. I think that's probably enough on Now that you know what world. that topic. this article is about and won't be If we believed everything authority taught us, If we believed everything authority taught us, surprised by the agenda I'm about we would have believed at one point that all people we'd believe that bin Laden and Hussein are the same to push, we can move on. were in fact not created equal and that some people person. Isn't that how the Bush administration and the Question what the people are better than others. Slavery, my friends - that gov- media are justifying the "war on terrorism?" The who are higher than you tell you. ernmentally sanctioned institution promoting inequali­ administration would like us to believe that somehow Katy Redd It's not always i ty, devaluation of human lives, own­ Hussein was behind the Sept. 11 attacks and the TORCH WRITER consistent and The issue: Many ership of a person and torture - is United States is going over to Iraq in order to prevent it's not always among the tenants of the American any more would-be terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. right; it can't be, we're all human, people simply accept value system? Twenty-four more soldiers died last week, and we all have vested interests, and we what they are told by Luckily there were some people for each one who dies at least two more are severely all make mistakes. who questioned authority and even­ injured. That's an average of ten soldiers injured or Let's just look at a few of the authorities. tually, authority began to question killed a day. But protecting the American people from things authority would have us itself. With the help of a civil war "weapons of mass destruction" sure sounds a whole believe. Redd says: By and old man Abe, we began to turn lot better than "Bush's oil interests," at least when First, let's look to history as a questioning those things around. you're talking about human lives. resource. History teachers always If we believed everything author­ As a campus community, if we believed every­ defend their position with something authorities, we can ity taught us, we would have thing that authority teaches us, we'd believe that like, "without history we wouldn't make changes for the believed that smoking is a beneficial Valparaiso University students are not having sex. Or know where to go in the future" or way to spend a few hours. You've at least that Christian sperm don't make it to the egg. "we have to figure out our past mis­ betteV. heard the stories about the U.S. gov- The university prohibits the distribution of condoms takes so that we don't make them •••^••-••••B••—••••••^••—••••HiMH^HB^B n ernment sending cigarettes to sol- on campus, in disregard to the fact that research again." diers during World War II. Good thing people began proves that educating people about sexual matters and I appreciate history as a guide and will use it questioning that decision. distributing condoms does not, in fact, increase sexual here briefly. Also, I will be pointing to government The Center for Health Statistics estimates that activity. No bother though. quite a bit and will do so because the United States smoking is now related to one in five deaths each I mean, it's not like we're old enough to think government is arguably the body with the most year and that 90 percent of lung cancer is directly for ourselves or anything. The Blaze Become a vegetarian for a meal Each week, the editors will Many of you have probably efficiency with which they use its resources. In this way, Tim Alles noticed signs promoting vegetarianism more people can use more without degrading the earth. TORCH WRITER select an interesting, well-writ­ . around campus this past week. More Improving technology has often been used as an ten, relevant, VU-centered arti­ than likely, not many of you have considered becoming a excuse to ignore potential environmental problems. Some cle to receive the Blaze. Cheek vegetarian for a week. And even then, those brave souls would argue that technology has not actually eliminated who have tried have probably failed. Becoming a vegetari­ the environmental problems caused by overpopulation, but this box or look for the article an for a week is difficult. Fortunately, those of you who merely forestalled them. If new technology enables previ­ with the flame by the title. have tried but failed to become vegetarians have succeeded ous unfarmable land to be farmed, then the erosion and completely in attaining Earthtones main goal of "vegetari­ nutrient depletion of the old farmland will not effect us. This week's Blaze: an week" - the consumption of less meat campus-wide. However, this is hardly a sound solution to overpopulation. Meat in general requires far more resources to pro­ Some argue that newer and better technologies will con­ Tim Alles, Become duce than grain. It takes about a hundred times more water stantly allow us to use resources at our current rate and a vegetarian for a to produce a pound of meat than a pound of wheat never fear need. Some believe our resources are being meal (http://vegetarianism.danielck.per.sg/why_ env.htm). A depleted at such a rate that immediate attention is neces­ hamburger patty requires about as much fossil fuel as driv­ sary. ing a small car 20 miles (http://www.learnlink, Somewhere in the middle, the correct approach can be emory.edu/STUDENTS/Ecoseac/greenbook/eating.htm). A THE TORCH found. Although some may like to live on the edge, it is Valparaiso University's Student Newspaper quick search on the Internet can find many similar statis­ more intelligent to act in a way that we are not dependent 35 SCHNABEL HALL VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY, tics on the environmental impact of on potential future technologies. We VALPARAISO IN 46383 meat. All the statistics point to the same The issue: Getting need not use our resources exhaustively PHONE: 219-464-5426 FAX 219-464-6728 basic principle: a vegetarian diet has or in an excessively frugal manner. 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Recycling, the week that normally would have included GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITOR KEVIN HYDE • creation of natural preserves, and vari­ AlleS SaVS ' If everVOne meat'tne camPus (assuming 3,000 stu­ ADVERTISING MANAGER KRISTEN RABELER ous other environmentally responsible ADVERTISING MANAGER SARAH KRUEGER dents and using the statistics from the COPY EDITOR ALISON HEITLAND initiatives have become more and more at VU ate even one first paragraph) could use three hundred CIRCULATION MANAGER JEFF BIEBIGHAUSER a part of our global society. On the thousand times fewer gallons of water CIRCULATION ASSISTANT STEVE KLEE other hand, however, population growth vegetarian meal a day, WEB SITE COORDINATOR PHILIP WHALEY and could drive a small car sixty thou­ ADVISOR DON WRUCK III and gas inefficient automobile growth huge amounts of sand miles. 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Gutierrez St.,- Santa Barbara, Cal., 93101. ulation has commonly been associated with crisis. ment, but it reiterates the fact that small changes over a The subscription rate is $40 annually, first-class Paul Elrich published a book in 1970 titled "The - long period are much better than massive changes for only postage paid at Valparaiso, Ind. Population Bomb," in which he modestly stated that over­ a short time. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the university body or population would lead to global trauma in 1975. Then in Those who failed to be vegetarian for the entire week, administration. Unsigned editorials reflect the opinions of the 1975, the date was changed to 1980. Similar treatments if they continue limiting their meat consumption through­ majority of the editorial staff. Letters to the editor must include the name, address, with overpopulation have caused many to view the issue out their lives, have succeeded in a much greater way than and phone number of the writer. A 400-word limit will be skeptically. those who may have "made it" through the week and are enforced as necessary, and the editorial staff reserves the right to edit letters as necessary. No letters will be printed unsigned For the most part, those predicting doom underesti­ going to go back to their normal meat consumption habits. without sufficient reason. The editor must know the name of mated the power of improving technologies. Humans are Being vegetarian for a week is indeed difficult, but being the author of unsigned letters but will hold it in confidence. able to limit their impact on the earth by increasing the vegetarian for a meal is easy. page 8, The Torch OPINIONS November 14, 2003 Six words to gui do is If I recall correctly, it was First, it was way too simple. This is a complex world compelled me to make such a decision as quickly as a Wednesday when my Pretrial with complicated problems. possible. Skills class offered their oral I had a very hard time believing that these six A friend of mine was in a very vulnerable posi­ arguments to the venerable words could resolve my dilemma. But as I thought tion. When things started going downhill, I jumped Professor Vandercoy this past about it, those six words offered the only guidance in and intervened as best I could. But as the night summer. I wore a H^^^MMMM —in^—i that would lead me to a solid conclu­ drew to a close, I allowed my own hesitance and the lovely plaid vest The issue: sion! If Laura hadn't given me those words of others to make me back off. I wish that I Ryan Adler over a blue words, I could have sat there for years had never backed off. A lot of things went down, and Simpsons T-shirt TORCH WRITER Everyone is faced trying to figure it out. if I would have stayed true to what I felt was right, with a black tie. I The second problem was her use of much of it could have been averted. I pray that I was absolutely beautiful. Anyway, hav­ with difficult the term "feel." Feelings are inherently never make that mistake again. ing successfully conquered my oppo­ decisions. irrational. I hate being irrational. I hate So now I plead with you all never to make that nent and dismanted her client's posi­ putting any trust into feelings. Feelings mistake. If you see somebody else in danger, feel a tion, I decided to retire to the Court for Adler says: Do only get a person into trouble. need to share the truth with another or anything of a few barley pops to celebrate with what you feel is When it comes to issues of great that nature, do what you feel is right. It won't some fellow students. consequence, I hate to think that I'd always be pretty. It's already gotten me into a very As the night progressed, however, right. use such a flawed means to come to a precarious position once this semester, but that does­ there appeared a man that I have no ^^— ^—••- conclusion. But yet again I realized n't matter. doubt was schizophrenic. The whole story isn't all that whether such means were sound or not, it was It doesn't matter if you have to be the bad guy, that relevant, but I learned something so obvious and the only right way to do it. if you'll anger a bunch of people or even if it comes so important that I'll never forget that night. I had to I ended up walking across the street and report­ down to being threatened with physical harm. Do make a decision whether or not to contact the police ing the matter to the cops. Luckily, everything ended what you feel is right. If you're not true to yourself to dispose of a matter at the bar. In pondering my without incident Nevertheless, I learned a very valu­ then you're disingenuous to the rest of the world. course of action I asked a friend, Laura Conrad, able lesson that night. In these matters the ends do justify the means. what she thought. Her response was brief and to the I have tried to remember those six simple Give no credence to the consequences, for to go point. "Do what you feel is right." words every time I'm faced with a decision of any against conscience is neither right nor safe. Stand This statement posed two problems for me. importance. There was a situation this week that tall and do no other.

needed Picture a world where buildings provide their own power, chairs are made of reinforced com husk and water is purified on site instead of a large sewage plant. Picture a place that grows its own natural organic food. This is not some Green peace dream; this is a modem day reality emerging all over the world, with the nearest example being Oberlin College in Ohio. The aforementioned items come from Oberlin, a college whose master plan is lightyears ahead of Valparaiso University's when it comes to sustainability. Heck, even in the environmental wasteland of Texas, leading universities have significant sustainability plans in the works and implemented for their long range campus plans. More sustainable development needs to be added to the campus master plan. This must happen for three reasons. First, future laws, regulation and codes will require sustainability. Laws of this nature are already on the books in various west coast states like Oregon, and at the Water Resources conference held at VU last Thursday, city officials, engineers and even a former dean of the college of engineering mentioned that though VU's current master plan meets today's standards, they do nothing for the future. The second reason for more sustainability is cost savings. If buildings generated their own power the university could save hundreds of thousands, if not over a million dollars, a year in heating cost alone, plus saving on retroactive measures for structures built in a non-sustainable way. Third, a more sustainable and environmentally friendly campus will attract more students and more money to VU. At Oberlin College, the "green" building was completed in 1999. Over 600 articles were writ­ ten on this building, including a major story in Time magazine. How much is that press worth? Also, upon its ^§iff~ completion, the environmental studies program application rate increased by a factor of three the following year. When was the last time a building did that at VU? Also, the cost of the building was $7.3 million, a sub­ wet WR VHP. WCW stantial cost. However, by the end of construction, alumni and various donors, including Bill Gates, had given well over $14 million for the construction of this forward-thinking structure. When was the last time a build­ ing at VU received more than double its funding? Sustainable development is a good investment for the bot­ HSTY tom line, the environment and for the future of student life. stratus With all that said, what can students and faculty do? I humbly ask that faculty interested in this take the lead, find students with similar interests and act. Also, for students out there, I am interested in writing a Student Senate motion asking the Master Planning Committee to put more sustainable development planning into VU's future. If this appeals to you, please contact me or another senator. Last but not least, you can go straight to the source. If you agree with this article, you may politely express that opinion to the media head of the Planning Committee, Janet Brown, professor of nursing ([email protected]), or the student representative on the committee, Kristine Martin ([email protected]). VU cannot stand and be complacent on the issue that will dominate the next twenty year of our lifetime: sustainable development. The current master plan does not do enough to meet even basic sustainable needs. This is an oversight that must be fixed if VU is to stay a leading institution. I urge all those who care about this institution to help correct this important omission in the campus master plan. Letters to the editor Keep links with VU's past Very little of the old west campus remains! What do about what action to take in regards to Moellering? people who contribute large sums toward the construc­ It's amazing what a group of people will do in tion of a needed structure think and say when they see Milan Matuska the name of progress! I was dismayed and disgusted to their support disregarded by the disappearance of that VU alum, 1959 read (in The Torch and The Times) that the wise which they considered important? Valparaiso University administration has determined The Torch's staff editorial was right by pointing . that it is more expedient to raze the Mpellering out that the campus now is a sterile place. For the Guidelines for letters to the editor: Library and replace it with a new structure to serve as most part, nothing old can be found. What would have Letters may be e-mailed to [email protected], a student union instead of renovating the existing happened if all physical ties to Luther's life and times put in the Torch drop box (located in Schnabel Hall near building. Where is the university's sense of connecting in Germany no longer existed? If the university's the Torch office), or mailed to: vision were more focused on melding the past with the the present with the past? It appears the university The Torch present and future, it would have considered making cares little about preserving its past except on paper. 35 Schnabel Hall Moellering a part of the Christopher Center for For those of us who left the school in the fifties, very, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Library and Information Resources and renovating and very little remains to connect us with the institution. Written letters should include the author's first and last name and sig­ Sad to say, all the professors are gone and now just increasing the size of the present union. In that way, nature; letters sent anonymously will not be printed, but letters may be about all the buildings as well. Where is Stiles? one would still have a beautiful view from the Chapel, printed without the author's name at his or her request. Preferred length which, by the way, was supposed to have a reflecting is approximately 400 words. Shorter letters and letters received by the Lembke? Alturia? Where are Dau and Kreinheder? pool. SHAME on you, VU! Wednesday evening before the next issue will be considered first. The Graland? What were they? Evidently nothing. Where Torch is not responsible for opinions printed in the letters to the editor are the science, biology and music classrooms of old? Why not conduct a survey of alumni and friends and therefore cannot accept letters in response to other letters. =F * F November 14, 2003, page 9 EATURE r HowU al0flff%Ji»cei6ia^^ Kelly Winklebauer TORCH WRITER

Let's face it, the long distance relationship is an ugly and dangerous thing. So dangerous that many people may have told you that it probably wouldn't last to Thanksgiving break. Hot tempers, jealousy, and gigantic phone bills are only a few of the many rea­ sons to leave that special someone at home with your lettermen's jacket and class ring. If you are one of the many lonely hearts chatting on your cell late at night while your roomie cuddles with a local, here are some tips from the experts on how to keep your love in bloom across the miles.

BECKY MALEWITZ BECKY MALEWITZ j Send care packages Sacrifice a little It doesn't have to be extravagant, but homemade cookies or an occa­ Be ready to sacrifice your favorite TV show, important study session sional Wal-Mart card sprayed with your signature scent could really or midday nap when your long distance love needs support. It isn't make your significant other feel special. Freshman Whitney Chada good to give up all of your free time, but nothing is worse than feel­ and her long distance boyfriend send each other care packages reg­ ing like the one you love doesn't care. According to an interper­ ularly. "They help because every time you send one it makes you sonal communication text book by Joseph DeVito, "One of the feel excited for the other person to receive it. You know that they best ways to maintain a relationship is by showing emotional will have a huge smile on their face and love anything that is in support." Even if you have to pull yourself away from your the box because it's from the person they love. It's just anoth­ philosophy paper for 15 minutes, it will be worth it to make er way that we can show each other how much we mean to them smile. one another." Don't just focus on the light at the end of the tunnel In the time that you are physically apart, concentrate on your own personal growth. This will only lead to the growth and maturation of the relationship. Sophomore Marcie Fischer said, "College is a time to discover yourself and become independent. Being dependent on your significant other won't make you happy, and most likely your relationship will fail." No matter how secure your relationship may seem, remember that the only person you are guaranteed to be with forever is yourself, and you must love yourself before you can love anyone else.

Keep a positive outlook Avoid overcommunication Don't get down on yourself when people question why you stick it Do not talk on the phone when there is nothing to talk about. out. You know what made you fall in love with your sweetie, and if This can lead to senseless bickering and pettiness, and put a it was meant to be, those are the reasons you will stay together. huge damper on your social life. "I don't talk to my girlfriend Sophomore Shannon Steuber said, "If your boyfriend or girlfriend on the phone everyday," said sophomore Peter Brock. "When isn't here at Valpo, your friends only hear about the bad times. They we do talk on the phone it's about important things, not just don't really get to know him or her or hear the good conversations." rambling on." Keep in mind that while cell phones, calling cards and instant messenger exist for a reason, they are not meant to control your life or your relationship.

A new study says that The socialization video games are integral to how our generation game socializes. Kristin Thomas that unlike prior generations, because FEATURES EDITOR we've grown up with video games, they are an integral part of how many stu­ Since the birth of the first Atari dents make friends and socialize. video gaming systems in the late seven­ Of course, about half of the ties, students have used virtual reality as respondents indicated that playing the ultimate tool of procrastination and games such as Mario 3 has distracted escape from the daily stresses of college them from studying. Even more life. astounding, 33 percent of college stu­ However, according to About.com, dents admitted to playing games in a new study says, "video games are actu­ class. Freshman students in Lankenau Hall get to know each other during a rousing ally a vital and positive part of college So, although video games might be game of Zelda. students' social lives." important to a college student's social Researchers, sponsored by the Pew life, there are academic repercussions of Internet & American Life Project, found gaming. VU students' favorite distractions page 10, The Torch FEATURE November 14

Steven Wilco According to Director of group together. I think that's why a tions on campus that help support have experienced certain things." TORCH WRITER Admissions Joyce Lantz, this lot of people choose not to come or minorities and raise awareness of These organizations work pri­ entails not only ethnic diversity, but transfer out," Corona said. other cultures. They combine fun marily to promote cultural aware­ Although Valparaiso also religious, socioeconomic and Many feel that, despite find­ activities and support for their ness and provide community rather University is often criticized for its geographic diversity. ing a lack of diversity and others members and friends by promoting than as a reaction to anything spe­ lack of diversity, ethnic minorities "We take the recruitment of who are like them, the campus is awareness. cific. (non-white, including international multicultural students very serious­ generally accepting of minorities. AAA helps out during MLK "It's more of a positive thing students) comprise 11 percent of ly," said Lantz. "We participate in "There are a few students on day, has movie nights, celebrations celebrating culture than a reaction Valparaiso University's student outreach programs such as high campus who are afraid to step out of the Chinese and Indian New to a negative thing. I think having body. school visits, college fairs and com­ of their box and get to know people Years, and recently hosted a Golden positive examples of other cultures "I'm used to a lot more diver­ munity centers that target multicul­ who are different from them, but for Skillet cooking competition in is a good thing for people to see," sity," said junior Nisha Shah, presi­ tural students. We also design com­ the most part it's okay," said senior Wehrenberg Hall. LIVE holds said senior Lukas Diaz about LIVE. dent of the Asian American munication materials geared toward NaTasha Henry, president of the dances, has an intramural basket­ Some students not only face Association. "The high school I the recruitment of multicultural stu­ Black Student Organization. "I ball team, and holds two major cel­ the challenges of being a racial went to was 40 percent minority. dents." haven't had any bad situations; I ebrations each year for Hispanic minority, but also being away from Coming here was a real culture Despite their efforts, the feel pretty comfortable." Heritage month and Cinco de their home countries and comforts. shock." minority population, at least ethni­ "Usually people tend not to Mayo, among many other activi­ "It's very different [being an "Multicultural" students make cally speaking, remains relatively make a big deal of [race], especial­ ties. BSO holds similar events like international student]. I think peo­ up on average 10-12 percent of the low. Sophomore Jose Corona, pres­ ly after they get to know you," said this Saturday's 'Back-to-the- ple treat international students applicant pool every year, and the ident of Latinos in Valparaiso for senior international student Ghaith Nineties" dance hosted with Sigme equally," said Lim Lee, Valparaiso admissions office works to follow Excellence, said being a minority Danaan. "Before they get to know Phi Epsilon and poetry slams. International Student Association the portion of VU's mission state­ on campus can make a person feel you, sometimes you see the stereo­ "Our goal is to promote cul­ secretary. "We have advantages and ment which emphasizes the need to "very much isolated." types that people have, but usually tural awareness," said Henry about disadvantages. As international stu­ "recruit and retain students from "In general, it's very hard to it's not an issue." BSO. "We try to bring something dents we have to work twice as hard diverse backgrounds." find people to relate to. It makes us There are several organiza­ different to people who might not as American students to get good ember 14, 2003 FEATURE: The Torch, page 11 Minority voices speak out about life on the Valparaiso University campus.

Percentage of Minority Students

grades." not have been exposed to people of There are other minorities on a different culture," said the campus as well, such as those who Alliance representative. Valparaiso University 11% are part of the gay, lesbian, bisexu­ There are, however, many al and transgender community. people who support minorities, and They have a support group made up these organizations all encourage of both GLBT and straight students members of all ethnicities. called Alliance. "I, a European-American, sity 59.4% "It is really tough being a chose to be involved in BSO to GLBT student on this campus," serve not only my fellow students said a representative of Alliance, who are African-American, but to eho eished to have their name with­ bridge the gap between minorities held. "You are looked at as an out­ and the majority, and not in just a Irn University 40.5% sider with some type of disease, so conceptual way, but in reality," said some people do not come close and senior Rachel Tillman who serves try and befriend you for fear of as BSO's Inter-Relations catching it." Coordinator. They promote awareness While minorities comprise UMKC31% through bringing in speakers, mak­ only 11 percent of the undergradu­ *'""< ing presentations to classes and ate population, they make a signifi­ Resident Assistants and holding cant contribution to the life of the support meetings, though it contin­ university. As individuals and as ues to be a struggle for them. groups they provide a unique per­ IUPUI 20.3% "People at Valpo seem to live spective and bring cultural diversity yMMMPMSmtk more sheltered lives and seem to to this campus. page 12, The Torch FEATURE: November 14, 2003

Old Jail Museum in downtown Valparaiso provides a quirky and amusing outing for VU students.

Hyfaa Karki TORCH WRITER

A long time ago, three men successfully escaped from the Porter County jail located in downtown Valparaiso. A few hours later, two of them were found walking in downtown, but the third had vanished. Years later, a skeleton was found in a hidden spot within an under­ ground tunnel that connects the jail to the courthouse. To avoid the possibility of a prisoner running away, the tun­ nel was used to escort prisoners from their jail cell to their trial. The skeleton was believed to be the third person that escaped because there was still a metal ball attached to his left foot. Since that .incident, com­ bined with the increase in the population of Porter County, thus increasing the number of criminals it has become impossi­ ble for the county to use the same small building as their jail. Consequently, a new jail was built approximately 30 years ago. However, the original AMANDA ELSTON jail building still stands in its Inside the museum, each jail cell contains artifacts and antiques from the history of Porter County. same location and is now the Old Jail Museum. macy showing the old tools used who was able to come close to Andrea Obertin, by a pharmacist. his speed since then was his son. junior Valparaiso The cell has all of his University history stu­ oved working there, I weapons, pictures, and dent who is planning to know Porter had so more detailed informa­ work in a big city tion about his life. Drew Wolf museum once she grad­ listory until I stepped Teresa Schmidt, man­ Senior - Communication uates, interned at the \f\ im.» ager of the Old Jail Old Jail Museum for a | Museum, loves the semester. place and said each wall "I like Super Mario Cart for Super "I loved working has endless stories to Nintendo Entertainment System there, I didn't know I tell. because I can't work anything past Porter had so much his­ I "I would love to see Super Nintendo. It's too fancy." tory until I stepped into more VU students the Old Jail Museum," she said. The biggest cell has the visit," said Schmidt. In response Today, the jail contains pictures and belongings of to the outrageous stories told by many antiques and artifacts. The Bronco John Sullivan. Bronco is tour guides, Schmidt said, "I cells, bars and narrow hallways famous for shooting the fastest don't quite believe the story of are still there, but they are now gunshot. Even today nobody has the man escaping and then hav­ Casey Arterburn decorated with old furniture and been able to reach his speeds in ing his body found in a tunnel, I Freshman - Exploratory antique instruments. shooting, using any kind of think its just a myth." One of the cells contains an weapon. But many staff, unlike "Golden Eye allows you to take out old dentist office with all the The only Schmidt, believe the story and your frusterations. The cheat codes instruments and spe­ person like to share it with all the visi­ are cool too." cialized chair. .^m Ill tors to the museum. Another cell was ||: I mmmm decorated as a AMANDA ELSTON phar-

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"My favorite video game is NHL 2004. I just like hockey. You are in total control."

INTERVIEWS AND PHOTOS BY Tim Krause November 14, 2003, page 13

Music! Mystery! Meat! Talking pot roast on the menu for "Beef: It's What's for Dinner Theater" Andrew Bangert A&E EDITOR

Imagine you're eating a juicy, delicious pot roast. Now, imagine that this pot roast was cooked in just five minutes. Excited? Probably. But would you still be excited if that pot roast suddenly jumped off the plate and began walking around and educating you about the way to improve your life? If the thought of a mutated, super-intelligent pot roast doesn't leave you horrified, then the 31st annual Christ College Freshman Production, "Beef: It's What's for Dinner Theater," is probably right up your alley. The play is a fine addition to the corpus of Freshman Productions, and incorporates the themes of the CC freshman program along with a clever story, fine acting and a rich musi­ cal score. It runs this weekend at the Mueller Hall refectory, with two shows tonight and Saturday. The 5-minute pot roast mentioned above is central to the plot of play. Wainwright (Kaiflin Honeyager) and Baker (Jacob Kloess) head up the compa­ ny that manufactures the Wainwright and Baker 5-Minute Pot Roast Maker. But there is trouble afoot at the wildly successful company. Rumors are flying among the company's workers that the famous pot roast makers are dangerous, leading to many curious deaths. With the scent of suspicion in the air, the company holds its annual stock­ holders meeting at a secluded castle in Nunavut, Canada. Greeted by the myste­ rious and urbane butler Neville (Jeremiah Dost) the shareholders meet, includ­ ing sailor Eustace (Paul Schmid), the dimwitted Percival (Jon Hallemeier) and the privileged nephew of Wainwright, Evan (Dan Jarfatt), among others. After seeing the mutated pot roast, the mean-spirited Baker has a change of heart, and tries to improve the working conditions of his plants. But the dinner takes a turn for the worse when Baker suddenly drops dead, apparently murdered. As the story develops, the evil past of all the main characters is revealed, and with the "help" of three Mounties (Karl Aho, Megan Jesperson and Isaac Schoepp) and the moral guidance of the super-intelligent mutated pot roast (Sarah Benczik), the mystery is solved and a moral is learned. Part mystery, part farce and part blockbuster musical, "Beef brings a lot to the table. CC students will appreciate the many references to CC freshman texts and CC professors, and the many well-timed laugh lines left most of the audi­ ence in stitches. The musical score, while it fails to distinguish itself, is well- written and well-performed, and managed to successfully blend several varieties of musical genres. «• Like all CC Freshman Productions, "Beef suffers from the perennial problems of a full-length musical written, rehearsed and performed by 90 fresh- Bob the Mountie (Isaac Schoepp) sings about how easily he and his fellow Mounties will solve the mur- man in the span of ten weeks. For example, the music and words of songs often der of Baker in the cc Freshman Production "Beef: It's What's for Dinner Theater." The play, entirely the seemed to be out of concert, and the acting was at times stilted, and the appear- work of CC freshmen, runs this weekend in the Mueller refectory. - ance of a mariachi band seemed to come out of nowhere for no reason at all. But Once again, the CC Freshmen have passed their initiation with flying colors and overall, it does not detract from the production, which suffered only slightly from these turned in a fine performance of a well-written musical. And it's safe to say that no one deficiencies. who sees it will look at their pot roasts the same way again. Battle of Bands to be waged this weekend

Jon Bull music industry operates," Phillips TORCH WRITER said. The competition will feature 18 Is Valparaiso University ready local bands: Angel of Repose, Bau for a little rock 'n roll? The question Down, Boris and Mishkin, defending will be answered this weekend as more champions Diversion Theory (former­ than a dozen VU student bands will be ly Amici), Dr. Z, Firewheel, Hogwash, competing in the third annual Battle of Kemble, Jeremy Bow, The Lady the Bands. Goodman Band, Last Minit, Locester, A preliminary contest featuring Me and Tim, The Placebo Effect, all 18 bands will be held today from 4 Queen Ann's Lace, Sarah Wong Band, - 11 p.m., with three judges: Rob Waiste Coat Fling and Without Atom. Christi, John Simshauser and Todd Each band has at least one VU student Wetzel, all VU graduates. This part of as a member. the competition will then narrow the "They will be judged on overall field of bands down to five. The final effect, musicality, originality, and rGStlVBl Members of Sweetwine, a praise band com­ competition will be held at 7 p.m. on showmanship," said Tiffany Uhoda, prised of Valparaiso University students, per­ Nov. 15. one of the event's organizers. There form at the Festival of Voices, held in the The Battle of the Bands will fea­ will be first, second and third place Union Nov. 9. The Festival was put on and managed by students in public relations class­ ture rock, punk, jazz and folk music, winners for both the judges pick and es. Other featured groups included Ballet said Jessica Phillips, vice president of audience pick. Each receive prizes and Folklorico and the Northwest Indiana Youth Music Enterprises ' Student a possible spot on "The Michael Choir. It was the seventh annual Festival of Association, which organized the Essany Show," added Uhoda. Voices. event. "We want to work in the music Tickets are $2 for students and 2003 industry, so the chance to organize an $5 for non-students. Battle of the event like this offers some good Bands is co-sponsored by MESA and insights into how the professional the department of music. page 14, The Torch ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT November 14, 2003 All they want to do 'Elf is sickly sweet is dance dance dance from its head Dance, Etc. goes to Purdue hoping to waltz away with top honors down to its feet Jon Bull TORCH WRITER

November marked the beginning of the retail Christmas season and just like the storefronts, Tinseltown has unveiled its Christmas apparel even before the turkey dinners can be eaten. This year's offer­ ing is a little film about a tall tale. "Elf is the latest effort from filmmaker Jon Favreau ("Swingers," "Made") and comedian Will Ferrell ("Old School"). Sounds like a recipe for some nice concoction. Unfortunately, like Buddy the Elf's choice of food in the film, this is sickly sweet and leaves a bad after­ taste. Ferrell stars as Buddy, a human orphan raised by Santa and the elves of the North Pole. He lives ignorant of his heritage until he turns 30, when he is informed that his father (James Caan) lives in New York City and is on the Naughty List. Buddy then sets out to find his father and reclaim his family. It is a nice idea with an actor that could have pulled off a fun time, but the humor and intelli­ gence must have been put Jon Bull's Grade: into someone else's stock­ ing. Ferrell's performance is typical of any of his SNL characters, but this time around the delivery seems contrived. At least c in "Old School," Ferrell could cut loose with Frank the Tank antics. In "Elf," 'Elf Ferrell is restricted materi­ al fit for a younger audi­ ence. Caan gives up his Ferr past violent roles in favor Caan of this sappy one, but like Dsrec Ferrell, seems to fight his old, semi-interesting per­ Rated sona while trying to hum embrace this new flat, one- Runi dimensional role. The screenplay could have cut down on its sugar intake, but it isn't all bad. The beginning is nice and innocent, but as the plot develops, one might ask, "When will this thing kick into gear?" only to wait for an ending that seems more like a nightmare one might laugh at when he/she waking up the next morning than a suspenseful and thoughtful Senior Jackie Menke and sophomore Mike Ross practice their steps in preparation for the Purdue University climax. This script has been through a long development period, but Ballroom Classic this weekend. could have benefited from a longer one. The film could have been pushed back a month to the real Christmas season, which would have Michelle Rossi petition of the year at the University of Illinois. maybe made the sappiness bearable. Nearly all dancers placed in their respective TORCH WRITER Maybe this writer just is not in the Christmas spirit yet, but why competitions. While at Purdue, the second com­ does every holiday film have to be dripping with sticky goo, and in petition of the year, dancers have the opportunity Members of Dance, Etc have their dance early November to boot? It isn't even Thanksgiving yet and the stom­ to partake in several different events. An infor­ shoes ready and their toes tapping in anticipation ach is already hurting. Final Grade: C for this weekend's dance competition. Twelve mal welcome dance kicks off the weekend before Valparaiso University students will attend the the competitions start on Saturday. Almost all the sixth annual Purdue University Ballroom Classic VU dancers will each participate in at least six in Lafayette, Ind. different competitions in addition to some of the Leah Bunk, Kelly Cowan, Chrissy Gnadt, "fun dances." The club also hopes to participate in three or more competitions during the spring %/ftnTS Aaron Gnagey, Helen Huggins, Erich Keller, Jackie Menke, Ben Pulley, Rebecca Rachocki, semester. Mike Ross, Erica Spilde and Kirk Vollmer will The Ballroom Classic is open to dancers of TO Know represent VU's social and competitive dance club all levels, from students who have less than a as they join hundreds of other competitors in a semester of instruction to experienced dancers dance filled weekend. who have previous competition experience. 5h0uLd we get nid According to Vollmer, the club's treasurer, Menke, the vice president and coordinator of the most challenging part about preparing for a competitions for Dance, Etc., looks forwards to competition is finding enough practice time with the approaching competition. "It will be fun," the vide* cpM one's partner. Several competitors found time to she said. "Purdue is always a great learning expe­ practice their dance skills in the Neils Science rience. The competition shows us where we have at*ea in the i*a Center on Tuesday evening. They all wore their come in dancing and how much farther we have broken-in shoes and danced to a variety of styles, to go." ranging from waltz to swing to rumba. Besides providing VU students with the Rachocki is very excited about the upcom­ opportunity to participate in competitions, if so, wttat should we &o with the spaeef ing competition. "It is challenging finding out Dance, Etc. offers dance lessons open to all stu­ how [your partner] leads and how the two of you dents at a wide variety of levels and styles will dance together," Rachocki said. During the throughout the year. There are also weekly open year, dancers switch partners often so they have dance times on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8- 10 p.m. in Neils 118 so students can either pre­ • Ai legitimate S$om will toe mimed m a ample practice experience with different leads Qmp «# iM$ f©#r» wilM ftaci, or and follows. Having practice time with several pare for a competition or brush up on their skills. I m *TiieH&8f$t &fer»§ m, Valparaiso different partners also proves helpful to students Dance, Etc. will also host a pajama - themed so they are able to quickly adjust to other peo­ dance in honor of the impending December NaifiNE?..... ple's unique dance styles. exams as one of their many school-wide events Dance, Etc. did very well in their first com­ open to all students. page 15, The Torch ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT November 7, 2003

Source 95 all hail the late night tease Top 30 November 7-13

Artist/Title 1. Lucky Boys Confusion: "Commitment" 2. Death Cab for Cutie: "Transatlanticism" 3. Jet: "Get Born" 4. Spitalfield: "Remember Right Now" 5. Weakerthans: "Reconstruction Site" 6. Coldplay: "Live 2003" The Source 95 selects 7. Catch 22: "Dinosaur Sounds" weekly the DJ to be featured 8. Something Corporate: "North" in the DJ Spotlight. 9. Shins: "Chutes Too Narrow" 10. Rapture: "Echoes" 11. Streetlight Manifesto: "Everything Goes Numb" Andrew Bangert 12. Belle and Sebastian: "Dear Catastrophe Waitress" A&E EDITOR 13. Saves the Day: "In Reverie" 14. Jamisonparker: "Notes and Photographs " Getting new music on the radio airwaves is a difficult task, made even more difficult when the 15. Mates of State: "Team Boo" bands in question are considered to be outside the boundaries of what's generally considered radio fare. 16. Snapcase: "Bright Flashes" At The Source 95, the job of finding new artists and programming them into the station's rotation 17. Finger 11: "Finger 11" falls to Stephanie Lundin (right) and Eleni Kametas. But in between speaking to labels on the phone and 18. Chingy: "Jackpot" making sure new artists get played, the two find time to host a weekly radio show focusing on the very 19. Nappy Roots: "Wooden Leather" artists whom they work so hard to get on the air. 20. Thursday: "War All the Time" "All Hail the Late Night Tease," which airs Sunday nights from 10 p.m. - midnight, features most­ ly new music from The Source's playlist, but also" plays host to segments of 1980's music, assorted punk 21. Pinhead Gunpowder: "Compulsive Disclosure" rock tracks and favorites of the DJ's. 22. 3 Doors Down: "Another 700 Miles" The. show's title is a hybrid of the two DJs' show titles from last year. Lundin hosted "Late Night 23. Against Me: "As the Eternal Cowboy" Tease" and Kametas "All Hail Us." The two got together in part because of their positions at the radio 24. 3 Days Grace: "3 Days Grace" station; Lundin is the station's music/labels director and Kametas is the music/programming director. 25. David Bowie: "Reality" Although the two DJ's are involved with their show for many reasons, Kametas identified "the love for 26. Outkast: "Speakerboxx/The Love Below" music" as the main focus behind their show. 27. Boysnightout: "Make Yourself Sick" "It's my chance to put music on that I think deserves to be heard," Lundin said. "Other radio sta­ 28. Sleeping At Last: "Ghosts" tions aren't going to take a chance on some of these bands." 29. South: "With the Tides" Kametas added that "knowing that people are listening to music they can't hear anywhere else" is 30. Dufus: "1:3:1" one of the things she enjoys most about doing the show. Because of the show's constantly-evolving playlist, new bands are always being featured on the The WVUR Top 30 is a compilation of the most-played show. Current favorites of both DJ's include Death Cab for Cutie and Belle and Sebastian. albums based on rotation play at 95.1 WVUR this past "It was really rewarding to see them get big," Lundin said about Belle and Sebastian. week. Compilation courtesy of Eleni Kametas. In addition to bands recommended by national labels, the show is also a great showcase for local bands. '-"Local bands are constantly in rotation," Kametas said. "We're good with bands in the area." "It's nice to put bands on who we think have talent," Lundin said. "It's nice to reward them by play­ Source 95 CD ing them on the air." "All Hail the Late Night Tease" occupies the vanguard of music at The Source. Its hosts are in the know about new music and aren't afraid of listener feedback, or of recommending new bands. The Review show's title may be self-referential, but the focus is squarely on the newest music around. This Weak A&E News Roundup Taken from the Associated Press Athens, Greece - A private Greek television sta­ whom I share an Arkansas boyhood. Live long and Eleni Kametas tion has been fined 100,000 euros (US $116,000) prosper." TORCH WRITER for broadcasting a scene of two men kissing, The book exhibit will run from Nov. 23 reports said Wednesday. through Jan. 3 in Little Rock's Cox Building. Also If you're looking for an indie pop rock band with enticing The action brought strong criticism from included are Clinton's college books as well as his lyrics, pick up a copy of "Reconstruction Site," the latest release media commentators. collection of Elvis Presley memorabilia. from the Weakerthans. The album includes 14 tracks written by John Mega Television was fined by the independ­ K. Samson, formerly of Propagandhi, and each song appears as if it ent licensing body, the National Radio and Brookfield, Wis. - High school administrators were written based on his experiences people-watching in a local Television Council, for the Oct. 6 scene showing agreed Monday not to seek expulsion of a student diner. The band shied away from major labels when releasing and two male actors kissing in the weekly drama for making a rap CD that they said included threat­ distributing their first record "Fallow" in 1998. Since then the "Close Your Eyes." ening language against the principal. Weakerthans have continued to record, releasing one more album The council - usually tolerant of the frequent Sashwat Singh received a five-day suspen­ and an EP. It wasn't until 2003, however, that the band arranged a nudity and sexual content of Greek television - sion after Principal Mark Cerutti of Brookfield deal with Epitaph Records and issued "Reconstruction Site." described the scene as "vulgar and unacceptable." East High School acquired one of the homemade The album gives off a melodic sound with a cross between Tom Greek TV stations repeatedly showed clips compact discs. Petty and the Smoking Popes and is guaranteed to get stuck in your of Madonna kissing singer Britney Spears during In the agreement between the Elmbrook head. If the songs don't seem to interest you, the cover art definitely the MTV Video Music Awards in August without School District and Singh's family, the district will, as it shows cartoon-like images featuring two nurses and a pile facing penalties. said it would not seek to expel the 15-year-old jun­ of dead people mixed in with dead bears. With lyrics like, "And ior, but he is required to see a school counselor to throw away my misery/it never meant that much to me/it never sent Little Rock, Ark. - The autobiography of "Star make sure he doesn't pose a danger, according to a get-well card," the band has created a concept album dealing with Trek" actor George Takei will be among the books Singh's lawyer Andrew Franklin. loss, regret and failure. In this album, Samson has done a superb job on display starting this month in a preview exhib­ Franklin called Singh's reinstatement "a vic­ at mixing light music with the heaviness in his lyrics. it for the Bill Clinton Presidential Library. tory for free speech and a relatively decent com­ The Weakerthans have been charting in the Top 10 on tho "To the Stars," written by Takei in 1994, promise." Source 95's Top 30 recently; however, the band still has not achieved details the actor's life from his childhood days in The rap includes sexually explicit slurs to recognition from commercial radio and most likely do not intend to. Japanese-American internment camps in Arkansas describe Cerutti, as well as physical threats. "Reconstruction Site" is an album that you can sit down and and California during World War II to his rise to Matt Gibson, the Elmbrook School District listen to the whole way through. There's something about their songs stardom portraying Hikaru Sulu in the original superintendent, said he found the lyrics about that draw the listener in more and more with each line, and eventu­ "Star Trek" TV series and in six "Star Trek" Cerutti to be threatening but did not "find the ally the album becomes a companion to the listener. The movies. desire in the student to actually act on those Weakerthans have put together one of the most satisfying and Takei, who spent a year at an internment lyrics." momentous albums of the year, and bring an innovative live show to camp in Rohwer, Ark., sent a copy of his book to Singh, who is in the school band and choir, go along with it. The first listen is hard to grasp, but give the album Clinton with a special inscription taken from the said his rap album saga may make him more pop­ a second try and you'll be hooked. As for me, I highly recommend "Star Trek" series. ular with his classmates, but "I don't know if it's this record to any fan of music. Rating: 9/10 He wrote: "Dear President Clinton, with in a good way or not." CLIP The Torch, November 14, 2003, page 16 TRAVEL TRAVEL (CON'T) FOR RENT PERSONALS a Torch Thursday was truly a Faustian bargain. ** ONE MONTH FREE If you are heading to see Chris #1 Spring Break Vacations! 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The Torch, November 14, 2003, page 17 PORT Intramural Men fare well in farewell Briefs Co-ed volleyball outcome sizzles Another Valparaiso University co-ed intramural volley­ ball season has ended, and in the final match of the season, the Flaming Underground defeated Sigma Chi Omega in five games, winning 15 to 9 in the final game. To get to the finals, each of the teams passed through a breeze of a regular season. Sigma Chi Omega, which won the intramural volleyball title last year, went undefeated through the regular season. The Flaming Underground also went undefeated this season, and on the way beat the Crushers in the semifinal to face Sigma Chi Omega in the final. Sigma Chi Omega's players have been together for a couple of years, with most of last year's squad returning. The Flaming Underground was a team of seniors who have been playing together since their freshman year. The team went further into the playoffs each year and hit the apex in this year's title match. Flaming Underground team captain Ed Hauad said one the most valuable players on the team was Beth Rapa. "She plays with a lot of heart," said Hauad, speaking of a game in which she played despite a hit to the face which drew blood. Even though the team couldn't repeat, captain Jon Ackerman said the season was an absolute success for Sigma Chi Omega. Next year the Flaming Underground won't be allowed Sophomore Nate Balfanz helps clear the ball out of the Crusader zone during the Crusaders' final home game against to defend its title due to graduation, so the team will go out Western Illinois. The men's soccer team finished the season with a 2-13-2 record and will lose three seniors to graduation. on a high note. As for Sigma Chi Omega, they will try to With just nine seconds left in for the brown and gold down the reload their team for next year and will be a favorite to take a Braden Radtke the season closer, a duo of fresh­ stretch with his great versatility, run at the title again. Laura Medina men brought the game closer serving as "Mister Utility" for the "They'll have the talent to do well next year," said TORCH WRITERS when Henrik Turk scored his first team the past three years. Ackerman. - The Valparaiso University goal for VU with Mark Wolka on "[Peacher] is probably the Chen's soccer team said farewell to the assist. most athletic on the team," Mrak the 2003 season and their graduat­ The Crusaders were outshot said. "He has demonstrated his Phi Psi - Wonders win kickball ing seniors after falling in a 3-2 18-9 by Wisconsin and trailed 4-1 versatility as a forward, outside On Nov. 2, students took a bright and sunny Sunday battle against the Wisconsin on corner kicks. Sophomore and defensive mid-fielder, mark­ afternoon study break at the annual intramural kickball tour­ Badgers in Verona, Wise, on goalie Jeff Oleck made a valiant ing back and sweeper. It is nice to nament at Eastgate field. Saturday. effort with nine saves in goal, know that he can bridge all posi­ On the men's side of the tournament, the Phi Kappa Psi Senior Adam Newell led off while Eric Hanson of UW man­ tions." fraternity was victorious. The team beat Sig Eps I in a tight the game with an opening strike at aged three stops. Sanders, the final senior in finals match-up. the 6:08 mark off a pass from The Crusaders fell to 2-13-2 the Crusader lineup, was an inte­ "[The tournament] was a lot of fun," said senior Phi Psi freshman Jeremy Stacy to notch on the season and parted ways gral part of the team in his time at Peter Oschwald. "It is something I would definitely recom­ his second goal of the season and with soon to be graduating seniors VU. Mrak complimented him mend for other students to get involved in." final tally at VU. Adam Newell, Josh Peacher and with the label of "the heart and The women's side of the tournament had a less substan­ Wisconsin evened the score Oliver Sanders. soul of our team." tial turnout, but teams were there to compete nonetheless. before halftime with a score by Newell, the senior attacker "[Sanders] is the mainstay of Two independent teams, the Wonders and the Sirens, com­ Aaron Hohlbein at 35:16. The for the VU squad, has been an the midfield," Mrak said. "He is prised the one game tournament. Badgers had the edge in shots immense asset to the team in his not the most prolific scorer, but he In a close 21-16 game, the Wonders defeated the Sirens. after the first half, outshooting VU time here with his great athleti­ gets much done on the field. He's "The game was a lot of fun," said Wonders member 10-5 and 6-3 on net. cism. a gladiator." Emily Hoovey. "I have been playing since grade school. It For a long period of time, the "[Newell] has done every­ This season was a tough one was really fun to play a sport that does not require much back­ score remained the same, until thing I have asked him to do to the for the Crusaders with numerous ground skill. I would recommend the tournament to other Hamid Afsari of UW scored his best of his ability," said head injuries and next season will be students. More teams would make the tournament more fun." first goal of the season at the coach Mis' Mrak. "Last year, we difficult with the loss of these key The Phi Psi fraternity was captained by Derek Ruzicka, 72:45 mark. The Badgers' had difficulty with defenders, but seniors, but the Crusaders will and the five other members of the Wonders were Sarah Matthew Jelacic would soon add a he stepped in." move on. As one of Mrak's key Meyer, Lauren Desjardins, Nora Witbrodt, Beth Rapa and security goal with 2:34 left in the Peacher, one of the senior sayings states, "Adapt, migrate or Jolene Smith. half. defenders for VU, has been crucial perish." - Ben Wohlfeil Phi Psi - Gammas dodge losses ^ with 20 kills in the Mikos posted 2.62 blocks per game over the [y ^^IDMCJQM match, as well as weekend, making her the defensive player of the The intramural dodge ball tournament was held at the ^ knocking down week in the Mid-Con and- moving her into first Athletics Recreation Center Nov. 2 for both a men's and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 nine blocks. place in the nation in blocks per game. This is the women's divisions. The format allowed players to re-enter Mikos had anoth­ first time Moulton has earned the honor over the the game if a member of their team caught a ball thrown by er big night for the Crusaders, with 11 blocks for year, and the second for Mikos. the opposing team. the night. "With only one game left until the tourna­ The champions of the women's division were the Norman set up the offense all night, picking ment, we're all about taking care of business," Gammas. The Gammas defeated both the Sirens and the up 56 assists, and Silcox led all players with 26 Mikos said. "We've been working on a lot of Wonders to gain the title. digs. Tanna Smith was huge for the Jaguars in the team-oriented drills, executing and just putting "We participate in all of the events," sophomore win, registering 54 assists and 22 digs. balls down. Our defense has been just outstanding, Gammas captain Jill Dierberg commented in regards to intra- Besides garnering themselves a share of the so we've been working on a lot more offensive murals. "We try and get involved in as much as possible." Mid-Con championship and the top-seed, the drills in practice." The men's champion was Phi Psi. They played two Crusaders also picked up both the offensive and Oakland will come to the Athletics games to win the men's division title. defensive players of the week awards in the con­ Recreation Center tonight at 7 p.m. for the "There is no MVP on our team," senior captain Derek ference. Moulton was named the offensive player Crusaders final regular season game. If the brown Ruzicka said of Phi Psi. "Everybody works together. But the of the week after hitting .379 and averaging 3.25 and gold pull off a victory, they will take sole pos­ MVP would be junior Kyle Miner, for a devastating throw at kills per game over the weekend, including her 20 session of first place in the Mid-Continent the end of the championship game." kill performance against IUPUI. Conference going into the conference tournament. - Katie Nemec page 18, The Torch »POK November 14, 2003 ©On] Nackovic and Whitlock take a look around the wide world of sports and argue their points just like two guys around the water cooler or two old men whittling on the porch. Nack attack Epistle from the editor Dave Nackovic Brent Whitlock TORCH WRITER SPORTS EDITOR Best team in tire NBA: When the Lakers added Karl Matone and Gary Pay ton Best team in the NBA: Whatever happened to the glory days of the NBA back to the already potent mix of Shaq and Kobe, many were making the assumption that in the early 90s? Jordan, Ewing, Olajuwon, Robinson and Barkley - the stars of NBA : they were a shoo in to win the title again this year. However, a team laden with great Jam for Supernintendo - where are they when we need them the most? Nowadays, it players is not guaranteed a championship in any sport (New York Yankees anyone?) seems like it's just a bunch of thugs and high school graduates out there on the floor. so I am going to go with the Indiana Pacers, who have been impressive thus far under Whatever happened to wearing a suit and tie at a press conference after the game? new coach Rick Carlisle. With so many talented teams this year, I asked my cousin Why are players getting in fights with their coaches, not going to practice, and attack­ for his opinion and he chimed in by nominating the Allen Iverson-led 76ers for even­ ing their teammates in public? The answer to the question of who is the best team in tual champions. I don't bet much outside of a poker game, but I'll be knocking on the NBA: no one. wood that my dear old cousin will owe me a steak dinner next June. Best team in the NFL: I'm going to agree with Mr. Nackovic and forego the Best team in the NFL: When determining the best team in the NFL, many may obvious pick, the Kansas City Chiefs. However, Mr. Nackovic did make a good point, be inclined to nominate the Kansas City Chiefs for the top spot since they are the only the Chiefs have only played two teams with a record above .400. Let's see how the team in the NFL that still holds an undefeated record. However, of their nine wins, Chiefs would do with Tennessee's schedule. The Titans are my pick because they are only two of them have come against a team with a record better than .400. With this red hot, have won four in a row, and have not failed to put up at least 25 points more in mind, I'll take the patriotic sounding Philadelphia Eagles, who have overcome a than once this season. Kansas City may put up flashier offensive numbers, but the slow start to become a symbol of tenacity with their fourth comeback win in a row. Titans are no slouches themselves. Steve McNair has been virtually unstoppable This was a hard choice, since both teams have beaten the Packers this year, but I think against opposing defenses. These two teams don't play in the regular season, but cir­ the poise the Eagles have shown in the later quarters will help them down the line in cle the AFC Championship game on your calendar. It should be a good one. the big games. Best team in the NHL: Well, I've been hanging out with my roommate, and if Best team in the NHL: Thanks to my mom, when it comes to the NHL I rarely he has anything to say, it usually concerns the Tampa Bay Lightning and how they root for any team other than the Chicago Blackhawks. However, I think I have been are the best team in hockey right now. As unusual as that behavior is, I'm going to hanging with my fraternity brother Kyle a little too often lately since my "best in the have to agree with him. John Tortorella's high-voltage squad has been nothing short league" choice is again a team from Philadelphia. This choice is a little easier since of spectacular ever since last year's loss to the eventual Stanley Cup champion New the fact that the Flyers are getting big numbers from three players who used to wear Jersey Devils. The team is relatively unknown in the NHL. Still, they're hungry, and the black and red of Chicago (Jeff Hackett, Jeremy Roenick and Tony Amonte). they have the big veteran and captain Dave Andreychuk in the middle still pounding Here's hoping that the Blackhawks, a team showing signs of improvement this sea­ in those garbage goals like he has done for most of his career. The Lightning also son, gets to battle it out against Philly in the finals for the right to drink from Lord have superstar Vincent LeCavalier, but if you want to know more about him, ask Stanley's Cup once again. Dave Tomke. Best sport in world no one knows about: With all the talk of the usual college Best sport in world that no one knows about: Professional poker. If anything and pro sports, certain sports perenially get overlooked. To remedy this, I declare is broadcast over ESPN, it has to be a sport, and the World Series of Poker is defi­ Slam Ball to be the best sport that nobody is watching. The eight-team league came nitely broadcast over ESPN. I'm sure you've seen it. A bunch of guys sitting around into existence as a combination of elements from basketball, football, hockey, a table in their finest truck stop apparel or items purchased at Liberace's garage sale lacrosse and gymnastics with a few trampolines thrown in to boot. All in all, viewing placing insane bets and throwing around hundreds of thousands of dollars like it's it makes for a good time of the rip-roaring variety and can be seen on Monday nights nothing. I don't know why it's addicting, but it is. If you don't believe me, just turn after Raw is War on Spike TV (formerly TNN). on ESPN in the afternoon and watch for five minutes. It's better than bowling. S-L-U-S-H-l-E spells success LaVicka explores possibilities behind new slushie machines in ARC locker rooms Ken LaVicka rooms. are burdened enough. Is this a good TORCH WRITER A "friend" of the VU basket­ idea to have them taking care of the ball program, who conveniently slushie machines? The teams need Last season was a memorable works for a beverage company, has someone with time and the proper one for both the men's and donated two slushie machines, one qualifications to take care of some­ women's basketball teams on the to each team, in a move that could thing so important. If anything hap­ campus of Valparaiso University. inspire each team to bigger and bet­ pens to these machines because of The men won the Mid-Continent ter things. improper care, who knows what regular season championship and "A machine had been donated could happen. came one shot away from earning a a number of years back, but Isn't there enough room in the re berth in the NCAA tournament. because of equity issues, it could Athletic Department budget to hi The women had an absolute not be installed until another one someone for the specific purpose of dream season, winning the Mid- was donated," said Assistant tending to the slushie machine? If Con tournament and going to the Athletics Director Robb Vessely. not, there should definitely be some NCAA tournament for the first time "Now there are two of them so they room made. We cannot have Katie in school history. have been installed." Boone or Roberto Nieves come out This season will far exceed It is hard to believe that this of halftime not playing up to their last year's effort, however. You opportunity was passed up years potential with severe stomach may be asking yourself, how can ago. With the prospect of a slushie cramps due to overly "syrupy" that possibly be? Is it because machine aiding our players, it's slushies. Imagine the outrage. What Homer Drew is back in his rightful mind-boggling to think of how would the injury report say? place as coach of the men's team? wildly successful each team could R. Nieves: Out - Sucrose - Or how about the fact that Keith have been these "number" of years Poisoning. Freeman only lost one senior to ago. Once this problem is taken graduation and the women's team Think about it. The icy, fruity care of, all will be able to breathe is primed for another incredible run goodness can only mean one thing: easy about this year's basketball to the NCAA tournament? success. But not everything is com­ squads. This could be a historic Close, but no. Only one word ing up roses with this situation. year for both the men's team and can sum up what could make this Women's Associate Head the women's team, and it can be the most memorable season of bas­ Coach Steve Bruce disclosed some attributed to more than just sheer ketball in VU history: slushies. disturbing news. talent. Don't hit yourself in the face "The coaches received the Oakland, Western Illinois, with amazement, you read that cor­ mix for the machines, so it's just Oral Roberts and any other team rectly. The turning point of this sea­ 'our responsibility to put the mix that steps in our way of a confer­ son will most definitely be the in," Bruce said. "This is fun for the ence championship better beware. addition of slushie machines in the girls." We have the power of the slushie JENN KLEIN men's and women's team locker Wait a minute! These coaches on our side. To some, it is a slushie. To others, it's fruity, icy, liquid victory juice. November 14, 2003 TS The Torch, page 19

Junior Matt Van Drew stuck to his Daele is smoth­ promise and substi­ ered by a Drake •EXHIBITION tuted liberally dur- defender during CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 ing the game. A VU's PFL champi­ deep rotation saw onship-clinching extensive action on the floor, and 11 different players game against Drake. The got into the scoring column. Junior guard Ali Berdiel Crusaders lost tallied 13 points and sophomore Dan Oppland added their most recent 12 to round out the Crusaders in double figures. contest to Butler "It's just an exhibition, so we are trying to learn 25-21 and only from this," said Berdiel. "We are going to work harder mustered two and get better at the things we are doing wrong." points in the sec­ One of the areas that would appear to need work ond half against is rebounding. VU was out-rebounded by the All-Stars the Bulldogs. VU will look to and also surrendered 17 offensive boards, leading to 18 avenge its 2001 second chance points. While rebounding will be at a 31-7 loss to premium with an uptempo offense, Drew knows it Aurora tomorrow must improve if the Crusaders hope to compete with when they take on future opponents. the Spartans at "We didn't rebound the ball very well tonight," Aurora University said Drew. "Plain and simple, we need to get better at Field with kickoff that if we want to have success." slated for 1 p.m. Kenny Harris, Moussa Mbaye, Jimmie Miles and The brown and gold lead the all- Oumar Sylla, VU's four highly touted freshmen all time series with entered the game at the same time early in the first half, the Spartans 8-2 eliciting cheers from the crowd. Sylla finished with 7 going into tomor­ points and Miles led the Crusaders with five assists. row. Aurora is "The freshman played well," said Drew. "They all currently 5-4 on have something to lend the team, and we'll use them the season. more and more as they get comfortable." Despite all the preseason talk about the guards, JENN KLEIN VU seemed most comfortable underneath the basket in outscoring the All-Stars 42-20 in the paint, with Gomes what they needed to touchdown away. The score would have been at least simply dominating for most of the contest. He also get done said 26-7 or 22-7, if we got a field goal out of it." IITI ED '" stepped outside and showed his range, hitting all three Butler has averaged 500 yards allowed to oppo­ M of his three point attempts. UI LClY Adams. "We all wish nents this year, but only gave up 311 to VU. w CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 e could have had "Possession was key, and we only had 24 plays "I knew that we'd make some mistakes, since this touchdowns instead total for that half," said Adams. "Some of the guys were was just our first game," said Gomes. "But I just tried of field goals. There is a difference in three points not blocking, missed or dropped balls, and just ran long to do what I could, and play hard. Things weren't the instead of seven." routes. Their defense was playing a deep zone coverage way we wanted early, but they got better later on." The only score for VU came on a safety with eight instead of man coverage. It was nothing that we haven't "We were playing good defense and pressuring seconds remaining on the clock. seen." the ball," said Berdiel. "But we aren't rebounding. We "I wish we could have found a way to put it in the Going into the game with a share of the PFL North need to get on that and work on it for the real games." end zone a couple more times," said McCawley. title, several team members had received honors and The Crusaders will be in action again this "We had costly turnovers, interceptions, drops by accolades from the NCAA Division 1-A A, but even that Monday in their final exhibition game against Athletes wide receivers," said Adams. "They called a personal could not keep the team focused. in Action at 7:05 p.m. at the Athletics Recreation foul on a linebacker who roughed the quarterback on "It's great for each of them, but unless they go out Center. the third down, and it set up a first down. We got an and win, they mean nothing," Adams said. "They are offensive holding penalty called on us, and they took a individual achievements, but we strive for the team concept. I'm sure they would trade them in for a win on Saturday." The coaches felt they should have won, and team members agreed. "The team had a total letdown in mental focus and didn't prepare themselves to play Butler," said junior defensive back Chris Daniels. "Maybe we were looking past them to Morehead State, maybe not, but the fact of the matter is we did not come ready to play football." "Sometimes when you play a team that's 0-9, you lose your focus," said McCawley. "I think we thought we could just show up and win the game. We didn't have the same intensity that we had in other games like Dayton and San Diego." The 41-30 contest between San Diego and Dayton resulted in a win for San Diego and with VU sharing its title for the second time in three years. "Not focusing on the task at hand cost us the chance to be the outright cham­ pions of the PFL North," said Daniels. "They lost their edge," said Adams. "They did not come in with the right mind­ set. They felt if they showed up, they could win. We didn't come to play." Tomorrow, the Crusaders travel to Aurora, 111., to end the regular season. In ^tftMY |0|f^ their last meeting, Aurora won 31-7. "This is a team that could beat us," said Adams. "They have big linebackers. They are a good ballclub with a 5-4 season. They want to end 6-4 for a winning season. We know it is crucial for us to go and play •^S&VSKKfr* well for next week's championship game. We want a running game and set up a pass­ ing game for later. 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1608 E. UNCOLNWAY ~ 548.9911 JOHNS need to step up." JENN KLEIN VALPARAISO f?flCOM Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. The PFL Freshman Oumar Sylla shoots a three-pointer behind a championship against Morehead State is screen from freshman Kenny Harris during VU's 91-82 win 2083 JIMMY JOHNS FRANCHISE, ISC. Nov. 22 at Brown Field at noon. over the Cap's All-Stars last night at the ARC. /~ VUSports l.?.c.9.r.9P.9..ar^ h Football Men's B-Ball VU 21 VU 91 Butler 25 Cap's All-Stars 82 Volleyball Men's Soccer VU 3 VU Chicago State 0 Nov. 7- Nov. 13 Wisconsin Butler serves VU first CONFERENCE CLINCHER division loss Volleyball claims share of Mid-Con regular season title, top-seed in tourney Bulldogs win 25-21 in Indy Dave Tomke Laura Medina TORCH WRITER TORCH WRITER Perhaps it was the lunar eclipse, Despite losing their perfect confer­ the bye week, or the notion of sole ence record on Friday, the Valparaiso possession of a Pioneer Football University volleyball team clinched at League North Division title. But fac­ least a share of the Mid-Continent ing a team without a win on the sea­ Conference regular season championship son, something went wrong. and the number one seed in the Mid-Con In their last meeting against the tournament with a win over Chicago State Butler Bulldogs, the team lost 52-22, on Saturday. but with the progress VU has made After losing to Indiana University this season, Saturday's game should Purdue University Indianapolis in five have ended in a win for. the games the previous match, the team man­ Crusaders. aged to stay composed in a three-game But it did not happen like that. rout of Chicago State that moved the "I went in knowing that we brown and gold's conference record to 12- should have won that game," said 1, offensive coordinator Stacy Adams. "The loss made us realize that we "But things happen for a reason. We have to protect our territory," sophomore have to step back and take a look at Liz Mikos said. "We have to step up to our it." potential, and we can't play down to some Adams is referring to VU's 25- of the other teams." 21 loss to the now 1-9 Butler team. The Crusaders did not dwell on the "It seems like a lot of teams this loss, however and bounced back in a huge past week went down to lesser oppo­ way, defeating the Chicago State Cougars nents," he said. "Unbelievable." in a very quick match that the brown and For a team that has had unex­ gold dominated in almost every aspect. pected success this year against better VU never missed a beat during the game conference opponents, a game like and swept the Cougars 30-22, 30-12, 30- this was unusual. 27. Mikos led the Crusaders on both "Who knows; it's the mindset of offense and defense, hitting .667 with 10 players," said Adams. kills along with 10 blocks. Junior Sara The Crusaders began the game Silcox picked up 12 digs and senior Cyndi with a 10-yard opening drive touch­ Norman tallied 26 assists in the winning down pass from senior David Macchi effort. to senior Jeff Vlk. One of freshman VU saw its 13-game undefeated con­ kicker Andrew McCawley's 13 points ference streak come to a close on Friday came on the extra point, putting VU night as the Jaguars of IUPUI came to the up 7-0. On VU's second possession, Athletics Recreation Center and defeated McCawley kicked a 31-yard field the Crusaders, 17-30, 30-26, 30-27, 20-30, goal to take the lead to 10-0. 15-10. "We went down and scored on Sophomore Lauren Moulton led the the opening drive which is what we way for the brown and gold, hitting .474 stress as coaches," said Adams. KAHT NORTH In the second quarter, see • MID-CON ***** 17 Sophomore Lauren Moulton uses her left hand on the kill attempt against IUPUI Friday at the ARC. McCawley gave VU three more points from 28 yards, following a blocked punt by sophomore defensive THIS WEEK IN back Ambrose Brown. With eight Men's hoops exhibits depth TORCH SPORTS- minutes left in the half, Butler passed for a touchdown. On VU's 1-2-play Crusaders bust a cap against Cap 's All-Stars 91-82 in exhibition game possession, McCawley added another Eli Gieryna the first half, VU used an 11-2 run in the clos­ 20-yard field goal to extend the lead. TORCH WRITER ing minutes to pull ahead 47-39, providing ONE MAN TO BEAT... Senior linebacker Lawrence some momentum heading into the break. Canada made two interceptions Senior captain Kikas Gomes led the "I was proud of how our guys played out ... PAGE 18 before halftime; the second allowed Valparaiso University men's basketball team there," said Drew. "We're changing styles out McCawley to score his fourth field past the Cap's Basketball Academy All-Stars there and we'll learn from this game. We were SLUSHIE MACHINE... goal, a PFL record-tying 52-yarder, 91-82 last night with 27 points, 12 rebounds very unselfish and settled in as everything and end the half with a 19-7 lead. and two blocks in the team's first exhibition moved on." "I have never kicked four field game. , The Crusaders jumped off to a fast start in ... PAGE 18 goals in one game, and the 52-yarder "We tried a lot of combinations tonight," the second half as well, with Gomes scoring the was my longest in college," said said VU head coach Homer Drew. "It's early team's first eight points. The All-Stars tried to McCawley. and we're trying to find the ones that work the keep close, going ahead briefly 63-61 on a The lead, however, would not best. We will use a lot of players to stay fresh." jumper by Mike King, but the brown and gold MEN'S SOCCER.. last long as the Butler team answered The Crusaders struggled early on the pulled away with a 9-0 run, keyed by three- with an 18-0 run in the second half, defensive end, often losing assignments and pointers froimsophomore Seth Colclasure, sen­ never allowing the VU offense to allowing the Cap's All-Stars to penetrate and ior Roberto Nieves and Gomes. score. hit several early shots to stay close. All told, the King led the All Stars with 31 points and "They did not go out and do seesaw first half featured 11 ties and 13 lead Tony Graves chipped in 12. INTRAMURALS... changes. ... PAGE 17 see • BUTLER page 19 Trailing 36-37 with three minutes left in see •EXHIBITION .page 19