December 11, 2009 Volume 97, No. 14 The Voice of Taylor University since 1913 A&E Students fi ll chapel by choice Voluntary chapel If there are days that you do not attend chapel, On average, how many times Chapel Attendance what are the primary reasons? a week do you attend chapel? The Worst Case Scenario creates a unique 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Survival Handbook experience for “We can’t show you how to stay 69.2% alive during Upland winters, students studying / working on homework 1x12% but we can help you navigate 43.7% sleeping 10%0 2009’s art and entertainment.” By Stephen Groves 17% News Co-Editor do not find the speakers interesting WORLD studying / working on other 14.9% 8.1% 3x schedule does not allow it 59% 2x19% 7.8% “The attendance policy watch or listen on TV or radio for chapel is not based on do not like the music 3.7% counting absences but rather do not feel welcome 1.9% on one’s honor. As members 565 STUDENTS SURVEYED of a worshipping community, Taylor students, faculty and administrators are expected to regularly gather for chapel,”

Lighthouse students pre- reads the Student Life GRAPHIC BY LUKE SHUMAN | PHOTO BY TIMMY HUYNH pared for service Handbook. “Lighthouse has been great But what does “regularly 12 percent said they usually did Dean of Students Skip Trudeau. complaints: Either a school has world, then we put them in for developing good friend- gather for chapel” mean? not attend at all. “It’s part of our DNA to have a mandatory chapel and cannot one of seven halls with its own ships and learning how to open According to Campus Pastor According to this vibrant chapel program.” “breathe life into it,” or a school subculture, and each wing or up spiritually.” -Alyssa Huber, Randy Gruendyke, Taylor wants information, about 75 percent Gruendyke spoke favorably has voluntary chapel and can’t fl oor has its own identity as sophomore on the Southeast students to take ownership of of students, are in chapel during of Taylor’s chapel program. “I’ve get anyone to come. This does well,” he said. “When you bring Asia trip their spiritual growth, so it is the average service. had more than a few speakers not seem to be the case at them all into chapel, you have to LIFE & TIMES “expected, but not required.” For campus administration, whose minds have been utterly Taylor. ask what will be of equal value In a survey of 565 students chapel is an integral part of the blown by the Taylor chapel Gruendyke said that chapel to everyone there. ... Chapel taken this week, 59 percent of development of Taylor students. experience,” he said. is one of the ways students can needs to be centripetal, with students said they usually attend “Taylor’s chapel is one of the He explained that when he grow in their faith and engage in God at the center.” chapel three times a week; 19 things that sets us apart from attends Council for Christian the community at Taylor. “You Gruendyke estimated that percent said they usually came most Christian colleges. It’s very Colleges & Universities have people coming [to Taylor] See CHAPEL, page 2 twice; 10 percent said once; and important institutionally,” said meetings, there are usually two from all over the country and Patterson bares feet for Silent Night 12 days of Taylor Christmas “On the fi rst day of Taylor children, during tonight’s game White to combine his love of pair of shoes to a young Nigerian sometimes have great intentions Christmas, this campus gave Coach by coaching barefoot. running with sharing God’s love named Emmanuel Ohonme. to donate, but we forget. They to me ...” promotes “It’s not something I would with others. Ohonme went on to earn a don’t have to have cash on them. IN BRIEF ordinarily choose to do, but it’s White distributed T-shirts, basketball scholarship to the It can be done right now.” nonprofi t part of a bigger cause,” Patterson Bibles and shoes to children on University of North Dakota. With White is hoping that Taylor takes top prize in said. “I’ve always thought with a recent trip to the Dominican the lasting impact of that simple combining Taylor’s tradition of MATH competition organization the student involvement in Republic. Through this trip, gift of shoes as his inspiration, Silent Night with Samaritan’s Teams of Taylor students took Samaritan’s Feet Silent Night that we should White became involved with he founded the organization to Feet will effectively promote fi rst place and 16th place in the all get together and make an Samaritan’s Feet, which works provide shoes to children who the charitable organization, as Michigan Autumn Take Home By Christen Gall impact.” in fi ve continents, distributing needed them. Silent Night brings in a lot of (MATH) Challenge. The fi rst- Contributor Taylor became involved shoes to those who don’t have During halftime tonight, alumni and community. placed team was comprised of with Samaritan’s Feet through any. Their goal is give away 10 White will give the crowd an “I think because Coach three seniors. The 16th-placed education professor Quinn million shoes over the next 10 opportunity to send a text Patterson is leading this event team had three underclassmen. Silent Night will begin with White, who recently started years. message to Samaritan’s Feet, during Silent Night, it brings Fifty teams from colleges around the familiar silence of a hushed his own ministry called Team The vision for the organization donating $5 (one pair of shoes). this mission project valuable the Midwest participated in the crowd waiting in anticipation to Victory. Team Victory allows started with a simple gift of a The money will be charged to exposure,” said Director of challenge. cheer at the tenth point. Over the the donator’s current phone bill. Intercollegiate Athletics Angie squeaking of basketball shoes on Students can text a maximum Fincannon. “It allows us to help Bookstore raises money Odle Arena fl oor, this year, there of fi ve times, donating a total with a great cause.” for Lighthouse will be a new sound – the sound of $25. All of the shoes donated Students are encouraged The Campus Bookstore will of bare feet pounding the fl oor. by those at Silent Night will be to bring their cell phones to be buying back books to ben- Men’s basketball head coach distributed by Taylor students the game tonight so they can efi t Lighthouse trips Dec. 14-17. Paul Patterson will promote on future missions trips. participate in donating to There will be a box to donate Samaritan’s Feet, a nonprofi t “Students almost always Samaritan’s Feet at halftime. books and an area to donate organization dedicated to have a cell phone, and it is so funds to Lighthouse trips. bringing shoes to needy immediate,” White said. “We

Students take top spots at state music auditions Four Taylor vocalists received Seniors hit job market with experience top honors at the 2009 Indiana National Association of Teach- helps equip [students] for a wide ers of Singing (NATS) Student Taylor fi eld to have that education really Adjudications. Two students requirements speaks to some employers,” took fi rst place in their respec- Smith said. tive categories while two other give students Another advantage that students fi nished second and an edge Smith has seen play a role in third. Twenty-six Taylor stu- the job searching process is dents joined 350 other students the unique role that Taylor around the state in the competi- By Emily Moore professors are able to play as tion. Contributor mentors and excellent references for students. WEEKENDWEATHER December graduation is “Because of the opportunities TODAY a week away, and the most that Taylor creates for students 32 / 17 frequently asked question for to get to know professors, such seniors is, “Where are you going as wing hook ups, the travel after this?” experiences with Lighthouse or While some students have spring break trips, students and yet to start the job search, senior staff get to know each other on a Kent Ives is ahead of curve, after much more personal level,” she SUNNY taking place in the application said. process held by the Orr Students on campus are given SATURDAY Fellowship – a program designed the opportunity to take part 40 /25 to keep Indiana students in in research trips, interact with Indiana – which started out professors by being members with an applicant pool of 1,000 on panels, or partnering students and was narrowed Stephen Groves with professors for research Senior Kent Ives was offered a job with Interactive Intelligence on Thursday. down to 20 students through presentations. According to a selective interview process. When asked what gives professors both in and out of the experience that gives them an Smith, who previously worked The 20 students received job Taylor students an edge when classroom. advantage when entering the job at Butler University, these PARTLY CLOUDY offers for positions within competing for job placement “85 to 90 percent of students market. relationships aren’t seen in SUNDAY different Indiana businesses and against graduates from larger have practicums and that’s one Ives said his Business larger institutions. corporations. Ives was one of the universities like Ball State or of the things that helps them Management Systems degree Smith said this relationship 38 /30 20 students to receive an offer, Purdue, Jill Smith, director secure a job,” she said, adding helps him stand out in the “creates the ability for professors and is the fi rst Taylor student to of the Career Development that practicums allow students pool. Having both the business to speak to a students skills take part in the Orr Fellowship. Offi ce, points to practicum to market themselves as well as management training, and abilities, to be an effective He credited his success both experience required by major their experiences. integrated with the computer reference for students applying to his major and to the work departments, as well as Taylor students are “students systems education, “was a draw for jobs or grad school.” experience he had during his opportunities for students to who already had hands-on that companies asked about.” PARTLY CLOUDY time at Taylor. develop deep relationships with experience,” Smith said – “The liberal arts experience December 11, 2009 Page 2 MLK Day pursues peace throughout community those who make peace.” kick-off, which will be ’60s-themed The ensemble will also take part in Day off from “[The verse] fi t our theme very well banquet at President Eugene Habecker’s the new children’s program, created for about people who pursue peace, but house the evening before. The event will Upland Elementary and several schools classes will that peace is also an outpouring of who feature soul food and a mo-town band, in Marion. we are on the inside,” Chambless said. and students are encouraged to dress “We’re starting small because this feature speakers, Keynote speaker Dolphus Weary, according to the decade. is the fi rst year we’ve done a kids track. performers, and who works in the area of reconciliation “I wanted to do something more We’re hoping that we get 40 to 50 kids,” through Mission Mississippi, will tangible that would get people Chambless said, explaining that “it ’60s-themed explain in chapel how Christians can interested, because, generally, I notice helps us to build relationships with the banquet build bridges in places of division. on MLK, Jr. Day, people just want to community we happen to be a part of.” Workshops will be led throughout take the day off,” said Smith. “I thought When all is said and done, reaching By Bethany DuVal the afternoon on specifi c issues like it we could incorporate something out to school children is just a small Co-Editor in Chief Muslim-Christian relations and fun and slightly educational the night example of what Chambless and her reconciliation between the church and before, it would help promote the day.” planning committee hope students will When classes let out for J-term’s the gay community. Performances by the Indianapolis get out of the festivities. only three-day weekend, Director of Sophomore Candace Smith, a Jazz Orchestra and the Three Rivers “My vision for the day is for people American Ethnic Student Programs member of the day’s planning committee Jenbé Ensemble, an African dance … to refl ect on how they are pursuing Missy Chambless hopes to keep the said she expects the variety of topics team based in Fort Wayne, have been peace in their own lives and the minds of campus hard at work. Jan. 18, being addressed to help students scheduled to encourage a celebratory relationships they have and the world 2010, marks Taylor’s 18th annual Martin understand the broader implications of mood throughout the day. they’re going to engage.” Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. King’s work. “It’s taken many versions over the “[I hope] it will actually show what a years … but every year it’s themed out godly man he was and that he did make of Martin Luther King’s life and what a difference, not only when it comes to he stood for and kind of what that looks race, but civil rights in general – and like for us now,” Chambless said. that he did it in God’s name, and made This year’s theme is “Pursuing a huge difference because of that,” Peace,” based on James 3:17-18, which Smith said. says “righteousness is sown in peace by Smith is organizing the celebration’s

‘K for Katrina’ raises awareness

Tim Kerigan Senior Jason Griffi n dramatically presented the stories of a Hurricane Katrina survivor on Thursday night. The presentation recreated 12 stories based on interviews conducted with New Orleans residents. The presentation was designed to honor and express the spirit of the people who survived the crisis and bring attention to what happened in New Orleans. There will be another performance on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m. Complimentary tickets are available in the theatre box offi ce.

CHAPEL, from page 1 850 to 1,200 students attend chapel Junior David Bloom admitted that, on average, but said attendance also at times, he has had to skip chapel to depends on several factors such as work on homework, but said he always what time in the semester it is and if tries to make it. “I try to treat chapel the service is part of a series. like it’s another class. When you treat In the survey by The Echo, the most it like its a commitment, you’re less common reason for not attending inclined to skip it. If you treat it like its chapel was that students are studying a part of your schedule no matter what, or working on homework. then you’ll get your work done before Sophomore Anna Fulton said, and not have to skip,” he said. “Homework is usually the underlying As students strive to meet deadlines, reason. I would say I’ve missed chapel make it to class, have a social life and about fi ve times this semester due get a decent night of sleep, chapel to homework. If I know I have a big continues to play an important role in project I need to work on, I can get up the lives of many students. in the morning and work on that.”

we read the e-mails you delete. friday saturday sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday Chapel - Carols and No Vespers- No Chapel - exam SAC Study Break No Chapel - exam End Of Semester Candles exam week week 10 p.m.-12 a.m. Din- week After Last Exams Rediger Auditorium ing Commons 10 a.m.

Deadline for AP/ CLEP Credit 5 p.m. Registrar’s Offi ce

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Reade Ave. News Editor Sports Editor Distribution Manager Student journalists have published Upland, IN 46989-1001 Laura Vela Eric True Donna Downs The Echo weekly since 1915, except for (765) 998-5359 World Editor Sports Editor Faculty Adviser January term, exam week and school [email protected] holidays. The Echo is a member of the © Taylor University 2009 STAFF Associated Collegiate Press and the Indiana Collegiate Press Association. December 11, 2009 WORLD Page 3 New Off-Campus Studies site simplifi es process By Emily Fox visers, the registrar – they’ll all have Contributor access to the parts they need to have access to,” Miller said. On Nov. 20 the Offi ce of Off-Campus Students preparing to study abroad Study Programs implemented a new in January or in the spring semester online application program that is have gotten a taste of both worlds. changing the way students prepare for Most students applied to their pro- “It is possible to substantially studying abroad. grams using the old system but are increase the amount available “Basically, we’ve taken every docu- now using the new system to complete to fi ght global warming in the ment students had to fi ll out on paper their registration. developing world. All that is and put it all online,” said Jeff Miller, Miller said that this created some lacking is the political will.” assistant director of Off-Campus Pro- confusion initially: Students had to grams. “It’s more green. ... It’s more obtain approval before they could log secure so there aren’t all these docu- in to the software, and then it was hard -U.S. industrialist George So- ments fl oating around.” to tell which parts of the application ros speaks out at the Copen- The old process required students to they had already completed. hagen Climate Conference. fi ll out a stack of paperwork, includ- However, now that the software ing course selection requests, health is fully functional, these problems taylor.edu The new Web site makes it easier for users to navigate. forms and scheduling preferences. should be eliminated. Students apply- Students also had to collect numerous ing for programs next fall or any time tages of the new process is increased company has been helpful in resolving On This Day in History signatures from advisers and other afterward will be able to submit every- safety for Taylor students who are issues quickly. faculty members. thing through the Web site. studying in other parts of the world. In general, the new system seems to The new process has changed that. Sophomore Katie Ohl fi lled out a pa- If something happens while a student be doing what it was intended to do: Dec. 11 According to Miller, students can even per application when she was applying is abroad, Director of Off-Campus make it easier for students to study 1719 The fi rst sighting of the Aurora scan and upload their own passport for the January Footsteps of Paul trip Programs Heather Sommer and other abroad. Borealis was recorded in New copies instead of bringing their infor- and was glad to fi nish her registration Taylor offi cials will be able to access “It’s a lot easier to just have all that England. mation to the Off-Campus Programs through the Web site. health forms and other necessary stuff online and click ‘Submit,’ said offi ce. Because professors can approve “It was really easy,” she said. “I like information from anywhere in the sophomore Lauren Beck, who will 1816 Indiana was admitted to the documents from their computers, stu- how I could go back and change my world. spend next semester in Ecuador. “It Union as the 19th American dents no longer have to work to obtain answers. It’s all in one spot too.” Miller said that there are still “a few takes part of the hassle out of it.” state. signatures. “Department chairs, ad- Miller said one of the biggest advan- kinks” in the system, but the software 1928 In Buenos Aires, police thwarted an attempt on the Lighthouse students prepared for mission fi eld life of President-elect Herbert Hoover. By Laura Vela memories, but they earn three upper- Students apply for the program dur- The process for the students begins World News Editor level cross-cultural credits. ing the spring semester; selected par- long before the plane leaves the run- 1980 U.S. President Jimmy Carter The trips are “a vivid example of the ticipants take a one credit class in the way. The students go through a lot of signed into law legislation The Lighthouse program began in integration of faith and learning (two fall, and are ready to serve in January. preparation in order to go on the trips. creating $1.6 billion environ- mental “superfund” that would 1972 with the goal to give students an courses are involved) in order to ac- According to Taylor’s Web site, Thoughts, faith and relationships must be used to pay for cleaning up opportunity to experience short-term complish Taylor’s mission to develop the Lighthouse trips focus on “God- be focused. chemical spills and toxic waste missions and benefi t from other cul- servant leaders marked with a passion centeredness, empowering relation- “There’s been the expected support- dumps. tures. The students become servants to minister Christ’s redemptive love ships, mutual design, comprehensive letter writing and such, but we’ve also to those in need and are able to test and truth to a world in need, “ accord- administration, qualifi ed leadership, done a lot of work on preparing for an 1994 Thousands of Russian troops, their faith in the mission fi eld. Not only ing to Jenny Collins, director of Light- appropriate training, and a thorough intercultural mission experience. A lot armored columns and jets do the students gain experiences and house. followup.” of the time spent in class and assigned entered Chechnya. The move by Moscow was an effort to re- readings have been to teach us about store control of the breakaway our host culture as well as educating republic. us to the ‘right’ way to do short-term missions,” said junior Luke Dornon, a member of the Paraguay trip. www.on-this-day.com Students will be traveling to areas of Transforming the world that have seen very little of the Christian message. This year those students. There will also be leader- areas are the Czech Republic, Ecuador, ship development seminars and the Paraguay, Ethiopia, Southeast Asia, students will get the chance to connect Guatemala and India. with orphans. “I never realized what type of spiritu- The Guatemala trip will focus on a al and mental implications it [a Light- partnership with Mission Impact and house trip] would have,” said Alyssa Hechos 2:8. The work consists of sani- Huber, a sophomore on the Southeast tation and hygiene training, education, Asia team. “I have learned a lot about health, care and nutrition. myself, Muslims, ministry, and the Students traveling to India, in the world. Lighthouse has been great for twelfth year of partnering with India developing good friendships and learn- Youth for Christ, will participate in ing how to open up spiritually.” work projects. They will also minister The Southeast Asia trip gives students to orphans and handle performing arts a chance to engage another country in in various places. Christ through business. It is the fi rst The Paraguay trip partners with LE- trip that will be functioning as a Busi- TRA Paraguay, OneVerse, and Mis- ness as Mission (BAM) trip. The team iones Cristianas. The groups will work consists of six to eight business majors together to build relationships and and those interested in business. Their work on construction sites. Incidental- time will be spent living in the homes of ly, the Aché people that Taylor students families to experience ethno-tourism. will travel to visit is the same group of The trip to the Czech Republic will people that Taylor is working to help center around teaching English in pub- through OneVerse. lic schools, ministering to Gypsies and Students involved in the Lighthouse "I was drawn to Grace and the area by its cost eff ectiveness. A glimpse of Grace: orphans, serving in local churches, and program have dedicated themselves to visiting Auschwitz and Krakow in Po- serving God through missions, no mat- What’s kept me here are the gifted professors. Their formidable • Biblically Rooted • Academically Excellent land. ter what comes their way. academic knowledge has been matched only by their • Culturally Sensitive • Spiritually Transforming • Ministry Focused The group fl ying to Cuenca, Ecuador, “That is my main goal on this trip, to spirituality. They are fully engaged in ministry themselves and will serve alongside Verbo Church’s let go of myself and give everything I do M.A., M.Div., D.Min. on-campus programs available. personally care about my spiritual development. Outside of ministries to help needy children. They over to God,” Dornon said. Two M.A. programs o ered online. will also participate in youth outreach, Future plans for the Lighthouse pro- classroom, we discuss and pray over the joys and the struggles work projects, evangelism, and dis- gram are bright. According to Collins of ministry. I receive great encouragement from them. I will FOr more Info Contact: cipleship. and Taylor’s Web site, “In January continually look back on this time with deep gratitude." Students going to Yetebon, Ethiopia, 2010, 115 Taylor students and faculty/ 866.974.7223 Kenneth Hurne, Grace Seminary Student gts.grace.edu will work with Project Mercy to teach staff sponsors will partner with host and tutor in a school with 1,400 ministries in seven nations.”

Terrorists apprehended Kurdish position threatened Pakistan- Five men from Virgina who Turkey- Members of the Democratic went missing have been located. The Society Party and the Turkish Parlia- men have reportedly been arrested in ment are at risk of a fi ve-year ban on Pakistan on suspicion of terrorist at- political activity. Depending on how the tacks. The identities and charges are Turkish Constitutional Court votes, it is not confi rmed. possible that the only pro-Kurdish party in Parliament will end. The government Ceremony upsets animal activists attempts to end confl ict would be un- South Africa- Animal rights activists in done. Africa are upset about an ancient Zulu warrior tradition. The men corner and Extended Afghan support confront a bull and kill it. The ceremony Afghanistan- According to a meeting on is to celebrate the new harvest and the Tuesday, U.S. troops may be in Afghan- actual deed is meant to symbolize in- istan much longer than anticipated. The heriting strength from the animal. security forces estimate 15 to 20 more years. Army Gen. Stanley A. McChrys- Cause of president’s death solved tal said that a long-term commitment is Chile- A 28-year-old case involving a needed in order to make progress. South American dictatorship has been solved. It was announced Monday that President’s exile delayed former President Eduardo Frei Montalva Honduras- There has been dispute was poisoned. Three people have been between Honduran President Manuel charged with the murder. Zelaya and the government in power. Zelaya’s exile in Mexico has been post- Nuclear weapons dispute poned because of the disagreement on North Korea- The U.S. sent a special whether he should be considered a po- representative to North Korea in an at- litical refugee. tempt to convince the North Koreans to return to nuclear disarmament talks. It School kidnapping was the fi rst time a representative has Philippines- Fifty-fi ve of 75 hostages been sent in over a year. The U.S. wants are still being held in a southern Filipino to stop North Korea’s reactivated nucle- school. The 15 gunmen involved in the ar weapons program. kidnapping were former members of a government-armed militia.

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Of course I want to see him, but attending an by Emily Luttrull Neighbors Day times you’ve been rejected, dumped, prisingly, the First Amendment. It was understand. minute shopping crisis. Contributor This friendly day is perfect opportunity dissed, burned, spurned or denied and created when Mattel lost a lawsuit against OCTOBER event with the entirety of his relative population gives me by Adrienne Chadouin to get to know your neighbors. Take the lived to tell about it. Throw yourself a an artist who photographed Barbie dolls 25: Sourest Day flashes of the commitment heebie-jeebies. After all, we’ll term “neighbor” loosely and greet every- pity party and write in your best rejection in “compromising” positions. Regardless The opposite of Sweetest Day, this holi- Life & Times Co-Editor is the season to be jolly. one with a big wave, but don’t forget to story to the official “Sorry Charlie, No- of the origins, it is now an excuse to blend day is for those to whom life has given a barely have been dating a month. What to do? With Thanksgiving not get all five fingers involved. Fan-Club-for-You Club.” Or take a more up a childhood favorite. So take some lemon--but they don’t have sugar to make e can’t go a few days without worrying -Anti-Ring By Spring long past and Christmas MARCH positive route and spend the day encour- time out of your day and exercise your lemonade. Just think of this day as an ex- about something in the future. So, after in the near future, this 3: What If Cats and Dogs Had Oppos- aging others who may be going through freedom of speech by mixing up a Barbie cuse to eat a Warhead and be grumpy. finals week, what’s left but to worry about Dear Anti-Ring, time’T of year is known and loved as the able Thumbs Day the same thing. milkshake. NOVEMBER Christmas gifts? On top of that, it’s no I think it’s time to see how compromising works in holiday season. With everyone’s heart A question often plaguing our minds, MAY AUGUST 7: International Tongue Twister Day longerW cool to give something cliché like a DVD or a jour- your new relationship. Any family event over Christ- warmed by cheer, it seems a shame that it devote this holiday to daydreaming about 6: National No Homework Day 8: Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your This is the perfect day to practice your nal. So we went on a search for popular but slightly more only lasts a few weeks. But did you know cats opening jars and dogs turning door- Finally there’s a real excuse to not do Neighbor’s Porch Night articulation. Show off to your friends by unique Christmas gifts for you. mas seems a little committal, but if you’re a typical that nearly every day of the year is an of- knobs. anything productive. Take some time off The name says it all. This holiday was saying “she sells seashells by the sea- Sometimes, pets are fun to get someone, but you don’t Taylor couple, you should’ve thought about the future ficial holiday? 10: Middle Name Pride Day and enjoy life without homework; go on created as a way to get rid of your un- shore” five times fast. want to dump new responsibilities on someone, especially of your relationship before you went on a first date. Here’s a list of some lesser-known and This national holiday gives us all a a walk, watch a movie, or play a board wanted summer squash and have fun at DECEMBER during the holiday season. Try the next best thing by get- However, since you asked for advice, I’m assuming neglected holidays to keep the party go- chance to celebrate our common, odd or game with your friends. Just make sure the same time. 5: International Ninja Day ting robot pets. Unfortunately, they only get three options: you didn’t. So, compromise. Tell him you’ll come ing all year round. embarrassing middle names. Commemo- to get plenty of rest because you’ll have a 12: Vinyl Record Day The fierce enemy of International Talk a Zhu Zhu hamster, FurReal Friends Butterscotch Pony, or visit, that is, only if you want to. But tell him you JANUARY rate the day by answering only to your lot to catch up on. Up your indie cred and celebrate this Like a Pirate Day, Ninja Day was created Pleo Dinosaur. Each pet is interactive with “lifelike” ani- 16: Appreciate a Dragon Day middle name, whether it’s Dale, Marie, JUNE little-known holiday by listening to a to honor the silent and stealthy warriors. mation and Pleo claims to adapt to its surroundings. Let’s can’t make it for the family Christmas. How Whether it’s Puff, Spyro or Trogdor, Octavius, or worse. 1: National Go Barefoot Day little-known band through a little-used To celebrate, wear all black and sneak just hope Pleo doesn’t get territorial and eat the family dog. about New Year’s Eve? To break it to him don’t neglect our fire-breathing friends. APRIL This holiday was created in support of medium. Vinyl Record Day was created around. Or upload videos of your ninja (Zhu Zhu Hamsters, $8; Pony, $550; Pleo $200) nicely, make him a mix CD with different ver- Dedicate this day to show our favorite 23: Talk Like Shakespeare Day Soles4Souls. Similar to Toms Shoes, So- to celebrate and educate the public about activities on the official Day of the Ninja If you’re having trouble finding a gift for your hip friend sions of the songs “What are you doing New mythical beasts some love by drawing Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend les4Souls is an organization that donates the classic media that still preserves 95 Web site. or family member, try the Commuter iPod Tie. Ideal for Year’s Eve?” and Prince’s “1999.” them, reading about them, or pretending me your ears. It’s time to put your high free footwear to those who do not have percent of our musical history. men who don’t want a bulge in their breast or pants pocket, to be them. If you’re feeling confident in school literature class to good use. Use any. Celebrate this benevolent day by SEPTEMBER this tie has an iPod holder built in to the back of the tie. your social standing, whip out the “Dun- all those “thees” and “thous” to impress taking the shoes off your feet and giving 12: National Video Games Day ($85) geons and Dragons” board to celebrate your English professor or win the heart of them to someone in need. As if people really need another rea- Perfect for a college student or early riser, the Hand- this holiday. a fair maiden. JULY son to play more video games. Honor presso will be a likely favorite on Christmas morning. The Answering your FEBRUARY 7: Sorry Charlie Day 27: National Barbie-in-a-Blender Day this holiday by skipping classes to have Handpresso is a handheld espresso maker that you can questions one round 7: Wave All Your Fingers at Your This is a day to commemorate all the This national holiday celebrates, sur- a gaming marathon. Your professors will take anywhere. Working without electricity, this conve- at a time. nient contraption only needs to be hand pumped, hence the name. ($75-$180) In case you were wondering when we were going to [email protected] start mentioning green gifts, here you are: For the “Going Green!” friend who has everything, we suggest the Green Toys Indoor Gardening Kit. It comes with pots, seeds, a hand shovel and soil. The pots and shovel are made of re- cycled milk jugs, just incase you were worried. ($19) There are plenty of iPod docks and speakers out there, The Christmas Home For The but Urban Outfitters’ design is our favorite. Made to look Story Holidays like giant iPod earbuds, these speakers will be cool any- where and at least make your guests laugh. ($40) Fred Claus It’s not a DVD or CD, so you can be a little less cliché by Home Alone getting your guy friend “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2” for Xbox 360. This realistic, action-packed game sold six The Santa Claus Polar Express million copies in its first month, making it the most popu- lar video game of its kind. ($54) Lastly, if you just need stocking stuffer ideas, try a deck It’s a Wonderful Life The Christmas Shoes a b c of Shakespearean insult cards, free to pass out to all your friends when modern day language just won’t do it. Insult- National Lampoon’s ing, but classy. If you want to make a theme out of it, stick Christmas Vacation Jingle All The Way the cards in a Shakespearean insult mug. (mug, $10.95; deck of cards, $9.95) How The Grinch Stole Christmas The Grinch (2000)

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Hopeful hand brushes, encouraging eye contact, and stirring second glances Comic by Mark Ledgerwood g h Are you this guy? Write to us at echo.lifeandtimes@gmail. d e com and we’ll connect you. If you have an encounter of your own, one of your friend’s, or a made up one, let us know the date, a. Junior Levi Stuckey, freshman James Carroll, freshman Joey Olson, junior Andy Davisson, and freshman Braden Spear make a stop while caroling through Olson location, and a brief recap of the encounter so we can post it in Holiday Happenings Hall. b. Little did Second North English know that they were going to soon be a crime scene: Baby Jesus would be stolen.c. Truly reminiscent of the Great Depression, next week’s Echo as a comic strip. the hall remained deserted on First East Olson.d. The letters of “Santa” can be rearranged to spell “Satan” making the perfect reason to fight one another at Gerig’s Sumo Santa. e. Jabba the Hut sits awaiting visitors at the “Star Wars”-themed Penthouse. f. Junior Trenton Schmale passes out candy to a group of adoring females. g. Waldo was hard to locate amongst the abundance of candy canes at Cellar English. h. Sophomore Norah Kundrat, or Professor Trelawney, interpreted muggles’ tea leaves at First South English’s “Harry Potter” Christmas. Photos by Timmy Huynh and Tim Kerigan LIFE & TIMES LIFE & TIMES December 11, 2009 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Page 6

HOW TO: The -> Create Your Own PHI 342 Aesthetics Class -> Beat TV Guide At Its Own Game -> Maintain the Appearance of a Hipster in a Rural Setting WORST-CASE SCENARIO -> Rescue Yourself From Christmas Break Boredom Survival Handbook THE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT OF 2009

How to Create Your Own How to Beat TV Guide PHI 342 Aesthetics Class At Its Own Game 1 Dexter 1 Tetro “Dexter” is the only show that shocked me this fall. With a multitude of twists that could possibly put “Lost” to 2 Up! shame, every episode of “Dexter” leading toward this Sunday’s finale was a treat. If you can put up with adult themes and language, check out Showtime’s Web site and catch up on this show about the world’s most family- Fantastic Mr. Fox 3 friendly serial killer. 4 District 9 How I Met Your Mother 5 Moon 2 When you watch a lot of comedy shows, it is a daunting task to choose which has the best humor, storyline, and 6 Inglourious Basterds all-around potential. “How I Met Your Mother” is a worthy candidate for each category because of its quirky-yet- familiar method of storytelling. This season has been easily watchable and its return to form means continuous 7 Precious laughs. 8 Where the Wild Things Are 30 Rock 9 500 Days of Summer 3 Let’s get real here: “The Office” isn’t living up to its legacy. So if you find yourself bored or worn out after Mi- 10 Zombieland chael Scott ruins more peoples’ lives, leave your TV on and try watching “30 Rock.” The jokes are quicker, the setting is not a lame paper company, and Tina Fey arguing with Alec Baldwin can never put you to sleep. Be s t Fi l m s o f 2009 4 It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia The year 2009 didn’t quite bless us with 500 days of summer, but Upland’s recent I claimed this show to be the “Seinfeld” of our generation. It’s essentially a show about nothing, just four friends transformation into a geothermal meat locker reminds us that summer is next to (and, for some reason, Danny DeVito) who run a bar and deal with life in Philadelphia. But these people are com- heaven, and that movies are a great diversion from traversing the glacial landscape of plete idiots. Watching them exploit the mortgage crisis or fail at giving a simple intervention is hilarious every Taylor’s campus. I can’t say that this list is perfect, because somehow “Transformers time. 2” didn’t make the cut (copy editor revisions ...), but at the very least, maybe this can serve as your 2009 Christmas DVD wish list. Cheers. 5 Community “Community” should be easy for us to watch. There’s nothing better than watching misfits stumble their way Colby Spear and Jamison MacKillop through college. And with an array of no-name actors teaming up with Chevy Chase, it’s a fresh show with decent writing and a lot of heart.

6 Honorable Mention – Scrubs [Med School] If you quit “Scrubs” any time over the last three to five years, it’s time to come back. Season nine is re-inventing the series, bringing in a few new actors and some much-needed writing improvements.

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1 Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavilion 1 Let The Great World Spin – Colum McCann 2 Grizzly Bear – Veckatimest 2 Adderall Diaries – Stephen Elliott 3 Phoenix - Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix 3 Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned – Wells Tower 4 The Antlers – Hospice 4 Chronic City - Jonathan Lethem 5 Yeah Yeah Yeahs – It’s Blitz 5 Await Your Reply – Dan Chaon 6 Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca 7 The Pains of Being Pure at Heart – The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Be s t Bo o k s o f 2009

8 Mos Def - The Ecstatic With disappointing offerings from literary superheroes like Denis Johnson and Philip Roth, 2009 might go down 9 Atlas Sound – Logos as a year of baton-passing. After several brushes with enormity, Irish author Colum McCann sent shockwaves through bookshelves with his National Book Award-winning magnum opus, “Let The Great World Spin.” Hipster 10 The Flaming Lips - Embryonic favorites Jonathan Lethem and Dan Chaon further established themselves as bold successors to ‘60s lit culture, 11 Passion Pit - Manners while Dan “The Messiah Complex” Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” was read on more airplanes than SkyMall. The Big Pink - A Brief History Of Love 12 Steve Etheridge 13 Various Artists - Dark Was the Night 14 St. Vincent - Actor 15 Bat for Lashes – Two Suns

Be s t Al b u m s o f 2009

Let’s establish one thing: Tunnel Snakes Rule!

That being said, this year’s music scene has proven to be both dynamic and cap- tivating.

Psychedelic indie favorites The Flaming Lips and art-rock demigods the Yeah Yeah Yeahs added to their impressive discographies with excellent album releas- es that live up to the bands’ lofty reputations.

Experimental groups Grizzly Bear and the Dirty Projectors released two of the most innovative and complex albums of the year, establishing themselves as tal- ented pioneers charting new musical territories.

Defined by a distinct and lo-fi sound, The Antler’s breakthrough album, “Hos- pice,” is an emotional outlook on the beauty of life and pain of death. The beauty of these dark lyrics accompanied by ghostly falsettos cannot be described in mere words, they must be heard.

Phoenix’s release transcends all musical prejudices; with its playful attitude and melodious sound, it’s an extremely catchy album that can be enjoyed by all.

Mos Def’s album, “The Ecstatic,” is a throwback to old school hip-hop and high- lights the MC’s affinity for lyricism and rhythm.

2009 was also a great year for debuts with newcomers The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Passion Pit, and The Big Pink, all contributing strong albums that left me "I chose to pursue my masters at Grace because of the Prayer in Counseling class. I was very impressed with hungry for future releases. a school that put special emphasis on prayer. I have learned much about counseling, but I feel that I have And who would have thought that combating AIDS could sound so good? Team- ing up to raise funds and awareness for the global pandemic, twenty-plus indie learned much about myself. Even more important, by example, my teachers have shown how well Jesus has superstars – including the likes of Sufjan Stevens, Feist, and Bon Iver – released enabled them to love others. I thank God for directing me to this program.” the compilation “Dark Was the Night.” Becky Stetson, Student Above all else, Animal Collective’s phenomenal LP eclipsed every other musical endeavor of 2009. The sweeping electro-melodies will entrance and entice any Graduate Department of Counseling and Interpersonal Relations listener with their intricately layered vocals and colorful lyrics, proving that the album lives up to all the hype surrounding the band. • M.A. in Counseling All in all, ’09 was a pretty good year for music. • M.A. in Interpersonal Relations And no, Zack Wildman, Owl City did not make the cut. Contact Chris Plack at • Scripturally based 800-372-5100, ext. 6005 • Focused on each student’s personal & spiritual growth [email protected] The Rural Hipster Web site: www.grace.edu Telephone: 866.974.7223 CACREP Accreditation The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting 200 Seminary Drive, body, recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA), has granted accreditation for the M.A. in Counseling Degree in Mental Health Winona Lake, Indiana 46590 Counseling at Grace College.

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ACOUSTIC GUITAR AS A SECOND CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN LANGUAGE AT THE CHRISTMAS BANQUET

Some girl I know is part of this THE Facebook group for “Girls Who Love Guys Who Play Guitar.” I’m guessing she’s not too hot Costumes on monogamy, since nearly every guy on campus plays So you know one thing I love about FEEL Taylor? I absolutely love that ri- acoustic guitar. As a bland mass of upper-middle-class diculous costumes are actually quite white people with no distinct acceptable; indeed, they’re often cultural identity, I consider it encouraged! It’s the middle of October GOOD kind of special that we have and there’s a sumo wrestler walking this idiosyncratic commonality around campus? Fine by me. A group (oxymoron?) holding us to- of Olson girls decide the ’80s was gether. Even though skill levels Fruity Pebbles incarnate … in span- PAGE vary a great deal, it’s good to dex? Yeah, that’s cool too. Or what know that one can hack away about this: It’s fl oor dinner, so half at a G-C-D chord progression of Sammy II and BroHo decide they Dear Reader, and have it mean something to need to wear dresses? Oh, OK: That’s the majority of people within within the realm of normal. I must be The Opinions page can seem awfully whiney sometimes, earshot. living in Never Never Land! Taylor, can’t it? So much hairsplitting and bashing and negativity you are truly a dream come true … — it can all get a little tiresome. ~ Steve Etheridge ~ Yo Herman No one recognizes this more than your Editor, who simply didn’t have the critical calories to fi nish off the semester doing the same ol’ gig. Figuring there can be as many positive opinions as nega- tive ones, the Opinions columnists have banded together to assemble a page of things that just make us feel good about being at Taylor. POO SMELLS IN So enjoy it while you can, because come Feb. 4 when The Echo resumes, it’s back to Gripesville, USA. READE DR. All the best and none of the worst, One of the oft-overlooked ment. Have you been categories of aesthetic inside Reade Center and BILL Steve Etheridge beauty is smell. Smell smelled the pure sulfur often elicits profoundly scent that wafts through violent reaction from the air? Or, how about HETH the sniffer, perhaps even outside the doors of the more so than visual D.C. where the strik- stimulation. (Have you ingly pooey smell tickles ever seen someone puke your nostrils? If not, you over the Mona Lisa? I should because these YOUTUBE: INTER-LIBRARY LOAN didn’t think so.) Interest- smelly pockets are num- ingly enough, our very ber one Baccalaureate “TEEN GIRL SQUAD: own Taylor University College in the Midwest. is on the forefront of the ~ Nick Davis TAYLOR EDITION” smell-as-art move-

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snoring, weird smells in the morning, and blaring alarm ROOMMATE clock are the heart of the roommate relationship. But LOVE so is the pillow talk, late- night prayers, and refuge CHICKEN WRAPS that makes the 16-by-9 It started with a Facebook friend request and awk- spaces we live in feel like ward phone calls over the home. summer. It soon turned In the last four years, I’ve into a lifelong relationship. had four different room- Roommates are the best mates. Each has taught thing about college. me something new about The midnight myself, as well as provided memories of trying to make our space unique, pranking other rooms, and challeng- ing each other to grow in our relationships with oth- STAFF/THE GOOD FOLKS ers and God. OF UPLAND ~ Stephen Groves Who invites their students out for coffee? Shower Who prays for them weekly? Who opens their doors, opens their earsr and opens their Culture minds to students’ aspirations? The profes- sors at Taylor have consciously chosen to be The ghetto-rigged stereos, the personable with the students, interacting lack of self-consciousness, the beyond the exams. It is not required of them allegiance to specifi c shower to care like this, and so I hope their effort is heads — what’s not to love not in vain. Let us celebrate the selfl essness about dorm showers? After that of our staff here at Taylor this Christmas awkward fi rst week or so as a season. freshman, TU hygiene quarters Whether it’s an Ivanhoe’s sign welcoming us generate a quality of community back from our summer or a local gas sta- you can’t fi nd anywhere else on tion’s sign wishing us a Merry Christmas, we campus. Maybe it’s the collec- are blessed to have a town that celebrates tive nakedness that makes for our residence here as much as the school such a genuine atmosphere, or itself. They smile. They wave. They really do perhaps it’s just having those care, I’m convinced. I’m happy to call Upland extra 15 minutes designated my home away from home. for hanging out and getting ~ Holly Murphy clean. Whatever it is, the folks in Gerig, Swallow, English and Berg are missing out big. Pri- vacy is hugely overrated. HOGWARTS ~ Steve Etheridge CHAPEL

THIS STUDENT HANDBOOK RULE: P.19 “Because of the potentially harmful ef- fects some role-play games may have on NAPPING IN participants and the community at large, the use of certain ‘fantasy’ games and CHAPEL activities is discouraged at Taylor.”

Explosively crimson sunsets over Taylor Lake December 11, 2009 SPORTS Page 8 Women’s BB, unifi ed and winning

nior Bethany Ballard. Ballard, who recorded her 1,000th career point and 500th week in review career rebound in a victory Men’s Basketball completely controlled every against Huntington on Dec. 2, (6-4, 0-3) aspect of the game. The fi nal score read Taylor: 65, has helped unify the team both After their comeback fell short against Huntington Spring Arbor: 37. TU was led on and off the court. University on Dec. 1, the in scoring by junior guard “As the only senior on the Taylor men’s basketball Becca Morris and freshmen team, the unity of this team is team lost another heart- guard Tess Rudolph, who contributed 14 points each. something I have learned is breaker against Spring Upcoming games: very important to our success. Arbor University, 60-67. The Trojans were down by 10 at 12/12 1 p.m. at Trinity You can have the most talented halftime and rallied with a Christian College team in the world, but if you few minutes left in the game don’t have any unity, you aren’t to within 1 point at 54-55, Volleyball going to succeed,” Ballard said. but they would not draw (37-7, 8-0) “Everyone truly desires to use any closer. Freshman guard After making a run to the Tommy Peller led the way this game and our talents to NAIA Final 12, the magi- for TU with 19 points. glorify God.” cal Taylor volleyball season Upcoming games: fi nally concluded against That unity has paid off in a 12/11 6 p.m. vs. Ohio Lee University (Tenn.). major way, as it has helped the State Marion After falling behind 2-0, the Timmy Huynh team continue playing at a high (Ivanhoe’s Classic) Trojans rallied back to even Freshmen Tess Rudolph (24), Erika Redweik (22), Libby Bird (33), Erin Guameri (12), and 12/12 TBA Cardinal Stritch/ level through a slew of injuries. the score at two games each. Hillary Guion (20) look forward to adding some youthful talent to this year’s team. Indiana Tech The fi nal set was a close At one point, the team was prac- one, but Lee used a 5-0 run her team knock down 3-pointer cess has been the way the ticing with only eight players. By Jon Stroshine Women’s Basketball to put them ahead for good after 3-pointer. team’s fi ve freshmen have con- “We were pretty nervous and give them the fi nal game Contributor (7-2, 3-0) Since then, the team has reg- tributed. about the standpoint that we The women’s basketball 15-10. Sophomore Kelsey istered quality victories against “They don’t play like fresh- were at pretty low numbers, team added to a fi fth- Pritchard led the Trojans While recent victories against Huntington, Walsh and Saint men. They play fearless,” straight winning streak in with a match-high 20 kills. but ... they played smart, they Upcoming games: tough competition have con- Francis, who was ranked 16th Krause said. “We’ve had some played together, and we came dominating fashion over Spring Arbor University. Season Concluded fi rmed it, Taylor women’s bas- when Taylor defeated the Cou- freshmen more than one time out with some wins,” Krause The Trojans marched out to ketball head coach Tena Krause gars. already through [the] nine said. a 32-22 halftime lead and sensed the 2009-10 edition of Those victories have not gone games ... [step] up big for us.” And while some of those wins never looked back as they *MCC game the team was going to be special unnoticed, as the Lady Trojans The freshmen have all contrib- have been nerve-wracking, long before those wins. (7-2, 3-0 MCC) came in at 10th uted in some fashion, including they have been instrumental in During a preseason scrim- in the latest NAIA coaches’ Tess Rudolph (10.2 points per shaping the team. ATHLETEoftheWEEK mage against the alumni, her poll. game), Erin Guarneri (7.6 ppg), “When we beat St. Francis … MollyLarkin sense solidifi ed as she watched A big part of this team’s suc- Libby Bird (2.1 ppg), Erika it proved we could play with the Redweik (4.3 ppg) and Hillary best under tremendous pres- “... the team has registered quality Guion (8 ppg). sure and come out on top,” While the freshman class is Rudolph said. “It was a big con- victories against Huntington, Walsh talented, they would not be as fi dence booster, and I believe and Saint Francis ...” far along as they are without that game paved the way to our the guidance provided by se- current 3-0 conference record.” Equestrian reaches new heights

By Andrew Morgan “Sarah Sawicki rode Western divided into fence, fl at, walk/ thanks to the guidance of coach Contributor without doing much showing. trot, and walk/trot/cantor Maggie Boyle. Some riders [on the team] have classes. “Our coach has presented me White breath fumed from the never ridden before” said senior Each rider has a determined with so many incredible oppor- horses’ nostrils as their riders Lauren Formby, club president level of skill in each of these tunities, and her generosity is prepared for their fi rst home and show manager. areas, which decides what class unlike anything I’ve seen before meet of the season, the Dec. 2-3 Sawicki, a freshman, along they compete with. The meet in the horse world,” Bennett Taylor University Intercolle- with other Taylor riders – soph- concluded on Sunday morning, said. giate Horse Show Hunt Seat. omores Caroline Helmke and after medals and prizes were Taylor’s next meet will be at The Black Dog Enterprises Kate Meredith, and senior Say- given to the winners of each home Feb. 10-11. This will be the stables, just outside of Marion, re Meinken – competed in their class. fi nal home meet the equestrian were fi lled with warm-dressed respective classes throughout The team has continued to team will host this season. spectators and riders from the meet. The competition was grow throughout the year, Purdue, Ball State, and other colleges located in the ninth zone of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). Senior Rebecca Helmke and sophomore Hannah Bennett opened up the competition for Taylor in the intermediate fences. Timmy Huynh Within intercollegiate com- Name: Molly Larkin Year: Senior petition, each rider is assigned Sport: Volleyball! Residence: Bergwall 404 a random horse. Riders dis- Nicknames: Babs cover which horse they will ride Favorite YouTube video: “Miracle-Herb Brooks Pre-Game shortly before the competition Speech” by Rizzo begins. What’s on your concert wish list?: Mmm. I’d like to hear a “I felt really good about good symphonic orchestra at Christmas. both horses that I had for my Most played song on your iPod right now: Defi nitely fence classes,” Helmke said. “Stronger” (Hillsong) “The horses came from other Least favorite thing about Indiana: The wind or lack of schools, so I had no experience hockey in general riding them, which can be un- Upland should change its name to: Gotta be Upland nerving.” Most creative D.C. meal: Noodles from the pasta bar with melt- Helmke fi nished second, while ed shredded cheese Bennett fi nished sixth in the Weirdest dream you ever had: Lots. I’m a vivid dreamer. 14-rider fence class. Uncle Jesse or Uncle Joey?: Uncle Jesse? OK, honestly, I’ve The six riders on the Taylor never seen “Full House.” I’m told I’d go Uncle Jesse. Timmy Huynh team began the year with many Sophomore Caroline Helmke jumps a fence during her second-place performance at Favorite movie: First of all, books over movies, but ... “Singin’ in different backgrounds in riding. Saturday’s competition. the Rain” or “Gladiator.” Alabama vs. Texas headlines upcoming bowl season By Eric True 3-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats. want to end his fantastic col- State Broncos. Both teams, bama Crimson Tide and the Then, there is Alabama’s pass- Sports Co-Editor The Bearcats will have a lot lege career with back-to-back having perfect 12-0 records, No. 2-ranked Texas Longhorns. ing game which has a tendency of animosity because of the losses. feel like they should be playing The game brings an abundance to disappear at times, most way they were excluded from Perhaps the biggest factor in for the national title. of future NFL talent and two evident during a three-game The regular season has con- the Bowl Championship Series the game will be current Cincin- This game could affect the Heisman hopefuls in Alabama’s stretch, Oct. 10-Oct. 24, where cluded, the conference cham- (BCS) national championship nati coach Brian Kelly’s future ever-changing BCS system. Mark Ingram and Texas’ Colt Alabama quarterback Greg pionships are over, and now it’s game, and it will be interest- with the team. For weeks now, With a dominating win by ei- McCoy. McElroy threw zero touchdown on to the big time. The college ing to see if they come out fi red he has been rumored to be the ther team, and a close- or low- Both teams have a defense passes and two picks. football bowl season is upon up or fl at. Another factor – and favorite to win the Notre Dame scoring national championship ranked in the top 15 nation- All these factors should result us and this year, it is bringing when isn’t this guy a factor – coaching job, and if Kelly takes game, the BCS committee may ally. However, both also have a in a great national champion- some intriguing matchups. will be how Tim Tebow plays. the job, the Bearcats play could have to consider a playoff for- weakness on offense. Texas has ship game. There are many oth- Let’s start with one of the After Florida’s disappointing suffer considerably. mat, where all teams have an no established No. 1 running er exciting bowl games to watch more interesting games of the loss to Alabama in the South- Another highly-anticipated equal chance. back, which leads to an unbal- this December and January. bowl season: the Allstate Sugar eastern Conference (SEC) bowl matchup is the Tostitos Then we have the BCS na- anced running game in which Hopefully, this will be another Bowl. The No. 5-ranked Flori- championship game, Tebow Fiesta Bowl between the TCU tional championship game quarterback Colt McCoy is sec- bowl season to remember. da Gators will take on the No. was heartbroken. He will not Horned Frogs and the Boise between the No. 1-ranked Ala- ond on the team in rushing. SPORTS