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FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008

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Tim Stride / The Torch Junior Dana Dutcher and sophomore Alex Johnson, student body vice presidential candidates, debated in the Christopher Center community room on Thursday. The presidential debate was conducted on The Source 95, because one candidate, junior Liane Joshua, is studying in Washington, D.C. Sophomore Ben Barnard is also running for president.

ing in Washington, D.C, a period of change in al- President, VP this semester. most 20 years," Barnard the facts Simultaneously, vice said. "I expect that these The 2008 student body president races contested for presidential candidates new administrators will and vice president elections are the Dana Dutcher and Alex be coming in saying, 'How first contested or controversy-free first time since '05 Johnson debated in . the 8 do we do this?' Part of the executive races at VU in four years. Christopher Center com­ answer will come from the • 2005 - Presidential candidate Colin Selbo munity room. student body and that's a Amy Stark was disqualified for an Torch Assistant Editor Barnard quickly tried big deal." undisclosed grievance. Adam King Brad Anderson to distinguish himself as need and desire as well as what pro­ Joshua also talked assumed the presidency, despite losing the general election vote, Torch News Editor the experience candidate, citing his spective students need and desire," about the need to let administrators two years on Student Senate, work Joshua said, citingjaer time working know what students are thinking. 347-306. It was an unusual scene Thurs­ on numerous senate committees with the admissions department as "Keep the lines of communica­ • 2006 - Brandon Tomlinson"and day night in the studios of WVUR- and experience dealing with cam­ evidence of leadership experience. tion completely open," she said. Matt Titus were the only candidates FM 95.1 as sophomore Ben Barnard pus administrators. She also said serving as student "Anyone in the administration, we for president and vice president, and junior Liane Joshua partici­ Joshua countered, saying that body president of her high school want to know what they are think­ respectively. pated in the first debate for student while she does not have as much ex­ qualified her for the position, but ing and where they are headed." • 2007 - Matt Cavin and Cana body president in three years. perience on senate as Barnard, she Barnard one-upped his opponent Both candidates also discussed Laska also faced no opposition for While Barnard was physically has a different type of experience saying he twice served as student the need for senate to communicate the president and vice president present for the debate, Joshua par­ she thinks is just as valuable. body president in high school. positions. ticipated by phone, as she is study­ "I see what current students "The university hasn't seen such See Debate, page AS An anniversary 150 years in the making "We look at the 150th anniver­ niversary started several years ago Meadow. Big plans in the sary as a celebratory event for the We want it to be a when an initial committee made "The campus kick-off event in­ university and all its constituents," really interesting and up of administration and students volves everyone on campus and is works for VUs began brainstorming different ways free," Neary said. "It's the first time said Mike Rickman, president of memorable event. the VU Alumni Association. "We to celebrate the milestone. Various for us all to get together and cel­ sesquicentennial want it to be a really interesting and student organizations, departments ebrate and have the opportunity to memorable event where multiple Mike Rickman and alumni have added to a sched­ meet the new president. We haven't Kathryn Kattalia generations get to share their expe­ ule of events that includes galas, re­ done anything like this ever." Torch Assistant News Editor President, Alumni Association rience with each other and with the gional alumni dinners, guest speak­ Guest speakers, including au­ In September 1859," 75 students university." primarily to realize the university's ers, performers and entertainment. thor Ishmael Beah, will also make gathered together to celebrate the A year-long sesquicentennial mission statement and to create a A campus-wide kick-off event appearances on campus. Composer opening of Valparaiso Male and Fe­ celebration, starting in August, transforming experience for those in August will launch the festivities, and violinist Mark O'Connor will male College. aims to bring together the campus on campus," said Kathy Neary, the featuring live music from VU per­ pair up with the VU symphony or­ In fall 2008, more than 4,000 stu­ community in recognition of VU's 150th anniversary coordinator. "It's formers, local vendors, games and chestra to give a special homecom­ dents, faculty and alumni will meet rich history, tradition and achieve­ a time to educate everyone about a dunk tank. A fellowship worship ing performance in October. The to celebrate Valparaiso University's ment. VU." service will also take place that day 150th anniversary. "The real intent of the 150th is Neary said planning for the an­ in the Chapel of the Resurrection See 150th, page A4

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Tickets for 'Senior Week' events on sate VU covered. Tickets for "Senior Week" events are now on sale at the Union Information Desk. "Senior Week," a week in which events are planned for the graduating senior class, will take place this year from May 12 to 18. The week's events in­ clude a Gary Railcats baseball game and a trip to the Sec­ ond City comedy club in Chicago. Lecture looks at church and state page, The Political Action League will host a lecture by Christ College professor Andrew Murphy on "Religion in Politics: Blurring of Church and State." The event will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in Mueller Hall room 113. Nutrition, stress explored at health fair A health fair sponsored by the physical education de­ partment and Phi Epsilon Kappa will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday in the Hilltop gymnasium. The fair will feature guest speaker Shawn Sherman and will cover topics such as nutrition and stress management. 'Agape' meal served by Residential Ministry . Residential Ministry will serve an 'Agape' meal at 7 p.m. on Sunday in the Chapel of the Resurrection. Everyone is invited to attend. Earthtones to hold events for Earth Day Earthtones, VU's environmental awareness group, will hold a number of events during the week prior to Earth Day on Tuesday. On Saturday, the group and Union Board will host a trip to the Shedd Aquarium and Brookfield Zoo. On Sunday, a campus clean-up will begin at noon the Student Union at noon, followed by a barbeque at 2 p.m. on the Huegli Lawn. Finally, a panel discussion on climate change will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the Christo­ pher Center, room 205. Brauer Museum features student art Two exhibitions opening Wednesday at VU's Brauer Museum of Art will feature artwork created by VU art students this academic year. The annual VU Student Art Exhibition will show approximately 60 works selected by the university's art faculty. The exhibition will be on dis­ play through May 11. An opening reception and awards ceremony for the exhibition will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the Brauer Museum. The reception is free and open to the public. Personal finance expert speaks to students A leading personal finance expert for college students and young professionals will give a series of presentations from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 on April 28 in the Christopher Cen­ ter. Peter Bielagus, author of "Getting Loaded: A Com­ plete Personal Finance Guide for Students and Young Pro­ fessionals," will give two public presentations and provide individual counseling to VU students during his visit. The event is free and open to the public. Jog to raise money for World Relief The campus community is invited to participate in the Jakarta Jog and Jamboree, a five-kilometer run and carni­ val to raise funds for the World Relief Campaign. The event kicks off atlO a.m. on April 26 in front of the Chapel of the Resurrection with the jog, followed by the jamboree from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with games, face painting, music and sale of fair trade items on Huegli lawn. Registration for the jog Casey Niemiec / The Torch is $15 before Sunday and $20 at the race. Jamboree admis­ sion is $5. VU's 23rd annual Jazz Festival featured regional musicians as a part of its six-day celebration in the Union Great Hall. Speaker discusses technology and law The potential pitfalls of technology in the legal profes­ sion will be examined during the VU's School of Law's 12th annual Tabor Institute in Legal Ethics. Theresa Gabaldon VUPD vehicle, while backing up, had struck fire department responded to the will present "Virtual Virtuous Living: How Can the iGen- a second vehicle. Christopher Center in reference eration of Lawyers Best Love and Serve Its Neighbors?" at r e o r t to an ill student. The student was 4 p.m. on Thursday in Wesemann Hall. A VUPD officer responded to park­ treated and transported to Porter ing lot 32 in reference to a vehicle Valparaiso Hospital Campus. crash. An unknown vehicle struck a ! A VUPD officer responded to park- parked vehicle and left the scene. A window was broken in a stair­ I ing lot 14 in reference to a robbery well of Scheele Hall by an unknown corrections j suspect seen on campus. The of­ April 12 person. Facilities Management was ficer located the suspect and Two students reported that an un­ called to repair the window. clarifications assisted Valparaiso city police of- known subject(s) damaged their door lock. Facilities Management April 16 was called to repair the lock. A student reported that his mp3 April 10 player and some money were sto­ The Torch corrects its mistakes. If you see April 13 len. The theft occurred at Wehren­ something you believe is a factual error, contact I A VUPD officer responded to a crash Editor in Chief Josh Weinhold at [email protected]. -1 report at Facilities Management. A A VUPD officer and the Valparaiso berg Hall. The Torch | Friday, April 18, 2008 Campus News A3 VU graduates experience high placement rates Report shows most students find jobs, 2006-2007 Graduate Report Statistics continue studies All Colleges Mike Jakubisin Torch Staff Writer Arts and Sciences

Despite the recent economic Business Administration downturn, only one in 20 recent Valparaiso University graduates Engineering are not currently employed or studying. Nursing Between jobs and continued education, students who gradu­ ated between December 2006 and August 2007 have a 95 percent placement rate, according to the 2006-2007 Valparaiso University Graduate Report. Copies of the report are available in the Career Center. "This whole report is a collabor­ I ative effort," said Sandra McGuigan, director of the Career Center. The annual graduate report de­ Dan Trubey / The Torch Employed Graduate School Not Employed tails where students end up several months after graduating from VU. conducted during the distribution think of to get the information." ers won't come," said McGuigan. would be a real priority (for the new Graduates are considered 'placed' of caps and gowns before gradua­ The full report provides a sum­ Employers have been increas­ director)," said McGuigan, referring somewhere if they are working as tions in December 2006, May 2007 marization of salaries and lists the ingly careful about how they spend to her upcoming retirement. volunteers, enrolled in graduate and August 2007. names of graduates' employers and recruiting money, and if few stu­ McGuigan will be retiring in school or have a steady job. Accord­ Further employment information graduate schools. dents sign up for interviews in the June. The university is currently ing to the report, the overall place­ was gathered throughout the fall via The 2006-2007 report also pres­ Career Center, an employer may conducting a nationwide search for ment of VU graduates is at 94.8 e-mail communication between pro­ ents information about employer choose to conduct an interview a new director for the Career Cen­ percent with graduates attending fessors and recent graduates. participation in on-campus inter­ over the phone instead. ter. The search aims to have a new schools and working in 34 states, Starting in January and Febru­ views during the school year, which "It is tough to get their atten­ director in place by July 1. the District of Columbia and 12 ary, the Career Center began mak­ has decreased by nearly 18 percent tion if you are not at a big school," The Career Center facility it­ foreign countries. ing phone calls to retrieve even from the 2005-2006 school year. As McGuigan said, noting that VU self will also undergo change next Out of the 630 graduates, 601 more information for the report. a result, student participation in does not have a large enough stu­ school year. After completion of the responded the study conducted by The Career Center called graduates on-campus interviews has also de­ dent population to draw the at­ new Student Union, the center will the Career Center, a response rate three times before listing them as creased, falling by 41 percent. tention of major employers to the move from its current location in of about 95 percent. The majority non-responsive in the report. "If we can't get students to sign on campus. Alumni Hall to the new facility. of the information in the report was "We go on Facebook," McGuigan the schedules (for on-campus inter­ "I would think that increasing Contact Mike Jakubisin at torch. obtained through student surveys said. "We do everything we can views), then of course the employ­ on-campus interview schedules [email protected]. DFC rules on rollover proposals Crusader clash Rec sports in line to VU recreational sports depart­ must first give its approval. Strbjak overseas, as well. ment receive the biggest chunk of stressed that the current recom­ Christ College "Should we then change our na­ receive majority of the rollover, at $40,000. mendation from the DFC is by no tional flag?" Soley said. "(rec sports) went to great means final. Both finance commit­ freshmen debate Freshman Christ College student funding from excess lengths to show how their propos­ tee and the senate as a whole can Ryan Behrends, arguing for the 'pro' al would go to the most amount of change the dollar amount given mascots validity side, pointed out a common misin­ senate money people," Strbjak said. to each proposal, but alternative terpretation behind changing the He also said that some students proposals not on the list submitted Joe Malan mascot. Colin Selbo are deterred from using VU's ath­ by the DFC can no longer receive Torch Staff Writer "We're not saying we want to Torch Assistant Editor letic facilities because of limited rollover funds. change because of political correct­ equipment. The debate on whether or not ness," Behrends said. After hearing 29 separate "A lot of students go off campus Cavin vetoes letter to to keep the Crusader as the official Rather, Behrends said the deci­ proposals which totaled more (to work out), and pay a member­ Harre Valparaiso University mascot is over sion is based upon the university than $500,000, the Discretionary ship," he said. After it passed the previous - at least within Christ College. becoming more sensitive and wel­ Funds Committee returned to The $40,000 comes with a week without opposition, student Students representing both sides coming to students who might still Student Senate on Monday with stipulation that the money only be body president Matt Cavin vetoed of the argument participated in an find the Crusader offensive. Addi­ its recommendation on how to used on equipment, not television a letter addressing possible tuition articulate and passionate debate tionally, he suggested the university spend the tens of thousands of monitors. Strbjak said a large fac­ decreases for selected student Thursday evening at the Christ Col­ change their logo to a simple 'V dollars sitting in senate's rollover tor in the committee's decision was leaders. lege refectory. Two panels of seven until the large and complicated de­ account. a petition signed by 282 students Senate had voted to send the students represented each side of cision of what to change the logo to The DFC, which was com­ submitted along with rec sports' letter to VU President Alan Harre the issue. be accomplished. prised of five senators and two proposal. The petition stated that as a way to start a dialogue on the Ultimately, the team arguing to "If you do a search (for 'crusad­ non-senators, was commissioned the signers wanted their activity issue. Cavin said he wanted to see keep the mascot won the debate, er') on Google, the first 40 results by senate last month to hear fees used to upgrade the cardio fit­ senate spend more time consider­ leading their opponents, 46-32. are scary," Behrends said. proposals on ways to spend the ness center. ing the letter before sending it on The con side argued that if the Despite the violent history be­ rollover money from members Other proposals approved in­ to Harre. mascot were changed, the univer­ hind the crusader, freshman Kelsey of the student body, and then de­ clude a comedian series sponsored "The senate as a body did not sity's sense of identity would be al­ Watson suggested students and fac­ termine which proposals should by Union Board, an increase in discuss it as I would have liked to tered. ulty take a new approach toward receive funding. The committee funding for SourceStock, WVUR's see," Cavin said. "I don't necessar­ The 'pro' side, comprised of stu­ our mascot. had $100,000 to work with and annual fall concert, and additional ily disagree with the outcome of dents arguing for a change to the "Today, the word is used more recommended senate split that money for subsidizing for students last week, but I do want it to come mascot, maintained that the current in the context of a mission, not a money between nine different the cost of the V-Line city public under further discussion." mascot did not uphold the goals of bloody war," Watson said. proposals. transportation service. Cavin said senate needed to the university. A different mascot, The con' side additionally cited Kevin Strbjak, a junior senator The funding for rec sports is further consider possible conse­ the panel argued, could still portray the Biblical passage of Ephesians and DFC chairman, said the com­ unusual, because the group does quences of the tuition discounts. the same type of ideals and identity 6:10-17, which instructs Christians mittee gave priority to proposals not normally receive money from "We might end up getting VU strives to uphold. everywhere to: "Put on the full ar­ that benefited the most students. senate, since it is not a recognized ourselves into a 'catch-22' where According to the 'con panel, the mor of God, so that ... you may "The (proposals) we approved student organization. they'll pay for it, but give us less original meaning of 'crusader' is be able to stand your ground." The all affected what we deemed a DFC member Brandon Tom­ money," he said. "cross-bearer," in Latin. The panel­ argument was that the image of the substantial amount of the student linson said this did not deter the At-large senator Ben Barnard ists argued that this original mean­ Crusader as mascot was taken from population," Strbjak said. "The committee. said that starting a conversation ing of the word is what VU is trying that very passage. amount (requested) did not have "Looking at the special process, about the letter's subject matter is to convey not only to national stu­ Following the debate, mem­ any bearing on whether we looked when there is this excess amount still critical. dents, but to international students, bers of the audience were di­ at a proposal or not." of money, I think there are situa­ "I don't think the demands are as well. rected to either walk out the • The DFC recommendation is tions in which the Student Senate pushy or overbearing," Barnard Freshman Courtney Soley, a 'pro' door or the 'con door. The final expected to come before Senate for can spend that money in a very said. "We just want to talk about it." Christ College student arguing on tally for each side was determined approval on Monday. positive way," Tomlinson said. "We Senate attempted to override behalf of the 'con side, noted that by the number of audience mem­ After picking the proposals to saw an opportunity that is lasting Cavin's veto, but this vote fell while students are not encouraged bers that walked out either door, recommend to senate, the com­ and could impact a large, large short of the required two-thirds to wear the Crusader emblem while and consequentially decided the mittee had to settle on an exact group on campus." majority. studying abroad, some encourage winning side of the debate. dollar amount for each proposal. Before senate votes on the slate Contact Colin Selbo at torch. individuals to not display anything Contact Joe Malan at torch. The committee recommended the of proposals, the finance committee [email protected]. resembling the American flag while [email protected].

i A4 The Torch | Friday, April 18, 2008 Torch News Brief Ramp entrance to remain closed The new parking ramp may be open, but the former entrance to campus off Laporte Avenue next to the Domke Power Center will remain permanently closed. Reggie Syrcle, executive director of university relations, said that the new north campus road will occupy the area as a part of the university's plan to con­ struct a "ring road" around campus. The two-way street will run the entire circumference of the university. Steps have already been taken to extend South Chapel Drive from the entrance of Stur­ dy Road around to the parking lot on the west side of Guild and Memorial Halls. The barricades that are currently blocking the entrance will be replaced with curbing later this spring or summer. "When the city was putting new street curbs in that area, they mistakenly put an apron instead of curbing where the old entrance was located," Syrcle said. The entrance was closed earlier this fall in order to avoid traffic congestion around the parking ramp.

150th, from page Al men's basketball team will play a game against North Carolina at the United Center in Chicago toward the end of the fall semester. The celebration will culminate with a Sesquicentennial Gala, a black-tie event that will feature performances by the Duke Ellington Orchestra and actor and musician Jonathan Lithgow. Jackie Fuller, a senior public relations major and the anniversary communica­ tions intern, said that while some events are catered toward alumni and friends of the university, students will have plenty of opportunities to participate, as well. Student organizations on campus are en­ couraged to submit their own events to add to the calendar. "It's important to know that it's go­ ing to be a whole year-long celebration and there will be all sorts of things for students to get involved in," Fuller said. "It's a chance to educate everyone on how tradition-oriented we are and how much history we have, even though we are a smaller school." The VUAA archives and planning committees teamed up to create a 150th anniversary Web site, which offers links to a historical timeline, pictures and sta­ tistics about the university as well as an official schedule of anniversary events. "It's a chance to look back and see how the university has developed," said Judy Miller, the special collections librar­ ian who has been compiling photos and historical data from the university ar­ chives. "Most people can barely come to DECENCY grips with what the college was like 150 years ago." Mel Doering, university archivist, said SISTER SENDS ME A PIC TO ASK he believes the Web site serves as a valu­ able resource for reminding Crusaders of IF HER OUTFIT IS WORKING. their university traditions and heritage. Students, faculty and alumni are encour­ aged to explore tools, such as an interac­ tive campus map, and post their favorite VU memories and stories online. "Knowing where you've come from is very important. History is important be­ cause it can guide future decisions," Do­ ering said. "I encourage everyone to get on the Web site - it's fantastic. Fifty years ago, we couldn't possibly do the things we're doing this year." As the university ushers in its 150th year, it also welcomes the inauguration of U.S. Cellular® gives you incoming president Mark Heckler, along FREE Incoming Text & Pix on all plans plus with the opening of the new Student FREE Incoming Calls on select plans, We think Union. you'll find this to be fair and decent. And that's "We were pleasantly surprised that it's all falling in place so well," Neary said. a combination that works for everyone. "The anniversary gives us a large oppor­ tunity to exemplify what (the university) U.S. Cellular is wireless where you matter mostf is all about to everybody." Rickman agrees. He said he is glad the VU community will be able to come to­ gether to witness history. "This is our opportunity to look back at a given amount of time and reflect on how far we've come," Rickman said. "It's a -*n&c*<. benchmark for future generations of the university to see how far they've come from where we are." [email protected] 1-888-BUY-USCC LG UX260 Contact Kathryn Kattalia at torch. [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, April 18, 2008 Campus News A5 Clinton courts blue-collar vote Election Latest campaign exclusion endeavor aims to appeal to small Study-abroad town Americans students unable Mike Doming to vote for senate McClatchy-Tribune News Services president, VP PITTSBURGH—BarackObama poked fun at Hillary Clinton on Kathryn Kattalia Monday for a recent shot-and-a- Torch Assistant News Editor beer photo opportunity she did, which he said is just one more ex­ The Student Senate election ample of how politicians court the committee decided late Thursday working class during campaign night not to allow students studying season but abandon them when in off campus to vote in the upcoming office. senate elections. Clinton complained that it "At this point, we don't have a was Obama who "looks down" on stable forum for students to vote blue-collar voters, saying her rival from overseas," said Luis Sifuentes, for the Democratic nomination is the election committee chair. "We'd blaming those voters for his own have to do it over e-mail, which failure to connect with them. leaves too much room for prob­ And Republican John McCain lems." jumped into the fray with a com­ The 4-1 vote against accepting plaint that Obama had "dispar­ oversea ballots was made follow­ aged" people in small towns across ing Thursday's presidential and vice the country, while also using the presidential debates. The decision brewing fight as an opportunity to will prevent candidates Liane Josh­ solicit money from supporters. ua and Dana Dutcher from voting The issue is becoming a point for themselves in Monday's elec­ of contention ahead of the April 22 tions. Joshua, who is running for Pennsylvania primary while also president, is currently studying in shaping up as a potential argument Washington D.C while vice-presi­ in the general election campaign. dential candidate Dutcher has spent Obama countered by asking the semester abroad in Chicago. voters to judge him by his own positions on trade and other issues and urged them to be suspicious of I feel this puts me people who show up around elec­ and Liane at some tion time and act like one of the MCT gang. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton speaks at the Sheet Metal Union Workers' Hall in Philadelphia on disadvantage. Monday. In a speech to a * forum on Abroad students manufacturing issues, Obama list of proposals and even come ing of Democrats in San Francisco have offended some people and should be allowed joked about Clinton's public shot around, with TV crews in tow, a week ago, when he suggested that partly because they have served of Crown Royal whiskey, which to throw back a shot and a beer," economically distressed voters are as one more distraction from the to particpate. she downed along with a beer and Obama said, stirring laughter. bitter and thus "cling" to guns, re­ critical debate that we must have Dana Dutcher a slice of pepperoni pizza over the "But if those same candidates ligion and antipathy toward people in this election season." weekend in Crown Point, Ind. are taking millions of dollars in who are different from them. When it was her turn to speak Vice-presidential He also suggested that Clinton's contributions from the PACs and But he also argued that the con­ to the manufacturing forum, Clin­ candidate bid for working-class votes was po­ the lobbyists, ask yourself, who are troversy over his remarks is getting ton charged that Obama is blam­ litical theater. they going to be toasting once the in the way of a more important ing blue-collar workers for his own "Around election time, the can­ election is over?" he said. discussion about issues. failure to connect with them. "I feel this does put me and Li­ didates can't do enough," he told Speaking later to the annual "I regret some of the words I "I don't think he really gets it: ane at some disadvantage," Dutcher the audience of steelworkers and meeting of The Associated Press chose," Obama told the editors, that people are looking for a presi­ said. "Abroad students should be industry executives. "They'll prom­ in Washington, Obama said he re­ "partly because the way that these dent who stands up for you and not allowed to participate. It essentially ise you anything, give you a long grets remarks he made to a gather­ remarks have been interpreted looks down on you," Clinton said. hurts each of the candidates, since not every VU student to be served Debate, from page A1 CCLIR room before an audience of Luis Sifuentes pressed them on the did you vote against $40,000 from by senate next year is being repre­ about fifteen students. weakness issue with a follow-up the discretionary fund for Valpo sented in the population that's vot­ more effectively with student or­ Their debate focused mainly on question, both candidates attempt­ rec sports, when 350 students ing." ganizations. Joshua said she would the candidates' perceptions of each ed a positive spin. signed a petition supporting it?" Committee member Matt 01- reintroduce a former senate liaison others' qualifications for office, and "(My biggest critic) would say "We shouldn't spend student ac­ sen said he did not think senate policy where each senator is as­ was recorded by WVUR to air at that I am stubborn, and that's true," tivity fees for something that isn't a had ever allowed students studying signed organizations to keep direct the conclusion of the presidential Johnson said. "But it's truly impor­ student activity," Johnson said. "My off campus to vote in the past. communication with throughout debate. tant that senate stays through (long vote is justified, in my mind." "As far as I know, there's no prior the year. Johnson, who currently serves hours) and does the job." Dutcher was also given the op­ procedure that we were aware of She also said she wants to as a sophomore senator, stressed "I tend to take on as many issues portunity to weigh it. that is written in the bylaws or other shorten senate meetings, as many . his full year of experience in sen­ as I'm passionate about," Dutcher "I would have voted yes ... to documents allowing those people Monday sessions have lasted three ate. replied. "I take on too many tasks." promote wellbeing and healthy op­ to vote," Olsen said. "The procedure hours or more this year. She said "This has been one of the most Sifuentes' final questions con­ tions" for students, she said. "This we would have to use seemed chop­ these long meetings can, in fact, be active senates in history, and I'm cerned student senate itself. Asked is something that students have py. E-mailing information could counterproductive. proud to be part of it," said John­ to list some of senate's best and been asking for, for a long time." get double-counted or misrepre­ "Our meetings can go fairly son, noting that Dutcher, who is worst features, Dutcher cited re­ After the debate, reactions sented." long and because our meetings go currently enrolled in the VU urban cent changes to the finance struc­ from the audience were somewhat Though disappointed, Dutcher long it detracts from what we can studies program in Chicago, has ture that provides more money for mixed. acknowledged the committee's rea­ do every week," she said. been unable to serve on senate this budgeted organizations as an im­ "There should have been more soning behind the vote. Barnard said he would deal semester. portant step forward, but also said allowance for audience questions," "I do think it's a little unfair, but with the communication problem Dutcher, who was a senator that "a perceived lack of commu­ said residence hall senator Court­ it's a decision made on logistics," by better utilizing the student or­ last semester, countered that she's nication has burned some bridges ney Heitkamp. Dutcher said. "It's hard to make stu­ ganization e-mail listserv. He also "been at VU longer (as a junior), with some student organizations." "I felt like the questions were dents abroad able to vote, and that's talked of the importance of estab­ for three years." Johnson disagreed with that very repetitive, and I didn't get a ultimately what it comes down to." lishing personal relationships, not Neither candidate, however, assessment. "We've built a lot of feel for their qualifications," said Presidential candidate Ben Bar­ only as a way to get to know the claimed to believe that the other bridges with campus groups (this at-large senator Brianne McClel­ nard said that he was not sure how student body, but also as a way to - was unqualified. When asked about year)," he said. He also praised land. the exclusion of the off-campus stu­ help mediate conflicts between or­ their opponent's ability to serve as senators' hard work, citing "the Residence hall senator Jac- dent vote would affect the election's ganizations. vice president, Both Dutcher and commitment of senators staying in quielynn Wolff agreed with Mc­ outcome. "When organizations fight, stu­ Johnson stressed the other's capac­ meetings until every issue has been Clelland. "It's absurd," said Barnard. "I dents lose. That's not something ity to perform adequately. But both hammered out." "I'm glad we had the debates," believe it's unfair that a candidate I'm prepared to tolerate," Barnard candidates were clear in stating After Sifuentes finished the pre­ she said, "but I wish we heard more could not vote for themselves in this said. "Rather than fight over who that they believed themselves to pared question list, he opened the directly about specific issues." election because two candidates are gets the scraps, we should look for be better able to fill the vice presi­ floor to questions from the audi­ Wolff also noted that the major­ from abroad." the middle ground." dent's role. ence. ity of people in the audience were Olsen said the election commit­ After the initial back-and-forth At-large senator Cody Shumak­ student senators. tee is considering drawing up a pro­ VPs spar in CCLIR about qualifications, the candidates er had the first question, which he "Advertising (for the debate) cedure that will allow study-abroad While Barnard and Joshua de­ were posed a question about their directed to Johnson. "Do you feel wasn't as much as it could have students to vote in next year's elec­ bated on WVUR, the two vice own strengths and weaknesses. you know the wants and needs of been," she said. tion. presidential candidates, junior Initially, both Dutcher and John­ students?" Shumaker opened, to Dana Dutcher and sophomore son listed only strengths. When which Johnson replied that he did. Contact Colin Selbo and Brad Contact Kathryn Kattalia at Alex Johnson, faced off in the moderator and student senator Shumaker continued, "Tthen why Anderson at [email protected]. [email protected] +

A6 Election 2008 The Torch | Friday, April 18, 2008 Experienced Barnard ready to lead Experience is the best teacher, artd at-large senator Ben Barnard has the right kind of experience. Barnard has been a senator for both of his years on campus. He's served on the senate finance committee for both of those years, this year as chair. He's involved in several other organizations and committees as well. But his most important experience comes from his familiarity with the campus community, and the willingness and intensity with which he approaches the business of the student body. "If students want something, you examine it," he told The Torch editorial board in an interview. "You don't want to take 'no' for an answer." Barnard also possesses a sense his positive attitude is welcome but her experience and inner drive stated motivations for seeking the Ultimately, Joshua's resume and of direction both for senate and for in a campus atmosphere often don't match Barnard's. presidency leave room for doubt. goals seem more suited for the vice the student body and the campus described as apathetic, the degree of Joshua is bright and articulate, In her own interview with The president's office. at large. He referred to the idea of his enthusiasm carries the potential with a semester of senate experience Torch, Joshua said that she "wants To be effective, a candidate needs strategic planning as a means of to sometimes paint his perceptions and various campus involvements to increase her involvement on to be driven by a commitment to improving senate and its service of the university community an of her own. Her goals of increasing campus" by becoming president. serve the student body and a to the student community, and inappropriately student There are willingness to that kind of vision - combined rosy color. awareness and a lot of other work effectively with his experience and business Optimism is SHI] understanding of ways to get barnard with both management background - is an often helpful, what senate does more involved students and Junior Sophomore important asset that can define a but sometimes it are admirable at VU, but such administrators. Political science major good executive. can be blinding. and, frankly, a desire isn't Management, Spanish major Barnard has This is not to say that Barnard is Liane Joshua Student Senate, fall 2007 would be good the best reason Student Senate, 2006-2008 these qualities, the perfect candidate. He has great may make a Ambassador in Admission for the campus for seeking a Chair, Finance Committee and he has and often zealous enthusiasm for all good student Studying in Washington, D.C. community. school's highest Sigma Chi fraternity The Torch's things Valparaiso University. While body president, But her student office. endorsement.

The Torch weighs in on this year's candidates for senate executive office Two good options, one tough choice

This year's race for student body vice president presents one of the best dilemmas anyone could hope for. Candidates Alex Johnson and Dana Dutcher are both superbly qualified for the position and highly motivated to serve the student body. That makes choosing one over the other is a difficult task. They both possess the nuts-and- bolts attitudes that are required to preside" over senate's weekly meetings, including a knowledge of parliamentary procedure that would move sessions along as smoothly as possible. Both have experience as senators, and though Johnson has a one- semester advantage there, Dutcher has extensive executive experience in other organizations. Granted, there are a few What sets Johnson above position breeds is invaluable in a administration. That's a relationship Each has a clear vision of the role differences in their visions. Dutcher Dutcher is not something that she vice president. that the student body needs and one of the vice president within senate, would like to see shorter senate is missing, but something that he Johnson has also been deeply that could set a positive precedent and the role senate has as part of the meetings and more discussion has in greater abundance - depth involved with senate's upcoming for the entirety of Heckler's tenure. greater campus community. They'd about issues taking place between of experience in the mechanics of report to incoming VU president In addition to these quantitative like to see more student issues senators outside of senate sessions. senate. Mark Heckler on the state of the advantages, we believe that come before the senate, making the "Issues s,hould be dealt with in Johnson's seat on finance student body. He has been the main Johnson's motivation for seeking governing body more accessible to committee" to streamline meetings committee puts him in direct senator in charge of the effort to the vice presidency is something of the campus community. of the full senate, she said. contact with both the nitty-gritty create the report, a calling for him, As Dutcher said in an interview Johnson, on of running which provides a compelling with The Torch's editorial board, the other hand, senate and the him with the wish to serve his senate should "do work that benefits expressed the •HHRMi multitude of opportunity to Junior fellow students. the student body, not just on things feeling that, in Sophomore organizations start a strong Business administration, This is that only affect senate." meetings, "You History, political science major which depend and meaningful international business major a rare * and In a separate interview, Johnson talk about what Student Senate, 2007-2008 on that process. relationship with Student Senate, fall 2007 valuable kind expressed the same sentiment. "We you need to talk Chairman, Student report to The familiarity the incoming Former president, ELCA of motivation, need to further the goals of the about, no matter President with senate's president and the Lutheran Youth Organization and one that student body through the senate," how long it Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity inner workings rapidly changing Gamma Phi Beta sorority students should he said. takes." that his finance university not pass up.

Endorsement interviews and recommendations were conducted by The Torch Editorial board, which includes Editor in Chief Josh Weinhold, Assistant Editor Colin Selbo, Assistant Editor Stephanie Lehman, News Editor Brad Anderson, Assistant News Editor Kathryn Kattalia and Opinion Editor Jeremy Lippert. The views expressed are solely those of The Torch. +

The Torch | Friday, April 18, 2008 A7 "At least we'll have an adult in office who can lead and can accomplish something." - Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New OPINION York City, on presidential candidates Hi! I'm Flicker, the true voice of Vagina Monologues. I somehow STAFF EDITORIAL Valparaiso University. Something doubt that rampant sex is all that bothering you? Send me an AOL good for your soul or your body. Instant Message at VUTorch. Especially not when one in four Sparse promotion teen girls have an STD these days. I'll make sure it shows up on the There is something unhealthy Opinion pages every week. And about that, in more ways than one." hampers elections don't worry, it's anonymous. - April 15 The last time Student Senate tionary funds committee did a fine "Creating a 'sexual orientation' "Meteorology professor Craig held a grievance-free contested job. Sorting through more than senate seat would show once and Clark would like to know if anyone election for student body president, $500,000 of proposals and present­ for all that VU is forsaking its knows of the whereabouts of his George W Bush was still serving his ing a recommendation within the Christian traditions." missing loaf of bread ... VUPD first term of office. $100,000. of available money is no -April 11 has already been notified, but any Monday's election for next year's easy task. additional information would be student body president and vice However, senate must think "Obama on small town voters: useful." president is crucial for a senate that carefully about that recommen­ 'they cling to guns or religion or -April 17 has begun its return to relevancy. dation when it comes before the antipathy to people who aren't like FLICKER Senate must ensure that the election body. them ...' Hey, America, you're a BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION "Dear Flicker: on Monday, I'm runs smoothly and does not end The DFC recommended that bunch of rubes. Your dearly-held going to wear my election socks." shrouded in controversy, as it did in $40,000 be spent on new equipment values stem only from bitterness. feel like a freshman." -April 17 2005. Failing to do so may just put for the cardio room at the Athletics- It must be OK for Obama to - April 14 senate in the same irrelevant posi­ Recreation Center. To be clear, buy­ mischaracterize and condescend to "Hey Flicker, it's great to see tion the organization found itself in ing new equipment for the cardio those who aren't like him, though, "I would like to send a special The Torch do something the three years ago. room is not senate's responsibility huh?" thanks to the Students Accounts basketball team can't - beat With the stakes high, senate has - that task falls to the university. - April 12 Office for sending us a generically Butler!" not met expectations in the run up Such action should be taken ten­ titled e-mail and then telling us - April 17 to Monday's vote. For one, voting tatively, for all student activity fees "So, I see that nothing has been there's some new form we have to information and Thursday's debates received by senate are expected to done about the ant infestation in fill out now at the very bottom of "If you want to have a private did not receive adequate publicity. be given to student organizations. the southwest exit of Wehrenberg the e-mail. They seemed to have conversation with your professor, It almost seems And if sen- Hall. I bet that's pretty healthy. At forgotten that college students don't reply to the listserv. Stop that this elec­ Senate has done ate approves least we can't smoke, though." tend to look at the first line or •crowding my inbox!" tion has snuck this money for - April 12 two of an e-mail to determine its -April 17 up on senate. little to get the campus equipment, it importance. I'm sure the registrar's The respon­ talking about the must be ac­ "I'm really getting tired of cafeteria office is going to be quite happy "Hey Flicker, did you feel that sibility for this upcoming vote. knowledged as food. Can't wait to go home and get with all the, 'why can't I register?' earthquake?" lack of public­ a bailout that some good food!" e-mails they'll be getting this - April 18 ity falls both on makes up for -April 13 week." senate and the candidates. Although the university's failure to address a - April 14 The views expressed in Flicker campaigns should be in full swing long-standing student concern. "I really hope 'Berg turns its air are solely those of individual by now, only a limited amount of A significant portion of the conditioning on soon. Having all "Many thanks to Professor Shearer members of the campus campaign material is visible around student body wants new workout my windows wide open makes me for voicing her concerns about the community. campus. equipment. Senate would be wise to A successful election requires a approve the money, since it would high turnout, and senate has done benefit all students, but should LETTERS TO THE EDITOR little to get the campus talking make it incredibly clear that this about the upcoming vote. bailout does not set a precedent and Commentary misses point of •amidst a cloud of deafening silence: safe havens and other organizations Heavy promotion of yesterday's is a rare exception to a good rule. 'Vagina Monologues' Such silence would be something to that provide services to women debates between the presidential fear. who have been abused. This is not and vice presidential candidates Response to veto illogical In order to immediately estab­ For the record, "The Vagina a clever marketing ploy to insinu­ would have gotten students think­ After senate voted to send a let­ lish rhetorical ethos with my read­ Monologues" are not the only sto­ ate pornography on campuses - a ing about the election. Unfortu­ ter to VU President Alan Harre ad­ ers, let us all admit that "The Vagi­ ries worth telling, but they are about significant portion of the actual nately, an e-mail informing campus dressing possible tuition discounts na Monologues" are controversial. "the beautiful gift of sexuality," and content of the "Monologues" are about the debates did not go out for select student leaders, student They are raw, funny, offensive and more saliently, they are about how directly and intensely about sexual until yesterday morning. Publicity body president Matt Cavin's veto of honest, at both their best and worst. terrible that gift can become in our violence against women, including of the debate around campus was senate's decision was a surprise. In contrast, Susan Biddle Shearer own hands. stories of rape, incest, sexual viola­ nearly non-existent. Senate passed the letter the week ('"Vagina Monologues' warp truth," I have a very difficult time imag­ tion of children and systematic rape The lack of promotion mani­ before without objection, but Cavin April 11) thinks they are simply in­ ining how anyone who has actually in wartime. fested itself at the vice presidential Wanted more discussion on the appropriate, even for "Lutherans." seen the show could conclude oth­ If portrayal of women's sexuality debate, when only a handful of stu­ ramifications of the plan. His po­ In fact, we find put from Shear­ erwise. on a college campus, where young dents attended - and many of those sition is justifiable considering the er's column that the monologues characters are being formed, is the select few were senators. Addition­ lack of debate about the letter before are.a "pornographic and undoubt­ Kevin Hoffman main concern, isn't it important that ally, holding the two debates con­ it quickly passed through senate. edly vulgar assault" on the part of VU Humanities Lecturer we acknowledge and collectively currently meant students could not But considering that this letter a "soul-killing" "cadre" with an Christ College think about the ways that sexual­ view both in their entirety. originally passed senate with no "agenda" of "spiritual violence." ity is wonderful and empowering All four candidates have stressed dissent, support for an override of This sounds really scary. It's as but also fraught; indeed, violence the need for increased communica­ Cavin's Veto should have gained if Eve Ensler were a bizarre combi­ 'Monologues' bring needed against women is not rare and is of­ tion between senate and the student more momentum. nation of Larry Flynt and Pol Pot. discussion to campus ten intertwined with sexuality. body. It is clear that whoever wins Senate made - it clear that its Which would indeed be an alarm­ Finally, in reading Shearer's on Monday will have their work cut intention in sending the letter to ing cause for fear. As a faculty member who sup­ quote by Bishop John D'Arcy, I out for them. Harre was only to start a dialogue, But fear of what, exactly? That ports "The Vagina Monologues" wonder what truth about women not recommend a plan for the ad­ some of us make up silly names for at VU, I am compelled to respond and what truth about sexuality is Time for rollover to be spent ministration to immediately imple­ our genitals, that others of us take to Susan Biddle Shearer's column violated by the "Monologues." The Senate has finally gotten around ment. This was the right idea and an immeasurable delight in making ('"Vagina Monologues' warp truth," truth that women have sexual feel­ to spending the money in the bud­ reason enough to override Cavin's another person sexually moan, that April 11). ings and that negotiating them can get rollover, account. That money veto. still others of us are downright in­ While acknowledging that the be complicated and occasionally belongs to the students and should Before the semester expires, sen­ censed that people sell themselves, "Monologues" are controversial dangerous? The truth that sexual be spent on the students. ate should re-examine the letter and or are abused along the way, and and perhaps particularly so at a violence against women occurs ev­ For the most part, the discre- ensure it is sent on to Harre. that still more of us trip, fall, feel religious institution, I want to ad­ erywhere, even on religiously affili­ embarrassed, hide, and like Adam dress the relation between the ated college campuses, and even at Staff editorials are written by an editorial board selected from the staff and Eve, have no real idea what "Monologues" and sexual violence times within families? against women. Shearer claims that And finally, isn't public discus­ of The Torch. They represent the official position of the newspaper. we're in for? Ms. Shearer has provided no the "Monologues" are "cleverly dis­ sion of contemporary social con­ actual evidence why the "Vagina guised across campuses nationwide cerns, even when complicated and Monologues" should not be deliv­ within the context of protesting vio­ controversial, what academic free­ THE TORCH I ered, why Genesis chapter three is lence against women" and that they dom is really about? VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER VOL. loi, ISSUE 26, FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 ;j not a story worth telling, since it is are "cleverly and invariably cloaked Joshua D. Weinhold so universal, and furthermore, why as fundraisers for safe havens and Jennifer Prough Editor in Chief our deeply grave and personally other worthy organizations which VU Assistant Professor of Colin D. Selbo . Stephanie N. Lehman perplexing troubles are not some­ serve women who have been abused Humanities and Assistant Editor Assistant Editor thing to laugh over, cry about and or assaulted." 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A8 Opinion/Editorial Friday, April 18, 2008 | The Torch Campus politics can change for the better of the Christ College freshman pro­ gram, the debates are a significant opportunity for the entire campus community to engage in the discus­ sion of important national, local Brandon Tomlinson and campus-wide issues. Torch Staff Writer As an attendee of many fresh­ man debates over the years, I can The Good attest to the high quality of discus­ Student Senate, for the first time sion and argumentation that occurs in three years, is holding an election in the debate setting. It is a great for student body president and vice opportunity for all to become bet­ president. This is newsworthy for ter informed on a number of issues many reasons, least of which is that important in our everyday lives. the student body will finally have a voice in who their next student gov­ The Unfortunate ernment leaders are. Recently, The Torch and WVUR Senate has fought hard during were named Indiana Division II the past few years to restore an im­ Newspaper of the Year and Indiana age tarnished by a scandal in the Radio School of the Year, respec­ 2005 election - the last time presi­ tively. The campus newspaper and dential and vice presidential elec­ radio station continue to be among tions were held. An election this the best of the best. year should help continue to restore Unfortunate? Absolutely not. Students need to step up and vote the faith and support of the student What is unfortunate is that, despite body in its elected officials. this continued recognition for high then vote for a change. faced across campus have done And the stakes quality work, both Those of you who complain little to inspire voters, let alone in this election media organiza­ about what senate does, or doesn't provide them with any information are certainly high. It is high time that tions still are un­ do, should think about what you're that will help in the decision-mak­ The leaders of students had the able to place their going to do about it. If you don't ing process. Most of them focus on next year's student content online. Evan Korshavn vote in the elections Monday and ephemera and are little beyond the government will opportunity to select The arguments Torch Staff Writer Wednesday, you forfeit your right campaigns seen in middle school. inherit a new unL the leader they for allowing The If you don't know that Student to complain. While none have pledged soda- versity president, feel will best lead Torch and WVUR Senate elections are next week, I'm If you can't be bothered to go to dispensing drinking fountains, few not to mention to provide online not surprised. This important day the Student Union have pointed to issues of continu­ them through the content are well has hardly, been well-publicized. and spend the five their credentials ing to strengthen upcoming year. known. It would So consider this your "heads minutes neces­ If you are somehow for office. senate/student provide greater up." sary to vote, then so busy that you can't The result is organization re­ exposure for our Senate has more effect on stu­ you can't bother a largely unin­ lationships, appropriate budgeting campus media organizations, allow dents than any other student group the rest of us with spare five minutes to formed electorate of student activity fees and rollover alumni to stay connected with the on campus. You may think that last your complaints. vote on Monday and and an election dollars and helping to bring resolu­ latest news coming from their alma statement is hyperbole, or even a There is only that will likely tion to campus-wide discussions, mater and it could even serve as a flat-out lie, but it's true. If you are one exception to Wednesday in the echo the popu­ such as that of the appropriateness recruiting tool to help draw high part of any organization on campus, this. union, then you can't larity contests of of the Crusader mascot. school students who are interested senate affects you. If you enjoy any If you con­ use your free time middle school It is high time that students had in participating in campus media of the events these groups put on, sciously refuse to elections, though the opportunity to select the leader to VU. senate affects you. vote because you later to complain. with lower turn­ they feel will best lead them through With these recent awards, the And if you still don't believe me, disapprove of all out. the upcoming year. benefit of the exposure online con­ pay attention: senate approves all your choices, you In the coming tent would provide our award-win­ student groups' budgets. If it costs can complain all you want. But you year, Student Senate will have to ap­ The Bad ning media organizations is magni­ money, senate is involved in a big had better work to get who you prove new groups and fund those The annual Christ College fresh­ fied once again. way. want on the ballot the next time. that already exist, work with incom­ man debates took place during the I, for one, remain hopeful that, The money, by the way, is yours. Simply saying you don't like ing VU president Mark Heckler and past two weeks, discussing topics as incoming VU President Mark It comes from student activities your choices is not a free pass. You continue to represent the interests such as whether or not the United Heckler transitions into his role as fees. have to become active to change of the student body. While the cam­ States should suspend military and the next president of VU, he will Elections are one of the best them. I can guarantee you wouldn't paigns and information available financial support from countries bring a fresh perspective regarding ways to have an impact on senate. be the only person dissatisfied with have been severely lacking, you still with non-democratically elected the issue of online content for cam­ By affecting the make-up of the the available options. So find those need to vote. You need to exercise officials and whether or not Val­ pus media. organization, you affect the way others and work for change. your influence. paraiso University should retain the Allowing online media content the organization operates (student Now if you're thinking, "I don't But if you are somehow so busy Crusader as its official mascot." would send a strong message to body president and vice president even know who is running," or that you can't spare five minutes to Sadly, it seems that most within these campus media organizations elections are Monday and senate "How am I supposed to know who vote on Monday and Wednesday in the university didn't take notice, as that they are and should continue elections are Wednesday). is more qualified?" I don't blame the union, then you can't use your attendance at the debates was paltry to produce high-quality work. If you believe senate hasn't done you. The only thing worse than free time later to complain. at best (with the exception of the The views expressed are those of its job, then vote for a challenger. If the advertising senate has done for The views expressed are those of Crusader debate). the writer and not necessarily those you think that it's doing a great job, elections is the advertising the can­ the writer and not necessarily those While participation in the de­ of The Torch. Contact Brandon Tom­ then vote for incumbents. If you didates themselves have done. of The Torch. Contact Evan Kor­ bates themselves is a requirement linson at [email protected]. feel senate hasn't done anything, The "campaigns" that have sur­ shavn at [email protected]. Decisive action needed to address illegal immigration This mixture of millions of people minimum wage, which is great if and could prove costly. This still leaves problems with who left their homes in order to ful­ They broke the law, you own a business. But they don't fill the American Dream makes up pay taxes either, which is bad for people illegally entering our coun­ the country's lauded melting pot. and if we owe them America. try by air or water. We could have But those who bypass this sys­ any amnesty at all, it In some cases, the money made every flight coming to America AJ. Wilusz tem proverbially slap the millions here is sent home, not even spent thoroughly screened before it takes Torch Staff Writer of legal immigrants in the face by should come in the in America. Jn an already tough off, and this would also prevent There once was a time when skipping the legal process that they form of letting them job market, illegal immigrants pre­ terrorists from sneaking into the people from all across the world have to go through, and our gov­ go back home, not in vent many Americans who need country. ernment slaps the other side of the jobs from getting them. And yet we Preventing people from illegally would sail across the oceans. granting citizenship. After their journey they would face by allowing it. wonder why our economy is falling entering by boat is definitely tough­ wait for weeks to try to come to Nearly two years ago, millions apart. er, but increased security in the wa­ the United States of America, a of illegal immigrants held protests No one in our current group of The only way illegal immigrants ters off our shores would improve land where you could be what you across the country in hopes of per­ presidential nominees looks like should be allowed to stay is if they the situation. wanted to be and could live a free suading congress to give them a they want to solve the problem, ei­ are in a jail cell. They broke the law, A strong message should also life. They would learn English, learn chance at citizenship. ther. and if we owe them any amnesty at be sent to those who think about the history of America and strive to And sadly, it's being considered. Sure, all three supported Presi­ all, it should come in the form of entering our country illegally. By become an American citizen. These people are not Americans, dent Bush's plan to increase funding letting them go back home, not in sending every illegal immigrant Many still do this today. If you and therefore they do not have the and put up a fence along the U.S.­ granting citizenship. we can find on American soil back illegally come to America, George right to complain about not having Mexico border. But a fence isn't go­ But America still does nothing home, and denying them the right Bush is willing to give you a re­ the rights that Americans have. If ing to do much, and that same plan about this flow of illegal immi­ to come back, even if they do so le­ prieve and let you stay. they want a path to American citi­ lets illegal immigrants already in the grants into the country. The Bush gally, we can effectively communi­ This is one of the most depress­ zenship, there already is one. Mil­ country stay, giving them a slap on administration's proposal to put up cate our intentions. ing issues in the country today. Ev­ lions have taken it. If you can't get the wrist on their way to legality. a fence has good intentions, but let's The views expressed are those of eryone in America has immigrated into America legally, there's prob­ The problem of illegal immigra­ be realistic - a fence is not hard to the writer and not necessarily those or had a family member immigrate ably a reason for it, be it a criminal tion doesn't stop there. Sure, illegal get through. Instead, a wall could of The Torch. Contact A.J. Wilusz at at some point in their family history. history, terrorist ties, etc. immigrants do not need to be paid be put up, but that would take time [email protected]. +

The Torch | Friday, April 18, 2008 A9

Softball downs Big Ten opponent, SPORTS Robinson breaks VU hit record, A12 Unexpected WALK-OFF WIN conclusion Baseball earns gritty 'W in extras

Nick Kovatch Torch Staff Writer Eric Brooks It took 10 innings for the Val­ Torch Staff Writer paraiso University baseball team to Just like his team's play last sea­ defeat Saint Francis (Ind.), but fifth- son, Bryan Bouchie's decision to year senior Jason Brunelli's pinch- transfer was anything but expected. hit single sealed the 10-9 victory for Heck, it even caught all-Amer- the Crusaders. ican nice guy Homer Drew off "I'm just happy to win the game," guard. said head coach Tracy Woodson. But after six days of nonstop ru­ "We underestimated them a little mors, the talented freshman made bit and it almost came back to bite it official on Tuesday. And just like us." that, the team that once looked Wednesday's contest was the first poised to make a serious run in for the Crusaders since defeating next seasons conference race may Northern Illinois on April 9, after now be no better than a third-place the brown and gold's weekend series team (maybe even fourth). against Chicago State was cancelled That last statement may not just due to inclement weather. apply to next year, either. The kid VU also had to cancel its contest was supposed to be the centerpiece against Northwestern on Tuesday of Homer's roster for the next three due to a scheduling conflict with years. the Wildcats' Big Ten conference Oops. schedule. Tim Stride / The Torch Take a look at Bouchie's line The Crusaders (10-21) jumped Freshman Damon McCormick and the Crusaders outlasted Chicago State on Wednesday. against Washington. Now that is out to a four-run lead after two in­ potential. Say what you want about nings against the Cougars. Sophomore Ranko Ivetic worked The Crusaders then gave up Giusti went 2-for-2 in the game how the team doesn't need Bouchie Sophomore Mark Schoeck sin­ the third and fourth innings giving three more runs in the seventh as with 3 runs scored, including the to compete. But in reality, they do. gled home freshman Justin Frane up three runs on five hits to allow Saint Francis took it first lead of the winning run in the bottom of the They really do. And this hurts. in the first inning and senior Dan St. Francis to pull to within one run, contest at 9-7. 10th. It's not easy to replace 7 points DeBruin doubled home two runs 4-3. VU battled back to tie the game Freshman Jarad Miller pitched and 3.3 rebounds a game. Not to in the second to key a three-run in­ VU built the lead up to 6-3 with in its half of the seventh thanks to two perfect innings for the win. mention all that man-child hair. I ning. single runs in the fourth and fifth RBI singles from senior John Giusti The Crusaders now prepare for suppose Mike Rogers could grow Junior John Snelten got the start innings on sacrifice flies, but the and freshman Damon McCormick. their biggest games of the season as those Jamaican dreadlocks out for the brown and gold and left after Cougars put up another three spot For Giusti, it was his first game back they host first place Illinois-Chica­ and we'd be just fine. Or maybe two innings to allow the bullpen to in the sixth inning to tie the game. since March 21 at Wright State. go this afternoon and second place Jake could stretch out that dreamy get in some much-needed work. After seeing the Cougars tie "Giusti's been chomping at the Wright State tomorrow. mane. "We had it set up that way," the score, the brown and gold re­ bit to get in the game," Woodson "This will be a big weekend for Private fantasies aside - the bad Woodson said. "The guys that gave claimed a 7-6 lead in the bottom said. "We told him we were gonna us," Woodson said. "We have the news doesn't stop there. up runs left the ball up. The guys half of the sixth inning. Fifth-year try and get him into a game this top two teams in the conference With most big men already that didn't give up runs kept the senior Zach Rodeghero extended week before the rains came, but he coming in at our place, and we've committed elsewhere by this point ball down. We've preached to them his hitting streak to 12 games in the looks like he's ready to go." got to play well and hopefully we'll in the signing season, Homer's all year long that that is what's got inning with a two-out double and The game remained tied going be ready." staff hit the phones hard last week to happen. Sooner or later some of then came around to score all the into the 10th before Brunelli's single Contact Nick Kovatch at torch. when news of Bouchie's exit hit the them are going to have to learn." way from second on a wild pitch. gave the Crusaders the victory. sports@valpo. edu. Schrage Basketball Wing. Crusader Nation, as dedicated as you may be, prepare yourself to rest your hopes upon one of the fol­ lowing two options: Uphill struggle for track teams 1. Scott Martin, the freshman former Purdue forward and Val­ paraiso native who announced his brown and gold in the steeplechase. Valparaiso University track and a time of 25.87 seconds. plans transfer last week. Men finish sixth, Honig took second place with a field outdoor season, Ini Umana Senior Melanie Wilson con­ 2. Yet another lumbering big time of 9:31. has stared to figure things out. tinued her strong season, taking man from across the pond (Manute Bartholomew shines "It was a pretty tough race for The sophomore recorded a ca­ fourth in the 100-meter hurdles in Bol in a Crusader uniform, any­ him," Moore said. "He didn't have reer-best toss in the hammer throw 14.72 seconds. one?). in throwing events anyone really to hang with. It would on Saturday at the Miami Team Fifth-year senior Emilie Mar­ I don't know about you, but I've Michelle Golebiewski be nice to see him work with some­ Challenge in Oxford, Ohio. Umana sicek rounded out the fourth place grown tired of European goofs with Torch Staff Writer one." placed 13th out of 40 throwers with finishes for the brown and gold in little defensive prowess and a lack of Following his efforts at the a distance of 144 feet, 9 inches. the shot-put with a 43 foot, 10 inch an offensive game. It's no longer a surprise when Miami Team Invitational, Honig Umana's throw was the third- toss. Much like Bouchie, Martin's Steve Bartholomew's name is list­ was named the Horizon League best effort in the hammer throw in Junior Rachael Button also shook excuse for an out at Purdue was ed among the top track and field Male Scholar-Athlete of the Week. program history. up the Crusader record book with homesickness. But the good news throwers every weekend. Honig, a history major, has a 3.59 Umana also placed in the discuss a time of 17:49 in the 5,000-meter here is that the 6-foot-8 forward is a It's almost expected of him now. grade point average. throw, earning a ninth-place finish run. product of Valparaiso High School. The senior recorded a season- Sophomore Joel Mathwig fin­ with a toss of 133 feet, 2 inches. Button's finish was the fourth- It's awfully nice to think how best distance in the hammer throw ished ninth in the steeplechase with "She can do so much more," fastest time in VU history. Martin (8.5 points and 3.8 rebounds on April 12 at the Miami Team a time of 10:49, while junior Tom head coach Ryan Moore said. "She's "Button is amazing," Moore said. at Purdue) could fill in the void left Challenge in Oxford, Ohio. Heun earned a sixth-place finish in getting there, but I still expect a lot "To drop 20 seconds in that race by a certain Finnish forward. Bartholomew recorded a throw the 110-meter hurdles with a time more to come from her. She's ready was amazing." Lord knows Urule can't handle of 185 feet, 5 inches in the hammer of 15.46 seconds. to have one of those break out Sophomore Sara Christensen the post by himself. throw to capture a fourth-place fin­ In the infield, freshman Jarrett weeks." chipped in with a ninth-place finish And that is why Homer might ish. Bartholomew also earned run­ Mickens registered two top-10 fin­ As a team, the Crusaders fin­ in the steeplechase for the Crusad­ be bringing the former Boilermak­ ner-up honors in the discus throw ishes. ished ninth out of 14 teams with 22 ers, crossing the finish line with a er to the friendly confines on Union with a 155-foot, 11-inch toss. Mickens placed fourth in the points. The top finish went to Mi­ time of 12:20. Street. At the end, VU finished the triple jump with a 42 foot, 9.5 inch ami (Ohio) with 212 points. "The women should have a Rumors say that Martin is head­ weekend sixth out of 11 teams, tal­ leap. He also placed seventh in the "It was a down week for us," strong showing," Moore said. "We're ed this way. But rumors also say lying 41 points. Miami (Ohio) took long jump with a distance of 20 feet, Moore said. "Weather played a fac­ taking a limited squad down there; that Elvis is still alive and living on top honors with 260.5 points. 11.25 inches. tor; they had to battle through some we're resting a lot of our distance an island with Tupac and JFK. "It was a good meet for the men," "It should be a good meet for of that. With the cold, it makes it runners, (but it) should be a good In other words, hop yourself off said head coach Ryan Moore. "We us," Moore said. "St. Joe has talented difficult to throw, run and jump. meet for them." the gossip train. were battling a few illnesses. Across men, so we'll see how things go." You're entitled to a down week once The men and women return to But stay at the loading platform. the board I think the men are do­ in a while." action at 10 a.m. on Saturday as This isn't the last you've heard on ing well for themselves. They're still Women earn ninth Three athletes helped the Cru­ they travel to Rensselaer, Ind., for this issue. pretty young yet, (so) it's a positive sader cause with fourth place fin­ the Puma Invitational. The views expressed are those of thing to see." place in Ohio ishes. the writer and not necessarily those Junior Chris Honig also reg­ Junior Amanda Body placed Contact Michelle Golebiewski at of The Torch. Contact Eric Brooks at istered a runner-up finish for the After a slow start to the 2008 fourth in the 200-meter dash with torch.sports@valpo. edu. [email protected]. A10 Sports Friday, April 18, 2008 | The Torch

SPORTS BRIEFS News and Notes From Around VU Sports Throwing a curveball

• Valparaiso University head list. Albert Pujols is hitting a stellar women's basketball coach Keith .378 at the plate, fourth in the NL, Freeman announced that Betsy even though he's playing with a hurt Adams has signed a national letter arm. And Cinderella center fielder of intent to play for the brown and Rick Ankiel has four home runs gold during the 2008-2009 season. to lead the Cards, one bomb away Adams, a 5-foot, 7-inch guard, New season ripe from the NL lead. is a four-time All-Hoosier Confer­ The Cardinals are sitting atop the ence and Ail-White County selec­ with surprises league, not with the New York Mets tion. The Monticello, Ind., native or Chicago Cubs who made big was named the Lafayette Journal Mark Schoeck money deals in the off-season, but and Courier Big School Player of Torch Staff Writer with the Arizona Diamondbacks the Year as a junior and a senior. and their emerging young stars. The senior was also named the Five home runs is good for a tie White County Player of the Year Thank goodness for Major for the National League lead thus after averaging 22.5 points per League Baseball. far, and '24-year-old Mark Reyn­ game last season. Thank goodness for free agency, olds, 24-year-old Chris Young and Adams scored 1,802 career fat contracts, $210 million pay­ 20-year-old Justin Upton all have points en route to being named an rolls and players who don't deserve five (yes, he's really 20 years old.). Indiana All-Star as a senior and a them. ESPN.com's power rankings third team all-state pick by the As­ Thank goodness for steroids and had the Red Sox, Indians, Tigers sociated Press. human growth hormone and vita­ and Yankees taking up spots Nos. min B12 and whatever else you can 1 through 4 at the beginning of the • VU will host a pair of junior put in a needle. season. But the Diamondbacks, tennis day camps from June 9-12 Thank goodness none of it mat­ with the league's most runs scored, and 16 - 19 for children ages 7 to ters. best ERA, best run differential and 17 at the VU Tennis Complex. Even though MLB has become a best record now sit at No. 1 one. For more information, contact money-hungry commercial enter­ Sure, the Tigers are going to Jim Daugherty at ext. 5257 or prise, the start to the 2008 season come around and probably make [email protected]. - synonymous with every season in the playoffs. recent memory - has taught us that And maybe the Royals will cool • VU head volleyball coach rich guys don't always finish first. MCT off in the summer so that the Cleve­ Kansas City's Alex Gordon has sparked the Royals' surprising start. Carin Avery announced that They don't finish last either, but land Indians, currently a game Shawn Taylor has been hired as an the first three weeks of the season part to arguably the second big­ ball thus far, and how it's not the above the Tigers, can grab a playoff assistant coach. suggests that they could. The De­ gest surprise in the league so far, Yankees' AL East, with the defend­ spot too. Taylor previously spent one year troit Tigers are arguably the biggest the Kansas City Royals, who swept ing World Series champion Boston But the first weeks of the 2008 as the head coach at Kansas Wes- surprise of the young season. After the Tigers in a three-game series Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays. season have proven that money leyan. He led the Coyotes to a 27-8 free agency sparked the signing of to open the season. After a 93-loss In fact, there was enough specu­ buys players, new stadiums and record during the 2007 campaign Miguel Cabrera for $11 million per season in 2007, the Royals have lation that the NL Central division trendy uniforms, but it's hard work, and won the Kansas Collegiate season, Edgar Renteria for $9 mil­ used young talent such as Alex Gor­ was going to be by far the worst team chemistry and the desire to Athletic Conference regular season lion, Dontrelle Willis for $8.5 mil­ don to propel them to the top of the division in baseball, that it's simply do well that allows teams to play in and tournament championships. lion and Jacque Jones for $3 million, American League Central thus far. laughable now that they're the best October. Outside of college competition, the Tigers have the worst record in The Royals' payroll is about $57 division in baseball. Thank goodness for that. Taylor has also been an apprentice the majors. million, a little more than a quarter The St. Louis Cardinals are The views expressed are those of coach with the U.S. National Team Their lineup was projected to be of the Yankees' combined salaries. among the best squads in the league the writer and not necessarily those in Colorado Springs, Colo., in the one of the best in baseball history. Speaking of the Yankees, let's right now, even with a league-high of The Torch. Contact Mark Schoeck spring of 2007. Their poor record is due in large talk about the best division in base­ nine injured players on the disabled at [email protected]. Student Senate Elections

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The Valparaiso University Student Senate The Torch | Friday, April 18, 2008 Sports All Tennis teams swept in Horizon League play

VU in three singles competitions. Mens tennis loses In doubles play, the Flames shut the Crusaders out in No. 1 and No. two conference 3 competition. The No. 2 doubles team of junior Kim Sajevic and contests against sophomore Julie Wingstrom earned the lone win for VU. Wright State, UIC Against Wright State on April Dean Siemon 12, VU lost a close match, 4-3. Torch Staff Writer VU split the singles play after losing the double point. , The Valparaiso University men's Sajevic defeated Jessica Lee af­ tennis team competed in three ter a retirement, while sophomore matches this week and, in the pro­ Christine Antrobus defeated Jackie cess, lost two Horizon League com­ Garrett, 6-2, 6-4, and freshman petitions. Laura Lawson downed Kelly Ly- The Crusaders dropped a close brook, 6-0, 6-4. match Saturday, 4-3, to conference After two home contests, the Cru­ rival Wright State. saders took to the road to face Chi­ The brown and gold split the cago State. singles matches with three victo­ VU lost another heartbreaker, ries, but dropped the doubles point. 5-2, with Antrobus arid Lawson The Raiders' top two players were winning in the No. 5 and No. 6 sin­ on'different teams, something that gles matches. head coach Jim Daugherty said "The tough competition has should have been an advantage for Tim Stride / The Torch helped us have those close games his team. Senior Mike Shideler forehands the ball in a match earlier this season. against Wright State and Chicago "They split up their top two play­ State," Adams said. ers in doubles and we should have team we have faced," Daugherty Crusaders, Daughtery said. Adams also praised Antrobus won," Daugherty said. "You know said. "What is even more remarkable Women winless and Lawsoris play. it's hard when you know you should The Crusaders captured the dou­ in that match is that (Stump) had "There has been improvement in have won." bles point, as senior Mike Shideler four match points against him and in league action the bottom of the lineup," he said. Senior Mike Wagner defeated and Wagner defeated Prabowo won six straight points to win," he After losing to the Cougars, VU Pip Regh, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3, in No. 3 Imanuel, and Prakoso Imanuel 8-6, said. "He is playing more fearless." The Valparaiso University wom­ suffered a 6-1 loss to Detroit. singles and senior Dan Brunette de­ while junior Alex Lau and freshman Despite the efforts of his play­ en's tennis team lost three consecu­ .Sajevic picked up the lone win in feated Brad Krick, 6-1, 6-0, in No. Phidias Fortune defeated Aumir ers, Daugherty said that his team is tive Horizon League matches this the No. 1 singles match against An- 5 singles. Ahmad and Abram Mamahit by the struggling. week to drop to 2-13 on the season. eta Maricevic, 7-6 (7-4), 6-1. Freshman Kyle Stump picked same score. "They are fighting hard, but we On April 11, the Crusaders were The Crusaders return to action up the No. 6 singles win, defeating The brown and gold took to the cannot convert on the big points," swept by Illinois-Chicago who are to play their final home contest of Brett Stewart, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 for the road on Wednesday, traveling to Daugherty said. "That is our biggest currently undefeated in league play. the season against Cleveland State. brown and gold. face Illinois-Chicago. The Crusad­ downfall right now, we need to con­ "They are a very good confer­ First serve is scheduled for 10 The Crusaders came back in ers lost, 6-1. vert on the big points more often." ence team," said head coach Jay a.m. on Saturday. their next match on Monday with a Stump's victory against Sean The Crusaders face Cleveland Adams. win over Chicago State, 4-3. Kreymborg, 4-6, 6-4, 11-9, was the State at 10 a.m. Saturday at the VU UIC was in total control Contact Dean Siemon at torch. "This is the best Chicago State highlight of the competition for the Tennis Complex. throughout the match, shutting out [email protected]. Unworthy inductee

for coaches. championship, Vitale hit the nail This is incredibly painful for any on the head, saying that Mem­ self-respecting fan. phis lost because they did not Many would like to learn about make shots. basketball while watching a game, Rather than explaining why AMERICA'S but Vitale, who possesses a'brilliant they shot poorly, however, Vitale Vitale should not mind, withholds his gift from the simply said the same thing three listener. different ways. be in Hall of Fame Instead, he bellows his annoying Similarly, Vitale is irrespon­ catchphrases that cater to the lowest sible with his relationships with Tom Firme common denominator. coaches. Torch Staff Writer While watching a North Caro­ Two episodes last season lina-Duke showdown earlier this greatly underscore his poor judg­ On the sports page of The Onion, season, I almost muted the game to ment. a popular satirical weekly newspa­ perform my own play-by-play, but While waiting to be inter­ per, a headline read, "Dick Vitale instead I endured Vitale's unnerv­ viewed on a Memphis sports talk voted into sound-proof booth in ing babbling for the duration of that show, Vitale, sitting in a diner SANDWICH the Basketball Hall of Fame." titanic battle. unaware that he was on air, told I sort of wish that was the case. The vast majority of his com­ patrons that Florida coach Billy Actually, I immensely hoped mentary concentrated on emotion, Donovan told him "in confi­ once again that sportswriters would one of the most overblown intan­ dence" that he believed Al Hor- ignore the Bob Knight brass and gible storylines in sports. ford to be a better draft prospect kept ESPN basketball commentator "Oh, the emotion!" he crooned. than Joakim Noah. DELIVERY Dick Vitale out of the National Bas­ After Tyler Hansbrough de­ When one of the talk show ketball Hall of Fame. livered a clutch basket late in the hosts caught Vitale's attention, Unfortunately, they inducted game, Vitale boomed, "What an they asked him to repeat what he Vitale, succumbing to the greasy emotional game for him!" said. wishes of Vitale and his coaching Two rival teams clashed in Cha­ Dumbfounded, he squealed, friends. pel Hill, N.C, that night to battle "Nothing happened! I didn't say AMERICA'S SANDWICH DELIVERY EXPERTS! The loudmouth's induction into for the Atlantic Coast Conference anything." the hall is an affront to broadcast regular season title and ease their Something did happen. A journalism. route in the NCAA tournament, coaching friend had confided Why? First, Vitale has become a yet Vitale bypassed the ultimate sensitive insight to Vitale, Vitale VALPARAISO programmed personality in recent storyline with his pedestrian com­ spilled the beans and then lied 1608 E. LINCOLNWAY AVE. ~ 219.548.9911 years. mentary on emotion. about it. In his early broadcasting career, And as Hansbrough made his When Donovan considered PORTAGE Vitale was a tolerable commenta­ case for national player of the year, leaving Florida for Kentucky, tor, sprinkling wise strategy and Vitale failed to give him a scouting Vitale bemoaned the possibility 2547 WILLOWCREEK RD. ~ 219.764.2029 insightful background information. look, choosing to hail him as a great and declared that he would coach Ultimately, as ESPN grew, Vitale competitor without giving evidence Florida for $ 1 if Donovan left. turned into a monster. to support his blanket description. Vitale serves viewers with I do not conjecture that ESPN A broadcaster cannot talk about undeserved pandering, robbing tflMY JO**, JIMMY morphed Vitale into his current a player's competitive spirit without them of the insightful commen­ JOHNS state, but that Vitale instead saw the describing it, since every athlete is, tary that should be expected from direction that the network headed by definition, a competitor. a Hall-of-Fame broadcaster. DELIVER! ~ 93"" toward and transformed with it. Vitale wastes precious airtime in The views expressed are those

Vitale evolved into a fan entrust­ his "SportsCenter" commentary. of the writer and not necessarily £1985. 2002. 2003. 2004. 2008 JIMMY JOHN'S FRANCHISE, tic ed with a microphone, hollering at During the show's day-after those of The Torch. Contact Tom the action and acting as a sycophant panel discussion on the national Firme at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, April 18, 2008 A12

Baseball walks off with win in 10 SPORTS innings, downs Saint Francis, A9 Bye bye Bouchie Freshman center releasedfrom commitment to VU, will transfer

Ryan O'Gara Torch Staff Writer

Not many people were expect­ ing freshman Bryan Bouchie to be one-and-done for the Valparaiso University men's basketball team. But instead of entering the NBA draft after his freshman season like Kansas States Michael Beasley or Memphis' Derrick Rose, Bouchie has been released from his com­ mitment to the Crusader basketball program and will transfer after one season for the brown and gold. "We're going to miss him," said VU head coach Homer Drew. "We were surprised when he came in and shared his in­ terest of playing closer to home."

Bouchie aver­ Bryan Bouchie aged 7 points per game to go along with 3.3 rebounds. He played in all 36 games and start­ ed in eight contests for VU. Bouchie has not spoken public­ ity about his transfer, except in a statement released by the university athletics department. "I think for myself and my fam­ ily it is a better choice for me to pursue my career somewhere else," Bouchie said. "I'm looking to move closer to home." Casey Niemiec / The Torch Bouchie shot 50.3 percent from Senior Shannon Robinson (right) broke VU's career hits record with her 171st base knock in the sixth inning on Friday against linois-Chicago. the field, second on the team to fel­ low big man Urule Igbavboa, and had career bests of 23 points and nine rebounds in a 66-55 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Nov. 23. With the 6-feet-ll Bouchie transferring and 7-footer Calum MacLeod graduating, Igbavboa is MAKING NOISE the lone big man returning for the Crusaders. game two. Tracy Korth tripled home two runs, sphere got us going." The team will utilize the services Softball defeats "It means a lot to me," Robinson junior Katie Williams plated an­ Senior Andrea Zappia (12-5), of 6-feet-8 Benjamin Fumey next said. "It has taken four years to get other with a single and Robinson who got her fifth save of the year in year. The freshman sat out last sea­ Purdue for third here and I pride myself on being a capped the inning with a two-run game one, picked up the win as she son due to an eligibility issue in a consistent player. It's definitely re­ double. struck out nine in 5 1/3 innings of European League. straight season warding knowing it took four years Freshman Jill Jacobson (2-3) relief. "Both 'U' and Benny are very to do it." picked up the The Crusaders dropped the first good players," Drew said. "You have Ryan O'Gara Head coach win with 4 2/3 game Tuesday to the Boilermakers, to have a good combination of in­ Torch Staff Writer Randy Schneider We are really innings in relief, 3-0, despite out-hitting Purdue. VU side and outside players." recently switched coming together. We while Wolter, managed to salvage a split with a Even though the Horizon Faced with two tough road tests, Robinson out of are getting offense Korth, Williams 4-1 victory in game two. League is a guard-oriented confer­ the Valparaiso University softball the No. 3 spot in and senior Alicia Robinson scored two of the ence, Drew still thinks a big lineup team aced both with good hitting the lineup, a spot and defense in the Ashburn all had team's four runs in game two while can be effective. and solid pitching. she has occupied same game and we multi-hit games. Wolter and Ashburn were credited "We like going big when we can," VU (24-13,6-2 Horizon League) her entire career, need to keep that In the night­ with RBIs. Drew said. "We have to have an in­ took down previous league-leader and into the lead- cap, Warner's "It is definitely a bigger win," side presence. We can't live and die Illinois-Chicago (17-24, 8-4 HL) on off spot. Since the going. We have shown monster game led Robinson said. "We didn't come on the outside." Friday in a double-header sweep, change, the results that we can hang with VU as she drove out as strong as we wanted to. It has The Crusaders return seven and then on Tuesday split a pair have been a .476 the big teams and in six of the team's been a series every year that we look letter-winners from a 23-win team with Purdue (20-13), the Big Ten's average and. eight 10- runs with a forward to. We had beaten them the that qualified for their first postsea­ fourth-place team. runs scored in six beat therril two-run home last three years." son play in four years. UIC's pitching was no match for games. run in the first in­ Though they have a break in the "We have a good core group VU's bats, as senior Shannon Rob­ "It's a great Shannon Hobinson ning and a grand schedule this weekend and don't coming back," Drew said. "We just inson led a 15-hit attack in a 12-3, move by coach," Senior catcher slam in the second play until Butler comes on Tuesday, need to add to them a little bit." game one victory and a 10-hit at­ Robinson said. inning. Warner's team members say they feel good To fill the void left by Bouchie, tack in a 10-5 win in the second "It's a big change, second bomb gave about where they are. Drew said the team would look into game. but at the same time it's obviously the Crusaders an 8-0 lead. "We are really coming together," the high school, junior college and "That was the best hitting dou­ working." Senior Mallory Gill also had two Robinson said. "We are getting of­ international ranks. bleheader that I have seen in four Holding a narrow 4-3 lead in the home runs in game two for VU. fense and defense in the same game "We're disappointed, but know­ years," Robinson said. "Everyone top of the seventh in game one, the "A bunch of us had great days at and we need to keep that going. 'We ing our staff, we are going to try re­ contributed." Crusaders' offense erupted for eight the plate," Warner said. "We were have shown that we can hang with ally hard to bring in someone even It was Robinson who contrib­ runs-to put the game out of reach. really relaxed and pumped up going the big teams and beat them." though it is so late," Drew said. uted the most, tallying four hits in Sophomore Whitney Warner into the game. We were focused on Contact Ryan O'Gara at torch. game one to break VU's career hits had an RBI double, junior Ashley making a statement that we aren't Contact Ryan O'Gara at torch. sports@valpo. edu. record with a sixth-inning single in Wolter singled home a run, senior messing around. The whole atmo- sports@valpo. edu.

B2 [happenings] The Torch | Friday, April 18, 2008 Friday, April 18 Baseball vs. UIC (DH), 12 p.m. @ Bauer Field

Jazz Fest: VU Faculty Jazz Trio with Bill Pierce, 7:30 p.m. @ Union

Observatory open house, 8:30 p.m. behind Gellersen Additional observations made with SARA telescope, 9:30 p.m. @ Neils 224.

Saturday, April 19 • Rebuilding Together, 7:15 a.m„ meet @ ARC

Law speakers, 12 p.m. @ CCLIR

Aquarium/Zoo trip, 8 a.m. leaves from Union

Baseball vs. Wright State (DH), 12 p.m. @ Bauer Field

Jazz Fest: John Pizzarelli, 7 & 9:30 p.m. @ Union

Sunday, April 20 Worship service, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. @ Chapel

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

Candlelight service, 10 p.m. @ Chapel

Monday, April 21

UB Movie: 'The Kite Runner,' 9 p.m. @ Neils 234

Katelyn Ryan / The Torch Campus Crusade, 9 p.m. @ Student Union Junior Matt Cefalu (above), who with fellow junior Marcus Lohrmann comprises the duo The Search for Steve Six, played Thursday night at Anneliesje's Cafe in downtown Valparaiso as part of PRSSA's 'Downtown Connection' event. Senate meeting, 9:30 p.m. @ CCLIR 205 Tuesday, April 22 • Softball vs. Butler (DH), 2 p.m. @ VU Field Volleyball Tournament, 2 p.m. @ Sigma Pi Courts Apartments Translation Symposium, 8 p.m. @ Mueller Hall Refectory Now renting for 2008-2009 academic year Student translations of Greek, Hebrew and Latin passages. Sponsored by Eta Sigma Phi. 2 BIG bedrooms - I 1/2 baths up to 4 students per unit CORE Movie: 'Wit/ 8 p.m. @ Neils 234 $615 per month Wednesday, April 23 Security $250 each tenant. No pets. Worship, 7 a.m* @ Deaconess Center Call L&L Investors: 464-4950

VU Art Student Exhibition, 7 p.m. @ VUCA

Worship service: Celebrate!, 10 p.m. @ Chapel

Thursday, April 24

Tabor Lecture, 4 p.m. @ Wesemann

Spring Fling BBQ, 4 p.m. @ Huegli Lawn

Hypnotist/Magician, 6 p.m. @ Union

CORE Movie: 'Wit,' 8 p.m. @ Neils 234

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Jon Becker are unappetizing Torch Staff Writer Chris Vavra Torch Staff Writer And now, a list of things I meant to banter about this semester (but Hollywood has been very cruel were cut so I could write about even to James Ellroy lately. dumber things). Ellroy, one of the greatest crime That path that has been created novelists ever, used to be among by human traffic that cuts across the Hollywood's hottest commodi­ lawn in front of the Chapel of the ties when "L.A. Confidential," the Resurrection. Why didn't people use best film noir of the last 30 years, this path as much last year? Should became a critically-acclaimed and they put mulch over it and officially Oscar-winning smash film. recognize it as a path, or try to plant Since then, it's been all down­ grass there over the summer? hill. Boring band names. There are as Brian de Palma's rendition of bunch of bands that people claim "The Black Dahlia" in 2006 bor­ are really good that I simply can't dered on abysmal. Bad acting and bring myself to listen to because appalling changes to the original their name is so boring. The Na­ story deep-sixed a great noir nov­ MCT tional is my prime example of this. el. "White Jazz," set to star George Keanu Reeves takes on his umpteenth role as a vigilante cop in Brian DePalma's film 'Street Kings.' Adapted from James Apparently they have like, three re­ Clooney, was thrown off-course due Ellroy's novel, the film rides high on action but fails to capture the heart and soul of the book. ally good CDs, and I can't listen to to the writer's guild strike and Cloo­ them because their name is The Na­ ney backed out of the lead role. pass. His little regard for the rules the road to redemption is so simple his character from "House" in this tional. Yawn. And now, we come to "Street and his willingness to do whatever you can pretty much see where it's movie, but that's not such a bad The MacBook Air. I don't actual­ Kings," another movie based on a it takes to mete out justice finds him going. thing. At least he brings some en­ ly remember whether or not I wrote story and characters Ellroy created. under pressure from Captain Biggs Everyone is vile. Everyone is ergy and enthusiasm to the role as an article about this, but I certainly Some of the trappings' are there. (Hugh Laurie) from internal affairs. corrupt. Let the corrupt cop see the a bureaucrat. thought a lot about it. What a silly The world is a depraved, sick, dis­ He manages to catch a break when error of his ways and try to fix what Whitaker is underused in yet computer. Who could need that? gusting piece of a snitch close to he has done wrong. That's the basic another thankless role (second this Who doesn't want one? filth and all of the him goes down. essence of Ellroy, but it is done in year; first was "Vantage Point"). Reasons you should buy me an players are terrible 'Street Kings' tries His command­ such a cliched manner in "Kings" There are women in the movie, but iPhone. Just reprint the column I people. to make a name for ing officer (For­ it's hard not to laugh. they're just window dressing, acting wrote in September and hope for Yeah, that's all itself by showing off est Whitaker) has Speaking of laughing, the end­ as a moral compass in a world that better results now that, I'm guess­ there. him follow the ing is what you should never do in has none - or much intelligence, ing, more people read my column. But director the depravity of the trail of the mur­ a crime film (or any film, for that either. A comprehensive guide to Dor- David Ayer and world. Too bad lots of der and see where matter). The epilogue smacks of There is, I suppose, some poten­ itos flavors. This is getting out of co-screenwriters movies have already it leads him, while studio interference. What happened tial to be had here, but too much of hand. Someone needs to index this Kurt Wimmer and his partner, Dis- to artistic integrity? Minus the end­ it goes in the wrong direction. There stuff. This would have to be a two- Jamie Moss took done that. kant (Chris Ev­ ing, this might be worth $8 just for is no heart or soul to be found in part article, and by the time it was Ellroy's concept ans) is simply passive entertainment (plenty of ac­ this film. You'd be better off paying printed, I'd be a few flavors behind. and completely dragged it through along for the ride. tion scenes), but to be cheated like $13 for one of Ellroy's novels. You'll Nintendo Wii's 'Smash Bros. the mud. What we're left with is a "Street Kings" tries to make a that just before the credits roll really get a far stronger visceral and emo­ Brawl.' This will be the third time third-rate version that is somehow name for itself by showing off the stings. tional reaction reading 400 pages I've mentioned the game in this worse than "Black Dahlia" - and I inhumanity and depravity of the The performances are what than you will from this 1 hour, 50 space, so it has gotten enough face didn't think that was possible. world. Its too bad lots of movies have they are. Reeves shows more bru­ minute excuse of a film. time because this game is life chang­ The lead character, Tom Ludlow already done that. "Street Kings" tality and emotion than usual, but The views expressed are those of ing. Why I prefer Toon Link to reg­ (Keanu Reeves) is a fairly typical doesn't have anything remarkable he's still Keanu Reeves and his face the writer and not necessarily those ular Link you will never know. Ellroy stock character. He is a bru­ or unique in the basic storyline. The is still a slab of hardened cement. of The Torch. Contact Chris Vavra at Vickie Chambers. Why is she tal cop with his own moral com- whole plot of the vigilante cop on Hugh Laurie is basically playing torch.ae@valpo. edu. the one who always points out the errors in my articles? So I misuse "then" and "than" on a weekly basis. Deal with it. Video streaming at VU. Why is The Dodos: they're not just visiting the bandwidth so terrible? I've had a friend tell me that they talked to the recording studio were left open Information Technology and were Second album and center court is where the drum­ told, under no uncertain terms, mer played. that the university does not impede from San Francisco The guitar typically functions as this traffic. If this is the case, what is rhythm guitar, backing up whatever wrong? It is simply absurd. I want rockers definitely the drums and vocals are doing. To to show inappropriate videos to my avoid becoming boring, guitarist friends in the library on an impulse, stays in rotation and lead vocalist Meric Long var­ and so does everyone else. ies both his playing and his instru­ Wikipedia. You can debate its Kurt Woock ment. accuracy up and down, but the Torch Staff Writer A country twang comes through fact is, its article on Venezuela was on the first song, "Walking," during a whole lot easier to read than my Unlike the fortunes of their avi­ which a banjo is also played, and in comparative politics textbook, and an counterparts, the music of The "The Winter," Long ironically uti­ better organized, as well. I did well Dodos on their sophomore album, lizes the ukulele - often thought of on that test. "Visiter," is alive and thriving. as a warm weather instrument. A follow up on Weezer. Their The most distinctive feature Because of The Dodos' unique new song, "Pork and Beans," just about the music of this two-man blend of sound, the vocals some­ started streaming from their Web group is the rhythm section. While times take back seat. This can be site yesterday, and it is really good. most bands use percussion to set up attributed to both the strong and It's possible there is still disappoint­ a framework upon which tone and interesting underlying rhythmic ment to come, but it's incredible color are constructed with guitars and instrumental ideas, and to the how not-bad the song is. The gui­ and vocals, The Dodo's turn away fact that Long's voice is calm and tars are crunchy. The harmonies are from confining percussion to per­ unobtrusive. The music is at its best fantastic. The lyrics are cheesy, but formance of the grunt work of sup­ when his voice simply rests in the not painfully cheesy. It's the Weezer port and use drums as the driving pocket created for him by the in­ everyone knows and loves. force and main voice of the music. struments. Tostitos salsa. It is horrible. Throughout'the album, the toms The distinction between each of Photo provided Well, there's always next year. can be found giving both the pulse the fourteen songs on this album is 'Visiter,' the second album by Logan Kroeber and Meric Long of The Dodos, is in stores now. Look for an article by someone else and the emotion of the song. In ad­ not especially compelling and be­ with the last name of Becker to fin­ dition to how the drums are played, cause of this it is evident that their ish out the year, if things go accord­ the mixing of the music bolsters the sound is still developing. Conceiv­ the songs from this band from San band but is still, for some strange ing to plan. emphasis of drums. ably, this album is the fruit of their Francisco are now vying for, at the reason, significant. The views expressed are those of While the guitars and vocals efforts to unearth and understand very least, a few weeks more of my The views expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily those sound normal, the drums often their distinctive sound and develop personal attention and airtime, and the writer and not necessarily those of The Torch. Contact Jon Becker at evoke a sense of large space, as if the it into a more consistent one. at most, a few stars in my iTunes - of The Torch. Contact Kurt Woock at [email protected]. doors to a gymnasium adjacent to Unknown to me one week ago, an honor that will never reach the [email protected]. +

[on campus] Friday, April 18, 2008 | The Torch Seven-day focus on Earth This year, the week-long celebra­ Aquarium and Brookfield Zoo, two a chance to gain insight on a Environmental tion includes daily events that aim of the world's most highly visited controversial topic. to raise awareness of environmental animal attractions. The week's festivi issues the forefront and conservation issues on canu Along with learning about con­ ties will conclude on pus. servation and preservation, students Tuesday with a live of week-long Senior Al­ will take action with viewing of Earth lison Tong, a campus clean-up from space on celebration president of The effect I want to event on Sunday. display from Green Peas - a see more than any­ The clean up will 5 to 7 p.m. vegetarian and thing is (on) people's begin at noon by the in Neils Alex Smith environmental Student Union, fol­ Science Torch Staff Writer student group attitudes. lowed eventually Center providing veg­ David Fritsch by a barbecue and room Earth Day isn't just one day any gie burgers music on the Huegli 234. Earthtones president more. for Sunday's Hall lawn. Instead of the traditional barbecue - With VU's cel­ 24-hour celebration, students said she is ebration of Earth and organizations at Valparaiso enthusiastic about the third in­ Week, the university joins the rest University will work together to stallment of the celebration. of the world in a celebration that lengthen the celebration into an "We want to spread knowl­ began in 1970, intended to promote entire week. edge about the environmental worldwide change for the sake of "The ef­ advantages of a vegetarian diet," the planet. fect I Tong said. "That might hit Local event organizers said that want to home to a lot of even simple actions can make an see more people." impact on the environment. than anything is (on) The "It is important for everyone to people's attitudes," said sopho­ week's be responsible for the cleanliness more David Fritsch, president events began of the environment. We need to of Earthtones, the Valparaiso Thursday with a remind everyone of our scarce re­ University environmental lecture by geography sources," Tong said. "If you bring awareness student group. "I professor Ronald Janke a mug or Nalgene (water bottle) to want to see people who con­ on American Indian views, on the union to use instead of paper sider environmental impact land. On Saturday, students will cups, we can help save a ton of pa­ when making decisions." , travel to Chicago to visit the Shedd per waste. Students don't realize it because paper is right there in your face, but there are also glass cups to use." A panel will discuss climate change Monday in the Christopher Center commu­ Stu- nity room. The dents discussion is a planning the freshman CORE week's events approved fifth- said they hope hOur event, and to change atti­ will give tudes and provide stu- m dents education about the state of the planet by planning a week's worth of events instead of filling one day. "Honestly, I rec­ ognize that these pro­ grams will not change cam­ pus," said Fritsch, "but if we cap affect a hand­ success. Tim Stride / The Torch Diane Haines, owner of the Au Naturel Market, lectures Monday on the health and environmental ful of people's views, Contact Alex Smith benefits of certain diets at the Green Peas Mediterranean dinner. that is a significant at [email protected]. Undergraduate research celebrated, displayed more than 70 three-sided posters at other conferences or are going to has morphed into an extensive pri­ "I do enjoy it. This is kind of Students take graced the event floor, covering do that beyond this time. So this is vate study. where I want to go in my future," topics ranging from recycling hab­ just our own internal celebration of "Actually, (my presentation) he said. "I would just encourage projects outside of its to chemistry to air quality. scholarship." came out of an opportunity where students to do this, really. It's easi­ "Almost every discipline is rep­ Alex Bryan, a VU junior ma­ our advisor encouraged us to con­ er to come by than you think. You the classroom resented in one way or another," joring in music and meteorology, tinue working with him in doing know, most people are kind of like, » analysis on the 'Where do you get to do something Jason Borntreger said Sandy McMullen, director of is one of many sponsored and undergraduate re­ wOrk, because all like this? I can't see myself doing it.' Torch Features Editor students who, Undergraduate search at VU. "From science and as McMullen we did over the But it's out there, and it really helps Undergraduate research has stu­ math, engineering, nursing, other suggested, has research experiences summer was launch for networking, you know, getting dents going beyond the call of the departments within the College of presented his you know, just offer a balloons and col­ connected." classroom to pursue their scholarly Arts and Science, Christ College, work at sev­ whole different way lect data," Bryan According to McMullen, the re­ interests on their own time. Often we have good representation." eral conferences said. "Everybody sponse to the event has been equally they venture into new research To many students at the event, throughout the of learning. in the class - there positive all around. areas and break new grounds in VU's celebration is not the only year. Sandy McMullen were only about six "This is my first year managing academics. Most would agree these place where they present their re­ or seven of us - we the event, and it seems to me that "In Decem­ Director of sponsored and students deserve to be celebrated search. According to McMullen, ber, I went to each had individual I've been getting a lot of positive for their conviction and tenacity. many students have or will travel San Francisco undergraduate research projects we were feedback. I hope that it has been And on April 16, Valparaiso across the country to lecture on to do a presen­ working on. We a rewarding and fulfilling experi­ University did just that. their work. tation," Bryan were getting credit ence for the students and faculty At VU's yearly Celebration of "A lot of these students, in some said. "You know, I used this exact for it, you know, but at this point who have been involved," McMul­ Undergraduate Research, held in cases, they've been part of other poster and did a presentation for I'm doing this on my own time." len said. "Undergraduate research the Christopher Center for Library conferences where they display a conference down there, a major While extensive research at experiences, you know, just offer a and Information Resources, stu­ their work, and in some cases this geophysical union conference." the expense of private time might whole different way of learning and dents displayed posters and lec­ is the only conference where they're Bryan's presentation, a study sound unappealing, Bryan argued experience, and add to the whole tured on the details of their private going to be doing this," McMullen of ozone particles at varying lati­ that his work has been worth the undergraduate experience." research. said. "A lot of the students here have tudes, was originally the product of time invested, both for personal Contact Jason Borntreger at Held in the community room, either presented papers or posters a course taken at VU. Since then, it satisfaction and future plans. [email protected]. +

The Torch | Friday, April 18, 2008 [academics] B5 Chasing innovation through Chicago and Milwaukee separate days of competition, at two creating a new print advertisement. junction with a navigation system, While the event may have been a Students compete different locations and with two After receiving a third place with the ultimate goal of providing learning experience, Welch said the very different problems - a string of award in Chicago, it was off to directions to the lowest gas prices air of competition was still the pri­ in entrepreneurial events surrounding different types Milwaukee, where the next day's within a certain radius. mary factor in his participation. of entrepreneurship that forced stu­ endeavor was to design a feasible The team also devised systems "Making a TV commercial, a competition dents to make quick decisions. marketing strategy for the Chevro­ that worked with emergency vehi­ Web site and a print ad (was fun). It The Valparaiso University team, let HHR Turbo truck. cle recognition, even a traffic recog­ was interesting to see things come Alex Guerrero along with teams from Bradley, Though the team only managed nition system that would recognize together, having an idea and seeing Torch Staff Writer Marquette, the Illinois Institute of a third place finish in Chicago, few and devise alternate routes. it be made," he said. Technology, the Milwaukee Insti­ said they were disappointed. Several members said it wasn't Money is something everyone tute of Art and Design, Illinois-Chi­ "For me, it was doing as well as necessarily about winning the com­ Contact Alex Guerrero at torch. depends on - it's what makes the cago and the Milwaukee School of we did as management and finance petition and taking home a third- [email protected]. world go round and round. It's Engineering and Law Technology, majors," Siepman said. "It was being place finish that was the most im­ money that pays for education, traveled to Chicago. consistent and building on experi­ portant factor in participating in money that buys food and helps The teams' challenges included ence. Things were bumpy the first the events. pay bail. dealing with a cashless society. day, but they got smoothed out." "It Was coming together So what happens when the cash After finding and answering During Saturday's competition with a great finished project runs out? What is there to do if varying clues that included in Milwaukee, the team was asked at the end. Everything came money no longer held sway among either a word puzzle or an to complete several tasks, including together very well," Walther individuals in a society? address, teams either re­ developing an age-specific market­ said. "And think­ For Alex Welch, David ceived a new envelope with ing strategy, designing a print ad­ ing on your Walther, Tom Siepman, Drew further directions or met vertisement and creating a hypo­ feet is always Saad, Brad Schaum and Brian with a field professional thetical Web site. useful." Walsh, this catastrophe stared from an actual company After designing the advertising them in the face. to complete one of their aspect of the event, the team was Luckily for them, it wasn't eight different tasks. forced to extend themselves into real. These tasks ranged the world of their product. The As participants from creating team worked on designing new ser­ in an event titled a television vicing parts, such as a fuel the 'Innovation commer­ recognition Chase,' these stu­ cial to de­ system to dents took part signing a work in con­ in two Web site, even to

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Law student stars ment," said associate professor of her college's all female version of ground, she said she was still theater Andrew White, "but also more info "Macbeth" during her senior year, uneasy about her debut on the in Wasserstein's about some of the drawbacks, the What: Wendy Wasserstein's "The Stochel trained with New Eng­ VU stage. problems it might have created for Heidi Chronicles," the Tony land's Shakespeare and Company "I was nervous coming in as a women." award-winning, two-act play upon graduation and served as a graduate student and sort of invad­ 'Heidi Chronicles' Written in 1988, the Tony When: Friday, April 25 and May 2 at rehearsal assistant for VU's Young ing their theater department," Sto­ Award-winning and Pulitzer Prize- 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 26 and May Actors Shakespeare Workshop over chel said. "But everyone has been Kris Adamik winning play portrays the radical 3 at 2 p.m.; Sunday, April 27 and the summer. really supportive. I love coming to Torch Staff Writer life aspirations of Heidi Holland May 4 at 7 p.m. After surviving an arduous first rehearsal every night. It's the high­ (Stochel) from 1965 to 1989. Where: The University Theatre in year of law school, Stochel said she light of my day." Monty Python's "Life of Brian" From the idealism of Heidi's the Valparaiso University Center for was eager to get more involved in As Stochel and the rest of the and "Holy Grail" aren't the only teenage years to her devoted in­ the Arts the theater department during her cast and crew of "Chronicles" pre­ productions to combine the talents volvement in the feminist move­ Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for second year at VU. pare for final adjustments and of a law student with the perform­ ment, "Chronicles" exposes a wom­ seniors/non-VU students, free to VU "I thought ('Chronicles') might dress rehearsals next week, Stochel ing arts. an's desire to "have it all." students the night of the perfor­ be my only opportunity to explore stressed the significance of the fem­ mance when seats are available. Following in the footsteps of "In the beginning (of 'Chroni­ the issues that this play brings up, inist themes for college students in Call the box office at 219-464-5445 John Cleese, Valparaiso University cles'), it's all about this 'we' feeling so I just decided to try and make my the 20th century. for more information second-year law and women schedule fit whatever they were go­ "All of these women (in 'Chron­ student Ashleigh coming togeth­ ing to do this year and make it work icles') are very successful people, Stochel stars in My character is the er and being out this semester," Stochel said. and I think for that time period VU's spring the­ first thing I think about successful and (sophomore Joe Miller), Wasser­ While Stochel admits that law that was still a little bit uncommon," ater . production not having to stein's groundbreaking production is her first priority, preparation for she said. "But nowadays, though, of Wendy Was­ in the morning and the think about is complex, challenging the feminist "Chronicles" is certainly receiving there are many more female ex­ sersteins "The last thing I think about families and doctrine of the superwoman. , its fair share of attention from the ecutives and many more noted Heidi Chroni­ loye," Stochel "('Chronicles') raises the ques­ driven student. before I goto bed. scholars." cles." said. tion about the myth of the super- "My character is the-first thing "Today, women are encouraged Unlike Py­ Ashleigh Stochel "All people woman, which was very prevalent I think about in the morning and so much to be professionals and to thon produc­ deserve to fulfill in the '80s," White said. "Can'you the last thing I think about before have a career, but there's always that tions however, Second-year law student their potential, really do it all? Can you have a ca­ I go to bed," she said. "I wouldn't family element looming over our Wasserstein's and that's kind reer and a family? Can you have it have done this if I didn't think that heads. humorous, yet of what they're all at once?" I could. I'm a wizard when it comes "How do you find that balance dramatic coming-of-age story fo­ all driving for, but by the end of the And who better to bring Heidi's to time management; I can fit any­ between the two? If anything, I think cuses on feminism rather than on play, Heidi feels stranded and that character to the VU stage than the thing into a 24-hour schedule." more women can identify with that King Arthur or Brian. she made the wrong choice." multi-talented second-year law stu­ "She is extremely well-organized now, especially young 20-year-olds "One of the interesting things From Heidi's committed friend­ dent Stochel? and comes to the table with a good who think the sky's the limit." about ('The Heidi Chronicles') is ship with homosexual physician The theater and history major amount of experience. Maybe she is that it examines and raises im­ Peter Patrone (junior Jay Michel- graduated from St. Mary's Col­ superwoman," White said. Contact Kris Adamik at torch. portant questions about the posi­ son) to her intriguing love affair lege in Notre Dame, Ind. After Even though Stochel has [email protected]. tive results of the feminist move­ with womanizer Scoop Rosenbaum discovering Shakespeare through an extensive theater back­

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Evan Bryson Torch A&E Editor

Of shoes and purses Instead of being a Bachelors of Science in Fine Arts candidate, se­ nior Kimberly Sienkiewicz could be a meteorology major. "AP physics was my favorite class in high school," Sienkiewicz said. "I still fill my notebooks with math problems. I'll count ceiling tiles, I'll find angles on desks." How did a student so enamored with math and science become so passionate about fine art? "Well, I didn't want to go to col­ lege anyway," Sienkiewicz said. "I mean, that was then. But I came and was a meteorology major. Then I thought I would enjoy art more. I was a sophomore and hadn't taken any met classes, but I hadn't taken any art classes either, so I figured, 'Why not? It's time to learn some­ thing."' So she began navigating Val­ paraiso University's art major, with Evan Bryson / The Torch the idea of going for the more rigor­ For the Bachelors of Science in Fine Arts show, candidate Kimberly Sienkiewicz will showcase a series of lush paintings depicting her beloved shoes and purses. ous Bachelors of Science in Fine Art degree in the back of her mind from the outset. "My Materialism," the title for nal objects as a pair of wedge sandals "The (BSFA) program allows Sienkiewicz's painting series of confront viewers with several layers you more time to develop as an art­ shoes and purses, originally meant of materialism: is this commentary ist, more time to undertake large to convey our perceptions of others on exalted fashion mediated by fine projects, to develop ideas," Sienkie­ based on what they wear and what art? Or is this just fashion exalted wicz said. they choose to buy. through fine art? Perhaps it's both, Sienkiewicz's contribution to "Now I'm not sure the title quite depending on how much you like the BSFA show has its seed in work fits," Sienkiewicz said. "The paint­ art and fashion. done last year, in the fall. She added ings are more about strict represen­ There is precedent for this col­ texture to an oil painting of shoes. tation - the formal aspects of cloth, lision of consumerism, fashion This innocuous addition to the can­ of the shoes and purses in paint." and self-knowing in the art world. vas' surface combined with the sub­ Regardless, that the subject mat­ Japanese art superstar Takashi Mu­ ject matter became the impetus for ter of Sienkiewicz's painting is of her rakami's latest retrospective at the the work that followed. own shoes and purses does invite Brooklyn Museum features a Louis Sienkiewicz's influences may audiences to speculate about her Vuitton store in the main gallery have had a hand in shaping her sty­ tastes, if not her spending habits. space. listic pursuits, as well. Citing artists At the same time, this autobio­ Here, the artist literally painted Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cezanne graphical element of her work can what became the designs on purses One of BSFA candidate Brian Morfitt's ceramic babies, in the process of drying. and Ivan Albright as painters she be forgotten amidst the lushness and luggage, and museum-goers admires, it's easy to see Sienkie­ of her canvases. The intimacy of so can purchase them there. Sienkie­ wicz's impasto forebears. much cloth swirling about such ba- wicz seems half on her way to this They are disconcerting sculp­ during interests in graphic design level of ironizing her artwork with­ tures, bulging on their pedestals and typography are readily appar­ in the art economy. like sick Buddhas. But they are also ent, as are his influences, which he Still, the paintings are uniformly delicate - all their final surfaces will describes as merely 'appropriation' smallish - capturing their subjects be glassy, veined with pale pinks, - recycling, in this instance, the sort in nearly a 1:1 ratio of size,' and purples and greens. The effect of dynamo advertising for quack closely, avidly approximating their makes the babies seem bruised, or remedies and home conveniences subjects' color. The objects, too, marbled by gristle in their folds of at the turn of the 20th century. seem isolated within their frames, bloated skin. The doughnut baby's "There's unintentional humor sunk back in the interior spaces of frosted layers have a similar sweet/ in them," said Morfitt, while carv­ boxes, snug in cloth-folds. How­ disgusting tension. Edible it is not, ing a fat little foot. "I like the con­ ever recessed the shoes or purses, but the eyes find much to take in. troversial, disturbing humor in this still the paint swells off the canvas These babies comprise half of work." - either in attempt for wear, or in Morfitt's contribution to the BSFA In some respects, the oddity of attempt to ensnare. showcase, tentatively titled "Fat." the work is funny - the cuteness of ("Actually, I don't have a name for-it the subject matter is significantly Of babies, fat ones yet," he said. "Am I supposed to?") undermined by its dark articula­ Fifth-year senior Brian Morfitt Still, that title really sums it all up tion, and this discord is funny. Well, scowled while working on his - there could not be a more con­ not so much 'funny, haha,' but rath­ fourth and final ceramic baby, "the cise way of describing the themes er'peculiar.' skinny one." and images that emerge in the eight The conceptual backbone of His work was due for the Brauer works Morfitt will display starting Morfitt's work belongs to all of us Museum of Art on Monday, but, Thursday. - our insistent encounters (and in­ typically, he's still finishing up. The other four works comprise a terest) with pop-culture trash, the "So I'm easily distracted," Morfitt fake advertising campaign of hand- media and junk food. How we deify conceded. "I'm a last minute type of drawn and lettered posters, asking celebrities and then harp on their guy - I do well under pressure." viewers to literally buy-into the adopted children intersects nicely If he has to, he'll sneak his late fat-baby culture of Morfitt's skewed with our nostalgic over-simplifica­ artwork into the museum, he said. reality. Here, normal, healthy baby- tion of childhood and expectations The clay he's working with looks fat is subject to gross exaggeration for our own perfect children. The like chocolate but smells like dirt, or grotesque cosmetic alteration. scruples no longer add up. and somehow tastes like nothing. Another poster advertises "Baby "I want people to tell me what He knows this: his second ceramic Botox," guaranteeing parents a they think," he said. "I want to hear baby, "the doughnut one," has a large Barbie doll-like child post-surgery. the unintentional meanings, other bite in its shoulder from his own Another poster advertises "Lovett's people's interpretations." mouth. The "pig baby," like the lat­ Bakery Babies For Breakfast." Flies ter three, is still drying and waiting buzz around a doughnut mound The views expressed are those of to be fired. The "normal" baby has that uncannily mimics the tender the writer' and not necessarily those been fired, glazed and sits among its form of - yes - a baby. of The Torch. Contact Evan Bryson Brian Morfitt's 'Babies for Breakfast' is one of four posters in the 'Fat' series. incomplete siblings, finished. In the poster series, Morfitt's en­ at [email protected].