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BOUGHIE LEAVES?A12 FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008 Valparaiso University's 2007 & 2008 Indiana Student Newspaper College Weekly of the Year THE VOTE COUNTS 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 Index Announcements A2 Crossword B7 Opinions..; A7 The Torch "We will strive increasingly to quicken the public's sense of Calendar B2 Flicker '.. A7 Sports A9 On Guard for 93 Years civic duty." - The Athenian Oath Classifieds ..B7 Election 2008 A6 Weather B7 Volume 101 :: Issue 26 The Torch | Friday, April 18, 2008 Campus News A2 Campus Announcements We've got ^ 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.