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MARCH 12, 2008 VOLUME 62, ISSUE 16

“Unite the pair so long disjoined, knowledge and vital piety.” Northwest Nazarene University -Charles Wesley

Women’s Review: ‘South Pacific’ basketball New president elect pleases NNU audiences headed by CALLY BEKKEDAHL nurse Nellie Forbush to NCAA (Kendra Hughes) and a “South Pacific” was an French planter, Emile de regionals incredible effort by N NU’s Bacque (Matt Johnson). music department. The The story is set in the Solo­ Crusaders will hard work put into this mon Islands in the midst face second seeded production was evident on of World War II. Through Chico State Friday nighr. this, we meet a zany bunch The musical follows the love story between Army SEE “HUGHES” PG. 10 by DEREK DE ROOY

The Crusaders earned a trip to the Women s Division II Regional Tournament on Saturday night, as they beat the Western Oregon Univer­ sity Wolves by a score of 63- 58. Posts Jenn Williams and Almost the whole cast joined in for the musical number "Honey Bun" (photo by Robin McConkey). Kristin Hein paced the team in the win. Williams scored a game- high 16 points, as she shot Middle East Affairs Club 8-of-15 from the field on Dr. David Alexander addressed the student body at chapel on Monday. Alexander will will host WNL tonight the night. Hein added 14 be replacing Dr. Hagood when he retires in August (photo by Robin McConkey). points an impressive 15 re­ bounds, including 5 on the The evening will include ‘Aladdin and live offensive end, and 5 assists. Dr. David Alexander plans to continue theanimals to bring awareness about the area Hein’s effort on the glass helped the Crusaders to a rich traditions of NNU during his presidencyby AMBER FORD complete with live animals 39-29 rebounding advan­ and amazing opportunities tage. Point guard Mallory by IAN BAUDER Board ofTrustees. education from the Univer­ Have you ever wondered to experience Middle East­ Whipple added 9 points and Alexander is currently the sity of Illinois, five years as how large a camel is? Or ern culture. 5 assists in the game, and Dr. David Alexander vice president of university a member of NNU’s music have you ever wanted to So far, the night’s events only allowed 1 turnover in was announced as N N U ’s advancement at Southern department faculty and eat goat? The Middle East will include food and drinks 35 minutes. twelve president at a press Nazarene University in chairing the music depart­ Affairs Club will hold a from different countries in Wolf Vanessa Wyffels conference Monday morn­ Bethany, Okla. His edu­ ment at SNU. Middle Eastern cultural the region, watching the ing, after a three day voting cational background in­ night tonight at Wednes­ SEE “REGIONALS” PG. 8 process conducted by the cludes a doctorate in music SEE “ALEXANDER” PG. 6 day Night Live in the Perk SEE “MEAC’PG. 7

Index Weather SATURDAY NNU News Briefs Slight chance of snow. News 2 From the National Weather Service Opinion 4 Hi; 47“ I Low: 30“ Peer Health Educators healthy choices over the March 5 edition of “The Campus Life 6 will hold annual ‘Spring they should make during Crusader,” was in fact a re­ Sports 8 THURSDAY SUNDAY Fling’today Spring Break, complete view of the event and not a A&E 10 Chance of showers. 20% chance of snow. The PHEs will be in the with prizes! news story. “The Crusader” Humor 12 H i:5 r 1 Low; 32 Hi: 48“ I Low; 30“ Student Center today from apologizes for any confu­ 11 to 2 to bring awareness From the Editor’s desk sion this may have caused Quote of the week for their annual “Spring “Saturday’s Mr. NNU pag-^ because it was not indicat­ FRIDAY MONDAY "In three words 1 can Fling.” This event will be eant bittersweet for Wheat- ed that it was a review in sum up everything I've Slight chance of showers. Partly sunny. giving students the op­ ley,” an article appearing the in headline. learned about life: it goes Hi: 4'}'' I I.ow: 31 lii:3i/' I Low; 31“ portunity to learn about the Campus Life section of 2 NEWS MARCH 12, 2008 New bills presented STDs more prevalent in American for the state legislature teens than ever before byALLI SCHISLER was introduced to the Sen­ ate on Friday March 7. It by ASSOCIATED PRESS nationwide, researchers chlamydia, which affected Fenton said given the dan­ According to Simon Si- passed the House 61-8. with the U.S. Centers for 4 percent; trichomoniasis, gers of some STDs, "screen­ frin, of the Associated Press, If the bill is passed it At least one in four teen­ Disease Control and Pre­ 2.5 percent; and genital ing, vaccination and other the Idaho legislature vetoed would increase the credit by age American girls has a vention found. They re­ herpes, 2 percent. prevention strategies for a bill on Friday March 7 $50 for the poorest Idaho­ sexually transmitted dis­ leased the results Tuesday Dr. John Douglas, direc­ sexually active women are that would hold employers ans and by $ 10 for everyone ease, suggests a first-of- at an STD prevention con­ tor of the CDC's division among our highest public who hire illegal immigrants else in the first year. The its-kind federal study that ference in Chicago. of STD prevention, said health priorities." responsible. rebates would rise by $10 startled some adolescent "Those numbers are the results are the first to Douglas said screening The bill, which went be­ per year u n .^ everyone gets health experts. certainly alarming," said examine the combined na­ tests are underused in part fore the House State Affairs a $100 rebate', said Druzin. Some doctors said the sex education expert Nora tional prevalence of com­ because many teens don't Committee, was unani­ By 2016, the Bill would cost numbers might be a reflec­ Gelperin, who works with mon sexually transmitted think they're at risk, but mously rejected, with rep­ Idaho $ 122 when all Idaho­ tion of both abstinence- a teen-written Web site diseases among adolescent also, some doctors mistak­ resentatives citing concerns ans receive their maximum only sex education and called sexetc.org. She said girls. He said the data, now enly think: "Sexually trans­ about unfair complaints refund. teens' own sense of invul- they reflect "the sad state a few years old, likely reflect mitted diseases don't hap­ nerabilty. Because some of sex education in our current prevalence rates. pen to the kinds of patients n sexually transmitted infec­ country." Disease rates were signif­ I see. tions can cause infertil­ "Sexuality is still a very icantly higher among black Teens need to hear the ity and cancer, U.S. health taboo subject in our soci­ girls — nearly half had at dual message that STDs officials called for better ety," she said. "Teens tell least one STD, versus 20 can be prevented by ab­ screening, vaccination and us that they can't make percent among both whites stinence and condoms, prevention. decisions in the dark and and Mexican-Americans. said Dr. Ellen Kruger, an Only about half of the that adults aren't properly HPV, the cancer-causing obstetrician-gynecologist girls in the study acknowl­ preparing them to make virus, can also cause geni­ at Ochsner Medical Center edged having sex. Some responsible decisions." tal warts but often has no in New Orleans. teens define sex as only Cecile Richards, presi­ symptoms. A vaccine tar­ "You've got to hammer Boise Capital Building (photo courtesy of Wikicommons). intercourse, yet other types dent of Planned Parent­ geting several HPV strains at them," with appropriate from business competitors Otter is semi-supportive of intimate behavior in­ hood Federation of Amer­ recently became available, information at each stage and the ramifications of of this bill, more than some cluding oral sex can spread ica, said the study shows but Douglas said it prob­ of teen development to such a measure on the Ida­ of legislators. Hart, along some diseases. that "the national policy of ably hasn't yet had much make sure it sinks in, she ho economy, said Sifrin. with others, believes Idaho Among those who ad­ promoting abstinence-only impact on HPV prevalence said. Rep. Phil Hart, R-Athol, should simply cancel tax mitted having sex, the rate programs is a $1.5 billion rates in teen girls. She said there are a lot “It’s a problem not being on groceries, and giving was even more disturb­ failure, and teenage girls The CDC recommends of myths out there, too dealt with in the way it Idahoans tax breaks at the ing — 40 percent had an are paying the real price." the three-dose HPV vac­ — many sexually active should be,” one of the bill’s register. STD. Similar claims were cine for girls ages 11-12 teens think the withdrawal supporters. “If (the employ­ Hart said he saw a re­ "This is pretty shock­ made last year when the and catch-up shots for ages method will protect them, er) can show that he did port from New Orleans ing," said Dr. Elizabeth government announced 13-26. or that douching with make a good faith effort, that showed some residents Alderman, an adolescent the teen birth rate rose be­ Chlamydia, which often Coca-Cola will kill STD there would be no penalty.” using money from relief medicine specialist at tween 2005 and 2006, the has no symptoms but can germs. A similar bill was intro­ checks for frivolous pur­ Montefiore Medical Cen­ first increase in 15 years. lead to infertility, can be Dr. Margaret Blythe, an duced last year and also ve­ chases. According to Dru­ ter's Children's Hospital in The new study by CDC treated with antibiotics. adolescent medicine spe­ toed. The bill was modeled zin, Hart said “If you send New York. researcher Dr. Sara Forhan The CDC recommends cialist at Indiana Univer­ after a similar bill passed in those people a check, they’re "To talk about absti­ relied on slightly older data. annual chlamydia screen­ sity School of Medicine, Arizona. just going to get together nence is not a bad thing," It is an analysis of nation­ ing for all sexually active said some doctors hesitate The Legislature did, how­ with their friends and just but teen girls — and boys ally representative records women under age 25. to discuss STDs with teen ever, approve a compromise spend it.” too — need to be informed on girls ages 14 to 19 who Trichomoniasis, also treat­ patients or offer screening grocery tax bill, said Heath Besides the grocery tax about how to protect them­ participated in a 2003-04 able with antibiotics, can because of confidentiality Druzin of “The Idaho bill, the legislature will con­ selves if they do have sex, government health survey. cause abnormal discharge concerns, knowing parents Statesman.” Last year, the tinue discussion of disabil­ Alderman said. The teens were tested and painful urination. would have to be told of bill was vetoed by Governor ity benefits for public safety The overall STD rate for four infections: human Genital herpes can cause the results. Butch Otter, who proposed officers, liquor sales, Idaho among the 838 girls in papillomavirus, or HPV, blisters but often has no Blythe, noted that the his own version that the political party regulation, the study was 26 per­ which can cause cervi­ symptoms. It's not curable academy supports confi­ Legislature didn’t like. and public assistance fraud cent, which translates to cal cancer and affected 18 but medicine can help. dential teen screening. This house bill, HS 588, control. more than 3 million girls percent of girls studied; The CDC's Dr. Kevin Routine auditing of SGA officers and clubs almost complete Johnson Sports Center damage update by ANDREA SCHILLING mid-April just in time for was planned in the previ­ and to improve account­ the budgetting workshop. ous budgeting meeting. ability in these various ar­ by ROBIN McCONKEY estimated at over $1 mil­ Ways and Means com­ “We are trying to get “If we feel we need to, eas of student life. lion. The exact cost is still mittee auditing has gone through all of this before we call them in and talk to “Through this process we Crews have been working unknown. underway, making sure budgeting so that everyone them about how they plan hope that people become around the clock since the Tests are still being con­ the dollar signs add up in will be on the same page to use their money, and try more concious that this is Johnson Sports Center set ducted to determine if the various sectors of campus when that comes time,” to come to some under­ the students’ money,” said fire on Sunday, March 2. flooring of the field house including organizations, said junior SGA Business standing so that everyone Napier. According to Friday’s edi­ will need to be replaced. each class council and stu­ Manager, Ryan Harter. Ac­ agrees on how the rest of While a long and in- tion of the USA Today, of­ Water and soot affected dent government cabinet cording to Harter, auditing the year should best be depth process, the outcome ficials said the damage was nearly every part of the members. hasn’t occurred in quite handled,” said Harter. is expected to be beneficial 105,000-square-foot com­ “Formal auditing should some time which explains Unknown to many stu­ and to serve as an organiza­ plex, all of which will have be done every year,” said the urgency. dents, around $88,000 a tional tool. to be cleaned by hand, in­ committee chair, junior The auditing process in­ semester is used amongst “It’s important to take cluding the ceilings and raf­ Tony Napier. “And this cludes going through each these various organiza­ budgetting seriously and ters. ServiceMaster intends year we’re going more by of the budgets, evaluating tions, class councils and realize that we aren’t deal­ to restore the health systems the books.” how much money left. The SGA members. The Ways ing with ‘just numbers’,” The door frames from (fire alarms) in some of the After beginning merely committee then assesses and Means committee is said Napier. the back of the JSC were front offices before opening melted in the intense heat three weeks ago, audit­ how the money was used, using auditing as a source them up to the staff, hope­ of the fire (photo by Robin and if this matches what to strengthen money usage. fully within the next week. ing should wrap up before McConkey). MARCH 12, 2008 NEWS 3

Grill ruined during retreat AP News Blurbs: Around the world in four stories $2,000 replacement fee now placed upon the Governor named in A woman being held as junior and senior class councils prostitution scandal an illegal immigrant spent four days forgotten in an byCALLYBEKKEDAHL and her husband attempted found it, and the damage that. Now the univer­ ALBANY, N.Y. isolated holding cell at a to clean the grill with stron- to the grill was deemed as sity must decide where the With pressure mount­ courthouse with no food, Three weeks ago, the Ju- get chemicals. The com- a breach of this contract, money will come from to ing to resign Tuesday over water, or toilet, authorities nior/Senior Retreat took bination of the food, heat. Now the university needs to pay for the nearly $2,000 a call-girl scandal. Gov. and the woman said. place at Bethel Park Church and cleaning solvents used foot the bill for a new grill repair cost. Eliot Spitzer found him­ Adriana Torres-Flores, Camp in McCall. The grill The money may need to self with few friends and 38, appeared in court top that was used that come from the SGA general lots of powerful enemies, Thursday and pleaded not weekend is now damaged fund, as approved by the many of whom regard him guilty to a charge of selling beyond repair and the uni­ Senate. Unfortunately, the as a sanctimonious bully pirated CDs, but a judge versity must now buy a new junior class has very little who got what was coming ordered her held because one to meet Idaho Health in its account due to the to him. Republicans began she is in the country ille­ and Safety Standards. Both cost of the Homecoming talking impeachment, and gally, Sheriff Tim Helder class councils are now in a coronation, the winter des­ few if any fellow Demo­ said. difficult financial situation sert banquet, and the junior crats were willing to de­ Bailiff Jarrod Hankins to pay for the grill. class play. The senior class fend him. put her in the cell to await The combination of sug­ may have to pay from some A death watch of sorts transport to jail, and she ars and vinegar from cook­ of their budget as well. began at the state Capitol, was forgotten. Because ing steaks that weekend, Initially, some were con­ where whispers of "What of heavy snow, few staff combined with the intense cerned about the junior have you heard?" echoed members were in the heat of the grill is what The Bethel Park facility grill after the class councils left the class depleting all their through nearly every hall­courthouse to hear her caused the damage. After camp (photo courtesy of camp director Marie). money that would be used way of the ornate, 109- cries and pounding later hours of scrubbing, both for the senior class gift for year-old building. While Thursday or on Friday and the junior and senior class caused the grill surface to top. next year. However, accord­ Spitzer and his family re­ through the weekend. councils were unable to deteriorate and removed the Tim Milburn, director of ing to the ASNNU code, mained secluded in their Torres-Flores wasn’t clean it to the silver shine grill’s finish. Student Life, said that this each senior class is allotted Fifth Avenue apartment, found until Monday the camp director expected According to the camp was an unfortunate inci­ $1,000 specifically for this insiders said the governor morning when Hankins them to reach. director, the agreement dent. N N U has a great re­ purpose so that may not be was still trying to decide opened the door. She was After the students left, was that the students were lationship with Bethel Park a concern for the class of how to proceed. treated at a hospital and the camp director Marie to leave the camp as they and he intends to maintain 2009. allowed to go home. Middle East military The sheriff said Han­ chief resigns kins, a bailiff for two SGA candidates ‘go to the mattresses’ Monday months, simply fotgot WASHINGTON D.C about Torres-Flores. Those vying for the three executive positions participated in an open forumThe top U.S. military commander for the Mid­ by CHRIS DAVIS get the word out to the entire something new to their po­ feel for the candidates (like, dle East resigned Tuesday Gay Iranian may be campus. Haskins also noted sition. The two candidates ‘why are you running,’ or amid speculation about forced to go home Monday students had the that he would keep student’s (Millet was unable to at­ ‘what’s your most impor­ a rift over U.S. policy in THE HAGUE, Netherlands opportunity to talk to nine budgets in mind when pric­ tend) were asked how they tant characteristic’). How­ Iran. Defense Secretary of the candidates running ing events, and would work could affect any change, ever, one question asked the Robert Gates said that The Netherlands’ high­ for the three SGA Execu­ to “actively poll’’ students and what they would do candidates what they would Adm. William J. Fallon, est court on Tuesday reject­ tive cabinet positions about after major events to get a to go above and beyond in do with their presidency. whose area of responsibili­ ed a gay Iranian’s last-ditch their politics and their po­ feel for how they enjoyedtheir position. Junior Tony Junior Dax Wandling ty includes Iraq, had asked appeal to avoid deporta­ sitions on numerous issues, the experience. Napier said that his main stated that ongoing com­ for permission to retire tion to Britain, where he and allowed attendees to Junior Aimee Niles said idea to affect change would munication between him and that Gates agreed. fears authorities will send form a firmer grasp on the that she intended to “pro­ be to “plan and involve and the SGA is good, but Gates said the decision, him back to Tehran and candidates. vide a greater opportunities clubs” by allowing each of what he desires the most is effective March 31, was possible execution. Attendees were given the for the campus to get in­ the clubs to have an active to see “NNU become the entirely Fallon’s and that Mehdi Kazemi, 19, trav­ opportunity to write their volved,” and noted that she role in the SGA Senate. To ‘beloved community.’” Ju­ Gates believed it was “the eled to Britain to study in questions down on a note wanted to possibly add ar­ go above and beyond in nior Ryan Harter said that right thing to do.” 2005 and applied there card and poll each of the eas around campus to pur­ his position, Napier replied he would focus on realizing Fallon was the subject for asylum after learn­ candidates anonymously chase event tickets (instead saying he would have “the communication, “comra- of an article published last ing that his male lover in as discussion-leader, SGA of just outside of the Dex), SGA pitch in and move as deriship,” and responsibil­ week in Esquire magazine Iran had been executed for president Loeber, read them and advertise door-to-door a team, not individuals, to ity for the students and the that portrayed him as op­ sodomy. After British au­ aloud to the candidates. The at the dormitories. One of raise the bar for next year.” SGA board. Junior Hannah posed to President Bush’s thorities rejected Kazemi’s questions, ranging from why her ideas to connect the Sophomore Andrew Mc­ Beers said that she would Iran policy. It described application, he fled and Andrew McCulley chose to school would be to break Culley said that to create a implement her platform of Fallon as a lone voice apphed for asylum in the campaign against candidate a Guinness World Record. change, all that was needed T.O.T.A.L. change. That is. against taking military Netherlands. Grant Miller to what each Currently the “world record was to “just talk to people. Transforming Ourselves To­ action to stop the Iranian Upholding a ruling by of the candidates plans to for a card tournament is It’s actually really easy together to Apply Love. Ju­ nuclear program. “Recent the Dutch government, do to bridge the student/ 330 people playing UNO,” communicate. I also plan nior Lacey Smith said that press reports suggesting the Council of State said athlete social gap, all reflect­ added Niles. on using the (more dy­ she would want to raise the a disconnect between my Britain is responsible for ed the potential leadership Sophomore Daryl Gon­namic) TV outside the Dex bar for all leadership, and in views and the president’s Kazemi’s case because he of the candidates. zalez said that she would instead of bulletin boards.” turn, create a domino effect policy objectives have be­ applied for asylum there Among the major ques­ make an attempt to con- McCulley also noted that of raising the bar through­ come a distraction at a first. European Union -f- tions of the night for the necf in dormitories, be ap­ he would go, above and be­ out the campus. critical time and hamper rules say the member state Social Vice Presidential can­ proachable and approach yond his perdition by using Elections will be today efforts in the Ctiitcom re­ where an asylum seeker didates was how the candi­ others, and reach out par­ the school funds appropri­ from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 gion,” Fallon said. first enters the bl6c is re­ dates planned to involve as ticularly to athletes. Gonza­ ately, and “giving students p.m. on Blackboard. The sponsible for processing much of the school as pos­ lez stresses communicatibn their money back.” winners will be announced Illegal immigrant that person’s claim. sible. Sophomore Brandon above all else. The majority of the ques­ at the end of the Senate left to starve in Kazemi’s case has gen­ Haskins said that the Social For the Executive Vice tions asked of the presiden­ meeting in Wordsworth at courthouse erated attention for the VP must be social himself, Presidents, their questions tial hopefuls were broad 8:00 p.m. plight of homosexuals in and that the Social VP must were all about bringing questions to try and get a FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Iran. 4 OPINION MARCH 12, 2008

There are important qualities and qualifications to Bush's stimulus package will not help the economy in the consider in your new SGA President way it is designed to

are needed. That support on a preferred activity and speeches, and other various STAFF EDITORIAL I want to start off by say­ and encouragement will attend a meeting. gatherings, a lot of times ing that I am not support­ need to be given to cabinet This year, I cannot even they are viewed as the face P resid en t Bush’s plan to end the recession and jump ing any one candidate. This members who do most of begin to count how many of NNU. The average stu­ start the economy is a stimulus package given to every is just to let you, the reader, m eetin g s dent may not see this part American that filed taxes for 2007. Individuals will get have a better idea on what I I have at- of the job. up to $600, up to $1200 for couples and $300 for each believe the role of the SGA tended. I am excited that we as child. Unfortunately for most of us, our parents claim us president really is. Some a student body have four as dependants so we are ineligible for the return. The ASNNU Code and m eetin g s candidates in which to Bush expects the package will encourage people to Constitution says that the are fun, choose to be our president spend and invest and stimulate the economy. Economists president is the chair of some bor­ next year. This individual are divided on whether the package will, in fact, boost the weekly meetings, ap­ ing, some will be the one who repre­ an economy suffering from at two-year housing slump, points positions, and gives a I find out sents, encourages, and leads credit crunch and 17,000 unexpected lost jobs. weekly report. Beyond that, the specific planning. The I have to do something, the SGA team in all of its The optimists see it as the solution to increase consum­ there is a lot more that goes president needs to be able to some I wonder why I was activities next year. The se­ er and business spending. The others see it, at best, inef­ with the job. see the year as a whole and even there. In all of these lection of this position is fective and at worst an election year gimmick. A vision must be set in his make a plan for his or her situations representation is important, so every student As good as it would be for the economy for the plan to or her mind in which direc­ presidency. crucial. should consider each candi­ work, it is like shooting into the air and hoping to hit a tion they want to help guide The SGA President An SGA President needs date and ask who will best duck. It’s a “Hail Mary” that won’t have an effect on the the SGA team in going for needs to be willing to step to be able to work and be fit these characteristics. long run. the upcoming year. This in wherever he or she is prepared to speak with Editor’s Note: This piece People won’t put the money back into the economy— starts off at SGA retreat and needed. It may be making a other students, faculty, ad­ is appearing in place o f “Thethey will use it to pay off credit card debt and mortgages. then continues until the last phone call to get extra help, ministration, alumni, and Left" because the author isThis plan will help the American people, but not the day of the school year. to be the one who does the other universities’ SGA running for an SGA position economy. Encouragement, support, behind the scene job at a presidents. If the SGA presi­ and does not wish to have un­The economy sucks right now— but the government and a long term mind-set social event, or to skip out dent is involved in meetings. fair publicity. giving money away is a poorly thought out plan. If the long run is what the goal is— so be it. But it won’t help Are reviews of male beauty pageants really the most the current situation. important thing to worry about? THE CRUSADER'S LETTERS POLICY SEND TO CRUSADER0NNU.EDU • Anonymous letters will not be I get really tired of hear­ penetrate our minds. that has been in our news­ of life and death— and we accepted ing people talk about the For example, I have heard paper this year. are woriying about what Letters under 200 words will same thing everyday. There a lot of comments about Because, guess what?: people think of Mr. NNU? likely be accepted is the usual chatter about last week’s Mr. NN U review This is a real newspaper! Are the words of one per­ Letters must be submitted . 0 classes and the closest social from a number of sources. Actual newspapers in the son about a male beauty before Monday of each week event. Apart from that, I “real” world are critical of pageant really going to mat­ Please include your name and don’t hear much conversa­ the things that they see, and ter in a week, or month? classification with your letter tion about things outside of they are typically meaner If we don’t care about • The opinions editor reserves the N NU world. than our review was. the world outside of NNU, the right to edit for length, What is worthwhile to My goal for this publica­ where do our priorities lie? spelling and grammar the typical NNU student? tion all year has been to be­ Didn’t Jesus call us to be in What makes you extremely come more professional and the world, just not of the Contact National Elected angry or extremely sad? bring up important issues world? How do we determine what outside of NNU. The “real” world needs Officials should matter to us? Many believed that the re­ I didn’t receive one letter Jesus a lot more than we do. U.S. Sen. Larry Craig:225 North 9th St. Suite 530, Boise, ID These are questions view was unfair in its evalu­ to the editor about the Dar­ fylaybe if we cared about 83702 worth asking because, from ations and that an article fur divestment bill failing in that part of the world more, my experience, college stu­ like that has no place in a the Idaho state legislature we would be more invested U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo: 524 East Cleveland dents don’t care about many Christian university’s stu­ last month. That would in bringing the love of God Blvd. Suite 220 things outside of their im­ dent newspaper. I have a have removed 70 billion to places that really need it. Caldwell, ID 83605 mediate community. We feeling we are overreacting dollars from the Sudanese Maybe we wouldn’t be so all seem to be stuck inside to something that is pretty government, which was caught up in useless variety U.S. Rep. Bill Sail: 802 W Bannock, this “bubble” where outside trivial. 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EDITOR IN CHIEF STAFF REPORTERS GRAPHIC DESIGN Amber Ford Ian Bander Kyle Andersen Cally Bekkedahl CO-EDITOR Chris Davis The Crusader Aimee Niles Rachael Finch 623 Holly Street, Box C Alii Schisler Nampa, Idaho 83686 SECTION EDITORS 208-467-8656 Erevan Hauck \ News COPYEDITOR [email protected] Aimee Niles \ Opinion Aubrie Scott Andrea Hall \ Campus The opinions expressed Life BUSINESS in this newspaper do not Derek DeRooy \ Sports Tony Napier necessarOy reflect those of Rodney Stryker \ Arts & Taylor Hauck the staff, student life, the Entertainment faculty or administration PHOTOGRAPHY of Northwest Nazarene ^^^R^binMcCotdce^^ ^__^^^niverat^^^^_ MARCH 12, 2008 OPINION 5 Why do people get tattoos and New art students will benefit from a piercings? improved department and faculty and we cannot completely and holes in their face or A we rush on towards is probably the best on art classes wete canceled I have never been one ignore what it says. In this ink in their skin? Is it to the end of yet another aca­ campus; I may be slightly for a new advising plan the for facial piercing or tattoos. instance “Do not cut your be trendy or in some cases demic year at NNU, I am biased but I still believe faculty has dubbed JAWS They just aren’t for me; they bodies for the dead or put stand out? left both amazed and sad­ it’s true. Our faculty work (Junior reviews. Advising, don’t help me “exptess” my­ tattoo marks on yourselves. Some claim it is for aes­ dened. Amazed that I have as a team to make sure the Work days and Senior re­ self in any sort of meaning- thetic reasons; that such gotten through views) Week. fill way. I have never given things are to increase beau­ four years of Instead of classes, much thought about other ty. Maybe I don’t know the university and all the art students people’s “expressions” except right people but I have nev­ achieved a de- are expected to use when I see an extreme case er seen a tattoo or a piercing gtee without those hours to catch and think wow, I wouldn’t make a person more attrac­ having to tack up on their proj­ want to be behind that dude tive then they were before on another year ects. No new work at an airport security metal they got it. to complete all is added to the load detector. What happened to natural my graduation require­ department stays on sched­ all week. Recently, however, 1 have beauty? What happened to ments, and saddened that ule and, for the most part, All students also signed been given the opportunity accepting yourself for who it has come to a close so sane. up for personal advising to reflect on the not so “in I am the LORD” (Leviti­ you are? I am just as guilty soon. It seems like only last The art faculty may be sessions with all four pro­ your face” stuff but rather cus 19:28). We also must as the next person when it week I was dragging my small, but that has not fessors; getting reviews for just piercings and tattoos in remember 1 Corinthians comes to trying things to overstuffed suitcases into stopped them from get­ their work and advice for general. 10:31 “So whethet you eat fit in—I even got a piercing Ford, room 208. ting to know every student graduation and scheduling It is hard to decide what or drink or whatever you once though I’ll never do it This week in the art de­ personally and doing their for next year’s classes. exactly the Bible suggests on do, do it all for the glory of again. I’m not claiming to partment, lots of things all-out best to make sure Where was that help this issue, though ask any God.” know whether such things ate coming to a head. The everyone’s semester is go­ when I was a freshmen, old lady at my church and Now I know I may have are a sin nor am I attempt­ students are beginning new ing as good as it can. staring blankly at my they’ll give you an earful. opened a can of worms, and ing to condemn anybody. I projects or rushing to fin­ No matter your major, course catalog for sopho­ It is hard to decide how I know that there are pos­ am simply raising the ques­ ish their last one before the class or area of emphasis, more year? Now, they even far to take “Yout body is a sibly thousands of ways to tion “why.” critique begins (as usual), they know your name and have a packet that lays out, temple” (Corinthians 6:19) violate some of these verses So ask yourself “why?” and the professors are look­ probably even know which semester-by-semester, what but today many seem to but for my purposes right the next time you decide to ing more and more harried. painting up in the loft be­ classes need to be taken mock this by saying “I’m now I am concerned with make a decision with your Registration papers for next longs to you and can give care of and when, to en­ decorating my temple.” only one. body be it piercing, tattoo, year are fluttering around you some useful criticism able a student to graduate Though we are not under The Bible aside, what do or other. It also doesn’t hurt the department like the en­ on how to make it even on time! Old Testament law, we can­ people think they are “ex­ to revert back to 1 Corin­ chanted paper airplanes in better. My advisor takes me We seniors have missed not throw out the Torah, pressing” by putting metal thians 10:31. the Harry Potter books. to coffee every once in aout on some of the ad­ Every year, the art de­ while, and even cooked me vantages the classes of ’10 Political correctness regarding racism is partment has lost one an amazing Spanish om­ and ‘ 11 now have, and for professor-this year will be elette and let me play with that I am a little sad. The the first, since I’ve joined her baby! art faculty is more a team a-days have to be increas­ when the hunt goes so far the NNU campus, that They say it’s all to make now than ever before, and IN ^ot long ago, a Colo­ ingly cautious about who as to remove a man from his an art professor will not sure that your work is going it seems that I am leaving rado state employee filed a they talk to. Take the plight position for using the word be vacating his ot her po­ to get done on time, but I just as they get started. complaint against his de­ of Southwest Aitline flight niggardly, only because it sition. Considering that know they really care, not However, thanks to their partment, claiming that the attendant Jennifer Cundiff, sounds so close to that for­ we only have four faculty, only about the academic commitment and personal training video shown to bidden word. this fact may seem slightly side of my life, but about involvement with their stu­ all employees was racist. The sacked work­ depressing, but without everything else as well. dents, I feel that I’ve gotten The validation for his er’s employer was in­ those departures, I would I only wish that the art a great education, some claim? The man por­ formed of what the never have gotten to work department had been this wonderful advice, and four trayed in the training word actually meant with the three newest fac­ helpful and supportive my new friends out of my time video, who dispensed —stingy— in a press ulty, who (no joke) are all freshman year as they are in that department, and I racial and sexual slurs conference later and amazing. Our department now. This past week, all will miss it. right and left, was white. no effort was made to According to USA Today, who urged two women to correct his mistake. Letters to the Editor the complaint, which te- find a seat over the inter­ And as a very relatable ex­ ceived very little support, is com, saying “Eenie, meenie, ample, take presidential This Wednesday my jaw telling about “Campus ticket prices. The author still pending. minie, moe; pick a seat, we hopeful Hillary Clinton, dropped when I crossed the Life.” Those comments negated to inform that This scenario encapsulates got to go.” who was told a FOX re­ Campus Life piece on Mr. belong in the Editorial these prices raised $1000 what seems to have recently The two women, both porter that “Martin Luther NNU. The author’s un­ section. for March of Dimes. come into focus; racism has African American, filed a King’s dreams became real­ ashamed maltreatment was The article did a disser­ The author also gave a radically changed from what lawsuit, claiming that the ized under the actions of not only discouraging to vice to most of the guys mediocre review to our it used to be in the 1950s nursery rhyme, which used Lyndon B. Johnson.” This the folks that made it hap­ in the night. It insulted or hosts; quite unjustifiable. and 60s. No longer a major to read “Eenie, meenie, mi­ simple comment on a tru­ pen, but it was misplaced. misrepresented many of Erik Valenti’s “tired jokes” civil rights issue, racism has nie, moe; catch a nigger by ism of our nation (that it If only the author had their skits often leaving out entertained further than not only refused to die, but the toe,” did such damage does take the actions of a shown “a little more re­ the better ones—for exam­ that callous description af­ has insisted on resurfacing that it induced in one a sei­ politician to change things straint” towards insulting ple Brittan’s piano skit was fords. He was voted into in the bureaucratic world. zure and left her bed-ridden bureaucratically in Ameri­ the many volunteers, hosts, hilarious but the article fo­ the pageant the year pre­ Now our “politically cor­for three days in addition to ca) was extrapolated and ex­ candidates, judges and class cused on his first skit. vious and won with seven rect” society insists on mak­ her “unexplained memory acerbated, with critics yell­ council that put hundreds Also, by saying Mike opponents. ing sute that any inkling of gaps,” according to the Bos­ ing that Clinton thought of hours into making Mr. did not deserve to win in­ So thank you contestants racism is completely eradi­ ton Globe. After one hour that only white men can get NNU. sults the judgment of the for all your hard work. cated, including the notion of deliberation from the things done. I acknowledge that it judges from Sodexo— this Thank you hosts; you did that a white man has the jury it was agreed that Cun­ Granted, and although was not a perfect show; is actually the first time I brilliant jobs. Thank you potential to make an inap­ diff meant nothing by the Clinton is in a position there are justified critiques have seen a senior win, all all of the volunteers. It was propriate racial slur. nursery rhyme. where everything that she (such as it enduring until other times juniors have a wonderful show. This modern day witch It’s a real shame when says is taken and twisted the wee hours of the night) won (so there was no bias, hunt is getting out of our nation has to endure as much as possible, there but personal opinions such aside from the clear one the —Kendra Schmitt, Fresh­ control. such slaps in the face from still underlies the societal as “Mike did not deserve writer took). man Class Publicity. Writ­ As eerie —even Orwellian such ludicrous claims, but problem. to win” do NOT belong But my personal favorite ten on behalf of Freshman —as it sounds, people now- it is particularly disturbing in a student newspaper was the remark on steep Class Council 6 CAMPUS LIFE MARCH 12,2008 Alexander to replace Hagood Society for a Change club educates students continued from page one on Kenyan culture and situation music department and will bring by RODNEY STRYKER more global scale. chairing the music depart­ to NNU, Stelloway had a slide ment at SNU. Alexander “Harambee,” the Swa­ show presentation of pho­ Alexander said a friend said that hili word for “let us all pull tographs she had recently nominated him when the he is a re together,” is an appropri­ taken in Kenya. The pho­ nominations were opened lational ate word relating to topics tos included her family last year. Because he and his leader whi discussed Monday in the members and people in her wife, Sandy, had a lor of ties has experi­ Science Lecture Hall where former tribe, the Kikuyu. to the area (including his ence in th( close to forty students at­ The presentation lasted David and Sandy Alexander (photo by Robin parents who met at NNU church tended a lecture, hosted by about forty-five minutesJanet Stelloway spoke about ^^McConkey). her past In Kenya (photo by in the fifties), they decided well as in Society for a Change, to with a question and answer Robin McConkey). to explore the possibility. the classroom. He said that goes to being a university, raise awareness of the issues session afterwards. Thus they embarked on the he is committed to ministry it goes through an iden­ in Kenya. Seth Waltemeyer, who application process, which and to education of “the tity crisis. It’s a challenge to Kenyan native Janet spent last semester study­ people involved first hand,” included a lengthy profes­ whole person”. keep traditional programs Stelloway, a current gradu­ ing abroad in neighbor­ said Waltemeyer. sional and spiritual resume As to what changes he in balance with graduate ate student at NNU, gave ing Uganda, expressed his Stelloway concluded the as well as a secret interview may decide to make with programs”. a presentation on her per­ thoughts about the event. event by telling the audi­ in Seattle. the university Alexander Alexander said that he sonal experiences while “It’s good for students here ence her future goals for Alexander cited the char­ said that he is not planning would try and maintain our living in Kenya, and her at NNU to get an accurate her family and the work she acter of the university as one anything major, but he also current “momentum” as future goals for her work idea about what is going plans on doing in Kenya. of his major motivations forsaid that a university is not well as try to preserve who within the country. The on in Kenya with the so­ She plans are to go back to taking the job. “I’ve always a static place, and change NNU is. “I’m not here to event gave students a sim­ cial and political problems. Kenya after graduation and loved the nature of the stu­ does happen. start something new,” said ple yet in depth knowledge I don’t think that this is work within the communi­ dent body at NNU,” said Addressing what prob­ Alexander. of the conflicts that lay in problem on a global scale, ties to help the women and Alexander. “It’s very real”. lems exist at N N U Alexan­ the community both lo­ but it definitely affects sur­ children. When asked what he der said, “When a college cally within tribes and on a rounding countries and the Record sum raised for Peer Mentors through ‘Pie in the Face’ on Monday

The Peer Mentors (PM) “It was a memorable club raised over $600 night,” said junior PM Jael Monday night in the Dex Henthorn. through their annual “Pie PMs Tyler Mostul and in rhe Face” auction. “[The Vanessa Shaw thought that money from the event] helps the event started out slow, finance the PMs as they help but the pieing of President students connect socially,” Hagood really got things said Joanne Rittmueller, going. “The event was a ma­ one of the PM advisors. In jor success and we couldn’t a raucous auction, emceed be happier about the turn by junior Matt Dayton, out,” said Shaw. students bid for the right to Volunteer pie-ees includ­ plaster various campus per­ ed Dr. Gismondi, Ashley sonalities with a large plate Puga and Courtney Little, as of whipped cream. well as President Hagood. Left: President Hagood, post-pie. Sophomore Trevan Hauck teamed up with several students to buy Hagood's pie for $78. Right: Dane Manley adds the finishing touches to the pie-covered face of Tiffany Ferch (photos by Robin McConkey). Spengler hopes students will face struggles in NY byCALLYBEKKEDAHL food pantries. students might notice. For in­ The group will stay in a church stance, when walking down the This weekend, a group of stu­ for ten days, working on various street, native New Yorkers most dents are going to be spending projects, including a food pantry likely will not smile or say hello. their spring break in fabulous in Spanish Harlem, which will al­ Several students will see homeless Our next issue isn't till April, so here's what's New York City. This means low the entire group to practice life up close for the first time on going on for the next$ weeks! Broadway shows, seeing the their Spanish. They also will per­ this trip. sights like the United Nations form in a big gospel concert on For some of the students, this WedHesday March 12 Utich hours; PHE Spring Fling in th e Student Center building (my personal favor­ their last day. is a chance to meet the new cross- 9;00 p.m; Time Out w ith Chris Spicer (in Science Lecture Hall) IPon't forget th e Eggstravaganza right a fte r Time Out!) ite), the Statue of Liberty, and These students have been pre­ cultural requirement for gradua­ 10:00 p.m; Wednesday Nite Live; Arabian Nights of course, homeless shelters and paring for weeks by raising mon- tion. For others, it’s a chance to Thursday. M arch \ $ ey-the trip do something unique and helpful SOA Cabinet sign-ups end Last day to withdraw from a semester class with a "W" costs about with their week off. One student Friday, M arch 14 $ 1500-and is using this trip to make a docu­ Last day to add a quad class w ith a fee GARRISON learning mentary for his senior project. Saturday, March 15-Monday, March 24: Spring 9reak (no classes Easter Monday) about tbe This will be the third trip Spen­ Tuesday, M arch 25 different cul­ gler has taken to New York for this interview s ture they will type of trip. Surprisingly, he said Wednesday, M arch 26 and PM interviews continue experience in that he hopes the group will face 9:00 p.m; Time Out 10:00 p.m; Wednesday Nite Live New York. disappointments. ■ Spengler feels M ichael that meeting unexpected events Thursday, M arch 27 7:00 p.m; Junior Class Play; "Pride and Prejudice" in th e Science Lecture Hall Spengler, the and struggles on the trip will force Friday, M archI t group leader, the group to rely on God where RA 6 PM selections announced 7:00 p.m; Junior Class Play; "Pride and Prejudice" in th e Science Lecture Hall has said there they don’t normally.

Saturday, March 29 will be other 7:00 p.m: Junior Class Play; "Pride and Prejudice" in th e Science Lecture Hail [208) 284*1903 g.irr isonphoto.or g differences MARCH 12, 2008 CAMPUS LIFE 7 Saturday’s CHAOS event combined m inistry and puppets Campus with high-energy kids and college students egg hunt by AIMEE NILES members. Valenti said the tonight Sixteen kids and a pup­ group has come and per­ pet show took over Word­ formed for Hope House by RACHAEL FINCH sworth Saturday morning at least once a year since for Chaos. Campus Minis­ his arrival at NNU. Easter is on its way, and try Coordinator Amy Car- Bryant involved the NNU students know what roll planned a morning of N N U crowd by giving that means; the annual Egg- games and puppets for kids senior Jackie Miller and stravaganza. This is the day in the area. Most of the freshman Matt Hassel- when college students con­ children were from Hope blad a lesson in puppetry. nect with their inner child, House. The two new puppeteers and go on an outrageous, I’m so happy about the performed “The Laugh­ over-the-top egg hunt. turn out,” said Carroll. The ing Song” along with the Eggstravt^anza, a long­ morning began with games professionals. standing tradition at NNU, on the soccer field. “Sharks “I love working with is basically an Easter egg and Minnows was pretty Ryan Harter, Joe Seiders and Jackie Miller play with children from the Hope House during kids,” said junior Joe hunt for college students, intense,” said Carroll de­ Saturday's SGA CHAOS community outreach (photo by Robin McConkey). Seiders, who helped dur­ said Social Vice President scribing one of the favorite put on by the puppeteers begin the puppet program puppetmaster. ing Chaos, “it’s a good Lacey Smith. SGA mem­ games. of Central Christian High during their senior year of Bryant and her crew of cause and I had so much bers hide plastic eggs filled Following the games, the School in Redmond, Ore. high school. The Valentis high school students enter­ fun”. with candy or certificates kids filed into the Student Senior Erik Valenti and helped to start the pro­ tained the kids with a show redeemable for larger prizes Center for snacks and a his twin brother, Luke—as gram with Malane Bry­ that included stories, songs all around campus. After puppet show. The show was seen in Mr. N NU— helped ant, who is now the head and testimonies by various Time Out, students begin the hunt, searching for the Vice President candidates discuss their ambitions eggs. The hunt begins very quickly, so if students want Andrew McCulley: communication and rela­ over 90 percent of the bills Second, inclusion would be Aimee Niles to participate they have got I have two years of expe­ tionship that qualifies me brought before Senate this my goal for the year. This As Social V P I would to go to Time Out, says rience serving as an NNU for this position. year. Second, a good leader would mean reaching out like to bring an awesome Smith. Senator; I know how the I want to see the position needs vision. I have had a and including the student feeling of community to Larger prizes vary. Some institution operates. My of EVP be one that can vision for what I think ef­ body as a whole, leaving NNU. I know, that’s what of the eggs will be redeem­ goals for the office of Exec­ motivate students to get fective student government no one out. Finally, FUN! everybody says. Here’s my able for small or large Easter utive VP would be to make involved in those aspects of should look like. Finally, a I have a lot events lined up plan for it. baskets, or Easter toys. The sure that next year’s student campus that are often over­ good SGA Executive VP for next year, both new and Imagine, flipping open big prize this year is an iPod funds are appropriated looked, like being involved needs to be able to work old, and I can’t wait to just the 2009 edition of “The shuffle, said Smith. Offering crt«ctly by *th«“Senater T< in Senate and“- ministry with other SGA members have a blast! Guinness Book of World an iPod is one of the things would do this, in part, by clubs, while still creating and motivate others who Brandon Haskins: Records” and seeing SGA has done differently encouraging the senators an awesome school spirit work with them. My goals for this posi­ Northwest Nazarene Uni­ this year to draw people into to communicate with con­ atmosphere that enhances Daryl Gonzalez: tion would be to actively versity as a record holder. the event. They have also stitutes, and by discourag­ our community. Thinking Social V.P.? work at representing the There, for all the nations to focused more on publicity, ing bills that would award Tony Napier: Think fun, creative, re­ entire campus. I would do see— NNU. said Smith. small groups with dispro­ W hat does it, rate to be sourceful, involved, ener­ this by creating a wide ar­ The current world record Students who find eggs portionate funds. SGA Executive VP? First, it getic, dedicated, passion­ ray of events that would for the largest card tourna­ with a piece of paper inside Grant Miller: takes someone who knows ate, planned, experienced, appeal to many different ment is 330 people play­ should go to Smith’s office, I have extensive experi­ what they are doing. I have Daryl. My vision for theinterests. I would also work ing UNO. We can totally upstairs in the Student Cen­ ence working in all sorts of been involved in student Social Vice Presidency to actively improve campus beat that! This is just one of ter, to exchange it for their groups...from being a Peer government at NNU for next year is three fold. events through evaluating many ideas I have meant to prize. Mentor to a Worship Team the past three years and First, dedication in the So­ events and using that feed­ get people involved and to “There’s something deep Leader to working for currently serve as a sena­ cial Vice Presidency. This back to make future events have the best and most fun in the soul that makes you SGA as Athletic Liaison, I tor. As a senator I have au­ would include hard work more entertaining. year ever! look for eggs”, said Holly have built a strong base of thored and gotten passed and a passion for the job. resident director Bill Abell, who attended the Eggstrava- ganza last year. “You look, Middle Eastern Affairs Club brings Eastern culture to even if you don’t mean to.” “It’s a fun time to cel­ campus with henna, games, a classic movie and camels ebrate Jesus with eggs”, said Smith, with a grin. “It’s just continued from page one loads o’ fun”. This is also a chance for students to cel­ and two live camels and Gregory. “We want the student body says that the event will be ebrate Easter together, since two goats. The club hopes to of­ to see what we are passion­ their biggest of the year, many students will be gone MEAC president JJ fer a fun time along with ate about and see a piece but to stay tuned for more for spring break on Easter Gregory said that the an opportunity to learn of what has captivated us news with MEAC. Sunday, added Smith. night was inspired by the about something different. about the region. We hope The event will take place Missing the egg hunts of W NL they hosted last Gregory said that “most to get our club name out at approximately 10:00 old? Don’t miss the annual year. “We really enjoyedstudents probably haven’t to the student body so that p.m. tonight in the Perk. Eggstravaganza, tonight af­ the turn out for last had the experience of be­ people interested in the area ter Time Out. year’s Wednesday Night ing exposed to foods and will be able to get involved Clyde (pictured) and Lover- Live that we hosted and drinks of the region. Hope­ with us and future events,” boy the camels will be making an appearance at Wednesday we wanted something fully they will enjoy thesaid Gregory. Nite Live tonight (photo by comparable in scope experience and also enjoy The MEAC has recently Aimee Niles). with the belly dancers the fellowship that will be hosted the airing of the Re­ that so many people taking place”. publican and Democratic Disney classic “Aladdin,” were shocked to see. We Gregory noted that presidential debates in the teaching students how to figured that the camel and awareness and publicity for Perk and offered NNU play dreidel, henna tattoos, the video would probably their club were the main students the opportunity writing names in Arabic, draw a large crowd,” said motivators for the event. to register to vote. Gregory i 8 SPORTS MARCH 12,2008 Lindley leads girls to third NCAA Regional tournament . continued from page one led Western Oregon with serious change to force 15 again, but jumpers by team-high 14 points and 7 second-half attempts, they Williams and Whipple, rebounds. Sara Zahler was made only 8 of the tries. followed by a pair of free the only other Wolf to scoreThey only made 3 of their throws and a three-pointer in double-figures, chipping 14 3-point attempts in the by Roggenkamp, would in 11 points. game, a poor 21 percent seal the game. NNU recorded 16 offen­ shooting night. With the win over West­ sive rebounds in the game, Nikki Schutte was also ern Oregon and a win over allowing for 58 field-goal at­ off her game, picking up Saint Martin’s University tempts. The Crusaders also three fouls in jcyjly six min­ on Thursday night, NNU tallied 16 assists to West­ utes during the first half, (19-8 GNAC) sits as the ern’s 9. The Crusaders took and fouling out in only seventh seed in the West what was given to them and 11 minutes. Schutte was Region. The Crusaders scored 28 points inside off l-for-4 from the field. will be playing second- Western Oregon turnovers NNU led from the start, seed Chico State in the first and 34 in the paint. NNU on a Whipple jumper. With round. posted the only 6 fast-break balanced scoring, NNU Conference rival Seattle points of the game, and would extend their lead to Pacific (27-0) earned the got plenty of help from the as many as 14 points in the top seed and will host the bench. first half, going to the break regional championships, In addition to Hein’s 14 with a 30-23 break. facing eighth-seeded Saint points, Brittney Roggen- The Wolves came back Martin’s University. Uni­ kamp scored 9 points, from halftime with a spark, versity of Alaska-Anchorage Krista Oliver added 5, and scoring 9 points in the first holds the third seed. Janee Olds posted 4 of her 2:30 of the half, and tying This is NNU’s fourth own. In all, the Crusaders the game at 32. But Hein post-season appearance scored 35 points off the and Williams would put under Head Coach Kelli bench. the Crusaders up 10 points Lindley, and the Crusad­ But NN U suffered in with the help of Olds and ers’ third appearance since areas, as well. They didn’t Whipple, extending the transferring to Division II manage a free throw at­ lead back to 10 in the next from the NAIA. The other tempt in the first half, two minutes. NCAA appearances were in and though they made a Western would get close 2003 and in 2006. Men’s basketball comes up short byCALLYBEKKEDAHL in the GNAC. This win under five minutes left, the The Men’s Basketball team was their ninth in a row, Crusaders were able to pull played their final games on and was the first time the within four points, thanks the road last week. team had won 20 games in to a 3-pointer from Joel Ry­ This was not successful a season in eight years. This man, however the Vikings’ week for the boys as they put them 20-6 over all and guard Andrew Ready sunk lost to both Western and 14-3 in Conference. two free throws after that, Central Washington. Matt Penoncello led all effectively sealing their At Central on Thursday the scorers with 27 points win. This is surprising, as night, Louie Beech scored and Jake Beitinger scored the team scored a school a team high of 20 points, 16 points for the Wildcats. record low from the foul but it was not enough Western Washington line, making only 10 of 24 as Central Washington defeated the Crusaders free throws. 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Barefoot Beacon Hill Press Lillenas ^ WordAction (AP)—Tyler Hansbrough as National Player of the and Phil Ford on the front Ministries Of Kansas City Publishing Company Publishing will soon take his place among Year by Sporting News on row of jerseys hanging from a select group of North Caro­ Tuesday, ensuring he will the Smith Center rafters. lina basketball greats. become just the eighth Tar “It truly is something Tyler Hansbrough’s jersey Heel to have his number special to have accom­ NAZARENE PUBLISHING HOUSE will be among the distin­ retired. When he leaves plished,” said Hansbrough, http://www.nph.com/vhr guished front row of jerseys school, Hansbrough will who wears No. 50. “In fact, hanging at the Smith Center. join a list that includes Mi­ it’s kind of hard to sit here The junior was honored chael Jordan, James Worthy and talk about it.” MARCH 12, 2008 SPORTS 9 Seahawks sign RB Jones, cast ex- Rockets reaching for record MVP Alexander into doubt BY DEREK DE ROOY you’re still in the playoffs in hold the fort down without Hayes, and Carl Landry. (AP)--Now that the Seattle for an NFL running back. this strong Western Confer­ making mistakes are hard Superstar Tracy McGra­ Seahawks have signed Julius Alexander has had two 19 straight. It’s only been ence, that’s good enough. to beat in the playoffs (look dy, hampered by a bad back Jones, Shaun Alexander wants injury-filled and ineffective done three times before. But the Rockets haven’t a few counties over, at San throughout his time in to know what's going on. seasons since signing his deal, And frankly, I can’t believe advanced past the first round Antonio). Houston, came back hob­ The four-time defending including last season in which it’s this team. of the playoffs since Yao Houston also rebounds bled and less than ready, just NFC West champions an­ he ran for just 716 yards in The Rockets have had 19 Ming and Tracy McGrady as well as any team in the to help his team. But just nounced Monday they had 13 games. straight wins. With a win teamed up in Houston. In as Yao was going down, T- signed Jones, the deposed They are reportedly due tonight, they will tie the sec­ fact, the Rockets haven’t Mac was hitting his stride. starting running back in Dal­ to pay $5.5 million to Jones ond-longest streak in NBA gotten out of the first round He’s averaging 25 points, 6 las, to a multiyear contract. It in '08 as part of a new $16 history, set by the 1970- since 1996-1997. The stars assists, and 5 rebounds over is reportedly a four-year deal. million contract. Duck­ 1971 Milwaukee Bucks. of that team? Hall of Fame his last 10 games, all above Jones' arrival is further ett, who sigTSfed a five-year Let’s not even worry inductees Hakeem Olaju- his season aver^es. proof coach Mike Hol­ deal, and Maurice Morris about the record, an impos­ won, Clyde Drexler, and And frankly, I think mgren wasn't just appeasing are scheduled to get $ 1 sible 33-game streak, set by Charles Barkley. Houston has been lucky. the fan base when he said million each. And Seattle the 1971-1972 Lakers. It’s How are they doing it, No way are these Rockets as fixing Seattle's anemic run­ still has two other running not happening. even without Yao Ming? good as the ‘71 Bucks, who ning game was a priority for backs, Leonard Weaver But I, like so many other The Rockets, coached featured Oscar Robertson 2008. Seattle averaged just and David Kirtman. basketball fans, had the for years by defensive guru and ICareem Abdul-Jabbar. 4.0 yards per carry in 2006 Jones spent his first four Rockets ranked as the third- Jeff Van Gundy, have a Any team needs luck to and 3.8 last season. seasons in Dallas. In 2006, best NBA team in Texas. hard-nosed half-court press league. Although Yao went win 19 straight. And Hous­ Jones is the second running he had the only 1,000-yard To be fair, finishing behind installed. The half-court de­ down seven games ago, they ton can make it 20, beating back Seatde has signed in the season of his career, when the Spurs and Mavericks in fense will play an even larger still have a talented group of Adanta, but I see Houston last week, after T.J. Duckett. he rushed for 1,084 yards recent years has not been part come spring, as history big men, including Shane losing on Friday night to Jim Steiner, the agent for and four touchdowns. Last shameful in itself As long as has shown. Teams that can Battier, Luis Scola, Chuck the Charlotte Bobcats. the 2005 league MVP, told season, Marion Barber be­ The Associated Press on Mon­ came a Cowboys Pro Bowler day evening that he will meet while supplanting Jones, who Softball still searching for first ’win with Seahawks executives rushed for only 588 yards and BY DEREK DE ROOY about what future — if any — two touchdowns, the lowest Alexander has in Seatde. numbers of his career. NNU fell in double-head­ Steiner declined to com­ Jones is capable pass ers to Saint Martin’s Univer­ ment on whether the Sea­ catcher, -with 35 receptions sity, Western Oregon, and hawks have asked Alexan­ in 2005 and 23 last season. Humboldt State last week. der to restructure the $62 Alexander's pass catching has Catherine Lowery leads million, eight-year contract been a liability, even before he the team in batting average, he signed before the 2006 wore a cast on a broken wrist at .289, with Haley Hevern season. That was weeks af­ throughout the '07 season. coming in at .286. ter he set a then-NFL re­ Seattle has dedicated this Hevern is also leading the cord with 28 touchdowns offseason to remodeling its team in slugging percentage, and a franchise record of running game, hiring former at .449, and hits, with 14. 1,880 yards rushing. Kansas City offensive coordi­ She has 22 total bases, with Alexander, 30, is scheduled nator Mike Solari as offensive Katie Free and Lowery com­ to earn $4,475,000 in 2008. line coach and signing for­ ing in second, with 13 each. 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Northwest W L Pet GB STRK LIO Atlantic W L Pet GB STRK LIO Utah (4) 42 22 .656 - W5 7-3 Boston (1) 50 12 .806 - W9 9-1 Denver 37 26 .587 4.5 L2 4-6 Toronto (5) 34 28 .548 16 W1 5-5 Pordand 33 31 .516 9 LI 4-6 Philadelphia (7) 30 34 .469 21 LI 7-3 Seattle 16 47 .254 25.5 L4 2-8 New Jersey 26 38 .406 25 L6 2-8 Minnesota 14 48 .226 27 W2 3-7 New York 18 46 .281 33 L7 2-8

Pacific W L Pet GB STRK LIO Central W L Pet GB STRK LIO LA Lakers (2) 44 19 .698 - LI 8-2 Detroit (2) 46 17 .730 ' W2 7-3 Phoenix (6) 41 22 .651 3 W1 4-6 Cleveland (4) 37 27 .578 9.5 W2 7-3 Golden State (8) 39 23 .629 4.5 W2 7-3 Chicago 25 38 .397 21 L2 4-6 Sacramento 27 35 .444 16 W1 3-7 Indiana 24 39 .381 22 L3 3-7 NBA LA Clippers 21 41 .339 22.5 W1 2-8 Milwaukee 23 40 .365 23 L2 4-6 Midwest W L Pet GB STRK LIO Southeast W L Pet GB STRK LIO San Antonio (1) 44 19 .698 - W1 8-2 Orlando (3) 41 24 .631 - W1 7-3 S ta n d in g s Houston (3) 43 20 .683 1 W19 10-0 Washington (6) 30 32 .484 9.5 LI 5-5 New Orleans (5) 42 20 .677 1.5 LI 5-5 Atlanta (8) 26 37 .413 14 LI 3-7 3/11 Dallas (7) 41 23 .641 3.5 W2 6-4 Charlotte 24 39 .381 16 W5 5-5 Memphis 15 47 .242 28.5 LI 1-9 Miami 11 51 .177 28.5 L5 2-8 10 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARCH 12, 2008 Hughes wins over audience continued from page one

of sailors, nurses, and island performance. natives who tell the story of Joe Millard was a very im­ the power of love and the pressive Lt. Joe Cable and I difficulties of war. was heartbroken to hear he Hughes was perfect for didn’t make it back from the role of Nellie; her sweet the other island. The set was personality in real life made very well put together as her truly transform her into well. I was also impressed het character. I could just with how quickly sets were see Hughes running off to changed! the South Pacific and falling The musical would not in love with a distinguished have been as great as it was man from France. Hughes’ without a fantastic perfor­ beautiful voice compli­ mance by the orchestra. mented the songs well. The Though junior Jill Palmquist songs were wonderful, and told me that she messed up, they were stuck in my head to me it sounded like she the next day. didn’t miss a beat. The rest I was completely taken of the orchestra was great, aback when I heard Matt and conducted very well by Johnson’s first song. I knew Dr. Swanson. he was a great singer already, The entire cast did such a but he was outstanding as good job and everyone sang Emile. I also really enjoyed beautifully. If I wasn’t so Erik Valenti and Karissa afraid of blood and needles, Ellingsoris performance of I might sign up to be a nurse the two more colorful char­ for the military and head out acters of the show, Luther to the South Pacific myself. Billis and Bloody Mary. Per­ Rogers and Hammerstein sonally, I thought “Honeywould have been proud. Bun” was Valenti’s best Installation art: puzzling to some while inspiring to others

by IAN BAUDER and surprises them, mak­ Trash people in Koln/ ing them see the space in a Germany A few weeks ago students completely different way. represent noticed that someone had “A sculpture draws atten­ installation applied tin foil to the trunk tion to itself,” said Camp- art in of a tree near the library. ton. “Installation art uses popular public Every day students would multiple images juxtapose places to pass by the tree and see what ever the artists intent get viewers the foil, and soon specula­ is. It can draw attention to thinking in tion began. Most thought the space itself” To explain different Supporting actors Karissa Eliingson and Joe Millard it was for the health of the the subtleties of this point, perspectives (photo (photo Robin McConkey). tree, a few thought it might Campton told the story of a courtesy of have something to do with member of our administra­ Wiki the construction of the new tion who visited the exhibit commons. building and one student of Alison Owen last month. org). ‘Pride and Prejudice’ said it looked like “the lam­ On the opening night the est prank ever.” administrator walked in the comes to NNU stage It turns out that it was gallery and asked: “When’s work of installation art by the art show?” by iAN BAUDER emotionally dysfunctional Laura Bodenstaab. Instal­ Installation art isn’t just dirty cage. Chase used elec- Notable installation artists children) and Prep House lation art has been turning about the visual it can uti­ trie tape to cover the walls range from the extravagant Spring play director (a home for mentally im­ up all over campus on ac­ lize multiple senses. Senior with lines, giving the sug- building wraps of Christo to Hannah Beers is making paired adults). count of a senior level class Rhonda Chase, another of gestion of a hamster cage, the sublime leaf configura- an effort to include more The performance will in the subject as well as be­ Camptoris students, worked She then poured pine bed- tions of v\ndy Goldsworthy, than just the NNU com­ also be open to all the local ing featured in the Friesen with the sense of smell in ding around the edges of Currendy the Friesen Gallery munity in her production nursing homes. Beers s^id Galleries. her piece “The feage,” which the room, which ^ave oflF is exhibiting intei-nationally of “Pride and Prejudice.” that she has been trying to Dr. Bill Campton, the was located in one of the art just the right odor. “The, recognized insl^ation artist The play, which will be make the play ^ more of a professor of the installation buildings stairwells. pine had a particular smell Roger Feldman. His piece is performed right after community effort than one class says that installation “I never liked that stair­ that I remember predomi- based around the concept of spring break on the 27 made by a particular group art is about putting art in well,” said Chase. I always nately from animal cages the golden proportion and - the 31, will be open to or class. She said that the places that you wouldn’t avoided it because of the and the combination with was designed specifically for residents of Syringa House cast represents all the class­ expect it. He said that good smell. To me it stinks of an the existing smell worked the gallery, (a residential treatment es, as well as a wide range installation art takes a space unclean animal cage.” better than I could ever house for adolescent girls), of acting experience. that people are used to. Inspired by the smell of a have hoped.” Hope House (a home for MARCH 12, 2008 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 11 Feature Musician: Imogen Heap

Imogen and a release with Frou Heap per­ Frou (“Details”) previous to Radiohead (left to right); Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood ,Ed O'Brien forming at and Phil Selway (photo courtesy ofWikicommons.org). the 2006 2005’s “Speak for Yourself,” Coachella but the 2005 release was the Valley Music first album she completed CD releases to look for in and Arts on her own, according to Festival myspace.com/imogenheap. (photo cour­ tesy of Wiki- Heap was finally able to uti­ the month of March cOmmons. lize her programming and org). mixing skills on her own. by RACHAEL FINCH the road this month. The album has been out in Frou Frou, though quite March 18: France since October 22. similar to Heap’s solo work, Tuesday, CD release day, The Kills’ third album, Radiohead’s “Lowdown” has a more poppy, highly was once a day of joy for“Midnight Boom” has isn’t an album, but a collec­ polished sound. There is music fans. Before the days been out since February 10 tor’s item for fans. The dou­ significantly less electronic of leaked online releases and everywhere except the U.S. ble disc set is composed of influence involved. Though pirated music, Tuesdays The duo, Jamie Hince and interviews, as well as the his­ “Details” was fairly success­ were eagerly awaited. De­ Alison Mosshart, formed tory of the band. It includes ful, by the time it reached spite all the pirated tunes, in 2000. According their posters and photographs. the height of its success. Tuesday is still the day new label’s web site (domino- March 25: Heap and Sigsworth had music hits the stores. Here recordco.com), the band Counting Crows’ “Samr- by RACHAEL FINCH Frou has been featured in moved on to their separate are some releases to watch began work on the album day Nights & Sunday Morn­ “Shrek 2,” “Garden State,” projects, with no specific in­ for this month. in January of 2006, and ings” is the band’s first release Imogen Heap, an indie “I Still Know What You Did tention of releasing another March 11: strove to make this album since their 2006 live album. {X)p artist from the United Last Summer” and more. album together, according Presidents of The United have a different sound than Their last release of all new Kingdom, has been rapidly Heap’s work with Frou to myspace.com/froufrou. States O f America are com­ the last. While it has been music was in 2003. The band gaining speed in the United Frou has a more full-bodied Lest the term “electronic” ing out with their fifth full called more commercial starts touring in April. States since her 2002 release sound than her solo work, give the impression of a length release “These Are than their previous albums, Panic! At the Disco’s al­ as a member of Frou Frou, a while the solo albums are rough or harsh sound, “Hide Good Times People”. This is that was not the intent. bum, “Pretty. Odd.”, fea­ collaboration with Guy Sig- more dominated by an elec­ and Seek,” off of “Speak for their first album since 2004. Yael Naim’s self-titled de­ turing single, “Nine in the sworth. Her solo work, and tronic sound. In either case, Yourself,” maintains the qual­ The album is a diverse col­ but album has already had Afternoon,” will be released her work with Frou Frou, her unique vocal inflection ities of a lullaby, while “Clear lection of 14 songs, includ­ a little public exposure with in standard and deluxe edi­ has been featured in several is the most recognizable ele­ the Area” has a distinctly pop ing horns on a few tracks, its first single, “New Soul”. tions. It is the band’s soph­ films and TV shows, giving ment of her music. She has quality. “The Walk” also has a according to the band’s offi- The song was featured on omore effort, following het. an abundance public ,, ji deep, rich tone, but her in- distincdy pop quahty. Heap’s .cial website (presidentsrock. _tiie debut commercial for their 2005 debut “A Fever exposure. flection is akin to Avril Lavi- sweet vocals as well as the pi­ com). The band will also hit the Macbook Air laptop. You Can’t Sweat O ut”. Heap’s solo work has gne or Alanis Morissette. Like ano part make the song very been featured in “The Last Lavigne and Morissette, she easy to listen to. Kiss,” “The Chronicles of also has a particularly clear Heap is currendy work­ Narnia,” “The O.C.” mix 4 and soft high vocal range. ing on a new album, with no and 5, “Just Like Heaven,” Heap had one solo al­ plans to tour at this time. and “Six Feet Under”. Frou bum (1998’s iMegaphone) ‘Unwrappers’ is a unique display, but amateur

by ALU SCHISLER and objects are often pixilat­ an Easter e ^ hunt. Adam Duritz, singer for the Counting Crows (photo courtesy ofWikicommons.org). ed and askew, a reflection of Another work contains Visit the Boise State Student the feeling I sometimes get finches at a tea party, in a Union for an interesting, but that life on earth is transient room and table predomi­ amateur presentation. Brooke and full of flaws.” nantly pink and pastel. With Button’s exhibit “Unwiap- Her descriptions of the work their upmrned beaks, the pers,” is colorful and cutesy, but seem presumptuous and opti- finches look strangely suited somewhat lacking considerir^ mistiq the pixilation appears to the environment. Burton is a recent graduate of more cheap and thrown to­ Burton’s concepts are inter­ the BSU MFA program. gether than meaningful. esting and thou^t-provok- Her exhibition incorpo­ She uses a lot of cel­ ing, but the end product is rates digital techniques with lophane and tape in her somewhat lacking. Even if the commentary on consumer works. The birds are often thrown-together feel of Bur­ culture in the United States. covered in cellophane. ton’s display is intentional, it March 12-22 Civic Center Menopause: The Musical The exhibit consists of one-di­ Some displays, such as a bird makes the display less enjoy­ mensional dioramas set against purchasing a new nest from a able to browse. March 14 Flying M Nampa Dead Horse Point pictures images. Walmart-esque superstore, are And none of her works were In eacJi work. Burton dis­ borderline ridiculous, though tided, making it difficult to March 16 Big Easy Les Claypool plays her pet finches and perhaps Burton is comment- navigate the exhibit. canaries in every-day scenes, ir^ on consumer culture. Many of Burton’s pieces are March 25-26 Morrison Center Cirque Dreams such as grocery shopping, Other ironic works include for sale, though the $200 price cooking, etc. In her introduc­ bird’s grocery shopping in the range seems steep considering March 27 Civic Center Little Women tion Burton said, “In this work dairy aisle; a bird cooking a gi­ her talent I prompt a dialogue about na­ ant e ^ on a miniature stove, The exhibit is in BSU March 28 Flying M Nampa Estocar with Low-Fi ture, artifice, and the human another bird sits around a student union gallery two condition from a unique bird’s ready table, preparir^ to feast through March 16. It is free to March 29 Civic Center Jack and the Beanstalk eye view.” on turkey. Another quirky the public She said, “The flimsy walls piece includes two finches on 12 HUMOR MARCH 12,2008 Manna For The Intellectually Starving Mind SUDPKU I SUDOKU 1 SUDOKU 3 ' 1 6 3 5 9 1 6 3 1 2 8 6 5 3 4 8 5 2 6 4 2 8 5 3 2 4 4 5 8 5 4 6 9 5 3 2 9 6 8 1 4 9 7 7 4 3 9 1 5 4 7 8 2 9 3 6 2 3 9 6 8 3 9 2 8 7 5 8 9 2 8 4 5 6 5 2 4 1 8 5 1 1 5 3 2 9 6 8 7 6

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