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Typography Reflects Frame’s Passion Administration Cancels

Anne Holman Popular Dance Class Contributing Writer Sarah Denhart Smith simply reserved the movement studio in the lower Mr. Tim Frame, instructor of News Editor level of the Stevens Student graphic design, is new this year Center via a room request form at Cedarville University. Frame In the December 8, 2003 issue on Cedarlnfo, and the class was believes that graphic design is of Cedars, a news article fea­ held for the entire fall semester. unique because there are both tured dance classes taught by The classes were also spon­ "creative and technical aspects" sophomore English and Theatre sored by Alpha Beta Phi, the of the profession. major Georgeanna (Janna) University's chapter of Alpha Psi He says that one must be "cre­ Smith. Following the Christmas Omega, the national honorary ative and practical in crafting break, Smith's dance classes theatre organization. unique solutions. The message were no longer in session. needs to be understood for the When Smith returned to Following the Christmas audience." Graphic design is all Cedarville in January, she met break, Smith’s dance about visual communication - with Dick Walker, Director of something that is very important Campus Activities, about the classes were no longer to Frame. details of her publicized class. in session. As communication specialists, "The class wasn't cancelled-it graphic designers can work in may be a strong statement,"1 Students learned dance tech­ businesses, churches, and other Walker said. "The major reaction niques and could give donations places by advertising, being on the front-end was no one in for Smith’s instruction, even involved in exhibitions, and student services knew about this though payment for the class working with multimedia and class. It's one of those things was not required. websites. that happens sometimes." "1 wanted the class to be open Chad Jackson, contributed Frame feels that a good design­ The dance classes explored ended," said Smith. On average, er is one who takes the time to Students learn to make typographic artwork in Mr. Frame's class, like this example by freshman Chad Jackson. ballet, jazz, and modem dancing, Smith would make $7 a night in understand the product or serv­ on Sunday nights at 8:00 and donations, which she called a ice offered by a company and 9:00 p.m., with about 30 stu­ generous amount. school that he truly found his area: art. He was involved in a create a design that would effec­ dents attending regularly. Because the class was held on niche. He played football in project at school that introduced tively communicate the message Smith said the key reasons for Sundays and Smith was profiting high school and even held three him to graphic design. to the intended audience. starting the class were to fulfill from the donations, the school records. Sports took up a Although Mr. Frame has a students' interests, to teach major part of his life. Yet Frame Please See Typography tremendous passion for graphic dance, and to keep dancing regu­ Please See Dance page 4 was also interested in another page 1 7 design, it wasn't until high larly. Intramurals are Popular, Fun Campus Activity

Brian Klay at these numbers: three out of Adams. Contributing Writer four men and one out of two The most important part of the women play intramurals some­ game is, of course, how much When there is a men's basket­ time during the academic year. fun you have. ball game in the Athletic Center, There are a lot of intramural "I really enjoy intramural bas­ there are always a lot of people sports here at Cedarville. In the ketball because I love the game, cheering for the team. Varsity spring semester there is bowling, and it's a great way to get to sports usually draw a lot of fans basketball, volleyball, doubles know different people," said and get campus-wide attention. racquetball, wallyball, indoor Megan Heagy. But you can't forget about the soccer, singles ping pong, bil­ Brant Bloem said, "The fan other sports on campus. liards, badminton, ultimate fris- support is more important. The Intramurals are a huge part of bee, mixed-doubles racquetball, WC (his team) draws high-quali­ campus life. sand volleyball, mixed doubles ty fans and we would be nothing "There is a really high percent­ ping pong, doubles foosball, and without them." age of people involved and a golf scramble. There are three leagues in intra­ [intramurals] has a certain "We have more intramural amount of respect," said Jessica opportunities than most schools Spears. have," said Assistant Director of Please See Intramurals page 14 J. Potts, Cedars If you don't believe that, look Recreational Activities Jameson Competition is fierce in intramurals.

f t 2 CEDARS- February 6, 2004 ------N ews - President Brown Challenges Young News in 90 Words

Leaders at Leadership Conference UC Berkeley College Republicans sold affirma­ Jon Collins tive action cookies, basing Staff Writer the price of the cookies on the race of the buyer. The annual High School Cookies ranged in price Leadership Conference, spon- from a $1.50 for whites to sered by the Leadership 25 cents for African- Institute, took place January 23 Americans. and 24 and brought approxi­ mately 349 student leaders from Marriage rights for gay couples were ruled constitutional in a variety of states. Massachusetts on Wednesday. Massachusetts may become The theme of this year's con­ the first state in the United States to allow same-sex mar­ ference was "Making Sense of riages. The constitutional amendment will be on the Your World" and revolved November of 2006 ballots. around challenges from Cedarville President Dr. Bill Monday, President Bush will appoint a presidential commis­ Brown. sion to investigate the United States' intelligence on Iraq's Each high school student was weapons of mass destruction. placed in a small group led by S. Huck, Cedarville University Public Relations one male and one female Compiled by Sara Denhart High School visitors gather together in prayer during the Leadership Conference. Cedarville student. After each message, the small Rachel Marley and Jason here one day. groups discussed the challenge Merkle, "Let a Prayer Journal With this in mind, the and related it to their own lives. Revitalize Your Life" with Admissions Department has CEDARS The breakout times on Pastor Bob Rohm, "Small launched an online discussion Saturday offered students a Groups for Dummies" with forum where current students chance to receive instruction on Director of Discipleship can interact with prospective stu­ STAFF six different topics from experi­ Ministries Mark Irving. dents. enced sources. The Leadership Conference The forum can be found at Carrie J. Schaeffer The sessions included: allowed the university to create http://www.cedarville.edu/dis- Editor in Chief "Overcoming the Impossible" relationships with student lead­ cussionforum. Sara L. Denhart Jason Potts hosted by Cedarville students ers that may be campus leaders News Editor Photographer

Lindsay E. Marks Sarah E. McDivitt Campus Organizations Band Together A & E Editor Photographer Daniel Giddings Jeffrey D. Cassano to Prevent Fashion Emergency Sports Editor Business Manager

Rachel A. Herring Jeff Stevenson Carly Stoltzfus difference between business Copy Editor Copy Editor casual, business professional, Contributing Writer and business formal," said Herd. Alisa M. Pierre Elizabeth Clawson Fashion Emergency will also Design & Advertising Manager Do your clothes embarrass provide programs so students Production Editor your resume? This is exactly the can keep track of the facts. Dr. S. Calhoun concern that "Fashion The show's MCs will speak on Advisor Emergency" hopes to address how to transition from college to February 26, as the show pres­ business attire. David ents solutions for all fashion Frohmberg, Public Relations apprehension. Alpha Beta Phi Director of ABP, hopes that by Cedars is the bi-weekly student newspaper of (ABP), Career Services, and addressing this transition "stu­ Cedarville University. The goal of Cedars is to inform and Women's Awareness dents will be able to dress confi­ I entertain our readership through reporting on our campus Organization (WAO) are spon­ dently and appropriately for the I and our community. soring the fashion show from 8­ work force. Through this event The opinions expressed herein are of the writers, but 10 p.m. in the SSCevent rooms. cause. WAO arranged for all the we wish to show the student "It's going to be a fun, crazy proceeds from the show to go to body that one does not have to I not necessarily those of Cedars, its staff, or of Cedarville night," assured Mandy Herd, a women's shelter in the Dayton throw away their college cloth­ University. All submissions are the property of Cedars and Events Coordinator for Career area. ing in order to look good at are subject to editing and/or revision. Services. The tickets will be $2 each and work." Year-long subscriptions are available to the public for ABP, the honorary theatre will be available at the informa­ Career Services reminds stu­ $15 (U.S. Mail). Please make checks payable to Cedars. organization, will play a key role tion desk in the SSC. dents that this event is applicable in making the night fun. The Parisian will provide pieces to more than just seniors. show will resemble a theatrical from their spring line of clothes Freshmen, sophomores, and jun­ 251 N. Main St. - Cedarville, OH- 45314 production, complete with an and Mary Kay will sponsor the iors will all benefit from the 937-766-4991 Fax: 937-766-2760 impressive set, hair, and makeup make-up. show as they look ahead to E-mail: [email protected] s T Z z J a crews, as well as an entertaining The fashion show consists of ASSOCIATED internships or job interviews. COLLEGIATE Master of Ceremonies. much more than just fun and PRESS The fun will support a good food. "The show will inform the CEDARS- February 6, 2004 3 News Programmers, With Help Globe Trotting with J. Hemm from Pizza and Caffeine, An International News Review Hope to Win Competition J. Hemm program. Recently he showed Parliament have been holding real progress by shipping 25 tons Contributing Writer sit-ins with Iran's main pro­ Joy Raimondo your major, this competition is of equipment related to this pro­ democracy student group over not for the faint-hearted. Contributing Writer gram to the U.S. the unfair disqualification of "It's a total brain fry after it's Europe: Maybe that first new While this is not the end of this Guardian Council nominees. done," said Dr. Gallagher, asso­ car won't be a Porsche. commitment, it demonstrates Apparently the 12-member On February 28, students from ciate professor of Math and In Germany, IG Metal, the that the Colonel decided to act Guardian Council has disquali­ Cedarville, Wilberforce, and Science. "We're firm believers country's second largest metal courageously by seeking interna­ fied 8,200 people, including 80 Central State will go head-to- in sugar and caffeine." workers union, proposed to tional appeasement over limited individuals who already hold head in the computer science The computer programming strike and order its members self defense initiatives. With this posts in the Parliament, from department's most anticipated contest coming up in February is to stop producing cars at a kind of progress, maybe an being able to run in the February event: the third annual computer not the only event that the com­ Daimler Chrysler and a American food chain will pop up elections because of being programming contest. puter science department is Porsche plant, among others. in Libya sometime soon. deemed not "Islamic" enough. Within five hours, teams of involved in. This would be disastrous for A considerable political power two have to complete eight pro­ This past November, two the floundering German econ- Asia: Surfers Detained in Iran, the students believe that gramming problems. Teams Cedarville computer science China has decided to tighten reform needs to take place and control over its almost 80 million that greater recognition of their internet users. Evidently, the plight will help their circum­ government is cracking down on stances and possibly persuade surfing on restricted sites such as the council to reconsider. In the r-u—ir-iegf— | .....jib—y gtUfXHfW -mJ f -j.-,-— f ^ I " .....J: ' '''1 j 1 Amnesty International, the BBC, spirit of 1960s rock, let's hope and other political (democratic) omy which is struggling to websites. The recent crackdown export to the US. has contributed to at least 54 in With the recent devaluing of prison for bad surfing. the dollar and the exchange This tightening is the result of rate being roughly 1 Dollar to recent legislation that forces all every 1.30 Euros, Porsches internet cafes to run government that cost $60,000 dollars six software that monitors traffic. months ago now cost the Furthermore, the legislation also American consumer $78,000, increased the allocated amount if all things remain equal. of secret police monitoring the A strike at one of these cafes. Come to think of it, those J. Stevenson, Cedars plants could push the cost *enior students Ben Britton and Patrick Dudenhofer team up for some programming. "lab assistants" of ours have Asia: Strafige but True: Tharr even higher. Germany always looked a little suspicious. shee Blowz! depends on exports and can­ Imagine sitting at a stop light are judged on how many prob­ teams competed in the distin­ not afford a strike now. And Americas: Live free or die try­ with your windows rolled down. lems they complete and, in the guished Association for more importantly, who wants ing You're waiting for an elderly rare case o f a tie, how fast. Computing Machinery Regional to pay any more for a Porsche Recently three Brazilian offi­ woman on a bicycle to cross the The actual task o f computer Programming Contest for the when they graduate? cials were ambushed and brutal­ street so you can get home after Programming is foreign to many East Central region. ly gunned down in Minais Gerais a long day, when all of the sud­ Who are not in the major, Out of 128 teams from schools during their investigation con­ den a truck pulls up beside your ^irnply put, the students get a from all over the country and cerning slave labor in sections of car and BLAM! You're covered c°mputer to do whatever the portions of Canada, one of the Brazil. Slavery may not exist in blood and blubber and other Programmer wants it to do. For Cedarville teams finished thir­ anymore in the US, but unfortu­ squishy smelly stuff you can't Sample, students could write a teenth, alongside schools such as nately it is no stranger to many even identify. You hope it's not Program to find the shortest way University of Michigan, Ohio people around the globe, particu­ even close to what you think it trough a maze. State, and Penn State. Not bad larly in Brazil. might be. Senior Kenny Keslar has been for a small Baptist university. The Roman Catholic Church’s Well this is undoubtedly what *he reigning champion since the The upcoming contest is much committee on land reform has some Taiwanese commuters felt c°ntest began two years ago. He less formal and much more fun. estimated that between "15­ when a dead sperm whale that aas high expectations for this "The official food of Computer 25,000 Brazilians are kept in was being transported on a dear's contest. Science is pizza," said Gallagher conditions equivalent to slave flatbed trailer to a research facil­ "My expectations for this year with a grin. "After five hours labor." ity exploded in a relatively busy are to have fun, just like I did straight of nothing but program­ The vice president of Brazil has intersection. ^ring the last 2 contests," said ming and Mountain Dew, we get Africa: The Colonel is no promised to punish the perpetra­ A scientist blamed the explo­ ^eslar. "If I win again, that's pretty silly and punchy." Chicken. tors if and when they are cap­ sion on gases building up from ®reat. I'll set a record that would All silliness aside, the compe­ With the recent negotiations tured, but dealing with powerful decomposition. Whatever the e hard to beat. If not, I know tition will be intense. Two stimulated by Britain and the farmers in isolated regions of reason, more than just a few 1,1 going to have fun. Last Cedarville computer science U.S., Colonel Muammar Brazil is more easily said than commuters had a commute dear's contest was a close one, alumni are coming to judge the Gaddafi, the leader of Libya, done. worse than even someone from I think this year's contest competition, which will begin has wisely recognized that it L.A. could imagine. 'V'I| be even closer." is in his country's (and his) Middle East: Sit-ins weren't Students from any major are Please See Programming best interest to give up his just for the 60s, man. flowed to enter the competition. page 4 Weapons of Mass Destruction Members of the Iranian ne thing is certain: whatever 4 CEDARS- February 6, 2004 ------News- OSU Neuroscientist Dr. King Links Same Sex Marriage to Cedarville Biology Department Debate Continues in US and not regulated by the federal He described the developmen­ Jennifer Lusk Jacquelyn Recktenwald government. Because of this, tal physiology of CRF receptors Contributing Writer Contributing Writer many states have also enacted and talked about the purpose of their own Defense of Marriage Con his research of disorders such as Acts which will ban same-sex "So that's about thirty years of autism and depression. Until recently, same-sex cou­ ples were not allowed to marry. marriages. Thirty-seven states research work summed up in Dr. King's seminar was partic­ When However, in April 2001, Holland have some kind of prevention about fifty minutes. Any ques­ ularly helpful for those interested pie list against gay marriages. tions?" Dr. James King, stand­ in a career in biology or medi­ legalized same-sex marriages. society, Article IV, Section 1 of the ing in front of fifty students and cine. Belgium followed in January fashion, 2003, and both Ontario and U.S. Constitution says, "Full most of the biology faculty here Chip Mundy, a senior biology ethics, faith and credit shall be given in at Cedarville looked around pre-med major, said, "I thor­ British Columbia now permit ing abo homosexual marriages. Taiwan each state to the...judicial pro­ "Try not to ask any questions I oughly enjoyed Dr. King's semi­ From ceedings of every other state." can't answer please." A grin nar on Monday. Admittedly some might also pass legislation as t.A.T.u. This means that if one state spread across his face. of the details were over my head, early as this year to permit mar­ (such a; riages between same-sex cou­ allows same-sex marriages and Dr. King, a well-respected but Dr. King did a wonderful job the mo a couple gets married in that neuroscientist at Ohio State of making sure we understood ples. gay tell Meanwhile, in the United state, then all other states may University, has served as the big picture. I especially "Queer be required to recognize that Director of the School of teaching a special topics biology appreciated when he discussed States, Vermont was the first ity in ft marriage. Biomedical Science and as class, "Advances in the differences between CRT's state to allow same-sex couples ating a to register committed relation­ The U.S. Supreme Court will Associate Dean for Graduate Neuroscience," every Tuesday effect on the cerebellum of the and s ships and gain some benefits in decide if this article applies to Education at Ohio State. He afternoon. His presence on adult versus the developing lifestylt civil union. same-sex marriage. also served as a professor in Cedarville's campus is the start organism." "Que( In November, The Supreme Ohio State's Department of of what many hope to be a long The seminar was also applica­ California just passed legisla­ Februa: Court of Massachusetts handed Neuroscience and currently runs term relationship between him ble to a number of other disci­ tion to allow something similar United down a win for gay rights a lab at the University. and Cedarville. plines such as chemistry, to civil unions called "domestic hotbed partnerships." It was signed into activists. The court felt that Dr. King is a dedicated The presentation that Dr. King physics, and psychology. One drama attorneys did not use any consti­ Christian and a friend of gave on Monday, February 2, psychology major interested in law in September 2003, but will acter, S tutionally adequate reasons to Cedarville University. His two involved the Corticotropin Dr. King's research on depres­ not be enacted until 2005. mafic, children attended Cedarville Releasing Factor (CRF) in the sion said, "I'm glad that the Even if states start to allow deny same-sex marriages; there­ civil unions, the same-sex cou­ fore, they gave the state legisla­ and he has been influential in cerebellum of the brain. Dr. opportunity to attend was made ture six months to pass a law Cedarville's anatomy and physi­ King presented his research on available to everyone." ple will not receive the 1,000 that legalized homosexual mar­ ology department through his the distribution of this hormone The seminar served as Dr. additional benefits afforded to riages in this state. friendship with Dr. Dennis and its receptors throughout the King's official introduction to married heterosexual couples. Conservative groups are now Sullivan. Dr. King is now cerebellum. Cedarville University. Civil unions do, however, get 400 rights and privileges from trying to delay the landmark rul­ the state. ing. These groups told CNN Dance The United States passed the that they feel the 180-day dead­ was a fun way to exercise, as well as the 'for profit issue.' I Defense of Marriage Acts line is unrealistic because this Continued from page 7 well as an opportunity to gain a think these two issues should be (DOMA) in 1996. DOMA pre­ matter should be brought to the greater appreciation for artistic dealt with directly, to allow vents the federal government people to decide democratically- University administration had expression through dance. It Janna the option of continuing. I from recognizing same-sex President Bush, in an inter­ concerns about the class. was also a preparation to my do not see the response as a unions or civil unions and says view with Diane Sawyer, said "The question primarily was role in T he M a sq u e o f B ea u ty reflection on her or what she's that states are not required to that he also supports an amend­ two fold. One was a dance class and the Beast'' teaching. Janna is highly quali­ recognize same-sex marriages ment to the constitution to being on Sunday nights. We fied and makes a viable contri­ performed in other states. The define marriage and that the view that as kind of like aero­ bution to our program." who liv DOMA also defines marriage as Massachusetts Court over­ bics and all those kinds of class­ Smith said she wasn't able to Vince, the union between one man and stepped its bounds. His admin­ es and...we just don't do those have the class after the Cedars Manch one woman. istration lawyers are looking for on Sundays. And the second article. "I have gotten a ton of e­ Desp ‘Janna is highly Laws defining who can be a way to limit marriage to het­ thing is related because we are mails from interested students Vince, married are only at a state level erosexuals. not necessarily making our qualified and makes [after the article was printed]. I active, facilities available to students to loyal p a viable contribution would like to have the class Programming teach and/or to profit from," again." devotet Walker said. to our program.” Whether Smith will be able to Continued from page 3 is Natl According to Dr. Carl Ruby, teach dance classes again is is just Vice-President of Student unknown. She will have to find with a practice contest at 9:30 love w: Services, "Students and faculty another time and method of a.m. The main contest starts at Not cannot use the facilities for holding her dance classes in the 11:00 a.m. and runs until 4:00 Serous profit making activities." Rebecca Baker, Assistant future. p.m. Portray Walker concurred: "Classes on Professor of Communication "There wasn't any decision to For the first time, Central State Wide f Sunday is not an option." Arts, said she attended the class make because it was not done and Wilberforce have been invit­ known Without Smith's dance classes, because it was a great opportu­ appropriately. All we have to is ed to compete with Cedarville. Trennepohl. "It's a great way to eonten! students and faculty members nity to meet people who wanted to correct the situation. It was Both schools have computer sci­ get to know people from other sion o were no longer able to partici­ to increase their skill level. clearly a mechanical correction. ence programs. schools with the same major." aired. pate in her instruction during its Baker said, "The administra­ There isn't an issue here-it's not "I love the idea of incorporat­ The deadline for registration is "Que originally scheduled periods. tion's comments seem to deal a cancellation-it's a matter of ing Central State and Feb. 20. Register online at Guy" i: James Ritchey, a senior broad­ specifically with the issue of the putting it in the right place at the Wilberforce," said junior http://jeremiah.cedarville.edu/co ty shov cast production major, said, "It class being on Sunday night as right time," Walker said. Computer Science major Sheri ntest2004/contest.html. take oi CEDARS- February 6, 2004 5 News Bible Gives Perspective US Primetime Comes Out of the Closet the federal on Homosexuality >e of this, Josh Moody ;o enacted Steven Frey must redefine homosexuality as ' Marriage Contributing Writer Contributing Writer one of many sins, in view of same-sex God's grace. Reverse: We need to reverse ven states When the media speaks, peo­ Considering how expansively whatever thoughts or sinful prevention ple listenand it changes our the media represents gay and stereotypes we have. The church society. The media shapes lesbians, we need to consider is a place where people are l 1 of the fashion, politics, culture, and what our role should be as cleaned, not someplace where lys, "Full ethics. Right now, it's speak­ Christians. only clean people can go. Are ie given in ing about homosexuality. We need to start where God my church's doors open? Is there iicial pro- From music artists (such as starts: homosexuality is sin. a gay or lesbian part of my com­ ler state." t.A.T.u.) to openly gay actors Leviticus 18:22 spells this out munity that we're ignoring? one state (such as Sir Ian McKellen) to without confusion. Romans Relate: Consider what's going ■iages and the most prominent example, 1:18-22 describes the downward on around us; we need to contin- ■d in that gay television shows (such as spiral of humanity from God's tates may "Queer as Folk"), homosexual­ moral perspective. Ephesians ;nize that BravoTV, contributed 5:12 says that "it is shameful ity in the media is rapidly cre­ TV shows with prominent homosexual characters, like "Queer Eye for the ating a both a huge interest in, Straight Guy" have become more popular among heterosexual viewers. even to speak of those things Court will and sympathy for, this which are done by them in People, regardless of a applies to lifestyle. secret." "Queer as Folk" first aired on forming "a style-deficient and those readers unfamiliar with Homosexuality is sin, but God sin or lifestyle, are not Supreme February 23, 1998, in the culture-deprived straight man the show, Will is a gay man has deep compassion for those defined by their sins. ts handed United Kingdom, amid a from drab to fab." who rooms with his best friend, caught in this bondage. ay rights hotbed of controversy. The Straight men are bashed as a straight woman named Grace. Homosexuality is a deeply com­ felt that drama features the main char­ ignorant, needingto trained in The sitcom rarely takes any­ pulsive, escalating enslavement. ny consti- acter, Stuart, as a rich, charis­ style, culture, and home deco­ thing seriously, including Will's Imagine what it must be like to ually be aware of culture. It's not easons to matic, and ruthless gay man rating by gay men who, by homosexuality. The matter is get your foot caught in moral about being relevant, it's about »es; there- virtue of their homosexuality, referred to often, but almost quicksand. The further you sink, being aware. te legisla- are instinctively fashionable, always in a joking manner and the harder it is to get out. Reach out: People, regardless tss a law sensitive, and creative. is never shown negatively. Within the heart of every man of a sin or lifestyle, are not xual mar- "Boy Meets Boy" is a The show assumes that and woman is the voice of con­ defined by their sins. Our identi­ "Bachelor"-like reality show Americans have accepted gays science which alerts us to sin. ty as Christians is in Christ, and 3 are now with a twist: the main character and it is okay to have them star Our conscience says, "That's those without Christ need to Imark Hal­ is a gay man who goes on dates as funny, lovable sitcom char­ wrong." But when we ignore or know there is hope. oid CNN with other gay men to try to acters. deny what we know is true, our The sin is partially rooted in day dead- find romance. He votes out Finally, Showtime recently hearts become callused and the relational pain from rejection. :ause this various candidates, and to add a debuted their new drama, "The voice becomes fainter until the The solution begins with a heav­ ght to the twist, some of the "gay" men L Word," the lesbian version of conscience is seared and you enly Father who loves you cratically- are secretly heterosexuals. "Queer as Folk." Early reviews can't hear the message, "It's unconditionally. Like the prodi­ an inter- Furthermore, having a few and reports indicate that the wrong, it's wrong" anymore. gal son, one can approach the /yer, said undercover straight men date show will be very explicit and Our identities thirst for satisfac­ Father in repentance and receive n amend- the gay bachelor attributes a fun attempt to portray the lesbian tion and become distorted. His full and loving embrace as ution to and easy nature to the whole lifestyle seriously and sympa­ As a guide to reaching out to homosexuals, one could start any other sinner does. that the who lives with his "best mate," affair. The straight men are not thetically. with the following steps: There's also hope in the Savior t over- Vince, in the city of afraid to flirt with another guy The media is a powerful Redefine: Check out 1 who forgives completely. There is admin- Manchester. because they accept homosexu­ force, and shows no sign of is no sin that Jesus did not die to oking for Despite his relationship with ality as normal. acquiescing to the conservative Corinthains 6:9. There's a list of pay for and there is no sin for ;e to het- Vince, Stuart is very sexually Perhaps the most popular sit­ agenda in this matter. sinful patterns, and homosexual­ which one cannot be totally for­ active. Vince is portrayed as a com today involving homosex­ ity is only one of them; it's not given. And there is hope in the loyal partner who loves Stuart uality is "Will and Grace." For out by itself. It's not the great Holy Spirit who transforms. devotedly. The third character ugliness. Verse 11 says, "And God changes people; He is the is Nathan, a 15-year-old who such were some of you." This author of change. is just "coming out" and is in verse lists things from which we love with Stuart. have all been saved. 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Zachary Gifford simple question: Why all the neg­ that they have to be in their Desire for Heaven Co ative thinking on our campus? dorm by one o'clock on the Columnist God has blessed us so much to weekend. Angie Gentry for Him. I have much to learn. be at a wonderful, godly school Why do we complain so much Are you missing Him today? "What did you think about like Cedarville University. here at Cedarville? I think, as I Columnist SGA Chapel this morning?" When was the last time you Faculty, staff, and administration mentioned earlier, it is because Imagine receiving this letter Ask that question to almost thought about going home? display an attitude of care and we want to have things our own from Jesus: anyone on Cedarville's campus The following lyrics are from a concern for students and are will­ way, all the time. College stu­ “Beloved, I miss you. I cannot and you are likely to get a Chris Rice song entitled "Missin' ing to give their time and energy dents are at a time in their lives wait until the day that you are response like, "Greg Guiler's You." When was the last time we to make this place the best it can when they experience inde­ here with me. I often imagine message wasn't really passion­ dreamed about Jesus coming be. pendence like never before. that you will touch my face, I ate," or "I didn't like the way that back? However, students generally We want to make our own will place my nail-scarred hand the band performed their wor­ are not satisfied with the sacri­ choices and do not appreciate in yours, and we will explore the ship session." / heard about the day You went fices and services of those people any external boundaries. We home I have made for us togeth­ Now think about your last meal a w a y who work for us. We want more; want to have total control over er after you have finally arrived. at Chuck's. If it was anything You said You had to go prepare a 1 our own lives, and it bothers us Please wait for me. Please pre­ like my last meal, you sat at a p la c e There is no place in the when we don't have it. The eas­ pare for our life together while I table for eight and five of your And even though I've never seen iest way to voice our dissension am away right now. It is going friends complained about the Christian life for Yourfa c e is to complain. to be more beautiful than you food being terrible. I'm m issin' You complaining about What should we do instead? have ever imagined. Often you will hear a com­ f lie awake tonight and 1 watch 1 This often seems to be a hard “I died so that you could plaint about the cleanliness of things that are not th e s k y step, but in reality, it can and always be with me. Do not be the dishes or perhaps the warmth A n d / wish it didn't have to be so as we want them. should be very practical. afraid. I am praying for you and of the food. h ig h Instead of critiquing the SGA interceding for you before my However, the thing that no per­ 'Cause I'm belonging on the we want things to be run the way chaplain or analyzing the Father every single day that you son can find anything good to o th e r s id e that we think they should be. method and mood of the wor­ are on earth. I am waiting too. I say about is that great bastion of A n d I ’m m issin ’ You Philippians 2:14 says, "Do ship team, offer a prayer of know that one day, my Father supposed spiritual sub parity: everything without complaining thanksgiving to God for the will say to me, ‘Go forth and / dream about Your promise to class chapel. Is there anyone on or arguing." That verse seems heart He's given them for minis­ bring back your bride!’ Keep retu rn this campus who enjoys their pretty straightforward to me. tering to us. waiting for me, beloved. Be A n d / wake up bangin' on Your class chapel? There is no place in the Christian Instead of grumbling about ready to soar through the heav­ e v e ry w ord I can't tell you the number of life for complaining about things the quality of the food at the ens when I call for you. It will But fo r now my feet are planted people that I have talked to over that are not as we want them. cafeteria, search out a cook and be soon. I promise. here on earth my time here that complain It makes sense if you think tell them that you appreciate “Love, Jesus” So I'm m issin' You about the chaplain, the praise about it: God has given us every­ their effort and service in pro­ It's hard down here on earth. And even while they say that I'm Winti band, the room, the fact that their thing that we need for living a viding food for you to eat. People die, marriages fail, and a fo o ! news i room is too far away; or, if life honoring to him and benefi­ If you don't particularly care Christians continue to sin. / know you see me waiting here finally they've exhausted their list of cial to ourselves. If we complain for your class chapels, remem­ While we can have peace, joy, f o r You that, w grievances against those things, about things in our lives, then we ber that is it not a group of pro­ and contentment through Jesus Oh, and prayin' that somehow is too they don't want to get up that dishonor Him through our lack of fessionals and they are trying to Christ, life is still not what God You 'll get here soon true. A early on a Friday to listen to one appreciation. minister to fellow saints whom intended it to be. 'Cause I'm m issin' You ature ( of their peers preach at them. Before I continue, I need to they may consider more mature. We're not in the Garden any­ please Of course, there are other clarify. I am not saying that all Give them a word of encourage­ more. Where did we ever get 'Cause somewhere behind those physic: things that we as students can students complain. Many find ment and advice; they will the idea that life is supposed to s ta r s It’s ] complain about, such as Campus Cedarville to be a great place and appreciate it. satisfy us? Have we ever truly Is Someone who belongs to me walkin Safety, dress code, and "all ins." are happy to share good things Remember, these are all bless­ longed to be with Christ in per­ And I know in my deepest heart so colt The objective of this column, about the University with others. ings from God; honor Him by son more than we want a rela­ There's a place fo r You until I before however, is not to put down all But others, rather than attempt remembering they are good tionship, a nice job, a family, or fin d the place You madefo r me Funny of these things, nor am I attempt­ to spark change or stop some gifts for our benefit. Surely His good friends? But still I'm m issin' You here, c ing to complain about the com- practice, simply go to their grace is nothing to complain There are some days where I windy plainers. I want to ponder the friends and mope about the fact about. just want to go to heaven. And How much longer w ill it be Wester there are other days where I Till Iget to see you? C-A-UfOKb\tA This don't even think about my future Though I know you're right here get p; by "R.*.cL\el A. Herrir\j with Jesus. But He's been teach­ w ith m e direct) ing me a lot about waiting for Tell me when can I be there with snowp Him, wanting Him, and longing y o u see th C o u ld we ju sf. f,fi.ke a As if we L\fi.d *0 other Ard for jet thed soor bad. W filK r\OW a a re ir the worldT we he.ve to se.y jood~ So, Ar\d reminisce over bye~? Swindler Auto Service of tl sl\&.red memories'? 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Contributing Writer not currently possible due to Before we told the administra­ the amount of processing it Rachel Ever want to share your ideas tion, they had it in the works. would take. h to learn. Osterman and concerns? Ever want to 3. Students would like library The following student con­ Him today? represent your friends and hours on Sunday. cerns are under consideration time you peers? That is what Campus The administration has consid­ by the administration, and they lome? Junior Nursing Congress is about. They want ered this issue, but decided at will have an answer for you by s are from a to hear what you have to say. this time that things will remain the end of the year: Major ed "Missin' as they are. last time we Twice a year they hold con­ 7. A wider range of meal plan gress sessions to hear student 4. ROTC students would like a options. us coming Which dorm do you live consensus on various ideas and "military science" minor for 8. More Open House opportu­ in? concerns collected from the their ROTC classes. nities Johnson them through all of the stupid student body. Students repre­ The administration is looking 9. "Jean Fridays" V You w ent mistakes and regrets I made into the feasibility of such a senting their peers debate the 10. Later curfew Friday nights. Where are you from? from in high school. issues and, if there is a majori­ minor in the future. 11. The ability to sign out for o prepare a I would consider myself a 5. Students have suggested a ty consensus on an issue, it is approved overnight stays with­ true New England girl. I was Favorite quote: taken to the administration. website for recommending in the Cedarville area. n e v e r see n born and raised outside of "The good life exists only Here is an update on 11 main chapel speakers. Campus Congress is working Boston, Massachusetts. But when we stop wanting a bet­ concerns brought to the admin­ The administration is looking hard to take care of your con­ my favorite place in the ter one." istration. into this possibility. cerns and they hope that you n d / w atch world is my family's lake 1. Students would like more 6. Students would like an auto­ get involved with their next house in Meredith, NH, Favorite verses: computers in the SSC lab. matic email sent to them to noti­ congress session on March ve to he so \ where I spend time with my 1 Peter 3:3-5a; Philippians Computer services is planning fy them of their absence in 20th. family. 4:11-13; Proverbs 30:8; to install 2 new computers. chapel. ’g o n th e Psalm 19:14; Romans 12:2 ______J Best part about your major: What's your favorite snow Cedarville Winters Can be Difficult, Playing with the dummies in activity? the lab. On a serious note, Snow skiing in the White prom ise to being out in the community Mountains; ice skating at the Sage Advice Lessens the Pain and interacting with people lake i ' o n Your and real life situations the snow. You can do everything tial. If one does not check his e­ Describe the most embar- Dan Alburger rassing/memorable college re p la n te d in the snow that you can do in mail multiple times a day (at The thing that you like the memory: Columnist not-snow, you just have to do it least 37), then he is not using his least about your major: Freshman year my boyfriend slower. full e-mailing potential. It both­ 1. The grading scale (a 92 is (Matt Borich) thought it ty that I'm Winter in Cedarville. The good The thing I understand least ers me to see people who don't a B and an 85 is a C). Come would be funny as I was news is that the ladybugs are about all of this wintry weather on! open or respond to e-mails. This walking into Chuck's to come u tin g h ere finally gone. The bad news is 2. Leaving at 6:00 a.m. for is campus vehicle groundings. I is a sin. up behind me and lay me out that, while it is cold and windy, it live off campus. I drive to school Too many times appointments clinicals in front of everyone. I som ehow is too wicked cold to snow. It's at least once a day. It doesn't or activities have been dropped bumped into several people true. Apparently at some temper­ really gel with me that if the because people are not carefully Where do you see yourself knocking over their trays. ature (I will say 14 degrees— school is worried about driv- investing time in reading the in 10 years? And then he left me there just please correct me) it becomes ing/wrecking/dying in their vehi­ electronic words of others. (This Ideally I guess I can say I laughing at me so I looked u n d th o se physically too cold to snow. cles because the conditions are does not condone, in any way, hope to be married and just like a real tool job! It's kind of funny being here, unsafe, that I and the other com­ writing campus-wide e-mails beginning to have children rs to m e Walking around and having it be muters who drive should about your missing lunchbox or and not living in the corn­ Do you have any odd ?st h e a rt so cold that your mucus freezes drive/wreck/die in our vehicles. posting ads selling your soul on fields. I would like to work quirks that no one knows iu u n til 1 before it runs down your face. If vehicles are grounded, then CU Classifieds.) as a flight trauma nurse out­ about? ? f o r m e Funny in a sad way. It will snow mine is, too. Don't expect to see 5) Don't put things on the lake. side of a major city hospital I can wrap my ankles around here, of course, but Ohio is so me on icy days. It should either Putting fruit, dead animals, furni­ and, in my spare time, have a my neck and form myself into windy that the snow all blows to be too dangerous for everyone to ture, etc. on the lake is dumb. log cabin on a lake in the a human pretzel. I also have :t b e Western Pennsylvania. drive, or fine for everyone to Don't walk on the lake either. mountains to relax and get a 25 letter alphabet—I don't This does help the plow drivers drive. There's probably a good reason away. I want to help young pronounce my "R"s—a true •ig h t h ere get paid. Last year I drove 2) You won't have a snow day. they tell us not to—namely, the women who are struggling Boston accent. directly behind a combination As far as I can tell, we have spiritually by mentoring floating warm spots because of Compiled by Lydia Schnittger^J h e re w ith snowplow/salt truck and couldn't closed twice in recorded CU his­ the heating ducts. see the road, the wind was so tory. Unless you're an education The UMS can handle your bad. major, you won't have snow hypothermia after you fall So, in preparation for the rest days. (Nurses, I know you're bit­ through (and you will - there was of the wintry season at ter, but just keep telling your­ this one time when this kid fell CORNELIUS ACCOUNTING Cedarville, here are some tips: selves, "Four 12-hour days a through the ice, and they never C 1) Contrary to local opinion, you week.") Stic found him. People watched him TAX RETURNS can drive in the snow. I live out­ 3) You will get sick. It's go under, but he never came up. airs. side Philly. It snows there. More inevitable. Just listen in chapel idcnts Precisely, it ices there. 1 don't when they pray. Call 766-7118 or 325-3306 understand what people here 4) Check your e-mail. I strongly Please See \ CEDARVILLE SNOW Special Student Rates ) don't get about driving in the believe that God gave us e-mail snow. 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k 8 CEDARS- February 6, 2004 ------Viewpoints Snowy Weather Can Be Beat, Cedar Faces Snowballs and Photocopies the Key

Jeremy Wikler That's right. Before you know it, Lyndell Rising the sidewalk leading from the Columnist ENS to the SSC is going to be lined with snowball kiosks just Resident While some people may dis­ like yours. agree, I personally believe that it And they won't sell their snow­ Director, is cold outside. 1 spend about balls for a dollar. Oh no. They five minutes every morning will sell them for fifty cents or Johnson Hall scraping snow and ice off my car maybe even a quarter. before I leave for my internship. Before you know it, some busi­ Then, because I have been out­ ness organization will start up a side during these blizzard-like whole snowball marketing cam­ conditions, I spend the next five paign. They will be hawking What do you do at minutes scraping snow and ice snowball T-shirts and mugs in Cedarville? off my body. the lower level of the SSC. They I'm the RD of Johnson It doesn't get too much better will sell DVDs called "How to Hall, the Chapel Records Favorite quote: once I get to work. I honestly Contributed by Murray News Construct Your Own Snowballs." Clerk (better known as the "He is no fool who gives what scanner lady), and once a believe that before my boss was Gilberto Triplett, seller of all things cold. Then, there you are—sitting he cannot keep to gain what year I teach Intermediate out in the cold in the last remain­ he cannot lose." an attorney, he was a polar bear. Algebra. I say this because he keeps the peratures?" Many people are ing snowball kiosk. As you get Who's your hero? thermostat set to a level that is wondering the same thing. ready to put away all of your How long have you My mom labeled—I swear I am not mak­ Gilberto Triplett, a 28 year-old unsold inventory, you find your­ worked at Cedarville? ing this up— "As Cold as the New Yorker, answered that self being pelted by what seems This is my sixth year. Is there a pop song that Dickens." question for all of us when he set like hundreds of snowballs. you hate to admit has been You know how the kid's tongue up a street-comer kiosk selling You think, "Where did these What's the best part stuck in your head for a got stuck to the flagpole in A snowballs for one dollar each. people get snowballs? I don't about your job? long time? Christmas Storf! Such was my Apparently, Triplett sold six remember selling any snowballs Well, most people would Not a pop song exactly, but think it's the free food at fate when I attempted to take an snowballs, then created a fresh today." And then the realization I'm directing a musical (Bye Chuck's, but I really enjoy innocent sip of coffee at the inventory and sold four more hits you. With the release of the Bye Birdie') over at Cedarville office. business organization's over­ the friendships I've made with the women in my High School and one of the Pretending that I was just tak­ priced DVD, any common dorm (especially my RAs). songs, "Rosie," is always ing an extra long taste of the Whenever I get the Cedarville student can make his stuck in my head morning brew, I walked at an or her very own snowball. opportunity, I stuff What's your least obscenely fast pace to the bath­ Maybe I have painted a picture favorite part of your job? Favorite snow activity: room and attempted to pry warm copies fresh that seems a bit too grim. Or Room checks. Making snow angels. myself free of the ugly mug's out of the copy maybe the picture I've painted is grip by ducking my head under just a little too close to the truth. What brought you to If you could have a super the steaming water from the machine down my Either way, you must realize that Cedarville? power what would it be faucet. shirt and up my serious dangers are bound to The Lord in the form of a and why? By the way, wouldn't The Ugly occur when attempting to make a very persistent friend and I used to think if I could just Mug be a terrific name for a chil­ pants legs. profit off cold weather. the dean of women. know what was going to hap­ dren's book? Don't be discouraged too pen before it did that would Where did you go to col­ Needless to say, whenever I get quickly, though. Sure, snowballs be the best thing, but now I'm lege? the opportunity, I stuff warm before calling it a day. Now I may not be your ticket to fame happy to take things as God Cedarville copies fresh out of the copy know you're all thinking, and fortune, but I've got plenty of gives them to me. "Snowballs for a dollar?!? other ways for you to make quick machine down my shirt and up What was your major? That's a pretty good deal!" And money during these cold months. my pants legs. Although the Math Education office employees give me conde­ you're right. That is a good deal. Like selling hot copies fresh out scending glances as I perform But before you decide to set up of the copy machine, for exam­ Favorite verse: this act, I know that they are your own snowball kiosk, con­ ple. I have so many, but right really just jealous. sider what kind of people So the next time you step out­ now it's Lamentations The momentary pleasure that I Triplett was dealing with: New side and your still-wet hair from 3:22,23 & 24 receive from the warm copies is Yorkers. You, my friends, are your morning shower freezes Compiled by Lydia Schnittgery worth the numerous paper cuts dealing with Cedarville instantaneously, remember that that now adorn my body. University students. there is a silver lining to the dark With this abundance of cold They aren't going to buy snow­ cloud of sub-zero temperatures. Bicycles for Recreation, Transportation, and Fitness weather, you are probably asking balls from you for a dollar. Do That lining is money. So, get yourself, "How can I make you know why? Because our out there and make some. But Bikes from: money off of these arctic tern- students believe in capitalism. beware The Ugly Mug! cV Sales • Trek and • Gary Fisher Service proclivity

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Carrie Schaeffer JCPenney and Walmart). Along Amanda Acker Editor-in-Chief with all that, my previously waist-length hair is now well Contributing Writer You've seen them on the side­ above my shoulders. walks, probably envied them as So did I, like those I once Everyone who watched this they sat in front of you in class looked down upon, simply give in year's State of the Union Address with their perfectly coiffed hair, to popular fashion? 1 submit that in the crowded SSC event rooms hip outfits, and matching shoes. I have not. noticed an atmosphere of support You know who I'm talking about The more I got to know myself, for President George W. Bush. - the GAP kids. the more I realized that I simply Cheering and applause erupted in For years I hated them, love fashion - wearing it, design­ response to the President's despised the fact that they had ing it, and looking at it. It's remarks; the reaction in the con­ given in to popular culture and another way for me to express my ference rooms frequently echoed fashion. I refused to go into the creative side. the Republican side of the House stores I knew they shopped. I I also decided that it's not wrong Chamber. saw them all as snobbish and to like clothes or being in style. I At first glance, this overwhelm­ superficial; they certainly could­ realized that people who dress ingly one-sided reaction to the n't be spiritual. stylishly aren’t always stuck-up, State of the Union is not surpris­ I purposed in my mind to dress simple-minded folk, and many of ing at a Christian school that just the opposite: baggy clothes, them are spiritual giants. In real­ sponsors a College Republicans tapered pants, t-shirts, hiking ity, I was just jealous of how good organization yet lacks an organi­ boots, and long hair. I was my they looked and didn't want to zation for College Democrats. J. Potts, Cedars own walking counter-culture admit it. However, the character of Professor David Meyer commented on the loyalties of Republican Christians: "We With a pretty conservative sense Evangelical politics is complex must be Christians first, Americans second and Republicans third. Anything else is Altogether, I think I have idolatry, treason, or both." of style. learned that I can't assume things and sometimes quite tense, and The only problem was that it about people by the clothes they Cedarville University is not Wasn't me. The truth was, I wear or the stores at which they immune to the critical questions. other concerns. policy, so much of what we argue Wanted a stylish haircut, I was shop. Statistically speaking, Conservative Evangelicals can about truly has two defensible tired of the way my tapered Was there something wrong Cedarville's conservative align­ tout the morality of their stances sides—it is the open and honest pants made my feet look too big, with the way I dressed before? ment reflects the majority of on abortion and gay rights while discussion of our divergent per­ and I actually liked a lot of the Inherently, no. It just wasn't a Evangelicals nationally who side neglecting to question the moral­ spectives that allows us all to see "in" clothes. true reflection of me, the girl who with the political right. ity of economic stances or pre­ an issue more clearly and choose So now it's confession time - loves to wear hats, buy shoes, and Bama Research Online reported emptive war. the policy we will support more I’m coming out of the clothes dress up to go out on the town that 56% of Evangelicals have Many professors feel that stu­ wisely." closet: I, Carrie J. Schaeffer, am with her friends. definitively decided to vote for dents must appreciate the ten­ According to Haffey, Cedarville a GAP kid. Not that I am now the epitome Bush in the 2004 Presidential sion and exercise critical think­ at one point sponsored a club I wear boot-cut and flared of the stylish American college election. ing to understand politics from a called the Young Democrats. Pants, fitted and bell sleeve student; I still wear whatever I Moral concerns have always Biblical worldview. However, this club, established shirts, heeled shoes, and any want. It's just that instead of been at the heart of Evangelical Dr. Michael A. Lopez, profes­ in 1988, had no political affilia­ number of fashionable acces­ wearing certain clothes to be dif­ politics. Cedarville's David sor of Communication Arts, tion and was simply organized to sories. I shop at almost all the ferent from everyone else, I have Meyer, Assistant Professor of said, "When evaluating party spoof certain school policies that stores I previously hated: finally found a way to let what I Political Science and International platforms I hear many people seemed inconsistent. Aeropastale, American Eagle, put on the outside reflect who I Studies, explained that in the '60s talking about prosperity or secu­ While there is no student dem­ and, of course, GAP (although, am on the inside. Even if I did and 70s, the moral liberals took rity. Rarely do I hear politicians ocratic organization for them at to clarify, I really do love find that sweater at GAP. over the Democratic Party and or citizens talking about shalom, present, Democrats and advanced positions that promoted about peace and righteousness Independents are not foreign to radical feminism, homosexual unrestrained by the realities of the Cedarville campus. Haffey slip on the ice, that's probably a Cedarville Snow rights, and abortion. the hard, cruel world." observed, "Politics is not doc­ good indication that you, too, These issues became important One Cedarville professor Continued from page 7 trine—thus there is no such thing could slip there. When you do to Evangelicals, who voted over­ encourages Evangelicals to con­ as a political heretic." slip, it's another sign that your whelmingly Republican because tinually ask hard questions. Can Many professors and students The carp got him. They never nose has frozen shut, blocking of Ronald Reagan's emphasis on the depraved human mind ever at Cedarville agree with this per­ sleep.) oxygen to the brain. family values and his stance know truth to the extent that it spective and contend that, in the b) Dress warmly. Don’t be a fool The Centennial "hydrophobic" against abortion. can decisively advocate tension between political view­ and think that "maybe it's warm Library has steps (only building Since the '80s, however, the Christian principles in govern­ points, there are no clear today" and not wear a coat or on campus that does). They Republican Party has continued to ment? What is the Evangelical answers. shoes or something. People freeze. Don't die on them. change in ways that are increas­ agenda in politics? As Christians struggle to don't think you're cool; they 8) Don't shave. It's OK, even for ingly unacceptable to contempo­ Are Christians attempting to remain consistent with Biblical think you've succumbed to the the ladies. rary Evangelicals. As a result, the legislate morality to receive truths, they must acknowledge cold. Soon the weather will turn political views among this group divine blessing, or do they gen­ and accept political diversity And don't overdress. Ski warm, but that will be the first lie. are increasingly more complex. uinely care about the state of the with an attitude of humility, rec­ thasks are really not necessary, Then it will get cold again. Then Some students and professors at poor and unfortunate? ognizing, as Haffey said, that 'short skirts... yeah. You're only warm, and so on, just enough to Cedarville have observed that How do these questions apply "Honest communication requires cute til you get frostbite and screw with your immune system. Evangelical Christians are often to political life at Cedarville? a degree of self risk." Vour legs fall off. It's a harsh world, but hey, you simple-minded in their approach Communication Arts Professor Ice is still slippery, even on chose to come here. to politics, basing their decisions Dr. Deborah Haffey said, “When campus. When you see someone on a few issues but exclude many it comes to politics and political 10 CEDARS- February 6, 2004 ------A & E Process for Choosing Concert Acts Special Music Rap Explained, Students Want Variety Opens Door to Diverse Coi Katherine Richmond Worship Styles Contributing Writer Last ; Jackie Kari John Reuben's "Draw Near." Ben G "I enjoy the concerts here at Few special music performanc­ acclaim Contributing Writer Cedarville," said freshman es get students talking; however, Transati Jordan Root. "I've been to this one had a positive effect. primary everything from the Tait concert Special music is a time to high­ Clutz said, "God has created the Cutie w to the Kiev Symphony light students' talents, allow gift of music, and if the music is Well-rec Orchestra. The only thing I'd them to perform on a stage, edify for His worship and glory, and Gibbard change is that I'd bring in a more the body of believers, and, of the lyrics draw us closer to our rock wh alternative rock band once in course, worship God. Lord ...what's wrong with that?" rock, foi awhile. Maybe Pillar, 12 Stones, Five factors determine the spe­ The Bible never states that one more th; or Kutless." cial music schedule: a recom­ style is more holy or acceptable Gibl That seems to be a familiar mendation from a music profes­ to Christ than any other. Style is more sui sentiment among students. sor, a special request from Dr. preference. "God is a fan of the up with Junior Dan Borud said, "The Brown, a Christian ministry's heart," said DiCuirci. mer people that like bluegrass, coun­ performance, an audition, or a Michael's rap ended up being Tambon try, harder rock, etc., have not summons from Mr. DiCuirci, more than a song—it has become Service gotten any representation in the who is in charge of making the a catalyst that brought different The n. concerts provided. I know it is special music schedule. kinds of music to the table for the a probably a minority of people on Under Dr. Dixon, many of the worship. In turn, it brought an Tambon campus, of which I'm not a part tem to evaluate each musician. would be expensive and might special music requests were for awareness that we are individuals and mai except for maybe the harder rock First, he is required to attend one turn out to be an unwise financial quartets and southern gospel. in Christ, and though our worship Service group, but it is an overlooked of their live shows to make sure decision. Dr. Brown seems to be embrac­ styles may be different, each is vocals. segment of the student body." their performance is clearly Even when the size of the is not ing many other forms of valid. cred-rec "I think that we have a lack of Christian-based and matches the the problem, scheduling can be. Christian music. He said, "Style So what's next? Hopefully, G ive Up cultural music here. There are a message of their music. Popular musicians like Steven is a matter of preference; lyrics what's next is a revolution in our no-indie whole lot of musical styles out Next, he conducts an informal Curtis Chapman, Michael W. are a matter of truth." worship—a kind of worship that genre. 1 there like Celtic, African background check, looking at Smith, Third Day are some But even with "true" lyrics, permeates into all areas of our hut extr rhythm, etc., that would give us the musician's mission state­ examples of groups the school is new styles can cause a stir. lives. 'ng. an even wider range of apprecia­ ment, articles, press releases, open to, but has a hard time Recently, Michael Clutz rapped: Clutz said, "I want to see stu­ The el tion," said junior Beth Stahl. and other outlets to gather infor­ scheduling them. "I've traveled, I've struggled, I've dents in our dorm rooms getting but the So who picks the concerts, and mation. To work out schedules, some­ failed in vain/ My own ability passionate about worship and Gibbard how do they do it? The third step is informal con­ times other events on campus people embracing who they are will never see eternal gain/ God Ty p o t Scott Van Loo, Director of the versations with a number of peo­ have to be rearranged. Van Loo of creation, it's You whom I and giving it back to Him Stevens Student Center, is one of ple on campus to gain feedback says there is no desire to compete seek... My God, I draw near/ 100%—that’s more important Conti, the key organizers for concerts. and insight. between concerts and events, so My God, I draw near," from than special music." His office spends a lot of time The Vice President of Student if a department chooses not to Fr; evaluating potential concerts and Services (Carl Ruby), the Dean change their event, the CAO will State l trying to work out schedules so of Students (Jon Purple), the try to reschedule or cancel on Footbal we can hear some great artists. Director of Campus Activities their end. over t "We want to make it diverse," (Dick Walker), the Assistant The CAO also desires to bring involve said Van Loo. Junior Cindy in a variety of music. Many of Director of Campus Activities iater ta Rich appreciates this diversity: (Jeff Beste), the Faculty Advisor the outside concerts—from clas­ tant "I'd definitely say there's been a to U99.5 (James sical to CCM—which play here diverse sampling in my time Leightenheimer), members of are brought by the CAO. In the here - the Elms are quite differ­ the Bible department faculty, past they have brought in groups ent from, say, Bebo Norman." members of the CE youth facul­ like the Quartetto Gelato, the G( Student Services feels that ty, and student groups like CAB Canadian Brass, Jubilant Sykes, de: hosting concerts contributes to and SGA participate in this Ten Shekel Shirt, Switchfoot, tale University culture by giving stu­ process. and more. dents the chance to see diverse They have no "blacklist," but They work with the music Fr performers who "acknowledge that does not mean the school is department to provide free tick­ stuc their faith in Christ and use their open to anyone. It just means ets for Rising Stars and help put gifts for His glory and purpose." nothing has been completely together the Evening at the taler They desire to provide Christ- ruled out. Several factors are Dayton Art Institute. centered entertainment, "intro­ They recently brought in a free considered to determine who dniver; duce our students to the top level will come and who won't. Christopher Parkening concert. not in artists associated with the One thing they consider while Students appreciate free con­ Sachin Gospel Music Association," and planning is the cost of having certs. Rich said, "I like the clas- He reach out to prospective stu­ each concert. For example, Penden dents, the community, and local some musicians normally play Gorkin churches, often using reasonable for crowds of more than 5,000. Please See Entertainment e«t fim prices to accomplish this. page 11 Bringing enough seats into the Fran Van Loo uses a three-step sys­ field house for a group that size comin§ CEDARS- February 6, 2004 11 ------A & E - Postal Service’s Music is Irresistable “The Masque” Revives finish and there isn't any filler rse Kevin Cole material. Classic Fairy Tale Contributing Writer Postal Service and G ive Up is an important musical achieve­ Jen Sullivan Last year was a good one for ment. If nothing else, the record and the Beast. Despite this fact, Contributing Writer Bonnie Ladwig gave a convinc­ sJear." Ben Gibbard. The critically has left indie hipsters the world over scratching their heads. ing performance that truly cap­ :rformanc- acclaimed record This winter, under the direc­ tured Beauty's sweet innocence— ; however, Transat/anticism from Gibbard's For a group just as opposed to tion of Mischelle McIntosh, the a simple, unaffected nature that effect, primary band Death Cab for teeny-bopper pop punk as to Department of Communication melts even the heart of a beast. created the Cutie was his best to date and Moby’s radio electronica, it's Arts branched into children's Hannah Christofer and Amber e music is Well-received by the public. quite the conundrum. What theatre with its unique perform­ Mack, as Beauty's jealous and glory, and Gibbard may become to indie exactly does one do with this music? ance of the classic story of conniving sisters, also added life ser to our rock what Dave Grohl is to hard added to the mix with lyrics The Strokes want you to be Beauty and the Beast. to the script with some clever rith that?" rock, for he has been involved in more typical of indie pop than lazy. The White Stripes want you The Masque o fBeauty and the comic interchange. 5S that one rnore than few things lately. trip-hop or I DM electronica. to rock it plain and simple. B e a st opened with a flourish of acceptable Gibbard has achieved even The first four tracks start the This winter's performance Grandaddy wants you to smile at misty color, drawing the audi­ r. Style is more success in 2003 by teaming record off right before it loses a absurdity. The Postal Service ence into the magic and mystery provides a perfect activity fan of the up with Dntel beatmaster and for­ bit of momentum with wants you to...dance? of its fairy tale realm. mer collaborator Jimmy "Recycled Air." "The District for Li'l Sibs W eekend. Real club-goers across the With a set designed by Don l up being Tamborello to form Postal Sleeps Alone Tonight" is one of nation would probably laugh out­ Jones, this production was tech­ Moments after Beauty's impas­ as become Service and record their debut. their best and an excellent open­ right watching indie kids throw nically brilliant. Subtle lighting sioned whisper, "I love him," the t different The name comes from the way er. "Sleeping In" is extremely their hands up and get their and a revolving stage harkened play ended abruptly for a fairly table for the album was made— catchy if nothing else and groove on. back to the 17th century cos­ anti-climactic conclusion. rought an Tamborello layed down a beat "Nothing Better," most notably, Yet the music is irresistible. tumed masque, which was often While the Prince carried Beauty ndividuals and mailed it via the U.S. Postal is aided by the sweet vocals of Fans of both rock and electronica performed for royalty. off in his arms, a chorus of singers ar worship Service for Gibbard to record the Omaha's Rilo Kiley girls. Fans should be able to appreciate what Grotesques emerged from the filed in for the musical finale it, each is Vocals. The result is the hipster of Nintendo everywhere will Tamborello and Gibbard have floor of the stage in exquisite which was made up of selections cred-record that is their debut, appreciate "Brand New done, and the later can be proud costumes to create a dazzling from Walt Disney's B ea u ty a n d hopefully, G ive Up. The music itself is tech- Colony's" blip-n-beep shout-out of two amazing releases within effect. The most stunning fea­ th e B e a st, and accompanied by ion in our Uo-indie-pop, if that's even a The closer, "National the same year. ture of the set design was a choreography on stage. >rship that genre. The end result is baffling Anthem," is not their strongest Hopefully the quirky tunes that backdrop of approximately one While the dancing was certain­ as of our hut extremely musically reward­ and might've been aided if the became G ive Up are only a start thousand carefully cut-out ly an interesting dynamic in the ing. last minute of vocals were cut for this duo and taste of the roses, made possible by a team performance, the masked :o see stu­ The electronica beat is the base, and the track was left entirely genius they're capable of togeth­ of over eighty people working grotesques of the Beast's forest ns getting hut the real beauty is when instrumental. Still, the entire er. many long hours. did not seem to mesh with the ship and Gibbard's distinct vocals are record is strong from start to This production was driven cheery Disney tunes. ' they are Typography primarily by its sheer spectacle The visual effects still managed to Him Entertainment rather than the dynamics of its to carry this play through as they important Continued from page 1 University. He wanted to use the gifts and abilities he has to Continued from page 10 script. Written completely in cast a spell upon the audience. serve others. He believes in rhyming couplets, the script was This winter's performance pro­ Frame attended Morehead Christian service and desires to sical ones that are free especially, certainly out of the ordinary, but vides a perfect activity for Li'l State University in Kentucky. teach those who are passionate because I can go do homework in it also gave the performance a Sibs Weekend and will bring in Football was his first love, but for his field of work. the balcony." singsong quality that often many children from the commu­ °ver time he became more He said that "God is the ulti­ Some students have expressed proved tiresome and distracting. nity as well. ■nvolved with art and design. He mate designer" who gives tal­ concern over Cedarville's lack of The movement of the plot also But it is not just for children; later taught as a graduate assis­ ents to people and Frame advertising. failed to explore the developing this lovely fairy tale maintains its tant at Western Carolina encourages students to use "If they would maybe show a relationship between Beauty charm for audiences of all ages. those talents for God's glory. video or sound clip of the artist In the field of graphic design, that is coming, it could help sell God is the ultimate Frame has helped implement a more tickets," junior Beth Smith new Typography class. said. designer, who gives Typography, according to Borud said, "I do wish a better talents to people, and Frame, is the "study of letter job was done of advertising the Frame encourages forms and their use in creating concerts we do have. I remember visual language." last year with Shaun Groves, the students to use those Typography has always had a concert wasn't advertised and talents for God's glory. close relationship with the there was a poor showing for the printing industry. People used concert as a result. If people to create and print with "hand­ don't know about the concert, University but, at the time, was crafted type made out of metal they can't go, and that's a shame, n°t interested in pursuing a and wood." "Typography is an because there are quality groups Caching career. important class for the graphic coming to campus that get a bad He then worked as an inde­ designer," said Frame. picture through no one showing pendent designer for four years, SGA art week displayed some up." forking for a number of differ­ of the typography work of )ivitt, Cedars ent firms. Frame's students, proving that Frame had several reasons for S. Huck, Cedarville University graphic design is, indeed, a fine The Masque o fBeauty and the Beast wowed audiences with ornate costumes and an c°ming to work at Cedarville art. innovative stage setup. 12 CEDARS- February 6, 2004 ------A & E Over the Rhine’s "Ohio" Gamers Out & About High Praise and Little Criticism Romance in the Miami Valley Sara Eplin Allison Martin Contributing Writer Contributing Writer As Valentine's Day approaches, you might be wondering what Last year a friend introduced you can do for that special someone in your life on this, the me to the band Over the Rhine. most infamous of romantic holidays. Wanting to expand my CD col­ Maybe you have an important first date with that guy or girl lection, I bought Good Dog, Bad you've been eying across campus for months. Or maybe you're Dog: The Home Recordings, and single and looking for fun ways to spend the evening with your immediately became a fan of friends. Whatever your situation, there are many creative ways OTR's smooth, mellow sound to spend the holiday. and beautiful, emotional lyrics. G o o d D og, B a d D o g became • If you're looking for a night full of culture and beautiful one of my favorite CDs, so it music, check out Wright State University's performance of was hard for me to imagine any­ Giuseppe Verdi's opera, La Traviata. Although the opera will thing better. But OTR's double not be presented on Valentine's Day, there are showings on CD O hio, released in 2003, is February 13 at 7:30 p.m. and February 15 at 3:00 p.m. The cost just that. is $5 for students. One reviewer quoted on OTR's website describes the disc as "a • For a fun evening of shopping,, record of disarming beauty and fine dining, and great entertain­ stunning emotional focus. Very ment, check out the Easton 1 rarely does a band like this come Town Center in Columbus. The ASTON. down the pike and even more unique indoor/outdoor shopping center has a festive, European rarely do they consistently top MSB themselves." look with its stone streets, out­ OTR consists of the hus- once, the songs ended up being here to Sheryl Crow, is too door fountain, and Christmas lights. It also has several restau­ band/wife team Linford "like a body of work." pop/rock for OTR's usual style rants, including Max & Erma's and The Cheesecake Factory. Detweiler and Karin Bergquist, In the end, these twenty-one although the lyrics remain true to For a fun twist, check out the Build-a-Bear factory where you both raised in small towns in songs, totaling over ninety min­ form can custom make a Valentine's teddy bear. Ohio. Both music majors, they utes of music, offer some of Another is "Fool." Although I met while at Malone College OTR's best songs musically and love Norah Jones, the introduc­ • Spending Valentine's Day at and later moved to the neighbor­ lyrically. They reveal the band's tion to "Fool" sounds too much home with the girls? Plan to hood Over the Rhine in thoughts on love, redemption, like her "Turn Me On," and 1 hate watch some great romantic Cincinnati. There they began politics, and change. songs that sound alike. movies. The American Film co-writing songs. In "Jesus in New Orleans," Another song I initially found Institute made a list of the O hio is a special project for the hard to get into is "Nobody most romantic movies made couple because the songs "con­ Number One." Bergquist in the last 100 years. Check nect us to the piece of earth we O hio is a special proj­ attempts a rap that I don't think is out the classics included in their top ten: Casablanca, call home." According to ect...because the songs very successful, but the song Detweiler's liner note, the musi­ grows on you. Gone with the Wind, West Side cal influences heard on the connect us to the piece "Suitcase," one of my favorites, Story, Roman Holiday, An album (Southern gospel, rock, of earth we call home. is a great example of how to use Affair to Remember, The Way country, blues, and jazz) "fertil­ repetition both musically and We Were, Doctor Zhivago, It's a Wonderful Life, Love Story, and ized the soil of our early lives. lyrically (just wait for the City Lights. We sit down at the upright piano Detweiler writes of finding bridge). these days with dirt under our redemption and love in dark The end of disc one is especial­ • Want to watch a fingernails." places. The title track "Ohio" is a ly seamless. You move from movie in the theater? Their eclectic style is heard in plaintive song written by eavesdropping on a painful Win a Date with Tad the differences among the pop Bergquist about the lost dreams break-up in "Professional H a m ilto n is a light­ "Show Me," the country "Jesus she and her friends had growing Daydreamer" to overhearing the hearted, romantic in New Orleans," the spoken up in a small town. bittersweet "Lifelong Fling," an story about love and groove of "Nobody Number She sings "And if 1 knew then, intimate and intense song where friendship. Also play­ One," and the rock sound in oh I was older then, would I see Detweiler shows his incredible ing, B ig F ish is a "How Long Have You Been regret to the last mile?" skills on the piano. whimsical tale com­ Stoned." Written after watching tanks Also note the surreal quality of bining magic and In defense of their wide vari­ roll into Bethlehem, "Changes "Cruel and Pretty," the intensity romance. Both of these movies are showing at Fairfield ety, Bergquist says, "There's Come" is a desperate cry for and longing that drive the percus­ Commons' Regal Hollywood Stadium. nothing wrong with being more redemption and hope. sion and violin in "Bothered," eclectic in your musical taste, so "Remind Us" is another song and the prayer for the coming of • Check out the Gypsy Cafe in Yellow Springs for a quiet why not be eclectic in your where Bergquist's low voice and heaven in the spiritual-inspired evening with the love of your life or a good friend. The Gypsy musical production?" the piano blend perfectly as she "Idea #21 (Not Too Late)." Cafe offers a romantic and cozy atmosphere, perfect for a long The band's decision to release asks innocent questions about There aren't many other CDs I conversation over coffee. O hio as a double album sur­ the war. recommend more highly than • Feel like braving the weather? Riverscape in Dayton offers prised their label, Back Porch If there are any songs I would OTR's O hio. It's the perfect CD outdoor skating. What's more romantic than skating hand-in­ Records. While OTR originally consider skipping, one is "Show for a road trip anywhere in or out hand under the stars? hoped to release two projects at Me." Bergquist's sound, similar of this state. CEDARS- February 6, 2004 13 ------Sports- r i Climbing Wall Challenge at All Levels Coach's Corner L . A Jon Kempe Contributing Writer Kirk Martin,

You struggle hard, but the cold Women's wall spits you off again. Basketball Coach However, you press on as you battle not only against the wall, but against your own physical What has your Cedarville and mental limitations. Your career been like? friends below sound encourag­ Teaching in the School of ing, but you have one goal in Health and Human mind: you will make it to the top. enjoy following after our kids Performance: PACL, Sport Many people avoid the climb­ and spending time with our Management classes, Activity ing wall because they don't think friends. classes they will be able to climb very I spend most of my free time high or get very far. However, either golfing with my son, climbing is not about being good What is a unique aspect of Brent, or chasing after the activ­ or even making it to the top every your team? ities of my three kids. time. It's about personal growth, One of the things I respect about our team is that they gen­ social camaraderie, and fun. How many children do you Whether you are a beginner or uinely care about each other. have? an experienced climber, the rou­ Amy - 1st year teacher/coach in tine is the same. You climb as Favorite food when with the the Clark Shawnee district well as you can and fight against team: Kelly - junior here at CU the same frustrations every time; Pizza. Any kind, anywhere! Brent - senior at Southeastern you critique your footwork, High School who will play golf and refine her technique. adjust your balance, and strive to Cedarville provides year-long Education: at Cedarville next year. increase your stamina. The only The intermediate climber still exposure to the joys and chal­ Graduate of Cedarville difference is the difficulty of the works on technique and stamina lenges of climbing. College, Masters of What are your significant climb. But no matter how good but may begin to limit the During the spring and fall there Educational Administration accomplishments? you are, there are always harder amount of holds he uses. For are several outstanding places to from the University of Dayton It's not my accomplishment but climbs to conquer. instance, he may decide to use climb outdoors. The Red River I'm most proud of the fact that The wall at Cedarville is a great only features (the wall without Gorge is located three hours What do you do when my three kids love the Lord and place to practice your skill and any bolt-on holds) for his feet south in Kentucky and the New you're not coaching? seek to serve Him. I also feel technique. With thirty-five verti­ and only a few bolt-on holds for River Gorge is located four and a I attend Southgate where I great that I can count on my cal feet to work with and five his hands. half hours southwest in West work in the 1-year-old nursery wife to love and support at all ropes to choose from, the begin­ As the climber begins to focus Virginia. during Sunday School. I love times. I obviously "married ning climber has no trouble find­ on limiting holds and using the However, when you can't make to golf and I’m a part-time up!" ing "easy" routes that introduce wall features, climbing the wall it to Kentucky or West Virginia, employee of Locust Hills Golf her to the wall while providing becomes more similar to climb­ Cedarville's wall provides a great course. My wife, Vicki, and I an adequate mental and physical ing a real rock. The wall is tex­ opportunity to push yourself Compiled by: Brant Bloem Workout. tured very well and, aside from beyond what you thought possi­ V Initially, the climber may find being made of fiberglass, it feels ble. that her arms tire rapidly and it is real—so real, in fact, that there Personally, climbing at the wall hard to remain on the wall for are several bouldering routes can help you overcome self­ Huck long periods of time, but this is that avoid the use of bolt-on doubt and an irrational fear of only because she is beginning to holds altogether. heights. Socially, climbing with Photographic Use muscles she is not used to Finally, a more advanced a partner or with several friends using. climber will climb similarly to promotes group unity and friend­ Services The climber will quickly find the intermediate climber, elimi­ ly competition as each member is Scott L. Huck that the more she climbs, the nating more holds to fashion a pushed to become a better more endurance and strength she climb suitable for her skill level. climber. And if nothing else it is Photographer Will develop. Before long she No matter what your skill level a fun way to get some exercise. Will be able to remain on the wall is or how much experience you Specializing in the have, the climbing wall at longer and can begin to define photography you want!

a 0+ Rules for "Find the Button" Contest: [email protected] 766-7167 We've hidden Mark Button somewhere E-mail or call me to look at in this issue! a wedding sample album. The first person to e-mail the Cedars account after 5 p.m. on Friday, February 6, and tell us Mark Button's location will win. Winner will be announced Also available for portrait in the next issue; prize will be sent to winner via campus mail. and band photography. 14 CEDARS- February 6, 2004 Sports r Me Player Profile New Runners, Coach Featuring Eric Leininger ______Add Strength to Indoor Tec L ______j

Sarah Markas memory from CU basketball is Track Team Performance Con Contributing Writer beating Wright State at the Nutter Center. With the addition of Coach Cedarville welcomed anoth­ "There were two guys sitting Angela Hagensen Bolender, the coaching staff has er Texan to the men's basket­ behind our bench," he Contributing Writer The p; ball team this year. In addition explained. "They were all over also changed since last year. men's ai Bolender, who took over as to junior center Drew Borton, us the whole game. When we teams ha head coach in the summer of freshman guard Eric Leininger won, it was awesome that The men's and women's indoor series of joined the team. Leininger everybody rushed the floor. track season is off to a fresh, 2003, commented, "I am excited away. comes from Coppell, Texas, And they are NCAA Division 1 start. Success seems inevitable about the upcoming season as On Jar located between Dallas and Ft. and that was nice to see our with a new coach, hard-working many have been training hard to ketball te Worth. score on SportsCenter." team members, and an unstop­ improve. Our goal is to be the Ring 93-i best we can be and the rest will In high school, he was a Off the court, Leininger pable drive to succeed. Cedarvill three-year starter for two dif­ enjoys hanging out with his Sarah Bailey, a sophomore take care of itself. It will be both ence hon exciting and fun to watch and see ferent schools in Class 5A (the teammates and other friends education major, commented, After n largest class in Texas). For his and going to movies. He also "We have a strong team with lots these goals met and how that Mugabe career, he averaged 14 points goal in my room with a Nerf likes spending quality time of new talent from the freshmen. translates to successful efforts on three-poi the track." and 6.8 rebounds per game. basketball." playing PlayStation 2 with his They're energetic, positive, and rebounds Bolender said about the team, "I He was twice selected to the His family is closely knit. roommate and teammate Scott ready to go for it. The season's shots. all-district first team, twice They all live in the same part of Tarvin. off to a good start." am encouraged by the excellent Greg C work ethic and Christ-like atti­ voted the team offensive MVP, Texas, except when he is away Leininger noted his goals for The teams have 35 men and 25 record fc and is a member of two district at school. "We love to be the season, saying, "I want to women. Quality leadership and tude of the majority of the team. tive gams and area championship teams. around each other and it's be an encouragement to the a big freshman class add to their My goal is to help provide the game. Leininger also made four always fun to be with everyone guys on the team and keep the strengths. foundation so that all our track Playin; buzzer-beating, game-winning else." Despite the long distance, spirits high as much as I per­ Last year’s team will be tough and field athletes can have an the Yell excellent track experience and shots during his junior and his parents often make the trip to sonally can. When I get the to follow, however, as they fin­ Drbana ] senior years. come see their youngest son chance to play, I just want to ished 10th at the NAIA Outdoor have good opportunities to share Jason Wi He first started to play bas­ light it up on the Cedarville make the best of it." Nationals, 3rd at the NCCAA Christ." ■tine poin ketball on the driveway with court. Outdoor Nationals, and 3rd in The team's only major hurdle is Greg i his two older brothers. He Along with many of the guys the American Mideast that Cedarville's new indoor track college g; said,' "I also had a little plastic on the team, Leininger's favorite Conference. This season also may not be completed until late mjury inc looks promising. March because of construction The Yel "The first two meets went real­ delays. ty-seven Intramurals aren't good. For some people, ly well," said Bailey. "I was Bolender said, "Our first home throws d playing on an intramural team is pleased with my time, and a lot outdoor meet is April 16. We are scored by Continued from page 7 a status symbol for themselves. Sporting of us felt that way individually. really encouraging parents and last minul "You can't downgrade some­ My goal is to improve from last family to travel to meets. Our Two da; mural sports: an A league (high one just because they're in intra­ year and to get to know the team home meet will hopefully be well rival Will skill), a B league (average skill), mural sports," said basketball Humor members better." attended." mg the 1 and sometimes a C league (low player Andrew Parks. three and skill). To find more information The \ "We still play seriously [in a B about joining intramurals, go to •tineteen t league]. But we are there to the athletics page and click on On Ja have fun," Chris Harmon said. the "Intramural Sports" link at Q: What do Young's Jersey Dairy Jackets be Just because students play a the left. Or, stop by the intra­ Since sport for intramurals rather than mural office in the Callan you call a • A Working Farm Udders & Putters varsity, it doesn't mean that they Athletic Center. • Two Restaurants Miniature Golf bunch of • Homemade Ice Catered Group No Bull. 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The past two weeks, both the Men's Basketball •Hen's and women's basketball teams have accrued a significant 11/22 BERRY W 89-95 (forfeit) series of victories at home and 1/20 at Urbana W 103-90 away. 1/22 at Wilberforce W 110-74 On January 17, the men's bas­ 1/24 at Malone w 102-89 ketball team played Walsh, win­ 1/29 OHIO DOMINICAN w 82-68 ning 93-65, making this victory 1/31 at Mount Vernon Naz. w 94-85 Cedarville's 12th straight confer­ ence home win. After nineteen minutes of play, Women's Basketball Mugabe Thomas scored four three-point shots, made five 1/20 at Urbana w 87-72 rebounds, and blocked two 1/22 at Wilberforce w 75-57 shots. 1/24 at Malone w 78-68 Greg Guiler broke the school 1/29 OHIO DOMINICAN w 88-65 record for number of consecu­ 1/31 at Mount Vernon Naz. w 102-53 tive games by playing his 123rd home-court winning streak during the game. game. against the Cedarville, but that January 22, Cedarville beat Men's Indoor Track Playing again on January 20, ended with this game. Wilberforce 75-57, two weeks the Yellow Jackets beat the On January 29, Cedarville won after defeating them by forty- 1/23 at Ohio Northern Invite 4th of 8 Urbana Blue Knights 103-90. against Ohio Dominican, 82-68. nine points. Jason Weakley scored twenty- Two days later, the Yellow Kari Flunker scored twelve Women's Indoor Track nine points, a career high. Jackets beat Mount Vernon points, including two free Greg Guiler sat out his first Nazarene 94-85, making a sixth throws, and Tami Gheen and 1/23 at Ohio Northern Invite 3rd of 8 college game ever due to an eye consecutive victory for the Emily Delimpo both scored •njury incurred during practice. Yellow Jackets. eleven points. The Yellow Jackets sank twen­ Meanwhile, the women's bas­ On January 24, the Jackets ty-seven out of thirty-one free ketball team has created a struggled briefly in the first half throws during the game, ten lengthy winning streak. of the game against Malone, Scored by Jason Weakley in the On January 17, they beat although they came back later Upcoming Events: 'ast minute and fifteen seconds. Walsh, 88-63, in their seventh with the help of three-point shots Two days later, Cedarville beat consecutive victory, and their from Tami Gheen, winning 78­ Men's Basketball rival Wilberforce, 110-74, scor- eighteenth consecutive home 68 in the end. 'ng the first sixteen points in court victory. Against Ohio Dominican on 2/5 at Shawnee State Portsmouth, OH 8 p.m. three and a half minutes. Emily Delimpo scored twelve January 29, the Jackets won yet 2/7 TIFFIN (Li'ISibs) Cedarville 7:30 p.m. The Yellow Jackets scored points and twelve rebounds; again, with the score of 88-65, 2/10 URBANA Cedarville 7:30 p.m. nineteen three-point baskets. Brittany Smart also scored on one occasion leading by thir­ 2/14 at Walsh North Canton, OH 3 p.m. On January 24, the Yellow twelve points. ty-two points. 2/17 RIO GRANDE Cedarville 7:30 p.m. Jackets beat Malone 102-89. On January 20, Cedarville beat On January 31, Cedarville 2/21 SHAWNEE STATE Cedarville 7:30 p.m. Since 1986, Malone held a Urbana 87-72, never trailing buried Mount Vernon Nazarene by a score of 102-53. They led Women's Basketball by forty-two points at half time, scoring the first twelve and last seventeen points of the game. 2/5 at Shawnee State Portsmouth, OH 6 p.m. Molly Earley scored sixteen 2/7 TIFFIN (Li'ISibs) Cedarville 5:30 p.m. points, followed by Emily 2/10 URBANA Cedarville 5:30 p.m. Delimpo with twelve points and 2/14 at Walsh North Canton, OH 1 p.m. thirteen rebounds. 2/17 RIO GRANDE Cedarville 5:30 p.m. Kristi Beougher scored twelve 2/21 SHAWNEE STATE Cedarville 5:30 p.m. points and Kari Flunker scored twelve points and seven assists. Indoor Track and Field Karah Walton sank ten points. This was the twelfth consecu­ 2/7 at DePauw Invitational Greencastle, IN 11 a.m. tive win for the Lady Jackets this 2/13 Findlay Open Findlay, OH 2:30 p.m. season. 2/21 at NCCAA Nationals Findlay, OH 9:30 a.m.

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