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Valparaiso University's 2007 & 2008 Indiana Student Newspaper College Weekly of the Year More class, JOSHUA WINS RACE same price Online registration defeats previous plan for credit overload charges Stephanie Lehman Torch Assistant Editor

Online Web registration has saved students from having to pay extra fees for taking too many course credits. In January 2007, administrators became concerned with the num­ ber of students taking course over­ loads - credit hours that surpass the cap set by a student's individual academic college. At the time, Fac­ ulty Senate voted to approve a rec­ ommendation to charge students for each registered credit above the credit limit. The Valparaiso University ad­ ministration, however, recently reached a decision not to charge for overload credits. "Although a fee was recom­ mended for overload credits, it was never implemented because with Renee Brozo / The Torch A student casts a ballot in the Student Union on Monday during the Student Senate presidential and vice presidential contests. the Web registration, we can moni­ tor it in a much better way," said registrar Ann Trost. "The number Close contest favors fifth female to serve, ac­ Johnson said they would of overload credits has dramatically cording to university archi­ DECISION have no problem working to­ decreased since we implemented off-campus junior; vist Mel Doering. gether on senate's executive Web registration. We still monitor Sophomore Alex John­ committee. it, but it's not a big problem." Johnson wins vice » son defeated junior Dana 8 "I look forward to re- "The decision was that at this Dutcher in the vice presi­ J^^T^^^^^^^T" ally sitting down and talk­ time, our advising system seems to presidency dential election, 312-194. ing about our plans for next be managing the system satisfacto­ Joshua, who spent the year," Johnson said. "I don't rily," said Reggie Syrcle, executive Josh Weinhold spring semester studying die that I would have to cross," she think there's anything that we director of university relations. Torch Editor in.Chief in Washington, D.C, said she was said. can't kind of hash out together." Original concerns about over­ One of the closest elections in relieved to no longer have to worry Barnard, who chairs senate's fi­ The-two spent the fall semester loads centered around three issues: Valparaiso University Student Sen­ about running a campaign from nance committee, said that he had working together as Resident As­ administrators did not think it was ate history also ended up being one the East Coast. no advantage in the race because of sistants in Guild-Memorial Hall, a good idea for.students to take a of the most historic. "I'm definitely excited," Joshua Joshua's distance from campus. and both will return to that resi­ significant number of extra credits, Winning by a 46-vote margin, said, "but I am glad that the stress "Liane is off campus, and I'm dence hall as RAs in the fall. similar universities charged their junior Liane Joshua defeated soph­ of not being (at VU) is semi-over." in the middle of budget season," "We'll have even more time to students for overloads and it made omore Ben Barnard in Monday's Joshua said she was surprised he said. "That's why it was so close. get our thoughts together," Joshua advising difficult. student body president election, she won the election, because she We were both in very difficult cir­ said. But despite those early concerns, 287-241. thought not being on campus cumstances." Johnson said that working as the decision remains final. Once inaugurated, Joshua will would make campaigning for votes Though Barnard and Johnson an RA will not prevent him from "Although we know that other be the second black student body very difficult. had joined as "running mates" for president in VU's history and the "I knew it was the biggest hur- the campaign, both Joshua and See Results, page A5 See Overload, page A5 Campus loses Internet connection students without a key resource and the campus network, such as the AT&T fiber optic Information Technology without VU Web site, Course VU, DataVU the ability to restore it. and the campus intranet, were un­ cable accidentally "It's a fiber (optic) cut," said Mike affected. Tucker, IT's senior director. "AT&T A few students, such as junior cut, outage lasts is working on getting a team out theater major Matt Cefalu, did not there and getting it repaired." express much dismay at their in­ According to an e-mail sent ability to go online. nine hours Thursday afternoon by IT, AT&T "I guess it doesn't really affect Brad Anderson expected to have the problem fixed me too much, at least today," Ce­ Torch News Editor "by early to late evening." Inter­ falu said. "Earlier today I had to Around 1 p.m. on Thursday, the net access was restored to campus get some research done ... I kind of world stopped for students of Val­ around 10:30 p.m. lucked out." paraiso University. Or at least, the Because the problem occurred Junior elementary education World Wide Web did. away from campus, there was noth­ major Ashley Schedin, who was That was the approximate time ing IT could do to speed the process writing a paper, agreed. at which the VU campus lost its of recovery, Tucker said. Tim Stride / The Torch connection to the Internet, leaving Services that are hosted within See Internet, page A5 A Web page fails to load Thursday in a Schnabel Hall computer lab.

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Tickets for 'Senior Week' events on sate VU covered. Tickets for "Senior Week" events are now on sale at the Union Information Desk. "Senior Week," a week in which Ik, A events are planned for the graduating senior class, will take place this year from May 12 to 18. The week's events in­ mmr clude a Gary Railcats baseball game and a trip to the Sec­ ond City comedy club in Chicago. Jog to raise money for World Relief Campaign The campus community is invited to participate in the Jakarta Jog and Jamboree, a five-kilometer run and carni­ val to raise funds for the World Relief Campaign. The event kicks off at 10a.m. on Saturday in front of the Chapel of the Resurrection with the jog, followed by the jamboree from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with games, face painting, music and sale of fair trade items on Huegli lawn. Registration for the jog is $20 and begins at 9:30 a.m. Jamboree admission is $5. iT bake sale to benefit Relay for Life Information Technology staff will hold a bake sale from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on May 5 in the Student Union. All proceeds will support the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Fireside chat discusses Middle East Partners for Peace will host a fireside chat from 9 to 10 p.m. on Monday in the second floor fireside lounge in the Christopher Center. Associate professor of history Chuck Shaefer will discuss the history and future of the Middle East in "Holy Turmoil: Conflict in the Middle East and Where It's Going." Handbell Choir to hold spring concert There will be a Handbell Choir spring concert at 7 p.m. on Sunday in the Duesenberg Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. Church celebrates Cinco de Mayo A Cinco de Mayo celebration will take place from 12 to 2:30 p.m. on May 4 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Com­ munity members will prepare traditional Mexican food for all of the guests. The program will feature baile, folklorico, art, music, dancing and other activities. The celebration is sponsored by Gloria Dei Hispanic Mission and is free to the public, although donations are strongly encouraged. Recital honors French organist Faculty and student organists at VU will recognize the centennial anniversary of the birth of the renowned French organist and composer Oliver Messiaen at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Chapel of the Resurrection. The recital is free to the public. Students present research at symposium Seniors in VU's International Economics and Cultur­ al Affairs program will discuss their year-long research projects detailing human rights violations taking place Tim Stride / The Torch throughout the world during a symposium. The students' Two children climb a batting net at the women's softball game against Butler on Tuesday at the VU Softball Field. presentations - each related to this year's theme "Rights and Wrongs" - will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in the Mueller Hall Refectory. The event is free and open to the printed as a service of The Torch public. VUPD They retrieved their items, and went VUPD officers and the Valparaiso Personal finance expert speaks to students their separate ways without inci- city fire department responded to Peter Bielagus, a leading personal finance expert for col­ report dent. Brandt Hall in reference to an ill lege students and young professionals, will give two pre­ student. Officers and VFD treat- sentations on campus at 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Monday in April 23 the Christopher Center. The event is free and open to the Athletics-Recreation Center person- the student to Porter Valparaiso public. nel reported that the glass part of a Hos Student Senate positions available Applications are available for the following Student Sen­ ate executive positions: executive secretary, assistant trea­ April 24 surer, parliamentarian, and public relations coordinator. fficer towed a vehicle Contact the screening committee chair Cody Schumaker I'd of for an application.

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The Torch corrects its mistakes. If you see something you believe is a factual error, contact Editor in Chief Josh Weinhold at [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, April 25, 2008 Campus News A3 Finance committee tackles budgets Senate forced to make cuts in student funding

Colin Selbo Torch Assistant Editor

Student Senate waited until well past the 11th hour Monday to begin the tedious, and often contentious, budgeting process. As the clock struck midnight at Monday's meeting, the finance com­ mittee presented budget proposals for media and budgeted student or­ ganizations. Combined, the budgets totaled more than $500,000. Finance committee received more than $717,000 in requests, but was forced to cut budgets in order to hit senate's target bottom line of $506,300, the "amount senate ex­ pects to be available next year for media and budgeted organizations. The committee presented senate with proposals that come within $300 of the target amount. Student body president Matt Cavin said senate realizes cuts, even Tim Stride / The Torch if necessary, will not leave organiza­ At-large senator and finance committee chair Ben Barnard votes during budget discussions at Monday night's Student Senate meeting. Senate is scheduled to take up tions pleased. budgets again at next week's meeting. "Very few organizations are going to be thrilled," Cavin said. tion Student Society of America. SA does is under wraps," Schon and Kids" line item, a move he said, "At present there's not an effi­ "That's how the budget process . Some organization leaders said said. "We're always on the forefront "is almost like taking candy from a cient way to give media and bud­ works." they believe senate's push to move of things, like working on the 150th baby." geted organizations any sort of up­ Money was tighter than usual more organizations to budgeted anniversary (celebration). We do a "We can only go so far down in per flexibility," Cavin said. "As more this time around, as 16 of the 20 status has made funds harder to lot of work behind the scenes that our budget before we completely (organizations) come in, it has to be organizations in the media and come by. students are not aware of." stop programming," he said. subdivided differently." budgeted category will receive less "(Senate) is trying to go about Ben Barnard, at-large senator Sophomore Cameron Banga, Barnard said a key factor for fi­ money than last year if proposals it the right way, but it's hard when and finance committee chairman, incoming WVUR general manager, nance committee was examining from finance committee pass sen­ you add more organizations," said senate believed PRSSA was said the cuts for his organization the benefits organizations bring to ate without adjustments. This is said Union Board president Matt ready for the higher status. were not expected. campus. unlikely, however, as any senator is Riley. "Even adding one more "Senate had made the same re­ "It's disappointing to see these "Judging relative merit is impos­ able to make changes on the floor budgeted organization hurts ev­ quests they do of all budgeted or­ cuts after the great year we've had sible," Barnard said. "What it comes when senate votes on budgets next eryone ... Senate's got to cut it off ganizations, and PRSSA complied and you're trying to keep improv­ down to is the number of students week. somewhere." with those requests," he said. ing and expanding year in and year or amount of benefit received (by But it appears a near certainty PRSSA, a group recently moved Leaders from some of campus' out," he said. the students)." that a majority of organizations will from allocated to budget status, is in larger organizations are hope­ Banga mentioned a cut in the He also asked that organizations be faced with a smaller bottom line line to receive more than $11,000, a ful senate can dig up some extra SourceStock line item - WVUR's alert him to their concerns before than the previous year. substantial increase over the $4,000 money. annual fall concert - and a cut in Monday's senate meeting. If current proposals from fi­ the organization received last year "I view it as a perk for big or­ the promotions line item as two of "I am openly encouraging orga­ nance committee hold, senate will while in allocated status. ganizations to have increases, or at his biggest concerns. nizations to get in touch with me so be among the four organizations Junior Mackenna Schon, presi­ least the same amount as last year," Cavin said he recognized the we can hash out what it is we are go­ receiving a budget increase from dent of PRSSA, defended the in­ Riley said. difficulties, but said there is pres­ ing to do," he said. last year. The other three are Dance crease and the organizations Work He specifically mentioned fi­ ently no clear remedy for large or­ Etc., Valparaiso International Stu­ on campus. nance committee's decision to ganizations forced to deal with un­ Contact Colin Selbo at torch. dent Assoication and Public Rela- "We find that a lot of what PRS­ eliminate T-shirts from UB's "Sibs expected cuts. [email protected]. DFC debates distribution of rollover money do that," Barnard said. "The matter nization. "(The rollover) was money leaving vice president Cana Laska Discussion heats is closed." "This is a social sorority. When that was laying around. It's a lot of to cast the deciding vote. Monday's votes were the culmi­ other Greek organizations do the money to be spent and needed to Laska voted against giving mon­ up over how to nation of a month-long process for same, they are required to find their be spent instead of senate holding it ey to DXP. the Discretionary Funds Commit­ funding through a indefinitely." Even as senate moved on to the spend remaining tee, which was charged by senate to different means," Sophomore remaining proposals from the DFC, determine the best way to spend the Barnard said, stress­ If senate wants to senator and stu­ the atmosphere remained charged money in fund available rollover money. ing that DXP was a dent body vice- with many senators operating on The night began with junior selective group, un­ spend everything, president elect short fuses. Additional proposals senator Kevin Strbjak, chair of the like organizations fine. But don't spend Alex Johnson were highlighted by $40,000 ap­ Colin Selbo DFC, and Barnard, chair of the fi­ normally funded by said numerous proved for the VU recreational Torch Assistant Editor it just because (you nance committee, presenting to senate. times during sports department, with the stipu­ senate nine separate proposals for Student body have it.) the meeting lation that money be spent on new The chance to spend extra mon­ the $100,000. After voting in favor president Matt Cav­ that spending equipment for the cardio fitness ey leaves most people with a smile. of three proposals with little debate in also emphasized Kevin Strbjak all $100,000 center. But the long awaited opportunity - including $15,000 to fund six co­ this point after the Chair of Discretionary should be a pri­ As the debate winded down, to spend $100,000 in rollover funds median performances sponsored by meeting. Funds Committee ority. senate rejected - numerous im­ left Student Senators frustrated and Union Board - proceedings reached "The question is "There have promptu proposals for the money divided Monday night after the most a deadlock. whether we should been people that ultimately was left unspent. argumentative debate of the year. The catalyst was a proposal from fund a social Greek organization," who have said it would be bad to The proposals drew the ire of sev­ When the raised voices finally Delta Xi Phi for $1,000 to help fund Cavin said. "If Alliance (VU's gay, use all $100,000," Johnson said. eral senators. returned to normal volume, senate a speaker who addresses gay, les­ lesbian, bisexual, transgender and "I think that everyone sitting in "I didn't want to see people had distributed more than $94,000 bian, bisexual and transgender is­ straight supporters organization) the back of this room would have throwing money at something just of the available $100,000. But after sues. After Strbjak moved to elimi­ had submitted this proposal, it every right to expect us to use all of to spend it," Strbjak said after the voting to limit the long and conten­ nate the funding for DXP, emotions would have gone through no prob­ this money," he said, referencing the meeting. "Jf senate wants to spend tious debate, senate was unable to flared and prompted senate into a lem." audience attending Monday's meet­ everything, fine. But don't spend it agree on how to spend the remain­ debate that was as angry as it was But nursing senator Heather ing. just because (you have it.)" ing money, which for the time being circular. McClain disagreed, saying after the In the end, senate left more than Strbjak said he was hopeful that remains in the rollover account. "If we can spend money for co-' meeting that the speaker's topic was $5,000 in the rollover account. But the ill feelings of Monday night At-large senator Ben Barnard medians, then we can spend $1,000 a concern to some senators. while a proposal to give extra fund­ would not carry over to the rest of said it is unlikely the issue will be for a gay, lesbian and bisexual "If DXP hadn't specified what ing to SourceStock - WVUR's an­ the year. addressed again before the end of speaker," said international senator kind of speaker they wanted to nual fall concert - was left with par­ "Some mean things were said, the year. Husain Abbas Saifuddin. bring in, it would have been accept­ tial funding after facing cuts, DXP but everyone knows it's just busi­ "The Senate could in theory re­ Other senators focused on"the able to some people," she said. ended up receiving nothing. ness." visit parts of it. However, there re­ precedent that would be set by McClain also raised a point Senate voted, 10-10, on whether Contact Colin Selbo at torch. ally exists no proper procedure to spending money on a Greek orga­ shared by other senators. to lower the $1,000 for DXP to zero, [email protected]. A4 Campus News The Torch | Friday, April 25, 2008 Accreditation association evaluates campus numbered hours into their college amount of time between accredita­ diation process, with the comple­ will not be made publicly available University report education, the university has been tions that is granted by The Higher tion of the $33 million Christopher beyond a declaration that the uni­ continually re-accredited with high Learning Commission of the North Center for Library and Information versity has been accredited for the available to faculty marks. Central Association of Colleges and Resources. stated number of years. This week, a team from the ac- Schools. The accreditation process for This is partially due to worries and students crediation association was on cam­ The association accredits not VU that culminated in the three- that an institution could make a Jon Eaton pus to evaluate the university on a only VU, but also about 1,100 in­ day campus visit of the peer review big marketing tool out of a positive Torch Senior Writer first-hand basis. stitutions of higher learning in 19 team involved about two years of accreditation report. Rather the re­ "Should the team find some­ states. preparation. During this time, the port is meant for betterment of the What would you do if Valparaiso thing they are concerned about, Syrcle said he didn't anticipate university put together a self-study institution itself, Syrcle said. University was suddenly no longer they could recommend a shorter VU's accreditation status changing report for the association, incorpo­ . As a resource for students and able to offer bachelors' degrees? time between accreditations," said anytime soon, either. During the rating the views of administrators, faculty, however, a draft of the uni­ Should the school fail to be ac­ Reggie Syrcle, executive director of 1998 accreditation, one of the only faculty, students, staff and members versity's self-study report was made credited, that could eventually be university relations. major negative comments by the of the community. available in its entirety to the cam­ the case. But it would certainly take Since 1929, the university has peer review team was that the uni­ The report will be taken into ac­ pus community. a lot to make that happen. consistently received high ac­ versity's library facilities were not in count by the accreditation team in The report can be found at www. Luckily for the thousands of stu­ creditation marks. A decade ago, keeping with the quality of the other addition to the observations they intra.valpo.edu/accreditation. dents who have each poured tens VU received re-accreditation for a facilities on campus, Syrcle said. made while on campus. Contact Jon Eaton at torch. of thousands of dollars and un­ 10-year period. This is the highest That will change with this accre- The accreditation team's report [email protected]. Student awarded national defense fellowship win the award. the fellowship in an unexpected service. I also needed a statement Wood said this represents a Wood looks to "I didn't think I had a chance," way. of goals - what I foresee myself do­ unique situation in the field of com­ he said. "I am humbled to receive "Lots of Valpo engineers were ing, what I have been doing. I want puters. continue studies something so prestigious." applying for the National Science to develop the next breakthrough "The problem is you can't push Only 200 graduate students out Foundation Fellowship," Wood technology of computers, so I de­ that much farther - these little com­ in nanotechnology of more than 3,400 applicants were said. "However, I found out the tailed some ideas in my statement." puter devices can't be made much chosen for the fellowship. Appli­ deadline was in November, and After graduation, Wood said he smaller. Another technology could cants were reviewed by research of­ it was already December. Still, I plans on attending the University give you another breakthrough, an­ Francesca Sagala fices of the U.S. Navy, Air Force and wanted to find something. So I was of Illinois to continue his studies other speed. No one knows how it Torch Staff Writer Army. advised to look into this. Since the in nanotechnology, as well as pur­ will be resolved." The fellowship will cover Wood's deadline was in January, I had more sue a master's degree as well as a Its a challenge that Wood said he Ever want to know the secrets of tuition and fees, as well as a yearly time." doctorate and possibly an MBA in looks forward to solving, however. nanotechnology and gigahertz? Just stipend beginning at $30,500 for the According to Wood, a lot of electrical and computer engineer­ "It's kind of exciting - no one ask Valparaiso University senior, next three years as Wood continues preparation was needed when ap­ ing. knows what could solve this," Wood Josh Wood. to pursue an advanced degree. plying for the fellowship. Wood said he's mainly interested said. "You almost have to be a mad Recently, the computer engi­ "(The Department of Defense "I needed four letters of recom­ in studying a computer phenom­ scientist. You have to play around neering major was awarded the is) looking for scientists, engineers, mendation - two from faculty at enon known as "Moore's Law." with it. Still, it'd be great to be the 2008 National Defense Science and people involved in stem-related dis­ the College of Engineering, as well "The power of a computer person who discovers it. It will bet­ Engineering Graduate Fellowship, a ciplines," Wood explained. "They as one from the dean and a Lieuten­ doubles every 18 months," Wood ter the human condition, which is highly competitive graduate fellow­ want to keep the qualified engineers ant from the Commander of Navy," explained. "You start out with real why I want to study it." ship awarded by the Department of here, the good talent here - not Wood said. "Also, I needed my tran­ slow processors, than a gigahertz. Defense. overseas." scripts, as well as test scores, extra­ It's a lot faster than 10, 15 years Contact Francesca Sagala at Wood said he felt "shocked" to Wood said he found out about curricular activities, community ago." torch. news@valpo. edu.

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Member FDIC E.O.E.-V-D i-888-CENTIER • www.centier.com/iobs The Torch | Friday, April 25, 2008 Campus News A5 Students abroad allowed to vote after all students to par­ of people," Sifuentes for the opportunity to vote, she was Senate President/ Senate elections ticipate in senate said. "Even before slightly turned off by the extensive Vice President Elections elections on Friday, that, we'd been try­ process. committee reverses overruling a deci­ ing to come up with "I'd have to jump through all sion made earlier a new way of han­ these hoops in order to vote," Fer­ vote after uproar last week that ex­ dling study-abroad ringer said. "It just seemed like so cluded them from ballots." much work, whereas at Valpo I'd Kathryn Kattalia doing so. Liane Joshua T-U ... Alex Johnson only have to stop by the table and Torch Assistant News Editor "There's never been a format that The committee fill out the form." allowed study-abroad students to chose to send out an online bal­ Ferringer said that despite the Oceans may separate them, vote before without fear of fraud," lot to all students participating in slight inconvenience, she was hap­ but Valparaiso University's study- said sophomore Luis Sifuentes, oversea, domestic and co-op study py to have her vote counted in the abroad students were able to recon­ chairman of the elections commit­ programs. election. nect with campus life on Monday tee. "There was just never a secure Students were informed via "I do think off-campus students and Wednesday as they voted in way to vote." e-mail that they were to send the should be allowed to vote," Ferrin­ Student Senate elections. Sifuentes said that the commit­ completed ballot to committee ger said. "We're still paying students "It's certainly important for tee had initially decided not to al­ members Sifuentes and seniors at Valpo, even if we're not physically President ' Vice President senate to provide a medium for low study-abroad students to vote Matt Wellsand and Kevin Wright by on campus." Position Dan Trubey / The Torch off-campus students to vote," said because there was no system in 5 p.m. the day of the elections. The committee did not experi­ senior Matt Olsen, member of Stu­ place for accurately counting off- "We decided that in order to ence any problems with the new While the committee hopes to dent Senate's elections committee. campus ballots. verify all the votes that came in, procedure, Sifuentes said. use the system in future elections, "They should be able to voice their The decision was met with stu­ all three of us had to receive the e- "It's a very comprehensive sys­ Sifuentes said that there is nothing concern and to show their approval dent protest, forcing the committee mail," Sifuentes said. "If we didn't, tem that allows for several checks to in the by-laws that will make it a or disapproval of a candidate." to rethink the issue. the vote wouldn't count." ensure votes are counted properly mandatory method. The elections committee voted "Immediately after the decision Anne Ferringer, a sophomore and that the committee followed Contact Kathryn Kattalia at 4-1 in favor of allowing off-campus we got negative feedback from a lot studying in Cambridge, England, correct procedure," Olsen said. [email protected]. said that while she was thankful Results, from page Al student votes had counted in a stu­ ficient election process was critical that involves granting and denying body president was Leland Willis, dent body presidential or vice presi­ for a senate that has worked to re­ funds to student organizations, had who served from 1973-74. devoting his full attention to sen­ dential election since 2004. establish legitimacy with the cam­ an adverse effect on his campaign. Past female student body presi­ ate. Both candidates for president pus community after three years "The work done on this year's dents include Barbara (Berthal) "I've always felt like my position and vice president ran unopposed of controversial or nonexistent stu­ finance committee is some of the Gockel (1943-44), Phyllis Graeb- as an RA has brought me closer to in 2006 and 2007. The winner of the dent elections. proudest work I've done at this uni­ ner (1944-45), Mary (Fitz) Miller students," he said. "I'm able to relate 2005 election, Amy Stark, was dis­ "It was a good election. It was versity," Barnard said. "We've served (1975-76) and Meredith Paull to them better because I deal with qualified for an undisclosed griev­ clean," Barnard said. "That's impor­ student organizations, we've found (2003-04). them on a much more regular ba­ ance despite defeating Adam King, tant." common ground. We've done a lot sis." 347-306. Barnard denied that his role as of good work this year." Contact Josh Weinhold at torch. Monday was the first time that Barnard said that a fair and ef­ finance committee chairman, a job VU's only other black student [email protected]. University offers stop-smoking program campus that wished to stop smok­ week nicotine replacement system ed to help reduce health risks posed on campus at 20 outdoor locations Quitting help now ing. It was held during two sessions, and four free counseling sessions. by secondhand smoke. The city of and in vehicles. The designated on April 4 and Friday. Quit kits are also offered at the Valparaiso has a similar policy that smoking areas were recently moved available as part of "It's a step in the right direc­ health center. bans smoking in public places. further away from buildings to help tion for-the university," said senior "It is a big challenge to quit "(There are) health benefits for promote a healthy environment for new tobacco-free Kendre Israel, a student intern at smoking," Israel said. the community," Gleason said. students, visitors and the campus Tobacco Education and Prevention Susan Gleason, program coordi­ The ban is particularly important community as a whole. campus policy Coalition of Porter County. nator of the TEPCPC, which is lo­ for people who have asthma or oth­ Junior Celeste Arendall said she Although it was the university's cated in the College of Nursing, said er illnesses where inhaling smoke agrees with the ban on smoking, but Molly Smerika choice to go tobacco-free, the TEP- that even though smoking isn't ille­ causes difficulty in breathing, ad­ she does not believe it will encour­ Torch Staff Writer CPC has helped create programs for gal, students who smoke are putting ministrators say. age people to stop smoking. Beginning July 1, Valparaiso those who wish to stop smoking. others at risk who might breathe in "I personally think it's a good "People are going to smoke no University will institute a smoke- There is currently a tobacco secondhand smoke. choice," said sophomore Karissa matter what," Arendall said. "You free campus, which will includes hotline open to students, staff and "It's a public health issue," Glea­ Strnad. "It will discourage people can ban it from campus, but it's not the ban of all tobacco products. faculty at the university. The hotline, son said. "It will be healthier for ev­ (who smoke) to come to the uni­ going to stop those that smoke." A smoking cessation program T-800-QUIT-NOW is funded by eryone on campus." versity." Contact Molly Smerika at torch. was recently available for those on the state of Indiana, and offers a two- The smoke-free policy was creat­ Smoking is currently permitted news@valpo. edu. WVUR wins Indiana Radio School of the Year Torch Staff Report WVUR-FM 95.1 The Source, Val­ paraiso University's student-run ra­ dio station, received 13 awards from the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters, including the distinc­ tion of Radio School of the Year. It is the second time in three years that The Source has been rec­ ognized as the state's top collegiate radio station. The station won five first place awards, four second place awards and three third place awards. Production director Adam Amin won first place awards for sports- casting, spot production and news­ cast. General manager Eric Brooks took first in the play-by-play cate­ gory. Assisstant sports director Dave Schroeder won for best package. Sports director Nick Kovatch and Brooks took second place in the sportscasting category, while Brooks, Kovatch and Josh Wein­ hold of "Eric and Josh in the Morn­ ing" won second place in the air personality field. Amin won second for play-by-play. The station won third place awards for imaging and newscast. - . Katelyn Ryan / The Torch Contact Torch News Editor Brad Students take a smoke break outside a residence hall. As part of its tobacco-free campus effort, the university is offering programs to help smokers kick the habit. Anderson at [email protected]. A6 Campus News The Torch | Friday, April 25, 2008

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"I'm doing OK because I print­ institutions charge an overload ed a lot earlier," she said. fee for enrollment in credits be­ Rice price crisis Others said they were more yond a specific level, our analysis strongly affected by the outage. shows that at this time such a fee High grain costs and soy to make ethanol and biod- through more than 300 pounds "At first, I thought it was my is not necessary here," Trost said. iesel also has boosted food prices, of dry rice a week, is still buying computer," said freshman his­ "At the time the question was first affecting Asia now though economists disagree on Thai rice. Her customers would tory and secondary education raised, there was some concern, how much. notice any change, she said. She major Michael Suhany "On my but after further review the ad­ Rice markets in particular hasn't stockpiled, but is instead way over (to the IT Help Desk), vising system we have in place spreading across have been jolted as a number of buying sacks as needed and hop­ I discovered, at least in Lankenau seems to be doing an adequate rice-exporting countries have re­ ing the cost will drop within a few (Hall), that it was down. Anything job of monitoring enrollment for globe, hitting US. stricted international sales in or­ months. She hasn't raised menu I was going to do, I can't do for a excessive credits." Jim Downing der to reduce prices for their own prices, citing the need to stay while." Administrators also said they McClatchy-Tribune News Services citizens. competitive. "It's been really annoying," believe the issue has been laid to For California rice farmers, Duong said that as soon as said senior marketing major Erin rest for at least a few years. Close SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The though, the high rice prices are a prices of Thai rice began to climb, Murray. "I'm trying to write a pa­ tracking of students' credit loads global rice panic has come to Sac­ boon. Even though the short- and she bought 10 sacks for her home. per and can't get any quotes." has shown less student desire to ramento. medium-grain varieties grown That 500-pound order will last her "It's just like the olden days," take substantial extra credits. As word of food riots and ex­ in the state are sold into differ­ extended family of seven about said Mallory Dignin, senior inter­ "In terms of tracking, we cre­ port shutdowns in Asia reached ent markets than Thai jasmine eight months, she said. national service major. ate a spreadsheet each semester California in recent weeks, wor­ rice, which has seen the steepest "Every meal, there's rice," she Nathanael Romero, senior of the number of students who ried shoppers have been buying increases, spot-market prices for said. philosophy major, also was dis­ have overload credits from each up hundreds of pounds of rice at bulk California rice are up 50 per­ Nathan Childs, an expert on mayed. college," Trost said. "It's a longitu­ a time from the Asian supermar­ cent since February, to about $20 global rice markets with the U.S. "I saw a sign that said the In­ dinal study, so we can see trends kets, looking for security against for 100 pounds. Department of Agriculture, tied ternet was down, and I was con­ from year to year over a period of rising prices. "We're kind of riding the coat- the jump in the price of Thai rice fused," he said. "I thought it must years. "When people saw the price tails," said Pat Daddow, who runs to a cascade of events touched off be an old sign." "Since we have seen a drop in jump $2 or $3, they started buying the California Rice Exchange in by attempts by several rice-grow­ "Using online stuff and data­ the number of students who take like crazy - 10 bags, 15 bags," said Yuba City. ing nations to combat food infla­ bases is such an integral part of overload credits in the last .five Cu Van, a floor manager at Gold­ Domestic varieties of rice - tion within their own borders. the library experience," Romero years, I don't think that it will star Supermarket. Each bag weighs long-grain from Texas, for in­ Last fall India and Vietnam, said. "It's miserable; we can't do come up in the near future. How­ 50 pounds. stance - sell in some markets for both of which typically export sev­ anything. Everything is impos­ ever, if we should see an upward In recent weeks, the retail less than half the price of Thai eral million tons of rice annually, sible." trend, then it could come under price for a 50-pound sack of Thai jasmine rice. But grocers, shop­ announced they would be reducing . Despite seemingly widespread consideration again." jasmine rice, the prized variety pers and restaurateurs said the rice exports in order to drive down dismay among students, the IT served steamed in Chinese and cheaper domestic long-grain va­ domestic prices. China, Egypt and Help Desk received "only 47 Contact Stephanie Lehman at Southeast Asian cuisine, has risen rieties are suitable only for fried Cambodia followed suit, further calls today," according to Tucker. [email protected]. from roughly $20 to $40, straining rice: Only Thai jasmine delivers restricting the amount of rice on "We've actually had more calls budgets for families and restau­ the softness and aroma for proper the global market. about Athena running out of disk rants. steamed rice. Rice-importing nations around space, rather than the Internet," "We wouldn't go out and delete The spike in the cost of Thai Still, Van said, some of her cus­ the world then began scrambling he said. files," Tucker said. "We work with rice is one of the most extreme ex­ tomers have begun to try other to secure supplies, driving up the Athena is the faculty equiva­ people to find a better place for them amples of a trend that is pushing varieties. One morning last week, .price for what rice remained avail­ lent to Artemis, the campus' (than on Athena)." up prices for all the major globally she pointed to a single bag of Cali­ able on global markets. shared student database. On "We purchased some (extra) disk traded food commodities - rice, fornia medium-grain rice - typi­ Thailand, the worlds largest Thursday morning, professors space earlier this year," Tucker said, wheat, corn, soy and dairy prod­ cally used for sushi - lying askew rice exporter, is reporting record began seeing error messages in­ describing IT's long-term solution ucts. Experts say the increases on a pallet. It was all that was left harvests this year. But the in­ forming them that the database to the problem of depleted storage largely have been driven by de­ of a one-ton shipment that arrived crease in supply hasn't been nearly was full. space. "It's just a matter of time until mand from booming Asian econ­ two days earlier. enough to offset global demand, In order to make room on Ath­ that's implemented." omies combined with poor har­ But Paula Duong, manager Childs said, and the price of bulk ena, IT worked with professors to vests in key export countries like at King Palace Seafood Restau­ Thai jasmine rice has nearly dou­ remove some files from the data­ Contact Brad Anderson at torch. Australia. The demand for corn rant in Sacramento, which goes bled since December. base, Tucker said. [email protected].

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pivotal superdelegates that she's the won among whites, women, those Hillary beats strongest Democrat and that Obama with incomes below $50,000 and no is a flawed candidate who can't win college education, those older than Barack in Dems big states against the Republicans 65, Roman Catholics and Jews, and this fall because he couldn't beat her gun owners. Pennsylvania in them in the spring. Among whites 60 and older - a "I think maybe the question solid third of the vote - she won by ought to be: Why can't he close the nearly 2-1. primary deal? With his extraordinary finan­ More than one in 10 white vot­ cial advantage, why can't he win a ers said the race of the candidate Steven Thomma state like this one, if that's the way was important to their decision, McClatchy-Tribune News Services it turns out?" Clinton said earlier and they went for Clinton by a 3-1 Tuesday. margin. WASHINGTON - Hillary Clin­ Obama turned his attention Obama won among African- ton won a hard-fought Pennsylva­ quickly to the next round of votes, Americans, men, those under the nia primary Tuesday, beating rival flying Tuesday evening to Evans- age of 44 and those with incomes Barack Obama in a scrappy victory ville, Ind., site of the next primary above $200,000. that she hopes will keep her under­ showdown in two weeks. He won Philadelphia and its dog campaign alive to fight another "There were a lot of folks who suburbs; she won everywhere else. day. didn't think we could make this a Turnout was heavy in a state see­ The New York senator was car­ race when it started," he said of the ing its first contested Democratic ried to victory by whites, women, campaign in Pennsylvania. "They primary since 1976. the working class and the elderly thought we were going to be blown One out of 10 voters said they'd - the third time she's been rescued out. But we worked hard, and we changed their party registrations so from the brink of political death traveled across the state to big cit­ they could vote in the primary, ac­ after must-win victories in New ies and small towns, to factories cording to exit polls. They broke for Hampshire in January and Ohio in and VFW halls. And now, six weeks Obama by a*margin of nearly 2-1. March. later, we closed the gap." Yet late-deciding voters - in­ With 82 percent of the precincts He brushed aside as trivial much cluding those who'd long been reg­ reporting, Clinton led by a margin of the recent campaign, which istered Democrats - broke heavily of 55 percent to 45 percent. The seemed to have stalled his gains in for Clinton. television networks and the Associ­ Pennsylvania. One possible explanation was ated Press declared her the winner "It's easy to get caught up in the the flood of controversial news based on exit polls and early return distractions and the silliness and about Obama in recent weeks, as trends. the tit-for-tat that consumes our well as his defensive performance "Some counted me out and said politics, the bickering that none of in a debate last week. to drop out," Clinton told cheering us are entirely immune to, and that Another possible ingredient

supporters in Philadelphia Tuesday trivializes the profound issues - two in the mix was mischief: Popular MCT evening. "But the American people wars, an economy in recession, a conservative talk show host Rush Hunter Struby, 10, listens to former President Bill Clinton during a campaign don't quit. And they deserve a presi­ planet in peril," he said. Limbaugh for weeks urged his loyal stop for his wife, Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, dent who doesn't quit, either. "But that kind of politics is not listeners to register as Democrats in Hillsborough, N.C. "You listened and today you why we are here tonight. It's not to vote for Clinton and prolong an chose. ... Because of you, the tide is why I'm here and it's not why you're increasingly harsh battle that might rest hadn't yet been allocated. turning." here." benefit the Republicans. Clinton also looked to gain on Noting that Obama outspent her Earlier in the day, he'd insisted The Pennsylvania vote could well Obama in the popular vote. 3-1 in the state, Clinton made a di­ that he remained on his way to win­ do that, even if it remains a daunt­ But it was her last chance to rect appeal for contributions to shore ning the nomination even with a ing challenge for Clinton to win the score a big gain on Obama, who Pennsylvania 1 up her cash-starved campaign. loss in Pennsylvania. nomination. led in the nationwide vote count by "We can only keep winning if "We're coming to the end of this With 158 delegates at stake - as much as 800,000. After Tuesday, As of 03:10 a.m. ET we can keep competing against an process, and if you look, we've won likely to be divided almost evenly there are only seven states - and opponent who outspends us," she twice as many states. We've won - Clinton could gain only incre­ Puerto Rico - left to vote, none of 99% of precincts reporting ^Qtff said. the popular vote by a fairly sub­ mentally on Obama, who entered them as big. Hillary Clinton 55% Clinton was desperate for a win, stantial margin. We've got a very the day leading by 1,648 to 1,509, a The final votes are May 6 in Barack Obama 45% big lead in pledged delegates, and margin of 139. Indiana and North Carolina, fol­ especially a big win, to jumpstart Other 0% her campaign heading into the final we've competed in every state, win An early count by the Associated lowed by West Virginia, Kentucky, stretch of primaries. She's looking or lose." Press had her winning 38 delegates Oregon, Montana, Puerto Rico and ©2008 MCT for a series of victories to convince Exit polls showed that Clinton to Obama's 34, a net gain of 4. The South Dakota. Pennsylvania What's next for the Dems The long battle between presidential candidates Barack ^^»r-" voters Obama struggles Obama and Hillary Clinton for their party's nomination goes on. A record 8.3 million people are registered to vote in Counted At stake Pennsylvania's primary. Whafs ftgfftS I Pledged delegates Pledged delegates for grabs happened since January: Zl^gfifZ and superdelegates, in nine remaining primaries 408 with white vote New voters registered ^**T as of April 23 Others, however, say his job Total 218,923 Obama Candidate has would get harder, that he'd never get Democrats Republicans the support of some Democrats and Clinton 152,775 40,1% perhaps other whites who haven't 2,025 needed carried whites to nominate voted in the Democratic primaries. only seven times That would compound the historic challenge that any Democrat faces Importance of the superdelegates Switched party ID Steven Thomma in winning whites in a general pres­ Additional superdelegates each would Total super- 794 McClatchy-Tribune News Services idential election - where no Demo­ need if they were to win 55 percent delegates 178,913 registered voters x changed their affiliation crat has won a majority of the white of the vote in every remaining contest Clinton has 258 vote since Lyndon Johnson did in (delegates at stake) WASHINGTON - If the Demo­ Obama has 234 To To cratic primaries are a guide, Barack 1964. Democrats Republicans Obama has a problem with white "He would have a harder time Guam Ind. N.C. W.Va. Ky. Ore. P.R. Mpnt._S.D. 164,026 14,887 Superdelegates needed voters. winning white voters in the general Obama election than Hillary," said Brad The Illinois senator won only 38 Clinton percent of the white vote in Penn­ Coker, the managing partner of (4) (72) (115) (28) (51) (52) (55) (1«)(t) 212 sylvania on Tuesday, a big part of Mason-Dixon Polling 8c Research, © 2008 MCT which does surveys for McClatchy Source: AP, National Association of Secretaries of State Source: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania the reason he lost the state. And it's Graphic: Pat Carr ©2008 MCT Graphic: Judy Treible not just the Keystone State. and MSNBC. Of the 30 states so far where Why? It's impossible to draw voters were interviewed as they broad conclusions about the mo­ the White House. how they voted - and they broke for but I know it was with a lot of peo­ left polling places, Obama won the tives of white voters in the Demo­ Bitter feelings likely were stirred Clinton by a margin of 3-1. ple here. There's a lot of prejudice," white vote in just seven, including cratic primaries. by revelations about Obama's for­ One was Richard Sackett, a retir­ Pimicter said. his home state of Illinois. Some just may like Clinton mer pastor, seen in videos using ra­ ee from Greensburg, a small town Would Obama have a chance at a Even in Iowa, where his kickoff more, preferring her experience cially inflammatory language, such near Pittsburgh. majority of white votes in the fall? victory had supporters reveling in or her stand on issues such as the as calling the country the "U.S. of Did he vote against Obama be­ Dick Harpootlian, former chair­ his ability to win an overwhelm­ economy or health care, said G. KKK-A." They likely were aggravat­ cause of his race? man of the Democratic Party in ingly white state, he took only 33 Terry Madonna, a professor of pub­ ed further when Obama said that "It was a factor, but a bigger South Carolina, thinks that even if he percent of the white vote in a multi- lic affairs at Franklin & Marshall working-class Pennsylvanians cling factor was his lack of experience," loses some white votes to racist sen­ candidate field. College in Lancaster, Pa. to God and guns out of bitterness. Sackett said. "He talks about bring­ timents, he'll win other whites eager Some think he could do better Some may find him too liberal. "That's created a problem not ing people together; the only people to vote for an African-American. winning white votes in the fall be­ Some, no doubt, harbor racist just among white voters, but the en­ he brought together were blacks." "There will be people who cause white supporters of New York sentiments toward the first Afri­ tire state," Madonna said. Another was Mary Lou Pimicter, wouldn't vote for a black man come Sen. Hillary Clinton would rally to can-American with a genuine shot More than one in 10 whites in the owner of a deli in Nanticoke, a hell or high water. But we're getting him rather than to Republican Sen. at winning not only a major party Pennsylvania this week said that the town near Wilkes-Barre. to the point where that is a minor- John McCain of Arizona. presidential nomination but also race of the candidate was a factor in "Race was not a factor for me, ity" +

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The Torch | Friday, April 25, 2008 A10 say nonsense. Get over it. It's so old by now. Supreme Court justice OPINION Antonin Scalia on Bush v. Gore STAFF EDITORIAL Hi! I'm Flicker, the true voice of ... maybe smaller cities like Valpo Valparaiso University. Something should learn from example and bothering you? Send me an AOL create "V-lines," too, or else people Instant Message at VUTorch. should stop providing impractical Discord distracts solutions for problems such as high I'll make sure it shows up on the gas prices." Opinion pages every week. And - April 23 from fund allocationdon' t worry, it's anonymous. "Hey! Senior choice awards! It's A few weeks ago, a member of Greek organization is still uncalled "I find it interesting that both just like high school, except less Student Senate compared the gov­ for. Not only are Greek organiza­ The Torch's endorsed candidates relevant, because I don't know erning body to a "family." On Mon­ tions selective in their membership, are Greek and male ... not sayin' everyone in my class! Plus, day night, that family turned dys­ they have alternative means of rais­ anything, just sayin ..." the categories are not all that functional. ing money not available to other - April 18 interesting. More effort next time, There is nothing wrong with sen­ student organizations. please." ators getting at each others throats. Yet, there was no reason to leave "You know that drainage area by - April 24 They are free to conduct meetings this money in the rollover. The best U.S. 30? When I got to the library, in whatever style or capacity they solution is to give WVUR the mon­ it was grass. Now, there are geese FLICKER "We have an MLK Arboretum? VU choose. While raised voices and ey that finance committee added swimming in it." BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION has the nerve to call that thing an speaking out of turn does not exact­ to the original DFC proposal. That - April 19 arboretum? It's the empty space ly follow parliamentary procedure, would take care of most Of the mon­ bells I hear, between the VUCA and Schnabel, it is at least entertaining for those of ey that will otherwise return to the "Why am I required to read a the banner ads exulting, for crying out loud! Suddenly we us who.sit in on the meetings week rollover account unnecessarily. pornographic novel for a class in While follow eyes the Facebook find out there are some unnamed after week. With a slate of budgets staring the honors college, called 'Christ' page, the profile grim and daring: trees on campus, so why not call What counts is that senate ulti­ them directly in the face, we can College?" But O heart! heart! heart! it the MLK Arboretum? What a mately gets the job done. That did only hope cooler heads prevail this - April 19 O the bleeding drops of red, joke." not happen Monday. Monday when senate performs its Where on the deck my - April 24 The majority of the discussion most important duty. There will "I take it back - whoever did it, did Bandwidth lies, on whether or be a lot more a good job of getting rid of the ants Fallen cold and dead. "Thank God the Internet came not to approve at stake at that in 'Berg. Thank you." O Bandwidth! my Bandwidth! back. I don't know what I would proposals from If senate runs into the meeting when - April 20 rise up, complete the task... have done with my life." the discre­ same problems it did voting begins Damn, I don't know if I can get - April 24 tionary funds Monday, students will be on budgets for "Hey, don't be hating on the the next stanza. OK, Flicker, I'll get committe e the campus' cafeterias so much. Swine would be back to you later with the whole "Hey, I'm drunk! What are you did bear fruit, the ones without a seat largest student proud to eat such food." poem." going to do about it, VUPA, ya however. Sen­ at the senate family organizations. - April 21 - April 21 (wussies)? ate spent more dinner table. If senate VUPD*" than $94,000 runs into the "O Bandwidth! My Bandwidth! our "So they say we should vote with -April 24 of money that same problems long download not done; dollars and stop buying gas so that had sat in the rollover account for it did Monday, students will be the The download screen was big gas prices fall... instead we should The views expressed in Flicker too long. ones without a seat at the senate and black, the prize was nearly use public transportation ... but are solely those of individual But serving the student body family dinner table. won; that only works when the city you members of the campus must remain the focus of all sena­ YouTube was near, the live in has public transportation community. tors. Disagreements will arise - and Senate letters spot-on it is often good when they do - but Lost in the shuffle Monday night those disagreements cannot stand were two well-reasoned letters in the way of service to students. passed by senate. One is addressed LETTER TO THE EDITOR During the final portion of the DFC to VU President Alan Harre and debate, senate lost that focus. concerns the possibility of the VU Editorial misses mark on tivity fees received by the senate Senate's bottom line increased only With more than $5,000 still administration taking on the job senate rollover allocation are expected to be given to student to provide $6,000 in grant funding available from the initial $100,000 of providing compensation to top organizations" merely reflects The to other recognized and allocated - most of it cut from a proposal to executives from select student orga­ I'd like to extend a special thanks Torch staff's affective misunder­ organizations - not to mention give additional funding to WVUR's nizations. to The Torch staff for highlighting standing of the arrangement. These $1,000 in scholarships. annual fall concert, SourceStock A similar letter was already the work of Student Senate ("Time funds must serve to the benefit of VU's largest organizations do - senate could not reach an agree­ passed by senate, but vetoed by for Rollover to be Spent," April 18). students. Cardio-fitness equipment great things for the campus; yet, ment on what to do with the mon­ student body president Matt Cav­ However, I must express my severe certainly serves students. they also spend the most money, ey. The spare cash now returns to a in. The letter passed Monday pro­ displeasure with their assessment of . In 1952, the Student Council and some pad their budgets sig­ rollover account that already has an vides additional ideas for how the senate's decisions. held a referendum to increase ac­ nificantly. When an organizational adequate buffer in case of an emer­ compensation proposal could be Senate has made incredible tivity fees by 300 percent, providing budget exceeds' $40,000, sen­ gency. executed successfully and further strides this year to fund crucial pro­ $45,000 to build the Student Union. ate should have little patience for Without giving the proposals explains the benefits of such a pro­ grams and to distribute "rollover" More than 83 percent of students grumblings about a $1,000 negative much thought, several senators posal. Cavin has signed this letter dollars. I congratulate the senators agreed. Today, that would gener­ variance over last year. These major proposed some last minute options and passed it on to Harre. for their landmark decision to allo­ ate $1,154 million for VU. In 1971, organizations are already in a cov­ for spending the remaining money. If an agreement is ultimately cate $94,108.25 of "rollover" funds a senate frustrated with the health eted position; 80 of the remaining All of these options were ultimately reached on this proposal, it would via a competitive application pro­ center donated $1,000 to Planned organizations must vie for $85,400. rejected. free up significant money that could cess. Parenthood. Since 1986, the sen­ Simply put, this is how a budgeting One of these proposals would then be shared by other student or­ The greatest beneficiary of these ate has matched an annual $15,000 process works; it is better for you to have returned $1,000 to Delta Xi ganizations. funds will be Valparaiso Univer­ donation to support cultural arts at cope with it here than to react vio­ Phi, a multicultural sorority, in or­ The other letter asks Harre to sity's recreational sports depart­ VU. This year, the senate subsidized lently when it confronts you in the der to partially fund a speaker who seek out donations that would ment, which will receive $40,000 free, rides on the V-Line. None of workforce. gives talks addressing gay, lesbian, match the $40,000 passed by sen­ for cardio-fitness equipment as it these are student organizations. As more organizations move bisexual and transgender issues. ate for additional equipment for the moves into the current bookstore. Senate's foremost charge is to into allocated and budgeted cat­ This is the proposal that sparked cardio-fitness room. This was~ari excellent decision by support student life on campus. egories, next year's senate must set most of the night's frustration. - If this amount is matched, stu­ the senators, and it addresses a dire Sometimes, that means student or­ clear strategic priorities to weed Returning this money to DXP dents would receive double the need on the VU campus. ganizations; other times, it doesn't. out organizational redundancies. would not have been wise. While benefits. The senate then sent a letter to As senate moves into next year, it And senate leaders must work to the rollover money should be treat­ Both these letters show that administrators, requesting match­ must be careful to ensure that it combat the balkanized protection­ ed differently from money in the senate still has its head in the right ing contributions from external is adequately serving the student ism of larger campus groups. While normal budget, giving money to a place. sources. I believe that this request population - and not merely fund­ we congratulate the leaders of bud­ will be honored within the next ing often vacuous student organiza­ geted and media organizations, we Staff editorials are written by an editorial board selected from the staff year - exhibiting the strong part­ tions. must also realize that some of the Notably, the senate gives the allocated and recognized organiza­ of The Torch. They represent the official position of the newspaper. nership between this year's senate and university administrators. overwhelming majority of its funds tions may have done just as much, The Torch staff's assertion that to student organizations. This "roll­ with far less money. this allocation was a "bailout" paints over" decision came right in the I look forward to coming back THE TORCH students in an unnecessarily adver­ middle of senate's annual budgeting to campus, to use the senate-funded VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER VOL. 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Students, school must hy*poc*ri#sy \hi-Mpa-kre-se\ n, pi -sies : a strike healthy balance feigning to be what one is not or to believe ter separate from the ARC should allow the university "to provide what one does not; example : printing off availability to students for longer hours, as well as to maintain facil­ thousands of fliers promoting conservation. ity availability during major events Brandon Tomlinson at the ARC, such as VU sporting Torch Staff Writer events and concerts. A specter is haunting the cam­ Another important aspect of pus of Valparaiso University. The finding a healthy balance in one's specter of poor health. student life is eating well. Needless Happy More than the usual case of the to say, procuring the occasional common cold, which seems to creep pint of cookie dough from Lanke­ about the residence halls each year, nau Hall or stocking up on cartons Earth many VU students find themselves of Ben & Jerry's New York Super suffering from a far more damaging Fudge Chunk Ice Cream at the ailment - they are out of shape. Round Table are not exercises in This is not to hold up some ideal prudent judgment. week! aesthetic quality of "shapeliness," There is some difficulty, how­ but rather to recognize that most ever, in maintaining a balanced diet students find it difficult to maintain when one is limited to the current a healthy lifestyle cafeteria options. Robert Thompson/ The Torch during their time It is equally important Fresh greens, at VU. Fortunately, along with ripe VU is headed in a that the university do fruits and veg­ noticeable new di­ everything it can to etables, are often Internet's disappearance disturbs rection. provide students with hard to procure. Currently, Luckily, it Internet had more integrity than all my other friends? I could always availability to stu­ the opportunities to seems that the that. rely on Internet to deliver my mes­ dent fitness facili­ not only begin, but new union will He was there for me when I sages to my friends and send their ties at the Athlet- help to remedy needed him, always willing to help replies instantly and honestly. I ics-Recreation maintain, a healthy many of these me procrastinate on a paper, and could trust him not to change a Center is poor. lifestyle that will problems. A shift Evan Korshavn willing to help me finish it when I word. Oftentimes, •' the extend beyond their to a more central Torch Staff Writer finally had to. He was always there Most importantly, how will I hours that facilities dining location Somewhere between noon and 1 with the latest sports scores for my procrastinate? Internet and I used such as the weight time at VU. provides the op­ p.m. Thursday, the world as I knew favorite teams. He always told me to just sit at my desk and goof off and cardio rooms portunity to pro­ it changed dramatically. the important until I decided to are open do not align with the busy vide a more comprehensive and In fact, it ceased to exist. I ar­ news right away, do a little work. schedules of a college student. altogether healthier menu. rived back in my room to find the making sure I Without so much Whether it was Many of VU's peer institutions, This is not to say that we need horror of horrors. went about my day as a warning, for five minutes such as Butler and Drake, are open to eliminate those tasty Snickers Internet was gone. well-informed. my omniscient, or 30, he would longer hours and during times such ice cream bars in their eight grams Without so much as a warning, And when I was always under­ as early in the morning and late at of delicious saturated fat glory, but my omniscient, omnipresent com­ down, he'd always omnipresent stand when I night that provide greater flexibility rather that we need to make eating panion had disappeared. I attempt­ be there with a companion had had to get back to work. Every­ to their students for scheduling time right the norm for every student, ed to find out what had happened joke or video to disappeared. I to maintain an active and physically and not a challenge. to him, but couldn't. Why? Because lift my spirits. one else expects fit lifestyle. Every student's quest to-maintain- the very being I would turn to for Without him attempted to find out a certain time VU needs to explore the possi­ a healthy lifestyle should remain an such information was the one that though, I'm lost. I what had happened commitment bility of extending hours such that ongoing task during their years of was missing. don't know how to from me. They it provides an ample amount of op­ study. It is important for students My connection to the outside continue. He was to him, but couldn't. don't understand portunity to all students to access to take it upon themselves to make world had been severed. that important. that sometimes I fitness facilities. smart choices when it comes to Sure, TV was there to try and Everything seems so much harder just need a short break. With regards to providing more health. console me, inform me. But it wasn't with Internet gone. How will I do I know his disappearance has adequate availability to physical fit­ It is equally important, though, the same. TV was pushy, allowing research for my papers? I've heard probably affected you the same way. ness equipment, however, it appears that the university do everything me only to choose where to look, rumor of these things called "card We all knew Internet. He was ev­ that the campus is taking steps in it can to provide students with the not what to do. I was at his mercy. catalogs" and "scholarly books," but eryone's friend. He did all of these the right direction. Recently it was opportunities to not only begin, but Internet wasn't like that. He al­ I don't know how to use.them. In­ things for all of us.^ure, sometimes determined that, once the new Stu­ maintain, a healthy lifestyle that will ways let me decide what to do. He ternet always showed me the way. we took him for granted, wouldn't dent Union opens and the book extend beyond their time at VU. never forced me to learn about the How will I be able to follow my thank him for all he does. But with store transfers over to that facil­ Things are. beginning to move '72 Miami Dolphins or the Franco- team's game? Internet always knew him gone, it only proves how large a ity, the current book store facility in a positive new direction. Let us Prussian War like TV did. Even what was going on right when it role he played in our lives. would be renovated and a new stu­ all work together to ensure that this when his annoying friends, Pop- happened and would tell me just a So, Internet, wherever you are, dent fitness center would be placed improvement persists. ups, would try and talk to me, I split second after he found out. My please come back. We miss you. there. The views expressed are those of could tell he only begrudgingly al­ best replacement is to hang out with The views expressed are those of These prospects are promising the writer and-not necessarily those lowed it. He was ashamed of such TV and hope he occasionally lets the writer and not necessarily those for the collective health of the VU of The Torch. Contact Brandon Tom­ characters, unlike TV who was con­ slip a little information. of The Torch. Contact Evan Kor­ campus community. A fitness cen­ linson at [email protected]. stantly schilling some new product. How will I stay in contact with shavn at [email protected]. Resolve oil price problems with more creative solutions dustry, the oil companies get special too dependent on Middle Eastern from point A to point B, and many tax breaks. Tax breaks that, if re­ These high gas prices oil (while at the same time we do people use their cars for much more moved, could easily provide for bet­ are another reason more and more to anger the leaders than that. ter public schools, better healthcare, of those countries), but they don't Cars running on E-85 aren't more jobs through public works that the upcoming want us to break that dependency much better, and the price of E-85 AJ. Wilusz projects and maybe even help pay presidential election because of caribou. seems like it goes up and down with Torch Staff Writer the price of gas, which doesn't help for our mistake in Iraq. is so important. If we I'm sorry, animal rights activists, I remember, about 10 or 15 years And now that I'm talking about but the civil rights train was for hu­ save much money. ago, my mom used to complain Iraq, here's another thought for elect someone who mans only, not animals. They're just Not to mention the fact that I because gas was more than $1 per you. is only going to do going to have to adapt. can't afford a new car right now be­ gallon. I really wish I had that prob­ The United States, one of the I realize my timing is horrible. cause half of my paycheck pays for lem. best-educated countries on the more to anger the Earlier this week was Earth Day, a gas for my current car. Instead, I'm wasting about half planet, was not smart enough to OPEC countries, oil day when I'm supposed to do good These high gas prices are anoth­ my weekly paycheck on the same take control of the Iraqi oil fields prices will continue for the planet by walking instead of er reason that the upcoming presi­ exact gas that now costs $3.75 a gal­ when we invaded the country. If we driving, picking up trash and try­ dential election is so important. If lon. are supposed to be liberating these to rise, unless we do ing to be more "green," and here I we^elect someone who is only go­ As of this week, it costs me more people, we shouldn't be doing it for the smart thing and am complaining about the cost of ing to do more to anger the OPEC now to fill up my 4-cylinder Chevy nothing, and by controlling the oil look to Alaska. what's "causing" global warming. countries, oil prices will continue to Cavalier than it did to fill up my fields, we could start controlling It also opens the door for people rise, unless we do the smart thing very thirsty Grand Cherokee Lare­ these prices. who are terrified because of global and look to Alaska (which is a good do in high school. Sure, the Iraqi people need some­ sis." It wouldn't be a crisis at all if warming (even though the earth idea no matter who gets elected). I I also wish I had the problems thing to rebuild their economy. But we would start drawing on the oil has heating and cooling cycles) to would also start working on rela­ that the oil companies have. Spend­ until they are willing to step up to we have in Alaska. But apparently tell me to reduce my "carbon foot­ tions with Brazil. Rumor has it that ing the $100 billion in profits that the plate and take over their coun­ some caribou and some trees are print" and buy a hybrid if I don't a large oil reserve was discovered the top four oil companies had last try, we should be getting something more important than humans, as want to pay high gas prices. off Brazil's shores. year must be really tough. out of having our boys putting their seen by a nature reserve there that But the fact of the matter is that The views expressed are those of After all, $100 billion doesn't get lives on the line. prevents us from making our lives while hybrids are better on gas, they the writer and not necessarily those you too far these days. Iraq isn't America's only mis­ much easier and gas less expensive. just aren't useful for many applica­ of The Torch. Contact A.J. Wilusz at But yet, in such a profitable in­ take when it comes to this oil "cri- People complain because we are tions outside of getting yourself torch. opinion@valpo. edu. The Torch | Friday, April 25, 2008 A12

Softball team in first place in Horizon SPORTS League with 9-3 record, A16 Tennis heads to postseason

Mens tennis earns controversial victory over IPFW

Dean Siemon Torch Staff Writer

After being swept 7-0 in their fi­ nal Horizon League match against Cleveland State, the Valparaiso University men's tennis team fin­ ished the regular season on a high note, defeating Indiana-Purdue- Fort Wayne at home Monday, 4-3. In doubles play, senior Dan Bru­ nette and freshman Kyle Stump lost to IPFW's Justin Collins and Na­ than Jones, 8-4, while seniors Mike Wagner and Mike Shideler downed Carlos Gonzalez and Arturo Salda- go, 8-6. The doubles point was decided in a match that went into an extra set, as IPFW's Francisco Sigaud and Hermann Kuschke defeated ju­ nior Alex Lau and sophomore Tom Litscher, 9-8 (7-3). The brown and gold have had trouble winning the doubles point this season, but the Crusaders came back in singles play, winning four of the six matches. Tim Stride /The Torch "We have lost some very close Senior John Giusti slides into third base safely against Judson University. The Crusaders defeated the Eagles, 13-0. doubles points in previous match­ es," said head coach Jim Daugherty. "But losing close ones made them more determined in the singles. It made them more motivated to keep fighting to the very end." The team match was decided when Brunette defeated Saldago SMALL STRIDES in No. 5 singles after Saldago was forced to default after cursing at the VU gave its starting pitcher a "Our bullpen guys came in Flames scored a pair of unearned official in Spanish. Crusaders earn comfortable lead in the first, scor­ and threw strikes," Woodson said. runs aided by an error and two- "It is not how we wanted to win," ing three runs in the frame. Sopho­ "That's what we're looking for to be hit batsmen in the second. An RBI Daugherty said.. "But with Dan go­ victory over Judson more Jeff Greco put the first run successful. single by Tony Altavilla in the third ing up two in the third, he was pick­ on the board with a bases-loaded On Tuesday, the Crusaders trav­ increased the visitors lead to 3-0. ing up momentum." after blowout loss groundout. A fielder's choice and eled to Central Michigan to battle The teams traded runs through Daugherty said he was pleased another groundout accounted for the Chippewas in a 13-2 loss. VU the middle innings before UIC with the performances of Lau and Nick Kovatch the other runs. took a 2-0 lead through five innings jumped out in front 13-8 in the top Shideler in No. 1 and No. 2 singles. Torch Staff Writer Fifth-year senior Zach Rodegh­ with DeBruin driving in both runs. of the sixth with a six-run inning. "If we can win decisively in our ero also singled in the first inning Central Michigan tied the game VU wouldn't go away and put out top two positions, we know we can After a week that featured the to extend his hitting streak to 15 in the bottom of the fifth with two four runs of its own in the bottom do well in the other matches," he Valparaiso University baseball team games. runs. half of the inning. said. coming up short in a slugfest and The Crusaders chased Judson After a single run in the sixth, Adam Worthington kept the The Crusaders return to action two blowouts, the Crusaders finally starter Aclibiades Gonzales from the Chippewas opened the flood­ Crusaders off the scoreboard for the at 7 a.m. on Saturday against Butler put it all together to beat Judson the game with a four-run third in­ gates with a 10-run eighth inning. final 3.1 innings to earn his fourth in the Horizon League tournament University, 13-0, Wednesday after­ ning highlighted by two throwing Junior John Snelten started the save of the year. in Indianapolis, Ind. noon at Emory G. Bauer Field. errors and a wild pitch by the Ea­ game for VU going 5 1/3 innings Game two saw UIC jump out "We have a huge challenge in With the aid of a strong gale gles. giving up three runs on five hits. to a 9-1 lead after three innings as front of us," Daugherty said. "I am whipping in from center, freshman The brown and gold put four "One thing you try to eliminate Gulbransen got roughed up giving very pleased that the team unani­ Jon Gulbransen pitched five shutout more tallies up on a two-run double is the big inning," senior John Gius­ up all nine runs in 2 1/3 innings of mously wanted to work harder this innings to pick up his second win of from senior Dan DeBruin, a sacri­ ti said. "You can put away a team work. The Flames went on to take week than they ever have." the season. fice fly from Greco and an RBI sin­ with it. They had some good hitting game two 14-4. "For the most part he pitched gle from freshman Justin Frane. and sometimes things just fall apart "Both teams kept the ball up and well," said head coach Tracy Wood­ "Everyone was seeing the ball like that." couldn't get good control," Wood­ Womens tennis to son. "However, he didn't have much well," Greco said. "Their pitchers On Friday, the Crusaders host­ son said. "The second game we command and left the ball up. He had a lack of command and put ed first place Illinois-Chicago for just got too far behind and couldn't face Vikings in HL was fortunate to have the wind us into more hitters' counts and a doubleheader that produced a catch up." blowing in." walked us. It's easier to hit with guys combined 44 runs and 56 hits. The VU returns to action today at championships Gulbransen did allow four walks on base and we took advantage." Flames won game one, 14-12, in a 3 p.m. against Butler at Emory G. in the contest and gave up two hits, The bullpen pitched the final game that went back and forth most Bauer Field. - With the Horizon League but got five strikeouts at opportune four innings as four relief pitchers of the way. Championships looming in the times to keep the Eagles off the combined to give up just one hit to UIC jumped out to a 3-0 lead Contact Nick Kovatch at torch. near future, the Valparaiso Univer­ scoreboard. seal the victory. after two and a half innings. The sports@valpo. edu. sity women's tennis team found it­ self with a winless record in league competition. close out the regular season. check by their Cleveland State op­ were defeated in the No. 2 and No. 3 believes in the team heading into In desperate need of a confi­ "The competition is getting ponents. singles matches, respectively. their first Horizon League tour­ dence-boosting victory, the Cru­ tough," said head coach Jay Adams. In doubles play, the team of Sa­ "We had a very tough match nament match against Cleveland saders took to the court over the On Saturday against the Vikings, jevic and sophomore Julie Wing­ against Youngstown State," Adams State. weekend against Cleveland State at junior Kim Sajevic was defeated in strom defeated Denisa Muntean said. "We should have won those "My biggest thing is confidence," home and Youngstown State on the the No. 1 singles match by Jackie and Sanda Bjelan, 8-2, but the No. 2 first two sets." Adams said. "I feel that we have a road. Tabb, 6-4, 6-2, while junior Molly and No. 3 doubles teams, consisting In doubles competition, Sajevic chance to win. My team needs to go Yet again, the results were not Keifer lost in No. 2 singles to Jenn of Keifer and Lawson, and Antro­ and Wingstrom lost in No. 1 play to out and play hard ... In the tourna­ in VU's favor, as the Vikings and Myers, 6-1,6-1. bus and O'Reilly, respectively, were Volkova and Tanisha Welch, 8-2. ment, anything can happen." Penguins handed the brown and The bottom half of singles did both downed by the Vikings. With the loss to Youngstown The Crusaders open champion­ gold back-to-back resounding 7-0 not fare much better for the Cru­ On Monday against Youngstown State, the Crusaders finished out the ship play at noon today against the defeats. saders, as sophomore Christine An­ State, Sajevic was defeated by Anna season with a 2-15 overall record. Vikings in Indianapolis. The losses dropped the Crusad­ trobus and freshmen Laura Lawson Volkova in No. 1 singles, 6-2, 7-6 Even though the team has had Contact Dean Siemon at torch. ers to 0-8 in the Horizon League to and Jackie O'Reilly were held in (7-4), while Keifer and Wingstrom a tough season, Adams said he still [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, April 25, 2008 Sports A13

John Dimmick / Torch photo illustration Jake Long (from left), Darren McFadden and Matt Ryan are all expected to be early selections in this weekend's NFL Draft. Long has already signed a contract with the Miami Dolphins. Predicting the NFL Draft

est defenses in the NFL last year, Chris Long would mean that they HE WHO DELIVERS and will likely turn to defensive wouldn't start losing any time tackle Glenn Dorsey to help stop soon. Losing their second first- the run. round pick, the 31st pick, due to The Atlanta Falcons have the the 'Spygate' scandal will turn out third pick in the draft. They'll to not hurt them at all. Dont expect early probably draft Matt Ryan because, The first round of the draft will well, something happened to their also allow several teams to bring in draft day drama franchise quarterback. It's just young running backs. a shame they can't draft a head Besides McFadden, Rashard Mark Schoeck coach after being deserted by for­ Mendenhall of Illinois, Felix Jones Torch Staff Writer mer coach Bobby Petrino. (McFadden's backup at Arkansas) The perfect spot for Darren and Oregon's Jonathan Stewart You're about to read a very bold McFadden is at the fourth pick, are all sure to be taken in the first prediction. with the Oakland Raiders. The round. tmtDELIVERS With the first pick in the 2008 Raider defense could also use de­ The 2008 draft exhibits great NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins fensive end Chris Long to help talent on the offensive and defen­ will select offensive tackle Jake build a defense, since it's never too sive lines, too, which should kill Long. late to start doing that. the draft's television ratings. Three OK, so the Dolphins already But after using their first pick good prospects at quarterback are signed him to a contract. It's a in the draft last projected to go good prediction, nonetheless. year on JaMa- the second The few picks of the draft rcus Russell at But when it comes round, which should be about as surprising as quarterback, down to it, the might keep view­ the first one, too. Especially after Darren Mc­ big-name first- ers around. expert Mel Kiper - and his George Fadden could Chad Henne Clooney in "O Brother, Where Art help create an rounders could end from Michigan, Thou?" haircut - has been analyz­ offensive back- up meaning nothing Louisville's Brian ing the upcoming draft on ESPN field that will be Brohm and Dela­ for the last 11 months. among the best ware's Joe Flacco AMERICA'S SANDWICH DELIVERY EXPERTS! The fun part of the draft is in the league in a few years. are possible second-rounders that that the best players don't always Chris Long will most likely find will certainly make some noise in go first. Running back Darren a good home in Kansas City with the NFL in a few years. Teams like McFadden is the most appealing the Chiefs. Though the Chiefs' of­ the Dolphins, Chiefs and Ravens VALPARAISO player available, and he's clearly fense wasn't as spectacular last sea­ are likely to indulge in these tal­ 1608 E. LINCOLNWAY AVE. - 219.548.9911 not going to be drafted first. And son as it was supposed to be, their ents. probably not second or third, ei­ personnel strength is on the offen­ But when it comes down to it, PORTAGE ther. sive side. Long will likely bloom the big-name first-rounders could The St. Louis Rams are slotted into one of the best defensive ends end up meaning nothing, and the 2547 WILLOWCREEK RD. ~ 219.764.2029 second in the draft order after a in the league in a hurry. big difference-makers could be dismal 3-13 season, and they are The scary part about Long's Sunday draft picks, rather than in set at the running back position. role in the draft is that the New the first two rounds on Saturday. ffllVIY JOHj\f> After a new contract for quarter­ England Patriots acquired the Otherwise, we'll all be able to JIMMY back Marc Bulger, they won't make seventh pick in the draft from the say that the great Mel Kiper was WE JOHNS a move for quarterback Matt Ryan, San Francisco 49ers, and they are right. either, even though Ryan has been considering trading up in order to And no one wants to do that. DELIVER! tabbed as the best quarterback in draft Long. the draft. With plenty of trade bait avail­ Contact Mark Schoeck at torch. The Rams had one of the weak­ able for them, being able to draft sports@valpo. edu. ^jggSSBiSgSggj^SgjSm A14 Sports Friday, April 25, 2008 | The Torch

SPORTS BRIEFS News and Notes From Wiler, the only Crusader named Competitive sportsmen to the second team, started all 11 Around VU Sports games on the offensive line. The sophomore holds a 3.28 GPA as Schneider has found that many said. "You need to show respect for • Four members of the Val­ a political science major and is a of these lessons come from interac­ the game." paraiso University football team three-time member of the PFL fall tions with fellow players. Robinson said the importance of have been named to the academic academic honor roll. "Great athletes are great listeners respect for opposing players is a way all-Pioneer Football League first and great communicators," he said. of showing good sportsmanship. team, and another player was • The VU football team is A player must learn from the "We want to be the best," Robin­ named to the second team. scheduled to play six home games VU athletes embody past while playing his best in the son said, "but we don't want to hurt Juniors Matt Watkins, Ryan during the 2008 campaign for the moment. them. If a player on the other team Koepke and Ryan Kozey and first time since 2004. Additionally, Crusader spirit "A competitor always takes a day gets hurt, we'll be helpful." sophomore Adam Rundh earned the Crusaders will open the season off to get better," said senior softball Ultimately, a true competitor first team honors for the brown on a Thursday night in Joliet, 111., Tom Firme player Shannon Robinson. leads by example. and gold, while junior Justin Wiler against Saint Francis (111.). Torch Staff Writer And hard work can never be de­ "If I'm not getting it done, it was named to the second team. The Crusaders host Concordia tracted. shows," Robinson said. Watkins, a defensive back, (Wise.) on Saturday, Sept. 13 in One line from the song "Eye of "A competitor plays every point "I play to the best of my ability," totaled 71 tackles, 41 of which were the brown and gold's 2008 home the Tiger" states, "Don't lose your like it's match point," junior men's Rodeghero said. "If I can honestly solo, to rank second on the team in opener. The contest will be VU's grip on the dreams of the past. You tennis player Alex Lau said. "I don't say that I did my best, then I've the category. The junior recovered first game played on the new field must fight just to keep, them alive." like that some guys don't work hard done well." a pair of fumbles and intercepted turf. The game against Concordia Outfielder Zach Rodeghero is on some points. It's wasting a point. In order to do this, the team must three passes. As a marketing major, marks the Crusaders' first of four one of many Valparaiso Univer­ I play every point like it could win acknowledge players' strengths and Watkins has a 3.43 grade point home games in five weeks for VU. sity athletes who say they believe the match." weaknesses. For instance, Schneider average and has been named to the VU closes non-conference play strongly in the need to keep the "Hard work beats talent every said that some players thrive under Pioneer Football League's Academ­ against Marian (Ind.) on Sept. 20 dream alive. time," Robinson agreed. pressure and some do not. ic Honor Roll three times. before having a bye week on Sept. "There's no question," the fifth- Even with hard work, frustration "You might have a player who Koepke, who also received the 27. year senior said. "You have to have can set in, but the athletes maintain lives for that big moment," he said, award, led VU with 79 tackles last The Crusaders travel to San Di­ the drive'to succeed." that being able to recover from a "and another that's a .300 hitter who season, including five for a loss. ego oh Oct. 4 to play in the team's A great competitor is much poor play is important. hits .500 with no one on and .100 Additionally, the junior was a PFL opener before returning to more than an athlete in a sporting "You have to treat every point with runners on." second team all-PFL selection. As Brown Field for Homecoming on atmosphere. like it's a new point," Lau said. "Nev­ In the end, a team needs to know a mechanical engineering major Oct. 11 against Davidson. A great competitor is a driven, er look back. Always look forward." what they are striving for. Koepke holds a 3.59 GPA and is a VU's annual battle against classy, goal-setting hard worker Robinson maintained that a "Goals are definitely important," two-time First Team Academic All- instate rival Butler will be held who is always learning about his or player always has new opportuni­ Robinson said. "You just set small PFL pick. at Brown Field on Oct. 18 before her sport. ties. goals, like getting a hit, or just get Kozey, a three-time PFL Fall consecutive road games against "You are a student of the game," "If you have a bad at-bat, you on base, drawing a walk. Then you Academic Honor Roll student, Dayton and Morehead State. Rodeghero said. "You have to know can go back a few innings later," build up." holds a 3.80 GPA as an engineering Parent's Weekend is scheduled what to do in certain situations, she said. "Even the best athletes are She emphasized starting with major and was a first team all-PFL for Nov. 8 when VU hosts Jackson­ whether it's on a fly ball or ground head cases, but they can refocus." the end in mind. selection. ville before facing Campbell, the ball or anything else." "You have to have mental tough­ "You have to look at the big Rundh tallied 7.5 sacks last sea­ newest member of the PFL. Head softball coach Randy Sch­ ness," Schneider said. "All success­ picture," Robinson said. "Only one son while totaling 37 total tackles, The Crusaders' regular season neider says he cherishes players ful people fail. If you don't fail, you team wins the championship. We 16 of which were behind the line of ends on Nov. 22 against Drake. The who strive beyond what they al­ can't measure success." want to be able to say that we won scrimmage. The junior holds a 3.94 contest is VU's Senior Day. ready know. Failure must be handled tact­ the championship, that we worked GPA as an international business Every Crusader home game will "Players who are willing to learn fully, however. hard enough to be champions." major and has been a member of start at 1 p.m., with the exception will make more progress," Sch­ "You have to carry yourself in the academic honor roll for the of the Nov. 22 home contest, which neider said. "Those who aren't good a classy way because people are Contact Tom Firme at torch. PFL the last two years. starts at 12 p.m. learners will plateau." watching and they take notice," Lau sports@valpo. edu.

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From World Series title to VU classroom, head coach Woodson has experienced a lot

Eric Brooks Torch Staff Writer

Tracy Woodson has seen it all. He's been a first-hand witness to some of the greatest moments in Major League Baseball history. He won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But he also had trouble in his ac­ counting class last year. And to think that it all started with a blue glove and a foul ball. "I don't know how old I was, but my dad and I were at a (Rich­ mond) Braves game," he said. "I had my blue glove and some guy hit a foul ball my way. I reached out and caught it. Some guy yelled, 'Sign that kid up!' And all I could think was, 'That really wasn't that hard.' I guess that got me into the game." More than three decades later, Woodson's corner office in the Emory G. Bauer Field clubhouse is covered with baseball memorabilia - including two major league jer­ seys with his name on the back. For most baseball players, that doesn't come easy. But for a young, remarkably gifted Woodson, those jerseys were nearly basketball and baseball uniforms. "I could shoot, but that was about it," Woodson laughed. "My dad played college basketball. So when I was a kid, I played basketball and baseball. I nearly went to High Point (University) to play both. My dad, actually, still works the clock at VCU (Virginia Commonwealth University) for basketball games." Woodson eventually enrolled at North Carolina State University, all the while entertaining thoughts Tim Stride /The Torch of baseball and a walk-on role for Head coach Tracy Woodson wor /orld Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1988. Woodson currently coaches the VU baseball team. Jim Valvano's basketball team. The Wolfpack won the NCAA national Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the major leagues just three years 30 minutes after the game was over him an opportunity to have the job championship just one year later - the Year in 1984 anyway. ' later. And he couldn't have picked a and cheered the whole time." if he was committed to finishing his without Woodson. Go figure. better time to do so. Fast-forward 20 years. degree." But the Richmond, Va., native With baseball as his chosen While the 1987 Los Angeles "On my visit here in Decem­ Backpack in hand, the now-45- chose baseball and was named the path, Woodson found his way to Dodgers were nothing to shout ber, I walked into his office and he year-old sports management major about, the was working on and coach helped the brown and 1988 version homework at the gold to a 22-34 record in his first pulled off one I was out by home time," said sopho­ season. Halfway through his sec­ Join us at Duffy's Place for the of the great­ more infielder Jeff ond season, the Crusaders boast an est upsets in plate in two seconds Greco. "He had 11-24 mark in a new, taxing confer­ BEST specials <& music around! World Series when he hit it. You Microsoft Excel ence. history with should have been open on his com­ But don't let team records de­ a five-game puter. I thought ceive you. Woodson means busi­ win over the there. And to hear he was going to ness. Live Entertainment Wednesday - Saturday American them cheer when ask me a question "We need to learn to get out League cham­ Gibson came out about baseball. there and play baseball the right Drink & Food Specials Everyday pion Oakland Instead, he want­ way," Woodson said. "No one in Athletics. of the dugout- I've ed to know*how this conference is head and shoul­ Insert never heard a crowd to work Excel. I ders above us." Orel Hersh- think he needed "I've always said you're only as Buy One iser's legend­ get louder than that help on his ac­ good as your players. And we've got ary 59-in- counting home­ some really good recruits coming Sandwich and get ning scoreless Tracy Woodson work." in here the next few years. You just streak during In baseball, watch." the 2nd sandwich the regular Head baseball coach everything comes With a young core in place, the season and with a catch. Crusader baseball program's future FREE. Kirk Gibson's The Valparaiso is bright, especially with Woodson Free sandwich will be of improbable home run in Game University baseball head coach's on board. equal or lesser value. 1 of the World Series, and new job was no exception. "He's an aggressive coach," Woodson had a front row seat "Tracy had the opportunity to Greco said. "He likes to see us swing Dine in Only. for the whole thing. play professional baseball," said VU the bat. He just wants to see us play One coupon per visit. "I was out by home plate athletic director Mark LaBarbera. well. That is his main goal. He al­ Expires 6/30/08 in two seconds when he hit it," "The way that works was that he ways says that quality baseball will 462-1057 Woodson said. "You should had to leave after his junior year lead to more wins eventually." have been there. And to hear of college. He never finished his You can go play baseball after 1154 Axe Avenue Duffy's Place them cheer when Gibson came degree. It's a bit out of the norm to you finish your homework, coach. out of the dugout - I've never hire a coach without a degree at a myspace,com/duffysj)!ace heard a crowd get louder than university. But there were enough Contact Eric Brooks at torch. that. Those people stayed 25 or positive things that we would give [email protected]. The Torch | Friday, April 25, 2008 A16

\ Baseball team blows out Judson, loses SPORTS two other games in routs, A12 On the right track Bartholomew on pace for Olympic Qualifier chance

Michelle Golebiewski Torch Staff Writer

Steve Bartholomew is making definitive progress toward his ul­ timate goal: making the Olympic Qualifier. On Saturday at the Puma Invi­ tational, the senior thrower passed the NCAA regional qualifying stan­ dards in the discus and hammer throw to lead the Valparaiso Uni­ versity men's track and field team at the competition. Bartholomew registered a dis­ tance of 194 feet, 9 inches in the hammer throw, breaking the school record by three feet. He also took first in the discus with a toss of 169 feet, 10 inches. Bartholomew's dis­ cus distance was six inches short of breaking his school record. Head coach Ryan Moore said that the victories were steps in the right direction. "Our goal still remains to qualify for Olympic trials. It's good to see him make his way up," Moore said. "He's confident that he will perform Tim Stride / The Torch to what his standards are." Junior Karen Korb legs out an infield single against the Butler Bulldogs on Tuesday afternoon. The Crusaders are now 9-3 in the Horizon League. Following his performance at the Puma Invitational, Bartholom­ ew was named the Horizon Leagues Male Track and Field Athlete of the Week. In other action, junior Philip Lohrmann captured a win for the TOP OF THE HEAP brown and gold in the pole vault. The win was his first of the season. pitching that carried VU to two 2-0 run in the fifth when senior Court­ home both runs with a single Lohrmann cleared 13 feet, 2 inches Zappia, Kelly lead wins on Tuesday and a 3-2 victory ney LaFerle singled home fellow se­ through the right side. for the first place victory. in nine innings Wednesday in game nior Alicia Ashburn. The team isn't going to let up "He scores well for us," Moore softball to first place one of a doubleheader at Wright Kelly threw four shutout innings now that they have made the jump said. "He's always constant for us. State. The Crusaders lost the second in game two, giving up just two to the top of the conference, Kelly Things are starting to turn for him." in Horizon League game of the doubleheader, 4-2. hits and a walk while fanning three said. Freshman Jarrett Mickens con­ "Pitching is key for softball," Bulldog hitters. "We're still all kind of pressing," tinued his streak of consistency, Ryan O'Gara junior Stephanie Kelly said. "It has Though Kelly wasn't credited she said. "It's a nice feeling, but it earning a second place finish in the Torch Staff Writer always been called a pitcher's game. with the win because the offense also puts a giant target on our back. triple jump. We always like to put out a solid didn't score until the sixth inning, As much as it feels good to be at the Mickens recorded a career best performance so our offense doesn't Kelly was satisfied with her perfor­ top, we're not relaxed about it." 43 feet, 1 inch jump for the win. Before Thursday's pivotal dou­ have the pressure of having to score mance. The team did suffer a minor set­ "Jarrett is going to be one of the ble-header with Wright State, Val­ five or six runs per game." "I mixed up speeds really well back when they dropped the second top athletes we have ever had at this paraiso University softball head Zappia went the distance in and got a lot of down movement," game of Thursday's twinbill with school. As a senior he should hold coach Randy Schneider had a mes­ game one while allowing just one Kelly said. Wright State, 4-2. all the records," Moore said. "He's sage for his team. hit and striking out eight with no Zappia relieved Kelly in the fifth The Crusaders will look to con­ still on tap, he's adjusting from high "Coach gave us the scouting re­ walks. and hurled the final three innings to tinue their successful run through school, and he's putting up some port and told us we have an 'X' on "We went in with a plan and pick up her 15th win of the season, the conference in a doubleheader good numbers for us." our backs now," said senior pitcher knew No. 10 and No. 24 were and second of the day, against just Saturday starting at 2 p.m. when Junior Erik Lindamood also col­ Andrea Zappia. strong," Zappia said. "We couldn't five losses. they host Youngstown State. The lected a second place finish for the That 'X' would be because of all let them beat us. It was having that To Zappia, it makes no differ­ finale is slated for 12 p.m. on Sun­ brown and gold in the shot put with of the success that the team keeps plan and knowing what we were go­ ence whether she starts the game or day. a toss of 46 feet, 3.5 inches. having this year. ing to do." comes on in relief to close games. "We're excited because we know On the track, freshman Ryan After Tuesday's doubleheader The Crusaders scored an un­ "When I've already pitched that we are good and should be first Ruppel finished with a pair of third sweep of Butler, VU (27-14, 9-3 earned run in the first as senior against a team, it is more of the place in the conference," Zappia place finishes in the 100-meter dash Horizon League) stood all alone in Shannon Robinson reached on a same," Zappia said. "Same stuff, said. "But we have to work harder (11.81 seconds) and the 200-meter first place. hit by pitch and scored on an errant different game." now that we are here." dash (23.38 seconds). Junior Jared While hitting has highlighted throw. VU loaded the bases with no Contact Ryan O'Gara at torch. Snell also recorded a third place the team's recent surge, it was the VU pushed across an insurance outs in the sixth and LaFerle drove sports@valpo. edu. finish in the 1,500-meter run with a time of 4:30.09. by six inches. with a mark of 136 feet, 10 inches, ed for the brown and gold, earning ter dash. Her time of 1:00.58 is the Umana breaks The toss also gave Umana top to post the third-best finish in the three victories at the invitational. fourth-fastest time in VU history. honors in the discus. event in school history. The senior placed first in the triple Junior Amanda Body earned "Ini is a beast," said head coach Marsicek has been battling an in­ jump with a meet record jump of 36 first place in the 100-meter dash, record, women Ryan Moore. "It was a record that I jury to her left wrist. After surgery, feet, 7.75 inches. finishing the event in 12.49 seconds, wanted to see her break." she faced six weeks of rehabilitation Wilson placed first in the long a season best time. earn nine wins Behind efforts like Umana's, that affected her performance dur­ jump with a 17 foot, 11.5 inch leap Freshman . Amy Anderson the Valparaiso University women's ing the indoor season. The Puma and also captured the win in the earned the final victory for the Sophomore Ini Umana says she track and field team earned nine Invitational proved to be the break­ 100-meter event with a-time of brown and gold, taking first in the looks at each week as a chance to wins at the invitational. out performance that Moore was 15.33 seconds. 400-meter hurdles in 1:11.90. make an improvement. And this Senior Emilie Marsicek also looking for from Marsicek. "I can't say enough of Mel. (She's The Crusaders return to action past weekend was no different. made a big contribution in the "We needed Emilie to step up a) big part of why this team is suc­ at 11 a.m. today to compete in the Umana broke a nine-year-old throwing events, taking wins in the and get up in the discus," Moore cessful," Moore said.^She's a gamer. four-day event at the Hillsdale Gina school record in the discus throw shot put with a distance of 44 feet, said. "Her goal is regionals this No matter what the competition Relays meet in Hillsdale, Mich. Saturday at the Puma Invitational 1/2 inches and the javelin throw year, (and) winning the conference brings, she brings it every week." in Rensselaer, Ind. Her throw trav­ with a mark of 109 feet, 10 inches. this year will get her closer. She's on Senior Patricia Kloth also made Contact Michelle Golebiewski at eled a distance of 141 feet, 6 inches She earned a second place finish track again." brown and gold history after earn­ torch.sports@valpo. edu. to beat the previous school record in the discus throw behind Umana Melanie Wilson also contribut­ ing a first place finish in the 400-me­

B2 [happenings] The Torch | Friday, April 25, 2008 Friday, April 25 Burrito Bar, 11 to 1 p.m. @ Union

Baseball vs. Butler, 3 p.m. @ Bauer Field

Theater: 'Heidi Chronicles/ 8 p.m. @ VUCA

Saturday, April 26

SALT 5K and carnival, 10 a.m. @ Huegli lawn

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

Softball vs. Youngstown State, 2 p.m. @ VU Field

Theater: 'Heidi Chronicles; 2 p.m. @ VUCA

Luce/High School Band Festival, 3 p.m. @ Chapel

Community Band Festival, 7:30 p.m. @ Chapel

Union Board spring concert, 7:30 p.m. @ ARC Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, with opening act Five Times August. Sunday, April 27 , Worship service, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. @ Chapel

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

Softball vs. Youngstown State, 12 p.m. @ VU Field

Songfest, 2 p.m. @ Chapel Tim Stride / The Torch Members of VUVOX, VU's student-run, all-male a capella group, sang in the Duesenberg Recital Hall in the VUCA on Sunday. "Vox" is Latin for voice, and Sunday was the group's first public performance. CORE movie: 'Wit,' 3 & 8 p.m. @ Neils 234 Theater: 'Heidi Chronicles,' 7 p.m. @ VUCA Locust Court Candlelight service, 10 p.m. @ Chapel

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Worship, 7 a.m. @ Deaconess Center

Baseball vs. IPFW, 3 p.m. @ Bauer Field

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

Thursday, May 1 . Faculty recital, 7:30 p.m. @ Chapel Featuring Lorraine Brugh & Joseph Bognar, on organ IVCF gathering, 9 p.m. @ Union Squire Room

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the arrogance to think) that anyone BECKER'S would be interested in the curbs that go nowhere on what used to be Carrabba hits ARC stage BANTER the main university thoroughfare? Who really cares about the weather Lead singer, sans in northern.Indiana? and an album of These are the questions a par­ band to play at the performance ent asks himself when reading the boosted Carra- things their son "writes" while tak­ Union Board concertbba' s radio and ing a dump in a library bathroom. MTV success. So you read your son's "col­ Kris Adamik Since recruit­ Fatherly advice umns," and while not making you Torch Staff Writer ing a permanent feel better about your "investment" bassist, guitar­ Michael Becker in his education, the value of dis­ Genre mixing is apparently a ist/pianist and Torch Staff Writer tributing them to his mother and thing of the past for Valparaiso drummer in grandmother (who can exclaim University's Union Board. 2003, Dashboard Editor's Note: Instead of Jon how "clever" he is) is very little After last year's so-so blend of has released Becker's usual banter, the following is to Daddy. country group Emerson Drive with three full-length the banter of his father, Michael. But still, it's something ... right? the emo-rock of Augustana, VU's albums, includ­ Sooooo ... it is Wednesday. Your I mean, at least your son (who annual spring concert appears to ing the most re­ father has been working all day, will not get his hair cut for a family have done a 180. cent "The Shade dealing with annoying, needy cli­ picture but who will cut his hair for The theme this year is one-man of Poison Trees" ents who do not want to pay (grown a girl who asks him) is doing some­ acoustic rock. in October 2007. up stuff). thing ... right? Chris Carrabba, frontman for The intro­ At 3 p.m. you get this message I mean, we pay all this money for the acoustic alternative band Dash­ spective band on Facebook (because you are one our kids to go to school, get a de­ board Confessional, is the featured also contributed of those creepy 46-year-old men gree, pledge a fraternity or sorority, artist for this year's spring concert the hit single who has a Facebook account) that do a lot of stupid things, put them sponsored by Union Board. "Vindicated" to says: ALL on the Internet for their future Photo provided Brad Skistimas, who performs the "Spider-Man "Do you want to write the last employers (and future spouse's par­ under.the stage name Five Times 2" soundtrack in Brad Skistimas of Five Times August plays Sunday. 'Becker's Banter' of the semester?" ents) to see, so we should get some­ August, will be the concert's open­ 2004. This is your oldest son. Arguably, thing for our nickel... arguably. ing act. Carrabba will you love him. You have subscribed And this is what I get? Carrabba has released six full- grace the VU placements on various MTV shows. to The Torch so that you can read Twenty-seven, well ... 28 years length albums with Dashboard, in stage in old-school Dashboard fash­ Skistimas is the self-made man of his blathering on a week-to-week ago when it was suggested that I addition to providing backing vo­ ion - as a solo acoustic guitarist. the music industry. basis, albeit several weeks late be­ leave VU by the Dean of Men, I did cals for New Found Glory and Say "Dashboard Confessional has "There is a lot of freedom you cause of mailing and general Torch not have that much to show. And Anything. not been touring the U.S. for a have to give up when you sign, and management incompetence. from my visits to the campus, dis­ He is also not cheap. long time because they've been in the best advice I've gotten so far is In any case, I have been read­ cussions with my son's friends (a "I am spending more on Chris Europe," Schmidt said. "I thought the longer I hold, the better the deal ing my son's articles all year, and as very sad and troubled group), I have Carrabba than Union Board has (Carrabba) would be particularly I'll get down the road," Skistimas a loving father, a number of things decided, somewhat belatedly, that spent in years past, but I felt it appealing because fans haven't been said. "So I'm in no rush to just hand suggest themselves: this is not really that bad a deal. was worth it," said Laura Schmidt, able to attend his concerts for quite over everything I've worked so hard 1. He is not that funny. What all of you should be think­ Union Board's concerts/events some time." for." 2. He has very little insight. ing is, how can I deliver my parents chairwoman. Fellow acoustic act Five Times Having previously performed at 3. He appears to be very much some "value" from this incredibly After parting from the post- August is slated to support Carra­ VU for a UB coffee house last fall, the product of his gene pool. expensive college experience? As a hardcore, Christian band Further bba in the concert. Skistimas is thrilled to return. All of that having been said, as parent I can offer a few clues. Seems Forever in 2000, Carrabba Almost 10 years younger than "I'm excited to be back (at VU), a parent (and a lot of you have par­ 1. Read a book or two. founded Dashboard Confessional the Dashboard front-man, 24-year- especially with Chris (Carrabba)," ents) you have to wonder: 2. Tailor your education to serv­ as a solo, acoustic-based project. old Brad Skistimas is in the midst of Skistimas said. "Chris writes great A. Why is someone paying ing God's plan for your life. Dashboards first full-length al­ a national tour promoting his 2008 music and has accomplished so $30,000 a year for this kid to go to 3. Pray for your parents. (We bum, "The Places You Have Come album "Brighter Side." much in his own right. It's a privi­ school? ' % need the help) to Fear the Most," redefined the The Texas-native has remained lege to share the stage with him." B. What is he EVER going to do As Hunter Thompson, the not­ emo-rock genre. An appearance unsigned despite success within Contact Kris Adamik at torch. with his life? ed Lutheran theologian, told us, on the "MTV Unplugged" series the college scene and several song [email protected]. C. Why would any girl date "When the going gets weird, the him? weird turn pro." Seriously. Have you read his Know it, believe it, live by it. columns? How interesting can the bathrooms in the library be? Why Contact the Beckers at torch. ae@ Anything but forgettable would someone write (and have valpo.edu.

Mars" star Kristen Bell). She breaks for him as a writer and maybe even 'Forgetting Sarah up with him, and he ends up having as a director. a nervous breakdown. Yes, there are a lot of sex jokes, Marshall' shines He tries to recover and put him­ but they aren't disgusting and sick. self back together in Hawaii, but fate This movie deserves its 'R' rating, Chris Vavra has other ideas. His ex-girlfriend is but there aren't a lot of disgusting Torch Staff Writer also vacationing in the same spot visual gags like you would see in a with her new boyfriend (Russell Farrelly Brothers movie or "Ameri­ If it wasn't clear before, it is now: Brand). Peter has to deal with this can Pie." Judd Apatow is the best when it additional pain, but there may be Unlike "Walk Hard" and "Drill- comes to comedies. some help from the hotel recep­ bit Taylor," the characters in "Sarah" In three years, the former TV tionist, Rachel (Mila Kunis, "That are likable and sympathetic. Bell writer has unleashed some of the 70s Show"). manages to make the title character funniest comedies to come along. Lest this sounds too lame and somewhat likable. She isn't cold and "40-Year-Old Virgin," "Knocked contrived (which it kind of is), Se­ one-dimensional. Jason Segel helps Up" and "Superbad" have vaulted gel manages to leapfrog this poten­ by making Peter somewhat of a sad their way to box-office gold. Sharp tial problem by keeping the jokes sack. He was depressed well before writing and acting mixed with coming at a fast clip. The first half of Sarah broke up with him. Mila Ku­ some genuine heart have resonated the movie is hilarious. The second, nis is as sweet and sexy as Rachel. in more ways than one with audi­ which is more plot-driven, isn't Russell Brand and Paul Rudd bring ences. quite as funny, but there are plenty some of the biggest laughs in key "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," the of laughs to be had nonetheless. supporting roles. latest movie to come from the Apa­ Comedies often have to deal Granted, both Kunis and Bell are tow factory (he's a producer), is just with the added pressure of keep­ too good for Jason Segel, but hey, as good as the three movies men­ ing the audience from looking too all romance movies are fantasies at tioned above. closely at the seams of the plot. Se­ some level. That goes with the terri­ In fact, it might be better. Writer gel handles this with remarkable tory of a movie like this. and star Jason Segel shows off re­ skill. Director Nicholas Stoller (in What Segel is able to accomplish markable skill as both an actor and his debut feature) shows a remark­ is to make the world these charac­ a writer. Anything he's done on TV able sense of timing and skill when ters inhabit believable and real on (notably "How I Met Your Mother") it comes to delivering the jokes. some level. Most movies would kill pales in comparison to what he de­ Having Apatow watching over ev­ to make that work, but they don't livers here. erything from the producer's chair have world-class talent like Judd The story follows Peter (Segel), probably helped quite a bit. Apatow sitting at the helm. a guy who doesn't realize how good And how about those jokes? A "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" is his life is until everything starts to lot of the jokes qualify as sophomor- the first great movie I've seen thus far in 2008. come crashing down for him. He ic, but they aren't thrown in just for Katelyn Ryan / The Torch has a successful job working as a a cheap laugh. They fit in with the The views expressed are those of situation. Segel's skill with dialogue the writer and not necessarily those Senior Bachelors in Science of Fine Arts candidate Brian Morfitt presents composer for a TV show, and he his showcase ceramic sculptures, a part of his show 'FAT,' Thursday night is in a serious relationship with and situation come off remarkably of The Torch. Contact Chris Vavra at at the Brauer Musuem of Art. the star, Sarah Marshall ("Veronica well. There is a bright future ahead torch, [email protected]. +

[on campus] Friday, April 25, 2008 | The Torch Law and technology covered at lecture safeguard client information from Lecture features inadvertent or unauthorized disclo­ sure. new-media topics Though Gabaldon focused strongly on long-standing concepts Jason Borntreger of responsibility, she presented Torch Features Editor them with careful regard to mod­ ern technology, citing issues rang­ The Valparaiso University ing from secure mobile phones to School of Law held the annual in­ pop -up advertising. Gabaldon even stallment of its Tabor Lecture Se­ discussed how to ethically dispose ries on Thursday - a yearly event of information. designed to provoke ethical discus­ Gabaldon also addressed the sion within the field of law. idea of intellectual outsourcing as it This year, the event addressed stands in the legal field, suggesting legal ethics in relation to advancing that, while the practice is not ille­ technology. gal, it leaves much to be desired in Theresa Gabaldon, the keynote terms of performance. speaker for the event, chose to focus "Clearly, (outsourcing) is not primarily on the challenge of fitting something that would have been together advancing technology and particularly practicable before the standing, concepts of professional quick communication and turn­ responsibility, a process she referred around of modern times," Gabaldon to as e-lawyering.' said. "But even granted the ability of "We graybeards are not im­ a distant lawyer to adequately evalu­ mortal, and what happens when ate the resulting work product, can the keepers of the flame are gone?" a lawyer adequately supervise the said Gabaldon, who now teaches conduct of someone she has never at George Washington University met or never will?" Law School. "We can't just prohibit Ultimately, Gabaldon's lecture change until we figure out its pro­ embraced the idea of technological fessional implications." change in the field of law. While Gabaldon, a graduate of "To cook a meal, I don't insist Harvard Law School, embraced on growing or grinding my own technological change in the field wheat. I don't insist on baking my of law in her lecture, she focused own bread," explained Gabaldon. strongly on standing ethical con­ "I'll leave my other culinary com­ cepts of professionalism. promises veiled in shadow, but "We all know that lawyers have nonetheless note that there is al­ a duty not to disclose their client's ways a question of whether transi­ confidences," Gabaldon said. "It tion will be hard or easy. In the legal is also well known and acknowl­ concept, hard transitions risk injury edged that when this duty is com­ to clients." Abby Gilchrist / The Torch bined with the duty of competent Contact Jason Borntreger at Theresa Gabaldon, a Harvard graduate and professor of law at George Washington University, lectures on Thursday. representation, there is a duty to torch.features@valpo. edu.

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Friday, April 25, 2008 | The Torch [personality] B5 Professor leads timely discussion Diary of Religion and an addict politics topics of And that kid you Political Action see running at odd League event hours of the night Erin Dalpini Torch Staff Writer Jason Borntreger Torch Features Editor Armed with a dry erase marker and a list of statistics, Andrew Mur­ Some people think runners are phy talks animatedly and copies crazy. To some degree, they are. down numbers while a classroom Long periods of constantly me­ of students pay rapt attention. tering breath and stride, mastering Like Murphy, a Valparaiso the mental balancing act that is the University associate professor of distance run. Goofy short shorts in political philosophy in Christ Col­ the worst heat, never-quite-warm- lege, the members of the Political enough long sleeves in the bitter Action League share a passion for cold. politics and a love for learning. You're not a runner until you A special guest at Wednesday's pick the ice out of your hair at the PAL meeting, Murphy gave a brief end of a run. presentation on the role of religion Most runners are crazy, I guess, in past, present and future Ameri­ but some are a little extra crazy. Not can political campaigns. in the endearing sense, either - the To preface his talk, Murphy said kind of crazy that seriously makes his goal was to promote discussion David Wright / The Torch you wonder about them. among the group on the topic of Andrew Murphy leads students in a discussion on the role of religion in past, present and future American politics. See, for some, running is a little religion and politics. more than a pastime, stress reliever Murphy first spoke on how reli­ Mike Huckabee, a former Ar­ criticism from the media and other Students also debated whether . or workout. For some, running is gious affiliation has influenced the kansas governor, 2008 republican sources for his strong religious be­ presidential candidates should be more than an addiction. Regardless political success of past candidates, presidential candidate and South­ liefs. viewed as care takers or represen­ of talent level, for some, running is referring to numbers and quota­ ern Baptist minister, was unusu­ "You can be sure if Obama gets tatives of their constituents. a demand. Running is an absolute. tions to back his argument. ally vocal about his religious views, the democratic nomination, race Murphy said he was very Running allows no compromise. "When George W Bush said his Murphy said. and religion will intersect in very pleased by the conversation and Example. favorite political philosopher was "The race got a lot more boring provocative ways," said Murphy. glad he was invited to attend the 11 get home late from working on Jesus Christ, he received poo-poos (from a religious perspective) when According to voting sta­ meeting. Rather than present a a paper in Schnabel Hall. My digital from many professors," Murphy he dropped out," tistics, Sen. Hil- one-sided argument, he offered alarm clock reads 3:12 a.m., but it's a few minutes fast. Not because the said. "That same thing gets votes he said. I'm much more lary Clinton (D- up examples and questions for from ordinary people." Presump­ N.Y.) did much students to ponder on the topic of clock is fast, but because I set it that Citing voting statistics from tive Republican interested in hearing better among religion and politics. way. Don't ask me why. previous campaigns, Murphy said nominee Sen. what students think Democratic reli­ "I'm much more interested in Normally, I'd get up around 6 56 percent of Catholic church-go­ John McCain gious white vot­ hearing what students think about a.m. or so to head out for a run. ers favored George W Bush over (R-Az.) has said about their politicians' ers in Pennsyl­ their politicians' lives. They've got Length of the run varies, but it's Al Gore in 2000, and 52 percent of little about his lives: vania, Murphy interesting ideas in their heads and usually somewhere between 45 minutes and an hour and a half. Catholics favored Bush over John personal reli­ Andrew Murphy said. talk to each other," Murphy said. Kerry in 2004. gious beliefs, but At the con­ "Candidates ought to be evaluated Factor in a half hour for pre-run Although voters from past does support the VU associate professor clusion of his for their policies, which shape val­ stretch, water and general dilly­ elections have been more starkly idea that the na­ presentation, ues." dally and off-into-space-staring; divided between candidates ac­ tion was founded Murphy asked ' Created in the spring of 2007, 20 minutes for a cool down stretch; cording to religious affiliation, this on Christian principles, according students if it was important to PAL is an organization of students and another 20 minutes for a show­ year's upcoming election promises to Murphy. them that their presidential can­ dedicated to discussing current er. I'm a time-waster by nature, but to be more interesting, according "Bush could galvanize the Evan­ didate has the same religious af­ events and educating themselves I can usually be showered and semi- to Murphy. gelical voters," said junior Andrew filiation as they do. Many students and others about political issues. ready for regular life in a little more "In the past, it's just been God­ Jones, an international economics shared their varying opinions. Members said they found Mur­ than two hours. fearing people on the one side and and cultural affairs major. "None of "A lot of my decisions are phy's presentation timely and in­ Problem is, it's 3 a.m. If I go to secular people on the other side," these candidates have been able to shaped by my faith," said junior formative. sleep now, there's no way I'm get­ Murphy said. "For the first time do that yet." mechanical engineering major "(PAL is) a place for people to ting up before I absolutely have to. in 12 years, there will be no major Murphy said that Sen. Barack Steve Lehmann. "I don't care about go and talk about politics," said Six a.m. is simply not going to hap­ party candidate associated with Obama (D-Ill.) often invokes a candidates' religion as long as sophomore social work major Ra­ pen. evangelical faith. That makes re­ the phrase that we should be our they are supporting the policies chel Dahlgren. "I go to learn." At this point, I'm faced with ligious dynamics very interesting brother's keeper. His pastor Jer­ that I've come to decide on from Contact Erin Dalpini at torch. some options. this year." emiah Wright has received much my faith." features@valpo. edu. First option - run later in the day tomorrow. Negatory. I've got stuff going all day tomorrow. Second option - put off running for a day. Work better with less stress Ha. Next option. Third option -* run now. Don't down my annoyingly pervasive the chapel and the library terrace ESPN. In that span, 60 percent of sleep. Run at 3:12 a.m. Helpful study tips conscience. are two top-notch spots to study this column was created. Let's not kid ourselves. This is Earplugs - If you are distracted outdoors. Finally, be sure to live day by the only logical option. for end of the easily when sound waves enter Exercise - After a few hours of day. Try not to worry about tomor­ So 3 a.m. runs are fantastic. The these particular sensory organs, studying, find time to work out row and just forget about yesterday roads are empty, but the streetlights semester woes clog up your canals with these these next few weeks. Now that as far as the assignments and tests and light-up signs are still on. Kind cheap and comfy devices. They Mother Nature has decided she go. Learn and move on, leaving the of like everybody went on vaca­ Alex Smith come in all kinds of colors' and wants people back outdoors again, burdens behind and carrying the tion and forgot to tell you. Every­ Torch Staff Writer work wonders for concentration. get outside and pick a few activities experience points. Focus is para­ thing has this creepy deserted vibe, Even when working in the that you enjoy. Exercise releases mount in these upcoming weeks. and while it's a little unnerving, it's Everybody relax. learning-conducive environment endorphins into the body, which Know what must be done each day; nothing short of awesome. I've heard most of the people of the library, a pair of earplugs provide a sense of well being, clear­ be prepared for what is to come. No worries about getting heck­ I know mention their stacking can cut down on the hum of com­ ing the mind and providing relax­ Just remember not to dwell on it. led. No worries about getting run stresses for the coming weeks. puters and whispers of fourth floor ation afterwards. I wish everyone a relaxing and over. It's just the world and me. No And I've heard my own conscience dwellers. When working in the In order to find time to exercise successful end of the school year, competitors. No number tag. No scream about my looming end-of- residence hall, simply shove them and enjoy time with your friends, whether or not these tips are of any timer. It's pure. semester requirements, I think it's in a bit farther to compensate for squeeze every minute for what it's use to you. No matter how your fi­ So I guess that makes me one of time to remind everybody to keep additional noise. worth. Don't spend time watching nals go, the sand will still be at the the crazy crazies. I can't not run. It's their cool. Study outside for a little while TV or surfing the Web when you beach, your parents will (probably) beyond logic. It's beyond argument. Even if the assignments and - Reading goes especially well out­ could be taking care of business still love you and I'm speculating For me, running is slavery. projects are piling up faster than doors. Find your own little spot first. that the end of the world is not For me, running is freedom. summer sand in the hands of in­ at a bench or under a tree and If you can get something done upon us. For me, running is peace. dustrious children, there is still watch the pages fly. This tactic is now, why wait? That's one less Relax and live your life for now. The views expressed are those of time to get your act together and especially relaxing, and, if you get thing to worry about as the chaotic the writer and not necessarily those enjoy the end of the school year. comfortable, it is surprising how end approaches. Just a few minutes Contact Alex Smith at torch. of the Torch. Contact Jason Born­ Here are a few tips I use to quiet productive you can be. The lawn by ago, I reached over and turned off [email protected]. treger at [email protected]. * [issues] Friday, April 25, 2008 | The Torch Day of Silence rings aloud Wheatorfs 24-hour silent 'Requiem' protest to resonate VU performers on campus take stage Dustin Lawrence Torch Staff Writer with renowned

By remaining silent, one can of­ conductor ten say a lot. The power -of silence is utilized every April 25 by the Gay, Lesbian Kris Adamik and Straight Education Network, a Torch Staff Writer group that aims to protest the en­ dured silence of gay, lesbian, bisex­ ual and transgender community. For Valparaiso University's Cho­ Four years ago, Alliance, Val­ rale, a busy year of touring and re­ paraiso University's gay, lesbian, cording climaxed this past weekend bisexual, transgender and straight with a grandiose performance of supporters organization, brought Hector Berlioz's "Requiem." the national youth protest to VU's Four hundred voices and 111 campus. instrumentalists delivered the emo­ The protest begins each year tionally charged piece to an audi­ with participants wearing a black or ence of about 1,750 on both Friday a red ribbon. Students who wear the and Saturday night in the Edman black ribbon will remain silent in Memorial Chapel at Wheaton Col­ protest for the majority of the day, lege in Illinois. while students who wear a red rib­ Musicians from VU's Chorale bon acknowledge the silence faced and Bach Choir combined with by the GLBT community without choirs from Wheaton College and sacrificing their voice. Northern Illinois University, in ad­ On Thursday alone, Alliance dition to four brass bands, 10 tim- leaders say they distributed 15 black panists and one tenor, John Tessier. ribbons, along with 54 red ribbons. Tim Stride /The Torch "The Berlioz ('Requiem') is per­ "That's usually how it goes," said haps the quintessential romantic A Valparaiso University student bears symbols of the Day of Silence, a silent protest in recognition of GLBT struggles. junior Ashley Funk, a psychol­ requiem setting - highly dramatic, ogy major and member of Alliance. immense forces, incredible con­ "Most find it too difficult not to day once, but I had to talk too gay people." phy and public relations major, took trasts. These things create a vivid talk." much," he said. In preparation for the Day of a black ribbon from the table. and operatic account of the Re­ Senior Tom Ritter, a TV/radio Still, Ritter's support echoes the Silence, Alliance handed out the "I had been silent about these quiem Mass," said Chorale director and history major, is one student voices of many other students. black and red ribbons in the Stu­ issues for 20 years. What's another Christopher Cock. who understands the sacrifice in­ "I think that any kind of preju­ dent Union. The group has also day for me?" he said. "Its Italian counterpart, com­ volved with wearing a black rib­ dice is wrong," Ritter "said. "I do handed out nearly 80 free T-shirts Many other students said wear­ posed by Giuseppi Verdi, is certain­ bon. what I can to support gay people. advertising the Day of Silence. ing a black ribbon will be a more ly the only other work that rivals "I tried staying quiet for a whole You don't have to be gay to support Sophomore Paul Reed, a geogra- jostling experience. the sheer monumental scope of the "It's really interesting. A lot Berlioz' setting." of people see you're wearing a Berlioz's "Requiem" is infused black ribbon and come up to talk with influxes of intensity to ex­ to you - assuming you're gay - press various themes surrounding and try to get you to talk," Funk death. From the 120 decibels of ear- said. "If you're straight, it makes splitting brass to a quiet, mournful you understand how other sexu­ piano melody, each movement con­ ally oriented people feel. It's eye veys a distinct mood. opening." "The piece in its entirety takes The silent protest will be bro­ us through multiple emotions, like ken in a ceremony today at 5 p.m. fear, sadness and finally the accep­ The somber event will take place tance of death," said sophomore by Merlin, the aged tree located Chorale member Laura Summer- on the south side of the Chapel field. of the Resurrection. With the concert in memory of The ceremony will formally the five Northern Illinois Univer­ end what has been a busy week sity students who died in a tragic for Alliance. To lead up to the campus shooting in February, the Day of Silence, Alliance showed "Requiem" themes of fear and tri­ a documentary in Neils Science umph over death were particularly Center on Wednesday. The film, moving. "Camp Out," Which documents "Participation of the NIU choir a weeklong Lutheran Bible camp certainly added a deep connection for gay teens, was designed to to the work and a means to of­ promote a more open atmo­ fer musical solace to a community sphere on campus. which still mourns," Cock said. Junior James Stoker, Alliance's Internationally-renowned con­ secretary, said such openness is ductor John Nelson directed the incredibly important. emotionally-charged experience. "The number of GLBT stu­ Aware of the piece's exploration of dents on campus is relatively death and the significance of the small," Stoker said. "However, "Requiem" for many NIU students, the closet is huge." faculty and family, A more open campus is a Nelson stressed the importance cause that Alliance leaders say of personal reflection before per­ they have always pushed for with forming such an intimate piece. the group's events. Their recent "Maestro Nelson encouraged the propagation for the National Day choir to contemplate the thought of of Silence is no exception, and so death and dying while singing the far, feedback has been positive. words to the Berlioz ('Requiem')," "It's important to support the Summerfield said. "Each of us has cause," said senior management had our own experiences with death major Maria Bermudez, who in different ways. It was a unique wore a black ribbon. "This is a experience that allowed hundreds very conservative campus, but I of people to combine each of our feel it's important to be accepting own experiences and emotions into of everyone." music."

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swaddle themselves in lush fabrics. Five friends hang Freshman Jarred Irby, the bass player, picked a soccer ball and out, make music, freshman Paul Walter, the key­ boardist and back-up vocalist, ready themselves chose an old camera. Junior Larry Gatz (drums) plucked a pineapple for the future off the shelf, junior Zack Olson (guitar) angled for a broken mirror, Evan Bryson and Caywood decided on a goose- Torch A&E Editor shaped flowerpot. And while the photographer and For a band called The Still Life, I swirled around the band, turn­ well, they're moving - upward, for­ ing off over-head lights and lying ward, onward. down floor lamps (despite the prop Or at least they're talking - a lot anachronisms, the effect we aimed - which makes for a fun photo shoot for was chiaroscuro), and fluffing but a wholly incompetent interview nylon and velvet at their feet, the .*-. (on my part). Going beyond ques­ band remained patient and inter­ tion one to question two required ested. stenographer's skills I simply do not Olson explained, "We got to­ possess. Eventually I just started gether and decided "The Still Life' drawing arrows across my paper, made sense because we like art, we regretting not bringing along a re­ like photography." (A chorus of as­ cording device. Then I rethought sent from the rest of the band fol­ my regret - transcribing the melee lowed this statement.) of voices would have been an equal "We like life, in general," added impossibility. Walter, then he acknowledged how This isn't a bad sign. (So inter­ ridiculous that sounded. views aren't my forte, but I know Walter recalled the band's former something good when I see it.) The name, The Anatomy,v was created Valparaiso University band simply for their performance at October's doesn't have a locus of control - no Battle of the Bands, when Caywood Thomas Heet / The Torch particular frontman, no ego vying wasn't yet a member. The Still Life in their own still life: Jarred Irby (left), Larry Gatz, Zack Olson (behind), Jeremy Caywood and Paul Walter. for the limelight. They all groaned. Irby and Ol­ I'd presumed it was freshman son explained that The Anatomy Jeremy Caywood, who, curiously, had formed about two weeks before - the campus laptop thief swiped Still Life have as much indie-rock in a veritable valentine to Ayala and always wears a headband. He is the competition, wrote two horri­ Walter's computer, where the songs them as they do emo and folk. Lis­ her images), are reinforced by Ayala also the lead singer and a guitarist, bly cheesy songs, and didn't make it were stored. tening to their set at Relay For Life herself playing violin on the track. and my contact person for the in­ past the first night. "Just one of those crazy things," event a week ago, (where - I can't It seems every year VU gathers terview. Obviously, if there were a "A good thing," Walter said. said Walter, "where I left the room be certain - sleeplessness possibly in the corners of its classes motivat­ frontman for The Still Life, the all of "And we've burned all evidence, any unlocked for less than an hour, and elevated the listening experience), ed musicians, artists and actors. Caywood's 5-foot-5 stature would traces at all, of those songs." boom, I come back and my com­ their sound combined the best of My own year has Nate and His be it. . "I think I still have it on vid­ puter's gone." indie's melodic chords and emo's Kite, the juniors have Buckman But not really. Sitting before the eo," Irby said. (The band groaned, Apparently, the thief tauntingly soulful singing. Page, the sophomores have ... well, photographer and I, Caywood was again.) left the power cord. Caywood has intimidating pro­ hopefully someone ... and now the accommodating, confident, but Caywood had been repeatedly Walter shook his head to swish jection and an impressive range. freshmen have The Still Life (al­ somewhat taciturn. Who would approached to join the band with his reddish hair back out of his eyes, His guitar coupled with Olson's though two of its five are juniors). speak for the band if he wouldn't? the four others. "I would say, 'Yea a twitch common to about anyone combined to something of The They play tonight at 7 p.m., for Well. They all would. At the same yea, I will come,' but I never did," growing their hair out who also be­ Shin's sound, or Bayside's or Amber the Sam Spady Benefit in the Union time. he said. After seeing them play at longs in a rock band. The hairstyle, Pacific's. Great Hall and will, we should hope, Ah - such is their charm. Battle of the Bands, he recognized a modified Saddle Creek swoop (so- From song to song, they cover play many more times next year, as Because the name of the band is talent and potential and asked if called because of the hipster origins wide territory. Irby's bass rides or well. The Still Life, for the photo shoot, they were still offering him a slot, on the famous Nebraska music la­ hides more than it runs, but Wal­ Go see The Still Life, now. Gatz the photographer and I tried to he said. They were. bel), fits. ter's keyboard and Gatz's drums will probably wear sandals, Cay­ recreate a still life, like something So The Still Life was born, and Conner Oberst, singer-song­ add depth and variety. wood will definitely wear a head­ a Dutch master might paint. (Talk­ they have been honing their skills writer of band Bright Eyes and a What's more, the band doesn't band. Each is fulfilling a higher ing Heads released an album called ever since. co-founder of Saddle Creek label, play covers. They collaborate purpose for this campus, and that "The Name of the Band Is Talking Judging by Facebook, The Still (and who has the same hair tick), is throughout the songwriting pro­ is simply the joy of seeing talented Heads" - so, we carried through on Life has a merely adequate fanbase an influence on The Still Life, said cess, piecing together original in­ individuals do what they love and something of this same logic.) - but they deserve a wider audi­ Walter. strumentation and lyrics. sound great while they're at it. The catch - ah, and always there ence. Other influences include Jack's One such song, "Photographs of are catches - was the photographer Perhaps had material from their Mannequin, Andrew McMahon This City," was written based on the The views expressed are those of and I are not Dutch masters. EP reached the Internet, you'd be and the perennial favorite of every band's mutual appreciation of their the writer and not necessarily those Also, The Still Life did not pick humming the chorus to "June" or college rock band: Dispatch. friend Nickky Ayala's photography. of The Torch. Contact Evan Bryson flower props, precious vases or "I Can't Swim." This was not to be For my own ears, I think The Caywood's evocative lyrics (really at [email protected]. Spring romances spring into despair

songs are drawn from the poetry of than the 58,000 gallon wine barrel Nevergall recital German Romantic Heinrich Hei- in Heidelberg and longer than the nes. Dichterliebe, which translates massive ancient bridges in Mainz. may uplift spirits into "The poet's love," is the story We are.then told that our des­ Kurt Woock of a young man's fall in and out of perate friend will fetch 12 giants to Torch Staff Writer summer love, as told by him. dispose of this tear-drenched coffin The first half of the cycle is full into the depths of the sea. While If the romance of spring has of springtime allusions, references this somewhat absurd solution still found its way to you already, you to nature, delightful little melodies leaves the poet with some serious might consider surprising your sig­ and other well-known symptoms of long-term issues, it is certainly vi­ nificant other by walking with them, infatuation that are seen this time able enough to bring the song cycle to the Valparaiso University Center of year. to rousing and fitting closure. for the Arts today at 7:30 p.m. to Then, between songs six and A 30-minute song cycle com­ hear the story of a summer love, set seven, something horrible happens. prised of 16 songs written entirely to music by Robert Schumann. We, the audience, aren't even given in German is not easy musical ter­ Although, the love portrayed in a hint as to what went wrong. We rain to travel. Luckily, Schumann this song cycle - entitled "Dichter- only see the effects. and Nevergall are talented enough liebe" - wilted and died and caused The seventh song marks the shift to find ways to help the audience the character wrenching grief, un­ in tone and begins the downward through. told suffering and in the end, put spiral of the second half in which As the musical year at VU enters the character into a -psychological the story and music become ever into its own coda, John Nevergall's coffin and drowned the character in darker as the poet moves through performance of Robert Schumann's the sea, the music is quite lovely. stages of shock, sorrow and de­ "Dichterliebe" offers the perfect es­ The inspired performance of spair. cape from studying or a unique and Abby Gilchrist / The Torch tenor senior John Nevergall prom­ He works through his situation totally free date idea. The cast of 'The Heidi Chronicles' perform in rehearsals Wednesday ises to uplift your spirits amidst the and by the 16th and last song of the evening. The play premiers tonight at 8 p.m. at the Valparaiso University weighty theme. group, the poet resolves to shove Contact Kurt Woock at torch. ae@ Center for the Arts. The texts for this group of 16 his sorrow inside a coffin larger valpo.edu.