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Wiseman Revamps Central 2006 Factbo o k M ore th an J u st Stats: Asia’s Education System T ells Story abo u t U n iv er sity • S t e r l i n g M e y e r s • Staff W r iter • A n g e l a B a c o n • of students — 1,120 students come from considered census day, so anything that Staff W r iter Ohio, whereas states such as Montana changes after that day is not taken into Cedarville staff recently finished and Nevada are only represented by accoynt in the factbook. compiling the 2006 Cedarville University about one student each. “We call them facts, but behind those Factbook. Dr. Sharon Johnson, director The factbook is published each Janu­ facts are judgments,” said Johnson. The of the Office of Institutional Research ary and provides facts from the previous staff members in charge of the factbook and Effectiveness, Cindy Weir, Carrie must make sure that the “data is compa­ Savage, and many others worked to rable to other colleges’.” For example, make the information in the factbook they have to determine what consti­ as accurate as possible. tutes a Cedarville student — wheth­ The factbook is composed of 58 er to count only those enrolled pages of facts ranging from en­ full-time (for a minimum of 12 rollment information to faculty credits), or to also include people, such as high school students, who S cott H uck :: Cedars characteristics. It begins with a j are taking only one Cedarville Andrew Wiseman in Egypt. foreword by Dr. Johnson, and class. Cedarville professor Dr. Andrew each of the six chapters starts with a page of commentary The 2006 factbook is available Wiseman is currently in Bishkek, online at www.cedarville.edu/fact- Kyrgyzstan, where he is on commission about the content of that chap­ book. by the U.S. State Department to help ter, followed by several pages revamp the education system in Central of charts and graphs. John­ son said that eventually the 2006 Cedarville University Asia. Quick Facts: Wiseman, assistant professor of group would like to include 1. As of fall semester 2006, 106 Spanish and director of travel studies comments on each of the married students were enrolled. at Cedarville, is stationed as one of 16 pages. 2. As of fall semester 2006, the senior fellows working with ministries of First created in 1986, the average ACT composite score of education throughout the world. factbook was “produced new freshmen is 25.44, while the In Kyrgyzstan, Wiseman is help­ primarily to support accredi­ national average is 21.1. ing the U.S. State Department develop tation.” However, Johnson 3. There are 573 men and women education methods and reforms for said, “I believe the factbook enrolled from the mid-Atlantic Central Asia. According to Wiseman, has a story to tell to people region. this opportunity is “a unique combina­ outside the university.” Johnson’s favorite chart in the factbook year. 4. The retention rate for new freshmen tion of diplomacy, education, and public is a map showing the number of students The data is current as of the prior fall, from fall 2005 to fall 2006 was 83 percent. service.” meaning that the 2006 factbook, pub­ 5. The top five declared majors as of fall Wiseman has studied or worked in per state enrolled at Cedarville. He said it “shows how important locality is in lished in January 2007, is based on semester 2006 were nursing, mechanical college choice,” noting that Ohio and its information that current in the fall of engineering, early childhood education, See W is e m a n bordering states contribute the majority 2006. The 12th day of class in the fall is biology, and communication arts. PAGE 8 LIFE-SAVINGDEFIBRILLATORS MAKE ‘Go Tour’ Rocks A DIFFERENCE ON CU CAMPUS the Jeremiah Chapel ■ C U P u b l i c R e l a t i o n s round metal object fell a presentation promot­

■ ing the band’s partner­ Cedarville, Ohio-Those who see T i m o n R e i n e r • from one of the light fix­ Staff W r iter ship with Global Tribe to Cedarville professor Dr. Sharon John­ tures on the ceiling and help families by provid­ son exercising in Cedarville Universi­ The Go Tour, featuring landed on the lap of a ing them with housing in ty’s Fitness Center today might never the Newsboys, Kutless woman sitting in the au­ countries throughout the guess that his life was nearly taken by and punk rockers Stellar dience. Thankfully, the world. He emphasized the a heart attack in that same location Kart, descended on Ce- fallen contraption caused band’s vision of making just a few months ago. Thanks to an darville’s campus as the no harm . external defibrillator installed in the Saturday snowstorm was Preceding the News­ leaving the area. Several boys’ performance, band S ee N e w s b o y s building, and quick thinking by CU PAGE 8 Head Volleyball Coach Melissa Hart­ people waited in line for member Paul Colman led S cott H uck :: Cedars man, his life was saved. over two hours before Dr. Johnson and the new defibrillator. The University’s recent move to the doors of the Jeremiah •ucrease the number of its automat­ chest, allowing the control comput­ Chapel opened. ed external defibrillators (AEDs), er to determine if a shock is neces­ Phoenix-based Stel­ coupled with increased CPR training sary. If it is, the machine delivers lar Kart opened the night opportunities, marks Cedarville as the shock, essentially resetting the with a 15-minute stint a campus where lifesaving skills are heart’s rhythm and allowing the heart on stage. Kutless then Usibly honed. a chance to restart normal electrical rocked the edifice with According to the American Heart activity and resume effective beat­ hard anthems from their Association, more than 250,000 ing. earliest album, worship Americans die each year from sudden Cedarville has had an AED or some songs from Strong Tow­ cardiac arrest. An AED is a portable form of cardiac defibrillator on cam­ er and songs from their electronic device that diagnoses and pus for at least 30 years, but they were 2006 release, Heart o f the Ueats cardiac arrest by re-establish- used only by the professional health­ Innocent. lng an effective heart rhythm. The care providers on campus. However, Due to the violent °Perator of the machine first applies vibrations ricocheting See D efribuuators lbe electrode pads to the victim’s across the auditorium, a PAGE 3 Lead singer from Newsboys rocks out.

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ens of publications, including Alpha Kappa Delta Hosts PROFESSORS ADD 93 papers presented at national conferences and 40 articles pub­ Undergraduate Literary Conference PUBLICATION TO LIST OF lished in peer-reviewed journals. His research and publications cover a wide range of educa­ ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2006 • L a u r e n R o b e r t s • presentations. Cox received his Ph.D. tional topics within the field of Assistant Public Affairs O fficer in English from Indiana University of psychology. Pennsylvania in 2003. ■ C a i t l i n A l l e n • Staff W r iter Julie Moore, assistant professor of English, achieved Alpha Kappa Delta, Cedarville’s Regarding coming to Cedarville, her first book publication this past year in the form of a chapter of the English honors society, Cox said, ‘‘I’m delighted to come to the In 2006, a number of Cedarville professors expand­ poetry chapbook called Election Day. On many differ­ will host a literary conference for un­ conference, and think that undergrad­ ed their responsibilities to include publication. Their ent levels the chapbook addresses the value of suffering dergraduate students on February 24, uate conferences are a wonderful way works ranged from research-based books and various and the choice to live or die. from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to encourage students to consider how pieces for academic journals to a poetry chapbook. From the university’s perspective, professors who According to Bethany Gilmour, their work strikes an interested audi­ Cedarville professors publishing their work repre­ publish can mean a great deal for the repute of the school. the co-president of AKD, “the two ence outside the classroom. There’s a sents much more than their personal achievement or “It’s great that Cedarville faculty can extend their teach­ main goals of the conference are to lot of talent and brainpower on college success. It is more than advancement of the university’s ing ministry to the public outside the university,” said provide students with opportunities campuses across the country, and it’s reputation. As a professor prepares to publish work, he President Brown. “It may encourage someone to send a to present work in a professional [...] exciting to see it on display.” or she gains a unique comprehension and appreciation son or daughter to Cedarville or it may raise the reputa­ academic setting and to promote liter­ Students from any field are wel­ of the subject of the work, acquiring a passion that can tion of the university in the estimation of others.” ary dialogue on campus.” come to attend any or all of the panels then be passed on to students. For Moore, however, her poetry chapbook Election Gilmour added, “ten other schools free of charge. Gilmour explained that Dr. Marc Clauson, associate professor of history and Day is not at all about reputation. “You write poetry be­ have been invited to participate, with while those who attend literary con­ law, published a book entitled A History of the Idea of cause you love it and it’s a calling,” she said. “There is the goal of fostering communication ferences ought to have at least a mini­ "God’s Law." His book focuses on relating law to the no fame in it, and there is certainly no money.” Moore’s and dialogue among area schools.” mal interest in literature, nearly every­ Christian worldview, an issue long neglected by the ma­ publication comprises several years’ worth of poetry Approximately 40 students will one should be able to find at least one jority of academia. Clauson said that he aims to “force complied in book format, documenting her own experi­ present their work in various panels. panel that holds their attention. readers to think about the importance of constructing a ence with illness to communicate the value of suffer­ Panel topics include Milton, Theory The faculty and students who have Christian view of law.” ing. and Philosophy, Spanish Literature, a strong interest in English and litera­ Associate professor of English Dr. Donald Dear- For similarly personal reasons, Gandolfi began re­ Creative Writing, Women in Litera­ ture will benefit by being exposed to a dorffs current publication is entitled Hero and Anti­ search on the topic of downsizing for the book Corpo­ ture, and a question-and-answer panel variety of genres, by participating in Hero in the American Football Novel. The book, ac­ rate Downsizing Demystified because the management on Integrated Language Arts educa­ the literary dialogue, and by hearing cording to the Edwin Mellen Press, examines “the rise practice had significantly impacted his life in many tion, among others. Cox’s lecture. and evolution of the football narrative (1870 to present)” ways. As he went through the research process for his The keynote speaker, Dr. Cox, is Alpha Kappa Delta hosted its first and the ways in which American men have constructed publication, he gained skills “in a new area and in a new a professor of English at the Univer­ literary conference, titled Seeds of “masculine identity.” competency,” he said. “Research that stays in a book is sity of Pittsburg at Johnstown. His Discourse, in 2005. This year’s con­ This year Dr. Franco Gandolfi, associate professor of meaningless,” Gandolfi said; “It needs to be imparted work has been published many times ference, titled Notes to Narrative, will international business, published his second book, Cor­ — in this case, to the students.” throughout his life. His accomplish­ be the second. The organization saw porate Downsizing Demystified. In his book, Gandolfi Vice President Milliman reinforced the aims of ments include 11 works of fiction, four a need for English majors to be able sought to approach the topic of downsizing objectively these professors and said publication “is a service that works of creative nonfiction, and four to present their work at conferences, to allow the reader to decide between right and wrong. the professor contributes to the guild of scholars from scholarly works, as well as a number as conference presentation is cmcial Professor of psychology Dr. Michael Firmin is not whose scholarship he or she benefits in his or her pursuit of book reviews. for writers to present their work to new to the world of publication. He has authored doz­ of godly scholarship and teaching excellence.” Cox has also received seven liter­ the academic community and receive ary awards and given many academic constructive feedback.

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• S t e r l i n g M e y e r s • laboratory, a contemporary youth center, offices for pro­ Staff W r iter fessors, and many technological resources. A unique Bib­ Cedarville University will begin construction on the Bibli­ lical display area will trace the Bible from its beginning to cal Studies Center before the end of this semester. The building, modem day translations such as e-Bibles. scheduled to open in August 2008, will be located directly across Dr. Hutchison, interim chair of the department of bib­ from the Dixon Ministry Center between the Centennial Library lical education explained, “We’re trying to create a class­ and Maddox Hall. room environment that would approximate what students Dr. Chris Miller, a Cedarville Bible professor and an integral could experience in ministry so that we can train them member of the planning committee, says that the building will more effectively for the real world outside of the class­ give the message that Cedarville University is serious about Bible. room.” This dedication to Bible will be integrated within the building’s Additional classrooms will not only provide the Bible theme, “The Light of the World.” Dr. Miller says that the design of department with needed space, but will also benefit the the building, the natural lighting, and artwork in the building will needs of other departments. Growing programs such as call attention to this theme. graphic design will use six of the classrooms, ranging in The yet-to-be-named building has students creating groups on size from 24 to 100 seats. Facebook. About 100 students in one group want the building to The building promises students a new computer lab, be named after the late Dr. Michael Holt, the beloved Cedarville five collaboration rooms, and six e-check stations. The Bible professor. Another group says the new building ought to be glass-encased portico overlooking Cedar Lake will of­ “Hoffeditz Hall,” after Dr. David Hoffeditz, associate professor of fer students a lounge area and collaboration rooms that Bible. Dr. Miller confirms that although the building remains un­ encourage out of class interaction. The Academic Assis­ To view images and read more information about the Biblical named, it will not be called the “Biblical Studies Center.” tance Center will also make its new home in the Biblical Studies Studies Center, visit the website at http://www.cedarville.edu/fi- The 60,000-square-foot building will supply the Bible depart­ Center. Office area will support a staff that assists students uncer­ nancialpartners/biblicalstudiescenter/. ment with a lecture hall, several large classrooms, a homiletics tain of their major and students with disabilities.

gerous rip currents and undertows plague many beaches. If you are caught in Simple Precautions Ensure a a rip current, the United States Lifeguard Association advises, “Never fight against the current.” Instead, “Swim out of the current in a direction following the shoreline. When out of the current, swim at an angle toward shore.” Fun and Safe Spring Break Swim in designated areas only, and pay attention to warning flags. The Flor­ ida Department of Environmental Protection explains Florida’s flag system — a • E m il y D o o t • on her original hotel agreement. Amenities like a refriger­ Staff W r it er ator, telephone, parking space, and cable TV accrued fees green “low hazard” flag indicates calm water conditions in which beachgoers should still swim with caution; a yellow “medium hazard” flag indicates mod­ With all these snowstorms and school cancellations, that made her stay hundreds of dollars more expensive. erate surf and/or currents; a red “high hazard” flag indicates high surf and/or it’s easy to forget that Spring Break is right around the Remember to always stay with your group. Never comer. Although it is a highly anticipated (and needed!) wander alone or with new friends. When walking around, strong currents; and a blue flag indicates dangerous marine life. The U.S. Department of State encourages students to remember that safety vacation for students, Spring Break has become infamous be observant of your surroundings and beware of pick­ standards and security measures in other countries are not the same as in the for the safety problems that often accompany it. In order to pockets. Don’t be an easy victim for any kind of crime. United States; these differences have contributed to the deaths of U.S. citizens avoid becoming the next Spring Break statistic, take a few Clint Van Zandt, a former FBI profiler and analyst for in car accidents, falls from balconies, and drownings in both hotel pools and the precautions to ensure a fun and safe vacation. MSNBC.com, also reminds students that “not all ‘taxis’ Leaving Campus: RAs and RDs check that your room are really taxis.” Another Cedarville student had a close ocean. Those who do travel abroad should keep in mind that as of January 23,2007, door is locked for your own protection. We all know when call when she and her friends called for a taxi, and a few all persons traveling by air to any destinations outside of the United States (even Spring Break is, and so do criminals. College vacations minutes later a suspicious-looking van pulled up. Its driver Canada and Mexico) must now present a valid passport. Research the area where are a great time to rob vacant college campuses and apart­ looked the women up and down and asked if “they were you are planning to visit and be familiar with any problems you may encounter. ments. Secure all valuables and lock your doors. the girls in need of a taxi.” Fortunately, they said no, and a Finally, remember that when you visit a foreign country, you are subject to both Traveling to Your Destination: If you are taking a road few minutes later their real taxi showed up. trip, make sure your car is in good driving condition — It’s no secret that alcohol plays a huge part in many the laws and customs regulations of that country. Although no vacation is comes with a 100-percent safety guarantee, you will check belts, hoses, tires, and oil. An atlas, spare tire, first college students’ Spring Break activities. According to a decrease your chances for mishap if you plan well and remain alert for potential aid kit, and an AAA card are helpful items to have as well. University of Wisconsin study, 75 percent of male and 43.6 Plan in advance so that you have enough gas and money. percent of female college students admitted to having been safety risks. Have a wonderful and safe Spring Break! While You’re There: If you’re staying in a hotel, keep intoxicated on a daily basis during their Spring Breaks. the door locked and don’t open it to strangers. Make sure “Alcohol and injuries go hand in hand,” Van Zandt writes. your hotel has clearly specified exactly how much your “Car accidents, alcohol intoxication, broken limbs, and MAYO CLINIC stay will cost. When one Cedarville student was trying to date rapes are all the results of alcoholic abuse.” check out of a hotel she had found online, she was charged Clubbing is also a major part of Spring Break culture. with extra “room taxes” that had never been stated up front A big reason Cedarville expects students to adhere to the university’s stan­ dards regarding Nursing Graduates alcohol and club­ bing, even during Paid interview oxpmtsas breaks, is for stu­ Generous relocation package dents’ safety. No one can forget the Benefits start first day 2005 disappear­ ance of Natalee Tuition assistance Holloway in Aru­ Competitive salaries ba, where she was last seen walking Continuing Education out of a nightclub with three young men. 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C o n tin u ed FROM “D e f r i b v l l a TORS ” ON FRONT PAGE transition from student to professional. To apply or learn more about nursing opportunities for new graduates at Mayo With new technology making the lifesaving de­ the day that he nearly lost his life, he is thankful Clinic, please visit www,mayocllr»lc.org/ vices easy to use for those who aren’t health­ for the technology used to save him. “Because fob«-nur*lng»rst. care professionals, AEDs are now accessible to of [Hartman and the CU emergency squad’s] fast a*iyone at Cedarville. Cedarville University has response and the use of the proper equipment, Phone: 800-W2-7984 five AEDs located throughout campus, includ- my heart and brain escaped any lasting damage. E-mail; nursing,hrstafflng®rrieyo,edu ln8 in high-traffic buildings such as the Stevens I praise the Lord for the decision to install more Stssfe m» mm* Student Center and the Recreation Center. machines - they will save lives!” he said. mm* wte wbKaw? wwJwwfr When Johnson looks back on the events of 4 1 Cedars NEWS Thursday, February 22, 2007

Assasins on Campus! STRATEGIC PLAN

• R a c h a e l H u b i n • Staff W r iter AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC New York City, Van­ couver, Vienna, San LOR LIRST TIME Francisco, Los Angeles, London. What do all these • S a r a h P e t t e r s e n - places have in common? Staff W r iter Streetwars, a game in which each participant receives the name, home Cedarville’s Strategic Plan is a strategy for improvement as an insti­ and work address, con­ tution, as well as for the overall progression of the university. tact information, and pic­ The University’s 2006-2008 plan is a projected outlook for these years ture of his or her assigned in the areas of academics, finances, student life, enrollment, Christian target. Each participant’s Student “assassins” strike a pose. ministries, and advancement of the university. The plan is a flexible de­ main goal is to “eliminate' sign for future actions and developments in these areas. that target using a water gun take over that any of the rules may be temporarily elimi­ This strategy was developed by university president Dr. Bill Brown, victim’s assigned target, and continue in this nated from the game by the Leader’s “ma­ the Administrative Council, and the SALT groups (Strategic Assistant manner to become the only remaining “live” fia” squad. Leadership Teams). The plan reflects the aspirations and judgments of player in the game. Sophomore criminal justice major Jake these people, particularly Dr. Brown’s focus on progressive planning. On Cedarville’s campus, students are Garrison said that during the game, “My The transition of leadership and leadership styles from former univer­ now creeping around with small water guns room would always be locked, and my sity president Dr. Paul Dixon to Dr. Brown led to a new approach to the as their only defense in the game that was the roommate and I even switched beds one of Strategic Plan. This is the first time that the Strategic Plan has ever been basis of Streetwars, “Assassins,” elsewhere the nights.” completely open to public viewing — something that Director of Strate­ called “Paranoia” or “Killer.” This competi­ Cedarville “assassins” attribute the gic Planning Dr. Sharon Johnson says is “part of Dr. Brown’s transpar­ tion is the first campus-wide Assassins tour­ game’s popularity to several factors. ency” and “a very significant event.” Past Strategic Plans were available nament held at Cedarville University. “I’ve made some new friends. The people only to those in leadership positions or on the planning committees. “A lot of my ideas for this game came that I killed, some would even help me out in Johnson also says that the open availability of this document will from Streetwars,” said “Godfather” or finding the next target,” Greg Briggs said. bring more responsibility. “We are more accountable for results, or lack “Leader” of the tournament, freshman pas­ For freshman mechanical engineering of results.” toral studies major Nick Lordi. major Kurt Groman, “the secrecy and co­ An accessible strategic plan is something that might also be attractive There are different adaptations to the vertness, and the paranoia among fellow as­ to parents, alumni, and supporters, and might also help the university game; many involve changes to the regula­ sassins” are key. accomplish one of its listed goals — higher enrollment. tion instruments the assassins may use to Overall, students approached the game A gradually increasing enrollment at Cedarville is something that eliminate other players. “People play with from many different levels of seriousness Johnson says is crucial to maintaining the university. The student life socks, snowballs, paper balls, cardboard and dedication. For Garrison, the game pro­ section of the strategic plan lists as a goal “the growth of up to 25 ad­ swords and knives, and, of course, water vided a firsthand experience of the kind of ditional undergraduate [students] per year.” According to the strategic guns,” Lordi said. Other forms of the game work he will do later in his life in the crimi­ plan, the enrollment goal for incoming freshmen in 2007 was 780, with involve more complicated methods, such as nal justice field. an additional 130 transfers. The goal for 2008 is to have 800 new fresh­ hot-sauce “poisons” or alarm-clock “time “During the game, I could see myself m en and 135 transfers. bombs.” taking the very steps that I’d seen convicted With an increased amount of students comes a need for an improved The initial size of typical groups, like criminals take. I was trying to assess crimi­ academic plan. The goal for this area of the strategic plan is to “build a those playing in big cities around the world, nal liability and at the same time trying to nationally prominent program array [and] to prepare Christian leaders to is around 100, so Cedarville’s starting group get away with it,” Garrison said. engage and influence their world.” of 300 is unusually large. Students who sign The success of his effort to bring fun to To outline how the school can accomplish this goal, the plan lists up for the game here at Cedarville are given Cedarville inspired Lordi to raise money for the potential addition of a number of undergraduate programs, including a list of rules and goals. Upon registration, a local youth and music ministry. By ask­ worship leader, Asian languages, public health, physical therapy, and ge­ each participant is issued the name of the ing for small donations for students to par­ ology. Feasibility studies for these different programs began in January target he or she is to “eliminate.” ticipate, Lordi raised $200 for this ministry of this year. Participants must be current Cedarville from the first Assassins tournament. This In addition to these possible new undergraduate programs, the uni­ students living on campus or in the village, fundraising aspect gave him more motiva­ versity may also add graduate programs to further the goal of preparing must always carry their target’s information tion to make this game a success. students to influence the world. Establishment of these programs will be as proof the game “contract,” and must re­ In anticipation of the next game, sched­ based on the strengths of the current undergraduate programs and the spect all private property including that of uled for after Spring Break, Lordi is already known market for graduates in such fields. their target. Assassins may not make “kills” planning what game elements to change. The university also intends to continue a series of dorm renovations in academic divisions of campus buildings, “I was thinking [about] seeing if I can that began with Lawlor in 2006. Printy will be redone in 2007, followed but the gym, the Hive, the field house, and incorporate teams. I might start a smaller by Willetts and Maddox in the following years, consecutively These ren­ dorm buildings are “fair game” areas. Par­ game and do it with nerf guns and allow as­ ovations are part of the strategic plan’s aims to “ensure a positive resi­ ticipants must display their full name and a sassinations to be done everywhere. There dence life experience.” current photo on Facebook, and may not tar­ are also other ways to kill people such as Beyond these more visible goals of Cedarville, the strategic plan re­ get anyone except their intended “victim.” CD ‘car bombs’ and written ‘mail bombs’,” flects the desire of the university to continue to grow in ways that it has Participants failing to comply with Lordi said. not achieved in the past. A PDF copy of the university’s 2006-2008 strategic plan is available on the university website at http://www.cedarville.edu/strategicplan. Ready, Sell, Dough

■ A n n a C u m m i n g s • According to SIFE’s press release, Staff W r iter “The children will learn the principles Cedarville University’s Students in of management, finance, manufacturing, Free Enterprise (SIFE) organization will and marketing as they start their own be traveling to Arrowwood Elementary in-class cookie making company. At the in Xenia, Ohio on February 12 through end of the week, the students will sell 22 of. Their goal is to teach fourth and their homemade cookies to the rest of fifth graders about basic business princi­ the student body.” ples through hands-on experience using Amanda Graves, leader of the project, their curriculum Ready, Sell, Dough. says, “The kids love college students and The scenario is similar to that used cookies. They might not think that they by SIFE on their latest MIS trip to the love business, but with the Ready, Sell, Ukraine — the children will be divided Dough program, we hope to make busi­ into teams who will have to market ness education fun.” cookies and then donate their profits. Faculty members Dr. John LeBlanc The Ready, Sell, Dough program and Dr. Jeffrey Guernsey are also spon­ involves students role playing various soring Ready, Sell, Dough. business positions such as President, Cedarville has sold the rights to VP of Design, VP of Manufacturing, “Ready, Sell, Dough” to the University VP of Marketing, VP of Sales, and VP of Rio Grande and trained Rio Grande of Finance. Participants find out what it to use the program. Rio Grande plans to means to be an entrepreneur when they use “Ready, Sell, Dough” as an after­ work together on such tasks as making a school program. press release and evaluating profits. Thursday, February 22, 2007 Ce d a r si5 C edars I Viewpoints

C onfederate Flag D isplays Stirs C ontroversy

Managing Editors racism but also the freedom of speech. Those who support the News • G a r r e t t L o w e • Rebekah Shipper Staff W r it er flag argue that society doesn’t have a right to infringe on the Viewpoints ways that people express them­ Jenna Marcum It would seem the confederate flag is not the only thing flying selves personally or culturally. Arts & Entertainment Point taken, but why waste the high these days. Much discus­ & The Current energy to take a stand and make Joe Dugan sion and debate has been raised a divisive political statement since a performer in the recent Sports when neither the truth of the gos­ Alpha Chi talent show sported a Jim Sawin pel nor any key political issue is pattern of the rebel flag on his at stake? The fact that we are Copy Editors bell-bottom jeans. While reac­ legally entitled to express our Camille Morse tions to the symbol have varied, opinions doesn’t mean that it is Heidi Charlton few would assert the incident Ann Foley was racially motivated, and jeans necessarily right. I agree the South is a unique Sara Hoover aside, I think most would agree Jessica Whitehair subset of America with many that the whole issue was simply positive qualities. However, us­ a matter of poor taste. Design Editor ing a symbol to celebrate one’s In light of the controversy, Ricky Normandeau culture that is inexplicably tied however, one is left pondering to human suffering and debase­ two very different sides to this such since the Civil War. honored tradition of displaying Illustrator ment is like celebrating one’s issue: is the Confederate flag an However, historically speak­ Confederate flags during football Brandon Ort rich German heritage with a acceptable expression of pride ing, one cannot deny that the games. Ironically, this tradition flag has been associated with began in 1948, just as the Civil swastika. One culture slaugh­ Photography Editor in Southern heritage or a racist Rights Movement was getting tered while the other enslaved, Dan Tello sym bol? hatred and separation. Far from but both symbols represent the Without a doubt, people as­ being a timeless symbol of cul­ underway. Sadly, the Southern Cross has also been appropriated darkest periods of each culture Photographer sociate the flag with racism and tural pride, the flag saw a huge by many other extremist groups in their treatment of humanity. Josh Ohms slavery, and therein lies the con­ resurgence in popularity during Even if you don’t see the flag troversy. To many, the confeder­ the middle of the 20th century including Neo-Nazis and the Ku as tainted, the fact that it has Advertising Assistant ate flag is the same as a white as a means of protesting integra­ Klux Klan. What may have once caused so much controversy is Claire Kaemmerling hood and cloak: both represent tion. In fact, many outspoken been a legitimate cultural sym­ itself a reason to refrain from groups who saw blacks as infe­ Southern legislators successfully bol has over time been tainted by displaying it. Before defiantly Circulation Assistant rior and sought to maintain the urged that the “Southern Cross” those who have used it to defend waving the flag, bear in mind Heidi Charlton status-quo of discrimination be added to state flags during the the foul practice of segregation. that in celebrating one’s culture, within a racist society. On the 50’s and 60’s in order to express Whether or not the stigma of the you are completely disregarding Faculty Advisor other hand, those who argue for their commitment to segregation. flag is deserved, it is there none­ and degrading another. Dr. Scott Calhoun the Confederate flag as a celebra­ Furthermore, the University of theless. tion of Southern culture assert Mississippi, a longtime bastion From the opposing perspec­ Staff Writers that the symbol has been used as of white supremacy, has a time- tive, the issue involves not only Caitlin Allen "Angela Bacon :: Diana Burgess:: Emily Doot:: John Durkee:: Nick Erber:: Rebekah Fehr "Melanie Frageorgia A Look at CedarviUe’s Keri Hilty:: Justin Keller:: Kate Klein :: Krista Kowatch :: Lette-rs to tke Editor Jack Legg :: Garrett Lowe:: Inverted Social Hierarchies Whitney Miller:: Ryan Mosher::

Dennis Nangle "Sarah Petersen:: ■ J e n n a m a r c u m • Richie Reeder ::Timon Reiner:: V ie w p o in t s E d ito r Rebekah Sykes, Senior History Major Josh Saunders "Michael Shirzadian The past several weeks have illustrated the importance of truth and certainty on this campus. Anyone can see that those up-and-down, Ryan Short:: Bethany Sibbitt:: Regrettably, there has been a great deal of confusion that has clouded the subject. The meet­ critical looks people often give others are Andrew Sweigard "Andrea Walker ing referenced in the Cedars article, and the subsequent discussions seem to revolve around Nate Washatka:: Alyssa Weaver coupled with immediate judgments and subtopics, rather than the real issue. often faulty conclusions. All submissions are the property of A few months ago, I read an article by Cedars and are subject to editing The issue is not the protocol for writing letters. It is not the emotions that have surfaced in and/or revision. a woman who decided to experiment with response to the letter- not the hurt felt by the administration, nor the pain felt by students. The Year-long subscriptions are these judgments made by high-end sales­ available to the public for $20 (US issue is not that there is a lack of desire for unity, or an underemphasis on love. While these persons. To do so, she entered various Mail). Please make checks payable are important to discuss, the heart of the matter is that there is a great concern for the direction to Cedars. Visit CedarsOnline.com clothing stores wearing vastly different for more information. of the school, concern that the school remain committed to the authority of the Word of God. qualities of apparel and commented on how she was treated in each outfit. I would be remiss if I failed to acknowledge my gratitude for those who have demonstrated Sadly, her conclusions were more than MEMBER this commitment, as well as for the recent assurances regarding the school’s direction. But I predictable. would also be negligent if I allowed the desire for peace to sanction a false sense of unity. To I was intrigued. Before going shop­ ' 5 ? say that the concern is no longer necessary seems to be a premature and insufficient response. ping one day, I put on a pair of white I hope that the sessions Dr. Brown referenced (1/29/07) help to clarify the situation. Even ASSOCIATED evangelical capris, curled my hair, grabbed my fake, collegiate press association more, I hope that the school will not dissolve into a community that has successfully engaged but very real-looking, Louis Vuitton bag, PRESS the world, but has failed to walk in the fight (1 John 1.6-7). and strapped on a pair of wedge heels. By the time I left the mall, I had been given a www.CedarsOnline.com Christian Sanderson, CU Alumnus special discount on a pair of shoes, gotten I am a recent graduate of the mighty CU. Apparently, since my departure the debate over 251 N.Main Street two job offers, received more than enough certainty (as pertains to faith) has risen to great new heights of staggering importance. One Cedarville, OH:: 45314 how-can-I-help-you’s, and was granted a side (which I assume is the majority) is trying their very bestest(!) to prove that faith can and 937.766.4991 return-in-full for an item which probably should be a certainty, and that one can believe without a shadow of a doubt that God exists. Fax:: 937.766.3456 would not have been accepted otherwise. The other side is trying to prove that faith can’t be certain because than it wouldn’t be faith. [email protected] Later, I returned to the same stores, O f course, Kierkegaard, Sarte, and other great minds are being name-dropped like Joan wearing sloppy jeans, worn-out shoes, Cedars, the student Rivers on meth. However, it seems to me that both sides would do good to put down their and a hoodie. Not only did I not receive newspaper of Gedarville coffee, philosophy books, B-I-B-L-Es, and other assorted religious literature and start doing any special discounts, but I was snubbed, University, has as its goal something that’s actually important. For instance: the average college student who cares about Providing news, information, unable to get into dressing rooms, barely this topic will debate endlessly in the Hive or in some cofifeeshop sipping on their chai teas, and viewpoints about our able to get someone to take my money at local, national,and global and when they are finished saying all they know about the subject, they will go back to their the cash register, and sometimes, entirely World. Cedars strives to offer dorm rooms and watch Family Guy, 24, The OC and eat penny candy. The college student ig n o red . accurate information and is, above all, pretentious and hypocritical. While this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, perhaps the thoughtful opinions which Here at Cedarville, I have found that debate over faith and the certainty of God should be left to those who aren’t 21 and living in Promote biblical thinking and just the opposite is true. I realized early Participation in the communi­ a dorm room. There’s many more important things going on in the world for you to pay at­ on how taboo it is for females to carry ties in which we lire. tention to, and many areas in your fife that could use some more experience. Thank You, and large designer bags, for males to sport polo may Yahweh bless you. RS. For the record....of course you can’t prove what you have faith in. The opinions expressed in shirts boasting the emblems of high-end Come on. Cedars are held by the stores, or for faculty and staff members to individual writers and are not necessarily held by the Cedars staff or byCedarville University. C o ntinu ed on PAGE 7 6 1 C edars Thursday, February 22, 2007

VIEWPOINTS E l e c t i o n 2 0 0 7 : T h e B a t t l e f o r t h e T i c k e t The Battle at Indiana Relays Democratic Party Hopefuls

• D e v i n B a b c o c k ■ may do an effective job of drawing the base • M i c h a e l S h i r z a d i a n • simply coast her way into the White House. Staff W r iter out, watch for his Mormon background to im­ Staff W r iter According to one Rasmussen poll, 39 percent pede his progress to the Oval Office. of Americans will “Definitely vote against” With the 2008 presidential election rapidly In the end, Giuliani is probably the most With a President restricted by term-limits Mrs. Clinton if she wins the Democratic pri­ approaching, the list of candidates throwing likely candidate to succeed. He should have and a Vice President making evident his inten­ maries in 2007. Nonetheless, Clinton leads the their names into the hat seems to grow daily. trouble in the primaries in drawing the con­ tion not to pursue the White House in 2008, pack of 2008 Democratic White House aspi­ The Republican Party, left in shambles by the servative camp into his moderate views, but if American voters face a quandary unseen in rants by a wide margin. 2006 mid-term fiasco, is scrambling to pick a he gets past that, he can handle any nominee American politics since Calvin Coolidge la­ “Why would you ever support him? His nominee from a long list of power-seekers. the Democrats throw his way. conically decided that, “Ten years in Wash­ name rhymes with Osama,” I frequently hear Despite the large number of potential Although Giuliani may have a shot, he ington is longer than any other man has had when I voice my fancy for Illinois Democrat nominees, there are a few clear front run­ is not my favored candidate. His pro-choice it—too long!” Barack Obama. ners at this point. As the primaries near, the views lend him the liberal label that will hurt In 1928, however, Republican candidate A rookie, but Democratic superstar, Barack list will likely narrow, but for now I’ll look at him in the eyes of the conservative Herbert Hoover, can- Obama is considered by many to be the first those most likely to make it on the ticket. right. Although I’m not comfortable v a s s - African-American to have a shot at the Presi­ Rudy Giuliani, “America’s Mayor” and with Romney’s religious ing off dency. However, Mr. Obama has to overcome hero of 9/11, is the frontrunner for the Repub­ views, his political a serious hurdle if he wants a seat at Oval Of­ lican nomination. Despite his support for gay views draw me fice in ‘08 - his inexperience. Elected to the marriage and his pro-choice position, Giu­ into the fold. United States Senate in 2004, Obama can boast liani appears to be the leader in the Republi­ In a country no other political involvement on the federal can race. With nation-wide respect and the with dis­ level. Both Democrats and Republicans have ability to draw the moderate vote, he may be t i n c t i v e targeted Obama’s relative inexperience as an the Republican’s best chance to hold onto the religious adequate reason to vote against his charismatic executive branch. However, Giuliani’s moral free­ persona. and social values directly oppose those of the doms, his Nonetheless, his stringent stance on an religious right. While some contend he is the personal increasingly unpopular war leaves Obama link between the two, watch for him to divide trailing only Mrs. Clinton for the Democratic the Republicans between the far right and nominee. “I am not opposed to all wars. I’m the moderates. opposed to dumb wars,” said Obama at one John McCain, the man who lost anti-war rally. the 2000 nomination to George Obama declared his candidacy to a hungry W Bush, is also in line to cap­ Illinois crowd on February 10, stating, “It was ture the Republican ballot this in these neighborhoods that I received the best -time around. Although his recent education I ever had, and where I learned the move toward the center has alien­ meaning of my Christian faith.” He finished ated a number on the far right, Mc­ with, “Let’s get to work.” Cain remains in position to be the One thing is certain. If elections are Republican nominee for president decided aesthetically, neither Hillary nor in 2008. His years of experience as a Obama stand a chance to 2004 vice presi- senator from Arizona play in his favor, and l dential nominee John Edwards. With an he has a number of influential connections in T equivocally adorable southern accent, Washington. Watch for him to compete with : I Mr. Edwards is third in line for the Demo- Giuliani for the moderate vote and do a better r cratic nomination. job at bringing in the far right. g 1 o u s Championing a strong anti-poverty Mitt Romney — former governor of Mas­ c h o ic e s stance, Democrats and Republicans alike re­ sachusetts, relative newcomer, and influential shouldn’t main skeptical that Mr. Edwards’ “poor-boy- Mormon — faces an uphill battle to the White change his made-good” routine will be enough to make House. Despite the opposition that he faces policies that are al­ him Chief Executive. Mr. Edwards has cam­ because of his religious affiliation, Romney is ready set. Coolidge’s strong approval rating, defeated his paigned hard in Iowa, attempting to gain an a contender to steal the nomination from the The 2008 election and primaries will un­ Democratic opponent with relative ease. early advantage in the state’s influential cau­ currently more popular moderates. His views doubtedly be intriguing. There is likely to be a Two-thousand eight promises to be differ­ cus. closely link him to the right and he is more lot of mudslinging, and whoever comes away ent. While the next two years will be riddled likely than Giuliani or McCain to bring the the cleanest will win. With so many divisive This time, the Democrats are competing with political discord, only one candidate will base out in ’08. His popularity continues to in­ issues affecting an already divided nation, it against a party led by a President with abys­ rise to represent The Democratic Party as a crease as the election nears, giving him a head will be interesting to see who comes away the mally low approval ratings. This time, the whole. start on the more visible candidates. While he victor. Democrats have momentum after capturing While she suffers from strong conservative both The House and Senate from the GOP in opposition, thus far, Hillary Clinton looks to 2006. This time, the Democrats have Hillary be the most likely candidate to win the Demo­ Clinton’s name recognition, Barack Obama’s cratic primary. o tes from b r o a d h in a charisma, and John Edwards’ good looks. But perhaps I speak too soon. Perhaps N A : C But only one of these promising candidates Barack Obama will woo the Left into sup­ will represent the Democratic Party on No­ porting him and his strong anti-war sentiment- • D r e w H e n r i c k s • declaring blessings for all who pass through vember 4,2008. Perhaps, in 2008, this nation will live up to G u est W r it er their doors, put on their best outfits and are She has unbeatable name recognition, the Mr. Obama’s catchy campaign slogan, to strolling lightheartedly through the streets. uncanny ability to raise money, and is “in for “Barack the vote.” By the time this issue of Cedars comes In the countryside, while farmer’s fields are the win,” but Hillary Clinton won’t be able to I sure hope so. out, the Chinese New Year will have come lying dormant, families have been chatting, and gone. Since the traditional calendar of drinking, playing games, and literally pig- China is lunar, Chinese New Year falls about ging-out for three days straight. They are rest­ People here, in the spirit of passages like Phil. culture can also hold to the opposing institu­ the middle of February - this year, on the ing. It is here, where the collective optimism 2:4, value not only their own interests, but tions of both work and rest. eighteenth. Hundreds of millions of people of China’s modem society has met with its also the interests of others. Seemingly, there is something lacking if are clogging airports and train stations, trav­ traditional rhythm of life, rest, and work, that As I studied the meaning of the Chinese both the Eastern and Western views on these eling back to their hometowns to spend time I have been examining my thoughts on some character for ‘public’ in my language class, concepts. The thought of making work per­ celebrating and feasting with their families on important things. I began to understand the paradox of this sonal, while striving to give everything I have this lucky New Year of the pig. I have long held the charge of Col. 3:23 work-rest, lifestyle. The character for ‘public’ to the three persons in the Trinity and His The sub-tropical city of Xiamen, where - to work at everything I am doing with all has two main components which literally ex­ Kingdom, made the selflessness of the Philip' my CCCU study abroad program is based, is of my heart - as something to be pursued in press the idea ‘dividing what is private.’ To us, pians’ work ethic match and enhance that of known as the “Garden of the Sea.” As such, a subjective and private way. Here in Xiamen it may seem contradictory to have these two the Colossians. By taking a risk and traveling the people here have been busily pruning and I have been able to see uniquely Asian and concepts contained in one character, especial­ to an unfamiliar place, such as China, I have sprucing up the city. They have turned the Chinese collective, communal, and public ly in areas such as public administration and learned, and continue to learn, how to make fountains on, put out red and gold banners perspectives on work, rest, leisure, and play. private property. The synthesis of these two more sense of what I’ve always known. on their houses opposing concepts helps to explain how this Thursday, February 22, 2007 VIEWPOINTS Ce d a r si7

S G A E l e c t io n s : H o w S h a l l W e V o t e ?

A glaring issue is the apparent need ent us with a viable platform, we need • D e n n i s N a n g l e • need to see something that distinguishes to actively learn about what they stand Staff W r it er you from the other nominees. we have here at Cedarville to elect a My final plea for this year’s candi­ male president and a female vice presi­ for. Join Facebook groups and go to their websites. Figure out which nominee is My rant will be twofold, with initial dates is to get rid of false friendliness. dent. Don’t get me wrong; this combo most suitable in your eyes based on their suggestions toward the candidates and Honestly, if you weren’t smiling and en­ is essentially harmless, and I think it’s plans and credentials, and vote with that the final thoughts directed toward the thusiastically greeting great to have both in mind. Put in as much effort in voting voters. One of the first missteps that a us on the way to classes a male and female as you want the candidates to put in run­ SGA nominee makes from the onset of before you found out « working together the election process is blatant superfici­ you were running for to gather varied ning. Just as the canddates And lastly, this may come as a given, ality. I understand that smart and clever office, then chances are perspectives from but there are few things more annoying marketing is essential in order to secure we can tell that you are need to present us with the student body. I than the following conversation: those crucial preliminary votes, and I simply trying to gather a viable platform, we only find it an issue, “Man, this year’s SGA is ridiculous.” find absolutely nothing wrong with put­ numbers, and not try­ however, if we ig­ need to actively learn “Well, who did you vote for?” ting your face out there so the public is ing to get to know us. nore any supremely about what they stand “Oh, uh, I didn’t vote.” aware of you. What is an issue, however, Essentially SGA nom’s, qualified females Seriously. Any complaints you may is hiding a thoughtless and hollow cam­ cut the superficiality for. strictly because we have or changes you wish SGA would paign behind clever witticisms and at­ and gain votes with in­ are uncomfortable make are moot if you don’t vote. This tractive posters. tegrity and a carefully- with the idea. I’m is your chance to take matters into your Which brings me to a suggestion: in­ devised platform. not saying to elect own hands. Educate yourself, look be­ form the student body. Yes, it’s wonder­ If there have been any complaints the first woman that shows her face, but yond the appearance, and actually vote. ful that you dress well, and we all really about the SGA election system in the next time, don’t discredit her potential And if the student government is still in appreciate your impeccable photographer past, it is my belief that the voters are just because a man isn’t at the top of the disarray, make constructive suggestions and graphic design choices. But what the as much, if not more, to blame than the totem pole. with the knowledge that you did what students need to know is what kind of nominees. And here’s where I think we Furthermore students, let’s not you could to take matters into your own platform you’re running on. With this may have detracted from good electoral get caught up in the platform of popular­ year’s competition as strong as it is, we decorum . ity. Just as the candidates need to pres­ hands. Rearranging Priorities: A Visit with the Homeless 3 M

• J o s h S a u n d e r s • meaning of the word minimum, but somehow Staff W r iter he knew enough to have such distaste for Jesus On a 20-degree Saturday night, I drove to that he would rather walk around in the bitter cold than talk about his eternal salvation. downtown Dayton to talk to some homeless “This war is a serious sit­ Chris actually said goodbye and shook people about life. I met Chris at a 4th Street bus uation. It involves the worst stop while we watched a man get arrested for my hand twice before he left as I desperately foreign policy mistake in the what Chris thought was a suspended license. tried to talk to him about the one true saving history of this country... So we Chris was wearing a thin white hat, a black grace. The third time he finally left. That night should take everything seriously. We find ourselves in a very deep hole jacket, and carried a backpack. He had a few I could not have paid Chris to take a Bible. Let and we need to find a way to dig out scars on his face and on his dirty, rough hands. me reiterate: I could not have paid a homeless o f it.” -Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada), man to take a Bible! We talked about how cold it was as we walked in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Chris did not know where he was going to to “the hub” on 4th Street - an indoor, heated 2.17.07 (www.cnn.com ) bus stop. As we talked about life, I realized sleep or what he was going to eat that night, that nothing Chris said was true. and there are thousands more like Chris all “On ‘American Idol,’ you go through this mental thing; you’ve got to get yourself back together. You’ve been Chris was clearly homeless, but would not across the United States. Furthermore, Chris, abused, misled and brainwashed to believe whatever admit it, and outright refused to give me even who knows nothing of salvation, could care they want you to think.” -Jennifer Hudson, in an inter­ less about Christ, and would only be driven a vague idea of where he lived or how old he view with People Magazine, 2.2.07 (www.foxnews.com ) was. I finally told him a few things about my­ away by petty ego-serving arguments within self, such as the fact that I’m nineteen years old conservative Christian circles. Debates over “I think we are totally different individuals. If I were and from Maine. Chris said he was nineteen terminology and other minute details do noth­ to go off the rails and become this party kid, I would not be able to afford my lifestyle. I’ve never had a years old also, which he clearly was not, and ing but divide a body of believers that could do sense of entitlement. I saw how hard my father worked then asked, “What is Maine?” much more for many people like Chris. for his money and it was always made very clear to So, next time you have qualms with the ad­ We kept talking. Chris told me he was a me that things wouldn’t just be given to me.” -Iv a n k a ministration, attempt to change the world by janitor working five hours a week, and maybe Trump, on her father’s fortune and the lifestyle choices making minimum wage. Chris does not have painting on the rock, etc., call 937-376-3111, of Paris Hilton, 2.13.07 (www.msnbc.com ) a job as a janitor, nor does he understand the the number to the Dayton American Red Cross “If Congress proceeds to throttle the president’s strat­ word minimum. Chris has a very low level of Chapter, and find something much more pro­ egy, then it will seriously undercut the ability of future education, and when I brought up the topic of ductive to do. presidents to do what they need to do to protect the Jesus, the conversation ended within one min­ nation in a time of war. It’s a mistake to think you can ute. Chris didn’t know where Maine was or the effectively run a war by committee.” -James Phillips, a foreign policy scholar at the Heritage Foundation, give away a much greater percentage C o ntinu ed F rom “ H ierarchies”on 2.1 7 .0 7 (www.msnbc.com ) PAGES of their income than I do. The issue of spending becomes a very personal “The more impulsive and spontaneous people are, the matter, and should be decided by an more comedy there’s going to be.... I don’t look at it as drive expensive cars. Oftentimes, a individual’s conviction before God. there are rules for anything. That’s why I’m not wear­ person can find themselves guilty However, when we judge a person ing a dress. I’m wearing a tux. I don’t care what I’m of immediately making judgments based on the cars they drive, the supposed to look like.” -Ellen DeGeneres, on hosting about these individual’s faith, spiri­ brand of guitar they own, or the the Academy Awards, 1.28.07 (www.tvsquad.com ) tual commitments, and priorities, handbag they carry, are we not com­ based solely on their expensive at­ mitting the same act as the sales­ “Once you hit three, where you’re outnumbered, it’s tire, labeling them with names like, persons in the mall? We are essen­ really, like, what’s the difference between [three or] “stuck-up,” “spoiled,” “disgustingly tially promoting the same injustice four or five? For me, the most important thing that I’ve rich,” “arrogant,” or “ungrateful.” of prejudgments and discrimination contributed is my children.” -Demi Moore, in an inter­ Yes, the issue of Christians and based on outward appearances. view with Vanity Fair, 2.07 rnoney-spending has been a topic These quick judgments only bring of debate, but in the end, isn’t it a greater unhappiness and dissatisfac­ Personal issue? I have found that tion to the person who makes them, some of the wealthiest people in my and inadvertently creates further life are also the most generous, and discord among often undeserving even though it may hit them harder, individuals. 8 i Cedars Thursday, February 22, 2007 Cedars | Arts & Entertainment THE FINE ART OF Lost Avoids the Scrap Heap...For Now castaways try to survive on COMMUNICATING • N i c k E r b e r • Staff W r iter an eerie island while simulta­ • N a t e W a s h a t k a - with everything from Spanish gay couple here in Spain - we neously dispelling their past STAFF WRITER hip-hop and Brian Adams to quickly corrected that linguis­ It is a pretty dark hour for demons. Aerosmith and Kiss. I learned tic misstep - and he incor­ network television. The show works best Alberto the Blonde is 19 he is the lead singer/songwrit- rectly assumed that every part The once perfectly paced when the strange island plot years old and 5 feet 8 inches er for his garage band, and he of America is equally excit­ 24 has slowed to a clunky, is at the center of the action. tall. He owns a leather jacket writes lyrics only in English. ing, comparing the night life plodding narrative and a While the occasional flash­ with a picture of Kurt Cobain I also learned that he doesn’t in southwestern Ohio to that of weak, spo-radically vomit­ back does help to develop the on the back, and he has shoul­ like George Bush, but that he New York City. ing Jack Bauer. Scrubs was characters, the past is boring der-length hair which is actu­ believes one American is not For two hours, we tried des­ pumped so full of cheese that compared to watch-ing the ally brown. representative of America. perately to shed our nationali­ anything resembling a coher­ Desmond predict the future His hair, however, is lighter Thus, his overriding ambition ties and our languages, to meet ent comic storyline has been or Kate and Sawyer run from than that of the other Alberto in remains to reach the other side somewhere in a bilingual world compromised in its wake. H e­ The Others. his English class at the Univer­ o f the A tlantic. where words are pronounced roes and The Nine were full of L ost doesn’t offer a consis­ sity of Seville, so he is called When I met Alberto for cof­ poorly and prepositions are terrible acting from the get- tent theme, but the fast-mov­ Alberto the Blonde, though I fee in the local Starbucks, I dropped, but where communi­ go, and every sitcom that’s ing plot generally compen­ just call him ‘Alberto.’ spoke in Spanish and he spoke cation occurs despite the deaf­ popped up since seems to be sates for the lack of direction. I met Alberto because I in English. We talked about the ening noise of construction in following the same crude for­ With three main narratives wanted to practice my Spanish best and worst parts of Spain the city streets. mula. Across the board, TV and subplots galore, this is an with native Spanish-speaking and the United States, and we “My favorite store in Seville shows are either jumping the hour-long show for the min­ college students, and Alberto took turns complaining about is called the ‘Garbage Can,”’ shark or coming out of the ute-long attention span. Each met me because he thinks the the difficulty of learning a for­ Alberto told me as we walked studio stillborn. episode reveals a new piece United States of America is the eign language. Near the end of through the city’s historic dis­ Yet there rem ains one m od­ of the puzzle over why the greatest country on earth. For our conversation, I used sweep­ trict. erately young show that hasn’t survivors have been brought Alberto, any person - me, for ing hand gestures to help con­ “Are you sure?” I asked. quite passed into the realm of to the island. While the show example - or product - peanut vince Alberto that U2 is more “That doesn’t sound like the useless entertainment. This may not be meaningful, it is butter, for example - originat­ than a pop band, and he drew a name of a store.” program has its ‘off’ episodes, certainly exciting. ing in the States merits the same map to show me the regions of “I know it’s strange. It’s the its overwrought subplots and In the end, L ost aspires attention typically reserved in Spain he doesn’t like. store where they sell American continu-ity errors, but it has to be entertainment, pure Seville for soccer, street festi­ Despite our moderate lan­ and Chinese food products; managed for the most part to and simple. It has some solid vals, and a food called jamon guage skills and Alberto’s it’s where I buy cream-of-pea- keep from forsaking its audi­ characters, a jumpy plot and a which is tremendously akin to fondness for my country, we nuts.” ence. certain air of enigma, but the raw bacon. had trouble communicating “Oh,” I said. “Peanut butter. It is a show called Lost. show could really go either In two hours I learned that at times. For example, I mis­ From the Garbage Can. I un­ The Golden Globe win­ way as far as both ratings and Alberto’s MP3 player is filled takenly told him I live with a derstand perfectly.” ning program, now in its third fan opinion are concerned. season on ABC, has been It’s fun for now; hopefully through quite a few twists it won’t end up in the scrap and turns in the last couple heap. of years. The basic premise is fairly standard: a group of C o ntinu ed F rom “ N ewsboys”on F ront Page

the Gospel known and eliminating poverty by continued his hectic drum beating. promoting missions trips to Mexico. In response, Phillips returned a barrage of C h u r c h /A rt C r itiq u e Following the intermission, the highlight of pulsations on a circular stage that turned verti­ the night began. The Newsboys’ entrance was cally and rotated the musician in circles. After marked with a hit single, “Shine,” as white- and Furler’s stage descended to its previous position, // Southgate Ba ptist steel-colored confetti showered the fans and he knocked his drum set off the stage, surprising created a deja vu of another winter storm. Fans both himself and the audience. He quickly re­ cornucopia of instruments. The were thrilled to hear the band’s most successful covered and rushed to Phillips’ drum set where • D a n G e n e Z i m m e r m a n • worship session incorporates and popular songs, including “Breakfast,” “Mil­ the two finished their performance. Staff W r iter a unique plethora of praise lion Pieces (Kissin’ Your Cares Goodbye)” and The three-band trio making up the Go Tour Cedarville students con­ methods, including Scripture “He Reigns.” brought entertainment, excitement and an op­ sider a variety of criteria when readings, prayer, and the songs Toward the end of the show, lead singer Pe­ portunity to worship to the thousands in atten­ selecting churches to attend. themselves, all of which con­ ter Furler and drummer Duncan Phillips had a dance. Upcoming tour stops include Bethlehem, One question which students nect seamlessly to one another. drum-off competition. As beats were skillfully PA (Feb. 22), Charleston, WV (Feb. 23) and Wil­ frequently ask but rarely answer The music seems to deliber­ pounded, Furler’s stage lifted into the air, and he liamsport, PA (Feb. 24). is how the arts can influence a ately coincide with the grandi­ worship experience. ose visuals. This convergence Southgate Baptist Church of sight and sound bathes the in Springfield addresses this church with a glorious, all-en­ C ontinued from “W i s e m a n ” on FRONT PAGE question creatively. Guests are compassing essence, symboliz­ initially greeted by great arches ing the greatness of Christ. and pillars, among other ar­ Students who are at first 42 countries including Spain, Chile, Costa Rica, advantageous to anyone.” chitectural novelties. The halls intimidated by Southgate’s Uzbekistan, and now Kyrgyzstan. One of his re­ Assistant professor of English Dan Clark has and classrooms of the church grandiosity will quickly find sponsibilities as travel studies director is to “create taught international students both overseas and are saturated in modernistic themselves at home through linkages for Cedarville students and faculty with within the United States. Clark says, “ESL provides decor, sporting bright tones and the abundant hospitality of the opportunities abroad.” opportunities for working abroad, for developing refreshing pastel paintings that congregation and the easily ap­ Wiseman says there are presently over 50 Ce­ relationships with people from other cultures, for envelop guests in a clean and plicable content of the sermons. darville students studying abroad in countries such learning about other cultures through firsthand professional, yet welcoming Last week, for example, the as Spain, Russia, and Korea,. Wiseman aims to “get experience, and, of course, for fulfilling the Great environment. message was delivered by a students out, engaging the world in other coun­ Commission.” The scale of the sanctuary young missionary couple who tries,” which allows students to learn languages and Cedarville’s TESOL program began in 1997; alone qualifies it as an audito­ described their church planting cultures in order to become “gatekeepers and have since its inception, 52 students have completed the rium, boasting chandeliers, an ministry in Pakistan. a maximum impact for Christ.” program. Professor Karen Power, who oversees abundance of plant life, and a Southgate Baptist Church Cedarville students can graduate with a TESOL the TESOL program, said, “many of those [52] balcony. Cedarville students offers an invigorating wor­ (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) graduates are working as ESL teachers at home and will find themselves pleasantly ship experience captured in the minor, which prepares them to be effective in a abroad.” comfortable in the sanctuary physical greatness of its format valuable field, according to Dr. Annis Shaver, pro­ Through opportunities presented by the Travel due to its uncanny resemblance and design, comfortably local­ fessor of German and coordinator and teacher for Studies office and the TESOL minor, Cedarville to the Jeremiah Chapel. ized by an air of welcoming the English for Academic Purposes program. students have the resources to be trained and pre­ The musical portion of the warmth. Students seeking a neW Shaver said, “Because the English language pared to reach out beyond Cedarville’s campus to service includes a variety of church should make Southgate is in such demand around the world for business people around the world. contemporary and classic selec­ Baptist a top priority. purposes, training in teaching a foreign language tions performed with a diverse (particularly English) is a qualification that can be Thursday, February 22, 2007 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT C e d a r si9

The Mystery of Mom and Dad’s CEDARS

• W h i t n e y M i l l e r • OSCAR Staff W r iter PICKS Mom and Dad’s Dairy Bar seems fair­ ly innocuous, perched by the sidewalk all small and white and homey. At night, the Best Picture: icicle lights gleaming from the roof give Babel a Christmas-all-year-round look to the place. Even the town’s feral kitties feel Actor: at home at Mom and Dad’s, where a bank Forest Whitaker shaped like a giant ice cream cone on the counter collects money to feed them. Every Cedarville student knows all Supporting Actor: about Mom and Dad’s, right? Maybe not. Eddie Murphy The history of the dairy bar has long been shrouded in mystery. Carol Hol­ Actress: mes currently owns and operates Mom Helen Mirren and Dad’s. Her family has managed the business since 1990 - almost 17 years now. Before that, the venerable dairy bar Supporting Actress: passed through many hands and enjoyec Jennifer Hudson multiple names. Holmes herself is unsure exactly Directing: when what we now call Mom and Dad’s The Departed was built and opened, but she does know that it has been around since at least the 1930s. That puts Mom and Dad’s around Adapted Screenplay: seventy years old. Carol Holmes The Departed Holmes and her family were mission­ ents, to come eat there as if it were a sort cially welcome service when face-numb­ aries to Australia before returning to the of “home away from home.” The family ing Ohio winds howl across campus. Animated Feature: United States in the late 1980s. Holmes’ works hard to keep the prices low out of It is obvious that Holmes, a warm and Cars family came to Cedarville because her consideration for student budgets. soft-spoken hostess, holds a real love for sister had attended the university. Hol­ Business has remained fairly steady Cedarville students. Cedarville’s only ice mes recalls that the Lord opened the door over the years, says Holmes, although creamery has borne the decades well, and Animated Short: for them to buy the dairy bar in 1990. The in the winter customer traffic slacks off. though its past remains cloaked in shad­ The Little Matchgirl Holmeses dubbed it “Mom and Dad’s,” Not as many students brave the cold to get ows, Mom and Dad’s future will be bright and they have been contentedly working there, and fewer truckers stop as well. if students continue to call it home. Art Direction: Holmes claims that many students are Mom and Dad’s is located at 320 N. there ever since. The “mom and dad” re­ Pan’s Labyrinth ferred to in the title are Holmes’ parents. unaware that Mom and Dad’s serves more Main St. Its phone number is (937) 766­ Her father passed away several years ago, than just penny candy and soft-serve ice 2046. Hours: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Monday but Holmes’ mother still works the coun­ cream. “We have ‘real food,’ too,” she - Friday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday, and Cinematography: ter in the evenings. reminds. Several different types of sand­ 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday. Delivery times: Children of Men Holmes says they named the dairy bar wiches, wraps and pizzas are dished out 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Monday - Friday, and all Mom and Dad’s because they wanted stu­ at Mom and Dad’s. “And we deliver, too,” day Saturday and Sunday. Costume Design: Holmes is quick to add. This is an espe­ dents, often hours away from their par- Marie Antoinette

Documentary Feature: “Ten Most Redeeming Films” cluding The New World and Joyeux Noel, An Inconvenient Truth use historical accounts to convey a re­ demptive message. Documentary Short: Challenge M ind and Heart Sophie Scholl, a foreign film, is an in­ Recycled Life tense retelling of 21-year-old Sophie’s (Ju­ • A l y s s a W e a v e r • lia Jensch) defiant stand against the Hit­ Staff W r iter ler regime of WWII. Sophie’s unwavering Film Editing: It is tempting to sit back and watch to life a terrorized London in the year faith and defense of truth is sure to inspire The Departed a movie for pure entertainment, but 2027. All hope is snuffed out when the viewers. Winner of two Silver Bear awards Christianity Today probes for deeper youngest human dies. Extinction ap­ and an Oscar Nominee, Sophie Scholl Foreign Language Film: meaning with its “Top Ten Most Re­ pears imminent until Theo (Clive Owen) earns its spot as third on the list. Pan’s Labyrinth deeming Films.” comes across a pregnant woman, whose Two light-hearted films, Akeelah and The list varies from films which child could be a kind of savior. This the Bee and Charlotte’s Web, help kids of actually feature Christ to ones more metaphorical depiction of the nativity all ages to reflect on such morals as hon­ Live Action Short: vaguely laced with redemptive motifs. is rated R for strong violence, language, esty and determination in the face of con­ West Bank Story Babies that bring hope to a dismal some drug use and brief nudity. flict. world bookend the list with Children The Nativity Story focuses mainly on To view the complete list of redemptive M akeup: the redemption of Joseph (Oscar Isaac) films and descriptions, visit h ttp ://w w w . o f Men and The Nativity Story, the top Pan’s Labyrinth film . as he struggles with human fears but ul­ christianitytoday.com/movies/. Children of Men, a sci-fi th riller timately rests in faith. based on a novel by P. D. James, brings Other notable non-fiction works, in­ Original Score: The Queen

Original Screenplay: WEEKEND EVENTS Little Miss Sunshine Original Song: “Listen” Arsenic And Old Lace @ ‘The Greene Goes Red’ for Triumph of Love @ Sinclair Day of Caring Pancake Community College Brunch @ the XARSC the Fairfield Community Arts the AHA @ The Greene Sound Editing: Center Join the race; win “Greene The French comedy makes its Live entertainment, local celeb­ Letters from I wo Jima Missed Cedarville’s adapta­ Money.” way to the Miami Valley. rities, and delicious food. tion? Here’s a chance to see the Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thurs 7:00 p.m., Fri-Sat 8:00 Sunday, Xenia Adult Recreation famous play again. $20 / runner p.m. and Services Center Sound Mixing: Thurs-Sat 8:00 p.m., Sun 2:00 www.thegreene.com $12 / person $6 / person Dreamgirls p.m. www.sinclair.edu (937) 376.4353 $10-12 / person Visual Effects: www.fairfield-city.org Pirates of the Caribbean 1 0 1 Cedars Thursday, February 22, 2007 Cedars | Entertainment Reviews

MUSIC KATHERINE MCPHEE :: Ka th e r in e M cPhee “I’m over it / So sure / I’m over it / I’m not your girl / I’m tent in the songs. They write; she sings. over it.” Yet, for a persona spawned by prime-time television, the music It can be difficult to differentiate between a middle school isn’t all bad. McPhee belts out melodies in a resounding style a la break-up note and the lyrics of mainstream pop music. Katha­ Christina Aguilera, and the background arrange-ments are full of rine McPhee presents the discerning listener with this problem energetic horns, synthesized drums and string quartets to keep the on her self-titled debut album. The American Idol runner-up’s most ADHD listener occupied. first release offers super-accessible beats and the standard pop The album offers little to grab hold of or think about. The lyrics diva subject matter. and the music are pretty adolescent and mindless, but K atherine It is painfully obvious that McPhee had very little to do with M cPhee more or less serves its purpose as background noise. the sound of her album. The credits include five different pro­ In reality, that seems to be all the middle-class American con­ ducers who seem to be responsible for most of the creative con­ sumer wants. BY N i c k Er b e r MAGAZINE T IM E ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ Back on this side of the pond, 2008 presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani’s Time Magazine’s Feb. 19 issue informs readers about events in the Mid­ tainted personal life and seemingly inconsistent political stances may hamper dle East, across the globe and at home. his efforts to court conservatives. Eric Pooley’s piece, “A Rudy Awakening,” ex­ Some of the main stories include the illegal drug problem in Afghani­ amines this problem and points out several advantages that the highly respected stan, an American politician’s emergence as a presidential candidate, and a and controversial figure has going for him. crucial British leader’s possible demise. This issue also features a variety of interesting articles, ranging from blog­ Time’s cover story, “The Strange Case of Haji Bashar Noorzai,” reports ging to controversy on morals in the Anglican Church, from an astronaut’s fall on the complexities of fighting both a war on terror and a war on drugs. from stardom to how Loudoun County, Virginia, reached a median household The rampant opium trade in Afghanistan has made relations between the income of $94,483. United States and its allies on the ground rather strained. Cedarville University prizes the idea of becoming spiritual ambassadors. Catherine Mayer’s “Where Have You Gone, Tony Blair?” addresses the To be effective in this regard, students need to be aware of events that matter corruption allegations facing British Prime Minister Tony Blair which may in the world around them. Time is an excellent source for such quintessential accelerate his planned exit as leader of the United Kingdom. information. by T i m o n R e i n e r FILM :: PG43 MUSIC AND Ly r i c s :: WARNER bro th ers i r k i r t - o

Warner Brothers’ latest romantic comedy, Music and Lyrics, brings a fresh spin to the classic genre. The chemistry of these characters is intertwined with their par­ Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) is an eighties has-been with a ticular perspectives. Fletcher believes that music is the most impor­ once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to climb back on top by writing tant aspect of a song. In contrast, Fisher sees music as a mere first a song for an admiring teen pop star, Cora Corman. With only a impression. For her, it is the lyrics that give a song its meaning and few days to complete the task, he finds himself begging for help significance. from his maniacal plant girl, Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore), Music and Lyrics is a good choice for a lighthearted chick flick. who seems to have a knack for writing lyrics. While it slips into the idealistic cliche of portraying love as some­ Predictably, Fletcher and Fisher developing an interest not thing that happens overnight, its message that true love lies both only in the music they create but in each other as well. within and without is genuinely satisfying. BY RACHAEL HUBIN FILM :: PG A m a z i n g G r a c e - Bristol b a y ★ ★ ★ ★ * With a few simple lyrics, a revolutionary movement erupted: “Amazing grace, British Empire. This story is one of redemption and restoration, of a change in how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.” perspective. Amazing Grace, directed by Michael Apted, recounts the story of a young John Newton (Albert Finney), former slave trader and writer of the famous world-changer, William Wilberforce. His story shows that great good can come hymn, remarks, “I wish I could remember their names. My 20,000 ghosts, they from very unlikely places. all had names.” In their early twenties, Wilberforce and his compatriot, William Pitt the This movie will break your heart. Younger, left indelible marks on the English House of Commons and, conse­ Amazing Grace is more than entertainment - it is an experience. The charac­ quently, on society as we know it. ter development is poignant and realistic. The issues are factual and relevant. The Theirs was a narrative of sacrifice, friendship, loyalty, compassion and righ­ acting is superb and enticing. You can actually feel the tension in the air when teous indignation. Amazing Grace paints a realistic picture of the challenges lac­ Wilberforce defends his position against immense Parliamentary opposition. ing these men of dignity - in order to abolish slavery, they were compelled to As producer Ken Wales puts it, this film takes you from “a movie to a move­ overturn Parliament and change the public opinion on a grand scale. ment.” Even though slavery has been abolished, Amazing Grace leaves you chal­ Through perseverance and a 20-year incubation period, Wilberforce’s dream lenged - challenged to make a difference, challenged to see people through God’s BY BETHANY SIBBITT became a reality with the successful abolition movement throughout the entire eyes.

BOOK THE GLASS CASTLE :: JEANNETTE Walls ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jeannette Walls’ shocking and compelling memoir traces her in­ Walls describes how the children had to cling together for support—- digent childhood, following the journey she and her siblings under­ even after their parents followed them to New York and chose to live took out of a state of parental abandonment and into successful lives lives of homeless destitution. Her detailed memory sculpts recollections in New York City. of upsetting times, such as when she caught herself on fire while cook­ Currently a New York Times bestseller, The Glass Castle is a ing hot dogs at 3 years old and when her mother hid chocolate while her gripping read, both fascinating and disturbing at the same time. children went hungry. Walls’ memoir is a startlingly raw description of her poverty- W hile The Glass Castle is not a literary masterpiece or a poetic stricken family. She uses the ‘glass castle’ as both a metaphorical wonder, it exposes a rich and alarming story which sets this book apart and a literal reference to the unfulfilled promises of her alcoholic fa­ from the kitschy, emotionally-charged memoirs that have become all too ther, and lays bare her mother’s refusal to accept her maternal role. popular. by Je n n a M a r c u m DRAMA TRIUM PH OF LOVE :: Sin c la ir College

Triumph of Love, a play originally written by Pierre Marivaux series of twisted and facetious engagements and events, Leonide inad­ and performed in France in 1732 by Italian performers, made its way vertently seduces Hermocrate, Leontine, and Agis. to the stage of Sinclair Community College last week. The cast members in this unique play execute a nearly flawless per­ The cast of seven performers brought energy to the play as they formance, bringing together a perfect blend of wit and depth of charac­ acted out director Nelson Sheeley’s interpretation of this penulti­ ter. mate romantic comedy. Though the set is not phenomenal, it is suitably understated, includ­ After falling for a young man, Agis, Princess Leonide decides ing the elements necessary for the performers to utilize the stage space she must win his heart. To accomplish this end she must first charm effectively. Agis’s guardians - the great philosopher Hermocrate, and his sister, Students looking to give the movie theater a break and support local Leontine. theater should check out this wonderfully hilarious performance. Because Agis has been taught about “dangerous feminine Tickets and times can be found at www.sinclair.edu. BY SARAH PETERSEN charms,” Leonide decides to disguise herself as a man. Through a Thursday, February 22, 2007 Ce d a r s i11 C edars I Sports Men’s Track to Defend

Ryan Bundenthal, a perennial NCCAA II ill All-American and NAIA qualifier, will NCCAA Title also be a major contributor. Bundenthal is seeded second in the NCCAA 55m hurdles • J o s h S a u n d e r s • and will be accompanied by freshman Staff W r iter teammate Brandon Tress in the event. Cedarville University men’s track and field will de­ In the throwing events, the competition fend their NCCAA Indoor Track title on Feb. 24 at Taylor for national shot put champion will be be­ University in Upland, Ind. Cedarville is favored to win, tween teammates Ben Michaud and Neil fielding a team with numerous National Champions and Henning. Michaud is a returning Indoor All-Americans. Their depth, coupled with the influx of NCCAA All-American and the defending talent in the likes of freshmen Daniel Roberts, Sammy NCCAA Outdoor shot put champion. Hen­ Starr and Brandon Tress, will make them a tough team ning is a returning NCCAA All-American to beat. and is currently ranked 12th in the NAIA Jason Scott, the returning NCCAA and NAIA Na­ while Michaud is ranked sixth. tional Champion in the pole vault, is the top seed in both Daniel Roberts will have some com­ championships. Scott will also utilize his athletic ability petition from Julius Rono from Roberts to score points in the 55-meter hurdles and possibly the Wesleyan in the distance events. However, long jump, high jump and 200-meters. Roberts defeated Rono during the cross country season and hopes he can beat Rono on the track as well. Kevin Kuhn, a returning All-American in the 800-meter run, has been running well and is looking to once again fin­ ish in the top three. The distance medley team will most likely gain All-Amer­ ican status for the second year in a row while the Jason Scott prepares to vault. 3200-meter relay team is looking to improve on their meter hurdles and easily won the pole vault with his first fifth place finish from last year. clearance. Bryan Pittman, another perennial Daniel Roberts dominated his first indoor 3,000m All-American, has an excellent chance at race with a time of 8:38.93, nearly lapping the entire field winning his first national championship of runners and automatically qualifying for NAIA Na­ SS& in the 3,000-meter and 5,000-meter races. tionals. Jim Sawin and Matt Clark also earned victories Judson Brooker, a sophomore who did not in the high jump and mile, respectively. compete last year due to injury, will con­ At Ohio Northern on Feb. 16, Jason Scott again won tend for All-American status in the mile. the pole vault on his first clearance. Scott also set the Jim Sawin, who has hit excellent school record in the 200m dash with a time of 23.10 sec­ marks in the high jump this year, looks to onds and scored in the 55m dash. Ryan Bundenthal broke repeat as an All-American. He also hopes his own school record in the 300m dash and easily won to defeat top seeded Zach Weber from In­ the 55m hurdles. diana Wesleyan for the individual victory Bryan Pittman ran an even pace throughout the mile in the high jump. and easily took home the win. The rest of the distance team ran well, taking first, second, third, and fifth place J osh Ohms :: Cedars On Feb. 9 at Findlay University, Jason Scott set a new school record in the 60- in the 800m and winning the 1600m relay. Freshman Kurt Groman finished 4th overall in the 800 meter run at Findlay. Player Profile: Ricardo Alliman

■ A n d r e a W a l k e r • ed to the U.S. Staff W r iter Alliman recognizes it is unusual for a freshman to earn a starting varsity How does a freshman - one who has position. He acknowledges his starting been playing basketball fewer than four spot is “just a reward of hard work and years - earn a starting spot on Cedar- trying to become a better player every ville’s varsity men’s basketball team? day.” He appreciates the opportunity he Just ask Ricardo Alliman. was given to step up in Rose’s place as Alliman played both soccer and ten­ Rose has been inhibited by a knee in­ nis during high school, but he did not jury. pick up basketball until the age of 16, Alliman has noticed a positive dif­ when his friends urged him to play be­ ference in playing basketball for Ce­ cause of his 6 feet, 6 inch frame. darville compared to playing on his Alliman’s skills quickly developed high school teams. He attributes the as he attended basketball camps and uplifting atmosphere to the fact that desire to impact others for Christ, mo­ we do the best that we can do for each played on both club and school basket­ his teammates at Cedarville truly care tivates Alliman to play basketball. He season. Any achievements that come ball teams. Soon he was recruited to for others above themselves. “We trust works diligently to improve his game, with it, I will take as a plus,” he said. play for Cedarville. each other more and play together for knowing that the better he performs In the short time he has been at Ce­ Originally from Jamaica, Alliman the same cause,” Alliman said. the more respect he will receive. As he darville, Alliman has learned valuable met current teammates Daniel Rose and Alliman has already built close re­ gains the respect and attention of oth­ lessons that go beyond just basketball. Chris Walker while playing basketball lationships with nearly every player on ers, he aims to translate it into opportu­ “I learned (“...”) to try my best to be an in Jamaica. His interactions with Rose the team and feels as though he can talk nities to effectively share the Gospel. ambassador for Christ in all I do every were limited; they only crossed paths to any one of them about anything. One Alliman does not have definite goals day,” he explained. Alliman would like once at a basketball camp. However, player he looks up to in particular is ju­ for the season. Rather, he focuses on to continue playing basketball after col­ Alliman and Walker competed against nior guard Ryan Short. Alliman admires his work ethic and team success. “I just lege, but first and foremost seeks God’s each other in club basketball several Short’s outstanding basketball abilities, want to come out every night on the plans for his life. times and even worked out together intelligence, and love for God. basketball floor and give my all so that when they learned they were both head­ This same love for God, as well as a 12 i Cedars SPORTS Thursday; February 22, 2007 Make it Five Straight: Lady Jackets Clinch AMC South

• R y a n S h o r t ■ to not let it happen again.” opportunity to set up a chapel service Staff W r iter Fellow senior Kristi Beougher, who of prayer and worship before the start recently became the 16th Lady Jacket of the tournament. Ministry to others The Lady Jackets sealed their fifth to record 1,000 career points, added, and the bold sharing of the gospel will consecutive AMC South Division “Losing is always hard. No one likes to be at the heart of the ladies collective championship with a 71-62 home win lose. However, each loss has caused us focus. With this attitude as their basis, against Malone on Saturday. Another to take a step back and refocus our sea­ the Lady Jackets will attempt to reach championship means another trip to son a little bit. Losing throughout the the National Championship Final for Sioux City, Iowa for the NALA Divi­ season has been a constant check for us the third time in four years and hope­ sion II National Tournament on March about how much passion we play with fully take home the championship tro­ 7-13. Before the national tournament, each game. So although losing is never phy this time around. the Lady Jackets will be traveling to Karah Walton analyzes the defense. ftm, I do believe our team has learned Daemen College for the AMC Cham­ the importance of playing with passion pionship game. from beginning to end, and I think this Earlier in the week, the Lady Jack­ ets lost another game to pesky Rio passion will help at Nationals.” Grande. It was the third league loss Brittany Smart, who recently in the last four years for Cedarville, eclipsed the 3,000 mark for career points quipped, “The adversity has all three occurring this season. Amid the adversity of a more competitive helped prepare us for the tough games regular season, the Lady Jackets team to come at NAIA Nationals.” With two national runner-up per­ has grown. Senior Karah Walton said formances in the last three years, the of losing, “It’s a strong reminder to us Lady Jackets have high expectations that we don’t just get to win...we have for this year’s tournament. Many have to play hard every practice and every optimistically predicted that this would game so that we can be better pre­ be the year that the Lady Jackets finally pared for Nationals. Losing is a very win the national championship. While humbling experience and especially the ladies are focused on taking care when the expectations are so high, but of their bodies and working hard in through it we have become aware of practice in preparation for a long tour­ our weaknesses and have been able to improve upon them. It’s not fun to lose, ney run, they are also concerned with the spiritual impact they can make in but it has not hindered our spirits and we are motivated more now than ever Sioux City. In the past, the team has had the The women get set to shake hands with Malone after clinching a spot in the NAIANational Tournament

C u t D ow n t h e N e t : T h e J a c k e t s a r e G oing D a n c in g

• R y a n M o s h e r • to AMC tie-breaking procedures, Ce­ “We were the better team and we knew Freshman three-point specialist Staff W r iter darville earned the automatic bid to the it; we just took it one game at a time Chris Beals commented on the team’s NAIA Division II National Tournament and executed when it mattered.” attitude about the national tournament, After five months, 27 games, 1,095 in Point Lookout, Miss. The Jackets were perfect at home in “We expect to go as far as God allows minutes, 2,246 points, and 1,243 re­ At the beginning of the season, the the conference this season with a record us to go. God has given us a huge plat­ bounds, the Cedarville University men’s AMC coaches ranked teams according of 9-0. They received a lot of help from form to go to the national tournament so basketball team has accomplished what to where they thought the teams would the great fans that packed the Stranahan people can see the love of Jesus through they set out to do at the beginning of finish. Cedarville was picked to finish Gymnasium every Tuesday and Satur­ the way we love each other on the court. the year: win the American Mideast third in the conference behind Walsh day night. “Our guys have the athletic So it’s up to Him in deciding how far Conference South Division. The Jack­ and Mt. Vernon, not receiving any first ability to step up and score on any giv­ He wants to use us.” ets finished their regular season with place votes. Coach Ray Slagle, in the en night, and we can defend better than A conference championship is a an 83-80 win against Malone College, locker room after the Malone game anyone else in the country,” said Ryan great way to end a season, but the Jack­ clinching their third division champi­ Saturday, commended his five seniors Short, the team’s leading scorer. ets have a lot more in mind. Ryan Short onship in the last five years. After win­ for their leadership this season. Slagle The Jackets travel to Pittsburgh, Pa. said, “We have accomplished much ning 12 of their last 13 games, Cedar­ said, “I have never coached a team with on Saturday to play AMC North Cham­ through adversity thus far and anything ville is tied with No. 8 Walsh University the kind of senior leadership we have pion Point Park for the overall AMC from here on out is icing on the cake. and No. 12 Mt. Vernon Nazarene Uni­ on this one.” Championship. The team then travels We are going to Point Lookout to win, versity, both of which also finished at Senior Eric Leininger said regarding to Point Lookout, Miss, to compete for though, make no mistake about it.” 15-3 in the conference. However, due the last stretch of the regular season, a national championship.

Ryan Short throws it down to swing the momentum in CU’s direction Eric Leininger drives the lane. Thursday, February 22, 2007 SPORTS Ce d a r s i13 Women’s Track: X-TRA POINTS Repeat in the Making? • J im Sawin • S ports E d it o r

• Keri H ilty • Staff W r iter • CU Spring Sports Set to The 2007 indoor track season is nearly com­ Get Underway. With warmer weather fi­ pleted with only two meets remaining. Coming nally approaching, Cedarville up next for the Lady Jackets will be the NC- CAA Championship Meet held at Taylor Uni­ University’s seven spring sports versity. The Lady Jackets enter as the defend­ are about to begin. Softball is the ing National Champions and have a good group first spring sport to get under­ of contributing freshman this season. This is way as they play at Ohio Valley the second consecutive year the meet will be in Vienna, W. Va. this Saturday. held at Taylor University, so the team is famil­ They will then travel to Fort My­ ers, Fla. to compete in 14 games iar with the facility and feels comfortable com­ from Mar. 3-10. The baseball peting on the track. team will spend their spring break in Clearwater, Fla. from Mar. 5-9 with Sarah Ensslen, a senior captain for the Lady their opening day scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27 against Indiana-South­ Jackets noted, “This year we have a lot of tal­ ent in every class on our team and are deep in east. " The Lady Jackets tennis team, who are the defending American Mid­ every event.” The team will attempt to show­ east Conference South Division champions, also begin their season on Feb. case that depth in order to win the meet this 27, facing Wilmington at home if the weather cooperates. Men’s tennis will weekend. get a later start on Mar. 8 when they travel to Franklin Springs, Ga. in a Bethany Davies, a sophomore middle dis­ match against Emmanuel. tance runner, agreed, “I’m really excited about The NAIA No. 24 Cedarville golf team will swing into action on Mar. this meet because I think we have a great chance Lydia Wong ran the second fastest indoor 800 meter time in 12-13 at the Berry Invitational in Rome, Ga. The Jackets hope to use their of winning it again on both the guy’s and girl’s school history at Findlay on Feb. 9. third place finish at NCCAA Nationals this fall as a stepping stone to a suc­ side. We have a lot of talented individual com­ Bonnie Wright competing in the long jump and cessful spring season. ■ petitors on the team that I think have a good Ensslen also competing in the high jump, long And finally, the track and field programs will begin their season in chance to win their events and earn us some jump, and triple jump. Ensslen will be defend­ Waco, Texas at the Baylor Invitational on Mar. 24. This is the first time the good points.” ing her title in both the long and triple jumps. team will make the long haul to Texas in the Coach Bolender era. Samantha (Maat) Modderman is returning Emily Peacock hopes to continue her great • Scott, Short Named NCCAA Athletes of the Week as the 2006 Outstanding Female Performer season in the weight throw and the shot put as Cedarville University track and field star Jason Scott and men’s basket­ of the meet. Last year she won both the 5,000 well. ball floor general Ryan Short were recently named the NCCAA Athletes of meter and 3,000 meter races to score twenty In the past two weeks, the Lady Jackets have the week in their respective sports for their outstanding performances. points in the meet. Also running well for the stayed busy competing at the University of Scott earned the honor for the third time this winter after clearing 17 Lady Jackets are distance runners Elisabeth Findlay on Feb. 9 and Ohio Northern University feet, 1 inch in the pole vault and breaking the 60-meter hurdle school record Pyles and Nicole Santos, both of whom will on Feb. 16. Several notable performances at the in 8.30 seconds at the Findlay Open on Feb. 9. The senior captain is cur­ compete in either one or both of the distance two meets include Wong qualifying for NAIA rently seeded first in the NAIA pole vault at 17-6.50 and fifth in the 60m races at the NCCAA Meet. Nationals in both the mile and 800 and Keri hurdles with a converted time of 8.22 seconds. Freshman standout Lydia Wong will attempt Hilty and Davies qualifying in the 600. Court­ Short successfully led the Yellow Jacket basketball squad to their third another difficult double by racing the mile and ney Reid qualified for NAIA Nationals in the AMC South Division title in five years this past weekend with an 83-80 the 800 meters in the meet against tough com­ 60-meter hurdles, breaking the school record victory over conference opponent Malone. The junior guard scored a ca­ petition from two nationally ranked runners in the event in 9.19 seconds. Bonnie Wright’s reer-high 33 points in the contest with 15-20 shooting from the field to gain from Olivet Nazarene University. 60-meter time of 8.30 seconds was also the best the NCCAA honor for the second time this season. The field events are well represented with in the school’s history. Intramural Domination: n1 p he1 1 owmes • » ■ Ric h ie R eeder- been under the same system and we know how Staff W r it er to play as a team. Do some teams have better You might think that in order to find a great athletes than us? Maybe, but we know how to athlete on the campus of Cedarville University, work as one and that is all that matters.” it would be best to check out a varsity basket­ Not only is experience vital to the Townies’ ball game in the Stranahan Gymnasium on the successes at Cedarville University, but mental weekend. However, if you walk into the Doden attitude is also key. Freshman Zach Rost point­ Field House on any given week night around ed out, “We all won district championships in 7:30 p.m., you’re likely to find some pretty basketball in high school and were successful serious basketball players. in other sports. We just really don’t expect to The basketball intramural program at Ce­ lose when we enter a competition. Winning is darville University is intense - just ask a team our expectation whenever we enter an event.” like the Townies. The Townies were formed All members of the Townies agreed that in 2002 by a trio of Cedarville High School they were prepared well for athletic competi­ graduates, who are now seniors at Cedarville tions while still in high school. Senior Nate J osh Ohms :: Cedars University - Micah Harding, Nate Martindale, Martindale said, “The one thing that I think is and Adam Schlappi. There is only one criterion underrated in all of sports is belief. I don’t think The Townies have developed an intramural dynasty over the past few years. for making the squad: you must graduate we’ve always had the most talented team on from Cedarville High School. Sounds simple the court or field, but we always believe we enough, but who would think that a group of can win and that’s a tribute to our high school guys from a neighboring high school would coaches and the success we had across the 8BS can help you Are you ready to lead a ministry?. achieve the tawwtetlge, practically dominate the intramural program street in both football and in basketball.” Iwt-fH in crisis !i« fe men afertiiisls dteepiy snd teW sa% about the issues f a t affect aanw tM maturity, 3 « l expertise you for over five years? Since 2002, the Townies The Townies are not only the top-seeded a n ftb n Church have a deep oassket for and S c people, a n t seha have the a h ik h h: effect need to become an effective real bfeehtnp IFAD WITH FXCFttfN CF A BBS MASTER OF DIVINITY IS YOUR KEY. ministry leader for the have won seven Intramural Championships in team in the Cedarville University men’s glory of God all - five in basketball (3-on-3 and 5-on-5) and intramural basketball playoff bracket, but were » Flexible online, module, and two in flag football. In fact, they haven’t lost the only team in their division to receive the once-a-week courses a single regular season flag football game in highest sportsmanship rating possible of 4.0 ▲ . t • Ffofessors with doctorates five years. And in 2004 alone, they won three and mimstfy experience every week of the season. The men’s intramu­ in their disciplines championships. . ral playoff race begins this week and extends Full-year, paid, So what makes this team so successful on until after spring break, when a champion will the intramural courts and fields? Senior Adam be crowned. The No. 2 seeded Motorboaters internship Schlappi commented, “Other teams just have pose the greatest threat to the Townies’ unprec­ a bunch of individuals, and all they care about edented eighth intramural championship. is showing off. We could care less about that. The Townies are just one of many intramu­ Wmm m m ■ - s We care about winning and playing as a team.” ral teams here at Cedarville University. The Of course the Townies have had more practice next time you want to check out some decent playing together than most intramural teams. basketball, the intramural courts at the Doden BAPTIST HIBt E Schlappi noted, “hr basketball this year we Field House wouldn’t be a bad place to look. have four of our five starters that we had when I was a senior in high school. All of us have 1 4 1 C edars Thursday, February 22, 2007 C edars | JTie CliTVetlt ______Style and Substance for College Living Ask Mr. Science Geek “ How Microwaves Work”

• A l e x Va u g h a n • Staff W r iter As the name implies, a microwave oven utilizes microwaves, How could we, as twenty-first century college students, sur­ which are very small waves of energy. Similar to a wave in the vive without Hot Pockets? ocean, energy waves rise and fall with time. With microwaves, Without the modem convenience of the microwave oven, these they happen to rise and fall very quickly, around 2.45 billion waves minute meals would certainly not be possible. It is my goal— nay, per second. A device called a magnetron, not to be confused with my calling — as Cedars' exclusive ‘Science Geek’ to share the a Transformer robot, spits out these waves. They are then directed knowledge and power of science with the masses at Cedarville at whatever poor soul happens to be stuck in the middle of the University. I will answer any question, tackle any challenge, ex- oven. posit any.. .exposition, all for the cause of science. The waves bombard the water, fat, and sugar molecules, excit­ Now to the question at hand: How does a microwave oven ing them and causing them to move more quickly. As this molecu­ lar dance continues and picks up pace, a very useful thing hap­ work? First, a little background: the food we eat contains mol­ Alex Vaughan, science geek. ecules of water, fat, and sugar. These molecules are groupings of pens; much like high school social events with people jumping atoms that are arranged in a precise order and that operate under together in rhythm, the molecules start to heat up. A major downfall of the microwave, however, is that since it is very specific parameters. One such parameter is constant move­ The longer the food is bombarded with microwaves, the more heating the food itself, and not the air around the food, a crust can­ ment; we call this molecular movement ‘heat.’ heat is produced. Plus, since the microwaves are at a frequency not develop—hence the Hot Pocket’s reflective sleeve. This sleeve As the molecules move more slowly, they grow colder and that only affects water, fat, and sugar, the surroundings do not reflects the heat from the Hot Pocket back onto the surface, result­ draw closer together. This is why ice, a solid, is colder than water, get hot. This explains why the paper plate that you have your Hot ing in the much desired crust. a liquid. Pocket on doesn’t get hot and why it is easy to remove from the That’s all for this week. Send your science questions to ce- Microwaves mess around with these forces. microwave. [email protected]. Until next time...

C oping with Procrastination N umbers D on’t L ie • M a l l o r y F i s h e r • ter tutor Megan Gier suggests: “Make a map Staff W r iter of the ideas that are floating around in your

The DMC clock chimes midnight. You head. I always briefly outline each paragraph • J a c k L e g g • toss a can of Red Bull in the trash, and stare so I don’t lose my train of thought when I’m Staff W r iter at your computer screen, praying for the trying to get ideas on paper.” Lord’s return. • Step Three: Read over the list and write O Woe is me! O Woe I am. That’s right, you have an essay due in the one sentence that sums up what you want In a recent Bible study, I encountered the morning, and you’ve only managed to write to say in several pages. Thesis statement? greatest of challenges to my Christian life down your name and box number. Check. and thought. A problem passage I discovered Of course, procrastination is less than • Step Four: Consult the bible. No, not haunts my waking dreams. ideal, but it’s also a part of life; and while I God’s Word; a little book called The Ele­ And as I wrestle with the interpretation, no am not encouraging its consistent practice, I ments o f Style, by Strunk and White. With one seems to be offering any answers. am writing to give my two cents about how sections on elementary rules of usage, com­ The passage in question is Numbers 4, to brainstorm on the fly, to come up with position, form, common expressions, and a which outlines the duties of the Kohathites solid material, and to produce a last-minute list of helpful reminders, it will serve as a in dismantling the tabernacle. In the English paper ethically and efficiently. springboard for your caffeinated brain. Standard Version, Numbers 4:6 reads, “Then • Step One: Breathe. So the history of • Step Five: Be creative. If you’ve done they shall put on [the ark of the testimony] a penguin breeding isn’t your favorite topic, your research and have some general ideas covering of goatskin and spread on top of that a and you didn’t read the entire book before the about what you want to say, put away your cloth all of blue, and shall put in its poles.” cover as “fine leather.” I am truly ashamed that due date. Don’t panic; there is always a way notebook and start typing. What do you have Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Well, do not hatch these translators didn’t have the guts to take a to delve into your mind and find something to lose? If your creative juices simply aren’t your chickens before you judge the book by its stand on such an important issue. useful. flowing, senior Writing Center tutor Ben cover! After discussing this passage with re­ This really is quite a problem. To be honest, • Step Two: Before you ‘Wiki’ the issue Bolander suggests: “Keep your professor in nowned Bible scholar Mikal W. Shorts, I came I am surprised that Dan Brown missed this one and find a very simplistic and surface-level mind. Write what they want to read.” across some shocking inconsistencies. in The DaVinci Code. This has the potential to analysis of the topic, try to think of every While I certainly can’t offer a 100% If we read this same verse in the King James send shockwaves through the Christian com­ interesting detail you can remember. Con­ guarantee on these methods, I’m confident Version, we find that badger skin was used to munity. sider class lectures, magazine articles, even that they will assist you in your late-night cover the ark, not goatskin. I am not normally a The gamut of meanings has been run: from TV shows and movies, and make a list. You endeavors so you can keep your indulgence stickler for details, but I have difficulty reconcil­ goats to badgers, from seals to sea cows, from may surprise yourself. Junior Writing Cen­ to no more than three Red Bulls. ing such a glaring inconsistency. dolphins to leather. Check it out for yourself! But that’s not all! The tip of the iceberg is When it comes to Numbers 4, there is a virtual much deeper on the other side of the fence. menagerie of interpretations. The American Standard Version claims that And yet, we all sit back and pretend like ev­ sealskin was used. The NTV brings further dif­ erything is all hunky dory in the land of Evan­ Beyond PACL // Detox ficulties, claiming that the Kohathites covered gelicalism. How can such a discrepancy go the ark with the skin of sea cows. Strangely, sea unaddressed? We ought to be up in arms over

• B e k a h S h i p p e r • smoke; and various pesticides, plastics, and cows and seals do not even resemble goats. this! N ews E d it o r disinfectants. Researchers even found DDT, a Eugene Peterson’s The Message lends a We are called to divide the Word of truth. pesticide that has not been used in the United contemporary voice to the hot debate, positing Therefore, we must strive to utilize language in When one’s inner man is harmonious, peo­ States since the 1970s. that a dolphin provided the necessary covering. a way that makes our meaning clear and con­ ple see it in his face and do not quarrel with Our bodies constantly work to cleanse As we all know, this is quite plausible, for dol­ cise. For the Word in the bush is worth two in him. - Confucius themselves by means of organs such as the phins are abundant in desert regions. the bird. And the early bird gets the Word! So The air we breathe, the water we drink and liver, lungs, kidneys, intestines, and skin. On The New Century Version, along with many let’s get started as soon as possible. bathe in, the food we eat, even our body-care a smaller level, every single cell is equipped others, chickened out by simply referring to the I simply can’t say it any clearer than that. products— all potentially contain toxins that with protection against toxins. Still, our bod­ enter our body and are stored there as chemi­ ies can become overwhelmed with toxins that cal residue. Our emotions, such as stress, anger, we ingest daily through food, water, and the and depression, may also trigger our bodies environment. As a result, more experts are rec­ gested, and to emphasize foods that provide vita­ aids the body’s detoxification as it boosts cir­ to release toxins. This cumulative load, often ommending that individuals undergo detoxifi­ mins, nutrients and antioxidants the body needs culation, carries away cellular waste and other called the “body burden,” is thought to cause cation, or “detox,” to remove these toxins from for detoxification. Aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, toxins, and helps rid the body of excess body fat. illness. their bodies. cleansing, fasting and exercise are all methods Even sweat lodges and saunas are effective ways According to Chris Spooner, an N.D. at the In his book The Purification Plan, Peter of detoxification. to eliminate toxins through the skin. Environmental Medicine Center of Excellence Bennett, N.D. discusses the health benefits of Two of the most commons forms of detox Experts urge individuals to discuss any in Arizona, “Everyone has chemical residues naturally ridding the body of toxins through are diet and exercise. A typical detox diet in­ detoxification plan with their physician and stored in their bodies.” detox: “Purification and medical detoxifica­ cludes whole organic natural foods. White flour, warn against prolonged fasting or severe calo­ In 2003, researchers at the Federal Centers tion are so effective because they stimulate the white sugar, and artery-clogging flits are avoided rie restrictions. However, according to Ben­ for Disease Control (CDC) drew samples of body’s own healing mechanisms and enhance in order to give the intestinal tract a break. Triple nett, “Detoxification is more important than blood and urine from 2,500 men, women, and the body’s ability to filter and clean the blood.” Leaf Tea offers a cleansing and revitalizing tea ever before. In addition to the health problems children to test for 116 man-made toxic chemi­ According to Bennett, detoxification is an es­ containing herbs to support “the healthy func­ we’ve experience for thousands of years, we cals; every single individual tested positive for sential step to help “recharge our body’s ability tion of the liver, kidneys, lungs, and blood, and are now exposed to a huge variety of environ­ at least one chemical. These chemicals includ­ to heal itself” to cleanse the body of toxins.” mental poisons. Detoxification can ease your ed toxic metals such as lead, aluminum, and The forms of detox vary, but ultimately the Exercise is another simple and effective way body’s toxic burden.” mercury; cotinine, a by-product of secondhand goal is to minimize the amount of chemical in- to detox. Any sweat-inducing physical activity Thursday, February 22, 2007 THE CURRENT Ce d a r s i15

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If you’re not headed to some tropical para­ dise for spring break, consider taking a day trip outside of the Miami Valley. These clos- er-to-home alternatives prove that Ohio has plenty to offer, if you know where to look. Geauga County in Northeast Ohio is host­ ing an annual Maple Madness Tour on March 10 and 17. Visit over twenty working sugar camps in and around Geauga County on this drive-it-yourself tour; experienced maple pro­ ducers will be on hand at the various sugar Chili-n-Cheese Dip: houses to answer questions. Tour participants In a bowl, combine a one pound box of Mexican will have a chance to sample syrup and other Velveeta with one 16 oz. can of Hormel no bean maple products. Individual sugar camps will chili. Heat in the microwave until the cheese is also offer special treats and activities during partially melted, then stir. Continue heating until the the tour. For more information, check out the mixture is hot. Stir before serving. Enjoy with Tosti- Geauga County Tourism web site at www. tos Scoops tortilla chips. tourgeaiiga.com. If maple isn’t your flavor, perhaps you Angel Dip: might enjoy a nostalgic train ride on the Leba­ For an educational yet enjoyable look at the historical sig­ Soften one 8 oz. package of Philadelphia cream non Mason Monroe (LM&M) Railroad through the Warren nificance of weddings, visit the McKinley Presidential Library cheese. Mix with one 7 oz. jar of Jet Puffed marsh­ County countryside. Located at 198 S. Broadway in South and Museum in Canton, Ohio for a featured exhibit entitled “I mallow cream until the mixture is well blended. Re­ Lebanon, the LM&M invites you to reminisce and benefit Thee Wed: A History of Bridal Fashion & Tradition.” This frigerate. Dip fruit, Nilla wafers, Pirouette cookies, from meaningful history you can see, hear, smell and touch exhibit, open through April 29, explores changes in bridal or shortbread cookies in mixture and enjoy. every Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $17 per person for a fashion, from the ancient Greek and Roman cultures through one hour ride. Conductors describe railroad history and op­ the twentieth century milestone wedding of Princess Diana. Cheesecake Tarts: eration, and offer a brief locomotive tour during which you Gorgeous wedding gowns from the past 150 years will be on To make quick and easy cheesecake in your dorm can walk to the back of the train to the open-air gondola for display, in addition to popular wedding gifts such as luggage, room, all you need is a tub of Philadelphia brand panoramic views. mixers, and silver. The exhibit is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to cheesecake filling, a can of cherry, strawberry, or Or you might prefer to spend the day outdoors, observing 5:00 p.m., closed on Sundays. Tickets are $7 per person. blueberry pie filling, and graham cracker crust tarts first-hand the importance of prairies by visiting The Wilds in So what if you won’t be sunning on the coast this March? or mini phyllo shells. Fill tarts or shells with cheese­ Cumberland, Ohio. Watch bison roam in large pastures and The Miami Valley offers plenty to keep you occupied while cake filling and top with your favorite fruit. These explore the grasslands of both native prairie grasses and re­ you’re out of class. You may not have a smooth tan like some mini delights can be easily stored in your refrigera­ claimed mine lands. Reservations and pre-payment are re­ of your friends, but you will save a lot of money and genuinely tor. quired. Cost for the program is $ 12 per person; for more infor­ enjoy yourself here in America’s heartland. mation, call 740-638-2116. en Vogue Memo ■ J o e D u g a n • T h e C u rr en t E d ito r To: S tudent Body

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"No, I would rather buy products from our country. -Jessica Scott, Biology SO

"Fair trade doesn't always increase price- it encourages higher production, which leads to . n excess supply and a drop in price. .V Didn't vouyou taketnke economics?" *\ -Seth Campbell, Accounting SO ■ If '

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