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SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 T AYLOR UNIVERSITY SINCE 1915 - VOLUME 93, NO. 5 ROJAM prepares Prayer renews hearts pre-majors BY CHRISTIANNA LUY "I had read these prayers NEWS EDITOR BY MEGAN BAIRD before, but never picked CONTRIBUTER Spiritual Renewal Week is them apart as Dr. Farmer more than a tradition at Tay- did," sophomore Bree Tsuleff Taylor’s freshman class has lor. At the beginning of ev- said. 75 undeclared or pre-majors. ery semester students come Farmer outlined Jesus' Although freshmen are not together, lift their voices and prayers. He prays for his required to immediately de- deepen their knowledge of people's protection, undeni- clare a major, the high num- God’s Word. able unity and knowledge of ber of pre-majors prompted “The intent is to set the Christs joy. Farmer also ex- the career development offi ce spiritual trajectory for stu- plained Jesus' prayers for the to create the ROJAM (major dents for the upcoming disciples, desiring for them spelled backwards) program. term,” Campus pastor Ran- to make a persistent differ- “If you don’t have any sort dy Gruendyke said. ence in the world. A differ- of direction, declaring a ma- Dr. Richard Allen Farmer ence that would hopefully jor is confusing. I don’t un- returned to the Taylor com- triumph over the evil one. derstand enough about Tay- munity as this fall semester’s “Being in Christ, know- lor’s majors and minors to featured speaker. ing Christ and making him know where I would fi t in,” “[Spiritual Renewal week] known,” was Farmer's fi nal said undeclared freshman is an opportunity to concen- statement. Jade Flora-Holmquist. trate our focus on the Word During the sessions Farmer ROJAM aims to dispel this of God; to the truth we have often prayed to ‘Papa God.’ confusion and assist fresh- committed ourselves to,” He explained that, after read- men in deciding a major suit- Farmer said. ing Romans 8, he was struck able to their abilities. Throughout the week he by the way the chapter speaks “The goal [is] to help the led worship via singing, of the spirit of adoption. Peo- majority of [freshmen] decide playing the piano and teach- ple are cry out to "Abba" or a major before thanksgiving,” ing from Scripture. "Abba Father," which is syn- said Larry Mealy, Director of “He does it all," said Gruen- onomous with daddy. Farm- Career Development. dyke. "He can lead music. He er said that language such Once a student has declared can sing a solo. He can stop as this spoke intimately to a major, they can then create like he did this morning in him. As he experimented in a four-year plan and register the middle of a sermon and his prayer life by calling God for classes more effectively. A accentuate a point by way of "daddy," referring to God as declared major also provides singing a cappella. He’s just "Father" began to seem for- students with enhanced aca- unusually gifted.” mal to him. He desired to re- demic advising and the abil- “Dr. Farmer has a way late to God as a father, not as ity to complete their college of engaging his audience a distant deity. career in eight semesters. and keeping their attention Formerly Taylor's dean of On Oct. 11, freshmen are throughout his entire mes- chapel, Farmer intimately invited to attend a question- sage. I love how he incorpo- knows the campus com- and-answer seminar in the rates his love for and talent of munity. While at Taylor Dr. Alspaugh rooms. Beginning music into sharing the word Farmer loved strategically at 7:00 p.m., the hour and a of God," sophomore Becky pouring into people. Photo by Alisse Goldsmith half program will host fac- Vogler said. “I enjoyed investing in stu- ulty and student represen- Dr. Richard Allen Farmer spoke on Jesus' prayer in the crucifi xion story of Luke 23 Wednesday in chapel. Throughout the week Farm- dents and [helping to] shape Farmer served as Taylor's dean of chapel from 1999 to 2002. tatives from each major to er specifi cally addressed the their thinking in formal and answer students’ questions. text of John 17. He guided informal ways,” Farmer Farmer’s message of encour- whatever you’ve given your- honored by my commitment The atmosphere will be ca- students in "eavesdrop- said. agement remains true for all self to. Don’t be mediocre. to excellence; he is never sual, complete with refresh- ping" on one of the Master’s As Taylor students devel- ages. Give the best to God,” said honored by a commitment to ments and door prizes. prayers. op from freshmen to seniors, “Pursue excellence in Farmer. “Papa God is always mediocrity.” “Thanks to Career Direct [the required student assess- ment that evaluates goals, majors and interests] students Taylor earns $4.5 millon grant can take the information they learned about themselves, BY CHRISTIANNA LUY “It also lets students know involvement in Indiana insti- $1 for $1.50 match. part of it when they graduate NEWS EDITOR walk into the [ROJAM semi- how much people who aren’t tutions of higher education.” The phonathon program from Taylor,” senior Mandy nar], discuss their questions Keeping tuition low is a affi liated with Taylor respect Thirty-four colleges and helps to meet these require- Reusser said. “The Taylor and walk away … able to yearly challenge. This year the university. We hear a lot universities throughout In- ments. Under the direction Fund helps students with make better decisions,” said Taylor alumni and friends about how great Taylor is diana were eligible to receive of David Ritchie and Matt scholarships and tuition. Mealy. have been challenged to give from faculty and administra- funding. The schools were Gin 35 student callers work So, quite frankly, a lot of us Kevin Brennfl eck, co-au- $3 million before Dec. 31, tion, but this is a good out- divided into three tiers. Tay- Monday through Thursday would either be struggling thor of “Live Your Calling: 2006. side view of Taylor.” lor was placed in the top tier. evenings. They call alumni fi nancially through college A Practical Guide to Finding It may sound like a daunt- According to Taylor's Web Part of Taylor’s ranking and ask them to consider a fi - here, or we wouldn’t be able and Fulfi lling Your Mission ing task, but accomplished, site, “This $4.5 million grant was because of meeting the nancial gift to the university. to come here at all without in Life,” will be speaking at the Lilly Endowment, Inc. is part of the Lilly Endow- previous $3.5 million match “I think a lot of students alumni and the Eli Lilly fi - the seminar. This guide helps will give Taylor $4.5 million ment’s Strengthening Phi- during Phase I of the initia- who don’t know how [the] nancial support.” Christians recognize and em- for achieveing the goal. For lanthropy Initiative - Phase tive. Only 13 schools ful- Phonathon [program] works “Alumni love giving to ploy their God-given gifts in every $1 that alumni and II. It is a $96.5 million dol- fi lled the Lilly Endowment’s have preconceived notions Taylor because they have a purposeful and self-fulfi ll- friends donate, Lilly will lar campaign that seeks to requirements, which made that it’s just a fundraiser, and personally experienced the ing way. match that dollar with $1.50. widen and strengthen donor them eligible to receive the that they don’t want to be any life-changing power of this Students interested in the Thankfully, $1 million from university," Gin said. "In the ROJAM program can receive donors has already been early 1900s, the university further information in the Ca- identifi ed. was on the brink of closing reer Development offi ce, lo- “It’s just another example due to lack of monetary sup- cated in the Student Union’s of God’s blessing,” said Joyce port. But each time, Taylor Pro Shop. Helyer, Associate Vice Presi- alumni and friends came to dent of University Advance- its aid. It is evident that God ROJAM Seminar ment. has protected Taylor over and for Undecided Currently, Taylor students over. He has worked through pay 80 percent of what is Taylor over the years and it is Majors required to cover all tuition clear He plans to continue to Tuesday, October 11 costs for a year of education. use Taylor to shape the lives 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Taylor raises the other 20 of young Christians in the fu- percent via alumni, friends, ture.” foundation grants and estate Harold Hazen, Vice Presi- Kevin Brennfl eck will gifts. dent for University Advance- be speaking. “Our alumni are so com- ment at Taylor said, mitted to Taylor and to help- “We at Taylor University Department ing students; they will help are grateful to the Lilly En- representatives will ensure that TU meets the dowment for its generous answer questions. match,” said Taylor Fund Di- support of higher education rector David Ritchie. in Indiana. It is impossible “This is a huge amount to overstate the value of this Door Prizes will be of money coming into the opportunity to motivate and given. school and [it] will have a encourage involvement, as For more information contact positive effect on current and well as build awareness for Career Development. future students,” said phon- Photo by Amy Wood Indiana’s colleges and uni- athon coordinator Matt Gin. Senior Mandy Reusser chats with a Taylor alumnus Tuesday evening while working at Phonathon. versities.” News NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 PAGE 2 Tin-Man 'Duathlon' Edgerton, York emerge as champions in race, biking competition

BY JOE PATTON Zondervan Library parking ganizer senior Aaron Bald- does triathlons during the even CONTRIBUTER lot for the annual Tin-Man win said has been occurring summer months. She said Bright and early Saturday competition. for as long as anyone can re- she truly enjoys the Taylor morning, sixty Taylor stu- The Tin-Man competition member. version. dents congregated in the is a Taylor tradition that or- This year’s Tin-Man cer- “[It’s] not a tooth and nail tainly did not look the same competition. It’s a fun hard- as it has in years past. Be- core competition,” Field- cause of the low water levels house said. in Taylor Lake, the swim- According to Fieldhouse, ming part of the race was re- the true secret to her success moved. is winning the mental game. Rather than nixing the Tin- “You have to fi ght mentally Man altogether, the Student to keep it up physically.” Activities Council (SAC) The champion of the men’s changed its game plan. They portion was senior Josh Edg- turned the triathlon into a erton. The second and third duathlon. place winners were senior In an attempt to keep Steve Shulze and sophomore the race competitive, they Drew Smith respectively. lengthened the biking por- Edgerton previously com- tion by two miles. In total peted in the race during his the participants had to travel sophomore year. He said twelve and a half miles. They what compelled him to join biked nine and a half miles the race was that this might and ran three miles. be his last chance to race on Despite the problems his bike. He attributed his with the lake, Tin-Man par- success to simply enjoying ticipants increased to sixty himself. people. Last year, only forty “It’s easier to go faster when competed. you’re having fun,”Edgerton “I think more people came said. out this year because there Sophomore Drew Smith, wasn’t any swimming. I however, had a different ex- guess they were just afraid of planation for his high stand- the water,” Baldwin said. ing in the race. He said his The Tin-Man included biking outfi t gave him his competitions for both men edge in the Tin-Man. and women. “I feel that because of its Junior Lolly York won the tightness I was more aerody- women’s portion. Seniors namic; plus my shaved legs Carolyne Betteridge and cut down on my wind resis- Photo by Alisse Goldsmith Kimbra Fieldhouse took sec- tance,” Smith said. Senior Josh Edgerton crosses the fi nish line Saturday morning as Taylor's new Tin-Man winner. Photo by Alisse Goldsmith ond and third place respec- At the end of the morning, Senior Kimbra Fieldhouse straddles her bike during the Tin-Man tively. the race was deemed a sucess Despite the move from tri- “It was certainly a great way competition Saturday morning. Kimbra has won the competition York said her fi rst experi- for all who participated. athlon to duathlon, the race to get up in the morning,” se- twice. Unfortunately for Kimbra, her strongest element, swimming, ence participating in the Tin- “I think everyone came out once again marked a tradi- nior Kevin Dufendach said. was eliminated this year. Man was a fun one. here and had a good time,” tion certainly worth uphold- Senior Kimbra Fieldhouse Baldwin said. ing. Taylor budget falls Reade projectors stolen BY CHRISSIE THOMPSON academic technology, said valued at $3,200 each. CONTRIBUTOR someone could have stolen If offi cials identify a sus- Campus offi cials suspect the equipment while other pect, he or she could face 12 students short that the disappearances of people were in the building. charges of theft, which Row fi ve of Taylor’s ceiling pro- “It’s not a hard thing to said would most likely be a jectors may all be connected. duck into a classroom with Class D felony. BY MIA WALES things that can affect the fi - implement [these things]?'” Four projectors from class- a backpack," Friesen said. “We have, I think, the fi nest CONTRIBUTER nal outcome. We are looking Taylor is still working to rooms in the Nussbaum “They might have had some- student body in the world,” The staff at Taylor remains at one small piece of the puz- offset the projected shortfall. Science Center and Reade one watch the door.” Row said. “I entered into this positive, even after the uni- zle," Mortland said. "It takes The staff is currently evaluat- Center were stolen while stu- A custodial staff member investigation not even as- versity fell 12 students short a full year to fi gure [fi nances] ing their recruitment strate- dents moved into the dorms verifi ed the time for one dis- suming it was a student.” of their 1,850 student enroll- out." gies, fi nancial aid and stu- Friday, Aug. 26. Another appearance. When she ar- While offi cials investigate, ment goal for this academic Although more students dent retention plans in order Reade Center projector dis- rived at Reade at 4 a.m. that Friesen’s staff will fi nish year. applied to Taylor this year to better meet future enroll- appeared before 8 a.m. Mon- day, the projector was in the placing $75 alarms on projec- “We aren’t dealing with a compared to last year, fewer ment goals. day, Sept. 12. classroom. A professor no- tors, a task they had started problem … [because] there decided to attend. “There is [no] way to avoid Mike Row, director of ticed the machine’s absence before the thefts. is no reality yet, of a [fi nan- Mortland, however, pre- bumps in enrollment,” Mort- campus safety, thinks all the when he started his 8 a.m. “Theft of projectors has cial] shortfall,” said Stephen dicts that this will not notice- land said. “Managing enroll- thefts are related because of class. been a big problem on cam- Mortland, Associate Vice ably impact Taylor’s campus ment is learning to manage similar evidence left at the Friesen said the two Nuss- puses,” Friesen said. “We President for Enrollment Ser- or the current student popu- students dealing with where crime scenes, including the baum projectors were al- thought the day would be vices. “We could have great lation. God wants them to be." method used to remove the ready scheduled to be relo- coming when we would have excess when it’s all said and “The only difference will The admissions depart- machines. cated and replaced with new a theft situation.” done.” be adjustments in the bud- ment continues the process A community member projectors. The thefts still He is encouraging faculty There are many factors that get,” he said. of evaluating strategies, re- or student most likely took cost Taylor money and time members to lock Reade class- can affect Taylor’s revenue. “We are so much better fi ning their messages and the projectors by climbing because of the manpower rooms. Some of these include: stu- than what we were fi ve or assess their programs in ef- on desks to reach the equip- needed to install new equip- “Taylor has been blessed as dent retention, the number ten years ago. We used to forts to place Taylor in the ment. The thief cut two of the ment as well as fi le insurance a relatively crime-free envi- of students transfers, stu- look just at a headcount; now strongest position possible to projectors’ cables and prop- and police reports. ronment,” Row said. “We are dents studying abroad and we ask ourselves, ‘What are manage enrollment issues. erly disconnected cables on Friesen believes the thief called to love one another, students who graduate early. we doing well, what can we the other machines. wanted to sell the fi ve projec- and part of love is discipline “There are a number of do better and how can we Gary Friesen, director of tors, which were originally through accountability.”

Moody's Lutzer to speak in chapel The BY ROB KOLUCH on Monday. I know that it winning author of 20 books, broadcast on the Moody CONTRIBUTOR will be a blessing on the Tay- including "After You’ve Broadcasting Network, the Merling Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, senior lor community.” Blown It: Reconnecting with Bible Broadcasting Network, pastor of The Moody Church Dr. Lutzer has been the God and Others," "Why Good Trans-World Radio and sev- Trio in Chicago, will speak in cha- senior pastor of The Moody People Do Bad Things," "The eral other Christian stations pel, sharing his wisdom and Church in Chicago since Truth About Same-Sex Mar- throughout the world. His Friday, Sept. 30 knowledge with students. 1980. He was born and raised riage," "Cries from the Cross" radio programs reach more Campus Pastor Randy in Regina, Saskatchewan, and "The Vanishing Power of than 700 people. 8:00 p.m. Gruendyke is excited to have Canada. Death." Lutzer and his wife, Re- Recital Hall Dr. Lutzer speak to the cam- Dr. Lutzer earned theologi- Lutzer is also a noted becca, reside in Chicago. pus community. cal degrees from both Dallas international conference They are the parents of three “We’ve been trying to Theological Seminary and speaker and radio host. He is married children and the Tickets are $6 for students bring Dr. Lutzer down for a Loyola University. In the the featured speaker on three grandparents of six grand- and $8 for faculty, staff and couple of years now,” Gru- past, Lutzer has served as a radio programs: "The Moody children. administration. endyke said. “I am thankful faculty member for Briercrest Church Hour", "Songs in Lutzer will be speaking in that his schedule fi nally per- Bible Institute and Moody the Night" and "Running to chapel on Monday, Sept. 26. Tickets are available mitted him to come. I look Bible Institute. Win." in the CA ticket offi ce forward to the chapel service Lutzer is also an award- These radio programs are Photo courtesy of or by calling 85289. www.marriageofsamesex.com News FEATURES SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 PAGE 3

BY NATE BAGGETT mess around with it, because shown to the rest of the Face- FEATURES EDITOR you’re not getting an expla- book community. nation from us,” the website Also, students have com- There is a place where pok- states. plained about the confusing ing is completely acceptable. Another feature Facebook nature of the program itself. This weekend facebook, offers is the "Visualize My “The new facebook is kind added Taylor to its list of Friends" feature. It takes all of like a beached whale. universities. Already, the re- of a member's Taylor friends It’s really entertaining for a sponse has been overwhelm- and creates a web, show con- while, but soon enough it’s ing. As of Sept. 22, 699 Tay- nections between friends. one big hassle ... all you real- lor students have created a Facebook lingo aside, this ly want to do is blow it up,” Facebook profi le. change was eagerly antici- sophomore Chris Jetter said. Facebook differs from Col- pated by Taylor students. Jetter is also frustrated about lege Facebook ,which Taylor Several students have been Facebooks' e-mail system. previously used. Facebook requesting Facebook for a “Basically, I hate having 8.56 uses a different vocabulary. long time, including sopho- billion e-mails from it,” Jetter A wall is a personalized more Rebecca Roembke, said. message board on which only sophomore Vikki Arosen and Bertrand agreed that there friends can leave messages. freshman Nathan Butcher. are consequences of the Message Writers pictures ap- "I think the “real” facebook strong anticipation. pear next to their comments. has been something long "[The long wait] defi nitely There is a difference be- awaited for Taylor students showed in the fi lling of e- tween Facebook friends and with friends on different mails campus-wide with genuine friends. Facebook campuses across the coun- “friend requests,” being friends are acquaintances or try," sophomore Katie Ber- “poked,” and writing on people met through Face- trand said. people’s “walls,” Bertrand book who mutually agree to Not everyone, however, said. "It has evidently caused be called friends. enjoyed the change from Col- some online chaos across Facebook offers a chance to lege Facebook to Facebook. Taylor’s campus for all Face- poke other Facebook mem- One of the differences be- book users." bers. tween the two is the amount Changes aside, the new “We have about as much of pictures members are al- facebook is here to stay. The of an idea as you do. We lowed to have. number of Taylor Facebook thought it would be fun College Facebook gives all members continues to grow. to make a feature that had members 10 million bytes for Taylor is stepping out of the no real purpose and to see pictures. Facebook only al- bubble into the real facebook what happens from there. So lows one initial picture to be world. Equestrian team trots into new season

BY ERIK KIELISCH under the immaculate care Each member pays $240 per charge all riders a competi- to Boyle. He fi nally ran out “Their personalities are just STAFF WRITER of owner and coach, Maggie semester for weekly lessons tion fee. Day-long shows are of patience and was sick of like a person’s,” Boyle said Boyle. and dues. The team funds so popular that 100-200 rid- dealing with the beginners. as another horse named Pop- To some, horses are intimi- The team’s 20 members the rest of the expenses itself ers come every time. She gave him some time off corn tried to push over her dating creatur es. To Taylor’s range from absolute novices and cleared a $7,000 profi t Unlike any other sports and then re-assigned him to stool to get some attention. equestrian team, however, to expert riders; all of the last year through their ten team, the equestrian team the advanced riders. they are loyal companions. members are female. annual shows. isn't guaranteed use of its Often overlooked and tru- “It’s a great way to meet The money is not earned own resources when its rid- ly unique among Taylor’s girls,” joked senior Karin at away shows, however, be- ers show. sporting teams, the equestri- Sandstrom. cause riders win items rath- At the college shows all an team does not even prac- Since she has ridden from er than cash. Most of the the horses are numbered tice on campus grounds. age 12, being on the team money is earned by hosting and pooled together. Next, Nearly 20 miles down back- made sense. a show. the competing riders draw country roads lies Black Dogs “I love riding, and it’s af- Although host schools have a number at random. They Farms, whcih stables horses fordable,” she said. to pay for everything, they may or may not get their own horse. Sometimes they have to compete on an un- known horse. They are not given time to practice, but they are al- lowed to ask the horses' coaches how to handle them. This is “to keep everyone on an even keel,” Boyle said. When they show, the rid- ers are judged solely on their The Echo position and handling of the Taylor University horse. If they win, they re- Kristina Satern Stephanie Snider ceive points that push them Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor higher in ranking. They must face tougher Christianna Luy Nate Baggett competition at regional News Editor Features Editor championships. Taylor’s Joe Ringenberg Jared Bane team has sent students to re- Opinions Editor A&E Editor gional championship's every Trevor Kight Alisse Goldsmith year. Sports Editor Photography Editor Becoming adept at riding Amy Wood Angela Moore takes time and patience for Photographer Copy Editor both the rider and the horse. “The horses teach the kids,” Jen Moreland Ryan Poe Boyle said. “They’re not shy Advertising Manager Distribution Manager to tell them how they want to Donna Downs be ridden.” Faculty Adviser The more advanced the horses' training, the more The mission of The Echo is to fairly and without bias represent diffi cult they are to ride. the views of diverse voices on Taylor University’s campus and Some of the horses have been to be a vehicle of accurate and pertinent information to the stu- dent body, faculty and staff. The Echo also aims to be a forum trained so well that they re- that fosters healthy discussion about relevant issues, acting as spond to the slightest action a catalyst for change on our campus. of a rider. For instance Sandstrom The Echo has been published weekly since 1915, except for once accidentally shifted her January term, exam week and school holidays and is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and the Indiana Collegiate weight prematurely while Press Association. riding a jumper. She thought the shift was too slight to no- The Echo is printed by the Marion Chronicle-Tribune in tice, but the horse felt it. The Marion, Ind. Offices are located in the Rupp Communication horse immediately jumped a Arts Building. full three steps before it was All letters, questions or comments may be addressed to: supposed to. The Echo Occasionally the horses run Photo Courtesy of Christy Wong 236 W. Reade Ave. Christy Wong rode her horse, John, at a regional horse show last year. The equestrian team has 20 out of patience. Last winter, a thorough- Upland, IN 46989-1001 members and is considered a Taylor University club. The cost to join the club is $240 per semester. (765) 998-5359 bred named John had a [email protected] “mild meltdown,” according © Taylor University 2005 Features OPINIONS SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 PAGE 4 An open Don't run with scissors guns Roberts confi rmation they were sick instead of let- sport represents a failure to letter to ting them die. She sees life as respect life and innocence – a should be a given something to be respected, very dangerous thing, in my left-wing factions are also op- regardless of the form. opinion. People who can look old people posing Roberts for their own I say all of that to estab- at God’s beautiful creation, specifi c reasons. MoveOn. lish my frame of reference. recognize it as such and then Org portrays Roberts as an To me, hunting represents a proceed to riddle it with bul- individual who dodges ques- BY LAUREN HARTSHORN very selfi sh attitude—an at- lets are total mysteries to me. tions and hides sinister feel- CONTRIBUTOR titude that says, “I can kill Explain it if you can, please. I ings towards the protection anything I want because I’m want to understand the mind BY SEAN ROW and advancement of “voter One of the fi rst times I a human and you’re not. I of a hunter. I don’t think tak- CONTRIBUTOR rights, privacy, and opportu- encountered death was at can kill you and think it’s ing life and hanging it on a nities for women.” John Roberts will likely People for the American BY JOE RINGENBERG my friend Amanda’s house. fun. I can choose what lives wall to relive your glory days OPINIONS EDITOR We had been outside play- and what dies because I’m provides good enough rea- become the next Chief Jus- Way (PFAW) describe Rob- ing. On our way back to the more intelligent.” son to destroy life, period. tice of the Supreme Court. erts’ responses during the Hello, old people. As a rep- house we passed her dad in In reality, however, it is be- I will not wax eloquently Although most political ana- confi rmation hearings as resentative from the young, I the garage. As we walked cause we are more advanced on vegetarianism, population lysts believe his appointment “stonewalling.” Adding in- would like to extend a greet- inside, I was appalled to see than animals that makes it control or any other sides of is imminent, the hostility to- ing to you and your kind. I wards Roberts remains. The a gutted deer hanging from our duty to protect them. the hunting issue. I merely “The opposition is believe that a healthy rela- grounds for such hostility a hook in the middle of the Yes, nature is violent and want to share my view on tionship between generations are quite revealing. While no unsettled because is an important thing. You garage. To this day, I can still cruel – but at the same time, a somewhat controversial one is denying the quality of Roberts’ presup- remember my shock. there is nothing natural about subject. It may be trivial in see, we have a lot to give one Roberts’ resume, some left- positions are based another. I, for instance, can Maybe I’m naïve or an guns or unnecessary killing the big picture, but it mat- wing special interest groups teach you about pop culture, idealist, but the idea of hunt- (check out next week’s ar- ters to me. God has placed and those in the Senate who within Christianity hip, new words and hand- ing for sport is so foreign ticle for an opinion on when other forms of life on this carry water for them see instead of natural- shakes kids are using these to me. I grew up in a home it is necessary). Humans are planet and instructed us to Roberts’ worldview (i.e. his istic humanism or days. You, in turn, probably where my mother saved or- not creatures of pure instinct take care of them (remember orthodox Catholic faith) to be have a great deal to offer me. phaned baby mice. She took or impulse and shouldn’t re- that whole Garden of Eden an unforgivable sin that will atheism." Maybe you could put me in in sick animals and nursed gress to such a state when the scene?). I think it’s important prevent him from objectively -Sean Row your will or something. them back to health. She took option presents itself. to be responsible stewards of judging cases that may come Anyway, with a little work our hamsters to the vet when In my mind, hunting for God’s creation. before the Supreme Court. sult to injury, PFAW went on, and help, you can get a grip While this confi rmation pro- “His misleading answers, le- on the modern world and cess was originally intended galistic dodges, and refusal fi ght off eventual irrelvancy Christians serve out of love to discern the fi tness of the to answer simple questions and death. One of the best BY DERECK KAMWESA Christ-like life. In spite of the whenever Lona would come judicial nominee, some in the have left Americans in the ways to stay in touch with CONTRIBUTOR daily struggles, these indi- to visit us, she would try to Senate have decided to ig- dark about the possible fu- the world and the youth "A heart that is pure and viduals seemed to embrace bring something as a gift for nore this so they can advance ture of our individual rights that surround you is to keep a love that is blind, A faith an unmatchable understand- our family. She would con- their own political agendas and freedoms.” abreast of developments in that is fervently, grounded ing of God’s grace and love. stantly remind us of Christ’s by portraying Roberts as an Those who oppose Roberts youth culture. By using cur- in Christ.” These are lyrics I often think of one of my love for us. extremist. do not deny he is a qualifi ed rent slang terms and refer- from a song that hit the air- neighbors in the Kenyan I often reminisce about the Senator Kennedy and Sen- candidate for the position of encing popular fi lms like waves in the mid '90s. Like countryside and of her ex- type of devotion and love this ator Biden have consistently Chief Justice of the Supreme “Napoleon Dynamite,” you most songs on the radio, it emplary Christian life. Her lady possessed. I truly feel asked loaded questions of Court. That is apparent, judg- can convince the kids that picked up a lot of steam, was name was Lona. She was the ashamed for my ever-fl uctu- Roberts and then refused to ing by his years of service you can relate to them, that overplayed and eventually, mother of the village drunk. ating Christian walk. I know allow him to answer them or in the Reagan and Bush ad- you are “cool” and that we we got tired of listening to Having lost her husband ear- at Taylor we are so constant- correct their false assump- ministration, his work in the should respect/tolerate you. it. The song, however, raised ly in marriage to a fatal ill- ly barraged by academic and tions. Senators Biden and U.S. Court of Appeals, and a When talking with young some issues about our daily ness, she was left to raise two social requirements that we Kennedy want people to see prestigious career’s worth of people-or “hanging out”- one lives that I believe need re- young boys. One of them tend to overlook spiritual Roberts as a danger to “con- writings. The opposition is of the most important topics examining. became the drunk. He was concerns. stitutional principles.” unsettled because Roberts’ to be well versed in is the As Christians living in a notorious for his destructive Don’t get me wrong here; What the public actually presuppositions are based “internet.” The “internet”- community where faith and tantrums when he’d had a Taylor offers a plethora of sees is a desperate attempt within Christianity instead or “World Wide Web” - is the learning are engraved in our few too many drinks. opportunities for service,and by a plagiarist, Biden, and of naturalistic humanism or central source of information daily routine, I fi nd that we Lona was beat by her abu- ministry. I believe, however, someone who has made a atheism, the only “objective” and communication used by tend to forget how to lead a sive son, who would de- as we get involved in these political living off of his mar- sets of presumptions one can young people. By connecting life fervently grounded in mand food and eventually activities, we should do them tyred brothers, Kennedy, at- claim ownership to proudly to it, you can become part of Christ. Instead we do our pass out. Still, Lona would because we have a desire to tempt to keep a fair and ex- in the “open-minded” world a “network” and tap into the best to learn about it. The praise God that her son had serve and not just to get in- tremely qualifi ed individual of modern liberalism. constant fl ow of information core of the matter here is made it home safely and volved. I don't believe God from our country's highest The Senate Democrats owe and illegal MP3s. that as Christians we should persistently prayed for his wants us to do things for court. John Roberts a fair vote in To help you understand not only pursue knowledge soul. As a neighbor, Lona ex- him. Instead he asks that we More interesting than return for his outstanding ca- this “internet”–or “informa- about Christ, but also let our pressed love and concern for do things with Him. Democrats acting in a pre- reer and excellent credentials tion superhighway”–imag- character and daily lives be those living around her, even That, I think, is the under- dictable fashion, certain instead of shunning him for ine building a new bath- devoted to walking in the though it was not always re- lying message of the song, special interest groups and his Christian worldview. room. In order to tap into the footsteps of Christ. turned. “The Basics of Life.” We vast plumbing network that Growing up in a third Lona had very few mate- should live every day with Letter to the Editor connects the civilzed world, world country without the rial possessions and an in- a pure heart, a love that is you have to purchase a new daily comforts abundant substantial income. When- blind to daily interruptions Post-T.W.O stress disorder toilet. In the same way, to in western countries, I was ever she had money, her son and a faith that is fervently BY LAURA KNOSP than sacrifi cing service for connect to the “Internet” you blessed enough to witness would beat her for it and grounded in Christ. Jesus didn’t ask Peter to ‘devotions’, we should prob- must purchase a “computer.” those who led a consistent drink it all away. However, Once you’ve connected your prove his love for Him by ably fi rst cut back the time toilet to some pipes and stuff, moving to an Irish monastery we spend on movies, naps, you are part of the plumbing on a rock formation in the Handy Andy, video games, network. Using the terminol- middle of the ocean (how- Xangas, open house, face- ogy from the “Internet,” with ever beautiful Ireland may book… you get the idea. a toilet you can “upload” be). He told Peter, “Feed my Furthermore, Jesus didn’t bodily waste onto the sew- sheep.” ask the disciples to drop their age system and “download” Taylor, let’s not be Phari- nets for a weekend or a cou- clean water and baby alliga- sees. Let’s be like the friends ple of hours- He asked them tors from the vast network of of the lame man, who took to change their lives radically freshwater lakes and streams. the time and risk to carry his to follow Him. In fact, some In the same way, once you’ve mat to Jesus. people (like James, perhaps? connected your “computer” Last year, a poll was con- See the 2nd chapter of his to the “Internet,” you can ducted that showed that the book) would say that service enjoy its myriad and “phat” ratio of girls to guys involved is a part of one’s personal re- benefi ts, such as informative Goofus says the new yearbook is the Gallant pretends to like the new year- in Community Outreach lationship with Christ. The Web sites and free term pa- worst design he's ever seen. book and blows bubbles in support. (which heads such programs two are not mutually exclu- pers. as BASSYCS, BASSYCS Jr., sive. Now that we’ve got you Letter to the Editor by Brad Johnston One on One, Mentor Moms, As Dr. Habecker maintains, “online,” you are ready to etc.) was 3:1. Guys--your ser- it is not our duty to try to fi t fi nd out about all the “funky” vice is needed. these convictions into our things we kids do these days. No colorblind Christianity Yes, we should be spending life- it should be our joy to One great place to start is the BY JOSH CANADA for many blacks in America. it in the spectrum that is re- quiet, undivided attention build our lives around our Facebook, an online commu- The issue of race has be- There is no getting around ality. And when we see that on our Master and his Word convictions. It has been said nity where college students come a prevalent variable in the fact that many feel that spectrum we should see the each day before we attempt that “Your calling is where can create informative pro- wresting through the situa- racial discrimination still ex- impurities, which tarnish our to lead others, especially to your greatest passion meets fi les, meet new people and tion of New Orleans. Many ists because of this belief the vibrancy, impurities of the Christ. (How can we hope to the world’s greatest need.” post foxy glamour shots of believe that various issues of issue must be addressed. economy, education inequal- share what we do not have?) What does that look like for themselves to try and get social injustice in the rescue We are determined to say ity, impurities of harbored But I would like to propose you? How is God asking you dates and such. efforts, publicity, blame etc. that we live in a colorblind assumptions and opinions, that if we are Christians, we to enter into His great work All you need to do to get have been racially related. nation, one that does not and impurities of disunity. will be serving. If we “don’t and show this hurting world in on this fun, new trend is A recent poll in an article on see the differences between Noticing these impurities have time” for loving our your living, relevant and visit http://www.facebook. CNN.com fi nds 63 percent of black and white. This ideal- does not make one greater neighbor--by far the biggest Christlike faith? com and register with the blacks blame poverty as the istic racial utopia is more of than another, but it does point Jesus drove home while The bottom line is, it’s up to school with which you are reason why the rescues were an ethical “feel good” than a make us aware of the varia- He was on earth--something us how we spend our time. affi liated. Of course, if you’re slowed, while only 21 percent real resolution. When does it tion that is caused by society. else needs to go. It’s our responsibility as not affi liated with a univer- of white blame poverty. It become logical in any man- And because of the acknowl- If you are at this point, per- adults to learn to prioritize. sity, you can’t get in on the also found that 60 percent of ner to ignore a problem in or- edgement it enables us to haps it’s time to give up those It’s not “Taylor’s fault” for fun. The only alternative, I blacks place race as a causa- der to solve it? But yet this is create a world, striving to intramurals, seminars, and not “encouraging” people suppose, is to join http:// tion for slow response while what Americans (and many pursue equality and live out other organizations. There is to do devotions before get- www.myspace.com, which only 37 percent of whites Christians) often do. We do the phrase “all men are cre- a time to give up the better in ting involved with TWO; it’s is pretty much a non-univer- claim race as a cause. not want to treat people un- ated equal”. order to have the best. How- time to take responsibility as sity-based Facebook alterna- Now whether you think equally, but by saying that Do not ignore the beauty ever, my hunch is that rather adults to prioritize. tive for old people and hope- race is a cause or not this sta- there is no racial stratifi ca- of your brother’s color (we lessly uncool young people. tistic (or one similar) is often tion (separation by race into all have color), instead notice Letters to the Editor So get out there grandpa repeated concerning various groups) we are in fact allow- its vibrancy of life or tarnish Letters to the Editor must be sent to [email protected] by and start connecting with the social issues. Sometimes it ing injustice and inequality of inequality, and strive to 3p.m. on Wednesday and be no longer than 425 words. Due kids! Stop using words like might be the reason for pov- to linger. Instead of seeing reconcile our spectrum of to volume, not all opinion articles received can be printed. “folks” and “bowel move- erty, sometimes the reason the world in a colorblind life. Being colorblind in a Opinions can be about issues on or off-campus and should be ment,” and get relevant, get for job rejection. The fact is it fashion, which is an inaccu- polychromatic world is sim- kept as concise as possible. online and get in touch! is a valid opinion and reality rate view of society, let us see ply being blind. The opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor do not necessarily Opinions represent The Echo, its staff or Taylor University. A&E SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 PAGE 5

StevensBY VAL HARLE salutes Illinois phone, bass, drums and Stevens is not afraid to CONTRIBUTOR piano. His talent and musical seamlessly integrate his faith “Come on feel the education make the record into the record either. He Illinoise” the second album multi-faceted and complex. struggles with God's sover- in Sufjan Stevens’ ambitious The instrumentation on eignty throughout the album. 50 states project to produce these tracks far exceeds This is evident in lyrics such one album per state for all Stevens’ previous albums. as “He took my shoulders 50, is a 22-track exhibition of Great brass, woodwinds and He shook my face/and Stevens’ talent. and a string quartet drive He takes/and He takes/and in 2003, Stevens launched the album. Stevens is usu- He takes.” his states project. He first ally content-oriented, which Stevens stands out not only released “Greetings from makes the album lyrically for his studio talent, but for Michigan: The Great Lakes strong, especially with his his live talent as well. Stevens, State.” The following album use of the background sing- who is currently touring the “Seven Swans” was released ers called the Illinoise mak- Midwest with the Illinoise- in 2004. “Sevens Swans," a ers. makers, adapts many of the shorter album, consists of “Illinois” is an album complex arrangements from mellow folk songs overtly with long-winded titles the album. Stevens simpli- discussing Stevens’ faith. like “To the Workers of the fies them so they can be per- “Illinois” is a larger scale Rock Valley Region, I Have formed by a small group. production than his previ- an Idea Concerning Your The show features Stevens ous albums. This shows in Predicament.” Stevens’ and the band in blue and the length and breadth of its blend of the whimsical and orange Illini costume per- tracks. Taking two years per serious comes through in forming cheers for the great album, Stevens’ may have a the album. “John Wayne Photo courtesy of Asthmatickitty.com state. hard time finishing his ambi- Gacy Jr.,” which is about a Sufjan Stevens continues his plan to record albums celebrating all 50 states with “Come on feel the Stevens continues to tour tious project. Both albums, Chicago serial killer from the Illinoise.” America, but tickets have '70s, lends itself to the seri- quickly sold out everywhere however, have been great rhymes Decatur, kangaroo- trivia, including Casimir Web site, Stevens spent four ous side. Stevens address- he has played this year. tributes to the concentration taker and alligator. Pulaski Day and the Pullman months in isolation studying es the nature of sin in this The lucky people who state. The album is full of Illinois sleeping car strike, appear in Illinois history. He also stud- album. “Decatur, or Round manage to see him live leave Stevens plays several history and culture, which the lyrics as if Stevens was a ied Carl Sandburg, whose of Applause for Your Step- enchanted by his complexity instruments, including oboe, native Illini should appreci- native. work surfaces several times Mother,” is very humorous. and honesty. recorder, banjo, guitar, vibra- ate. Tiny corners of Illinois According to his label’s in the album. For instance, he impressively TU hosts Sleeping at Last Payne's opens BY CHRIS SALZMAN Corgan of The Smashing CONTRIBUTOR Student samples menu Pumpkins and, later, Zwan. I was first exposed to the Apparently, they gave him BY JESSICA DOOLEY their products with wild suc- band Sleeping at Last on a “Capture.” Corgan listened CONTRIBUTOR cess. fall night. My friend Aaron and heard something he Payne’s Custard and The small sandwich and Burger and I were in a low- liked. He signed the band to Coffee would be a gem in salad selection, to my delight, ceilinged church basement, his label, Interscope. Sleeping any neighborhood. Nestled were equally excellent. which was nestled in the At Last suddenly had one of behind East of Chicago Pizza The Greek salad was a per- suburbs of Chicago. That the biggest names in music under I-69, it is a goldmine fectly balanced combination was when the band was still backing their melodic rock. next door for Taylor resi- of spinach and mescaline playing the hits from their In 2003 they released dents. lettuce, yellow cherry toma- first CD, “Capture.” “Ghosts,” which quickly Payne’s menu is simple: toes, feta cheese and a mildly Back then the band was became one of my favor- four custard flavors, two sweet Greek dressing still picking up fans at shows ite records of the year. My salads, five sandwiches Among coffee shop eater- and by word of mouth. That roommate and I listened to it and specialty coffees. The ies, Custard and Coffee is in was my junior year of high two or three times a day for art lies in creating unique a class of its own. school. the first few weeks after the and delightful combinations Payne’s atmosphere also When my friends and I release. Photo courtesy of Cornerstonefestival.com with these basic entrees. The excelled in its artistic touch. attended Cornerstone Music Sleeping at Last’s sound Wheaton's Sleeping at Last will play their soothing music at Taylor on Sept. 28. The band played at Taylor last year with Duvall and shop’s title innovation is cof- In a central booth, I listened Festival the following year, has been compared to The Ozinga Treaty. fee and custard together. The to Louis Armstrong and of course we went to see Radiohead, U2 and Sunny custard itself is so good that enjoyed a local artist’s oil the band that had left such Day Real Estate. The band quiet through downtown but laugh at him, but it really there’s no need for more than paintings. At a terrace table, an undeniable impression on retains originality, however, Wheaton. was a great song. four flavors. I was surrounded by Coleus, us. while putting these influenc- We clapped politely The band's sound is very The menu presents com- Angel’s Trumpet and mosaic I still remember singer es to use in their music. through four opening bands. relaxing, utilizing deceptive- binations with clever names, tiles. Ryan O’Neal on the stage On New Year’s Eve 2003, Then Sleeping at Last took ly complicated, catchy drum- like Flustard, Taylor’d Fit, The small shop offers a at Cornerstone apologizing Sleeping At Last played at the stage to lead us into the ming. Interesting bass lines and Custard’s Last Stand. drive-through window. It nearly every time he had to the Wheaton Grand Theater, New Year. coupled with the intensity I had a variation on the posts its pleasantly ambigu- tune his guitar. He thanked which is one of my favorite I was standing next to my of the lyrics and melodies. Flustard Clutcher: vanilla ous hours as “Open Early til us when we’d clap, as if we venues in the Midwest. smiling friend Burger, with On top of all that, the band custard with Ghirardelli Late.” were being inconvenienced The night was appropri- whom I had first experienced members couldn’t have been dark chocolate sauce, topped I’m tempted to also describe by his soft voice and gentle ately cold. The thin, powdery Sleeping at Last. friendlier. with a shot of espresso. It Payne’s coffee’s pedigree, guitar riffs. snow would hardly settle on The band played a B- Sleeping at Last plays at was more sophisticated than and the generous contents We talked to O'Neal after the roads before being blown side he had wanted them Taylor on Wednesday. a sundae and more satisfy- of the $5 lunch special, but the show at Cornerstone. He up in the air again. Burger to play live for years. He ing than a frozen mocha. I won’t. I’ll let you discover told us about meeting Billy and I ran in the nighttime nearly cried. I couldn’t help Custard and Coffee mingles them for yourself. Chung, Kim tell honest stories in emotional songs BY AARON HARRISON campus for a free concert in panied each other’s songs. “We’re both Christians, CONTRIBUTOR the Union. As their first song came to but we’re not exempt from Saturday night IFC, AAA The setup was simple, con- an end, the crowd of ten pain,” she said. and AHANA brought Koo sisting of Koo on guitar and had increased to about 40. Her music proved this Chung and Jinny Kim to Jinny on piano. Both accom- Koo noticed the size of the to be true. Throughout the crowd and began telling sto- night, she showed that she ries of awkward shows at was not afraid to be honest. poorly attended venues. He For instance, she laughed at was glad this was not one herself when she forgot the of them. lyrics to a song. She shared Koo’s music has been com- that her music comes from pared to Shane and Shane, as her struggle and pain. well as other acoustic guitar They shared the stage driven bands. Chung’s lyr- well. Koo opened the show, ics are very personal, follow- followed by Kim, and after ing each with a story to the which, Chung closed. audience. A line like “You In between songs, each of take-a my space, I break-a them shared parts of their your face,” simply begs for testimony. There seemed to its story to be told. be no agenda. It was a natu- Jinny and Koo’s intimate ral part of the storytelling in

writing style ensured that their songs. Publicity photo courtesy of Koochung.com their performance was with- At one point, Koo shared Koo Chung played to an appreciative audience last Saturday in the out cliché. what it was like to be an Union. Koo's new CD is called "While We Wait." “We just want to tell our Asian recording artist. He stories,” the artists repeat- overheard someone dis- tion. He gave one to the first other contexts it might have edly said. cussing his CD, asking, person who promised to felt forced, but not this time. “I write music for thera- “Koo Chung? What’s a Koo share the definition of a Koo More from Jinny Kim and py,” Kim said. Chung?” This inspired him to Chung with others. Koo Chung can be heard at While Koo’s songs were make his own line of colored As the concert wound http://independentbands. Photo courtesy of myspace.com upbeat and joyous, Jinny’s rubber bracelets to inspire down, Koo wove his last com. Jinny Kim played her own honest, piano-driven songs and accom- were somber and soulful. people to ask the same ques- song in with a praise song, panied Koo Chung. inviting everyone to sing. In A&E SPORTS SEPTEMBER 23, 2005 PAGE 6 Statesmen veto Trojan effort Taylor loses heartbreaker 25-22, falls to 0-2 BY TREVOR KIGHT back James Jackson found a The second half began what the Trojans needed. SPORTS EDITOR gap and went 15 yards for quickly for Taylor. After forc- After a successful two-point A week removed from its William Penn’s second score. ing the Statesmen to punt on conversion, Taylor trailed 18- tough 52-14 loss to Anderson, Again Turnbull failed to con- their first possession, Taylor 15, but the Trojans weren’t the Trojan football team nect on the extra point. The got rolling offensively. On done yet. responded Saturday with Statesmen led 12-0. the second play of the drive, With just under 10 min- an inspired performance. On its next drive Taylor quarterback Wes Krider utes remaining, Krider threw Despite losing 25-23 to the failed to get the offense roll- found Mike Simon open on a 78-yard strike to Simon to Statesmen of William Penn, ing. An incomplete pass on a 54-yard pass. Two plays give the Trojans their first Taylor stayed in the game third-and-two forced a punt. later, Krider connected with lead of the game, 22-18. all four quarters, nearly win- The Statesmen began the a diving Sterling Price in With less than three min- ning at the end. drive pinned deep in their the corner of the end zone, utes left in regulation, how- The game went back and own territory. putting Taylor on the score- ever, Jones hit wide receiver forth from its onset. The A couple plays later, defen- board, 18-7. Adam Randall for a 40- Trojan defense was strong, sive back Jeremy Lochner cut Both sides traded pos- yard touchdown that put not allowing the Statesmen in front of a William Penn sessions for the remainder the Statesmen up for good, offense to get into a groove. receiver and intercepted of the third quarter. As the 25-22. The Trojans had one But with about eight minutes quarterback Kentrell Jones, fourth quarter opened, Jones last chance, but fumbled the remaining in the opening returning it 22 yards. The found tight end Michael kickoff. William Penn recov- quarter, William Penn run- pick ignited the Taylor side- Robinson for a 9-yard score, ered and ran out the clock. ning back AJ Littlejohn broke line and the crowd roared putting the Statesmen up 18- “I am proud of the way they free on a 24-yard run for the back to life. It put the Trojans 7. William Penn attempted to played," said Trojan head first score of the game. on the Statesmen 14-yard run the ball in for a two-point coach Steve Wilt. “It’s tough Kicker Nathan Turnbull line threatening to score. conversion, but the Trojan to lose one like that, being failed to add the point after. The William Penn defense, defense buckled down and down most of the game and After the kickoff, the Trojan however, suffocated the stopped Jackson short of the then suddenly being back in offense also had trouble Trojans. The Statesmen goal line. it. We had a chance to win it, finding a groove since the pushed them back five yards On the ensuing kickoff we should have won it, but I Statesmen defense was and forced Taylor to attempt Jeremy Lochner fielded the think the thing for us is how shutting down the running a field goal. The 27-yard ball on the Trojan 8-yard-line. we improved from last week game. attempt from Nathan Miller He then went off on a 92- to this week. Our kids came The score remained 6-0 missed wide left, leaving the yard run, spinning his way out and showed a lot of char- as the game moved into the Trojans empty-handed. through the William Penn acter and played hard, and second quarter. The Trojans Taylor’s defense continued special teams unit. Lochner even in a loss they gained had the ball, but after a first to play very effective football, picked up speed as he went, some confidence.” down the Statesmen forced stopping the Statesmen and ending up nearly untouched The Trojans play in a punt. Taylor’s defense forcing punts on their next in the end zone. The return Davenport, Iowa this played well, but because of two possessions. The Trojans was only four yards short Saturday against St. Photo by Jim Garringer Defensive back Jeremy Lochner intercepts a pass from William the lack of offensive success did get another chance offen- of the all-time Taylor record Ambrose. Penn quarterback Kentrell Jones on Saturday. Lochner also the unit had little time to rest sively, but failed to convert of 96, set in 1992 by Doug returned a kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quar- on the sideline. on a fourth-and-three, turn- Bonura. ter. The Trojans are now 0-2. A few plays later, running ing it over on downs. The touchdown was just Trojan golf team places 6th Trojan soccer wins at home B Y ANDREW NEEL necessarily played to our po- together due to the fact that In addition to creating STAFF WRITER tential, the team unity is re- one of our players has a class team unity, this rapid-fi re Unity and experience— ally good.” that meets on Tuesday and tournament play also helped the Trojan golf team has The Trojans’ unity helped Thursday,” Ochs said. “I the team get some much- worked hard to develop both them perform successfuly was encouraged by how we needed experience. of these important qualities. at the Indiana Wesleyan In- played in the tournament.” “Everyone now has played The golf team has kept busy, vitational held Sept. 12-13. The team followed that in a tournament, so there playing in multiple tourna- Taylor placed 6th at the 12- performance with a fourth is a lot of experience on the ments every week. These team, two-day event, fi nish- place fi nish in the six-team team,” Hall said. “We have tournaments have been es- ing with a weekend total of Bethel College Invitational three freshmen on the team sential to developing team 615. The team scored a 309 on Sept. 19. this year, and they are play- chemistry. on Friday and added a score “Bethel was a learning op- ing well so far. It’s nice to “One of the main strengths of 306 on Saturday. portunity for everyone on have some younger guys of the team is that we get Hall led the Trojans at the the team,” Hall said. “We contributing, and we have along well,” junior Matthew IWU Invitational, shooting didn’t play as well as we some solid older guys on the Hall said. “It becomes more 72-73 – 145. He fi nished third might have, but the fresh- team that are coaching the of a team game than an indi- in medalist play. men learned some of the ad- freshmen.” vidual game, and everyone The IWU Invitational was justments from high school The Trojans played at the comes together and focuses particularly important for to college.” Pre-Region VIII tournament to help each other.” building team unity because After the Bethel Invitation- on Thursday, Sept. 22. They “The attitude of the team it was the fi rst time the team al, the Trojans had yet an- will be playing next weekend has been really positive,” fully came together. other tournament. The team at the Huntington University Photo by Amy Wood head coach Jon Ochs said, “That was the fi rst time placed 3rd in the four-team Invitational. Freshman Nathan Aucker dribbles around an Earlham “and even though we haven’t the entire team played all Grace Invitational. defender during the Trojans' 2-1 win on Wednesday. The team is now 5-2 on the year. SEASON AT A GLANCE Home games in bold, * denotes MCC match Men's soccer loses road match MEN'S SOCCER (5-3) Trojans trail early, comeback effort falls short September 21 W, 2-1 Earlham BY ROB KOULCH Vernon Nazarene to domi- played considerably better in go down 2-0 in the fi rst 11 Tomorrow 2:00 Bethel* CONTRIBUTOR nate the majority of the fi rst the second half. minutes of the game and Wednesday 7:00 at Goshen* The Trojan men’s soccer half. Trojan men’s head soc- The team as a whole picked then come back the way they WOMEN'S SOCCER (3-7, 0-1) team faced a tough defi - cer coach Gary Ross said up their energy in the second did was impressive," he said. cit early on Saturday. They the team’s slow start was its half and outplayed Mt. Ver- "They kept fi ghting and did September 20 L, 1-2 at Spring Arbor* stayed in the game, howev- eventual undoing. non Nazarene. not give up. There are some Tomorrow 11:00 Marian* er, and did not give up. But “We made some mistakes The team gained opportu- areas where we need to im- Tuesday 7:00 at Goshen* when the fi nal whisle blew, it early, and it cost us,” he said. nities to tie the game, miss- prove, particularly with our VOLLEYBALL (9-8, 0-2) was still not enough. Early “We came out a little fl at, and ing a couple of shots on goal. midfi eld defense, but none- September 21 L, 1-3 Huntington* mistakes, a slow start and our slow start allowed them However, they could break theless I was pleased with fatigue did in the Trojans. to seize control of the game through to tie the game and how we came back. It was Today, TBA Trinity tournament They lost on the road at Mt. early.” in the end came up short. an encouraging sign for our Tuesday 7:00 Goshen* Vernon Nazarene by a score The Trojans got on the Despite the loss, Ross was team as we move on with September 30 TBA Taylor Invitaional of 2-1. board at the 20 minute mark, encouraged by the way his our season.” WOMEN'S TENNIS (4-2, 3-1) The Trojans fell behind as freshman Justin Smith team was able to play strong The Trojan men’s soccer Updated Results Not Available early, giving up two goals picked off a pass and scored in the second half. team plays next at 2 p.m. on September 22-24 at ITA tournament within the fi rst 11 minutes of with an unassisted goal. “Our team did a remark- Saturday. They will take on the game. They allowed Mt. The Trojans regrouped and able job of fi ghting back. To Bethel College at home. Tuesday 4:00 Indiana Wesleyan* Thursday 3:00 at Franklin B Y TREVOR KIGHT & Something tells me things will be Their offense, however, seems I haven’t retired yet” face.

ANDREW NEEL different against the Browns this to click, and being at home this Pick: Cowboys 21, 49ers 10 week. weekend should be enough to New England at Pittsburgh MEN’S TENNIS (3-4, 2-3) It was another unpredictable Pick: Colts 42, Browns 12 get them a win. This game will undoubtedly be the week of NFL action. Really noth- Tampa Bay at Green Bay Pick: Rams 21, Titans 14 best of the week. Pray that CBS September 17 W, 8-1 Cedarville ing went as planned, as I was The Packers look the worst they Carolina at Miami televises it and doesn’t run some September 20 W, 8-1 at Grace* completely off with my picks for have since Brett Favre took over How many of us hopped on late-80s B-list movie starring Sal- the second week in a row. If you 15 years ago. But I’m not giving the Nick Saban bandwagon last ly Kellerman instead. ("We now September 22-24 at ITA tournament haven’t fi gured it out by now, up on my boys just yet. They week? What, just me? All right, join our Sunday afternoon movie, Tuesday 3:00 at Indiana Wesleyan* I’m really not a reliable source of started 1-4 last year and won it’s lonely, but I like it. already in progress..." Why does information. But I have a better the division, becoming the ninth Pick: Miami 20, Carolina 17 this always seem to happen?) Wednesday 4:00 Earlham feel for what teams are made of team in NFL history to accom- New Orleans at Minnesota Pick: Steelers 24, Patriots 17 now, so I expect more of myself plish the feat. I’m really enjoying being 100% NY Giants at San Diego MEN'S GOLF this week. Let’s get to it. Pick: Packers 14, Bucs 13 on Vikings games so far, and I Ah, San Diego. It’s a fact – it’s September 19 4th/6 Teams at Bethel Invitational Jacksonville at NY Jets hope the trend continues. Scratch the greatest city in the history Cincinnati at Chicago The Colts defense played the that. I know it will. These guys of mankind. The problem is that September 20 3rd/4 Teams at Grace Inv. What got into the Bears last “how many ways can we make are terrible. they clearly aren’t the same team September 22 Late at Pre-Region VIII week? I’m not reading anything Byron Leftwich miserable” game Saints 24, Vikings 13 that won the wildcard last year. into it and writing it off as a “they last week, but the Jags’ QB is Arizona at Seattle In fact, I’m picking them to start had to do it once this year” kind tough. Jacksonville will be in ev- The Seahawks bounced back 0-3. Just watch. It'll happen. MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY of thing. ery game they play because of from their week one loss and Pick: Giants 24, Chargers 20 September 16 6th/21 Teams at Indiana Champ. Pick: Bengals 23, Bears 17 their defense. knocked off Atlanta on Sunday. Kansas City at Denver Atlanta at Buffalo Pick: Jags 20, Jets 17 Shaun Alexander is a true work- What is Mike Shanahan’s deal? Tomorrow 10:00 at Louisville Classic The Falcons had a bit of a let- Oakland at Philadelphia horse and should carry his team His team gets crushed by Miami down after their week one win The League’s two best wide re- into the playoffs. in week one, only to come back WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY against Philly. Buffalo’s offense ceivers go head-to-head in this Pick: Seattle 27, Arizona 17 and knock off San Diego in week Today 6th/17 Teams at Indiana Champ. ran into a wall known as the Tam- one. In Eagles news, it’s amazing Dallas at San Francisco two. Very confusing. The more I pa Bay defense last Sunday, and what a touchdown pass or two The 49ers were brought back to think about it, the less I like the Tomorrow 10:00 at Louisville Classic this week won’t be any easier. can do to a broken relationship. reality this last week after being Broncos. (Fantasy note: when Pick: Falcons 20, Bills 13 Pick: Eagles 28, Oakland 21 toppled by T.O. and company. will Trent Green get going? I say FOOTBALL (0-2) Cleveland at Indianapolis Tennessee at St. Louis Dallas lost a close one on Monday this week.) The scoring machine that is the The Rams clearly have no de- night and Bill Parcells showed us Pick: Chiefs 38, Denver 14 September 17 L, 22-25 William Penn Colts hit a bit of a speed bump fense, allowing Kurt Warner to his “I knew my team was hor- Saturday 1:00 at St. Ambrose at home against Jacksonville. throw for 327 yards last Sunday. rible; somebody remind me why Last week: 6-10 -Season 13-19 Sports